So this story takes place post-Endgame. There were a few changes, such as Cap getting Natasha back from Vormir when he returned the Soul Stone. Other stuff will be made clear by the story itself. Be sure to leave a review!
Five long years. That was how long it hade been since the Mad Titian, Thanos, came to Vormir. Five years since he sacrificed his daughter to gain the Soul Stone. Five years, since he had been set free. And that's how long it had taken him to return home.
Red Skull considered kissing the ground, then dismissed the thought. It would make him look a fool. And foolish was not a word one used to describe the former leader of HYDRA.
Soon to be the leader of HYDRA once again.
"Soldier!" He called. "Identify yourself!" It had taken some time to locate this HYDRA base, but Skull was patient. A lifetime on Vormir had taught him that much.
"Herr Schmidt!" A sentry gasped, coming out from behind a rock. "We had assumed you were dead?"
Skull scoffed. "As though I could die? Idiot. Now, who commands this base? Is it Herr Strucker?"
The soldier looked sheepish. "No sir. Struker is dead."
Disappointing. "Herr Zola?"
"Also dead."
"Dr. List? Or perhaps Dr. Whitehall?"
"Both dead. The Avengers and SHIELD have hunted the head of HYDRA and cut them off beyond repair."
Skull tsked. "When one is cut off, two more shall take it's place. This is the motto of HYDRA! For proof, this base. Who commands it?"
"Herr Zemo."
Skull cocked his head. "Who is this... Zemo?"
"He managed to turn the Avengers against each other, but his victory was incomplete. He felt that, perhaps, the ashes of HYDRA had the keys to solidify his revenge."
"You know much about your commander."
The sentry shrugged. "There are very few of us."
Skull chuckled. "Soon, there will be more. Come, take me to this Zemo. Perhaps together we can enact his revenge on the Avengers, and mine... on Captain America!"