No-One But You (The Zephyr Endeavor) - Part 2
Chapter 67: No Regrets, Coyote(Part 7)
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Can you believe this perfect set up? Wade Wilson was practically in stitches over what was happening.
He was over the moon and filled with emotion when it came down to spending time with Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. Now, the mercenary found himself in the guest bedroom of their apartment chugging drinks.
It was just… too cool for school, and Wade wasn't into killing the vibe and ruining it. Talking about that poser "Doctor" Victor Von Fuck-Face, or hearing anything about him was not on the mercenary's agenda, okay? … and he actually meant what he said to Ezekiel Stane down below in the deli.
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They spoke about chickens roosting for a brief sec, then that horrible looming silence returned between them. Their first "official" date was officially ruined… and Wade kept thinking about going home, planning Doctor Dick-Tip's upcoming demise, and getting wasted.
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"So… did you want to listen? I actually can tell you what Victor Von Doom did in the deli. I'll tell you anything you want to know …"
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Ezekiel didn't have a second to breathe after Doom's message broke through the void, because Wade's emotions got the best of him once again. It really felt like they were at odds with one another, and the communication between them was only getting worse.
It was a terrible feeling, and Ezekiel was doing his best to change the vibe and power through it.
Maybe… maybe his behavior toward Victor Strange was back to haunt him. It felt like he was losing Wade, and that… that was such a horrible feeling.
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"Yeahhh, I don't give a fuck about what he did. There's only one thing I wanna know.. since you're offering…"
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Wade was distant, and Ezekiel took notice. His baby heart was processing waaayyyy too much, so the baby Jackal closed his eyes again instead of responding.
The hardest part of their growing "relationship" used to be getting accustomed to Wade's overwhelming presence. Now the tides had turned, and Ezekiel found himself wanting the mercenary around him all the time.
So… of course the baby Jackal would tell him anything, or do anything Wade asked him to do. He looked up before the silence took too long, and Ezekiel forced himself to say something and finally respond.
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"Yes? What do you want to know?"
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"I want YOU to explain Doctor Doom's weak points to me. That's what you do, right? Mr. Strategy? You learn every little thing about the people around you… for your fancy pants game of chess… so tell me, how would you beat him if you had to… that's all I want to know."
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Wade even took a step back as he spoke, and his presence felt as if it was slipping away. Ezekiel heard what he said, and his baby heart froze up for the millionth time. Obviously, there was no deterrent for the upcoming battle between Victor Von Doom and Wade…
It was beyond inevitable, and the Jackal felt very helpless in that moment. He planned to have a conversation with Doom… before Battleworld, but….
Things felt too final in that moment as well, so Ezekiel hesitated with the question.
Did Wade plan to leave or something?… after he received his answer? The baby Jackal suspected that was the case. Oh wow, Ezekiel wasn't sure how to respond, but he slowly glanced up at Wade and gave him his answer…
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"He…"
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"Victor Von Doom is a complicated man. He's very guarded, and powerful. If I were to face him in battle… then…"
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The notion of loyalty suddenly crossed Ezekiel's mind, so his focus travelled all around Wade's handsome face. Their conversation was far from expected. I mean, the baby Jackal didn't think things would head in that direction at all…
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"He's also very vain, Wade. There's a scar on the right side of his face, and I know he views it as an affliction… so, if you can get to his face, then you might have a chance of getting the upper hand."
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That's really all Ezekiel could say, because actually facing Victor Von Doom in an actual fight to the death? That was borderline suicidal behavior…
His answer was haunting him for a number of reasons, and Ezekiel started feeling a bit uncomfortable with his own response. The infamous Deadpool uncrossed his arms after he heard that interesting information, and he studied the look on the baby Jackal's face.
Ezekiel looked depressed, confused, hurt, unsure… all that shit, and a ton of stuff was beginning to finally register in the background of the mercenary's busy mind.
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"Thank you for that. That's actually the best info I've heard all week…because I'm going to face your fancy French tutor, and I'm going to fuck him up."
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No regrets, Coyote. We just come from such different sets of circumstance.
That's the first line in a song by a lady named Joni Mitchell. Wade thought about the weird song as Ezekiel quietly answered his question, but the mercenary decided to keep that information to himself.
You see, things were very done between the two of them for the time being, because Wade was hellbent on meeting someone's fancy science tutor face-to-face, and he couldn't focus on anything else until that shit was accomplished.
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"Now it's your turn to listen, and it's time for you to hear what this guy has to say, mmmkay Shiny?… I don't know if you've got the memo, but I'm a homicidal maniac. I kill cringey people for cash, and I get off on thatkinda shit…"
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Wade crossed his arms again, and he tried to ignore Ezekiel's pained expression. His eyes looked soooooo sad, so hurt, and so beyond devastated… BUT, the mercenary was just getting around to his brutal point.
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"SO, despite being labeled STUPID… I actually understand everything Doctor McFuck-Face Doom and the Stalker Council have been doing... They're protecting you, guiding you, and guarding YOU because you're very special. You're their shiny little secret pearl of wisdom… and they don't want someone like me corrupting you, distracting you… and putting my filthy hands aalllll over you."
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Got it? Wade was waaaayyyyyy ahead of schedule on why the Stalker Council didn't want him around. He figured that shit out ages ago, but he still wanted to get as close as he could to that yummy forbidden fruit.
Ezekiel's eyes opened up a little wider as he spoke again, and Wade had to fight back the impulse to snag him and kiss his adorable face.
Ignoring that shit was harrrrrddddd to accomplish, but the merc was on a mission.
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"And I will add… an entire movie franchise has been sleeping on you too. I dunno if it's a copyright infringement sort of thing, or if they're holding out just for kicks…. But, they've been sleeping for sure, cuz you've got it all. You feel me?"
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Say… what? Ezekiel's face immediately tightened up, because he was having a hard time understanding Wade's current point. The first batch of what he said brought out a ton of feels.
Ezekiel felt… confused, and very conflicted. His heart felt beyond injured too, so he glanced down and failed to speak..
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"SO… long story short…. after I correct the homicidal impulses I'm having, and after I fully castrate Victor Von Fuck-Face, I'd like to go back to corrupting you, distracting you… and putting my filthy hands aalllll over you. If you'll have me?"
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That's really the full scope of the situation. Wade Wilson felt as if he had to prepare himself for the upcoming battle. Doom's castration was about to commence, you see, but the mercenary didn't feel ready enough for the dance.
He had a rigorous process to complete, and let's just say Shiny didn't need to be exposed to all that…
Uhh.. Ezekiel let in a sharp gasp. He had to cover his eyes and translate everything Wade said to him for a sec, because soooo much was happening in that moment.
Ezekiel felt as if he was about to faint again. No joke… his baby heart was seriously about to burst.
Chapter: END
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