Rising of the Avenging Heroes
ESKK: Well here we go the new chapter let's get started.
ATTENTION: Before we move on I need to say something that has been bother me for some time. Now a vast majority of you have been asking me our outright demanding that I have the heroes use the Sky Stinger in the Devil of the Shield Arc to go straight to Faubrey, get their class upgrades, and do whatever along those lines. Now I'm going to say this loud and clear so you can all understand.
I WILL NOT HAVE THEM SKIP TO FAUBREY OR ANY OF THE OTHER KINGDOMS IN THIS FIC!
Reason being is that you're all letting your own bigotry and hatred for these characters cloud your judgment. THEIR ZEALOTS THEIR NOT STUPID! Think the Sky Stinger appeared at the Castle I doubt any of the Knights or servants didn't already know about it after that with how fast rumors spread in Melromarc. Furthermore stories have been said among the common people about the Sky Stinger and the 'Savior of the Heavenly Fowl,' it's obvious these people will be looking at the sky as much as they will be looking on the ground.
Most of all James and his team aren't about to start a war if than can avoid it. That includes making the King think they'll go or have gone to Siltvelt. They can't afford to put innocent lives on the line for a war while the Waves are still a threat. Now again THEIR ZEALOTS THEIR NOT STUPID!
Thank you and please do enjoy the newest fanfic chapter of Rising of the Avenging Heroes.
(Start Earth Settlement)
Tony, Steven, and Vision were gathered in the main building discussing what they have learned. "Ok so are you sure this will work?" Tony asked as for the past few days he and Strange have been working on a method to get to this other world and back. Tony had found the Quinn Jet's wreckage and had started using it to build them a machine to do just that.
"Yes it should be possible with the Eye of Augomoto." Steven said as he looked to Tony.
"I still feel this is a risky gamble." Vision voiced his concern to which Tony nodded.
"I know that's why I opted to call another big brain to give us a hand." Tony said to which Strange knew who he meant. "And also opted to get some extra muscle with us to boot." Tony said as he knew only two people to fit those bills.
"You mean Bruce and Thor?" Vision asked in shock to this.
"Finding Bruce is going to be a chore but Thor being the All Father can do it no problem." Tony said hoping he was right about this.
"Still do you think Bruce will help?" Strange asked knowing that Bruce wanted to be left alone with Peggy to keep the Hulk locked away.
"Not sure but I know the Hulk will help Thor." Tony said knowing how close Thor and Hulk use to be. Besides other than Hank or Reed Bruce is the only big brain I can count on for this for obvious reasons." Tony said and just as they spoke they saw a rainbow light shine down outside. The trio went outside in response to this so they may investigate it.
(Later outside)
They arrived and saw Thor standing there as he gently guided Bruce and Peggy forward. "My friends it's good to see you are all well." Thor said as he looked to the former heroes.
"Your majesty." Steven greeted Thor to which Thor nodded to the Sorcerer Supreme.
"I'm surprised you went to help us." Tony admitted as he looked to Thor.
"Normally I'd send minor aid to help you due to my duties but in the past month I had detected a surge in the Odin Force." Thor said as the group looked to Thor in shock. "Loki has not been up to any mischief in a long while so he could not have tampered with it, I have reason to believe that Torunn had tapped into the Odin Force during a moment of extreme duress." Thor said to which that was not a good sign as Thor was deeply worried for his daughter.
"I have managed to locate and bring Banner and his intended to reunite the Avengers." Thor said as Bruce scowled a bit clearly not wanting to be hear in fear of the Hulk going berserk again.
"Bruce I." Tony began but Bruce cut him off.
"Save it Stark just point me to your machine and give be a damn update of what's been happening." Bruce said as he only came because of Skaar and Cody and no other reason.
"Of course this way Dr. Banner." Vision said guiding Bruce into the building leaving Thor, Tony, and Steven outside the place.
"Well then better get to work, let's go Point Break." Tony said causing Thor to glare at Tony for a moment before he let it be for the time being. After all it had been a great deal of time since he was last called that so he enjoyed the nostalgia that came with it. Their shared hope was that they would find a way to assist the children and possibly find a way to unanchored them from that world to bring them all home.
(Scene Break later at the Village)
Morgan was nursing an icepack as she didn't have the benefit of a healing factor nor did Hawkeye. "Dammit all." Morgan said as she was also working on upgrading her armors particularly their firewalls and counter measures to prevent what Robin did to her during the Wave. The old lady was smiling with a group of children assuming to be her grandkids as James saw the peaceful scenes.
'That count down came out of nowhere.' James said as he remembered there was a timer during the battle. 'It must have signaled the end of the wave.' James thought as he thought it over.
"I fucking hate that kid." Morgan growled as James looked and saw Morgan was coming back from finishing up the upgrade to the Sky Stinger's systems and scrubbing it for trackers. "Hey James." Morgan said as she went back to nursing the ice pack for her bruising.
"Hey Morgan." James said and thus Morgan looked to James. "So I've starting working on a file for these new guys, trying to find similarities to any our words baddies so far zilch." Morgan said as she looked to the group. "But one thing is obvious these new guys and Glass are from different worlds to each other." Morgan said as she saw it as clear as day. "Anyway do you have an idea what that psycho woman was fixated on beating you?" Morgan asked as she looked to James.
"I have no clue on that." James admitted knowing full well he was at a lost for that one before he looked to his newest acquisition. He now had a new shield called the Soul Eater Shield which would hopefully benefit James later on. "Looks like all we keep getting are questions with very view answers." James said knowing full well what had to be done.
"Yeap." Morgan agreed as she knew full well that her research on the Waves was making only steady progress.
"Still if we want to get any stronger we need to get those class upgrades." James said before he sighed a bit knowing only one thing was for certain. "We're going to have to travel to another Kingdom with a Dragon Hourglass." James said and thus Morgan nodded fully agreeing.
"So we're gonna need items for a road trip." Morgan said agreeing with James as the two looked over to the others.
"Yeah." James said while nearby Cody was treating the injured as best he could clearly showing despite everything he was still a doctor by heart.
"Pardon me sir hero." Came the voice of the young Knight as James looked and saw the young man and the arrogant Knight from before.
"Yeah?" James greeted as he got up to greet the two.
"You are to report to the royal castle at once." The head Knight said looking down upon James.
James gave the Knight a calm look before sighing to this. "Ok." James said and thus Morgan was wide eyed by this.
"Wait what?!" Morgan asked in shock that James would agree so casually.
(Scene Break Castle Throne Room)
After some time of traveling the heroes had arrived back at Melromarc with James meeting with the King with his team at his side. Before them they saw the scene of James using the Iron Maiden and the Gate of Justice. Aultcray then cleared his throat before looking to James who stood alone while his friends stood nearby. "I saw what happened through the crystal ball." Aultcray said as James looked to James. "You did well to quell the Wave, as much as I hate to admit it." Aultcray said as James looked to the king.
"Thank you sir." James acknowledge like a soldier causing Aultcray to almost lose himself there with how calm James acted. James team was against this idea from the get go as they each went off on him about doing this. But James defended that they needed supplies for a long trip and most of all they could use this to get their Class Upgrades if they played it right. "Sir if I may is there a reason you summoned me her?" James asked as he stood before Aultcray.
"Yes actually I have a question for you." Aultcray began as he glared at James. "I want to know exactly how you obtained such incredible strength." Aultcray said as James looked to the King. "You possess powers unbecoming of the Shield Hero it's your duty to reveal the secret behind it." Aultcray said as James looked to Aultcray calmly. "It's time to spit it out and don't you even think about lying to me." Aultcray said and thus James had to think it over.
On one hand if James revealed how he got these powers they may try to share it with the other heroes. Now James had no problem doing that but not as they are now. Wrath was a sin as Patience was used to temper wrath as its counter force. He'd rather avoid them using the Curse Series at least until they can learn how to control the desire that the particular aspect of the Curse Series draws power from. Even then there's still too much he doesn't know about this power that if he shares it he may end up dooming the other heroes to death by their own powers. Thus with a sigh he knew how he can use this and thus drew a bit from Morgan in this regard.
"Sir with all due respect I don't think I will tell you." James said causing all eyes to go wide at what James said.
"What?!" Aultcray yelled as he glared at James.
"Sir ever since I got here you and your court have been trying to hold back my party at every opportunity available." James said as he glared at the King while being as respectful as he can despite the man deserving none of it. "We've been banned from seeking work from the Adventurers Guild because of you, further more you've even went as far as to bar us from gaining Class Upgrades." James said as the Knights and the Court all heard James tear into Aultcray. "These Waves can only be combatted by the Four Heroes and with this in mind you're actively preventing us from performing this duty by putting all these restrictions against my party." James said as he glared at Aultcray who glared at James.
"I'm willing to cooperate with you until the Waves have been eliminated and then my team and I will go home." James said but he was far from done with this. "I'm only willing to share this information if you release the restrictions upon my party, and I to get Class Upgrades." James said as he glared at Aultcray. "My team and I have proven through two waves to be the most capable of the heroes so you must realize actively sabotaging us is putting your own people at risk." James argued as he knew the King must have realized this by now.
"The Waves are powerful I cannot deny that but those we cannot save are the unfortunate victims of Collateral damage." Aultcray said much to James and the Avengers shared shock. "You are in no place to bargain Shield!" Aultcray said and thus James saw he wasn't going to get anywhere with this.
Then with a final glare James knew this discussion was over. "If you won't accept my demands then we have nothing further to speak of." James said as he began to take his leave of Aultcray.
"I am the king I forbid you to disrespect me this way shield." Aultcray said but James let him be for now as he continued walking. "Perhaps what the Spear said of you is true you 'heroic parents,' must have been vile. Only the children of rapists, criminals, and whores could spawn scum like you." Aultcray said and thus that did it.
Then it all happened in a flash that even Aultcray didn't see it coming. Before his guards could even come to his defense James had charged the king and already cleared the distance. During this the Avengers had also retaliated and proceeded to harmlessly knock out the Kings guards. All before he could even call them in his guards were neutralized as James glared at the King in pure contempt.
"I don't know what grudge you have against me and at this point I don't care." James said as he glared at the King. "You wanted to make monsters out of us but we won't let you." James continued but he was far from done. "But I promise you this much your majesty by the time the Waves end you will be dethroned for your tyranny, bigotry, and cruelty. No political position or power on the planet will protect you from us so you better hope the queen comes back before the waves end." James said as he glared at Aultcray with a cold glare that would even make the Ghost Rider green with envy. "Everyone you wronged and everyone you hurt we WILL avenge them and when we do justice will be served and you will answer for your crimes." James said as he glared at the King in pure contempt.
James then stepped off and turned away as he met up with his team. As James proceeded to take his leave he left the King there shaking at how cold and threatening a boy a fraction of his age could be. As James left the Avengers followed after him as it was evident James wasn't one to be underestimated. It took all of James self-control not to take it further then he already had but these human supremacists were pushing their luck. Aultcray was left alone in the throne room as Morgan sent one last glare at him before following after the others with the doors closing behind them.
For Aultcray one thing was certain to him the Devil and his Acolytes were not gunning for him and he feared nothing would stand in their way to bring about tragedy upon his family once more.
(Later with the Avengers)
As the Avengers climbed down the steps hoping to leave the Castle as soon as possible they were seen crossing the path of what appeared to be a noble lady. "You did well this time I dare say Avengers. I dare say." The woman said as he looked to the group.
"Huh?" James asked as he looked to the noble woman in question.
"Your shared efforts have become, shall we say, somewhat impossible for anyone to reasonably ignore any longer including certain powers who, to put it mildly, aren't taking too kindly to your interference Avengers." The woman said as she then help up a necklace causing them to look to it with concern. It belonged to the Church and considering Torunn had started a following of her own in this world she too had reason to be concerned for not only herself but for her small following. "Virtues on the surface conniving and conspiring behind the scenes you should all exercise the upmost caution going forward I dare say, understood." The woman warned them as the group was now concerned that the Church would be making their move soon.
"Ok... um how many time did she say, 'I dare Say,' if we meet here again we might have to start a drinking game?" Morgan asked as the group shrugged in response to this.
(Back at the Throne Room)
Aultcray was rubbing his eyes clearly a bit tired and weary until he heard the doors open again and saw someone walk in. "Melty what can I do you for?" Aultcray asked as he saw his youngest enter the throne room.
Once Melty got close enough she started speaking her piece. "I was told you and the Avengers had a conversation just now is that right, father?" Melty asked as she looked to Aultcray. Aultcray looked surprised at how quickly Melty came to hear this but all things considered it shouldn't be surprising. "And I was also told that the conversation ended in a very hostile manner." Melty asked causing Aultcray to slump on his throne. "Father if you remain at odds with the Shield Hero and the Avengers we may lose our only means of fighting the Waves which threatens the safety of our entire country." Melty explained as she knew the Avengers and the Shield Hero have proven time and time again they are the most suitable to face the Waves with or without the other three. "Please try to reconcile with them." Melty said only for Aultcray to slam his fist on his thrones armrest.
"RECONCILE WITH THAT SWINE AND HIS GANG OF THUGS!" Aultcray yelled causing Melty to flinch and yelp in surprise. Realizing he let his temper loose Aultcray fixed himself fast. "Oh don't worry my dear I'm not angry with you." Aultcray said trying to keep things civil with his family.
"I just don't understand father why do you hate the Shield Hero so much?" Melty asked with concern for her father letting a vendetta threaten the safety of their kingdom.
"It's just that... if he and his demihumans do as they please I'll lose my family again." Aultcray said looking to the side fearing the loss of his family like he did in the past.
"Father, I um." Melty began as she wondered what had happened in the past to make her father this way.
But before Melty could ask the doors were heard opening again and from it a familiar voice was heard from there. "Your defiance is an affront." Came the voice of Malty as she entered the throne room getting Melty's attention. "With the Queen away the king's word is final and not even we princesses can go against it." Malty said as Melty heard this.
"Sister I." Melty began but then remembered James words and fearing that Malty will in fact try to have her killed.
Malty continued as she walked to her father and stood by his side with her hand resting on the Queen's throne. "Our father is the King whether you understand his decision or not they all have the betterment of our country at heart." Malty said but she wasn't done just yet. "I understand your still at an age where you want him to baby you of course I was once small like you too but you should really learn to hold back a little, dear Melty." Malty said with her eyes closed for a moment before opening them again. "Just a word of advice from your big sister." Melty said as the way she spoke was condescending and belittling with a hint of jealousy that her sister would inherit the throne and not her.
"I appreciate your concern and I'm grateful but you see big sister this is really none of your business." Melty said smiling as she used a similar tone to Malty causing her to go wide eyed to this. "Just like our mother and father I only want what's best for our subjects and our country." Melty said as it was clear she verbally hit Malty where it hurt. "So as you can see it is my job as crown princess to see that everything is put right." Melty said as it was clear Malty did not like the way Melty said those words.
"Melty you little..." Malty began but held her tongue as best she could.
"I'll take my leave now father." Melty said and thus proceeded to exit the throne room leaving Aultcray stuck in the middle of this sibling squabble.
"Melty please I." Aultcray began but was cut off by Malty. When Aultcray looked to Melty he saw her glaring venom tipped daggers at Melty.
(Scene Break Avengers Erhard's Shop)
"I can't believe you guys went spoiling for a fight with the king." Erhard said as Pym pouted to this.
"He started it." Pym defended to which Hawkeye put his hand atop Pym's head.
"Whatever. You guys can do all your shopping here since I got everything." Erhard said as James understood that much. "But wait a second what about the Class Upgrade?" Erhard asked as he looked to the group.
"Ask your 'King,' the jerks made it impossible for us to get our Class Upgrade in Melromarc the jackass." Morgan said as she was in the corner.
"Without using the insult I have to agree thus far the King has been turning a blind eye to all of Three Heroes short comings and has been jeopardizing the safety of his Kingdom to pursue a vendetta against James." Torunn said as the Asgardian was clearly not at all happy with this turn of events.
"Well do you guys have any other ideas?" Erhard asked as he looked to the group.
"I was thinking we should head to one of the other Kingdoms with a Dragon Hourglass either Siltvelt or Shieldfreeden." James said he knew a road trip was in order. "I always figured you'd go to those places someday." Erhard said as he pulled out his map. "I recommend Shieldfreeden." Erhard suggested as Morgan had to ask.
"How come in Siltvelt James is basically their God." Morgan said to which Erhard sighed.
"It's basically Melromarc in reverse." Erhard said to which the group all heard this.
"That bad?" Torunn asked as she looked to the Blacksmith.
"Yeah that bad." Erhard said and thus Morgan knew to avoid Siltvelt if it can be helped.
"James are we going on another trip?" Filo asked as she looked to James.
"Yeap road trip shorty." Morgan said ruffling up Filo's head while James nodded. Thus Filo started to jump and cheer at the mere thought of going on another trip.
"Normally it takes about four weeks but with your gear and this small lass I figure you'll get there in less time." Erhard said and thus they smiled to this. "I'll get everything you need loaded into that ship and wagon of yours you're gonna have to get going pretty quick." Erhard said to which James spoke up.
"Also while we're gone here's some new specs." Morgan said as she put the mentioned specs on the table while Erhard saw this.
"Thanks Armor Lass." Erhard said and thus took the specs.
(Scene Break Later on the Road)
The Wagon and the Sky Stinger were once more on the road as Filo was pulling the Wagon while James was driving with Raphtalia, Torunn, Azari, and Hawkeye riding with him. In the Sky Stinger Morgan was driving with Viv, Pym, and Cody riding with her. "Erhard is always so fast and organized isn't he?" Raphtalia asked as she had long since gotten use to the radio Morgan made for the two vehicles.
"That's true we would not have left so quickly if he wasn't." Cody said as in both Vehicles was enough supplies to last them the entire trip.
"Yeap." James said with a nod as he saw the items in his Wagon. "Hey check this out!" Hawkeye called as he pulled out a note from one of the bags. James took it and began to read it aloud with the others.
"Just thought I put in a few gifts for the road for you all. Use them if you like they may prove useful on your journey." James read as they all pictured it was Erhard saying it. "For James a Shield Accessory it can analyze any shield besides doing tones of other useful stuff." James said and then stopped to pull out the accessory in question. He attached it to his Shield and saw it was a perfect fit and blended in well with the Star Spangled Vibranium Shield. "For the little missy a brand new sword it's the same make as the one she broke." James continued to read as Raphtalia pulled out the sword in question. "Nothing beats a trusty old friend, right? I also put in another one for her to a Mana Sword." James read as Hawkeye passed the new Sword to the Demihuman girl and when she pulled it out they saw there was no blade. "For enemies with no physical body." James continued to read and thus the letter went on.
"I also added a tone of other items for your group, for our lovely ghost girl I made her a set of glasses it should allow her to blend in without drawing attention to herself." James read and thus Viv came on the screen looking like a human version of herself no doubt having found the glasses in question. "For our archer a brand new mana bow instead of arrows it fires off concentrated magic for those foes who needs a magic touch to handle." James read as Hawkeye found the bow. "Now for the king and the Princess I got you both shields to add a little protection for yourselves. Morgan and I worked on them real hard so put them to use." James read as Azari had two shields on his arms now that seemed to glow at the edge. For Torunn she had a new gauntlet that unfolded into a shield.
"For the pixie boy Morgan and I made him some throwing stars, they can be set up with magic to do some damage but you gotta do it before a fight or it won't do much damage." Erhard said as Pym found the stars in question. "Now for our two in one and the small lass we I made them some gloves. They put those on and gain the strength of a hundred men. Should let our timid healer swing that big sword around like his other self and should be a great help incase heaven forbid the feathered lass can't draw the wagon." James read and thus the letter ended as it seems that Erhard got stuff for all of them.
"I like him." Hawkeye said with a smirk as he checked out his new Mana Bow. "Though feels weird." Hawkeye said while holding the bow in his hand.
"Tell me about it." Torunn said as she never needed a shield before so it was a learning experience.
"Come on guys we have a long road ahead so let's relax and have a bit of fun." James said as he smiled to the group.
"Hey it's a road trip how about we stop and visit the sights on the way to Shieldfreeden?" Morgan offered as James smiled a bit.
"I guess it is the journey after all." James said knowing that it's not always about the destination.
(Scene Break Later that Day)
The Sky had changed color as day made way for night. The group was gathered at the side of the road enjoying a much needed snack before they hit the road again. For James he and Morgan were discussing on their driving schedule as like any road trip it takes planning... unfortunately with all that was going on they had nary a moment to plan this trip out properly. James wanted to go with the whole plan of they take turns driving so the others can sleep... that would not be the case since Filo needed to sleep also. Plus they were worried she would feel restricted and stir crazy in the Sky Stinger and considering how much she loves that Wagon it was a reasonable worry.
"Man this is the like." Hawkeye said as he relaxed a bit.
"No kidding, no shackles out here just the road and freedom." Azari said with Hawkeye as Cody was organizing their supplies.
"Yeah no kidding." Cody said as he was already using the newly acquired gloves to lift stuff. But Cody knew Skaar was still stronger then him in this regard.
"Hey Cody ever thought about you and Skaar becoming two people again?" Azari asked as he was curious.
"Sometimes but Skaar is worried that if we separate... I'll end up back in the state that caused us to merge to begin with." Cody said as he marked some of their supplies on what needs to be used first. "Besides it's not all bad just waking up one day outside when I feel off the bed and hit my head." Cody said as the guys laughed to this knowing the number of times that had happened.
"Hey guys." James said as he and Morgan figured out their plan for this trip.
"Hey Cap you two lovebirds figured out your romantic getaway?" Hawkeye teased and thus James glared a bit.
"Hawkeye it's not like that." James defended but the blush said otherwise.
"Yeah sure it's not, James." Azari added in and thus laughter was shared between them.
Just then a new yet familiar voice was heard. "Found you." Melty was heard as the group looked and saw Melty in a wagon with an escort of Knights.
"Hey it's Mel!" Filo called out as she and Pym smiled.
"Alright!" Pym cheered as he and Filo then stood up. "Hey Melty we're over here!" Pym called out as Azari saw how excited the two of them were.
Eventually Melty and her escort arrived allowing Melty to depart from it. Melty walked over to the group who then went to meet her half way. "Avengers." Melty greeted as she went about this diplomatically. "I have a request." Melty said and thus the Avengers wanted to hear this now. "Please return to the capital and speak with King Aultcray again." Melty requested causing the group to look surprised by this.
"Sure just as soon as he lets us get our Class Upgrades in Melromarc. If not then not a chance." Morgan said causing Melty to look surprised by this.
"I want your group to apologize for your conduct and reconcile." Melty said and thus Hawkeye stepped up.
"Forget it." Hawkeye said as he has had it with Aultcray.
This of course caused Melty to look annoyed if not angry but she held herself back. "We need your help sir hero we just can't stop the waves without you." Melty said and then went on.
"I know that." James said as he stepped in. "But as it stands the King made it clear he's been actively trying to put roadblocks left and right and right now the only way we can get a Class Upgrade is in another Kingdom." James said as he was being calm about this. "I'm sorry if you don't like it but right now we're not going to be able to face the Waves with the King acting as he has been against us." James said and thus Melty knew James had a point. "Once we have our Class Upgrades we'll be returning to Melromarc to continue fighting against the Waves." James said defending this decision.
"But if you don't then mother will yell at him when she gets back." Melty said to which Torunn spoke up.
"Mayhap she should do a lot more then 'yelling,' at her husband." Torunn said knowing the King needed a right proper beat down for the crap he's been pulling.
"Torunn." James scolded but Torunn looked away not wanting to talk about the King right now.
"Wait a second." Morgan trailed off as she noticed something odd about the Knights behind them. She then tapped Torunn who then took notice of it as well and almost immediately James also noticed. 'Isn't that...' She thought remembering that crystal ball from another time.
In turn James figured it out as his eyes went wide realizing to his horror he was right about Malty. She would go as far as to assassinate her own sister and then pin it on his team. Thus as a guard came charging at them with a sword raised James acted fast. He pulled Melty close and then blocked the attack with his shield causing the Avengers to go wide eyed at this. As James glared at the foe it was clear that things had went from bad to worse for his team. And he knew it was going to be getting a lot worse real soon the problem was he did not know how.
"What the Hell is going on here?!" James demanded as he pushed the Knight off but quickly the Knight changed gears fast.
"Curse you! How dare you take the Royal Princess Melty hostage?!" The Knight yelled clearly playing a role causing the Avengers to go wide eyed to this.
"I'm not taking anybody hostage!" James yelled in defense but he then reminded himself these guys are from Melromarc which meant in their minds he was the Devil.
"You're a liar!" The Same Knight called out pointing his sword at James. "Fellow Knights justice is ours lets destroy this devil of the Shield!" The Knight called out and thus the Avengers knew it was time to fight again. The Knights charged at them with a battle cry causing the Avengers to move into battle as James growled.
"Avengers Assemble!" James invoked and thus the Avengers got to work.
The Battle began as Hawkeye fired off Flash bomb arrows blinding the Knights when they went off. Raphtalia, Azari, and Torunn went in next with weapons at the ready for close range combat. During this Cody moved to cover with Morgan as the sound of metal against metal was heard. Torunn grabbed one of the Knights by the throat and slammed him down to the ground.
Azari then let out a burst of thunder from himself blasting his foes back with it. Next up came Pym and Filo as Filo went into her Filolial form and began to fight off the Knights while Pym shrunk down and stung them. He even climbed onto their bodies and flipped them over with ease. Viv then phased through the Knights and fought them going intangible so they could not cause her physical harm. During this Morgan and Cody nodded to each other and went to the Sky Stinger. Once this was done the Leading Knight and the Knight with the crystal ball nodded to each other and gave the next order.
"Full retreat!" He ordered and thus the Knights got moving.
"No you don't!" Hawkeye called out and fired off his arrows once more to keep the Knights from leaving.
"Don't worry I got this!" Iron-Heart was heard as she shot out from the Sky Stinger and blocked the Knights escape. She then activated a magnet of sorts from her armor and disarmed them quickly. The Avengers proceeded to surround the Knights as clearly they were all in deep shit now.
"Now here is the bargain hand over the crystal ball and you can walk away with your dignity." Iron-Heart said as she saw how the Knights were protecting it fiercely.
"If you wanted to frame us you should have tried harder." Hawkeye said as he aimed arrows at the Knights.
"What is going on?!" Melty asked as she managed to regain herself.
The Knights looked to each other and then nodded in response. "Ok we'll tell you this." The leading one said as the others got back up with hands raised. "You'll find out soon enough." He said and then suddenly the Avengers were blinded as one of the Knights casted a light spell to better cover their escape. As this happened the Avengers shielded their eyes and were one by one charged at by the Knights. What they heard was the sound of metal clanking as the Knights ran away.
"Stop!" Morgan called out preparing to use her armors weapons.
When they finally regained their sight the group saw the Knights were already long gone and at most Hawkeye could get maybe a few of them. "We need to catch them!" Torunn called out but Morgan cut her off.
"We won't get them all in time and even if we could they'd probably pawn off the Crystal Ball to the nearest guard they can find." Morgan said and thus they knew one thing they had to get out of here fast.
"Guys load everything we have onto the Sky Stinger. Wagon included." James said as Morgan had a horrid thought.
"We can't leave Melromarc now... can we?" Morgan asked to which Pym heard this.
"No... Not unless we want to start a war." James said realizing that if they left they run the risk of starting a needless war.
"Oh crap." Pym said as everyone was so deep in shock they didn't even scold Pym for using a swear word.
(Back on Earth)
"Ok it's all set on this end." Tony said as he, Vision, and Bruce were working on some tech.
"Ai as are we." Thor said as he and Strange were working on the magical aspect of this.
"So the plan is simple, we use a modified version of the Bifrost to teleport to where the kids and the Sky Stinger are and help them in whatever way we can." Tony said to which Thor, and Steven both nodded.
"We best hurry I fear for their safety." Thor said as he knew if Torunn had truly tapped into the Odin Force then she was in a place that forced her to dig that deep into her own power.
"Luckily with Heimdall help the portal should go two ways for us." Steven said as the Sorcerer Supreme worked on the finishing touches. "Now we best grab what we will need no telling what is on the other side." Steven said and thus Betty walked over to Bruce who looked solemn.
"Bruce." Betty greeted as the old woman smiled to Bruce. "I'm proud of you." Betty said happy to see Bruce becoming a hero he was always meant to be.
"This is a mistake if we bring the Hulk we put innocent people in harm's way." Bruce said but Betty put a comforting hand on Bruce's cheek.
"No I think it's more like we bring a father to finally meet his son." Betty said to which Bruce nodded to Betty.
"Betty speaks truth Banner." Thor said as he walked over to Bruce. "I have met Cody and Skaar before the two are truly what you and Hulk could have had if the two sides made peace." Thor said knowing how Skaar and Cody were.
"He's right in fact Cody looks up to you Bruce when he found out about you beyond the Hulk you became his reason to study medicine." Tony added surprising Bruce to this. Bruce then breathed in and then looked to Tony with a skeptical look. "We don't have a Hulk-Buster this time around either." Bruce added and thus Tony smirked to this.
"We have a Hulk-Buster in Thor, and Two more in Torunn and Skaar." Tony said and thus Bruce sighed as Betty held his hand. "Betty I'll be honest I also agree with Bruce that you shouldn't come along." Tony said knowing it might be dangerous.
"Perhaps but if Hulk loses control then I can calm him down." Betty said knowing how fond the Hulk was of her.
"What about Skaar?" Bruce asked to which Betty smiled.
"Hulk can learn patience." Betty said knowing that Hulk needed to make peace with Skaar and Vice-Versa. "Now let's get what we might need after all they need our help now." Betty said and thus Bruce sighed and watched as Betty walked away.
"Don't lose her again." Tony said patting Bruce on the shoulder.
"Trust me Stark... I won't." Bruce said and thus he left to grab any medical equipment that might be needed. What the Heroes have no idea is that they will be walking into fire but if it meant saving the kids or even helping them figure out a way home so be it they will endure it.
"Have room for a few more?" Came a gruff voice and in turn the group looked and saw a familiar pair of faces.
"Logan Laura?!" Tony asked as he saw this.
"Where have you two been?" Strange asked as he looked to the two mutants.
"After Ultron went Ham we gathered up the Mutants we could and got them to safety, when Cerebro detected a mutant here we came running." Logan said as he smirked.
"Well whatever help you can provide will be needed, and I'd rather we go in with a full team." Tony said as they could use the help. "But I'm guessing the X-Men will be on the way here?" Tony asked and thus Logan nodded.
"Yeah." Logan said to which this meant other heroes of old had survived which was a miracle in itself. "If you have a problem, bub." Logan began but Tony just hugged the Mutant with Metal Claws.
"Glad to see you, but damn you've gotten old." Tony said as he noted that Logan had grey hairs forming.
"Yeah bad news about Adamanium bones... does a real number on your healing factor." Logan said to which they understood what he meant.
"I'll call the other X-Men we can provide help to this Settlement in whatever way we can." Laura said to which it was clear what would happen.
"I can spare some time to open them a portal to get here faster." Strange said and thus they were in agreement on this.
"Good to have you on board Logan." Tony said and thus Logan nodded.
"Come on Stark we got Avengers to save." Logan said and thus they got ready to depart and welcome the other Mutants to the Settlement. It was clear to any that saw this that Melromarc won't know what hit them. Furthermore Melromarc had chosen the wrong daughters to mess with when their Fathers arrive. It will be a miracle that Melromarc does not become a war zone.
"Avengers." Tony began as he smiled to this group. They started with six in the old time so it's only fair they reform starting with six. "Get ready to work for a living." Tony said as he knew that once they got to this other world they might very well go in with heat on the ground. But they were still heroes semi-retired but heroes none the less. After all if they can't save the world or their loved ones they will sure as hell avenge them.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well here we go the newest chapter to this fic. I hope you all enjoyed it and leave me a review before leaving. Now until next time I will say to you guys ja-ne.
