The Incredible Hulk: Madness of Two

by Courier999

Jack McGee: Daily Bugle reporter, non-descript…except for the fact he's followed around by a physicist who turns into a green giant fueled by rage. And who gets chased by the military. And fights all manner of bad guys. Set in the same universe as "Spider-Man: Partners in Crime." Rated T for violence, language, and scary content. R&R!

8. The Leader- Part 2

Chapter 8: The Leader, Part 2

SOMEWHERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

A FEW DAYS LATER:

"Ah, Miss Darkhölme. A pleasure to see you."

"Spare me the formalities, Sterns. You owe the Brotherhood of Mutants a few favors now that we've done your dirty work."

"We're not quite done, Mystique. We need a blood sample-"

"I don't think the Hulk will let me get close enough to stick a syringe in his arm."

Sterns turned around, giving Mystique and Toad a good look at the jaundiced skin that surrounded his large head.

"We don't need Banner."

"Then how-"

"There is a smaller specimen, and a female one to boot."

"Where?"

"Los Angeles."

"And you expect us to deal with this 'She-Hulk' how?"

Sterns snapped his fingers, and a man in a white suit emerged from behind.

"Mister Killian, accompany our friends for this…operation. Your skills will prove handy indeed."

"It's L.A, McGee. People see weird things here all the time."

"But Miss Walters-"

"Call me Jennifer. We're friends."

"How about neither, and we settle for She-Hulk?"

"Deal."

McGee winced as the newly-dubbed She-Hulk squeezed his hand in a overly firm handshake, nearly breaking it.

"So, you want to do lunch or somet-"

Just then, Mystique, Toad, and Aldrich Killian emerged from the crowds flocking the nearby sidewalk.

"Uh…"

"Run for it, Jennifer. These guys mean business."

Before She-Hulk could do anything, Killian lunged at her.

"Take th-"

As a green fist slammed into Killian's cheek, a burning sensation overtook its owner.

"Do your homework, green gal. I tend to burn people…in more ways than one, if you catch my drift."

Before She-Hulk could respond, Killian grabbed her by the arms and put a rag doused with chloroform over her mouth and nose.

"Sheesh, you're a heavy one." he muttered as he dragged the unconscious giant woman into a nearby alley.

Just then, his cell phone rang.

"Mysti, that you?"

"It's Mystique to you, Killian. I've got your green compatriot's friend in tow. Perhaps we can save him for later experiments-"

"About that. I'm not too sure this blood's going to be fresh for when we use it."

"And what are you going to do about it-"

"I'm thinking Extremis. That should preserve it."