Hello to all my loyal readers out there. I am back.
I know I haven't updated this story in a little while. I went through a period where I lost interest in this story, and then I started focusing on my new Harry Potter fanfiction.
This chapter will feature a little field trip. The location will be given away by the chapter title. It will also be a very short chapter.
Chapter 9- Avengers Tower
I walk up the ramp of the hovercraft and sit down in my seat. I collapse my bow and secure it to its strap on my back. I then lean back against the cushioning on the walls of the hovercraft, waiting for the others.
It's been a week since Finnick joined the team. Since then, the three of us have been training, along with Vision. Yesterday, Robert and Vision said they wanted to take us to see a place connected with the Avengers.
As I sit in my seat on the hovercraft, Gale and Finnick board the hovercraft. Finnick has his trident, but Gale isn't wearing his armor. "Hello, Katniss," says Finnick. "Hello, Finnick," I respond. "Robert not there yet?" Gale asks me. "No," I tell him.
Right at that moment, Vision phases right through the wall of the hovercraft right next to me, making me jump. I'm tempted to punch him, but I know it wouldn't do anything to him. "Will you stop doing that?" I ask him in exasperation. Vision smiles at me, then says, "Robert will be here in a few moments."
"Where exactly are we going?" Gale asks Vision. "You will have to wait until we get there," Vision responds.
Just moments later, Robert appears, walking up the ramp into the hovercraft. "I see you are all here," he says, "Fantastic. Then let us be off!" He walks forward to the cockpit and says a few words to the pilots. Seconds later, the ramp rises up, closing the back, and the engines start up. The hovercraft rises off the ground, then makes its way aboveground and away from District 13.
The flight doesn't take too long. When the hovercraft sets down at its destination, and the ramp lowers, I run down the ramp, then stop short. Spread out in front of and around me are the ruins of a vast city. Many crumbling skyscrapers dot the landscape.
Gale and Finnick follow me down the ramp. They too look around in amazement at the ruined city. None of us say anything.
The, Robert and Vision follow us down the ramp. Robert spreads his arms out. "Avengers, allow me to welcome you to New York City. In the days of the old Avengers, this was one of the greatest cities on Earth. It was in this city that the Avengers fought their first battle as a team, defending Earth from an alien race."
The three of us now look around at the ruins of New York City with greater reverence. This is the place where the Avengers began.
"We can come back another time to fully explore the city. But for now, I have one place I want to take you to today. So, let us be off," Robert says.
He walks off down a ruined street, with Vision floating along beside him. Me, Gale, and Finnick look at each other, then follow the two of them down the street.
For almost an hour, we walk through the ruined streets of New York City. Finally, we round a corner, and stop short. A damaged skyscraper rises ahead of us. Near the top is what looks like a landing pad for a hovercraft, and a large A that looks exactly like the A adopted as a symbol of the Avengers.
Robert leads us into the building. As we enter the lobby, we again stop short. The walls are adorned with pictures of the Avengers.
"Robert, what is this place?" I ask him, staring at the walls. "The original home of the old Avengers. To you, the New Avengers, I welcome you to Avengers Tower."
We look around at the walls with a new sense of awe. I feel a connection this building, to my ancestors old base.
"Follow me," says Robert, leading us to the stairs. We quickly follow him.
Robert leads us on a tour of the tower. It is surprisingly intact. Finally, he leads us up to the top floor. He shows us around some of the labs before leading us out to the landing pad.
As we stare out at the amazing view from the landing platform, Robert asks, "Well, New Avengers, what do you think of this place?"
"It's amazing," says Gale, "Being here, I just feel like a piece of history."
Robert smiles. "Once this war is over, this tower will be repaired and restored as the home base of the New Avengers. You don't need to live here, but this will be the home base of your future operations."
As I look out the ruins of New York City from the top of Avengers Tower, I feel a sense of accomplishment and duty. I feel that I have become part of something incredible. As I look out at the sun starting to set on this ruined city, I make a silent vow to do everything necessary to free Panem, and ensure a life of peace, security, and happiness for future generations.
And that is the end.
I know it's very short, and has very little details. I mostly just wanted to get the New Avengers introduced to the Tower. I couldn't think of a lot else to write.
I know it's been a little while since I last updated. I haven't put a lot of focus of this story. I'll try and be better about updating this story from hereon out.
Please review and give me your input on this chapter and story.
Raptor2216 out.