Peter sent a distress call to the X-men along with magneto's location. Their reply was immediate. The x jet would get them there fast.
As for the team a Wakandan stealth ship came for them and took them there. The Wakandans also had em jamming tech that could actually make it nearly impossible for magneto to lock onto any Wakandan metal signatures; drones or ships; they were always in a state of flux. Peter was astonished by the Wakandan tech levels.
They flew in fast. Shield and the X-men were also en route. As they drew near to magneto the pentagon came on directly. "Wakandan vessel; you are illegally in us airspace; you are ordered to hold your position. Any attempt to deviate will be met with deadly response." "That's crazy" said Peter. "We're trying to save lives." "They don't care Pete" said Tasha. "It's all about protecting themselves and following orders blindly."
Nakia, piloting the ship, said "what do you want me to do?" "Call the professor." Xavier "Peter?" "Professor..." "I know Peter. We're aware. We can handle magneto. I too have spoken to the war dogs. They're jamming his bomb detonators. He'll be defeated soon." "Will there be a fight?" "No. Not likely. Magneto will live to fight another day. We have this Peter."
Peter and Tasha shared a look. "Are you sure professor?" "Yes Peter. Do whatever you can to keep Wakanda out of hostilities with the United States..."
This is sheer lunacy! Wakanda is only trying to help.
Pentagon "this is your last warning..." Nakia "I'll make certain that you all will have sanctuary in Wakanda or anywhere else you like."
"I can't leave; my family's here" said sandman.
Nakia nodded and opened the ramp. "Whatever we are gonna do we must do it now." Tasha "she's right Peter." Peter couldn't believe this was happening. But it was...
He looked at marko. "Thanks flint; for everything." "All the best." He then turned into a sandstorm and flew out the ship and into the nighttime air. Nakia closed the ramp. "And you two?"
The couple held and squeezed hands. "To Wakanda please" said Peter. Nakia "On it. Take a seat."
They did so. Tasha "fury will be pissed." "What's it matter now? We're ex agents now. Outlaws as Nakia put it." Tasha smiled. "Did I say something funny?" "You're never really out of the spy game Peter. Trust me on that. I've been an ex whatever since shield defected me."
He sighed and leaned back in his seat. He saw his home city through the ship windows go off to the side as Nakia flew them out over the ocean and for her home continent.
He was literally leaving his home behind; maybe for good... so much for the quiet life...
Nakia "it's safe to call shield if you want." Peter and Tasha shared looks; Tasha nodded. Fury "you two have played a super crazy stunt." "We had to Nick." "Don't give me that crap Natasha. Dc is furious with you both. They have an ax to grind." Peter didn't care about any of that crap. "What about magneto sir?" "He surrendered. Xavier predicted it right. He wasn't ready to make it his Alamo. It's all about perception and we won that war." "Casualties?" "Light; and nothing you did." "But I thought..." "I get why you did it. I don't blindly follow orders either. But I'm not in the field usually either. Now, I'm ordering you back here right now."
Peter and Tasha squeezed hands to signal their intent to each other. Peter "I'm sorry sir; but we cannot follow that order." "Do you know what this means?" Tasha "we do." "You'll be wanted fugitives..." Peter "we know. We accept it." Fury gave a small nod. "All right then. From here on out you're no longer with shield. Good luck." "For now..." Tasha muttered.
Peter put his head into his hands. "Hey Pete. It's okay. You did great. You helped avert a war." "Yeah; and ruined our future." Tasha sighed. "We have each other. That's all we need now."
He knew she was right. It just didn't feel good at all.
Xxx
They arrived in the kingdom of Wakanda in record time. They landed and disembarked. There royal aides attended to them and took them to first class quarters. Nakia "I must report to the king on these vital developments. Please be assured you are safe here." "Thanks."
The accommodations were awesome. VIP level. The view of the amazing capital Birnin Zana was breathtaking. A futuristic marvel.
Peter stood at the window. Tasha joined him. They entered into each other's arms. This now seemed like it would be home for the time being.
He powered down the armor watch. Tasha "what're you doing?" "It doesn't feel right to use this now." "It's yours Peter." "I know. Maybe if we ever go back there I will; but not for a while." Tasha didn't argue the matter further.
Nakia returned a few hours later. They'd been treated very well with all needs met. "His majesty will see you in time but matters of state require his attention now." Peter "we understand. Thank you." "We've received diplomatic threats but that's all they are" she said. This made them feel bad. "Don't let this trouble you. None would be foolish enough to go against us. We have the best spy network in the world. We could bring our enemies to their knees if needed." Obviously Peter hoped it didn't come to that. But they had to trust Wakanda's read on the matter. They had nowhere else to go if they wanted to keep their freedom.
They were left alone again. They stood by the window together in each other's arms for many hours thereafter. Many things did remain uncertain; but they did have each other. For Peter that was more than enough. It always would be. He'd make certain of that.