Marvel: Resurrection (IC)

[The Mank]

Cassie looked around the street. Probably wasn't this one. She kept running until she saw a US flag net to a door, but it wasn't Cap's place. It said "Ned Leeds" on it. She kept running until she spotted another flag. This time she ran up to the door that had "Steve Rogers" engraved deep in the wood. She banged on the door, since there wasn't a doorbell anywhere. "Steve! Steve! CAP!" After a minute of her yelling, the door opened to reveal...

Captain America

A face full of wrinkles, blonde hair that had been overtaken by grey, and a sour expression met the young girl at the door. Cap's breath reeked of whiskey. Scotch. Johnny Walker, Black Label. He'd been drinking too much lately, but that didn't stop him from retaining his signature politeness (albeit with a hint of gruffness).

"Yes, m'am?"

"Sir, we have no time. You saw the broadcast, the Young Avengers need help. We're planning at the compound upstate. Do you have a car?"

[Beautiful Ladakh]

"Sir, we have no time. You saw the broadcast, the Young Avengers need help. We're planning at the compound upstate. Do you have a car?"

Steve was going to open his mouth to protest, but decided against it. Any arguments he had could be hashed out at the compound. Steve thought he was too old for this sort of thing, but he couldn't stand the thought of so many innocents dying at the hands of the brutal Taskmaster. He would help the younglings plan, but he would make sure the kids knew that he wasn't going with them on their merry mission.

"I have a car, it's parked in the back. We have no time to lose. Let's go."

[Dentali]

Isaac/Polaris
Avengers Compound
Mulling his decision Isaac floated down quietly to the street level as the confrontation at the gate calmed down.

"Yeah, I got the message from that one girl. I was planning on just breaking in to show off my powers, but I guess your way works too," he said to her, extending a hand to shake. "Name's Jack."

Be it by luck or fate, Jack noticed the man floating down to the street dressed in full armor. Still holding the baton, albeit more loosely, he called out to him.

"Hey, are you going to try and kill us? Be nice to know in advance," he asked.

Seeing the loosely held baton being pointed at him Isaac he slowly raised his hands up as if to surrender and at the same time willed the baton to him catching it in his right hand "I'm here to help... Call me Polaris." After taking a moment to examine the baton he sends it back over to Jack and smiles.

[Lessoni]

Seeing the loosely held baton being pointed at him Isaac he slowly raised his hands up as if to surrender and at the same time willed the baton to him catching it in his right hand "I'm here to help... Call me Polaris." After taking a moment to examine the baton he sends it back over to Jack and smiles.

"Well, that's a relief. Thanks for not sending this through my skull. Name's Jack," he said as he turned to face Gwenpool.

"So, should we just go in, considering we just blew up their front door? And maybe keep our hands where they can see them so we don't take a round to the skull?" he suggested.

[Dentali]

Seeing the loosely held baton being pointed at him Isaac he slowly raised his hands up as if to surrender and at the same time willed the baton to him catching it in his right hand "I'm here to help... Call me Polaris." After taking a moment to examine the baton he sends it back over to Jack and smiles.

"Well, that's a relief. Thanks for not sending this through my skull. Name's Jack," he said as he turned to face Gwenpool.

"So, should we just go in, considering we just blew up their front door? And maybe keep our hands where they can see them so we don't take a round to the skull?" he suggested.

"Yea about that" Polaris said approaching them "Why did you do that? It seemed rather unnecessary"

[Abercontin-Jereaux]

20 August 2033, Manhattan, New York
Liam/Cougar's POV

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All wasn't going well ever since that early morning. I came home to see my mom and sister dead. They didn't do anything, did they? Nonetheless, I felt nonchalant. I was at a loss. Its weird. Its like you don't know what to do. But then, I got an offer from an anonymous real estate agent. Somehow, he knew what had happened, and decided him to offer me a rent at this very cool penthouse. I obviously wouldn't turn down such an offer, but there was a problem. It was in New York. On one side, it wouldn't make sense if I moved to Manhattan just to rent an apartment. One the other hand, living in a terrace is a waste of money, and I don't feel safe in Philadelphia. I sold my house and got like a sum of $750 000 and that area. I bought one way tickets on a bus to Manhattan. Well, the bus wasn't exactly what I had thought it would be, but at least its a bus.

Upon reaching Manhattan, I tried to hail a cab, but no one would stop. I decided to walk, you know, being a healthier alternative. Using the GPS on my phone, I typed the address. Somehow, it was only 7 minutes away. As I walked I breathed in the morning air. People were hustling and bustling. However, when I reached the penthouse, I somehow could sense something bad. I brushed off that thought. Knocking on the door, I asked, "Hello, I want to apply--" I was abruptly interrupted as I was pulled by this sumo guy.

[Alchimia]

RING RING! RING RING!
RING RING! RING RING!
RING RING! RING RI-

"Go for Masterson." Elias said groggily as accepted the call coming in on his work phone.
"Mr. Masterson," the stern voice replied from the other end of the line, "We have a new mission for you. The Young Avengers are reforming. We believe their target is the Taskmaster. Follow them, join them if you have to. Whatever you do, Taskmaster is your target."
"Following a team of young heroes?" Elias answered, "That doesn't seem like my general line of work."
"We'll pay double."
"Triple."
"Fine, we will pay triple the usual rate."
"Deal!" Elias answered.
"We will be sending you the details of the message that was sent out." the voice on the other end said calmly, "Mr. Masterson, your country thanks you for your service."

Elias sighed, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. The bounty hunter looked around the room, seeing his uniform, weapons, and his helmet. He closed his eyes, meditating as he focused on chi, searching his soul for the entity that shared it with him. In his mind he saw himself standing in a great meadow, looking over the horizon. Finally he saw it, a great white dragon soaring through the sky, landing in front of him. Elias looked up at his old friend, the being which gave him his name. It let out a roar, filling the young man with confidence. He nodded, smiling as he returned to the real world. Elias walked over to his weapons, ensuring they were still charged. He slipped on his uniform, strapped his rifle on his back, holstered his pistols, and grabbed the helmet, pausing to look at it for a moment.

"Let's do this, let's save the world the way the heroes of old couldn't," he said sternly, then added as he slipped his helmet on, "Or rather... wouldn't."

[The Felan Federation]

Manhattan, New York City, en-route to Penthouse Suite

In the streets of New York - another person would be heading for their meeting with Mister Fisk. On first glance, they would appear as any normal businessman - wearing the best and finest that was common in New York' elite. Granted, as he rounded around a corner - he disappeared completely, replaced by a woman of petite features. Carrying the same briefcase that the man had been - this kind of action happened, whenever a blind spot was passed and someone would emerge, looking nothing like the one whom had entered.

Even the dozens of CCTVs dotting the place would see nothing in their location - whenever one would pass over to the individual with the briefcase, they would find either static or a mere blur. Until eventually a black woman, would enter an alleyway close to the Penthouse Suite that Wilson Fisk occupied. "Access Code: Black Viking..." spoke the voice, mechanical and void of emotion. A wall slid open, before shutting closed a second later - the woman gone.

Walking through the hallway, the woman in question was finally revealed - her skin pale, eyes void of any warmth or comfort, hair a light green. Her entire attire more closer resembling that of a showgirl - stockings, combat boots, a black skirt and shirt, complimented by a trench-coat - than someone heading to a business meeting. Despite walking and looking unoccupied - behind her eyes, a row of information was being processed as several checks and passwords were entered and approved. If she didn't do so, then the security system would likely fry anyone caught in this particular area. As she soon enough arrived at the 'express' elevator and entered it - remaining motionless, as she rode up to the Penthouse Suite. All the while, she was running several diagnostic checks in the thirty seconds it took to arrive, in the lair of the Kingpin.

For this occasion, she tapped her throat and the voice that soon emerged was that of a young woman in her twenties - a voice she rarely utilized and only for such occasions. "Kingpin..." she stated, informing him that she had arrived, soon enough stepping out of the express elevator that closed and the door to it, hidden away behind a sliding bookcase.

[Frachen]

Isaac/Polaris
Avengers Compound
Mulling his decision Isaac floated down quietly to the street level as the confrontation at the gate calmed down.

"Yeah, I got the message from that one girl. I was planning on just breaking in to show off my powers, but I guess your way works too," he said to her, extending a hand to shake. "Name's Jack."

Be it by luck or fate, Jack noticed the man floating down to the street dressed in full armor. Still holding the baton, albeit more loosely, he called out to him.

"Hey, are you going to try and kill us? Be nice to know in advance," he asked.

"Nice to meet ya" she shakes his hand

Seeing the loosely held baton being pointed at him Isaac he slowly raised his hands up as if to surrender and at the same time willed the baton to him catching it in his right hand "I'm here to help... Call me Polaris." After taking a moment to examine the baton he sends it back over to Jack and smiles.

"Well, that's a relief. Thanks for not sending this through my skull. Name's Jack," he said as he turned to face Gwenpool.

"So, should we just go in, considering we just blew up their front door? And maybe keep our hands where they can see them so we don't take a round to the skull?" he suggested.

"Well, I mean, I was hoping one of them would come over here already..."

[Frachen]

"Well, that's a relief. Thanks for not sending this through my skull. Name's Jack," he said as he turned to face Gwenpool.

"So, should we just go in, considering we just blew up their front door? And maybe keep our hands where they can see them so we don't take a round to the skull?" he suggested.

"Yea about that" Polaris said approaching them "Why did you do that? It seemed rather unnecessary"

"Um....they ignored me for WAY too long..."

[Dentali]

"Yea about that" Polaris said approaching them "Why did you do that? It seemed rather unnecessary"

"Um....they ignored me for WAY too long..."

"I'll remember not to do that then" Polaris said jokingly "If we are going to rescue a bunch of hostages though we will have to be a bit more subtle or we will get everyone killed." Polaris holds his hands palms up "I can do a lot of damage, bring down the entire building but most of my abilities will end up doing more harm than good."

[Dentali]

Danielle Rand
Avengers Compound

Danielle rounded a corner on bike to arrive at the Avengers Compound joining the group already present. She had a black sheet with holes cut in it wrapped around her head, clearly something she had just put together in a rush, otherwise was in beat up jeans and a Ramones Tshirt. She was a bit nervous especially seeing the mean in the helmet and black armor.

"Hey this is the Avengers Compound right? Not some weird costume party?"

[The Democratic Marxists]

Danielle Rand
Avengers Compound

Danielle rounded a corner on bike to arrive at the Avengers Compound joining the group already present. She had a black sheet with holes cut in it wrapped around her head, clearly something she had just put together in a rush, otherwise was in beat up jeans and a Ramones Tshirt. She was a bit nervous especially seeing the mean in the helmet and black armor.

"Hey this is the Avengers Compound right? Not some weird costume party?"

Kate Bishop
Avengers Compound

“You would be correct,” Kate boomed as she greeted the heroes outside the now-burnt-to-ash gate. She glanced at the ragtag band of heroes. Four of them, to be exact. She scanned them. She only recognized two of them, one being Gwenpool. Kate hated that nuisance’s guts. She also surprisingly recognized Danielle Cage, even with that ridiculous homemade mask. Kate had worked with Jessica Jones closely when she was a kid, and often saw Danielle around her mother. They weren’t friends or anything. Not really.

The other two she didn’t recognize. One guy was suspended in the air dressed in a suit that looked suspiciously similar to Magneto. The other was some skinny teenager. Not as impressive as Magneto Jr.

“This is the best we could assemble? Sheesh. Thank goodness I have a backup plan.” Kate was not at all impressed by her new team. She turned to Gwen.

“Gwen, get out of here. You’re distracting, unhelpful, and annoying. And you blew up a perfectly fine gate. You won’t be of any use. Shoo.”

She stepped in front of Gwen and addressed the others. “We don’t have much time, only 16 hours. Danielle, you stay out here. Greet anyone else who arrives and tell them to come inside. And take off that stupid mask, for Chrissake. You look like a moron. You boys, follow me.”

She’d left Danielle outside mostly because Kate thought the girl wouldn’t have much to contribute. She really hoped some more skilled heroes would arrive.

[Christian Confederation]

Scarlett just got home from work, she parked her squad car out front of the house like normal and brought in the groceries.
"Dad I'm home!"
She called. Her father walked to the kitchen and started to help put up the groceries. "How was work Nat?"
He asked "Good" she played along.
His mind had been slipping and the doctor said just go along with it for his own good.
"How's Steve and Tony doing?"
There fine She lied, she hated lying but like her mother she was good at it. Tony had been dead for years and uncle Steve went into hiding after her Mom died.
She finally broke the news to him. "Dad it's me Scarlett remember?"
He thought for a minute before cursing under his breath and hugging his daughter. "I'm so sorry I thought you were your mother again, I know how much it hurts when you think about her!"

She cried "it's okay Daddy, I look just like her and I should be home More for you!"
He sat down at the table and sat Scarlett on his lap. "No baby don't talk like that you're doing everything u need to for me!"
She stopped crying and kissed her dad on the check. "Let's get started on dinner, what do you want?"
"Isn't it checken day?"
She smiled and got the checken out of the freezer.
"O and before I forget I got a call for you earlier!"
She had a strange feeling when her dad said that. She had no friends outside of the force, but they know she is always taking care of her dad so who could it be?

Earlier
*Phone rings*
Bucky sits down his half finished ham and cheese sandwich his daughter made for him this morning.
"Hello" the assassin said.
"Hi is this the Barnes residents?" A young woman asks.
"Yes this is Bucky Barnes, and you are?"
"Gwen, is Scarlett home?"
"No she's at work right now!"
She cursed. "Can you give her a message?"
"Ok" he said as he grabbed a pen and paper.
"Tell her come to the compound and to call me back!"
"Will do good bye young lady!"

He wrote Go to compound call Gwen back + the number.
Scarlett looked at the note and phone, having just finished the dishes and putting her father to bed.
"Screw it!" she said and called this misterious Gwen. (Gwenpool)

[Frachen]

Danielle Rand
Avengers Compound

Danielle rounded a corner on bike to arrive at the Avengers Compound joining the group already present. She had a black sheet with holes cut in it wrapped around her head, clearly something she had just put together in a rush, otherwise was in beat up jeans and a Ramones Tshirt. She was a bit nervous especially seeing the mean in the helmet and black armor.

"Hey this is the Avengers Compound right? Not some weird costume party?"

Kate Bishop
Avengers Compound

“You would be correct,” Kate boomed as she greeted the heroes outside the now-burnt-to-ash gate. She glanced at the ragtag band of heroes. Four of them, to be exact. She scanned them. She only recognized two of them, one being Gwenpool. Kate hated that nuisance’s guts. She also surprisingly recognized Danielle Cage, even with that ridiculous homemade mask. Kate had worked with Jessica Jones closely when she was a kid, and often saw Danielle around her mother. They weren’t friends or anything. Not really.

The other two she didn’t recognize. One guy was suspended in the air dressed in a suit that looked suspiciously similar to Magneto. The other was some skinny teenager. Not as impressive as Magneto Jr.

“This is the best we could assemble? Sheesh. Thank goodness I have a backup plan.” Kate was not at all impressed by her new team. She turned to Gwen.

“Gwen, get out of here. You’re distracting, unhelpful, and annoying. And you blew up a perfectly fine gate. You won’t be of any use. Shoo.”

She stepped in front of Gwen and addressed the others. “We don’t have much time, only 16 hours. Danielle, you stay out here. Greet anyone else who arrives and tell them to come inside. And take off that stupid mask, for Chrissake. You look like a moron. You boys, follow me.”

She’d left Danielle outside mostly because Kate thought the girl wouldn’t have much to contribute. She really hoped some more skilled heroes would arrive.

"What!? I'm not distracting! I'm just really good at not helping you focus. But of course I can be helpful, I know lot's of things, and I can just get myself out of trouble, so I wouldn't be a burden...plus, it'd be really cool if I could tag along."

[Dentali]

Danielle Rand
Avengers Compound

Danielle rounded a corner on bike to arrive at the Avengers Compound joining the group already present. She had a black sheet with holes cut in it wrapped around her head, clearly something she had just put together in a rush, otherwise was in beat up jeans and a Ramones Tshirt. She was a bit nervous especially seeing the mean in the helmet and black armor.

"Hey this is the Avengers Compound right? Not some weird costume party?"

Kate Bishop
Avengers Compound

“You would be correct,” Kate boomed as she greeted the heroes outside the now-burnt-to-ash gate. She glanced at the ragtag band of heroes. Four of them, to be exact. She scanned them. She only recognized two of them, one being Gwenpool. Kate hated that nuisance’s guts. She also surprisingly recognized Danielle Cage, even with that ridiculous homemade mask. Kate had worked with Jessica Jones closely when she was a kid, and often saw Danielle around her mother. They weren’t friends or anything. Not really.

The other two she didn’t recognize. One guy was suspended in the air dressed in a suit that looked suspiciously similar to Magneto. The other was some skinny teenager. Not as impressive as Magneto Jr.

“This is the best we could assemble? Sheesh. Thank goodness I have a backup plan.” Kate was not at all impressed by her new team. She turned to Gwen.

“Gwen, get out of here. You’re distracting, unhelpful, and annoying. And you blew up a perfectly fine gate. You won’t be of any use. Shoo.”

She stepped in front of Gwen and addressed the others. “We don’t have much time, only 16 hours. Danielle, you stay out here. Greet anyone else who arrives and tell them to come inside. And take off that stupid mask, for Chrissake. You look like a moron. You boys, follow me.”

She’d left Danielle outside mostly because Kate thought the girl wouldn’t have much to contribute. She really hoped some more skilled heroes would arrive.

"WHAT THE FUCK KATE!" Danielle said furious "Why do you think i'm wearing a mask? Secret Identities you prick."

Polaris looked at Kate brow furrowed "Youre not showing much leadership here being so dismissive of clearly powerful individuals, and if you're going to blow someones identity like that I am certainly not going to trust you."

[The Democratic Marxists]

"WHAT THE FUCK KATE!" Danielle said furious "Why do you think i'm wearing a mask? Secret Identities you prick."

Polaris looked at Kate brow furrowed "Youre not showing much leadership here being so dismissive of clearly powerful individuals, and if you're going to blow someones identity like that I am certainly not going to trust you."

Oh my god these people are knuckleheads.

Kate and Danielle “not being friends” was an understatement. Kate had always thought Danielle was a whiny little bitch, and, to be honest, she wass quite jealous that Danielle was Jessica’s kid. Kate was really close to Jess, but never enough.

“Danielle, in the Avengers we don’t care for secret identities. That’s street hero shit. My identity is public. Cassie’s is secret, but if we’re a team, we know each other’s identity. So forget that crap. “

As for the mutant. “Listen, Sir, if you aren’t confident in me you can fuck right off. We don’t have time for your virtue signaling, we have plans to make inside.

And then there was Gwen to deal with. “Gwen, if you promise to shut your fucking mouth, you can come inside.”

She turned to all of them. “Look, people, I don’t care about your frivolous comments. We have a mission: save the hostages, whatever it takes. If you can’t learn to take some shit and get in line, then get out. This isn’t your place.”

[Dentali]

"WHAT THE FUCK KATE!" Danielle said furious "Why do you think i'm wearing a mask? Secret Identities you prick."

Polaris looked at Kate brow furrowed "Youre not showing much leadership here being so dismissive of clearly powerful individuals, and if you're going to blow someones identity like that I am certainly not going to trust you."

Oh my god these people are knuckleheads.

Kate and Danielle “not being friends” was an understatement. Kate had always thought Danielle was a whiny little bitch, and, to be honest, she wass quite jealous that Danielle was Jessica’s kid. Kate was really close to Jess, but never enough.

“Danielle, in the Avengers we don’t care for secret identities. That’s street hero shit. My identity is public. Cassie’s is secret, but if we’re a team, we know each other’s identity. So forget that crap. “

As for the mutant. “Listen, Sir, if you aren’t confident in me you can fuck right off. We don’t have time for your virtue signaling, we have plans to make inside.

And then there was Gwen to deal with. “Gwen, if you promise to shut your fucking mouth, you can come inside.”

She turned to all of them. “Look, people, I don’t care about your frivolous comments. We have a mission: save the hostages, whatever it takes. If you can’t learn to take some shit and get in line, then get out. This isn’t your place.”

Polaris flies away deciding not to deal with the loudmouth idiot child.

Danielle "You're not an Avenger Kate, and I give a damn about my identity... its not your call in the least."

[The Democratic Marxists]

Polaris flies away deciding not to deal with the loudmouth idiot child.

Danielle "You're not an Avenger Kate, and I give a damn about my identity... its not your call in the least."

Kate wasn’t used to this. When she led the Young Avengers they listened to her. There was very little arguing. And now this. It hadn’t even been five minutes and they’d lost a member.

“Danielle, sweetheart. You’re not the leader, nor are you an experienced superhero. Just listen to what I say. Stand out here, wait for heroes, and shut the fuck up. Focus! You are here to fight taskmaster, right? Not argue about secret identities.”

“Can we go inside now? Please? Jesus, you guys are making me like Gwenpool!”

[Lessoni]

She stepped in front of Gwen and addressed the others. “We don’t have much time, only 16 hours. Danielle, you stay out here. Greet anyone else who arrives and tell them to come inside. And take off that stupid mask, for Chrissake. You look like a moron. You boys, follow me.”

Well, this is immediately not promising., thought Jack, rolling his eyes then immediately hoping no one saw it.

"Uh. Hi. My name's Jack, if anyone was wondering. You probably weren't, but doesn't hurt. Let's uh, let's go inside, yeah?", he said.

[The Democratic Marxists]

Well, this is immediately not promising., thought Jack, rolling his eyes then immediately hoping no one saw it.

"Uh. Hi. My name's Jack, if anyone was wondering. You probably weren't, but doesn't hurt. Let's uh, let's go inside, yeah?", he said.

“Yes! Someone’s logical. I like this one. Jack, was it? Ok, let’s go.” Suddenly Kate felt guilty about not involving Danielle. She’d pretty much grown up around the girl. They’d often spend time together, sharing their heroic ambitions. And here they were. One was the leader of the Young Avengers, and the other...well, Kate decided she’ll see.

“Danielle, you can come inside. Gwen, you wait instead.”

Kate led them through the glass doors of the compound, entering the code to open the metal walls inside that led to a sleek hall. They walked up glass stairs all the way to the third floor, where Cassie and Cap were waiting for them by the massive glass window.

[Dentali]

Well, this is immediately not promising., thought Jack, rolling his eyes then immediately hoping no one saw it.

"Uh. Hi. My name's Jack, if anyone was wondering. You probably weren't, but doesn't hurt. Let's uh, let's go inside, yeah?", he said.

“Yes! Someone’s logical. I like this one. Jack, was it? Ok, let’s go.” Suddenly Kate felt guilty about not involving Danielle. She’d pretty much grown up around the girl. They’d often spend time together, sharing their heroic ambitions. And here they were. One was the leader of the Young Avengers, and the other...well, Kate decided she’ll see.

“Danielle, you can come inside. Gwen, you wait instead.”

Kate led them through the glass doors of the compound, entering the code to open the metal walls inside that led to a sleek hall. They walked up glass stairs all the way to the third floor, where Cassie and Cap were waiting for them by the massive glass window.

Danielle followed Kate but quietly debated leaving or doing something more drastic

[Beautiful Ladakh]

Kate led them through the glass doors of the compound, entering the code to open the metal walls inside that led to a sleek hall. They walked up glass stairs all the way to the third floor, where Cassie and Cap were waiting for them by the massive glass window.

Captain America
“Ah. So here are the heroes assembled. I see the young lady waiting outside, that makes it five heroes not including myself? Good number. But judging by your faces, I guess it’s not all working out.”

Cap chuckled at the moody kids’ sour faces. The only person looking remotely pleasant was the young man with a bandaged leg.

“Ok, let’s get one thing straight: I’m not going on your mission. I’ll train you, strategize with you, but I’m done with this life. I’ve got back pains, shoulder pains, limited stamina. I’m finally an old man. I can’t keep on with these heroic antics. Got it?”

[Dentali]

Kate led them through the glass doors of the compound, entering the code to open the metal walls inside that led to a sleek hall. They walked up glass stairs all the way to the third floor, where Cassie and Cap were waiting for them by the massive glass window.

Captain America
“Ah. So here are the heroes assembled. I see the young lady waiting outside, that makes it five heroes not including myself? Good number. But judging by your faces, I guess it’s not all working out.”

Cap chuckled at the moody kids’ sour faces. The only person looking remotely pleasant was the young man with a bandaged leg.

“Ok, let’s get one thing straight: I’m not going on your mission. I’ll train you, strategize with you, but I’m done with this life. I’ve got back pains, shoulder pains, limited stamina. I’m finally an old man. I can’t keep on with these heroic antics. Got it?”

"Yes sir Captain America Sir," Danielle said a bit star-struck, standing to attention

[The Mank]

Kate led them through the glass doors of the compound, entering the code to open the metal walls inside that led to a sleek hall. They walked up glass stairs all the way to the third floor, where Cassie and Cap were waiting for them by the massive glass window.

Captain America
“Ah. So here are the heroes assembled. I see the young lady waiting outside, that makes it five heroes not including myself? Good number. But judging by your faces, I guess it’s not all working out.”

Cap chuckled at the moody kids’ sour faces. The only person looking remotely pleasant was the young man with a bandaged leg.

“Ok, let’s get one thing straight: I’m not going on your mission. I’ll train you, strategize with you, but I’m done with this life. I’ve got back pains, shoulder pains, limited stamina. I’m finally an old man. I can’t keep on with these heroic antics. Got it?”

Cassie Lang

“Wait...what!? You said you’d help! You said you’d come! What? No! We need you Cap! We need our general on the battlefield! You can’t just...just...abandon us there? We need you! Why did we even call you if you weren’t gonna help us out there?