Continuing where we left off, the last chapter was my best one so far, in my own personal opinion and I'm gonna work hard on trying to top myself in the coming chapters.
So once you guys read the title of this chapter it'll be obvious what will be the main focus of this chapter because that's the natural next step. And I've already gotten several reviews on asking whether or not Spider-man will be joining in.
Guys it's MCU Avengers. Of course Spidey is gonna join in, just like Vision and Strange, Hulk and Thor and other MCU characters will appear. It's all within a matter of time so hold on to your butts cause there's a lot more to come.
But once again SPIDER-MAN WILL ENTER THIS STORY
Also if you're wondering or have any questions on the strength of Captain America, cause this has been on my mind since I started this crossover, watch this video here to get a basis of Cap's strength level up to this point. And mind you, this is without Aura
watch?v=eKucyFap_KE
That's all I wanna say right now, got a lot on my mind that I need to transfer over into the page
So as usual
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Avenging Remnant Chapter 4: Getting Adjusted
The next day, team CFVY was seen back in Beacon, well and rested with some injuries but nothing to notable.
Several people asked as to what happened in Forever Fall for them to return back with an unconscious professor.
Some even said they saw some strangely dressed individuals exiting the bullhead and have been spotting them around Beacon and Vale.
All team CFVY did was enigmatically state they were rescued by a group of remarkable individuals.
When they were on their way back to Beacon, Coco couldn't help herself in asking just who were these people that saved them.
Who were these Avengers? Where did they come from? What was their relations to Ozpin? How long have they been doing this? And how is it that no one had ever heard of them?
When they were debriefed on their mission, Ozpin said something rather peculiar to them that took them a while to process
"Try not making such a big deal out of this please?" Ozpin said whimsically
Coco contemplated on those words all night until falling asleep.
It wasn't until she had woken up had she gotten her answer
Yatsuhashi basically stated that they could openly talk about the Avengers without giving much away.
Coco found that idea yet somewhat enticing.
So for the next week, a rumor mill began to generate across Beacon and even to Vale.
Students occasionally spoke to one another about this mysterious new team that rescued the current best first years of team CFVY.
It was ironic really as some had already seen the individuals that saved CFVY yet they didn't even realize it.
The Avengers already made news but it was brief. Though they are still on the mind of the public and news of their actions in Aurora Town were starting to spread, they were still relatively unknown.
Steve himself couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing at the rumors being thrown around right now.
It was strangely refreshing as he walked down one of the hallways of beacon alongside Glynda who was showing him around the rest of the academy.
"This hallway is primarily for weapons instructions as well as a welding and customization room for students" Glynda said
"Right, Clint's told me he's been through here. Told me he's working on something" Steve said
"Mm" Glynda pondered "Perhaps some upgrades to his arsenal. I have noticed that there is a large collection of books that Clint has taken focusing on the mechanics of weaponry and combining it with dust"
"That answers that question" Steve said
"What about you Steve?" Glynda asked "Have you considered in getting a weapon of your own?"
"No not really" Steve said "I'm comfortable with what I have. That shield has saved my life and many others for years"
"I'll take your word for it" Glynda humored the super soldier
Steve smirked at the professor, looking ahead a moment later. He blinked in surprise and saw a familiar pair of ears staring out at the window, alone.
"Velvet" Steve called out to her
The rabbit Faunus jumped and looked over to who called out her name. she then proceeded to blush furiously and tried to ease away from Cap who came up to her with Glynda Goodwitch.
"You're…." Velvet squeaked out
"Are you well Velvet?" Steve asked kindly further making the young Huntress blush
To think she would meet one of the people who saved her and her team so soon. And here was their leader, speaking to her and asking how is her well being!
"MfMn" Velvet said under her breath
"Pardon?"
"I'm fine" She said just a little louder
"Good to know" Steve said earnestly "We've been slightly busy adjusting ourselves to here we didn't have time to come and check up on you and your team"
Velvets face was as red as a tomato. Not just from the man's words but simply being in his presence. He held such a commanding aura but one you could trust and believe in simply with the small things that he does.
"Velvet" Steve spoke once more, this time with a slight edge
She then looked up and saw him intently stare at her with slight concern. More specifically her ears.
"Velvet, what happened to your ears?" Steve asked
They were clearly ruffled and slightly bruised on the inside.
Velvet then turned slightly pale
"Um, I…uh" Velvet began to stammer.
"Velvet" Now Professor Goodwitch spoke to her "Your ears were not like that when you returned from Forever Fall. What happened? How did you hurt them?"
"It was an accident" Velvet said quickly and unconvincingly which reflected off of Steve and Glynda
"Velvet" Glynda said sternly "Have you been bullied recently?"
Before she could answer, someone else called out her name
"There you are Vel"
The trio looked up to see another trio. The rest of team CFVY were approaching their teammate.
"Hey Vel" Coco said, placing a hand on her comrades shoulder
She then turned over and her eyes widened upon seeing Steve and Glynda, Yatsuhashi and Fox sharing similar reactions.
"Mister Rogers" Coco stammered out "Uh sir, I mean…uh"
"Easy Miss Adel" Steve said respectfully
"I'm sorry" Coco breathed out "It's just...i-i-i-i-i-I, don't know what to say"
"Just take a breath" Steve advised "And relax"
Coco took the words of the First Avenger and exhaled, feeling herself leveling out her thoughts
"Sorry about that" Coco said sheepishly "I just didn't expect to meet you so soon after last week"
"Well we never left" Steve joked "Just wanted to make sure you guys were well and fine"
"Thanks to you, we are" Yatsuhashi said humbly
"But I wish to speak with the four of your" Steve said now sternly "More specifically, on your teammate Velvet"
"Velvet?" Coco said in confusion looking to her friend "Velvet what is he…."
Coco's eyes landed on her ears.
"Velvet" Coco said in a low tone "What happened to your ears?"
Velvet couldn't help but fidget under all the gazes she was receiving from everyone around her. She flinched when she felt a strong but gentle hand get placed on her shoulder.
It was Steve's
"Velvet" Steve said softly "We're not trying to force anything on you. But your teammates are concerned and they don't want to see you bullied so easily. They are here for a reason. To be there for you to rely on and them rely on you"
"That's right Vel" Fox said with a true smile "We're your friends. You can talk to us"
"And tell us the assholes who did this to you" Coco said happily, cracking her knuckles
"Ahem" Glynda coughed
"So we can turn them over to Professor Goodwitch for proper disciplinary measures" Yatsuhashi quickly recovered for his leader.
Coco shot the giant a thankful glance
"Quite right" Glynda stated
Vel felt herself tear up at everyone's words, sniffling slightly
"I didn't really get a good look at them" Velvet admitted "They grabbed my ears roughly and ran off laughing"
While the rest grew angry at the actions of the students here at Beacon, Steve felt something all too similar with her. Something he had dealt with for nearly his entire life, even after receiving the super soldier serum. A sort of kinship with her.
"Everyone" Steve spoke up, cutting into the tense air at the moment "Is it alright if I spoke with Miss Scarlatina alone?"
That garnered surprised looks from everyone.
"If it's alright with Velvet" Coco said, looking to the still timid girl
"It's fine" Velvet shyly stated
"Walk with me Velvet" Steve said "I'll catch up to you later Glynda, I know my way around here a lot better now"
Glynda shot Steve with a slightly concerned glance, but conceded nonetheless.
"Well see you back at the dorm, ok?" Coco said kindly to Velvet who only nodded.
"Come on Velvet, I know this place that has a great viewpoint" Steve gestured for the Faunus to follow which she did
The moment the two were out of earshot, Coco turned to Glynda.
"Is she going to be alright?" Coco asked with worry
"Knowing Mister Rogers" Glynda said, displaying a rare small smile "She's going to be just fine"
The walk with Steve was met with relative silence.
She couldn't really help as she had absolutely no idea as to what Steve wanted to talk about. All Velvet could do is follow after Steve.
Their path lead to the outside of beacon and eventually the Cliffside overlooking the seas. What Velvet saw legitimately took her breath away.
The sun was over the waters at an angle that made the sea sparkle like gems. The air was just right and the winds blowing added a calm serenity to the area that Velvet couldn't even describe.
"Great view, wouldn't you agree?"
Velvet only nodded, still enamored by this place. It's funny at how she's been here for several months now and had never even discovered this place.
"I found this place the day after we came back to Beacon from Forever Fall" Steve explained to her "Ever since then, I've been coming back here at once every morning and once every night. Found it to be a good place to think or clear my head whenever I have too much on it"
"It's beautiful" Velvet said
"It is" Steve nodded "Funny isn't it? Some of the most simple things in life are some of the best small details you need to get through a day"
Velvet nodded once more, finding the wisdom in Steve's words.
"I can understand why you don't like talking about it" Steve said suddenly
Velvet was unsure of what Steve was speaking of, but her gut told her she had a pretty good idea.
"Before I was well, this(gestured to his body), I was a scrawny little kid who was too stupid to ever run away from a fight or back down from any person who was clearly stronger than me"
Now Velvet snapped her head to Steve and saw the faraway look in his eyes. It was the eyes of a man who had been through a great deal in his life, and yet here he stands with the same beliefs and morals he began with.
Steve let out a mirthful laugh
"Every day, at least once, some guys with an attitude and an ego the size of this cliff would always shove punch or kick me just for the hell of it. Just cause he felt good in doing it. Now me being the guy that I was, I took it cause I didn't want to cause a scene or ever burden anybody with my problems"
Velvet was at a loss for words here.
She didn't expect somebody she had just met to be speaking on something that seemed very personal to him.
"But every time I saw something that I knew had to be defended, I knew had to be fought for, I ran in without a second thought and every time got my ass handed to me" Steve said, smiling at all the alleyways, streets and parking lots he got beat up in "But the thing is, no matter how many times I did get punched down, I always got back up because I knew if I ever didn't then they'd never let me live it down. They'd let you keep running forever. But there's also the fact that even when it seemed like I was alone, I had a friend who always was there to give the boost I needed to get back on my feet even in the worst of circumstances"
Steve looked to Velvet now, noticing that she was holding back tears.
"I think, Velvet, that you're incredibly brave for coming here to this school to become a Huntress even with all the discrimination and bullying that you face" Steve said "And I have a feeling that you'll grow up to be one of the greatest heroes of the next generation"
Now tears were streaming down her face. Aside from her team and parents, nobody was ever that kind to her. It wasn't just the fact that he said it, it was how he said it. The conviction, the power and the understanding behind those words.
"Just here's one piece of advice I'll give you" Placing a hand on her trembling shoulder "You have a group of people known as your team and from the looks of it, they really care about you. So don't forget about them. It's something I always have and something you will to because those friends, they're with you until the end of the line. Can you do that? Not for me but for yourself and your team?"
Velvet nodded reverently, now openly sobbing tears of determination and happiness. She couldn't help herself in hugging Steve tightly.
He initially was surprised by the action but returned the hug.
It was like an older brother holding his younger sister ensuring that whatever happens, things will turn out alright(Speaking from experience here guys).
Velvet then backed away blushing madly, Steve chuckling at her expression.
"It's alright Velvet" Steve said with a smile "If you ever need anyone to talk to other than your friends, I'm here"
Velvet gave the super soldier a happy smile and nodded, leaving on a more happier note.
Steve held his smile, feeling a sense of kinship forming with the young girl.
"Well now, that was truly something special"
Ozpin came up from behind and joined Steve on the Cliffside.
"I go looking for you to speak with you only to find you here already getting into the role of a professor" Ozpin idly said, taking a sip out of his cup
"Not exactly" Steve said, turning back to the scenery "I'm just…helping out someone who needed it"
"Quite" Oz said "Very inspirational, I could understand why Sam speaks of you being like this. I find it refreshing"
"Hmmm" Steve said "What do you need me for Ozpin?"
"Just checking up on you I guess" Ozpin said honestly "Wanting to see if you are comfortable"
"Thanks for that then" Steve said with an appreciative nod
"Indeed" Oz said "I do care about the well being of my faculty"
Steve snorted at that
"You do realize that we're not teachers yet. We wouldn't even know what kind of class to teach or if we're even ready for it" Steve pointed out
"With your type of character? It wouldn't really matter I believe" Oz countered
"Right" Steve humored the headmaster
The duo lapsed into silence, the only sounds being the wind, the rustle of leaves and grass and the occasional chatter from the academy from afar.
"I strive towards moments like these, Steve" Ozpin said, sounding much older than he appeared "I know and have seen too much just like you have. I'm eternally grateful for you coming in to helping us in our fight, one that isn't yours to begin with"
"Yeah well" Steve looked down "We all have our own mistakes we need to atone for. And sometimes, to achieve these small moments of peace means that you will have to get your hands dirty"
"Quite" Ozpin said "Oh and I just remembered. A colleague and old friend of mine is stopping by tomorrow. James Ironwood from Atlas along with his associate Specialist Winter Schnee"
"Ironwood?" Steve mulled that name over in his head. Where had he heard that name before since coming here.
"He is the headmaster of the Atlas Academy in the kingdom of Atlas"
"Right" Steve recalled that piece of information after his studies on the world at large "I take it he wants to meet the Avengers"
"You'd be correct in that regard" Ozpin said "He is a member of my group"
"He knows then?"
"Extensively"
"Then at least that's out of the way"
"But I believe I should warn you" Ozpin said "James is a bit of blunt and somewhat arrogant individual. I trust him greatly and he is my friend and ally but he may come off as a man who believes in his own methods at times"
"Not the first time we've faced someone like that before" Steve said blankly, thinking back to his old ally
"Winter is a bit more entirely professional when around us" Ozpin said "But she is a formidable opponent to say the least"
"Then I'll go tell the others" Steve said
Scene cut
Sam Wilson currently was doing a set of pull ups to round out the night.
It had been a somewhat uneventful week following their foray into the Forever Fall Forests. Still, he kept up his regiment of exercise every day.
Finishing his last pull up, Sam dropped to the ground letting out calming breaths while stretching out.
"Sam"
Sam glanced behind him.
"Hey Cap" Sam grinned "Heard from Glynda today that you went and helped that bunny girl from last week out"
"Yeah well she reminded me of someone I knew from the past" Steve said
"Clearly" Sam said "You know you are a better teacher then most of us say"
"You do realize that we're all going to be doing this right?"
"Yes, but mostly you"
"Why does it have to be me?"
"Why wouldn't it be you?"
"Now you're just pawning it off on me"
"Didn't you 'train' the New Avengers?"
"Most of them were already trained Sam"
"Not by you"
"This isn't going away any time soon is it?"
"Not even"
Steve only hung his head with a slightly defeated sigh making Sam chuckle at his expense.
"So what's up Cap?" Sam finally asked
"We're meeting someone important tomorrow" Steve said "Ozpin told me he's from the kingdom of Atlas and that he's a part of their 'group'"
"So he knows about us then" Sam assumed
"More than likely" Steve said "But it's better to be prepared. Gotta tell the rest of the team about tomorrow"
"You may have to wait a while for everyone" Sam said
"Why?"
"Well I know Scott is the weapons forge" Sam said "Told me he needs to create more of those disks he uses. Wanda is back in her own room. Pietro and Clint on the other hand…"
With said Avengers
"Pietro are you sure about this place?" Clint remarked following the speedster around the streets of Vale.
"Not really" Pietro admitted with a grin "All I know is music is good and drinks are even better"
Clint rolled his eyes at his silver haired friend.
He's just so impulsive sometimes. Then again, it probably comes with ability to go at supersonic speeds in a second so impatience comes with the whole package.
In all honesty Clint was here to make sure nothing goes to out of hand and that Wanda had asked him to keep Pietro out of trouble as much as he could.
"I swear, if we end up going to jail cause of you, you're off the Avengers" Clint dryly deadpanned
Pietro only chortled at the comment but then saw Clint's expression didn't change.
"You're kidding right?' Pietro asked his smile dropping somewhat
Clint's expression didn't change
"Hey Clint" Pietro said "HEY, you're joking with me right now, right?"
"Is that the club?"
"YOU DIDN'T ANSWER MY QUESTION"
"Must be" Clint noted "No other place with that type of music blaring"
"CLINT"
"Man the outside looks dingy as all hell"
"YOU SUCK AT ARCHERY"
"Fine, might as well check it out"
Clint began walking towards with Pietro now vocally complaining.
The two entered the bar to see the dance floor filled to the brim.
"So this is the place huh?" Clint shouted over the music "Gotta say, if I weren't married with kids I would have loved coming here"
"What have you forgotten how to live dangerously?" Pietro yelled back
Clint only deadpanned at Pietro who grinned and walked on down to the bar.
"He's going to be the death of me" Clint sighed
He then felt the presence of individuals beside him and looked over to his side to find a pair of twins.
"Another pair of twins?" Clint remarked "Please don't tell me one of you has mind control?"
Melanie and Militia only glanced at one another in confusion.
Clint sighed "Right you haven't met his sister"
"Sister?" Melanie said "Are you referring to Pietro?"
"So he has been here before" Clint said in confirmation "I'm amazed he can stay in one spot long enough to actually get to know the people around here"
"Who are you?" Militia questioned
"His comrade and friend" Clint said "And who are you young ladies? The muscle of the club?"
The twins now held a proud posture
"Yes we are" Melanie declared
"Right" Clint scanned the crowd and spotted Pietro at the bar speaking with the bartender
"Excuse me girls, I've got an idiot to keep under control" Clint said, waving the two off.
Clint walked around the dance floor over to Pietro who was having a joking conversation with the bartender Junior.
"And then I ran in and literally lined up all the bullets they had in a line in front of them" Pietro gloated "Man you should have seen their faces"
"With the speed I saw, I'm pretty sure I have an idea of what their faces looked like" Junior remarked
"Yeah, and the thing is I really don't know the limits of my speed" Pietro said cockily while flexing his muscles "Who knows how fast I really am"
"Fast enough for me to plant an arrow in your ass"
Junior looked over to Clint in confusion only for Pietro to groan and plant his head on the bar.
"That was only one time Clint" Pietro complained
"Yup, and I promised myself that I'd never let you live that down" Clint declared with a smirk "Someone's gotta keep your ego in check"
"In case you forgot I already have Wanda for that" Pietro dryly said "And I'm not Stark if you were wondering"
"No but you're sometimes like my son whenever he acts up and thinks he's better than me" Clint said
Pietro snorted "Whatever you say old man"
Clint's brow twitched momentarily which was unseen by Junior and Pietro. He briefly glided over his hidden weapon.
'Nobody has to know' Clint thought to himself
"So how long have you known speedy here?" Junior asked
"A while now" Clint said "Helped him and his sister find their place in our team"
"Really?" Junior said with slight interest
"Oh yeah" Clint said, throwing an arm around the silver haired Avenger "Before I met him, he was a problem child"
"Not always" Pietro said with a huff, taking a swig of his drink
"Pietro, whenever you and Wanda dropped by my home or I came over to see you guys, your sister told me all the stupid crap you've done and sometimes try to do" Clint said
"I have a short attention span" Pietro defended "What do you want from me?"
"Nothing you moron" Clint nudged the speedster who glared at the archer but couldn't keep it up, letting out a chuckle
"Hmmm, comradery" Junior noted "Not something I see that often"
Junior placed a glass in front of Clint and poured him a drink "First one's on me"
Clint lifted the glass in salute and thanks, downing it quickly.
"Oh" Clint made a face "Not bad"
"That's one of our stronger drinks, I got that…" Junior stopped speaking when he spotted a familiar face.
Arching a brow, both men looked over to their side to see a well-dressed man with a bowler hat, orange hair that covered one eye and a cane.
Pietro shrugged it off, but Clint eyed him with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Excuse me gentlemen" Junior said, leaving the two to themselves as he went over to the other man at the bar
Pietro went back to his drink but Clint kept his eyes on the cane man.
In his years on the field as an agent of shield and as a master marksman, Clint has learned a great deal on recognizing the kinds of people that catch his eye. It was how he recruited Natasha into Shield rather than executing her as he was originally ordered to do.
Now, Clint eyed the man in the white suit with the cane.
It took Clint a moment but he knew who he was looking at.
Career criminal with the confidence, power and resources to remain that way. He had an air of experience around him meaning that he had been doing this for quite some time.
Before Junior reached the man, he had glanced over and locked eyes with Clint.
The two shared a prolonged gaze, neither flinching or backing down.
There wasn't a silent exchange. More of a measure up to see what either was capable of.
This of course didn't last as Junior had come up to him and he needed to speak with the owner.
Turning to Junior, he greeted the man.
"What can I do you for Roman" Junior asked respectfully
"Just needed a couple of men that I can borrow" Roman replied "It's for a short while only"
Junior eyed Torchwick warily before sighing
"Alright how many do you need?"
"Not many, only several" Torchwick said, swirling his drink around "It's a small job, nothing serious. They'll be back before you know it"
Junior nodded "Alright, I'll call up the best I have if it's gonna be quick"
"My compliments then" Torchwick said, holding up a hundred lien
Junior accepted the cash
"Before you go" Roman spoke up, regaining Junior's attention "I would like to ask who those two men are over on the other side of the bar"
Junior quirked a brow and briefly looked over to the two who were conversing with one another.
"They're new around here. Apparently they got a team or something passing through Beacon" Junior said
"Oh. And do you know their names?"
"Just them two. Silver hair is Pietro, the other is Clint"
"Hmmm" Roman eyed them more intently now.
He was a man who prided himself on knowledge on what went on in Remnant, and more specifically Vale.
The master criminal couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen those faces somewhere before.
Roman decided to brush it aside for now, instead focusing on his upcoming job.
Back at beacon
Wanda strolled through the now empty halls of Beacon as it was night time and most of the students and faculty had retired to their beds.
She knew that currently her brother was once again out on the town, exploring the city.
The twin could take comfort in the fact that Clint was with him making sure he wouldn't do anything stupid.
She was then broken out of her thoughts when she heard some clanging noises followed by some frustrated cursing.
Curious, Wanda followed down the path that eventually led her to the front door into the weapons forge.
There were some sounds of tools clattering about.
Wanda pushed the door open and saw a large room, the size of a moderately large lecture room.
Work stations for different nuances in a Huntsmen's weapons were scattered about on the main floor.
On the left was a staircase up to the second floor which held multiple metals and other materials needed in constructing and repairing weapons.
On the right hand side was a large wall filled to the brim with all sorts of tools, each with its own variation. There were mechanisms on the bottom which allowed access to tools out of reach or tools one would search for.
And on the opposite end was a glass panel which lead to what seemed to be another shooting range. This was one was clearly for testing the new weapons.
Wanda finished her observation the room and glanced around to see what could have made all that noise in here.
She got her answer in the form of Scott Lang mulling over his Ant-man helmet and suit.
"Scott" Wanda said in surprise, jolting the hero out from his concentration
"Holy crap" Scott inhaled
"Sorry about that" Wanda said sheepishly "Didn't mean to sneak up on you. I just heard something fall in here"
Scott exhaled, rubbing his chest.
"Yeah, yeah" Scott murmured, getting his breath under control "Yeah that was me"
"Clearly" Wanda said, now amused "But why are you in here so late?"
"Meh" Scott shrugged "Couldn't really sleep tonight. A lot on my mind"
"It seems to be a trend going on around the team" Wanda noted "Even with Ozpin and Glynda"
"I can imagine" Scott said, returning to his work on his suit "After everything that they learned and everything we learned. That'll keep you up for a while"
"True" Wanda said, taking a seat opposite to Scott "So what are you doing here?"
"Since I couldn't sleep, I'd figure I'd work on my suit" Scott said, fiddling with some internal wires "Adjust it to the world around us"
"How exactly?" Wanda asked with interest
"Well after coming to this world I figured I should familiarize myself with something I know quite well. So I focused on learning about the gadgets and tech here since I have a master's degree in electrical engineering. For the most part, there are a lot of similarities to our world. But the one thing I'm trying to figure out is the whole foldable weapons deal"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, remember how the weapons here can apparently have varying uses and looks?" Scott asked getting a nod from Wanda "I figured that we can maybe incorporate that kind of tech into our suits and arsenals. Like maybe I can had my helmet and suit be stored into a small little suitcase or had a headset of some kind so I can just press a button and whammo, suit is on and ready for action"
Wanda nodded her head, clearly impressed with the ex-convicts ideas and abilities.
"I wish I was as smart as you were" Wanda dully said, picking up a screw with her powers
Scott snorted
"Why would you need to be? You have that"
Wanda had a strained smile "If only. These powers…I did not ask for them and yet I chose to see what would happen"
Scott stopped working and glanced up at Wanda who had a slightly pained look on her face.
"You know" Scott said awkwardly "I never really asked about your powers. How you and your brother got them. I heard it was from that scepter thingy"
"Yes it was" Wanda nodded "How'd you know about that?"
"Clint told me during our time in Wakanda" Clint said "Told me he was proud to see the heroes you two had become"
At that, Wanda gave Scott a true genuine smile. She had looked up to Clint greatly, in some ways a lot more than Steve or the other Avengers prior. And she knew Pietro held the same feeling even though he'd never admit it out loud. They even got to visit his home and meet his family. It was when Pietro learned that Clint had named his son after Pietro was that her brother actually teared up and pulled the archer into a hug that Clint returned.
"I only wish that we had started out that way" Wanda said somewhat dejectedly
"Hey now we all make our mistakes" Scott said "One's that we try to make up for everyday"
Wanda looked at Scott and recognized something about him that she saw within her.
"What did you do?" Wanda asked
Scott paused once more and this time set his helmet down
"I let down my daughter" Scott said bitterly to himself "I got caught doing something Stupid and got sent to jail for three years. I worked for this company that was embezzling money out of their own customers and clients and well I hated that. I snuck into their main office, hacked into the mainframe and gave all the money back to those they had stolen it from"
Wanda was surprised at that, but she didn't get to respond as Scott continued on.
"I used to be a bit of a petty criminal really" Scott reminisced "Stealing stuff mostly from the rich, seeing who I can help. It was then I had Cassie, my daughter. She means everything to me cause she's the only person who ever looked at me and loved me unconditionally"
Wanda found herself enraptured in his tale
"But I let her down so many times" Scott said sadly "I missed three birthday, Christmas's, Thanksgivings, Halloweens. All because I thought I was doing the right thing"
Silence hung between the two.
"What happened then?" Wanda finally asked
"I got my chance at redemption" Scott simply stated "Becoming Ant-man, becoming the hero my daughter always saw me as. That meant the world to me and I took it without a second glance"
Wanda smiled at the ex-convict.
"Looks like we're both trying to find redemption" Wanda said making Scott chuckle
"Well I think you've done a pretty good job so far" Scott said "I mean, you are still an Avenger"
"So are you" Wanda said, making Scott blink "You've been an Avenger since you joined us, even if its Caps team"
Scott stared at Wanda, slightly stunned by her words. He then broke out a grin of true gratitude.
"Thanks Wanda, that means a lot"
The next day
A pitch black bullhead marked by the symbol of the Atlas kingdom on both sides flew over the city of vale, straight towards Beacon Academy.
It arrived at one of the landing bays in a matter of minutes and upon landing out stepped two individuals, one male with black hair and gray sides and one female with hair as white as snow.
General James Ironwood, headmaster of Atlas Academy with his lieutenant, Atlas Specialist Winter Schnee.
Since the two had been here multiple times prior, a guide nor guard was needed for them to find their way to Ozpins office.
With quick haste, the Altesian duo went about their pathway until reaching the elevator that would take them right up to Ozpins office.
They soon arrived and walked out the elevator to see a rather unusual assembly of people.
There were those James and Winter recognized being Ozpin, Glynda and Qrow. But then there were the six individuals standing around the office
"James" Ozpin greeted pleasantly, approaching the fellow headmaster "It is good to see you once more"
"Likewise Ozpin" James said, shaking hands
"Winter good to see you once more" Ozpin said to the Schnee who nodded respectfully
"Glynda" James said to the Huntress "Qrow"
"Sup Jimmy" Qrow said, flask in hand
"You will refer to him as Ironwood Qrow" Winter said tersely
"Hmmm?" Qrow said in confusion "Oh Ice Queen, didn't see you there. Forgot you were coming"
Winter could only grit her teeth in annoyance. God how she hated how easily he could get under her skin.
"If you two don't mind" Ozpin lightly said "We have business to attend to"
Winter acknowledged what Oz had implicitly requested whilst Qrow went back to his drink.
"I take it that these are the Avengers you spoke of" James stated as fact then opinion
"Indeed they are"
Steve stepped forward and offered his hand to the general who took it
"Steve Rogers sir" Steve said respectfully, his time in the army coming into play "Captain America"
"James Ironwood" The general said in turn "I take it from you going first and your status as 'Captain' that you're the leader of this team"
"Yup" Sam answered for his friend "Sam Wilson, The Falcon. His wingman"
Some of the Avengers and Qrow and Ozpin chuckled at the pun.
The Avengers then went down the line and introduced themselves to James and Winter.
"I take it that Ozpin had informed you of our 'situation'" Steve said after introductions were done
"More or less" James said warily "Forgive me for finding it hard to believe"
"Don't worry about it" Clint remarked "This is pretty new to us as well"
"But from the tales that Ozpin told me, it didn't seem that far out of the realm of possibility in your line of work" Ironwood said
"It could be said about your little organization to" Sam said
"Forgive me once more when I say I find that hard to believe" Ironwood wryly said "Magic and maidens are one thing. But interdimensional beings with powers beyond our understanding? I think that may be pushing it"
"Well you're looking at it Jimmy" Qrow said "And it's best you find a way to get used to it. I know I'm trying"
"With your usual methods?" Winter snipped
"Double that" Qrow said, not even caring about her tone "Eight one today"
Qrow then looked at Winter and found that she was angrier at him than usual
"Ok, seriously, you're a lot icier today than usual" Qrow noted "The hell did I do that you so pissed off at me this time?"
"Nothing" Winter said with a glare "It's just that you're you"
"That answers that question" Qrow drawled
"Winter" Ironwood warned, making Winter back down
"As much as I enjoy these little gatherings, there's more to all of this then just wanting to meet the Avengers" Ozpin cut in before things could escalate
"You are correct in that regard" Ironwood nodded to Ozpin "I figured I could kill two birds with one stone on this visit"
"What's wrong?" Ozpin asked
"The White Fang" Ironwood said darkly "They've gotten bolder and more daring in their attacks"
"The Faunus terrorist organization?" Scott asked
"The very same" Ironwood nodded "They've recently been raiding and attacking multiple military posts all across Atlas. Now normally that wouldn't be a problem but they're leaving consequences that are spreading our forces thin. These attacks are well coordinated on not just the military but civilian populations as well. They're spreading fear and other negative emotions across Atlas which leads to one thing"
"Grimm" Ozpin murmured 'grimly'
"Exactly" Ironwood stated "We've managed to hold back whatever Grimm had come near any settlements, villages or towns and cities but due to our focus on protecting the nation, the White Fang has successfully managed to steal military secrets right out from under us"
"Is it that important?" Steve asked not out of disrespect but concern
"Those files hold a great deal of experimental knowledge that can greatly change the course of Remnant" Ironwood said gravely "If they manage to hack in and unlock the secrets inside, who knows what the White Fang will do in their war on humanity"
"Probably lose" Qrow remarked
"And how can you say that so confidently?" Winter snarked
"In case you forgot Ice queen" Qrow drolled "Faunus are just humans with some features. Like birthmarks that are actually useful. And humans tried wiping them out years ago and failed. History has a tendency to repeat itself. I thought you specialists should know about stuff like that"
Winter could only grit her teeth at the drunk
"So why come to us?" Glynda asked suspiciously
"It should be obvious" Ironwood said "I require assistance in this regard. I would normally find a way to deal with this on my own but the Atlas government has my hands tied with prioritizing defense over offense. So I come asking you old friend. Is there a team of Huntsmen and Huntresses I could borrow in retrieving that data?"
"None that I could think of at the moment" Ozpin shrugged, glancing over to Steve who had his arms crossed with an expectant look
"Did you plan this or something?" Steve asked dryly slightly unamused
"Not necessarily" Ozpin said with some truth "It's just that this opportunity is a bit too much to pass up"
James then understood what Ozpin was implying.
"Them?" Ironwood said quietly in disbelief
"Yes them" Ozpin said, now smiling that James got it "The Avengers can be the team that will help you get back your stolen data files"
"I barley know them" Ironwood exclaimed "I'm not trying to insult their capabilities but Ozpin this is no laughing matter"
"Do you see me laughing" Ozpin said in dead seriousness
Ironwood momentarily floundered with his words. Even Winter was at a loss of words here.
Ozpin expected them both to trust these six people who claim to be from another reality? Utter ludicrous
"Of course I can't promise you they'll help" Ozpin said "That entirely lies on their shoulders. Not mine. They do not fall under the jurisdiction of any kingdom"
Ozpin then looked to Steve who was intently gazing at him.
"So I ask you this Steve, are you and the rest of the Avengers willing to take on this task?" Ozpin inquired
And there's your cliffhanger folks.
This one was surprisingly a little trickier to write than the previous three chapters but after finding my groove it all came down very nicely.
I love writing interactions, the exchange between Wanda and Scott, and Steve with Velvet being my personal favorites to write. Hope you guys liked them to.
Next chapter is going to be action packed to hell.
As I stated earlier, the following few chapters will concentrate on the Avengers establishing themselves to the world at large where by the time we get to the start, practically all of Remnant will know who they are, Even Jaune who's usually out of the loop as proven with dear Pyrhha.
Really, I'm just having a blast with this crossover. Haven't felt this way since I started Along Came A spider and that's my second top story right below Noble Justice.
Once again, I want this one to be my number 3
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