Spells and Louds
Chapter 113: Whatever it takes.
(Spellman Estate)
Neil looks out the window to his office and sees Lincoln and Luna are helping Lily learn which instrument she could be good at.
He also sees Courage helping Washington knit a blanket for his future kits, Victoria is in the house with Gwen on the couch.
Then Neil spots a raven flying in the sky and is headed for his window, so Neil opens the window and the raven flies in and morphs into Gyro. "Hey Neil."
"Hey Guardian" Neil closes the windows. "So, what's up dude?"
"I need to speak to Deathwing" replied Gyro.
"Really? Why?" asked Neil.
Gyro sighs. "It's about his grandson."
Neil was kinda confused. "Which one?"
"Wrathion! Deathwing only has one last blood left in Azeroth, I need to speak to him now man" said Gyro.
"Okay, okay. I'll let him up" Neil closes his eyes, he opens them again and they are now yellow and red with some fire and his voice has changed.
"What is it Guardian? What does this have any concern with Wrathion?" asked Deathwing.
Gyro looks out the window. "Does the name N'Zoth ring a bell?"
Deathwing growled. "The old god who corrupted me and made me what I am, a destroyer instead of an aspect!"
"Yes, the very same one. Well as it turns out he has been freed from his prison after queen Azshara was killed" replied Gyro.
Deathwing did not like hearing this. "Have the alliance and the horde stopped N'Zoth yet?"
"Not at the moment, and now it brings to your grandson Wrathion" said Gyro.
"What of him?" asked Deathwing.
"He has joined forces with the heroes of Azeroth, he is now the new advisor of High King Anduin, and even though Anduin hates his guts, they have to team up" replied Gyro.
"Why would Wrathion join forces with them?" asked Deathwing.
"He has done a lot of research and he realizes, that he does not want to end up like you or the other children and descendants you once had, he does not want to be remembered as a monster who died in the hands of heroes, instead he is fighting alongside the heroes of Azeroth" replied Gyro.
Deathwing sighs and sits back down. "I can't blame him, it is not wise to side with any force of evil and I am proud of him for changing and trying to kill that wretched titan who made me what I am. What of the news on Windrunner?"
"Still nothing, Sylvannas hasn't been sighted since she killed Saurfang, but Kel'Thuzad has been seeing most of her banshee's prowling the shored of Northrend and some of them are trying to bypass the ancient kingdom of Azjol'Nerub and make their way to Icecrown" replied Gyro.
"I don't like this, she's up to something. But what?" Deathwing sighs. "I wish I could be there to aid them all, show them that I am alive and seek redemption. The only one who knows of my survival is Alexstrasza."
"I wish I could help you return to Azeroth, but I cannot allow you to. But perhaps one day, you can go back, we just have to be patient. In the meantime I will be keeping tabs on your grandson and do what I can to aid them in the fight against N'Zoth and his horrific legions" said Gyro.
"Do what you must Guardian, the fate of Azeroth depends on it. Whatever it takes!" said Deathwing.
Gyro opens the window. "And I shall, see ya Deathwing and Spellman" Gyro morphs into a raven and flies off.
Deathwing reverts back to Neil and he looks out the window. "I wonder how the Sadie Hawkins dance will be tomorrow."
(Backyard)
Lincoln and Luna show Lily a few baby class instruments, she picks up some of the sticks and plays on the xylophone.
"Looks like she chose the basic instrument" said Lincoln.
Luna chuckles. "She's so cute like this, kinda reminds me of you little bro. Back when you were very young."
Lincoln smiles. "Hey, I'm still your baby brother Luna and I still will be."
Luna hugs Lincoln. "Yeah, you still are. Also, are you ready for tomorrow?"
"Sure am, Jordan and I will be having our second Sadie Hawkins dance together just as long as nothing bad happens and it's also going to be Valentine's Day" replied Lincoln.
"That's true baby bro, even the high school is putting up a Valentine's Day prom theme, and even though Sam and I should attend, we decided not this year, this year we're going with Leni to attend the True Heart's day dance" replied Luna.
"Well, I hope you, Leni and Sam have an eventful night, Duchess will be happy to see you guys there" said Lincoln.
They both look at Lily who continues to play with all the toy instruments on front of her.
"You know bro, I really like how our lives are now, even though the Louds have it hard since the whole incident. It sure is good to be close to my bro again. Who knows what could've happened if we were still with the Louds" said Luna.
"With all that said, same here sis. Even though they might not be family with us again, I still look at the louds as a small family friend to us and after what happened at Paris and the DISK marvelverse, we will all have each other's backs even when some of us feel alone or broken. Whatever happens and whatever it takes, we'll all have each other's backs through hell or high water" said Lincoln.
Luna then thinks about what Lincoln just said. 'Whatever is takes?' She then looks to Lincoln with a smile and kisses his cheek.
Lincoln is confused by this. "Luna?"
Luna grabs a pen and paper. "You just gave me an idea on a song bro! And I know who the right people to sing it!"
Lincoln was happy for her. "You're welcome, you make the song, I'll watch over Lily."
Luna smiles. "Thank bro!" She then starts writing down all of the lyrics and soon she will call Sam.
Lincoln goes to Lily and he sees her blowing on the kazoo. One thing was one his mind. 'I wonder what's been happening at that DISK world anyway.'
(FutureTech HQ)
Martin waits on the roof, then he sees a portal open and coming out was a Dropship with Jack Cyber in it.
"So, what's the word on that wretched Marvelverse?" asked Martin.
"Everything is going smooth, Stark and Akatsuki are still under house arrest. Silver Samurai has his troops posted outside their homes in Japan, just to make sure they don't do anything else" said Jack Cyber.
They both head into FutureTech.
"Odd, I thought for sure Silver Samurai was gonna kill him" said Martin.
"Me too man, but Silver Samurai wouldn't strike down an unarmed man or better yet an unarmored man such as Stark, he wishes to face him again when he gets his suit back" replied Jack Cyber.
"Makes me wanna do that, just to watch him get slain by Silver Samurai. I can't believe I'm rooting for a villain" said Martin.
"I'd do the same too dude" said Jack Cyber.
"And what of Stark Industries?" asked Martin.
"with FutureTech under full control of the place, we are making it more into human assistance programs and less into weapons developments, we leave that department with the now joined group of Hammer Tech Industries" replied Jack Cyber.
Martin looks at Jack cyber shocked. "We what now?!"
Jack Cyber snickers. "That's right! Hammer Tech industries has surrendered itself to us, Justin Hammer understood from all of Stark's mistakes and does not wanna end up like him and is now retired and has handed full control of his company to FutureTech, and currently our finest mind is running the place, your former student James Balthazar."
"Dude that is just awesome!" said Martin.
"I know, I know. I was surprised when I went there and heard it" replied Jack Cyber.
"And what of the children?" asked Martin.
"Akira and Hikaru are still attending school in japan and we're keeping a close eye on them, Chris and Ed have been returned to the United States and it turns out that Chris is actually a pretty good baker and he is planning on joining a big baking competition this summer. Jessica is now back home in Paris and she's currently under home school, after the recent incidents with the DISK wars, her parents are taking full precautions" replied Jack Cyber.
"That doesn't sound pleasant at all, for Jessica I mean" said Martin.
"Exactly, which is why we are keeping an eye on her, if her parents do anything way to rash then we send in CPS to take action" said Jack Cyber. "And their riches won't be able to save them."
"That's good, and what of Captain America and the Avengers?" asked Martin.
"Doing well, they're all situated in the Avengers base in Hawaii. Wasp, Giant-man, Hulk, Thor, Wolverine and Captain America is leading them. Even though tons of villains have been slaughtered by us, there are still a few lowlife bad guys trying to rise to power, and that includes a few sub-factions of Hydra" replied Jack Cyber. "And they're doing well with FutureTech in the planet and the Galactic Empire."
"That's good, anything else?" asked Martin.
"Magneto is planning on a press conference of ending human and mutant wars, he is willing to end all disputes, Wakanda has been given some improvements thanks to Hollow, Doctor Strange is currently busy fighting off nightmare who is trying to take command of the dark dimension, S.H.I.E.L.D is faring well with the new Dominion training program. Black Widow and Hawkeye are signing up for the ghost and specter protocol, War machine has been promoted to general for Pentagon and is looking forward to modifying his suit with some Terran Marine tech, Spider-man is no longer hated in New York thanks to us and finally there have been some reports of what's left of Baron Blood's vampires scattered across Russia, but Blade along with Iron Fist and Luke Cage are fighting and hunting them" replied Jack Cyber.
Martin chuckles. "Looks like that world is prospering quite well, though I think Akira is still upset with what has happened to everything that has happened."
"He's a reckless kid who doesn't understand things, let's hope his father and brother can get through to him" said Jack Cyber.
Martin chuckles. "No matter what happens in that world, either the Avengers or we deal with it, no matter what the threat is, no matter what the cost. Whatever it takes."
Then Martin gets a text. "It's from Luna, she wants me to come to the Spellman Estate for a song."
"Go ahead man, I'll hold the fort here" replied Jack Cyber.
Martin heads out of the building with Jack Cyber waving at him. "And bring back some Pizza!"
(Spellman Estate, Leni and Linka's room)
Leni and Linka stand back and look at the work they have made, they finally finished making the dress Leni will wear at the True Hearts day dance.
"This looks so beautiful Leni!" said Linka.
"I totes know, I wonder how the students there will react" said Leni.
"I'm sure they'll think you look just like a princess" said Linka.
"True, but I hope a boy who is nice will be nice enough to ask me to dance" said Leni.
"Let's hope so, I know you have a hard time trying to look for that good relationship, I know you'll find the right guy Leni" said Linka.
Leni goes to Linka and hugs her. "Thanks sis, also how did Loni take the news about me being your legal guardian?"
"At first he was shocked, but then he understood. He knew this day would actually come, he knows that your responsible and very kind hearted as he is trying to be now. He wants you to do a good job in taking that role, something he was never given" replied Linka.
"And did you tell him about the DISK incident?" asked Leni.
Linka sighs and looks kinda sad. "He was shocked, freaked out and cried. He knew I would end up in worst things, I told him it was like the whole bad luck fiasco and it brought back some and memories and we both ended up crying." Linka looks down and sheds a tear.
Leni goes down to her knees to Linka's level and wipes away her tear. "Linka, what happened was the worst thing for all of us, you the most and I don't know what will happen next to all of us, but I promise that I will do my best to be the best guardian you ever had, I will keep you safe, I will be there to comfort you, I will be there to protect you and I will be there to support you sis."
Linka smiles and hugs Leni tightly with some tears of joy. "Thank you Leni, I love you sis!"
Leni hugs her tightly and also sheds some tears. "I love you too Linka, and I will be the best guardian you never had. Whatever it takes."
Then they both hear their phones ringing, they look at the text from Lincoln. 'Some to the music recording room, we have a heck of a surprise.'
(Music recording room)
Martin heads downstairs and there he sees Hollow, Neil, Gwen, Boomer, Leon and Sergei. "What is all of this?"
"We are going to perform a song that Luna made" said Neil as he hands Martin his lyrics sheet.
They all enter the room and see Luna, Sam and Sunset with their instruments.
"Truth be told, Lincoln inspired me" said Luna.
They all look to Lincoln who is managing the sounds. "You're welcome again."
"Of course he would be your reason and it makes sense why I feel like I'm mostly in these songs" said Hollow.
Then they see the rest of the Royal Defenders arrive, they were all confused as to why they were there, but then Luna told them it was about a song, which made them happy and decided to stay and listen in.
"So, what's this song about anyway?" asked Dana.
Luna smiles and so do the one who are going to sing it. "Let's just say, we have to assemble to know them."
Hollow sits down and starts to play the piano, with Sam following on the violin.
Hollow: And now it's time to make things right, amending our mistakes.
The ashes fall so we answer the call, there's one last stand to make.
Whatever it takes.
Neil: We're the first of our kind, but we sure ain't the last!
Pushing forward, but we don't forget the past.
Our fight is far from over, and we're running low on options.
If I don't return with my shield, I'll be coming home upon it.
I've learned that history can't be reversed.
The end of the world was a verdict, for which we could not rehearse.
I gotta assemble a team I can trust in again.
Leaving a legacy behind, that isn't dust in the wind.
Sergei: Set back, never felt we lost it.
Break storms, not a game for profit, I.
Lost family to find a way.
Hold it down for my people, I won't die today.
Illegitimate, nothing to fiddle with.
Just a little bit of faith, and we're out of the predicament.
Stand behind me, and give it your all.
Vow, we're never gonna fall down.
Still got one shot, let the energy all out!
Leon: Walking alone in the night, there's red in my eyes.
Can't shake it out of my mind.
Lost everything I love.
Is this what I've become?
I know I don't deserve a second chance.
But maybe there's a shot, that we could take it back.
For all they stole away.
I'll do whatever it takes!
Hollow: And now it's time to make things right, amending our mistakes.
The ashes fall so we answer the call, there's one last stand to make.
Whatever it takes.
Boomer: When lives are on the line, man there is no try.
When it was time to fight, I was just wondering why.
Why'd the beast inside choose to run and hide.
Went from wrecking ball to someone I can't recognize.
But if you bet on my demise, well surprise, surprise.
I'm still here, and still I rise, no dry eyes.
Among my allies, my drives revived.
Won't stop till history's revised!
Gwen: We lost it all, now all that's left.
This job, this mission I can't forget.
We can't stop till we bring them home.
Fifty percent of all we know!
Gotta get back to how it was.
Some move on, but not us.
Whatever it takes I'll pay the price.
Take my soul, I'll give my life!
Martin: Listen, I learned my lesson so it's time to settle down.
If there were a weapon I could contrive to turn this hell around.
I would've kept at it, every single night to figure it out.
And said Avengers: Assemble now, but I gotta think of how.
We're gonna make the titan bow!
Remember the doc said, one out of fourteen million.
I'm a scientist who's proud.
But not that brilliant, lets plan on living.
As we take back the hours that was stolen from ours.
Oh snap!
Hollow: And now it's time to make things right, amending our mistakes.
The ashes fall so we answer the call, there's one last stand to make.
(There's one last stand to make!)
And now it's time to make things right, amending our mistakes.
(Amending our mistakes!)
The ashes fall so we answer the call, there's one last stand to make.
(There's one last stand to make!)
Everyone: Whatever it takes.
Lincoln turns off the recording and wipes away some of his tears. "Guys, that was awesome and beautiful."
They all looked to Luna and smiled.
"Good job rock star, good job" replied Neil.
Luna blushes. "Well, Lincoln did inspire me when we had this small conversation in the back yard."
They look to everyone else and see them clapping with some tears.
They all come out and chat and share some emotional things to each other, though Hollow remains silent.
Then Hollow turns on the microphone, which gets everyone's attention. "Let's make a copy and send it to the Marvel DISK-verse, show them what real Avengers look like and what they do."
They all smile and agree.
Deep down, this song reminded them of the story that was told to them, the story of the man who said: "I. Am. Ironman."
To be continued …..
This idea has never left my head since yesterday, so I decided to add this as to a before the big Valentine's Day chapter/Sadie Hawkins Dance/True Hearts Day/Royal Woods High School Prom.
Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
The song is "Whatever it takes" by JT Musics, Nerdout, FabvL, LevarSlaysDragons, Halocene & None Like Joshua. Check out the song on YouTube, it is just heart breaking hearing it.
This was for you Tony Stark, it always was.