An: So it is important to note that this chapter will not have the normal West Coast Avengers in it. Since this story takes place in the distant future, they will be other characters.

James Rogers(Steve Rogers/Natasha Romanovs son)

Azari(T'Chala/Ororo Munroe's son)

Francis Barton(Clint Barton/Bobbi Morse's son)

It will also consist of several original characters.

Blaine Banner

Devon Banner

Mara Romanov(Created by a friend)

Ryan O'Hare(Created by a friend)

Nicole Coulson(Created by a friend)

Non members of the West coast Avengers that show up:

Eliza(Created by a friend)

Dakota Potts(Created by a friend)

Chapter 4: West Coast Avengers

Somewhere in L.A

The nightclub was loud, lights flashing as the music blared through the speakers. People were on the dance floor moving and having a good time. Amongst the crowd was James Rogers, the son of Captain America and Black Widow, also the only sober one amongst his team. It had been their night off, so for him it wasn't an issue, it wasn't like he could get drunk, anyway. He watched his partners out on the dance floor, one of them amused by the other's antics. Azari Evan glanced over at James shaking his head, but had a smile on his face, before the young Wakandan prince turned back to Francis Barton, who was clearly not ashamed of letting loose for the night.

For James, this was calm. They weren't getting into trouble as long as Francis remained with Azari, but they weren't the only members of the team there. Unfortunately, that meant trouble would most likely brew soon. It was as though his sister, Mara Romanov, had read his mind at that moment, as she sauntered over to his partners, leading Francis into the crowd. Azari crossed his arms and huffed, but made his way back to James a few seconds after.

"I really do hate when she does that." Azari said, taking the drink that James held out for him. "I mean, I get that they are best friends, but I was dancing with him."

"Be careful, Zar, your jealousy is showing." James teased.

"I am NOT jealous." Azari declared. "They just do everything together and this was one night that we could actually dance and be together, not that you would get out there."

"I don't dance Azari, I told you this before we came here. I am here to supervise." the redhead told him, leaning over and giving him a quick kiss. "But you just like to get your way, Prince."

"I have to go back to Wakanda soon. My Father wants me to return, and the only reason I am even here is because my mother likes you and Francis." Azari said. He knew that the time in the United States would end, as he had to go back to Wakanda and be with his father, T'challa. His mother, Ororo Munroe, had convinced T'challa to let Azari stay for most of the year, to enjoy being on a team and with people he cared about. He was lucky his parents' divorce was amicable. "Your sister is a terrible influence."

James laughed as his eyes followed Azari's to where Mara and Francis now danced. "I think you are just jealous because he is not dancing on you like that, Kitten."

"Aren't you? They are all over each other."

"Azari, my sister has no interest in Francis other than as a friend. Francis.." he paused and started again. "Has stripped,"

James moved through the crowd with Azari close behind him. They reached the small stage that the two had been standing on and Mara smiled down to them. "Hello bratan!" She jumped off the stage. "Have you come to join the fun, or continue to be a stick in the mud."

"Mara, I just want to make sure everyone is safe, and Francis is shirtless," He told his sister as he motioned to the mentioned. "Francis come take a break." he called up to him, but was seemingly ignored. Mara smiled, crossing her arms and offering him no help, so he climbed up on stage. "Francis, let's take a.." he paused again as Francis started dancing with him, a huge grin on his face.

"Hey! You came dance huh?" Francis asked, grinding against him, "You should move to the music, you do know how to dance right?"

"Yes, I know how to, Azari what are you doing?" James asked.

"Well, our plan worked, we have you on the dance floor, and now we are going to dance." The young prince stated. "Francis wanted you to dance, and I wanted to grant him that."

"So you two schemed?"

"Three if you count Mara." Azari motioned to her as she began dancing again. "Let loose, it's our only night out."

"Fine, one dance." James gave in. "But just one."

"Of course." Azari replied.

Almost five songs later, James was still on the dance floor with his partners and sister. It had always been hard for him to refuse them, and it showed tonight. As the current song ended and another started, James saw a flashing from Azari's communicator. "Azari!" he yelled and pointed to it. A few moments later, the four of them were off the dance floor and stepped outside. "Who is it from?"

"My mother, in New York, but she rarely sends me anything this late." he said as he pressed the button to play the message.

He could hear screaming in the background and yelling. Then Ororo's voice broke through.

Azari, my child, contact your father and return to Wakanda immediately. You will be safe there, take your team. It is no longer safe for you, for any mutant. Leave. I will come to you when I can. Azari. I love you.

The message ended, and the four stood there in shock. "That sounded like an attack on the Xavier school." Francis said, taking water from James and drinking it. "Dad is on a mission, but I can call mom and see what she knows." For Francis Barton to offer calling his mother, Bobbi Morse, was a big deal. The two of them were not on the greatest terms after the divorce that took place during his early teen years. If Clint Barton had been an option, he would have taken that. "We will figure out what happened Kitten, we can get you and Mara safe."

"I can try to contact Natasha." Mara said.

"I will try my Dad and Tony." James offered. "Azari, you should try to contact your dad, we should do what your mom said and get you out of here. You have diplomatic immunity, but whether they will acknowledge it, we need to make sure you are safe." James pressed his contact for Steve, only for it to be cut off, then repeated the step for Tony, he received the same. "This hasn't happened before."

"Natasha isn't responding either." Mara said.

They watched as Azari spoke animatedly with T'challa, trying not to show his panicked state. "Yes sir." He said before hanging up and turning to the others. "He's going to send others for us, we need to find a location and send it to him. Somewhere discrete."

"I didn't call you because I wanted you to pick me up, I am staying with Mara and Azari. I will not come to S.H.I. ." Francis suddenly snapped, catching the trio's attention. "No mom, I just want to know what the hell is going on." There was silence for a moment, Francis went pale. "Our training facility was raided? No, we weren't there, we've been out. It was our, but New York. Okay. Yeah. Yeah I'll make sure we stay off the radar…"

"Ask about Mom, Dad, and Tony." James interjected.

"What happened to Natash, Steve and Tony? They were arrested? Why...they wouldn't hand Kielar over, and Tommy got away. Okay. What about Nat? No word from her, has dad...no, I haven't. Okay. just, be safe. Bye."

Francis fell silent for a moment. "Xavier's, the Baxter Building, and Stark Tower, were raided. The Fantastic Four are all accounted for, but Karla Storm is missing. Steve and Tony were arrested for not giving them Kielar Storm, and then Tommy apparently took a suit and disappeared off radar. They have a warrant for his arrest. Natasha hasn't been heard from and nobody has heard from my dad."

"And the compound?"

"Nobody was there when they raided. Devon, Blaine, Ryan and Nicole must have gone out after we left." Francis sighed. "Um, dad has a place we can probably lie low at. It's under an alias and he said I could use it anytime, so I guess now is the time."

"I'll try to contact the others, get them up to speed on what is happening and make sure they know not to go back." James said. "Azari?"

"Hmm?"

"How are you doing?" He questioned.

"I mean, we knew this was coming right?" Azari asked. "We knew, and we have trained and we have prepared. My mom, those kids…" his hand covers his mouth to keep calm as he shuts his eyes and takes several breaths. James gently touches his arm, Francis steps closer and puts his hand on his shoulder. "I'm not leaving any of you. If the choice comes for me to stay and fight with you or go home to Wakanda, I am not leaving. You three will come with me, or I will remain here, they will not have a choice."

"Well, this really sobered me up. I might need another drink." Francis mumbled.

"Really, Flit?'" Mara asked.

"Like you aren't going to join in." Francis rolled his eyes. "Let's just get to safety."

Elsewhere in L.A

Ryan O'Hare had joined S.H.I.E.L.D at a young age. They had recruited him with several others, but joined the West Coast Avengers team in the end, because of one Francis Barton. He had been awestruck when he met the other boy, a fan of Clint Barton, and the reason he took up using a bow and arrow as his preferred weapon. Francis didn't ask questions about his past like most people, he just questioned the future. When they hit it off, he started inviting him on missions with him, one's outside of S.H.I.E.L.D. They had notably pissed off several higher ups when they did this, but it was after the mission with the original Hawkeye, then the decision had been made for him to step back from the agency, at least for a time. He couldn't just leave, he had to bring his closest friends. Nicole Coulson.

The young adult had just found out that Phil Coulson was not her biological father and had stepped back from S.H.I.E.L.D rather easily. They had tried to convince her to stay, but to no avail. It was something she had been determined to do. Since she left, she was on better terms with Agent Coulson, but still refused all attempts at getting her to return. She had grown up wanting to be an agent and now wanted to step away and be her own person.

Before they had even announced that they were leaving though, they put in an appeal for Blaine Banner to be released. He had been arrested four years earlier and held at headquarters. The boy was quiet, very kind and caring. It had not been his fault he found out the hard way he had the Hulk inside him. When the won the appeal, they took him with them to the West coast compound. He didn't do much field work, but he did do a lot of science, and that came in handy.

It wasn't long before Devon came barging in when he found out his brother had been released. For years he had been trying to get him out of S.H.I.E.L.D custody, despite their step-father putting him there. Needless to say the older twin was not on good terms with that part of his family. They had yet to meet Bruce either. Once Devon was there, he refused to leave unless his brother went with him as well.

Their history with each other drew them close, much like the other four team members were. Their connections to S.H.I.E.L.D was something common, but their friendships were built on much more than that. Which was why they had forced Blaine out of his lab to get ice cream. Of all things that could get the eighteen year old out of the lab, it was anything sweet. That was how they ended up at Danny's Ice cream shop weekly. That is also how most of the workers knew them by name.

Especially Eliza, who had become Blaine's favorite person. None of them knew if it was because he liked her personality, or because everytime they walked in, she had a bag of homemade chocolate chip cookies for him. The first time that had happened, they all wondered when the development had taken place, only to find out that Blaine would leave on his own to visit her. It was a good development though for the rather recluse boy, he needed more than just a few people to socialize with.

So when they ventured out for the night, none were surprised when they ended up at the ice cream shop. Blaine hurried in first, a large smile on his face, having seen that Eliza was working through the window. She quickly came out from behind the counter and hugged Blaine, who kissed her cheek. Nicole and Ryan both glanced at Devon who just shrugged and went to their normal seat as his brother chatted with the girl.

"It's good to see you again. Will all of you have your usual?" She asked, going back behind the counter.

"Yes please." Nicole smiled walking up next to Blaine. "So, when did this happen?"

"Oh." Eliza turned red in her cheeks. "It just sort of happened." she said, making Nicole's order and handing it to her. "Maybe last week?"

"Just be good to him." Nicole told her before moving away.

"She's a bit protective of B." Ryan explained moving to where Nicole previously stood.

"It's okay. Blaine told me a bit about what happened in his past. I'm glad he has friends like you." Eliza smiled, handing him his order. "Here's Devon's as well."

"He'll come around." Ryan reassured her.

"I'm not worried about him. I have a twin as well. She might be the same way when she find out." Eliza laughed as she made blaines order and also grabbed a bag to hand to him. "I close up in an hour. "

"Maybe we can go for a walk?" Blaine asked.

"I would like that."

As the four sat and ate their ice cream several customers came in and out as it neared closing time. As the last ones left, several pings went off in the back room, making Eliza rush back. When she returned, her face was pale, and she looked terrified. "Blaine. You guys have to go. Something has happened and it isn't safe."

"What do you mean?" Devon answered as he tossed his empty container in the trash.

"My sister just called me. They're taking people, mutants from their homes." Eliza said.

"I won't leave you here." Blaine told her. "We can leave together. It will be safer. Right?" He asked looking at his friends. Nicole looked at Ryan, as if having a silent conversation with him, a habit they had picked up when they were agents together. "I won't leave her." he said firmly.

"She'll be safer without us around. They will only question…" Nicole began.

"Actually." Eliza started. "I'm a mutant. My sister and I were in New York for a while with a group called the Morlocks. We moved out here when I started college. She works with a team and they have been trying to keep an eye on the government situation and what they plan to do with mutants. That's why she called." She explained as she quickly started cleaning everything. "Xavier's School for the Gifted was raided. They went to Stark Tower and the Baxter Building. They also just went into an Avengers compound here in California."

All four of them stopped at the news they had just received. Nicole immediately stepped away from the group and pulled out a phone she didn't often use. Ryan did the same, though he pressed a communicator to try and get a hold of the rest of their team to make sure they were okay. "Blaine is going to be high on the threat list." Devon said out loud, making everyone pause in their movements. "Which means we do not have time to make calls or clean, we need to move now."

"We can't just.." Nicole started.

"No." Devon cut her off. "My brother has already been imprisoned before. You may have met him after the fact but you weren't there when he was forced to leave his home, and I will NEVER let that happen again. S.H.I.E.L.D has all the information regarding Blaine and you two, we don't know if they are involved, we don't know if they will hand that information over to the government. We don't know what the fuck is going on, so we are leaving now. If you don't want to leave with us, I will take my damn brother and get him to safety myself!" Devon said, his voice rising the more he spoke.

"He's right." Eliza said. "He's right. We need to go."

"I still have to contact the rest of the team." Ryan said.

"Then do it while we move, because if we don't go now it may be too late."

Secret Compound- Canada

Dakota Potts worked endlessly to make sure those coming in were as comfortable as possible. She finally had a moment to sit behind her computer, she pulled up the West Coast Avengers Compound and watched the feed of it being raided earlier. She leaned back in her chair and let out a sigh of relief seeing that it was empty. Dakota wasn't sure if it was because they had warning, or they had all just gone out for the night, but she was relieved. "Where are you?" She whispered to herself before she hacked into surveillance cameras throughout L.A. "Got you." she said, continuing to talk to herself as she erased the footage of her friends from any of the cameras. When she got to the last one and saw where they were she smiled. "You better contact me as soon as you can Mara."

Sliding her chair over to a set of screens on the wall she looked at them. "Now where the hell are you Thomas? It's not like you to be this quiet for so long. Why aren't you being the loud ass troublemaker that you always are?" she questioned. "You always make sure you are the center of attention, so where would you go hide?"

"Check Germany" a voice said, making Dakota jump.

"Dammit Kielar! Do not sneak up on me like that!" She yelled at him. "Why the hell would I check Germany?"

"Because that is where we have friends. Aaron and Dominick. He doesn't trust a lot of people, but we have known them for some time. They'll look out for him until he can safely get to us. They're both mutants, good people and very trustworthy."

"Well, I hope you are right. We are about to have to start the process of getting Steve and Tony out of custody, which means also dropping the charges on Tommy." Dakota explained. "So he needs to stay out of trouble until then." she paused. "Why wouldn't he just come here?"

"It was decided a while back that we wouldn't immediately end up at the same location. It was better if we split up so if one of us was followed." Kielat explained. "We had a feeling Steve and Tony wouldn't get out scot free, they never go down without a fight."

"Isn't that the truth." Dakota sighed. "You seem to be doing okay."

"I'm glad that is how I am coming off. I don't need people to know that I am not okay right now." He said. "But, I am better than I was. Bucky got work from this team he knows and they were able to rescue some of those taken, Karla was one of them. I know she's alive but, I still can't…" he taps the side of his head. "The link isn't there and it hurts. It's like a part of me is gone. I really need to see her and make sure she's really okay."

"Hopefully they will arrive soon then. I am pretty sure I know the team Bucky has been in contact with." She told him. "And they're good at what they do. "

"Well, I trust your judgement so thank you for telling me."

"We're practically family Kielar. And that is what family does." Dakota smiled. "So, why don't you sit down and try to locate the other half of the Avengers in California. I found James, Azari, Francis and Mara. We are still going to have to find Blaine, Devon, Nicole and Ryan. Their photos are right here if you need them. They were not at the compound when it was raided so we need to trace their footsteps and remove anything caught on camera, because we won't be the only ones looking for them."

"Okay, how do you know I can do this?"

"Because I followed everything you did when you found out you were adopted by Johnny. You aren't bad, but you left a trail I could follow. Now, less talk and more work."

"Says the person who was talking to herself."

"Sshh. it's how I think." Dakota said, turning back to the computer with a smile. It was the small things right now, they would fix this as long as they could all come together.