"Well done Wraith, I never once doubted your success." Imperious informed his general in an approving tone, which earned a smile from Wraith.
"I have put America Chavez in a cell that is separate from Gwen Stacey, as so they cannot collaborate and plan an attack." Wraith said in a satisfied tone.
"As a reward to your victory, I yield Gwen Stacey to you, as promised." Imperious informed the skeletal warrior, who smiled wickedly. "You will find her in her cell, drugged but alive. I expect her to remain unharmed while she is in your care?" Imperious quizzed Wraith.
"Your word is law, and I will follow." Wraith said in a humble tone as he left the throne room and headed for the cells that resided in the dungeon.
-Meanwhile-
"They got America?!" Dante asked in a panicked tone as he lay there in his hospital bed, Vixen and the remaining Secret Warriors all around him.
"Yea." Daisy answered bitterly. "Wraith sent out his minions to prevent Vixen and I from arriving in time–"
"Please tell me you at least defeated them?" Dante asked in a hopeful tone.
"I reduced a few to nothing but ashes, but the rest of them retreated as soon as Wraith got America." Vixen answered Dante's question.
"It seems like Wraith is always one step ahead of us." Riri said in a contemplating tone. "He knew distracting Daisy and Vixen was just in order to stop them from backing up America, and by the time Kamala got there–"
"The fight was wrapping up, and he got her just as I was ready to fight." Kamala finished for Riri.
"We've now lost Gwen and America on my watch." Daisy muttered only low enough that Vixen and Doreen's enhanced hearing could hear. "As of now, no Secret Warrior fights alone, you either go out with another Secret Warrior, or not at all." Daisy ordered firmly, which earned head nods from all of the Secret Warriors, Vixen included. "Vixen, a word in private please." Daisy ordered the yellow eyed girl, who nodded silently and followed Daisy out of Dante's hospital room, leaving the remaining Secret Warriors alone to contemplate what they could possibly do next.
"Rayshaun, does Daisy have a plan to liberate Gwen, or America?" Riri asked her friend.
"Not yet. But knowing Daisy, she'll think of something." Rayshaun said in a confident tone.
"Hope it's soon. I'd hate to think what part they play in Imperious's plan." Riri shuddered at that thought, a sentiment echoed by her friends, all except for Doreen, who seemed to be intently listening to something.
"What are you listening to?" Dante asked the squirrel tailed heroine. In response Doreen pulled out her phone and sent Dante a text message.
"Daisy and Vixen's conversation. Vixen as well has enhanced hearing, don't want her to know I'm listening." the text read, which caused Dante to nod silently.
-Meanwhile-
"You cannot blame yourself for what happened to Gwen or America–"
"The fault falls upon me as their leader, I failed to protect them." Daisy said in a bitter tone.
"I've been around strong Continuum leaders my whole life, and your just as strong as them." Vixen informed Daisy. "I understand how, and why you feel this way, but you can't let it cloud your judgment or decision making." Vixen said firmly.
"Easy for you to say. You didn't let two of your best friends be captured on your watch." Daisy said in a bitter tone once again. "You know what I saw in there Vixen, and I'm determined to not let that hell become a reality." Daisy said in a bitter yet convicted tone.
"That was just Imperious playing upon your fears, you'd never let that happen–"
"Damn right I wont let it happen. I'll fight to my dying breath if need be to prevent it. You said yourself Vixen, the future is always in motion, and you can sometimes change it. Just promise me one thing." Daisy paused to look Vixen in the eyes. "If my nightmare does come to reality and I cannot lead my team, I need you to step in and lead–"
"Whoa, hold on a second. What makes you think I can lead the Secret Warriors?" Vixen asked in a shocked tone.
"You know this enemy better than I do. Captain Marvel might not fully trust you, but I do, and that choice is mine to make if the times comes." Daisy said firmly.
"Daisy, I can't make promises I can't–"
"Promise me!" Daisy said firmly.
"I will lead this team if need be, but I promise you, it wont come to that..."
To Be Continued...
