This chapter came out on the 18 of June in 2017 and on this day tis Fathers day. A happy Fathers day to you all
Let's not dilly dally and continue were we left off.
So I've already gotten feedback and so far it's down the middle with the whole Aura thing. Edboy(HEY EDBOY) gave a great list of the avengers with unlocked Aura and semblances. The OKwriter said only for Clint to get his Aura unlocked, but again we shall see.
I considered it for a while and decided to have Steve's Aura unlocked but not right now. Steve having his aura unlocked will be pivotal to the plot later on. It took me a little bit of brainstorming but decided it is necessary to the development of other characters and the world at large.
The rest of the Avengers are still up in the air but we shall see. Clint seems to be a likely candidate and maybe Sam. Pietro, Wanda and Scott will be tricky to justify since they have their abilities but we'll see in time.
Again, this is one of my more experimental crossovers and I hope for it to take off. My best two crossovers are Along Came a Spider and Noble Justice. They are my best work and I hope I can add this one amongst my best writing and work.
That's all I've got to say this time
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Avenging Remnant Chapter 2: So there's more to it than just this universe huh?
Cold black and red eyes opened to gaze upon her barren wasteland of her headquarters.
Down below, more and more Grimm manifested from the pools of black essence going out into the world to spread fear and chaos.
There plans were underway, the Fall Maiden was currently being tracked by her faithful student Cinder along with her subordinates.
However…something has changed. A shift has occurred that troubled her greatly.
Gritting her teeth, Salem concentrated on the shift to only find…nothing.
What could it be?
"Salem" Said a deep, calm voice from behind
The witch didn't turn back but acknowledged the man who stood behind her
"Hazel" Salem said calmly
"Something troubles you greatly" Hazel said calmly "It takes a lot to do that"
Salem could only close her eyes once more, exhaling in slight frustration
"Indeed I am troubled" Salem admitted, turning to face one the members of her inner circle "There has been a disturbance in the order of the world. A great change has happened, one that can prove to be a great threat against us and our goals"
Hazel arched a brow at the statement, slightly concerned
"What could it be?" Hazel inquired
Salem once more gazed out onto the wasteland
"I do not know" Salem admitted through her teeth. If there was one thing Salem despised above all else was not knowing the important events that transpired in the world
"What is it you want us to do?" Hazel asked
"Send out word to Tyrian and Cinder" Salem ordered "Tell them to keep their eyes out for any unusual developments. The same goes for you Hazel. I am not taking any chances. Whatever has arrived is not of this world"
"Not of this world?" Hazel asked
"Indeed" Salem stated "Whatever it is that has come to Remnant, I do not believe it is of our world"
Hazel only bowed, departing shortly after.
Salem narrowed her eyes, clenching her fists momentarily
'A Challenge to us?' Salem mused internally 'Perhaps that is what we need to establish ourselves'
Aurora Town
3 days had passed since Steve Rogers and his team of Avengers had arrived in this place called Remnant. And since that time, the townspeople were treating them like celebrities.
Granted they did save the town in a few short hours since their arrival but still.
Currently, the six were in the library once more, taking Clint and Steve's idea of reading up on the world around seeing that this was starting to look more and more like another world. So it's best to find out as much as they could about this place.
Such as the map of the world, it's continents, its governments and kingdoms along with the fact that the freaking moon is shattered into pieces and yet remains in orbit of the planet.
Then there's the 'wildlife'
Apparently the creatures they fought had a name and quite the history to them.
Grimm, creatures of darkness that are attracted to negative emotions like fear and anger whose origins remain a mystery to world at large.
"So that's what we fought" Scott said as he found a book on identified Grimm.
What the Avengers noticed was the name of some of the elements in this world seemed to reflect off of certain aspects from their world.
Such as the Ursa Minors and Major that attacked the two were like the constellations back home.
Then there were the Beowolves, similar to that of the hero of legend.
Nevermore from Edgar Allen Poe
Griffons like that from ancient Greek and Roman Mythology
While others such as Goliaths, Beringels, Taijitu and Boarbatusks resembled enlarged animals of earth
Then there was the Faunus. Humans that appear to have animal features and traits and yet, judging from the history of the world and groups like the White Fang, it seems that they face discrimination.
One such prime example is that of the Schnee-Dust company as article in regards to their treatment of Faunus employees borders near slavery.
Still, this was a lot of information to take in all at once so right now in isolated corner of the library, the Avengers spoke with one another in regards to their next course of action.
"Alright, there's no two way streets about it" Clint declared "We are in another world"
"This is too crazy" Pietro moaned, dragging his hands over his face "When we became Avengers…"
"Our job is too basically take on the crazy and impossible" Steve said to the speedster "But…even I admit. This seems to be a bit above our pay grade"
"Another world" Sam murmured "Do you think it had something to do with those weird energy fluctuations back in Wakanda?"
"Seems to be the only answer we have right now" Wanda said with a shrug "Still…What are we gonna do Steve? Aside from Scott, we're not exactly the smartest in terms of technology or either Sci-fi stuff"
"I know" Steve said with a somber nod, thinking about the old allies that they had fought with not too long ago "Dammit"
Sam had a guess as to what was on Steve's mind but decided against bringing it up.
"I don't know about you guys but isn't a little weird that nothing else has happened since we came here?" Scott spoke up
"What do you mean?" Sam asked
"It's just that…judging from the way the townspeople reacted and the way that Gin guy keeps looking at us" Scott pointed out "I expected we'd run into someone important here or something else might have happened"
"What do you mean by the way Gin was looking at us?" Wanda asked
Though she could read minds easily, Wanda has decided to do it when absolutely necessary. At first she wanted to do so from Gin but decided against it, thinking it would a breach of trust and faith after the kindness he displayed to her and her friends
"Like he's analyzing us" Clint answered for Scott "Trying to figure out everything he could about us with just the way we are"
"How do you know that?" Pietro asked and Clint simply pointed to his eyes and said "Hawkeye, see more than just what's in front of me"
"What about you Scott?" Steve asked
"Well I was trained by an old man who always had this look that said 'I'm watching you every move to see what you can do'" Scott humorously explained "That and I've had three years of jail time to learn a lot of different 'looks' that people have on their faces"
Silence
"Um…did I say too much?"
"No no" Steve waved off with a chuckle
"Excuse me" Said a voice from behind
The avengers turned to see Gin standing before them, cane in hand.
"Mayor Gin" Steve said respectfully
"I hope you are all doing well" Gin asked getting nods from everyone
"Anything we can do to help you with Sir?" Sam asked politely
"As a matter of fact, you can" Gin said, nodding to Sam "Follow me please, there are a group of people I would like you all to meet"
Obliging, the Avengers got up and followed Gin into his personal office.
There waiting for them were three individuals, one with Silver hair, one with blond and one brunette.
"Gentlemen" Gin said "Lady. I would like to introduce you all to my friends and colleagues"
"Pleasure to meet you" Steve said
"The pleasure is all ours" The man with silver hair and spectacles came up and offered his hand to Steve who shook it
"You must the Avengers I've heard so much about from Gin" Silver hair said "I do admit, you do look the part"
"Thanks" Steve said "I think. My name is Steve Rogers. These are my friends, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, Clint Barton, Scott Lang and Sam Wilson"
"A pleasure to meet you all" Silver said "My name is Ozpin, headmaster of Beacon Academy. These are my comrades and associates Glynda Goodwitch and Qrow Branwen"
The Huntsmen and Huntress nodded in turn
"Beacon Academy?" Wanda stepped forward "That is the school that trains those Huntsmen and Huntresses of Remnant yes?"
"Precisely" Ozpin nodded "And I would like to take you all there and speak with you in a more secure and private setting"
The Avengers couldn't help but tense at those words, feeling slightly uneasy.
Ozpin noticed this and quickly tried to placate their concerns.
"I mean you no harm" Ozpin reassured "I only wish to speak with you all without interruptions. There are a great deal of things we have to discuss, questions that needed to be answered on both ends"
Steve stared intently at the headmaster, looking back to the others in a silent conversation.
Turning back, Steve answered for all of them
"I think we can agree to that"
Ozpin smiled like that to a friend
Several hours later
The Avengers and Ozpins group were soon in the headmasters office standing on opposites end of the desk.
"Now that introductions are out of the way" Ozpin said "I'd like to truly get to know you all. First of all, none of us have ever heard of the Avengers or any of your names or monikers. Who are you people really?"
"Before we do that, we just wanna throw out a few things" Steve said
"Yeah, have you guys ever heard of this guy named Tony Stark?" Sam said
"Can't say we have" Ozpin said, Qrow, Glynda and gin shaking their heads as well
"Thor? Hulk?"
"That Spider-guy? Black Panther?"
"New York? Loki? Ultron? War Machine?"
Everything they threw out there, the residents of Remnant all shook their heads in No.
The Avengers all sighed in acceptance and frustration.
"Ok so" Scott rubbed the back of his head "How do we say this without sounding crazy…"
"We're from another world" Pietro bluntly stated "Probably reality altogether"
"Dude, does the word subtle mean anything to you?" Sam deadpanned
"What? How do you expect to tell them that by being Subtle?" Pietro asked "It's not exactly we can hint at so easily"
"You're all from another reality?!" Glynda Goodwitch said in disbelief "How is this possible? How can we know what you're saying is true?"
"Jeez, that's some crazy shit" Qrow murmured, going for his flask
"Another universe" Gin said in a low voice, furrowing his brows in thought
Ozpin had an unreadable expression but one could see in his eyes the slight surprise at hearing such news.
"Ozpin" Gin spoke up "Do you recall my reports of unusual energy fluctuations occurring around Aurora Town?"
"Yes…Why?" Ozpin asked slowly "Are you suggesting?"
"Did you just say energy fluctuations?" Steve cut in
"Yes" Gin said, eyeing the super soldier "By any chance…?"
"We were doing investigations of our own from where we came from" Sam stated "We were on missions of our own cause we kept finding laboratories across the nation of Wakanda. They were experimental and maybe even dangerous"
"Why would you assume them to be dangerous?" Glynda asked
"Every lab we found had scientists being held hostage with shock collars that forced them to work and possibly even kill them" Clint said
That greatly disturbed the hunters but Ozpin gestured for them to continue.
"We managed to track and shut down almost all of the underground labs, rescuing all of the scientists that were being held hostage" Steve said "But then we reached the last one and all that we ran into was a light and then…we ended up here"
Ozpins group could only stare at them in slight amazement. Well slight for Ozpin. The other three openly gaped.
"That is…truly much to digest" Ozpin said, leaning into his chair almost tiredly "But something tells me that you're not the kind to lie about something like this"
"Something tells me you're right' Clint remarked earning an amused smirk out of OZ and Qrow
"Well then" Ozpin propped his elbows up on his desk "Allow us to indulge you in a tale of this world. We'd like to know more about you, but I believe it'd be better if we tell you about ourselves and the world at large first"
"Fair trade" Steve said
Ozpin went on to explain in a condensed detailed description of the state and history of the world with the help of his colleagues
They covered the primary topics of the four kingdoms to the academies that trained the future warriors and protectors of the people from the endless onslaught of Grimm that inhabit the world.
When several of the Avengers brought up the mention of Dust and Aura, Goodwitch explained how Dust was the great equalizer in their struggle against the Grimm and how it furthered the advancement of humanity on Remnant.
Aura was the manifestation of one's soul taken shape in a shield like fashion that can used in an offensive manner as well, along with further manipulation of it which would eventually develop into a personal Semblance. The semblance is unique ability that is an extension of the persons aura, giving the Huntsmen or Huntress a power specific to them and their fighting capabilities.
There isn't a full understanding of the three elements as scientists today are still trying to figure out every aspect of Dust, Aura and Semblances.
He then went on a brief history lesson of the world and the great conflicts that had occurred, all the way up to this very point.
"Whew" Clint dryly stated "Gotta love the war and discrimination. Love the fact that it's a multiversal problem"
"Tragically, that is human nature" Ozpin said
"I'm not sure about saying this, but things have been escalating a lot out there" Qrow said tiredly "Not getting any easier really"
Steve stared down at the floor intently.
"This job" Steve said, gaining everyone's attention "It never gets any easier. You try to do as much good as you can even in the face of overwhelming adversity. And sometimes, that means you're gonna lose. But you never give up. Cause that's what we have to do"
The natives of Remnant couldn't help but find themselves in slight awe of the man in the 'blue tights'. His conviction and moral behind those words resonated with them.
His team couldn't help but smile or smirk knowingly at the bleeding patriot.
"So" Ozpin got his bearings together "We've told you about our world. What about yours?"
"You wanna take this one again Cap?' Sam said with a grin "I know you're one for inspirational speeches and all"
Steve shook his head in amusement at his friend's antics
"Our kinda world does begin with you Cap" Clint said thoughtfully "We'll add in bits and pieces after you come out of the ice"
Steve only shot Clint a look who shrugged with a shit eating grin.
Shaking his head once more, Steve essentially did a small retelling of his life from being drafted into the army as a weak, skinny kid from Brooklyn to being selected into the super soldier program.
With some embarrassment and laughter from his team, he recounted his time being first used as a propaganda piece in the war until he finally went overseas to fight the true enemy of WWII. Hydra.
This greatly intrigued and slightly frightened the Ozpin group at the thought of a mad man like Red Skull so hell bent on conquering the world and proving to all that he is superior.
"And then, knowing I couldn't stop the plane in time" Steve said with a somber tone "I had to crash the plane. Went under for nearly 70 years"
Clint stepped in and filled in the blanks of the world.
He touched on the establishment of the UN and SHIELD which then lead into the 21st century.
"Then" Steve said "Everything changed in 2008. Our old ally Tony Stark revealed to the world that he's the superhero known as Iron Man. And since then in the 8 years in our world, things began to change at a rapid pace"
The Avengers now chipped in with everything, from Hulk being exposed to the public. The arrival of the Thunder God Thor(Which stunned the Remnant natives), Cap being thawed out of the ice. The Avengers coming together for the first time ever to prevent an alien invasion by Thor's brother Loki. Iron Man taking on the Mandarin. Thor's duel with Malekith. The collapse of Shield revealing itself to be HYDRA all along and the added bonus on Steve's best friend from the past being their brainwashed assassin.
That made Ozpin and his allies jaws drop. What kind maddening world did these people live in?
They continued on with The Avengers Reuniting once more to be a more present safeguard on Earth.
Pietro and Wanda briefly explained their blind rage and devotion to their country leading them to inadvertently working under Hydra which lead to them gaining their powers.
Steve and Clint quickly spoke on the many raids the Avengers team did in taking down Hydra's growing influence and publicity across the world, learning that they possessed Loki's staff, an instrument that could cause mass destruction if in the wrong hands.
Following after the latest raid, Wanda admitted with shame that due to her misguided powers, she accidentally forced Tony in creating a threat that may have proved to be far greater than Hydra.
Ultron
Ozpin, Qrow, Glynda and Hazel couldn't help but be utterly flabbergasted at the thought of a machine, an AI, determined to bring about the end of mankind. So much so that he would result to literally carving out a piece of the Earth and use that piece as a meteorite, completely destroying the Earths populace.
There was also the addition of the birth of Vision who was a synthetic superhuman essentially choosing to fight for humanity and the Avengers.
Following Ultron's climactic defeat, the Avengers went through a reformation.
Hulk chose to leave on his own accord due to the fear of his powers.
Thor departed to search for those 'infinity stones' he had spoken of earlier.
Tony and Clint chose to retire.
Leaving only Steve and Nat in leading the new line up of the Avengers comprised of Pietro, Wanda, Vision, Sam and Rhodey AKA War Machine.
Scott went into a brief explanation of his origin story on his time in jail which lead him to try and go straight for the sake of his daughter. Many blunders later, he was given a chance by a scientist and former special operative for shield as well as the previous Ant-man, Hank Pym.
Scott took that chance and told of how with Hank and his daughter Hope, they took down Pym technologies new CEO and crazed business man Darren Cross.
After all was said and done, the Avengers were met with stunned silence.
How could they not.
They know that their world was not perfect and while they did live in an 'era of peace' there were still dark forces threatening that peace and the constant presence of the Grimm.
But here were a group of people who had fought and prevented world ending events consistently, yet the threats they faced seemed to be escalating in size along with the number of enhanced individuals.
They did all of this without Aura.
"That" Gin spoke up "Was truly quite the tale"
"Indeed" Glynda whispered "How is it all possible that you dealt with this?"
"Honestly Ma'am" Steve said respectfully "I have no idea"
"We just take it in stride" Clint said "If no one will defend the world, who will?"
"Who will indeed" Qrow said with a nod, the level of respect he felt towards them growing
"But something tells me there is more to this story" Ozpin said analytically "I can't help but notice one retired Avenger standing amongst your ranks with one new one while three of the aforementioned 'New Avengers' are absent"
That caused several of the team to suck in their breaths momentarily.
"What happened?" Glynda softly asked
"We became divided" Steve said bitterly, more at himself than anyone else
"Can you…elaborate?" Ozpin asked tentatively. He did not wish to pry on something very personal as it was clearly seen.
"No it's alright" Steve said, leaning on the desk
"So" He began "Even after all those events, the madness that came with the job, a lot of people were left unhappy. The world government became increasingly disgruntled with the thought of a group of unsanctioned, unsupervised living weapons of mass destruction going through borders without a second thought, taking the fight to immediate threats rather than wading through the paper politics that is usually required. So they acted and created the Sokovia accords"
"Basically" Pietro said with a frown "Big government wished to control us and make sure we became their lapdogs. They imprisoned my sister and I, and it was done by one of the Avengers themselves"
Oz stared intently at Steve.
The Avengers went on to break down the Civil War that split the Avengers down the middle.
One side for government believing that due to their increasing mistakes, they had to be put in check.
The other opposing it due to past experiences that showed them that they couldn't trust a group of people with agendas that could change on the fly.
How the Winter soldiers forced involvement, Steve's best friend was another catalyst for the supporting side to take more drastic actions.
Neither side wanted to fight, but that is what it came down to.
"So what happened after?" Glynda asked softly
"One of the people who originally supported the accords for his own reasons realized the folly of his actions granted us asylum in his country. T'challa, king of Wakanda and the Black Panther" Steve said
"Afterwards, we used that time to rest and recover from everything that had transpired" Steve continued "We didn't want to get complacent so we…"
"You primarily" Pietro said
"We" Steve jokingly glared at Pietro "Offered our help to T'challa in anything we could do to help around Wakanda because we did not wish to get complacent. Which eventually lead to where we are right now"
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There remained a prevailing silence in the room on both sides. The atmosphere wasn't tense necessarily but it wasn't relaxed to say the least.
"That…" Ozpin was the first to break the silence "Is quite the tale to be told"
"That was the short version" Wanda said with a strained smile "There's a lot we left out"
"I can imagine" Qrow said, taking another swig of his flask
"So that just leaves one question" Glynda said in professionalism "What are you all going to do now?"
The Avengers glanced at Glynda before exchanging looks with one another.
"We're…not really sure" Steve admitted "We just got here a few days ago"
"And in that time, you save Gins town twice upon arrival" Ozpin said, bringing up a screen of them standing together after their battle with pack of Grimm "As well as gained popularity in a short amount of time"
The Avengers saw the multiple articles on screen discussing who they were, what they did and where exactly did they come from.
"Well, we weren't exactly subtle in our appearance" Sam remarked
"Indeed" Ozpin said "And with good reason after all. You saw people in danger and you responded as you would"
"That still leaves us with nothing" Sam admitted "We have no idea how we got here and have no idea how to get back home. We're all stuck here"
Ozpin stared hard at the Avengers, brainstorming multiple possibilities as to what and how to do with them.
These are good people who fight for a just cause. Allies like these that were basically presented to them on a silver platter and Oz was not about to let that go to waste.
"May I speak with my Colleagues privately for the time being?" Ozpin asked politely
The Avengers were wary but obliged in his request, departing to wait outside the office. And by outside, a literal floor down.
"What do you make of them?" Ozpin asked his group
"They're crazy as fuck" Qrow said "That's for sure"
"Qrow" Glynda scolded "How can you say that haphazardly?"
"Not saying that it's a bad thing" Qrow remedied "It's just I think about what they say and well…I thought my line of work was crazy"
"They are powerful individuals" Gin said "And to think they don't utilize Aura in the slightest"
"Makes me dread the kind of enemies they have that requires a team of super powered individuals like them to bring down threats such as that Ultron of Loki" Glynda said with a shudder
"We do not want them as our enemies" Ozpin lightly commented, a faraway look in his eyes.
One that was noticed by a dusty old Qrow.
"What hair brained scheme are you thinking of now, Ozzy?" Qrow asked "If it involves them, you better move carefully"
"You want to recruit them" Gin stated knowing it to be fact than theory
"Ozpin" Glynda said sharply "That is a rather large gamble you're playing at. These aren't students you were speaking to, they are experienced, battle hardened people who have fought in a large sum of conflicts"
"And that is exactly what we need right now" Ozpin said in complete seriousness, standing up out of his chair
The headmaster walked around his desk and began to pace.
"I recall your reports whenever you go out on your missions, Qrow" Oz stated "And you yourself have stated to me a growing concern of the world at large. New types of Grimm appearing, new threats manifesting form the darkness of which we have no sight of at times. The Queen and her pawns"
They shifted uncomfortably at the thought of…her.
"So you think we need more help?" Gin said
"No we need true allies" Ozpin said firmly "Paragons who can fight and defend this world while also helping in preparing the next generation of Huntsmen and Huntresses. These Avengers are an opportunity we cannot pass up. We need the help that they can give now and use whatever it is they can give us before they're gone"
"How can you be so sure of this Oz?" Glynda asked "From the looks of things, they wish to return back to their own world. They wish to return and do their responsibilities to their world"
"I am perfectly aware of that Glynda" Ozpin said "And we shall do what we can in helping them"
"What?" Qrow said in surprise "How? Help them in returning back to their universe? I don't think interdimensional travel is within our line of work"
"Who said it is not?" Ozpin said, getting bewildered looks from Qrow and Glynda. Gin stood in silent contemplation
"The people in this room and a select few others have been an ongoing group of individuals that know greater secrets of the world than most know about" Ozpin said "The Maidens, the two brothers, Grimm itself. Our duties are to safeguard Remnant from any and all that threaten the destabilization of the world"
"What does that have to do with them helping us?" Glynda asked stiffly
It was Gin that answered
"There are certain secrets that each of us know that allow us to help safeguard Remnant from those who wish to destroy all that is innocent and true" Gin said "From the Maidens to the four relics. However, there are other items out there that have been lost to time. Items that once were believed to have held insurmountable power that would allow those who possess them to do, basically anything they wanted to do"
"What are you saying Gin?" Qrow said
"There may be a way to send the Avengers home" Gin said gravely "But the time it will take may be long"
"We will tell them" Ozpin said in finality "We will tell them everything"
"Everything?" Glynda was now alarmed "Ozpin there's gambling but then there's blind faith and stupidity. You do realize what you're doing here"
"Yes" Ozpin nodded "Yes I do"
He personally went to fetch the Avengers and bring them back up to his office.
Now all stood back in the room.
The Avengers noted the tense air surrounding the others but decided not to question it.
"I understand that we are all dealing with something beyond our understanding" Ozpin said, glancing to his colleagues "Some more so than others. But I have a proposition for the six of you. More so, a request and invitation"
The Avengers were curious but let him continue.
"There is much to discuss" Ozpin said "But before I tell you about this Invitation and request, allow me to ask you a question that works in tandem with the prior statement"
"And that is?" Sam asked
"What's your favorite Fairy Tale?"
The next day
Ozpin had been gracious enough to give the Avengers separate rooms in Beacon academy, as well as a change in wardrobe and meals and a bath.
Currently, the empty teacher's lounge is where we find our heroes who were seated around a round table, discussing the conversations of yesterday.
"So there's apparently four women who represent the seasons and four artifacts that represent everything humanity is from free will to destiny" Clint recounted
"And he wants us to help him in their fight against whoever this Salem person is and also to become teachers here at his academy" Sam added "Something Steve can do easily"
"Why exactly can I do it easily?" Steve asked with amused irritation
"Cause you are you, Captain" Pietro said with a grin
"Right"
"But should we consider it?" Scott said warily
They lapsed into silence, a feeling of dread washing over them
"They did admit that they had no idea on how to get us home" Wanda said glumly
"But Gin offered to start looking for ways to get home" Clint said "And that means patience. Which is both good and bad"
"Good and bad?" Pietro said
"Good in the sense that we're not rushing in blindly and looking for obscure and maybe dangerous ways of getting home" Clint explained "Bad as in god knows how much time may pass while they search for ways home"
"So we're stuck here then" Sam said dejectedly
"Oh man" Scott murmured, looking much more depressed now "Cassie"
"We'll get back home Scott" Clint said, fellow father placing a hand on Scott's shoulder
"What do we do Cap?" Sam asked, making all heads turn to their leader.
Steve crossed his arms in thought, seriously thinking on what to do next.
"Let me just…think about it a little longer" Steve said "For now, take some time to yourselves. It's been a long few days"
Taking their leaders advice, each Avenger went off to do whatever it is they wanted to.
Clint and Wanda went off to the library of Beacon to learn more about this place.
Pietro was feeling starved so he stockpiled on food.
Sam and Scott figured there should be some kind of lab around here somewhere or a place where they can do some checkups on their suit.
And Steve?
Steve found a training room and was currently in training pants and a skin tight sleeveless t-shirt.
Approaching a punching bag, Steve hit it several times casually testing its strength.
Seeing that it was sturdy, Steve glanced around the gym until he found what he was looking for.
Walking over to the small dispenser, Steve grabbed some tape and began wrapping it around his hands until he felt a firmness around his hands.
Flexing his fingers, Steve went back over to the punching bag and got into a stance.
Captain America began to pound away at the bag with his fists in rapid succession, slowly upping his strength with every strike.
Changing forms, Steve continued to lay on the power, punching it harder and harder with every strike.
This time he added powerful kicks, picking up speed now after every strike.
POW POW POW POW
This continued on for nearly an hour and the strikes were getting harder and beginning to actually damage the punching bag.
Steve was so invested in his little training regime he failed to notice the gym door open.
A curious Glynda Goodwitch entered the room, wanting to see who could be using the gym at a time like this.
She was surprised to find Steve Rogers in an intense training session.
Her eyes widened slightly at the state of the bag.
Steve kept laying on the punches and kicks when he suddenly found himself in a bit of a relapse.
Then it all hit him at once.
It wasn't the war this time however.
It was his time since his awakening.
Meeting, fighting and fighting alongside the Avengers
His time under Shield as an operative in multiple missions that he now questioned
Meeting Sam
Discovering the truth about Shield and seeing Bucky for the first time only for him to be Hydra's greatest tool
Taking down the heli-carriers
Reforming the Avengers and fighting Ultron
The reformation and division of the team and finally
The memory that broke Steve out of his increasing rage
Jamming his shield into Tony's chest plate, defeating him and cementing the division of the Avengers.
Snapping back to reality, Steve let out a yell and a powerful roundhouse kick that sent the punching bag right off of its hinges.
The bag flew through the air and actually slammed and embedded itself into the wall.
Glynda blinked in surprise and shock at such an outburst.
Steve's daze left him and he just realized what he did. Running a hand over his face, he figured Ozpin wouldn't be too happy about him causing damage on school property.
Groaning to himself, Steve walked over to the punching bag and was about to try and pull it out when a yellowish whitish glow encompassed the bag. It flew out from the wall, repaired itself and was hung back on the chain it once was. The bits and pieces of the wall then reformed, making it seem like nothing happened.
Blinking Steve turned behind him to see Glynda holding up her wand, finishing up the fixing of the room.
"Miss Goodwitch" Steve said in surprise and slight embarrassment "Did you uh…see all that?"
"More than enough to say you are quite the physical specimen Mister Rogers" Glynda said respectfully "I must admit, seeing you damage a punching bag designed to take damage from aura enhanced attacks is truly impressive. Even more so that you managed to pull off that feat just a few seconds ago. Though something was clearly troubling you with those last few punches"
"Was I that obvious?" Steve asked, rubbing the back of his neck
"Quite" Glynda said approaching the soldier "I am not a teacher for nothing after all. I have seen a great deal of students who try to hide their emotions at times. So tell me Mister Rogers, what troubles you?"
"Many things really" Steve said "And please, call me Steve. I don't think I'm ready to be called Mister Rogers. Even though I'm technically at that age"
Glynda gave the man a small smile at the humor and ironic truth to his words.
"Then I respectfully ask that you simply call me Glynda" The Huntress professor said further surprising Steve
He then smiled and nodded at her, taking a seat on a nearby bench to unwrap his taped hands.
"What can I help you with Miss Goo-I mean Glynda" Steve asked
"I was curious as to who was in this gym at this time, only to find you" Glynda explained "And after that last display, I must ask, what troubles you…Steve?"
Steve didn't answer at first, instead unwrapping all the tape off of his hands first.
Once he got off the last line, Steve massaged both hands together and sighed.
"There's a lot on my mind right now" Steve stated "I can safely guess you may be going through the same thing?"
Glynda was surprised at his forwardness but nonetheless found it somewhat refreshing.
"You are correct in that regard mist-Steve" Glynda said, taking a seat on the bench with Cap "I just found out a few hours ago that while we have yet to find out about the existence of aliens here, there are other realities that help make me feel somewhat insignificantly smaller. Compared to your universe as well which seems much crazier"
"Are you quite sure of that?" Steve said god naturedly "You essentially train teenaged superheroes. I can't imagine how stressful that may be"
Glynda actually let out a small laugh at that statement.
"You may end up finding out sooner rather than later" Glynda stated
"Right" Steve murmured "The offer"
"Still thinking about it?"
"It's not exactly something my team and I can simply say yes or no to" Steve replied whimsically making Glynda shoot him an empathetic look
"I can understand your position…to an extent perhaps" Glynda said "When I found out about the secrets of this world, I wasn't exactly sure what to do. Knowing those secrets meant one of two things. I can either walk away and choose to ignore it or…I can become a part of something bigger than myself for the greater good of others. Knowing I can help people, keeping them safe from knowing the darker aspects of the world while preparing the next generation. That's all I could really do"
Several moments passed after that little monologue, one that caught up to Goodwitch.
She gasped and became mortified at spilling such personal information from her usual stoic demeanor.
She glanced over to Rogers and saw him giving her a comforting smile.
"You know, I figured underneath that stiff personality of yours was a caring heart" Steve said kindly which didn't help Glynda much but it did make her smile a little more
"So after that" Steve stood up "I think I've made up my mind"
Scene cut
The Avengers Stood before Ozpin, Glynda, Gin and Qrow once more all in gear.
"I take it you have come to a decision then" Ozpin said
"Yes" Steve said "After speaking with each other for some time, we have decided to accept your offer and join you in helping defend this world
Ozpin and Gin gave off friendly, grateful smiles.
Qrow grinned, toasting with his flask.
Glynda shot them all a look of approval and a small smile to Steve.
"Wonderful" Ozpin said, walking over to Steve and shook his hand once again, this time as allies "I hope we get along well"
"The same with me"
"I think it'd be best we start by helping you assimilate to this world" Ozpin said
"I'll help you guys out in certain aspects of the underworld" Qrow said
"If you ever need a place to stay or someone to speak to" Gin said "You can always stop by Aurora town. My town is eternally indebted to you all"
"Now we need to figure out just what kind of class you all shall have" Glynda said, typing rapidly on her scroll "As well as getting you proper garments, supplies and an understanding of our world"
The Avengers couldn't help but take a barely unnoticeable step back.
"Oh boy" Sam remarked
I think this is gonna start to be a trend now when I publish new crossovers.
Take a brief hiatus from current stories and take a wild swing at something new.
Only this time I am going all in on this crossover just like with Noble Justice and Along Came A Spider because I have a lot, and I mean a lot of stuff preplanned for this crossover that came to me in the span of a few short weeks and I am not gonna be dropping this one so easily
I have a lot more to say but I'll save that one for the next chapter
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