IHaveNoName and IDC: what now?

INeedAUsername8: there were other things on his mind

Plasma57: thank you

Chapter 14: Our Group?

(At the Avengers' Tower)

The teams are going over Dracula's file. Captain America and Iron Man are explaining the information they have on the vampire. It displayed the techniques and choices the vampire used in fights with the Avengers.

"Dracula usually acts when you least expect it or when he believes you are at a great disadvantage. He goes for any opening he sees there is a possibility to cripple or weaken a foe." Steve said. "He's utilized Nano-technology for weapons." Stark added.

Then they played recording of battles that showed how the vampire fought. Most of the heroes watched closely, while some believed this was unnecessary.

"Why are we even watching this? We need to start looking for clues to Dracula's location." Nova grumbled. "We have to study our enemy: strengths, weaknesses, everything. It will help us have an edge." Iron Spider explained. "Uhh… He doesn't have any weaknesses! He's super strong now!" Nova hissed.

The others turned to look at the feuding teens, but Nova and Iron Spider paid no attention. White Tiger growled at them, which made them stop instantly. Both shivered with fear at Ava's 'interjection'. Cap had heard some of the argument and understood where Nova was coming from.

"I know that you want to start hunting for clues, but this is a battle plan. We need strategy not unorganized movements based on suspicions." The veteran soldier said. "Cap's right, we have to have a plan before rushing in." Tony added. "I don't think I'd ever hear myself say this: but Nova's got a point." Power Man argued. "Hey!" Sam hissed. "Webs is out there! We have to find him!" Luke bellowed, ignoring Sam.

Cap and Tony sighed, their arguments weren't unfounded. Every moment they didn't act there was no telling what was happening to Peter.

"We all want to find Peter, but we can't help him if we don't have a strategy to defeat his captors." Cap reasoned. "Huh… Continue…" Power Man sighed. "Thank you." Rogers replied. "It's highly possible they are still utilizing the Nano-technology to make more advanced weaponry. With Leader and Modok under his control, he will manipulate them to engineer very dangerous weapons." Iron Man said.

He runs through past weaponry and technology both villains have been known to make in the past, displaying many on a holographic screen. These two villains possess incredibly powerful minds, each having genius level intellect. With the vampire controlling them, this could prove a great scientific advantage for Dracula. She-Hulk and A-Bomb remembered the mech-suit that was used by Leader.

"What worries me if Dracula's new power will allow him to control them when they have the ability to use their entire mental ability without turning on him. As Tony said: they could create weapons that could prove quite dangerous to us." Rogers elaborated, worry in his voice. "Don't worry; neither of them are as smart as me." Tony said with an arrogant tone. "And I thought Web-head had an ego." White Tiger scoffed, receiving laughs from the others except Tony.

Iron Man frowned at the girl, she just glowered back. The man's giant ego was really getting on her last nerve. She could barely stand Peter's, but Stark's proved far more annoying.

"A-Anyways, we have more than just those two to worry about. The major heavy-hitters: Attuma, Abomination, Wendigo King, and Juggernaut are the muscle of the group. These guys will be another problem that could delay us." Iron Man continued. "Dracula's control deals with manipulating the mind to control the body, so their physical abilities wouldn't be weakened even if he didn't possess his new power." Cap said. "You're telling me… Still feeling that hit from Juggernaut." Power Man groaned as he rubbed his left arm.

The battle had left many various scars and wounds on the heroes, having fought both the villains and vampires. It wasn't a fair fight for the heroes, but that was the purpose of Dracula's ambush: to brutally overpower them to take what he wanted. His ambush was successful and he gained a powerful servant: Spider-Man.

"Those are our main worries." Iron Man said. "There are others: Taskmaster and Kraven." Nova added.

White Tiger and Zabu growled at the mention of the man who nearly killed both of them. Kraven was no doubt a highly dangerous adversary on his own. He has been able to subdue even the Hulk with one of his 'jungle tricks'. Highly skilled with all of his weapons and tricks made the man someone not to underestimate in any situation.

"Don't worry about Tasky! I'll take care of him. Don't worry, no unaliving!" Deadpool said abruptly.

(Yeah, Tasky can't keep up with my sweet moves. I'm to good! HAHA!)

"Taskmaster is able to copy all your moves just be watching you fight once. How did you stop him?" Power Man asked. "I'm to awesome! Yeah baby! He can't follow this!" The mutant laughed as he started dancing randomly.

Everyone looked at him dumbfounded. While Deadpool is unpredictable and extremely hyper, it was good to have him on their side. For one thing: no one knows how to kill him. Wolverine snarled at the mercenary.

"So we have the pawns described, what about the vampire minions?" Red-Hulk grunted.

The screen changed from the villains to display the average vampire. Statistics laid out the abilities and descriptions of a vampire minion.

"An average vampire has superhuman strength, speed, and agility. One without gaining Dracula's extra strength from Peter's blood is stronger than half of us in here. The only ones who are fast enough to match their speed are Jack and Blade. "Cap said.

What the super-soldier didn't realize is that they weren't the only ones. Nova's abilities have been able to allow him to fly at incredible speeds, which he used to destroy Titus's ship some time ago when the alien came looking for his helmet. White Tiger also could match the vampires' agility with ease, the amulet giving her great gifts. But both teens ignored the man's limited knowledge of his allies.

"However, if Dracula strengthens his followers… we don't know the full extent of their power." Steve added. "Is that it?" Hawkeye asked. "So far…" Cap admitted with a sigh. "Great… limited information, what now oh captain my captain?" The archer hissed. "I don't know yet." Rogers grunted.

They all thought for a moment, but a piece of vital information Dracula told them returned to Danny's mind.

"Captain, Dracula said that the Red Skull informed him of the belief your blood could cure him." Iron-Fist said. "Right… I need to have a talk with Skull…" Cap said. "I'm going!" Tiger said. "No, you need to stay here and organize your group." Steve ordered. "Our group?" Iron Spider hissed. "You don't think we should be a part of this… do you?" Power Man added.

Captain America sighed.

"You kids are still inexperienced…" The veteran soldier began to explain but Tiger interjected by growling, "We've faced our share of enemies too! If you forget we're a part of this just like you! But our leader has been taken captive by that monster! I... We are going to get him back!"

Her fierce words made the man out of time speechless. The other young heroes stood up and nodded their agreement. The older individuals in the room couldn't help but feel some shame for their thoughts about their younger allies.

"Alright, you can come." Cap said. "I'm going as well; I've been itching to hit something all day." Logan growled.

Zabu stepped forward and literally growled. He wanted to go as well.

"Skull will definitely talk now." Hawkeye said.

Cap nodded, he realized he would need help getting Skull to talk.

"We'll interrogate him soon." The man said. "But for now get some rest." Iron Man said.

The heroes agreed to this, knowing they needed to rest in order to properly work towards their common goal.

'He better know something… For his sake…' Tiger hissed in her mind.

To be continued…