No-One But You (The Zephyr Endeavor)
Chapter 81: Sunshine (Part 1)
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"So wait. Ok, this, Darth Vader meets Robin Hood looking fucker is doing, what exactly? What does he want with Shiny?"
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Wade Wilson asked an interesting question about a man named Doctor Doom. He was met with silence at first, but then he was given a brief response.
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"Victor Von Doom is doing whatever he wants, and that is the only explanation I can give you at this time."
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Charles Xavier was the person who spoke on the matter, and Wade got to thinking that the mutant was being a bit TOO quiet. He actually wondered if that response translated to the words: I don't know.
Xavier seemed very annoyed with something as well, and distant. His behavior bothered the mercenary to no friggen end, so he looked back over at Captain Sexy Pants.
Steve Rogers was looking into traveling to a place called "Latveria," and he asked Jarvis to keep re-connecting itself to Tony's suit. He received an alert almost immediately, because in that precise moment, Tony covered himself with his orange glowy armor.
He was trying to use his technology as some sort of bait. He did it in hopes of luring out the "invisible man." Well, Doctor Doom was in no way an invisible man. He hid from no one, and he had no interest in entertaining Tony Stark's efforts.
The man simply welcomed himself into the room where Tony and Ezekiel were placed, and his focus went directly to the young man that was standing toward his right.
He said hello to Ezekiel, apologized for the restraints, and he ignored Tony's presence entirely.
Uhh, whatever, that was all well and good. Tony didn't care if he was ignored, cuz the vibe got super weird. The inventor was only half correct with his theories and "vague" statements about Doctor Doom.
He could see that Ezekiel was clearly confused, but it also seemed like the clouds in his head were clearing…
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"I'm sure Xavier's little mind games are wearing off now that you're here."
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Doom made a small gesture with his hand, and the bonds that covered Ezekiel's wrists disappeared. Next, the "Doctor" pointed at the small end table that was toward his left. It was an invitation for Ezekiel to sit down, and the Jackal slowly glanced in that direction.
The man's voice struck a chord when he spoke, and the memory of sitting down with him began to fill someone's mind. Memories of learning how to play chess quickly followed too, as well as learning mathematics, science, history, foreign languages, and…
Ezekiel remembered his eyes more than anything, so he quietly took a seat at the chess table.
When that happened, Tony's eyes flew open as wide as they could get. Uhhhhh… shit started clearing up for him in that moment as well, and he kinda started figuring out what was actually happening in that moment.
So, Doom wasn't his boss? Or, well, it suddenly seemed like there was some sort of teacher/student vibes going on after Ezekiel eventually sat down.
He seemed wayyyyy too comfortable all of a sudden, and Tony's body kinda froze up as the cobwebs in his research started clearing up too. I mean, if you think about it… who was actually teaching Ezekiel Stane … stuff.. all his life? His father? Yeah right… that guy was a douchebag tool.
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"Your presence here isn't necessary Tony Stark, and feel free to alert the rest of your Surveillant Council about Ezekiel's current location…"
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Doctor Doom needed to have a private conversation with Ezekiel Stane, so he sent Stark and his energy-themed technology back where he came from.
The inventor was cast back to the continent of Antarctica in an instant, and he sent Steve Rogers a message as soon as his cordial dismissal was processed.
Holy. Shit. People.
Tony was left in awe, and he remained that way up until he received a message back from Steve. The brunette told Jarvis to dial in the blonde's coordinates, then Tony was standing in Xavier's office in a snap.
Wade Wilson bombarded Tony with questions straight away, and the brunette was kinnnddddaa dreading the conversation.
The vibes were just, too weird, and he wanted to talk to the other "Council" members first before he said anything to Wade…
Chapter: END
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