Hi everyone. 2019 is reaching its end. We're about to enter to 2020, or should I say, the New Roaring Twenties. Moving along, here is the new chapter of HercuLOUD. If you haven't read the new chapter of Loud Without Fear, do it after you read the chapter.
Chapter 14: First Mission in Italy (Part One)
Almost a week has passed since Tony Stark came to dinner at the Loud House and announced Lincoln's membership status in the Avengers, the twelve year old boy couldn't contain himself with the energy he is building up. In his room, he looked at the mirror and put on a confident smile. He was practicing his introduction when he meets the Avengers.
"Hello, my name is Lincoln Loud," He spoke with a clear tone as he was greeting the entire team. "Greetings Avengers, meet your new member, Hercules, but you call me Lincoln Loud," Lincoln ended with a grin on his face. "I'm so excited to meet you all. I'm a great fan- no I can't tell them that. They know the whole world loves them," He shakes his head before resuming politely. "Tony and Peter told me all about you. I'm can't wait to work with you guys," Lincoln nod his head, finally found the words to greet Earth's Mightiest Heroes respectfully. The communicator sat on his desk. Lincoln checked on the device that Tony gave him. This morning, he received word from him that he is reported to the Avengers' H.Q.
"This is it," Lincoln break the fourth wall. "I'm finally living up to the big leagues. Today is the day I get to meet the Avengers. I'm nervous and excited. What Tony said back at dinner, I will receive about seventy-five percent of the team with open arms. The other twenty-five, not so much. But Peter will have my back," He frown at what Tony mentioned some of the heroes, like Captain American, aren't thrill to have him being part of the team. Maybe if he shows them he got what it takes then they'll respect him as a reliable hero. "Do I also mention it's my first mission? Tony didn't say what is my mission, but I gotta prepared for anything," Across him was a sack bag that contain his Hercules suit. Lincoln grab it and walked out of his room.
The Loud family prepare for their only son and brother leaving on his first mission. Though Leni made the party felt like he was going away for camp. A banter is up with the bold words "GOOD LUCK, LINCOLN." Orange balloons are around the ceiling. A cake in the kitchen that was waiting to be brought in. Despite telling her it was not a goodbye, Lynn Sr baked the cake. Peter was there to take his student to the Avengers' Headquarters. He felt excited for the comic fan boy. Today is the day he meet the other heroes and his first mission. Peter came here when he saw the entire party decorations.
"Gotta say, Leni," Peter whistle at the balloons surrounding the living room ceiling. "You went out, but you do know he's not leaving home forever."
"Don't bother, Peter," Luna replied, standing beside him and drinking her brand soda. "She wanted this extra perfect for our little bro's departure," She asked Peter if she wanted a drink but Peter decline.
Lincoln's footsteps made the Loud family look at the only boy with the sack bag in hand. For just over a month ago, the Loud family went on board to help Lincoln get in touch with his mutant power and help him become a hero. It was hard for the family to see him leave to the Avengers' Headquarters and go on his first mission.
"Look at that, my little boy is heading to meet Earth's Mightiest Heroes," Lynn Sr proudly stated, standing next to his wife. His eyes build up in tears. "I promise myself I wasn't going to cry!" Rita tap her husband as he cry on her shoulder.
"You're going to do great, little bro!" Luna flashed him a thumbs up. Lynn Jr body slam Lincoln friendly.
"With your great and crazy power, no bad guy will stand against you!" She expresses loudly.
"You're gonna drive everyone being punched up by your power. Get it?" Luan jokes. The family, and Peter, groan while her dad laugh. The rest of the family is on board giving Lincoln friendly advice. A few pats, lovely hugs, and a kiss on the cheek.
Peter stood at his student with a confident smile "Ready Lincoln?" To this, Lincoln Loud gave Spider-Man a smirk.
"Ready Peter! Is our ride outside?"
Before Peter can answer, a glowing yellow portal opens up in the arc of the kitchen. The Louds stood in awe. With his student distracted, Peter shook his head as to whom it was. Dr. Strange walks inside the portal and addresses his presence to the people in the living room.
"Parker, Loud, it's time to go," Dr. Strange point to the two heroes. Turning his head to the Louds, he greeted them despite being gobsmacked "Good evening, Louds."
"Dudes, it's a wizard!" Luna whispered to the family.
"He's a sorcerer, and his name is Dr. Strange," Lucy corrected in a hushed manner. Lisa would normally correct either of the family members but she was gleaming with a large smile of seeing the famous Dr. Stephen Strange.
"Bye everyone, I'll be back," Lincoln grab his sack bag. Then he is pulled by Lori to get into a hug by everyone with loving words.
"Please be careful, Lincoln!" The twins said in unison, hugging his waist.
"Listen to what Mr. Stark and his comrades are saying to you," Rita advise her son. "Don't anger them."
"I promise, mom," Lincoln agree, a bit annoyed. Like he could ever angered with an Avenger.
"Linky, promise me you won't get yourself hurt," Leni said, sniffing. Lincoln can tell his big sister is worrying about him being in the front lines. And just like the dizzy Loud teenager, the rest of the family are agreeing as well.
"I will," The family pull back the hug. Lincoln stand next with his mentor. Both of them walked inside the portal with Dr. Strange. Lincoln turn back to his family and gave them a final wave, which the family wave back.
"Bye Bye, Wincoln!" Lily wave at him. Lincoln resume walking just as the Loud family saw the portal closed.
"Be safe, little bro," Luna prayed with sad eyes.
Lincoln kept staring at the wall that was the portal for over a minute till Peter nudge him on the shoulder. Turning his face, the entire Avengers are there in a room and sitting with a circular table. Lincoln's mouth dry with the eyes looking at him. Nick Fury stand up and walk with both hands in his back.
"Lincoln Loud, welcome to the Avengers' Headquarters. My name is Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D," The African-American man addresses himself. "You already know the entire team as well as the team knows you," Lincoln timidly wave his hand to the team. None of the members wave back; all of them kept staring at the boy with blank expressions. Except for Tony Stark who salute the boy. Nick told Lincoln to take a seat. Lincoln found one between Black Widow and Thor, both held friendly demeanor.
Returning back to his seat, Director Fury resume speaking "I'm all about giving the new member an introduction on the team, but that would have to be on hold. Right now, we have a situation," He type on the keypad and, at the center of the circular table, an image pop up of mid twenties man with brown hair and wearing a casual black shirt and blue jeans. Lincoln recognizes the man as one of Spider-Man's enemies, Hydro-Man. "Morris Bench, also known as Hydro-Man, was last seen at a cargo ship from Queens," A security clip replay the man hiding in one of the boxes undetected by the workers. "Nine days later after departure, the ship is ripped apart," Next was the cargo ship, now torn apart from what it appears the result of waves. "Workers escaped as soon as the ship was being attacked. A few witnesses say they saw Morris. The location the ship was found in the middle of Italy. Morris won't stay there; he'll probably notice agents to retrieve him." Another video shows Morris at a train station and ordering a ticket. "He's already heading to Venice. No word of him causing a major flood. Parker and Loud, you two are heading there to subdue Morris."
"We're on it, Mr. Fury," Peter spoke to the man, and Nick rolled his eyes.
"And it's Director Fury. How many times do I have to tell you? Loud, get your suit ready and meet back with Parker on the jet immediately. Dismissed," Nick left the room, leaving the Avengers raise up and walked to the new member.
"It's an honor to meet the mighty Hercules," Thor proudly stated, shaking Lincoln's hand. Lincoln felt the Asgartian's hand matching the same strength as his. Thor chuckle how Lincoln's calm expression "That's a handshake you got there, Lincoln."
"Thank you," Lincoln pull back and turn to greet Black Widow.
"Welcome to the team, Lincoln," Natashia smile, which Lincoln gave one back. A pat on the back made the boy to face Scott Lang with a large grin. When Lincoln pause at Captain America, the pit of stomach aches him. Remembering what Tony had said of some of the Avengers aren't thrilled to have a child in the team, the boy wasn't sure whether to greet the legendary First Avenger. Captain America still had the blank expression on his face, with slight from.
"C-Captain," Lincoln gulp and extend his hand to the World War II hero. Tense silence filled the atmosphere. The team looked at the two heroes left and right. Peter felt a little scared for his student of facing Captain America. After a full minute, Steve raise his hand and accepted Lincoln's handshake.
"Welcome, son," He stated. Lincoln closed his eyes in relief, same goes with Peter. "You should probably change and meet up with Parker at the jet. Banner, show him to his room," Bruce drag Lincoln out of the room with Peter leaving the room.
"What do you think of him?" Clint asked, getting a good look of the boy.
"He shown a great impression," Thor answer.
"I'm still not happy about letting the kid in team or giving him his first mission," Sam added, still sticking to his friend's idea of Lincoln staying at Royal Woods to be the city's hero rather the entire world.
"Give the kid a chance," Carol spoke a little harshly. "He's done well beating Sytsevich with one punch. And Peter is behind him."
"Well said, Carol," Tony added, offering his few cents to this. "You guys may not be ok with having an eleven year old in the group. Someday, you're gonna thank me again. He's a real hero in heart," The Avengers didn't know what to make of this rather than having someone so young as using his powers to help people rather than hiding them out of fear. Captain America and a few others wanted him to stay out of the team's business and continue helping the little guy (i.e. Royal Woods).
Lincoln joined Peter in the garage where the jet is at, wearing his Hercules outfit. Peter is in his Spider-Man suit. The two heroes enter the jet. Peter sat on the lodge chair. Lincoln took the other chair next to him. Nick Fury stand up in front of the cockpit. Motioning to the pilot, Nick said "Lincoln, this is Maria Hill. She'll be taking you and Parker to Venice," Lincoln saw a beautiful early thirties brunette woman. He waved at her shyly, making the woman smile and wave back. Maria advise Nick she's about to take off. Nick pat Lincoln on the shoulder as he was leaving.
"Be careful," Lincoln can sense the serious tone in the Director's tone. "You're about to be in the front line. This isn't like facing a massive dude in a Rhino suit. Don't screw up," After giving him a pep talk, Nick left the jet just as the door closed. Outside, the engine roar like fire blaster. Lincoln put his seatbelt on. The jet took off like any plane dose, despite the intensity of speed it was doing.
"This is it," Lincoln whispered to himself. Peter is distracted on his phone and looking at a video he doesn't want to know. "I'm gonna show them I'm a true Avenger. Just hope my family can see me in action," As the white haired boy is ready to face his next battle on his first official mission, his prayers are undoubtedly will come true. What the boy didn't know is a certain sister had put a small tracker the size of an ant inside the sack bag during the family hugging Lincoln. The bug was unnoticed by the boy, which was on his cloak.
Looks like his family is going to see him in action after all. Unless if the Avengers don't found out first.
Lincoln's next battle is Hydro-Man and his first mission is in Venice. I haven't seen Spider-Man Far From Home, but I saw the scene where Hydro-Man attacked and Mysterio shows up to save the day. It would be awesome to have Lincoln and Peter fighting Hydro-Man. I'm also thinking of bringing in the other Elementals like Molten-Man, Sandman, Eletro, and Cyclone and one by one they fight Lincoln. Anway, hope you spent the remaining days of 2019. The next chapter will be up in January. Same goes with Loud Without Fear (if I can come up with a new chapter and Lincoln's next villain) and Kunoichi of Royal Woods. The next installment of Total Drama one shot is also coming up. If you wanna chat on recent stories, do so. See you all later. NiteOwl18 out!