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AN: Sorry for the late update. I had midterms all this past week and I will have some more next week. Also, I am considering changing this to being listed as a crossover between The Incredible Hulk and Percy Jackson because I am to the point now that there are going to be several reverences between the two. Enjoy.

AN:I AM UPDATING AGAIN! I am back in school and should have a little more free time on my hands. This is now my primary story and should be getting updated once a week, every two at max. After I have finished this story I will be working on both Thor: The Dark World and Agents of SHIELD. I hope you enjoy this, in my opinion, much improved Chapter 4.

Chapter 4: New Plans

Base of Mount Saint Helens

Days since last incident: 0

Time: 2000 h

Bruce, Rick, and Jen where sitting around a camp fire in the remainder of their clothes. The effects of the Mount Saint Helens eruption from three years ago could still be seen. Changing into the Hulk and waking up somewhere he didn't remember was something Bruce was used to. He wasn't bothered by the wilderness so he wasn't too bothered. Rick and Jen however were not pleased.

"I hope it won't be like that every time," Jen said irritably

"I wish I could tell you that it gets easier, or that you can control that other side, but I would be lying," said Bruce.

"So what? We go live in the wood like you have been and avoid stress?" snapped Rick.

"No, avoiding stress isn't the key. What you have to do is learn to manage that stress. I just like the woods because there is less to break here."

"So what do we do then?" Jen asked.

"I'll try to help you but I imagine that managing the triggers will be different for each of us. Lately I have been learning to work with the Other Guy. It seems like it has been helping. I mean I've been becoming more and more aware of what is going on. This time was the clearest yet."

"What happened after we changed?" Jen asked.

"First I became the Other Guy. I managed to lure you guys out of the hospital. After that the Other Guy and I just tried to get you out of the city without killing anyone."

"We tried to kill people?" Jen asked.

"Don't worry you didn't. Besides, even if you had, there is a lot less blood on your hands than me. I or the Other Guy at least is implicated in the death of two scientists, a military officer, an Idaho State Trooper, two Canadian hunters, and several soldiers that tried to capture me." Bruce's comment was met by silence.

"New York?" Rick asked after a while.

"What about it?" Bruce asked, though he thought he knew were this was going.

"The Avengers," Rick said.

"Oh yes the Avenger. How we managed to get our shit together was a miracle in itself. It was nice really to talk to people again though. I mean I was working as a doctor in Calcutta when SHIELD came and got me but I only talked to people as patients. It was nice to have…friends again. Before SHIELD found me I had gone over a year without an incident. New York is when the Hulk and I began to work to together. I think that might be because of how long it had been since I had change but I am not sure," Bruce explained.

"So bottom line; don't change for a year then we will have a chance," Jen whispered.

"Everyone's different. But I don't know about you guy but I am hungry. What do you say we go into town and get something to eat?" Jen and Rick looked at Bruce like he had gone insane. "Well it's not like we have something to hunt with. And the walk isn't too far."

"The closest town is Longview and that is over 30 miles Bruce," Rick growled.

"Our cloths are shredded, and we don't have shoes," Jen continued to protest.

"All the more reason to go. We should be able to find something in town. If nothing else I have a feeling Natasha will find us."

"Who's Natasha?" Jen asked.

"A friend from SHIELD that was in New York; you know her as Natalie," Bruce called as he began to walk west.

"You mean my secretary?" Jen asked in surprise as she caught up.

"That would be her. She said she was there because of the case you have been working on," Bruce said.

"And you don't believe her," Rick noted.

"If there is one thing I know about SHIELD it is that they always have a second agenda. If not a third."

Gamma Base New Mexico

Test Number: 15

Test Subject: Allan the Orangutan

Time: 2030 h

"We are going to see what the effects, if any, of adding small amounts of electricity into the subject during the transfusion process," Leader informed General Ross and the latter entered the room.

"Why electricity?" Rose asked.

"Because it is one of the most powerful elements known to man. Even the Zeus, king of the gods, wielded it."

They reached the observation window and stood in silence waiting for the test to begin. Strapped to the table was an old male orangutan. He looked quite content and Ross suspected he was drugged. The ape made soft grunts as the scientists walked around it. When the scientists placed the IV into the ape's arm it began to struggle against its bonds.

The test started and the two men stood in astonishment. The orangutan grew to be six feet tall. Its hair burned away and its skin turned grey as flames danced across its body. There were two scientists in the room but the monster broke free of its bonds and immediately killed the two men. "Lock it down," Leader said calmly. Silvery metal panels slid into place in front of all possible escapes and Ross and Leader began to watch through security cameras.

"Well," Leader commented, "That was interesting." Leader turned to leave the room.

"What are you going to do with it?" Ross asked.

"Keep it there for a while. I imagine it will starve eventually." Leader left the room without looking back. The longer Ross knew him the less he began to like him.

Longview, Washington

Days since last Incident: ½

Time: 0400 h

Bruce was laying one of the beds in the room they had rented for the night. They had gotten new clothes. Rick and Jen were now sound asleep in their beds. The walk had exhausted them and they had even hitchhiked for part of the distance. The old man who picked them up was even kind enough to loan them the money they had used to buy clothes and rent the room they were now sleeping in. Bruce had taken the couch while Rick and Jen had each taken the two beds.

As soon as they had arrived Bruce's friends had gone straight to sleep. He however was still awake. There were two more people out there like him. Each of them had been pulled into this life because of him. It was then that Bruce made his decision. After he had gotten Jen and Rick to the stage where they had a reasonable amount of control he would head to New Mexico and destroy the base that Ross was now using. Hopefully he got there to keep them from creating any more monsters.

Bruce final fell asleep around four in the morning but was woken early in the morning by a female voice, "Quite the team you have assembled here, Doctor."

Bruce shot out of bed, as did Rick and Jen. Sitting calmly in one of the chairs by the rooms desk was a certain red-head. When he saw Natasha's face he relaxed and said, "You should know better than to sneak up on a room full of Hulks."

"So, it was you three that made the mess in Seattle?"

"Mess," Jen interrupted, "What do you mean mess?"

In response Natasha walked over to the television and turned it to the news. It was showing Space Needle from various angles. "Authorities say that the Hulk and two other monsters collided with one of the main supports. Experts say it is likely that this iconic building would have fallen if it hadn't been for the safety cables that were added after the earthquakes that shook the world almost one year ago. Damage has also been done to several of the surrounding buildings."

"Well it could have been worse. At least it was only a few buildings instead of half the city," Bruce said lightly.

"I think I am going to be sick," Rick whispered.

"Director Fury wants to a word with all of you, be at the airport in fifteen minutes."

"Well this is going to be wonderful," Bruce groaned.

Gamma Base New Mexico

Office of Leader

Time: 1200 h

Samuel Sterns had never been the smartest man. But when those precious drops of Banner's blood had landed in an open wound everything changed. Extreme intelligence wasn't the only thing he had received but it was his most cherished gift.

But alas that meddlesome SHIELD agent, the Blackwidow, had arrived and taken all of Banner's blood and left him with nothing. That was when he had stated looking for a way into a new lab far from SHIELD's reach. He had settled in Germany for a time where he made the acquaintance of Arnim Zola. Together they had finished the Infinity Formula.

Things at Gamma Base where going well. Most of the workers and soldiers here where now, unknown to Ross, under his control. He had twice now successfully duplicated the results of a Hulk. He was closer than ever to gaining revenge on those that had misjudged him. But his greatest accomplishment was taking control of the base without Ross even realizing it.

The problem of Banner was still unsolved. Leader knew from the news reports that the Hulk knew about A-Bomb now but he also knew that there was now a "She-Hulk", as the authorities where calling it. It worried him that Banner seemed to be gaining more allies. But even after Banner had learned that his friend was now a Hulk he was staying away.

Leader needed someone Banner would do anything for. Someone that he would come to save. Betty Ross would be the perfect candidate. The only problem with that would be the General. But he was easily dealt with. Then he would have to create someone to fight these new monsters. That would be simple though and didn't worry him much. The question was how to get a hold of Betty and who to use against the others.

Hellicarier

Over the Northern Pacific

Days since last incident: 1

Time: 1306 h

When Jen and Rick had seen the massive vessel floating in the sky their jaws had almost fell off. "This can't be real," Jen had said. When they landed they were immediately escorted to the helm. When they entered the room they saw Fury listening to a transmission.

"Your friends Jason, Leo, and Nico have popped up on SHIELD's radar," said a woman's voice that Bruce recognized as Agent Hill.

"NO!" Fury yelled at the monitor. But another voice spoke.

This one belonged to a man and he chuckled, "Bet that went well."

"You know if you go back to New York Fury is going to come see you?" Hill said.

"Maybe but I won't work for SHIELD. I was used enough when I helped the gods. From now on what I decide to do will be my personal decision. No government agency or gods will tell me what to do."

Fury looked up and pressed the mute button. "What was that guy saying about gods," Jen asked.

"I am afraid you don't have clearance for that knowledge," Fury said coolly. "Not so alone anymore are we Doctor."

"I guess not. Looks nice," Bruce commented, "You can't even tell that I tore this place apart six months ago."

"Yes well that was the goal. Now I hope we can come to an understanding regarding these two," Fury said as he gesture to Jen and Rick, who both look a little irritated by the treatment.

"I am going to teach them to control themselves," Bruce began.

"Yes but where?" When Bruce didn't respond he continued, "We would like you to keep them out of Alaska for the time being. There are certain…instabilities there and we would like them not to exacerbate that problem."

"You act like he is more dangerous than Loki," Bruce commented.

"He would eat Loki, Thor, and the Hulk for a side dish," Fury said.

"Damn," was all Bruce could say.

"Back on topic. I think that Death Valley would be okay for training them. There isn't much there to hurt. We would also like them to help bring a stop to Ross's search into the super soldier program."

"Director," Bruce began.

"It is their choice not yours Dr. Banner," Fury interrupted. Fury turned and looked at Jen and Rick. They both looked down thoughtfully for a moment before Rick responded.

"Well, I suppose a little revenge wouldn't hurt."

"I'm not sure. We'll see when the time comes I guess. First I just want to learn to control these changes," Jen mumbled.

"Good. Now, Bruce we have been working on some carbon polymers that should stretch with you when you change. I think these will be particularly useful for Jen. Hill if you will lead them to the lab so they pick up their suits."

"Did somebody say something about suits," said a familiar arrogant voice.

"Mister Stark," Fury growled, "I thought I made it clear to you that you were to notify use when you would be coming to visit?"

"Where would be the fun in that? Then I would never get a chance to catch you doing something 'top secret'," Tony Stark said. Just then he turn and caught sight of Banner. "Bruce!" he exclaimed, "You and I need catch up." Without another word Stark began to steer Bruce deeper into the ship.

Bruce remembered Stark saying something about "making your own demons" and Switzerland but that was about it. He hadn't slept much the previous night and Stark's story just put him to sleep. Then when he woke up and explained he just didn't have the temperament to be a therapist Tony had simply shrugged and started the story over.

Bruce had to be extremely patient, which was not one of his strong suits. But this time he listened to Tony's story, mostly because he didn't want to have to hear it again, and he had to give Tony credit. What worried Bruce though was the idea that the Extremis serum could still be under development somewhere. Tony had other worries though.

"I still have panic attacks occasionally," Tony said, "And don't tell anyone but I have secretly rebuilt the Gemini suit. I designed it to be used in space."

"So what you are just going to leave everyone behind and go off into space? Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't that what started the attacks in the first place?"

Tony shrugged but said so quietly Bruce could barely he him, "It would help decrease by alcohol bill."

Bruce decided to ignore the comment and said, "Listen Tony, I know you want help with this but right now I am a little busy."

"Oh yes I see you have created two more Hulks," Tony sneered.

"Only one," Bruce growled in a voice closer to the Hulk's then his own, "And I wouldn't have done that if I had another choice."

"Calm down," Tony teased, "Now I'll walk with you to the lab but then you will be on your own. I have stuff I need to do in New York."

"I thought you were done building suits," Bruce said as he raised his eyebrows.

"For me I am," Tony said.

Five minutes later Bruce had joined Jen and Rick in the newly rebuilt lab. "No," Bruce said, "Absolutely not. I will not were purple."

"Come on, Bruce it's better than shredding you clothes every…"

"I'd rather shed my clothes or be naked," Bruce interrupted Jen.

"Fine, take these, their black. We're about the same size so they should fit and I will where the purple ones," Rick suggested.

"Fine," Bruce grumbled still not totally sold on the idea of the suits.

"I kinda like them," Jen said. She had a pair of what looked like jeans and a white tank top with purple down the side. "Might as well see how the fit."

The all went and changed before returning to the lab. Rick and Bruce were both walking somewhat stiffly. "What's wrong?" Jen asked.

"They're a little tight," Bruce commented.

Jen laughed as Rick blushed. "If you are all done," said a male voice behind them, "Fury has ordered me to take you all to Death Valley." Bruce turned and looked at none other than Hawkeye.