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CHAPTER 5-TEAM BONDING
Life at the Avengers compound sometimes could be monotonous; everyday the same routine of eating, training, and sleeping. Occasionally there would be a quick mission that Natasha or Clint would go on; but, for the most part life with the Avengers was quiet. In a sense this could be expected because the world was still reeling from the Sokovia incident involving Ultron and his quest for a world of metallic domination. However, it was also boring, which is why one day Daisy was surprised to hear of a new activity that the team was going to do.
"We're going to play capture the flag?," a stunned Romanoff asked.
"Yes! I think it would be a great break from our traditional training and allow us to have a sense of team bonding and have fun," replied Steve.
An hour later, the whole team was standing outside with Steve covering the rules for the game.
"Alright now, the object of the game is to capture the other team's flag and get it back to your base, which is where your flag is hidden. Your team is permitted to hide your flag at any spot of the facility. Abilities are allowed as long as we do not majorly injure one another. Instead of guns we will be using ICERs. Daisy, would you explain how these work."
"Ok, so the ICERs operate similar to a regular gun. Instead of maiming the target, and ICER will render the target unconscious when the round hits them. This affect typically lasts about an hour. This alternative weapon was created by Agents Fitz and Simmons of S.H.I.E.L.D. This technology is also a good option for future missions when we want to capture our targets alive. Unfortunately for Clint, they don't come in arrowhead form."
"Alright," starts Steve. "Grab an ICER and then we will divide up into teams."
As the team grabbed their ICERs, Natasha whispered to Daisy, "This is going to be interesting."
After dividing grabbing their ICERs, the group began dividing up into teams. One team had Thor, Vision, Falcon, and Winter Soldier. On the other was Black Widow, Quake, Scarlet Witch, and Hawkeye.
"I will be serving as referee," announced Cap. "You have ten minutes to hide your teams flags."
The two groups walked in different directions; as they walked, Daisy's group was already formulating a strategy. They would find a higher vantage point so that Hawkeye could keep a watch out for advances from the other team, there he could guard the flag and use the snipers ICER on the incoming combatants. Quake, Widow, and Witch would all three go in different directions in an effort to locate the flag. Before separating, Witch linked the group's minds together telepathically in order to communicate without using their coms and risk exposure to the other group.
Daisy crept along the back line of the compound looking for a signs of movement. Through the mental link Wanda said: I have spotted Vis near the eastern boundary doing an overhead sweep. He hasn't' seen me.
Daisy placed her hand on her holstered ICER as she continued making her sweep through western boundary and turned toward the northern boundary. As she began turning toward the north, Clint came through the link: Might want to double time it, ladies. Just took out Falcon's drone. Hoping I took it out before Sam got a good idea of where I am, but doubting it. Don't want to be babysitting this flag for too much longer.
At this point Natasha came through saying: You won't be, Barton. Girls, just found the flag guarded by Bucky near the north northeastern side of the compound. Get over here as quickly as possible for backup.
Daisy began sprinting toward the area that Romanoff had mentioned. As she did, she began to hear the stirring of thunder and a sharp crackle then a bolt of lightning zapped down behind her, sending her flying from the energy output. She hurriedly got up and turned around to see Thor descending down to check his work.
I'm going to be a little late to the party. She thought. Just ran into Thor.
As she was scrambling for more cover, Daisy fired a few ICER rounds at Thor, just to have them blasted by his lightning and rendered useless. As she watched him raring back to slam Mjolnir onto the ground, she prepped to redirect the vibration back at him….the result knocked Thor off balance and allowed Daisy to fire off a shot that hit his neck, rendering him unconscious.
The shockwave must have been felt throughout the compound because Wanda inquired: Daisy, was that you?
A combination of me and Thor. But Thor's down...on my way to assist.
The faster you get here, the better states Natasha the strain obvious in her thoughts. He's stronger and fast….
When Natasha cut out mid sentence, Daisy crouched down and propelled herself into the air using her powers. As she seemingly flew through the air, she could see that Bucky and Romanoff were still going head to head.
Natasha must've needed to focus., she thought to herself, careful not to project over the link. As she used her vibrations to slowly lower herself down, she hit the ground in a combat roll and sent a shockwave at Bucky. It caught him off guard and allowed Widow to regain her ground. Daisy turned to see Vision preparing to blast Natasha with a beam of energy and sent a wave of vibrations at him. Knocking the blast off course.
Wanda, you better hurry Daisy stated, right as a tree surrounded by a nimbus of scarlet energy hurtled toward vision and knocked him down.
Clint came through the mind link saying: Falcon spotted, preparing to engage.
Daisy looks at Wanda and says: "I'll have Romanoff, you grab the flag and get out of here."
Wanda nods and telekinetically grabs the flag as Daisy sprints to assist Romanoff. Upon the flag touching her hand, Wanda flew off to get the flag to their base and help Barton fend off Falcon.
While Romanoff kept Bucky busy, Daisy got into a position to ICE him, and took the first shot she had. Before he finished falling to the ground, Wanda announced through the link,
Mission accomplished.
Romanoff looked at Daisy and said: "Steve was right; this was fun."