Disclaimer: If I was Stan Lee I'd have achieved IMORTALITY!
AN: Alright the review issue should be fixed this issue; in all honesty I'm surprised I even got any considering many of you wouldn't have been able to review at all.
What will I do this chapter? I'll remove a character with unfathomable potential from Marvel Limbo! (Where characters go after they fade in to the background)
Alright after this Chapter I would have went over 8 of the 12 Avengers vs. X-men issues, the event is almost done!
Also Happy New Years!
Chapter 5: AVX part 3: Scarlet Witch Returns! (Alternate title: Laura's long awaited reunion!)
~Avengers Tower~
"Okay Avengers let's have a recap." Captain America said to the assembled heroes. "First we stormed Utopia…where a certain X-men went beyond orders and almost killed Hope and nearly destroyed our newest recruit." Wolverine growled and looked away.
"I ended up getting a divorce." Black Panther said with a sigh as he thought about his former queen, Storm.
"It's alright at least you remember your marriage." Spidey said as he patted the man on the back.
"We managed to bump into an old pal of Dante's on the way back…at least until he gets replaced by Edward Cullen." Deadpool commented as he pointed at Trish.
"Why do you keep saying that?" Dante asked his team mate with an eye twitch.
"You'll get it when you don't have a fifth game. In all honesty you might as well stay here; your future will be brighter." Deadpool said, making a majority of the heroes ignore him. Except Spider-Man, whose learned to start listening to the insane man a little bit more.
"I totally tanked the Phoenix! Suck it Thor." Tony grinned as he looked at the Norse god. "Science 1, Magic 0."
"You also caused it to blow apart and fuse with five separate mutants." Hawkeye deadpanned before turning to Laura. "No offense, but how do we even know she's on our side? How can she fight the influence when Cyclops can't?" Spider-Man was about to stand up for his pupil, but stopped when Laura shook her head.
"Valid question." Laura said before narrowing her eyes at the archer. "I fight for control of my body every day." Laura said dryly. "If I had to guess, I'm probably forcing it back unconsciously like I'm doing my feral side." Hawkeye reluctantly accepted her theory and turned away.
"Well I helped take down a country and I'm now part of its triumvirate." Black Widow said awkwardly, as if she was still trying to come to turns on how fast her life changed. The Crimson Crusade decided to run the neo-Sogaria as a mix between a monarchy and a triumvirate. There would be three ruling seats of power and their respective heirs would take over for them when the time came.
"I knew I should have gone to Latveria." Spider-Woman muttered as she rubbed her temples.
"Alright so that's everything major that has happened so far." Captain America said before crossing his arms. "The question now is…where do we go from here?"
"We know that we need to retrieve Hope from Utopia, but how?" Tony muttered as Spider-Man raised his hand.
"No Spider-Man, we are not sending in Squirrel Girl." Captain America said bluntly, making the red and blue clad hero lower his hand.
"…Can I be of any assistance?" A new voice asked hesitantly making the heroes turn to see none other than the Scarlet Witch standing in the door way.
"What the hell? Weren't you supposed to be playing sleeping beauty with the psycho announcer lady?" Spider-Man said after he broke out his shock. In all honesty he couldn't find it in himself to be wary around the reality-warping mutant. Sure she completely and utterly put him in one of the most traumatizing situations of his life, but she had snapped due to a large amount of suffering.
And if anyone knew the meaning behind the word suffer, it was Spider-Man.
"She released me temporarily in order to help you all, she claimed that the X-men were interfering with her grand scheme." Wanda half-lied, with a small smile, glad that at least one persona in the room wasn't tensing up around her. In all honesty she could have left Rebuff's "Prison" whenever the hell she felt like it.
-Flash Back beginning of Rebuff's tournament-
-Penthouse Suite-
"Why the hell would I allow you to give me off as a bride?" The Scarlett Witch growled as she glared at a bored Rebuff, who was flipping nonchalantly through a comic book.
"Because I want to give the winner, the power they deserve so that they can help me later." Rebuff shrugged.
"You know of my powers, what's to stop me from leaving right now?"
"If you leave, we all die. It's really simple actually." Rebuff shrugged. "Besides you need to atone for your sins and the lives you have destroyed."
"How dare you!? Do you know what I've went through-"
"Shit happens! You knew that the moment you joined the Avengers, sure you hit a very rough part of your life, but that doesn't excuse genocide." Rebuff growled out making the woman step back in shock. "You think you know suffering? I'll show you what suffering is." Rebuff bit out before snapping her fingers. "Player. Add item. TASM 1-700." The Scarlet Witch frowned in confusion when hundreds of books, many with Spider-Man's picture on them, began to appear in the room.
"What the hell are you playing at?" The Scarlet Witch asked as she took a step back and her hands began to cackle with crimson energy.
"Converge." Rebuff muttered as the books disappeared, leaving a small ball of light. "Get ready." Was all the warning Wanda received before the light hit her directly in her forehead. She passed out as she was forced to go through the life of a Spider-themed hero from beginning to end.
-Flash Back End-
Safe to say, Wanda found herself looking at the goofy hero with new eyes.
"The fact that he isn't a villain or at least an Anti-hero is astounding." Wanda turned to Captain America with a frown. "I understand that I'm still not trusted but Cyclops must be stopped. If the Phoenix…." Wanda trailed off as she glanced at Laura. "Well part of the Phoenix fell into his hands, you WILL need my abilities."
"We'll need to get Hope back if we are going to stop him." Wolverine growled out making the Captain nod his head.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures; we'll need to have Dr. Strange teleport a team with Wanda into Utopia so we can get Hope out." The Avengers were about to continue forming the plan when Spider-Man noticed Laura frowning.
"Hold up guys." Spidey said as he cut the Captain off. "Laura looks like she has something to say and trust me she's been spouting out verbal gold ever since we teamed up."
"He has a point Steve." Tony said as he looked at the Captain. He hadn't forgotten how the kid gave a logical explanation for why the strange announcer lady had started the tournament.
"What's on your mind soldier?" Laura glanced around awkwardly as the entirety of the Avengers plus others looked at her expectantly.
"It…it just feels as though we're risking too much." Laura began awkwardly.
"Spit it out kid the world is ending." Wolverine grumbled out making his clone sigh before narrowing her eyes.
"Think about it, if we go through with Captain's plan not only are we revealing a possible secret weapon but there is still the possibility of everyone not returning." Laura said as stared at Steve. "There are four Phoenix powered mutants on Utopia. I know personally that their mutations have also been strengthened exponentially. My ability to heal is probably on par with Deadpool's at this point."
"That's not good. Her mutation is only supplementary to her combat skills. The other four have far more devastating mutations, if they have gotten that much stronger as well…" Black Widow trailed off as Captain frowned thoughtfully.
"Well what do you suggest we do?"
"I, Wolverine, and Wanda are proof enough that not every mutant agrees with Cyclops ideals, maybe if we can find another mutant within Utopia already we can have them sneak Hope out." Laura told them, causing a silence to fall in the room.
"But kid, the only mutants that would even be capable of doing something like that is the X-men on one-eye's side." Wolverine pointed out, not unreasonably.
"I think Laura is proof enough that we shouldn't over-look the mutants in her age group." Spidey pointed out, as the original teen hero he had a tendency to sympathize we the youngest of the super hero community.
"You were there when we tried to reach Hope web-head. The ones that were holding her there were all in Laura's age group!" Wolverine bit out.
"Also it would have to be someone they wouldn't know well at all that also had a mutation that would allow them to sneak away." Black Widow said making Captain America nod.
"So we either do my plan or find a mutant that has the ability to sneak out with Hope, who doesn't support Cyclops, who is a resident of Utopia, and isn't closely known by any of the X-men." Captain America summed up as he turned back to Laura.
"Oh well it was a good theory Laura." Spider-Man said as he patted the young clone's back. Suddenly Deadpool began jumping up and down as he held his mouth.
"Oh come on X! Even I know who you should ask and if it weren't the author wanting you to figure it out I would have said it a while ago." Deadpool complained.
"Again with this weird talk?" Dante groaned.
"No! I will not be ignored again!" Deadpool shouted before he pointed at the stunned clone. "Think of all the mutants you've ever met in your entire life." Deadpool said he began to shake Laura. "Think I know it's there! I don't care if the comic book writers haven't mentioned them in years they are still a monumental basis of your character!" Laura pushed the crazy mercenary away from her before she grabbed her head in frustration.
"Don't think to hard kid, you know how Wade gets." Logan muttered as he began smoking a cigar. The act of Logan smoking made Laura gasp in realization.
"Kiden." Laura muttered to herself before turning towards Captain America. "Kiden Nixon, we can ask her for assistance."
"Hallelujah!" Deadpool shouted in relief.
"Who?" Wolverine asked sounding absolutely confused.
"She's…my first friend. She saved me from my life of prostitution and normally keeps to herself." Laura began as she turned to Logan. "She has the ability to stop time at will, if anyone can get Hope out it's her."
"Why the hell haven't I heard of her before?" Wolverine asked as he crossed his arms.
"Lazy, Lazy, writing." Deadpool said bluntly.
"Like I said she keeps to herself." Laura said with a shrug as she blatantly ignored Deadpool.
"And you are positive this Kiden isn't loyal to Cyclops?" Captain America asked skeptically.
"*snort* Haha." Laura fucking Kinney actually laughed at the Captain.
"Oh dear lord, it's the end of the world." Spidey muttered, hell even Chun-Li looked a bit worried. Wolverine was currently using his senses to make sure that it was in fact his clone sitting there.
"Sorry but trying to picture her conforming to anyone's ideals is a bit of a stretch." Laura apologized as she wiped a tear from her eye.
"So how are you so certain Miss Nixon will help us?"
"No matter how much time passes, who we work for, or how bad the situation is NYX always has each other's backs. Thanks to each other we managed to survive in New York for a bit." Laura said softly with a small smile. (LIAG helpful hint: NYX is a group of teenage mutants that were ripped from their lives and forced to survive the streets of New York. This is where Laura's character was first premiered.)
"Well I guess we are going to try your plan, if it works it gives us an incredible edge to this war." Captain America said with a smile.
"I know who's gonna get MVP this year…wait do we do that? Doesn't matter we'll start now." Tony said with a shrug. "Jarvis, begin an order for trophies to be made for the following categories. This year we're having an Avengers award ceremony." Tony was tuned out as he began the preparations for, what he would later call his biggest party ever.
"Just explain more about her in detail so I can get a lock and summon the right person with my teleportation spell." Dr. Strange said as the young clone went into detail about her friend. While this was happening, Captain America began to assign tasks for the rest of the heroes. Spider-Man approached Deadpool and released a sigh.
"Alright you rip-off, you obviously know a lot of things you aren't supposed to…think you can explain more about this NYX thing. I kind of want to know how the hell I missed a clone of Wolverine in my city." Spider-Man deadpanned.
"You and me both, bub." Wolverine growled as he joined the conversation. The fact that he didn't even know who Kiden was bugged him. He also wanted to figure out why the kid never showed up at his school either.
"Might as well pass the time somehow." Chun-Li pointed out as she walked up.
"Fine I'll tell you…but it's gonna take too long so we'll just wait for the time skip." Deadpool explained as he leaned against a wall.
-Thirty minute later-
Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Chun-Li were all doing their versions of gaping at the bat shit insane mercenary as he finished his tale. At this point many of the Avengers had already left.
"How the hell did I miss this?" Spider-Man asked himself with a face-palm.
"Why the hell didn't that brat show up to class?" Wolverine grumbled. He'd deny it instantly, but he had a soft spot for young mutant girls that had hard lives, it was just that Laura was too close to home for comfort for him to take under his wing like he did others. He didn't worry much about her because deep down he had faith that if she was his clone she'd be able to survive much better than the others would have.
"And that's all I'm telling you! The author doesn't pay me enough so get the rest of the story from Laura or Google it!" Deadpool said the last part as he turned to the computer screens of various fan fiction readers everywhere.
"Alright that should be enough." Dr. Strange said before his hands shone with magical energy. Spider-Man and Chun-Li shielded their eyes as the light got brighter.
*FLASH*
"What the fuck!" A blonde teenager shouted out as she appeared in the middle of the room. Her hair reached just below her chin and she had bright blue eyes. She was wearing a black and red t-shirt that ended just above her belly button and a pair of black jeans. She also had a pair of black and red gym shoes and around her neck was a silver chain that had a pacifier on it.
"Hello Kiden." Laura said with a small smile, making the blonde mutant snap her head towards her in shock.
"Laura? Oh my God it's been years!" Kiden said as she gave her friend a bone crushing hug. "I'm surprised you still remember me."
"Of course I remember." Laura said as she hugged her first friend back awkwardly.
"Laura…?" Kiden began unsurely.
"Yes?"
"Why am I in a room with the Avengers?" Kiden asked wearily.
"Because we need your help." Laura said seriously making her friend gape.
"You joined?" Laura nodded her head, making the blonde grin. "Kick ass." Kiden said as she raised her fist, the clone smiled and bumped her fist awkwardly.
"Pay attention to this glorious moment. We may never see Laura act her age again." Spidey whispered to Logan and Chun-Li. Deadpool was currently taking pictures with his smart phone.
"So whatcha' need me for?" Kiden asked skeptically.
"Do you know a mutant by the name of Hope Summers?" Captain America asked making Kiden snort.
"Who hasn't? She's the reason that creep Cyclops had transformed Utopia." Kiden said a bit bitterly
"Oh I like her." Wolverine said with a smirk, gaining her attention. Kiden gaped at him for a second before looking back and forth between him and Laura.
"Wolverine right?" Kiden asked as she crossed her arms with a glare. Caught off guard by the harshness Wolverine nodded his head.
*Snickt*
"The one and only." Logan said with a feral grin as he showed her his claws. For some reason the claws only seemed to make her angrier.
"I'm just gonna ask this once. You Laura's dad?" Kiden questioned as her fist clenched.
"Uhh not exact-"
"Yup!" Deadpool said enthusiastically already knowing what was about to happen. Because he was such a good sport let's give the merc a bucket of popcorn to enjoy the upcoming shit storm. "Thanks!"
"Stop."
*Boom*
"Shit! What is he made of?" Kiden groaned as she rubbed her hand in pain. Now none of the heroes, besides Laura, knew what happened. All they heard was Kiden say 'stop' and suddenly Kiden was where Logan was standing and Logan was in the next room via a hole through the wall.
"Kiden! What was that for?" Laura asked her friend with wide eyes.
"Did you forget how I found you? He has to be the worst dad ever." Kiden muttered as she held her wrist.
"Don't listen to Deadpool! He's not my dad; he's who I was cloned from!" Laura explained with wide eyes.
"Say what?" Kiden had the decency to look sheepish as Laura explained her relationship with the feral Avenger. "Oh…I completely jumped the gun on that one…my bad."
"It's okay he'll be better in a minute or two, everyone in this room has fought the guy at least once." Spider-Man shrugged.
"Back to the topic." Captain America said exasperated. "We need you to assist Hope in escaping from Utopia."
"If anyone can help her, it's you Kiden." Laura said seriously.
"So I have to help another teen mutant run away from her proverbial pimp? Well at least I have practice." Kiden sighed before reaching in to her pocket and pulling out a pack of cigarettes.
Which were taken from her hand by Captain America
"I'll just take does young lady." Captain America said before crushing the pack in his hand, making the teen gape at him.
"You know, you suck at first impressions." Kiden deadpanned before turning to Laura. "I swear if it was anyone other than you I'd have left as soon as he did that shit."
"Understandable." Laura said as she smirked.
"Alright, I'll help ya cause I still need to get even with Cyclops anyway." Kiden said with a shrug.
"What did Cyclops do to you?" Spider-Man asked while scratching the side of his head.
"Have you guys seen Utopia?" Kiden asked incredulously. "Ever since he came back with his costume change he completely transformed the country. I'm talkin' bout super sci-fi floating buildings and stair cases." Kiden deadpanned. "Before you guys brought me here I was trying to find a way back into my fucking apartment!"
"Bad move." Laura muttered. She knew exactly why Kiden was pissed now.
"Damn straight bad move! You know how much shit I've gone through in my life for a place to live? And as soon as I have my own apartment that I don't have to share with a group of mutants; I get locked out of it?" Kiden ranted before turning to Laura. "No offense, you know I loved rooming with ya, but come on it was pretty sweet to have some room."
"Alright Kiden, Laura will explain the plan to you since it's hers in the first place" Captain America intervened before another rant could happen.
"Kiden, Dr. Strange here will drop you off back in Utopia. Once there you will find Hope and bring her to the beach of Utopia where Dr. Strange will bring you both back here."
"Question is how long will it take her to find Hope?" Black Widow questioned, making the time stopper frown in thought.
"Utopia isn't that big. I can find her in about a day in No Time, but for you guys it'd be about a minute or two." Kiden said as she crossed her arms. (LIAG Helpful hint: No Time is a multi-colored world That Kiden Creates when she says "Stop". In No Time moves so slow that it appears to not move at all. Kiden can stay in No Time for months without the need of food or water. Since she is moving so fast within the world she can break someone's arm with a simple touch because she is moving so fast. If she holds on to someone when she says "Stop" they both can enter the world, but she needs to keep physical contact with whoever she brings.)
"That sounds good, let's get started." Dr. Strange said as he created another portal, making Kiden shrug.
"What could possibly go-*mph!*" Kiden was cut off as Laura covered her mouth.
"Don't say it, trust me." Laura said seriously, making Kiden shrug.
"If you say so."
-Utopia Beach: 3 minutes later-
"Alright, Kiden let's see if we can save another damsel in distress." Kiden said to herself before taking a deep breath. "Stop!" Kiden watched as the world changed colors before she began to sprint towards the buildings.
-Utopia: 30 seconds later-
Hope sighed as she watched the clouds pass her by.
"To think I was so close-*mph!*" Hope was cut off as a hand covered her mouth.
"Listen to me princess, I'm going to remove my hand, don't scream. Laura sent me here to take you to the Avengers. Nod your head if you understand me." Kiden whispered making the Red head nod. "Good now take my hand and we'll be out of here."
"Why would you help me run away? You are a mutant and I'm assuming you live here." Hope asked as she grabbed the blonde's hand.
"One, running away is pretty much a hobby of mine at this point, and two that bastard Cyclops locked me out of my apartment." Kiden said the last part with a slight eye twitch. "Stop!"
-Avengers Tower 10 seconds later-
Kiden and Hope reappeared within the tower panting heavily.
"We've been running nonstop for hours!" hope panted out while Kiden checked her watch.
"More like ten seconds." Kiden grinned as she collapsed on the ground. "My lungs are killing me!"
"Maybe if you weren't smoking at your age you'd have more stamina, soldier." Captain America smirked as Dr. Strange closed the portal. The Captain shook his head as he got a certain raised finger in return. "Kids these days have no respect."
"Now if you excuse me…I'll be going now." Kiden Said as she began to leave.
"Whoa where are you going, kid?" Tony asked in disbelief, he doubted the teen actually had anywhere to go, considering she couldn't even enter her own apartment.
"Isn't it obvious? You're rich and have, like, five houses." Kiden began as she turned to the armored Avenger. "I'm going to the penthouse and stealing your bed and food until I get a place to crash again, see ya. Stop." Kiden deadpanned before leaving the room, no doubt to do exactly what she just said.
"Sir, there's a teenage girl sitting on your bed watching TV while eating a sandwich..."
"*Sigh* Just leave her Jarvis." Tony groaned.
"Oh my God." Spidey suddenly spoke up in disbelief. "Laura's plan…worked as in, nothing suddenly screwed things up at the last second leading to a climactic battle." Spider-Man whispered stunned. Tony looked at him for a second before turning to Steve.
"You're fired." Stark said bluntly.
"Not now, Tony." Captain America grumbled.
"So, what's next?" Hope questioned as she looked at Captain America and Iron-Man.
"One of Iron-Fist's predecessors used to be a host for the Phoenix; hopefully you can find something of use in K'un-lun." Captain America told her.
"What's K'un-lun?" Hope asked with a raised eyebrow.
"The place where Kung Fu was born." Wolverine growled out as he reentered the room. "Gonna kill that kid."
"The place where Kung- are you kidding me with this crap?" Chun-Li asked as she held her head. "What the hell is wrong with this world?" Chun-Li asked helplessly.
"Afraid not." Spider-Man said with a shrug.
"Let's go Avengers!"
"Hey what about Kiden?" Spider-Man asked making Wolverine growl.
"Leave her, she'd probably enjoy watching the world burn if we fail, so either way it's a win for her." Laura said with a shrug.
-One Day Later: K'un-Lun-
"Unbelievable." Chun-Li said with an eye twitched as she stared at the huge martial arts dojos.
"Come, young Hope. We have much to discuss about your future." A man completely covered from head to toe in a green cloak said.
"We'll leave her in your hands, Yu-Ti." Captain America said before turning to Team Amazing. (LIAG Helpful Info: Yu-Ti is iron-fist's teacher.)
"What's up Captain?" Spider-Man asked in confusion.
"I just got news that Namor is attacking Wakanda; we need to go assist the others." Captain America said before turning to Laura. "You're up soldier."
"Remember Laura you are more than just a tool to end this fight, if there is a chance you won't make it; pull out." Spider-Man said sternly, making the young clone nod her head.
"Let's go."
"And now we're taking the fight to Africa, did I even get a chance to sleep yet?" Chun-Li asked despondently as they ran towards portal.
-Wakanda-
When they made it to the country they saw that many of the avengers were lying on the ground in pain and that what was once a prosperous city was now a waste land of destroyed buildings. Above the city was the flaming form of Namor.
"We're supposed to fight someone who did this to a city?" Chun-Li questioned with an eye twitch.
"No worse. We're supposed to fight someone who did that to Red Hulk." Spider-Man deadpanned as he pointed at the giant red avenger who was currently cradling his broken arm.
"He was already greatly stronger than me before the Phoenix force; the only way I can see us taking him down is…permanently." Laura muttered with a frown. "Still…I'll need to get close to him without him noticing to take him out."
*FLASH*
"Did some call for a distraction?" Deadpool questioned as he teleported next them with Dante.
"Well this makes things…easier." Laura said as she blinked at the two. "Where's your other team mate?"
"She had to go off world for a bit to handle Thanos, she'll be back soon." Deadpool said with a shrug.
"This fish guy is strong, but he's got nothing on some of the things I've killed." Dante smirked as he pulled out his sword, Rebellion.
"Still, I'm not so sure if I can pull this off." Laura muttered. Deadpool walked up to her with an orange cardboard box, that for some reason had a Chibi version of Laura winking and smiling while giving a thumbs up.
"Would you do it for a Laura-snack?" Deadpool asked as if he were trying to tempt her while shaking the box.
"I-is he serious?" Spidey asked in shock, hell even Laura was looking at the merc as if something blew up in front of her.
"What?" Laura managed to get out, but for some strange reason her head followed the box as Deadpool moved it from side to side.
"Fine how about two." Deadpool said as he handed the girl two chocolate chip cookies that we're in the shape of an "X". Team Amazing and Captain America watched in disbelief as Laura grabbed the cookies and ate them.
"I-it's delicious…" Laura thought incredulously before she turned from the deranged mercenary and licked her fingers. "Let's get started." Laura said confidently as her team gaped even more at her.
"Remember X, Ask yourself, what would Ezio do?" Deadpool attempted to say wisely. Laura ignored him because she had no idea who the hell he was talking about. Ironically Laura soon found herself jumping and scaling the side of a nearly destroyed building. Once she made it to the top Dante teleported next to her.
"They'll get his attention, once he's on the ground I'll keep him busy until you get a clear shot." Dante said before activating his Devil trigger. "You ready?"
"I was made ready." Laura said as her Phoenix armor reappeared in flames.
-With Deadpool-
"So how are we going to distract him?" Chun-Li asked as they ran towards the city. Spider-Man and Deadpool shared a knowing grin, even visible from behind their masks, and Spider-Man web swung on top of a building as Deadpool teleported.
"Hey Namor! Yo momma so ugly, that even Dare Devil said DAMNNNNNN!" Deadpool shouted out getting the mutant's attention. Chun-Li and Captain America actually lost their composures as they ran after the two full masked Avengers. (LIAG Fun Fact: Deadpool and Spider-Man had once gotten in to a Yo momma fight.)
"Your mom stinks so bad, that when she walked into a crowded room, Wolverine became the second best at what he does!" Spider-Man followed up.
"Yo I heard Yo momma got hit by Spidey's web fluid, and it didn't come from his wrists!" Deadpool shouted as the mutant glared.
"Not cool Deadpool, I wouldn't touch that if even if I was still in costume and the eyes in my mask disappeared!" Spider-Man quipped.
"Yeah your right bro sorry, after all I think I saw his mom in that video online with the two girls and the cup." Deadpool said apologetically as Namor shot at them.
"SHE WAS NOT! MY MOTHER WAS A SAINT!" Namor shouted in fury as he shot them with his Trident cocked back.
! Spider-Sense!
! Deadpool's nonexistent common sense!
Spider-Man dodged out of the way as Deadpool teleported away causing the powerful mutant's trident to collide with Captain America's shield.
*KRAAAANG*
The shockwave sent Chun-Li skidding back, but she quickly regained her footing and charged at the Atlantean King.
"Chun-Li!" Captain America shouted as he pushed the mutant to the side, sending him flying towards the Interpol officer.
"KIKOSHO!" Chun-Li roared as she hit Namor with the large burst of Chi. "Dante!" Chun-Li cried out as her attack ended and the mutant flew away from her.
"On it!" Dante said as he stabbed his swords at the mutant, it didn't pierce the mutant's strong skin but it still hurt Namor at least. "You're finished!" Dante said as he disappeared in a burst of speed.
*Slash*
*slash*
*Slash*
"Ahh!" Namor cried out as Dante slashed him from both sides.
"Here's the finale!" Dante roared as he stabbed his blade into Namor's stomach "RAHHHH!" Dante exclaimed as he sent the mutant flying away from him. Dante didn't relent as he suddenly teleported underneath Namor with a Guitar. "Jam session!" Dante played the guitar, causing a torrent of purple lightning to shoot up and collide into Namor.
"The hell?" Spider-Man muttered as he watched Dante continue fighting as he pulled out random objects from nowhere.
"Suck it!" Dante shouted as he spun at Namor with his sword incased in Ice. After temporarily freezing the Atlantean Dante hopped back and pulled out two guns as his devil trigger faded.
"You are so broken!" Deadpool complained angrily.
"Keeping it Stylish!" Dante said with a smirk as he unloaded his bullets into Namor, Dante spun around as he placed both guns together. "Jackpot!" A crimson blast was then shot into Namor creating an explosion. "X-23!" Dante shouted as Namor struggled to stand. X-23 wasted no time in leaping off of the building she was hiding on.
*Snickt!*
-Insert leap of faith Eagle sound effect-
*Schtik!*
"Bye. Bye." Laura growled as she landed on Namor's back while her Talons went through his back and exited his chest. She held on until the phoenix energy left his body. "Requiescat de Pace. (1)" Laura whispered coldly making Deadpool fangasm. Laura then blinked for a second as she tried to figure out why the hell she just said what she did. It just felt…right.
"She actually said it! My life is complete." Deadpool said dreamily. Laura looked up and frowned at the sad expression Captain America had on his face.
"Relax he's not dead, but we need to get the others and leave now. All of his power just got split up between me and the other three; it won't be long before they get here." Captain America nodded before turning to the others.
"Get all of the Avengers you can find and get them out of here!" Steve ordered making them nod
-Later: K'un-lun-
They returned to K'un-lun where they were hit by even MORE shocking news. In fact Spider-Man was gaping at a frowning Hope while Iron-Fist looked on uncomfortably in the background.
"Say what now?" Spider-Man asked for the third time.
"Fate has decided that you will be the one to train Hope." Yu-Ti said ominously as Spider-Man groaned while the Avengers looked on uncomfortably.
"Seriously…webs?" Wolverine asked for clarification.
"We didn't have to leave New York for this!" Spider-Man said in exasperation.
"Yes, but you wouldn't have known either." Yu-Ti said wisely before walking away.
"I'm not dressing like you." Hope said bluntly making Spider-Man raise his hands in defense.
"Good cause there's already like eight spider-ladies." Spidey quipped.
"Okay so…?" Hope asked as she placed her hands on her hips.
"So…what's Magneto like?" Spider-Man asked helplessly
"So you've got nothing?" Hope asked annoyed.
"This isn't good." Tony groaned.
"Hey I just got the gig-"
"Well I'll tell you something, You go figure this 'gig' out and I'll be over here trying to figure what the fuck I'm supposed to do with my life because deranged cosmic bird thought it was a good idea to dump its powers all over my head!" Hope shouted as she pointed at Spider-Man. "Because when the world ends people are going to blame me!" Hope continued in fury.
"Yeah well…" Spider-Man began before scratching his head. "With great power comes great responsibility."
"What the hell am I supposed to do with that?" Hope bit out with a glare.
"It's something my uncle, the man who raised me, used to say to me." Spider-Man said with a shrug that made some of the Avengers listen to him more closely, after all they knew nothing about the guy except that he dressed like a Spider.
"What did is say it over breakfast?" Hope asked skeptically.
"Sometimes…" Spider-Man shrugged. "And this was before I got bit by the Spider that dumped its powers all over my head and everyone started blaming me for anything bad happening in New York City, so yeah…" Spider-Man said as he rubbed where he was bit. "Laura."
"Yes?" Laura asked in confusion.
"Pay attention." Spider-Man said simply before turning back to Hope. "The thing is I didn't even know what he was talkingabout until it was too late. It happened when some idiot, who I definitely could have stopped, shot him." Spider-Man revealed causing both girls to widen their eyes. "The point is that those words mean everything. You can live every day of your life trying to think of something better, but for people like us who don't know our purpose in life, just remembering those words can completely define you." Spider-Man said seriously before walking away.
"Uh...hey wait up!" Hope shouted as she ran after Spider-Man "What else did he say? Should I get a new costume? Maybe I should…where did you get yours?" Hope kept asking as she chased the red and blue clad hero down.
To be continued…
Next Time: AVX: part 4: The Spider Falls
1)Latin for Rest in Peace. Something That Ezio from Assassin's creed would say after killing somebody.
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