Raven and Hank get out of the car under the guidance of the two obviously tired men in suits that were waiting for them. "Were you successful?" one of them wants to know. Raven nods and shows them Erik's unconscious body lying on the backseat. "He is all yours now." One of the two men takes out a pair of ordinary handcuffs while the other one pulls Erik out of the car carefully.
"Are you sure that it is smart to secure him with METAL handcuffs?" Hank has got a point. The two guards exchange a look and stop their actions. "Use some cable ties." he suggests further. One of the men returns to the building, most likely going for Hank's idea.
"So, do you still need us? I think that everything necessary was said and solved. I only hope that you will fulfil your part of the contract, too." Raven tries hard to be friendly. She is not only exhausted but also wants to finally end this Magneto hunt and escape the serious world.
"I am afraid that I cannot let you leave yet, miss."
"Why not? Is there any problem?"
"Well, we still need to verify if the man is really Lehnsherr. One can never know."
Raven rolls her eyes. "Are you serious? We have signed a contract and put ourselves into danger. Do you think that we would risk all this for a hoax? Don't be silly."
"Miss, there is no need for anger. This is a serious matter and we need to get sure."
This is the ignorance she feared. Why can't it be over already? Raven sighs. "Okay, do whatever you want."
Meanwhile, the other guy returns with some cable ties which he immediately wraps around Erik's hands and feet as tight as possible. The two men take Erik and carry him inside. Hank and Raven follow them. Inside, there are already more people waiting. Even the President is waiting for them. "Put him onto the couch." he orders and the men obey. Nixon takes a few careful steps and analyses the body lying in front of him. "Is he dead?"
"No, just knocked out. He will remain like this for a few more hours." Hank informs.
"How long exactly?"
"I cannot predict this but I advise you to be prepared. When he will wake up, he might be a little weak at first but do not underestimate him in any way." Hank seems calm despite his heavy injuries which nobody has noticed so far.
"Don't worry, we won't." Nixon takes a deep breath. "Lock Lehnsherr away." he orders and the two guards take Erik away and carry him into another room. Nixon refuses to show any emotion. He is most likely just overwhelmed by the success of tonight. Raven can feel it.
"So ... I assume that you are satisfied with our delivery. Now, it is your time to deliver and I hope you do." Raven invades Nixon's personal space quickly by walking up to him and looking into his eyes, hoping to make him cringe in fear," My partner and I are not only skilled in tackling down terrorists." she adds whispering. A tear of sweat is running down on the President's forehead but he does not dare to react. "Think about it... Good night, gentlemen." Raven turns around, takes Hank's hand fast and guides him out without awaiting any answer. She is hoping that her clear warning has reached their limited minds.
Both blue mutants enter their rent car. "Let's get away from here, huh?" Hank starts the engine and the embassy slowly fades away in the distance. There is only one problem left to solve now.
"So... what are we gonna do with you now?" Raven carefully puts her hand on Hank's thigh. "I cannot leave you like this."
Hank rather focuses on the still vivid traffic. "I'm fine."
"Your chest is fully soaked with blood, Hank. We have time now to get you a doctor." It's odd to say that they got time, she thinks.
"I don't need a doctor. If there'd be anything seriously damaged, I would not be able to speak right now. Trust me, I am a doctor, too." Hank laughs but this does not really convince her.
"Whatever you like but I still don't think that this looks healthy."
"Well, I am a little in pain but it will fade in a few hours. It's one of the pro arguments of the beast in me. My healing factor is working very well."
"Then you should never keep him hidden again. It could be useful in the future." Raven turns to him and admires his smile. "I doubt that all our problems are solved tonight and your mutation saved your life. Please don't forget this."
"I won't."
Raven caresses his thigh. "I hope you mean it. The promise you gave me means a lot to me and I just want to see you happy. You deserved it."
Raven directs her gaze at the shimmering street lights. They have a calming effect on her but she still feels the flames of fury burning in her. "Hank, can you promise me a second thing?"
"Depends on what it is, my love."
"If Erik will ever get free and cause more trouble you and I will be there to stop him. No government, no Charles involved. Just you and I like it was in the past days. And the next time we will be needed, we will kill him. No mercy anymore."
Hank takes a deep breath and looks at Raven. "I promise."