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In short I don't own anything in this story.
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Chapter 36: Fall of the Brotherhood
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Singhs Office
Singh: Surprised? How else did you did you think I was able to kill your father?
He slowly took off his gloves to reveal his claw-like hands.
Singh: I was the first test subject of my new prototype formula, granted it had a few ... unexpected side effects but it gave me the edge I needed to defeat the so called "Ghost who walks".
He raised his hands in front of his chest and clenched his fists tightly; this caused each hand to suddenly engulf in flames.
Singh: And now you'll experience that same power!
The threw his arms forward and flames burst out of his hands, towards Phantom who quickly managed to use Caps shield to protect him. The sheer heat of the flames was too much for the teenage hero, he knew he had to get out of this confined space so he (while keeping his shield up) ran out towards the office door, while also avoiding flaming projectiles being thrown by Singh and just barely managed to make his way through the door without getting scorched. Singh laughed menacingly as his office starts to catch on fire, as everything starts to burn around him he activates his com-link again.
Singh: Let's change the playing filed ... Computer; manual override 6-8-45 ... re-activates launch protocols ... 60 seconds.
Computer: Confirmed ... launch in ti-minus; 60 ... 59...
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Launch Control Room
Inter-com: 58 ... 57 ... 56...
Green Hornet: Oh dear god no!
He leaned out over the broken window to see check on Kato's process, he could see the she's nearly reached him.
Green Hornet: KATO! IT'S GOING TO LAUNCH!
Kato: WHAT?
Green Hornet: GET MOVING!
As Kato increased her effort to reach the top, Hornet activated his com-link sent out an open announcement to the rest of his teammates.
Green Hornet: Everyone! The launch has been re-activated ... I can't stop it now!
Spiderman: "What!"
White Tiger: "What!"
Moonstar: "What!"
Just then he heard Kato cry out loud and looked back out the window to see his partner hanging down off the walkway beneath him ... with Crossbones grabbing hold and hanging from Kato's leg. She desperately tries to kick him away as he attempts to pull her down.
Crossbones: YOU'RE GOING NOWHERE!
Suddenly he hears a sharp whistle that draws his attention upwards to see Hornet leaning out over the walk way, holding up a small green pellet. He drops it and the breaks open over Crossbones face, releasing its contents and causing the mercenary to cough and splutter. Kato used this opportunity to place a single powerful kick across Crossbones head, forcing him to let go of her and he fell all the way down the silo and crash down at its base.
Inter-com: 13 ... 12 ... 11...
Green Hornet: GIVE ME YOUR HAND!
Kato took Hornets hand and he pulled her up onto the walkway.
Inter-com: 7 ... 6 ... 5...
The two of them climbed up to the window and forced their way inside.
Inter-com: 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... launch.
Back down at the base of the silo; Crossbones turned his head to face the missiles engines activated, smoke emerged then suddenly he felt himself being engulfed in flames as the entire shook violently and the Gamma bomb launched upwards, gaining speed as it roared up though the silo. Hornet managed to re-activate the windows shutters in time to shield Kato and himself from the blast, then went back to his com-link.
Green Hornet: WE HAVE LAUNCH REPEAT...
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Lower Genetics Lab
Green Hornet: "WE HAVE LAUNCH!"
Spiderman: Rocketeer!
Rocketeer: "I Got It."
Spiderman to run down the long corridor (in great pain) and towards the elevator to the upper levels, he saw Dr Rao waiting for him at the open lift.
Dr Rao: Hurry up!
Spiderman: Alright, alright hold you're...
Oh come one ... Spidey sense again?
He then felt himself being tackled to the ground by something heavy and he heard the maniacal laughter of Hobgoblin immediately after.
Hobgoblin: No, no, no ... This is how it ends; we all go down together ... HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Confused by what he meant, Spiderman managed to look over the cyborgs shoulder to see a set of pumpkin mines placed around the edges of the corridor, flashing raptly until they exploded and allowed the full force of the ocean to flood into the corridor and race towards the pair of them.
This is going to be close!
Spiderman lifted his arm over his head and fired his web into the wall of the elevator and with great effort on his part, fighting the pain he felt ... managed to yank himself free from Hobgoblin and sped towards the elevator, crashing against the wall inside.
OK... OW!
Dr Rao helped Spiderman back to his feet.
Dr Rao: Are you ok?
Spiderman: Err Doctor ... shut the door please.
He pointed out into the corridor and Dr Rao looked round to see Hobgoblin flying right for them, followed by the large body of water not far behind him. She let go of Spiderman and slammed her fist onto the control panel, the doors had almost closed until Hobgoblins arm was caught between the doors ... grabbing hold of the Doctors arm. Spiderman struggled to remain conscious but could hear the screams of Dr Rao loudly as well as the maniacal laughter of Hobgoblin. With great effort Spiderman managed to get to his feet and lunged forward at cybernetic arm and wrestled to free Dr Raos arm from it, as he does so Spiderman could feel the breath of Hobgoblin coming from beside him and turned to see the villains face staring right back at from just on the other side of the doors ... smiling evilly at him.
Hobgoblin: Remember this face ... Always ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
In a burst of adrenaline, Spiderman yelled out loud and using his incredible strength ... broke off the cyborgs arm and the doors closed instantly, just as the full force of the ocean water smashed along the side of the doors. Then the elevator started to ascend up to the upper levels, allowing the two occupants to relax in the confined space ... along with the severed arm.
Dr Rao: Talk about losing an arm and a leg huh? ... Spiderman?
The young hero was quite, staring at the severed arm for the entire trip back up to the upper levels.
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Surface Level
As the battle rages on; Brotherhood and S.H.I.E.L.D forces are engaged with each other in deadly fire fights across all the platforms. Brotherhood gunships and S.H.E.L.D flyers are locked in dogfights with one another and the platforms sentry turrets are continuing to open fire up onto the Tri-Carrier above while the Carrier is countering by launching missiles at the turrets below.
However beneath the oil-rig, the surface of the Atlantic Ocean erupted and a massive missile flew straight up into the air, roaring past the chaotic battle and even the Tri-Carrier ... towards its set destination. Rocketeer looked up in horror as the missile gained altitude, then she received a message on her com-link.
Green Hornet: "WE HAVE LAUNCH REPEAT...WE HAVE LAUNCH!"
Spiderman: "Rocketeer!"
Rocketeer: I Got It!
She activated her rocket pack and launched herself into the air at full power, in a desperate attempt to catch up to the speeding missile.
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Power Chamber
Deadpool is standing over Zorro, pointing his blaster right down at the hero's head. Just as he's about to pull the trigger, the entire facility shook from an impact from elsewhere, nearly knocking Deadpool off his feet and allowing Zorro's sword to roll across towards the hero's feet.
Deadpool: Hey ... What's going on?
While he was distracted, Zorro catch hold of the handle of his sword by catching it between his feet ... then lifted both his legs straight up and managed to stab Deadpool in the chest then jumped back up to his feet, spinning round and grabbing hold once again of his sword.
Zorro: You get distracted far too easily.
Deadpool: Yeah I think I see your point.
The Merc with a Mouth grabbed hold of Zorro's sword and pulls himself closer to the hero ... impaling him further.
Deadpool: Didn't you get the memo? I have a healing factor and a teleporter ... you couldn't kill me even if you tried ... which you did.
He attempted to activate his teleporter ... however it didn't work. Wondering what was going on he noticed Zorro's smug expression and that he was gesturing downwards. Deadpool locked down to see that Zorro's sword and impaled right through his teleporting device on his chest.
Deadpool: Well ... that's not fair.
Suddenly Zorro dropped to the ground and rolled backwards, the momentum caused Deadpool to lose his balance and be flipped forward ... over Zorro and land on his back against one of the power generators.
Deadpool: That's ... not ... fair ... at ... all.
He heard footsteps getting closer to him and he looked up to see Zorro standing over him, holding both his sword and Deadpools own twin katanas.
Deadpool: Oh how the tables have turned ... there! I beat you too it ... Ha, Ha!
Zorro remained silent and continued to stare at Deadpool.
Deadpool: Really ... Still nothing? Ok then; look I'm really sorry for trying to blow your head off and proceed to skin you. But I know that you'll find it in your heart to... AHHHHHH!
Zorro had just impaled both of Deadpools Katanas into each of his knee caps ... pinning him to the generator.
Deadpool: Oh ... take a joke asshole!
Suddenly in a swift motion Zorro slashed his sword across Deadpools throat then raised his sword to Deadpools chest and carved his signature "Z" deep into it. He then sheathed his sword and turned his back to the Merc with a Mouth.
Zorro: So the Devil knows who sent you.
The masked swordsman walked towards the walkway and along onto the exit, unable to hear Deadpools incoherent remark.
Deadpool: URRG ... GURG ... ARRR...
For those of you who aren't fluent in throat cut speech ... what I said was: "Hardly ... healing factor remember?"
Singh Brotherhood – Atlantic Ocean
The battle underneath the Atlantic has reached its most intense point; in response to the incoming S.H.A.R.C.S, the Brotherhood sent out squadrons of their own "Sting-Ray" attack subs. Their highly advanced Atlantean based weapons were enough to hold back the S.H.A.R.C.S, Not to mention that the Brotherhoods flagship; Leviathan has now joined in the battle, using its frontal Pulse cannon to rip its way through the battlefield (destroying dozens of enemy forces) and attack the Aqua-Carrier. The attack just skimmed the hull of the Aqua-Carrier, but it was enough to disable a few systems.
Aqua-Carrier
Agent 1: Sir, we've lost power in section 2 and 4.
Agent 2: Hull breach in section 3 but we managed to lock it down.
Agent Coulson: SOMEBODY TAKE OUT THAT DAMN CANNON!
Black Widow: "On it."
Atlantic Ocean
The S.H.A.R.C.S piloted by Black Widow navigates its way amongst the underwater battle (destroying some Sting-Rays along the way) and towards the Leviathan. She avoided it flagships turret fire and launched a few missiles at the cannon just as it was about to fire ... the impact resulted in the cannon overloading and blowing up ... nearly taking the Leviathan with it.
Leviathan Bridge
Commander Kraken: DAMAGE REPORT!
Trooper: Commander, the cannon is non-functioning. Our systems are barely holding together ... we need to retreat.
Commander Kraken: We are not retreating ... all forces, converge on the Aqua-Carrier ... Full assault.
Atlantic Ocean
A large contingent of Brotherhood forces led by Bloodtide ... break off form the battle and launch an assault on the Aqua- Carrier, firing their laser weapons upon its hull. Black Widow leads a counter attack against them, taking down a few enemy subs before being attack by Bloodtide. The Atlantean attempted to rip apart Black Widows sub with her bare hands, she tried to shake her attacker off but her sub was barely holding together. Eventually Bloodtide smashed her way through the top of Widows sub, but the spy quickly pinned the Atlanteans hand to the console using a wire-like gadget then ejected from the sub. Bloodtide struggled to free herself but was unaware that the sub was heading towards the hull of the Aqua-Carrier. At the last second she looked up and let out a scream and she and the sub crashed and exploded into the hull of the Aqua-Carrier.
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Escape Pod Chamber
Just as White Tiger is getting the last of the imprisoned scientists, Moonstar arrived (after despatching a few troopers along the way) followed shortly after by Dr Rao, carrying a drained looking Spiderman over her shoulder.
White Tiger: Spidey ... oh thank god!
Spiderman tried to support himself but he started to collapse, Tiger rushed over to catch him before he hit the ground.
Spiderman: I don't suppose you've got any of those pain killers left?
White Tiger: Come on ... let's get you onboard a pod.
Spiderman: Wait ... where are the other?
Moonstar: I'm not sure ... I'll call them and tell them to meet up here.
She takes out her com-link and gets in touch with the other members of the League. A short time later; Green Hornet, Kato and Zorro managed to turn up.
Green Hornet: Wow Spidey ... you look like crap ... Ow!
Kato slaps him in the back of the head.
Spiderman: I feel like it ... Everyone, let's get out of here ... I don't think this place is going to be here for much longer.
And on that note the entire base shook violently, forcing everyone to climb into nearby escape pods. Hornet, Kato, Zorro , Dr Rao and Moonstar entered there pods and fasten themselves in ... waiting for Spiderman who's being helped into his pod by Tiger.
Spiderman: Wait ... where's Phantom?
Zorro: "Didn't he go after Singh?"
Moonstar: "Oh God ..."
Spiderman: We need to go back for him.
White Tiger: I'll go ... you need to get out of here.
Spiderman: But...
White Tiger: No arguing ... you go, I'll find him.
Spiderman: ... ok, everyone get going ... we'll be right behind you.
Green Hornet: "Ok then."
Kato: "Good Luck."
Each member of the League activated their pods and launched themselves back towards the surface. Meanwhile Tiger places Spiderman into the pods chair and was about to fasten him in until Spiderman reached up to her mask and lifted it and his own up.
Spiderman: Ava ... In case something happens, I just wanted to let you know...
White Tiger: Save it for later...
Spiderman: I just wanted to let you know that ... you're the best thing to ever enter my life. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you and ... I love you.
White Tiger: I ... I love you too ... Peter.
Spiderman then pulled her into a passionate kiss, for a brief second Tiger completely forgotten about where they we're ... which is what Spiderman was hoping for. Suddenly Spiderman grabbed hold of Tiger by the waist, forced himself to his feet and threw her on to the seat ... webbing one of her hands in the process.
White Tiger: What the ... PETER!
She used her free claw to cut away the webbing and rushed forward just as Spiderman slammed the hatch down in Tigers face. She banged her fists down on the door then looks through its small window to see Spiderman.
White Tiger: Peter ... What the hell are you doing?
Spiderman: "I'm going after Phantom ... you're going home."
White Tiger: You can't be serious? Peter this whole place is coming down...
Spiderman: "I know ... and that's why I can't allow you to go. If something happened to you ... I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. I couldn't save my Uncle ... but I can save you."
White Tiger: (starting to cry) Peter ... if you don't open this hatch right now.
Spiderman: "Sorry kitty cat ... that's not going to happen."
He activated the launch lever and the pod readies itself for launch.
Spiderman: "Don't worry ... I'm coming back"
White Tiger: "You better ... you fucking better ..."
He turns round and starts to web-sling his way out of the chamber, leaving Tiger's pod to launch and head back towards the surface. Tiger sat back in her seat and burst into tears, repeating the same thought in her head over and over.
White Tiger: Come back to me ... Come back to me ... Come back to me...
Atlantic Ocean
In the skies high above the Atlantic Ocean, The Brotherhoods Gamma missile is racing high and in great speed towards it target ... followed closely by Rocketeer. Using all her suits power, Rocketeer manages to fly parallel to the missile.
Rocketeer: How the hell am I suppose to bring this thing down?
Remembering that she was out of ammo, Rocketeer managed to clamp herself onto the hull of the missile and started to climb up to the top.
Rocketeer: I've only got one chance at this!
She continues to climb up the missile, sabotaging it along the way by ripping off parts of its hull and ripping out the circuitry within. This caused the missile to malfunction and start its detonation process early, but when Rocketeer reached the top of the missile she transferred all her suits power to her jetpack. The sheer force of this was enough to change the direction of the missiles trajectory down towards the ocean. Just before it hit the surface of the ocean, Rocketeer broke away from the missile and rocketed away as fast as she could. When the missile stuck the surface of the ocean it dived deep underwater before it detonated, causing an enormous explosion to erupt the surface of the ocean, creating huge waves to burst out ... after everything settled down, Rocketeer hovered over the ocean.
Rocketeer: Ok ... I'm done with dangerous situations ... now back to the fight.
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Main Laboratories
Phantom managed to lead Singh into the bases main lab, since there's more room to move around there. He continued to use Caps shield to defend himself against Singhs pyrotechnic attacks, after successfully defending himself against a burst of flames, Phantom threw Caps shield at Singh. It stuck him in the head and ricochets back towards Phantom, who caught it while he was charging at Singh, then slide under the Brotherhood leader's legs and used the shield to trip him up. As Singh landed on the ground, Phantom rushed over and tried to decapitate Singh with the shield. But Singh managed to grab hold of it before it stuck and kicked Phantom across the lab ... taking the shield from him.
Singh: Pathetic ... absolutely pathetic. Some Phantom you turned out to be ... cannot even tap into the power of your skull ring.
Phantom staggers back to his feet, but clearly the fight has taken its toll on the young hero as he struggles to keep his balance before dropping to his knees.
Phantom: It doesn't matter ... ring or no ... I've sworn to fight men like you and I'm not giving up.
Singh: Nice speech ... but enough of this. Your line finally ends!
He raises his arms towards Phantom, but before he could do anything ... a desk comes flying out of nowhere, heading right towards Singh. He notices it at the last moment and uses his pyrotechnics to blow apart the incoming projectile. Singh looks round to see the leader of the League; Spiderman struggling to help Phantom back up.
Singh: You ... You dare interfere?
Spiderman: Dude ... and I thought Hobgoblin was ugly. But you take it to a new level.
Singh: AHHHHHH!
Enraged ... Singh threw a few more fire balls at Spiderman, but the teen used his abilities to avoid the attacks and web-shot his way towards Singh ... landing on his chest and striking him with a barrage of punches.
Spiderman: Haven't you heard? S.H.I.E.L.D is here and your forces are falling to pieces. The world leaders are free from your control and they all know the truth ... face it ... its over!
Spiderman then flipped over Singh and used the momentum to throw the villain over his shoulder and send him crashing into some of the labs equipment. Spiderman collapsed to the ground, exhausted and in pain, it took every ounce of strength he had left to get to his feet and make his way over to Phantom.
Spiderman: Let's get out of here.
Phantom: But Singhs still...
Spiderman: Look this place is coming down around us; he's going nowhere ... if you let yourself be blinded by revenge, you won't leave here either ... is that what your dad would want? ... Is that what your mum would want?
Phantom let out a frustrated grunt and shook his head. The two of them helped each other up and made their way towards the exit. However they heard a disturbance behind them and they looked round to see Singh break his way out of the debris he was under, flames everywhere and yelling at the top of his lungs.
Singh: GHOST WHO WALKS! THIS ISN'T OVER!
He takes a deep breath and suddenly flames exploded from his hand s and raced towards the two heroes.
Phantom: NO!
Without thinking he pushed Spiderman out of the way and prepared to take the hit. However, he suddenly felt a strange sensation coming from his hand. As if in slow motion and acting on its own accord ... Phantoms right arm raised itself up to point at the incoming attack ... the Skull ring glowing a blue-ish hue. The next thing he knew, a wide beam of blue energy emerged from the ring, shielding the Phantom from harm as the flames engulfed around him.
As the two adversaries are locked in this struggle, Phantom swore that he could hear something coming from the back of his head ... a voice, it was muffled at first but it soon became clearer. It was a voice that Phantom thought he had forgotten, a voice he had never thought to hear again...
Phantom: D ... Dad?
?: "When the Phantom is angry, tiger's blood chills ... When the Phantom is angry, the lion trembles ... When the Phantom is angry, the jungle shakes ... When the Phantom is angry, his blows sound like thunder ... The Phantom's fury is like a volcanic explosion."
Understanding what he's hearing, Phantom tapped into his inner-rage and used every ounce of his strength to slowly push the flames back towards Singh. While this is going on, Singh is staring in horror at what he's seeing ... was he hallucinating? Did he take one too many blows to the head? Because he could swore that instead of just one Phantom in front of him ... he could see many. Standing behind this teenager was the ghost of all the Phantoms that came before him ... including the one he killed by his own hands.
Singh: UNBELIEVABLE!
In one last push, Phantom forced the flames back upon Singh, it let out a defining scream in pain as the top half of his body was engulfed in pain. Phantom lowered his shield and performed a running kick to Singhs chest, forcing him backwards and onto a metal pole that was sticking out of the debris behind him. As the villain made contact with the pole he was impaled through the chest, the pole sticking out the front of him ... covered in his own blood.
Phantom: I think you have something of mine.
As Singh looked down at his fatal injury, Phantom walked up to him and grabbed hold of the gun belt around the villains waist, pulled it off and then slung it over his shoulder. Spiderman ... who watched the whole event play out before him, approached Phantom as he walks away from Singh.
Spiderman: That was ... what just...?
Phantom: "Furious Phantom is a sight to behold" – Old jungle saying.
Spiderman just smiled at him then walked over to pick up Captain Americas shield off the ground. Suddenly the two of them heard a noise coming from Singh; they looked over to see that it was coming from the leader's com-link.
Commander Kraken: "SIR! ALL SYSTEMS ARE DOWN; WE'VE TAKEN TOO MUCH DAMAGE! THE LEVIATHAN'S GOING DOWN, WE'RE ... ARRRRRRRHHHHHHHHH!"
Skullbuster: "BOSS! Enemy forces are over running our position ... We can't hold out much longer!"
Singh: So this is how it ends? My dreams lied to me ... my vision ... so be it!
Singh sighed and with great effort, lifted his arm up and activated something on his wrist.
Singh: Computer ... activate security stratagem 4... Detonate the Typhon!
Computer: "Confirmed ... self-destruct in 60 ... 59 ... 58 ... 57..."
Singh: You better ... start ... running ... Ghost ... Who ... Wal...
He suddenly hung his head and the rest of his body goes limp; Vandal Singh, Leader of the Singh Brotherhood ... last direct descendant of the great Bor Singh ... is dead.
Spiderman: Never thought I'd say this but Singh's right ... LETS GO!
Throughout the entire base, everything was shutting down. The entire foundations shook and everything was falling apart, debris was everywhere and large bodies of water started to flood in areas all over the base. While outside all S.H.I.E.L.D forces started to evacuate the area; the Aqua-Carrier started to back away from the base, just like the Tri-Carrier above the surface. But deep in the bowls of the base; Spiderman and Phantom are still desperately trying to find a way out, but their paths keep getting blocked off by debris, fires and flooding.
Phantom: Let's find another way!
Spiderman: Phantom, This isn't going to work.
Phantom: Are you giving up now?
Spiderman: No it's just that ... we can't get to an escape pod so...
An idea stuck him.
Spiderman: Let's make our own!
Phantom: What?
Spiderman: Can you do that shield thing with your ring again?
Phantom: Err ... maybe.
He did what Spiderman said and created another energy shield around the two of them while Spiderman also used his webs to create a dome of webbing around the both of them. When the two of them are done they just sit in the protective dome they made and waited for the inevitable.
Spiderman: If we don't survive this, can I just say...
Phantom: If you're going to say what I think you're about to say; I will punch you in your arach-nads!
Spiderman: Shutting up now.
Phantom: Hey Peter.
Spiderman: Hmm?
Phantom: It's been an honor.
Spiderman: Same here.
Singh Brotherhood HQ – Power Room
Back in the Power room, the Merc with a Mouth managed to escape the predicament that Zorro had left him in ... by severing his legs from the knee down. Now, while leaving a trail of blood on the floor, the leg-less Deadpool manages to crawl his way towards the exit ... not getting very far as he's still on the walk way.
Deadpool: This ... is ... bulls##t! When I find that Mexican twit I'm going to...
Computer: "Detonation in ... 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ..."
Oh Boy ... this is going to sting.
Computer: "... 1"
The entire base exploded, its detonation sent out a massive shockwave that could be felt from miles around. While back up at the Tri-Carrier, after being picked up by S.H.I.E.L.D forces, Tiger and the rest of the League look down in horror as the oil-rig ignited and exploded ... scorched wreckage scatter apart and the surface of the Atlantic Ocean is even covered by raging flames.
White Tiger: PETER!
Green Hornet: SPIDER!
Zorro: ... Señor Spidey... Señor Phantom...
Moonstar: No...
Kato: God...
Rocketeer: Damn...
Tiger collapse onto the ground and is soon comforted by Moonstar and Kato.
Moonstar: Ava ... I'm...
White Tiger: He survived ... he survived...
Kato: Ava...
White Tiger: He promised me ... he's going to come back ... I know it.
After about 30 minutes of silence and waiting, Fury received an incoming call from the Aqua-Carrier.
Agent Coulson: Director Fury ... I think we've found something.
A/N: Finally ... it's over ... so ... tired ... will be back ... soon... with the aftermath chapters and epilogue ... but for now... must... sleep... comment and review.
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