Well, here we go, the final chapter of Mechanical Avenger. I hope this chapter is as good of a finale as any, but don't worry, they'll be back in Infinity.
Ch.44 Siege at The Raft
It had been five days since the fight in Siberia and since then, Steve, Rex, and Bucky were allowed to stay in Wakanda, which was actually a very high tech civilization. Bucky decided to go back under until Shuri, T'Challa's little sister, could make sure all the stuff H.Y.D.R.A put in him was no longer there. Rex knew Steve wasn't a big fan of it, but the super soldier respected his old war buddy's wishes.
Currently though, Steve, Rex, and T'Challa were reviewing the plans of the Raft.
"So the prisoners will be on the third floor from the helipads?" Rex asked.
T'Challa nodded. "Correct."
"It's gonna be a hard time getting everyone out with just the two of us," Steve said. T'Challa looked at him before Steve spoke again. "I don't want Wakanda to get in trouble over this, you're helping us enough as it is."
"Then what if I come along," said an all to familiar voice. Rex and Steve then turned to see Natasha looking at them.
Rex then spoke up. "When you get here?"
"After your little battle with Tony, T'Challa had some of his warriors track me down and bring me here, saying this is where you two were."
"So I guess you're no longer part of the Accords?" Rex asked. Nat shook her head no.
"Well, it's good to see you then," Rex said as they hugged.
"Good to see both of you," Nat responded as she then gave Steve a hug.
Steve then looked at T'Challa with a grateful expression. "I feel like I'm thanking you a lot these days."
The four of them then made their way to a hangar as two Wakandan jets were waiting for take off. "Look at this beauty," Rex commented as he looked at one of the jets.
"The three of you can take this jet, it'll get you there quickly, and you will always be welcomed in Wakanda." T'Challa said before he walked off to another jet, as he had his own personal errand to run.
"So the three of us are taking on a entire prison?" Steve asked.
Nat shrugged. "We've been against worse, right Rex?" No reply. "Rex?" Both Steve and Nat looked at the EVO as he was on the phone, hoping for the number to pick up.
"Hey Robbie... Yeah, I'm gonna need your help... Well, you had your little brother, I wasn't planning on seperating you from him... Can you meet us on the African coast... It can do that... Alright, we'll meet you there." Rex then hanged up as both Steve and Nat looked at him. "Thought we could use some more help."
"Who were you on the phone with?" Nat asked.
"A friend of mine," Rex said with a smirk.
An hour later, the Wakandan jet was flying over the ocean towards the Raft while the Hellraiser was driving over water, with Rex and Robbie as Ghost Rider inside. "This is awesome as hell!" Rex commented.
"You could say that," Ghost Rider said as they approached the Raft.
"Get ready to lock and load you two," Nat said theough the comm sets.
"Stay sharp, the intel said that the guards are skilled combatants," Steve added.
Rex smirked. "Well so are we."
Meanwhile, Tony was back at the New Avengers Facility. He knows things will be different now that most of them are at the Raft or on the run. Tony was helping Rhodey as tries to take steps. Tony provides Rhodes with exoskeletal leg braces to let him walk again.
"It's just the first pass." Tony said.
"Yeah." Rhodey said.
"Give me some feedback, anything you think of. Shock absorption, lateral movement. Cup holder?" Tony asked.
"You may wanna think about some AC down in..." Rhodey said before he collapses down to the floor.
"Let's go. I'll give you a hand." Tony offered.
"No. Don't help me." Rhodey said before sitting down and goes silent for a moment. "138. 138 combat missions. That's how many I've flown, Tony. Everyone of them could've been my last, but I flew them. Because the fight needed to be fought. It's the same with these Accords. I signed because it was the right thing to do. And yeah, this sucks. This is, uh... This is a bad beat. But it hasn't changed my mind. I don't think." Rhodey said, explaining his role on signing the Accords.
Tony then helped Rhodey up before asking...
"You okay?"
"Oh, yeah." Rhodey replied.
Tony and Rhodey then heard knocking on the window. They see a old FedEx guy with shades holding a package.
"Are you Tony Stank?" the guy said, mispronouncing Tony's last name, much to Rhodey's amusement.
"Yes, this is Tony Stank. You're in the right place. Thank you for that!" Rhodey said to the guy before facing Tony. "Never dropping that, by the way. 'Table for one, Mr. Stank. Please by the bathroom'." Rhodey mocked, making Tony laugh.
Back at the Raft, Rex was using his Death Blades to take down the guards infront of him while Ghost Rider was using his sword chains to mow down anyone that dared challenge him while on the otherside of the building, Steve and Nat were mowing down their own squadron, Steve using his fighting prowess while Nat used her fighting prowess and batons. Both duos leaving dead or unconscious guards in their path.
"We should be close," Rex told Ghost Rider.
"It's not like the guards are a challenge," The Spirit of Vengeance replied.
"And T'Challa said they were high trained," Nat said to Steve.
Steve shrugged. "They could use more guards."
Back at the Avengers' Compound, Tony opened the package and finds a letter and starts reading it.
'Tony, I'm glad you're back at the compound. I don't like the idea of you rattling around a mansion by yourself. We all need family. The Avengers are yours. Maybe more so than mine. I've been on my own since I was 18. I never really fit in anywhere, even in the Army. My faith's in people, I guess. Individuals. And I'm happy today that, for the most part, they haven't let me down. Which is why Rex and I can't let them down either. Locks can be replaced, but maybe they shouldn't. Me and Rex both know we hurt you, Tony. I guess we thought by not telling you about your parents we were sparing you but I can see now that I was really sparing ourselbes. And we're both sorry. Hopefully one day you can understand. I wish we agreed on the Accords. I really do. I know you're doing what you believe in and that's all any of us can do. That's all any of us should.'
Tony stops mid-letter when he checks the box and finds a cell phone before FRIDAY starts to speak.
"Priority call from Secretary Ross. There's been a breach at the Raft prison." FRIDAY informed.
"Yeah, put him through." Tony ordered.
"Tony, we have a problem."Ross said through the machine.
"Uh, please hold." Tony said.
"No, don't,"Ross said before Tony cuts him him of.
Tony then reads the rest of the letter from Steve.
'So no matter what I promise you, if you need us, if you need me. I'll be there.'
Back on the Raft, Rex had just ripped open Skye's cell door while Robbie tore through Scott's, Steve and Nat opened
"Finally got to your senses?" Clint asked Nat.
"Shut up," Nat said as the two of them, along with Steve, Sam, Scott, and Robbie headed for the exit, Rex and Skye right behind them.
"They didn't hurt you did they?" Rex asked his wife as they followed the others.
Skye shook her head, as surprised as she . "No, I'm fine, where's Bucky?"
Steve heard and turned his attention towards them. "He's safe, now let's get out of here," he said as they quickly grabbed Sam and Scott's equipment and headed to the helipads, where they see Robbie's car and the Wakandan jet.
"Let's go," Rex yelled out as they all piled into Steve, Wanda, Sam, Scott, and Clint got into the jet while Rex and Skye hopped in with Robbie, then the eight of them made their getaway, via the Hellraiser and the Wakandan jet T'Challa lended them as they now go on the run and into hiding.
Well, that's it. The end, Cap and Rex lead the Rogue Avengers into hiding and Ghost Rider has officially joined the group. I just wanna take a second to reflect. This was the second story I've ever written. The first (and still only, as far as I know) Generator Rex and Avengers Crossover, and it's been one hell of a ride hasn't it? Anyway, once I finish Arc 3 in Ben of the Galaxy, I'll start on Infinity. I hope you've all had liked this story, and don't forget to review and check out my profile for my other stories and future content.
