(Here's the next chapter guys.)
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Chapter 40: New Leadership
(New York City, Manhattan, Triskelion, a few days later)
White Tiger sat in Director Fury's office. Position as leader of S.H.I.E.L.D had been difficult, but the feline fighter is nothing if not a natural born leader. Her fierce attitude had served the organization well, but the odds they are up against didn't favor the group. The Goblin horde is still alive and active, while Director Fury hadn't returned. They feared they knew the reason. White Tiger had called together a meeting for everyone. The young woman stood on a platform above everyone else. Despite her great emotional stress and turmoil, everyone could see the flames in her eyes.
"Everyone, I fear that Director Fury has been the Goblins…as we all do." White Tiger said.
"How can we be sure of that? The Green Goblin surely would've announced to us that he would have revealed his captive?" One of the agents said.
"I admit that seems like the move he would make…but I feel like that wouldn't be the case…we've learned that he has maneuvered several of his henchmen to an unknown location for an unknown reason. I think this maybe where they have taken Director Fury." White Tiger replied.
The agents began murmuring to one another, including the other students of the Academy. They've followed Director Fury and Spider-Man through many times, but White Tiger's entrance was new, especially during a time like this. They've faced many terrible times, but they needed a strong leader.
"Enough! Muttering amongst ourselves will not solve anything! We have to be be strong and assertive! We can't act erratically! If we do, we will lose to our enemies." White Tiger said.
Everyone's attention turned to her. White Tiger's passionate and fiery words filled the room. The crowd could feel her intensity. They've seen her in combat, her style is fierce and swift. She would overpower her opponents quickly, using her aggressive strength and speed to overcome them. Her style of leadership was that of a willful commander, leading by commanding respect and authority through their strength of spirit and presence.
"We will not achieve victory by laying around on our asses! We need to show this enemy we will not back down! They will only continue to grow in power while we don't reveal that we will not be beaten without a fight!" White Tiger bellowed, her voice filled with passion and authority.
The crowd nodded in understanding and approval, confident smiles spreading across their faces.
"We cannot give in! Let us show the Goblins the strength of S.H.I.E.L.D.!" White Tiger cried out, throwing a fist in the air.
The agents cried out in agreement, realizing despite the possible loss of Director Fury didn't mean they were defeated. White Tiger's words swayed the group, her words passionate by her will. The crowd dispersed, moving out to their roles. White Tiger jumped off the platform and landed gracefully on the floor. The Academy students walked up to their leader, impressed smiles across their faces.
"That was truly passionate my friend, you do embody the fierce form of the tiger. Your natural strength proves your ability as a noble leader." Iron Fist said.
"Thanks, Danny. I won't let the disadvantage of our lack of knowledge involving Director Fury's whereabouts deter us. We need to keep going to fight our enemies. However, we can't be passive forever." White Tiger replied, the same fierce determination still in her eyes and voice.
The others nodded in agreement.
"What now boss?" Power Man asked.
"We do what we've been doing: continuing supplies to our outposts, keep communications up, have our spies studying all the Goblin movements, have our scientists working on the antivirus to do widespread damage to the Goblin horde…but now something else: we use guerilla tactics to attack known guard posts to weaken their holdings." White Tiger answered.
"Daring, I like the sound of it." Power Man chuckled, a grin spreading across his face.
"Swift and precise attacks, but not too long. We can't be stupid. Using hit and run moves, we have to make our attacks damaging yet short enough to keep them from adapting." White Tiger added, clearing explaining her idea.
"I like the idea, but how are we going to do that with so many of them in so many spots?" Dagger asked.
"Deception, as is the way of war." White Tiger answered.
"Sun Tzu?" Iron Fist gasped.
"Tricking our opponents into situations that put them at a disadvantage where their superior numbers are made worthless." White Tiger replied, possible plans already running through her mind.
The others' minds then began contemplating what their leader thought could be used to their advantage.
"The Goblins have us extremely outnumbered and outgunned, with advanced weaponry and an ever present threat both in our city and in our minds. Defeating such a force will not be easy, now that the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D is MIA. Despite your passionate words, I can still sense the uneasy feeling of our overwhelming opposition weighing on the organization's minds and hearts." Iron Fist said.
White Tiger grumbled under her breath. Despite their hesitation being understandable since their situation is dire with seemingly little to no hope of victory it still irritated her. The others could see this, unsure of why her anger has overcome her. But they didn't know what happened when White Tiger came face to face with Goblin-Spidey.
'That scumbag is throwing me off my game. I can't let his poisonous words ruin my plans to bring down the Goblin horde. I won't let his even more annoying demeanor distract me…for once I find him…I'm gonna rip him a new one.' White Tiger grunted in her mind, her memories of the fight coming back to her.
Well she actually didn't consider it much of a fight since she was running. But their next encounter would be different: with her claws around his throat.
To be continued…