Pym: AIM confiscated most of my research during the take over. They haven't been able to find out how to use the particles, but....

Y/N: We'll get them back.

You stood on the Quinjet with the others as you flew to this highly protected base of AIM's.

Natasha: There aren't a lot of ways into the Meridian. I think our best bet will be to hijack one of their Hypercircuit trains and take it directly into the heart of the operation.

Y/N: Definitely sounds like a good plan. Pym, think you can remote hack it from the Ant Hill?

Pym: I can hack the train but it'll leave the Ant Hill exposed. AIM will be able to pinpoint our location. You'll need to hurry.

Tony: So we go in loud and smash the base up. Good. I like the more direct approach.

Y/N: Of course you.

The Quinjet finally reached it's destination and hovered above the ground as the rest of you jumped out. You flipped your knife before placing it back into your belt.

Natasha: In all my time working for AIM, I never got the clearance to see the Meridian.

Y/N: Well, here's your chance now.

Pym: Sending coordinates to the Hypercircuit trains now. Good luck.

You nodded and started forward. As you walked, Kamala stayed close. Tony and Natasha gave each other a knowing look and followed as you ran through the systems of your new suit.

Tony: So how many super secret research bases does AIM have?

Natasha: Too many. The Meridian is the most important one besides New York.

Y/N: And once this is over and we kick Tarleton's butt, we'll take that one back too.

You walked through the desert area while keeping an eye out for any AIM forces. It was oddly calm right now. Tarleton must think that you wouldn't attack so soon after the disaster on A-Day. Made sense.

Kamala: Hey, you alright?

You looked at her and nodded.

Y/N: As alright as I can be. I'll be a lot better once we take down AIM. Maybe I'll be able to actually sleep.

Kamala looked at you surprised.

Kamala: Wait, did you not sleep last night?

Y/N: Haven't slept since Tuesday, actually.

Kamala: Y/N, it's Saturday.

You just shrugged. You reached the edge of a ledge and looked down. You spotted an AIM bot patrolling the area so you pulled out the gun that came with the suit. The others watched as you fused your energy with the bullet before you fired it. A F/C streak flew through the air before it hit the bot and shut it down in one hit.

Tony: That can be useful.

You all jumped down and charged forward toward the base. It was protected by a force field meaning there was now real way for you to get through. That's where Pym came in. Once you destroyed the generators, then you'll be able to get through.

Pym: I'm running into some serious firewalls here. I need more time.

Y/N: On it!

You pulled out your ax and slammed it into one of the bots. You then used it to fling it into another before you shot out a line and swung away. In the air, you opened fire on the enemies down below. You landed and fired off one more bullet that destroyed the head of a bot.

Natasha: Where did you learn to shoot like that.

Y/N: Long story.

Pym: Okay, I'm in. But the whole place is on alert now.

Natasha: We'll deal.

Tony: Choo choo! All aboard!

You all ran inside while more AIM forces appeared. You all jumped into the train and the doors closed which gave you time to breath.

Kamala: That was a lot of them.

Y/N: True. AIM has to be freaking out right now. They know that we're still alive. That's a threat to them.

Pym: Damnit!

You all jumped at his voice.

Pym: AIM's been spotted at the Ant Hill. We need those particles now.

You all looked at each other. There was no way you could make it.

Natasha: We may be out of time, Hank.

Pym: Not yet.

Y/N: Right. Let's get what we came for.

Everyone nodded as the train stopped. You all rushed out and saw the Meridian for the first time.

Kamala: Holy crap! This place is huge!

Y/N: Yeah, it is. Me and Tony will race to the main lab. The rest of you destroy anything that has the AIM logo on it.

You shot out a line at the flying Tony and trailed behind him as he flew over the area. The other three headed down and began fighting. As you hung onto Tony, your com beeped to signal a personal message. You activated it in your HUD.

Kamala: Be careful, alright?

You smirked at the message before you let go of Tony and landed right outside the lab. Tony landed next to you and you both rushed inside.

Pym: AIM found the Ant Hill. We need to get those samples and you need to hurry back here ASAP. I'm sending Theo to your location. He'll teleport you and the samples back to the Ant Hill.

Tony: Teleport? This should be interesting.

Pym: Please hurry back to the Ant Hill!

Y/N: We got it.

You and Tony rushed in and you found the main lab. While Tony held off anyone who made it to you, you hacked away to unlock the vault where the particles were being held.

Y/N: Come on. Come on!

You finished and your HUD turned green signaling success. You smiled as the vault opened and the sample came into view. You grabbed it and held it in your hand. As you did, you recalled the first time you saw these things in action.

Y/N: We got the sample, Hank.

No answer.

Y/N: Pym? Where's your operative?

Pym: He should be there.

You looked around just as a portal opened up and Theo rushed out. Everyone ran to the portal and one by one you all stepped through. You found yourselves underground. However, you have never been to this part of the Ant Hill before. The whole place was also shaking. Almost like an earthquake.

Natasha: Where are we?

Y/N: Theo?

Theo: Uh, this is a safe house near the Ant Hill.

Y/N: Something is attacking.

The doors opened and you all stepped out to see an army of AIM bots and soldiers attacking.

Y/N: Jesus.

Pym: I need you to buy us some time. Take of of it while I work on the sample.

Kamala: It?

Natasha: That's ominous.

You understood what he meant when you suddenly spotted the massive machine drilling into the ground. It was bigger than anything you had ever faced.

Tony: Oh. That might be trouble.

Before anyone could come up with a plan, you shoot out a line and swung right into the fight. They watched as you yelled the entire way before you slammed your ax into one of the eyes.

Tony: Huh. So, he's not very stable right now.

Natasha: Seems fine to me.

Everyone else rushed in to help just as you dropped to the ground. You recalled your ax and charged forward toward one of it's exposed legs. You slammed your ax right into it and you realized it made it's balance uneven.

Y/N: Aim for the red markers on the legs! It if drops, we can attack the head!

Tony: Nice thinking, kid!

He flew by and fired off several missiles to two of the legs while Natasha and Hulk got to work on the others. You swung around the large machine and spotted Kamala.

Y/N: Going up!

Kamala spotted you and jumped up. She grabbed onto you as you pulled out your gun and started to open fire on the machine. You spotted the next spot and nodded to Kamala. She let go of you and grew her fists which she used to slam into the spot, destroying it. You landed beside her.

Natasha: Not bad.

You charged at the last spot, and broke it in one powerful hit. The machine collapsed and left the main head expose, which you all immediately attacked. All your attacks, landed, and the machine began to erupt into flames.

Tony: Ha ha! In your face, AIM!

JARVIS: Uh, sir? I'm detecting a massive teleportaion signal.

Y/N: Wait.....ah shit.

Suddenly, a second machine appeared overhead and was about to pick up where the other left off.

Natasha: Hank, evacuate the Ant Hill right now!

Hank: I don't think so.

Across the way, a small teleportaion gate opened and Hank stepped through a large weapon in hand. He took aim and fired at the large mech, which shrunk down into a toy sized version of it.

You and Kamala watched as it fell from the sky and hit every ledge it could before it landed on it's back. The tiny legs were moving around, trying to find its footing.

Natasha: Unbelievable. It worked.

Y/N: Not bad, old man.

Pym walked over to the small mech and picked it up by one of its legs.

Pym: They're kinda cute when they're small.

You walked over and poked it which made it squirm. You and Hank both laughed sadisticly while the others watched.

Kamala: At least he's laughing again.
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You were now back in your room onboard the Chimera. The SHIELD operatives ended up coming back and the broken window was patched up. Kinda. It was really just a board of wood.

You had changed out of your suit to your normal clothes since you weren't going to space with Tony. No real use up there honestly. You were laying in your bed taking a break from all the mayhem when you heard a knock.

Y/N: Come in.

The door opened as you sat up. Natasha walked in and looked at you as the door closed behind her.

Natasha: Hey, kid.

Y/N: Hey, Aunt Natasha. What's up?

Natasha sat on the couch that was across the room and looked around.

Natasha: You haven't changed anything in here.

Y/N: Not much to change.

You looked over at the bobbleheads and smirked at hers. It looked so angry it was adorable.

Natasha: Look, kid. I'm sorry about what happened earlier. Or, yesterday.

Y/N: You guys always fight. It just happens. I really do believe you need to get your crap together but, I'm not really mad anymore.

Natasha smiled.

Natasha: That's good to hear. But, you said something in the coms that I haven't heard in a long time. "It's not what happens that defines you. It's what you do after that makes you who you are". Your mom used to say that all the time.

You chuckled.

Y/N: Yeah. She left a message for me and Hailey. She said that I was always destined to be Leviathan. Guess she was right.

Natasha stood up as did you. She walked over to you and suddenly hugged you which caught you off guard. This was a surprise because Natasha never hugged anyone. Ever. Was someone gonna die?

Natasha: I'm glad you grew up, kid. It's good to see you smile again.

She let go and ruffled your hair much to your annoyance.

Y/N: Yeah, whatever. Oh, since I have you here, can I ask you a question?

Natasha: Sure. Shoot.

Y/N: Right. Well, in the message, my mom said her and Cap were....uh...engaged?

Natasha's eyes went wide.

Natasha: As in, they were going to get married?

Y/N: Yeah.

Natasha: That's.....I....how did they manage to hide that from me? I mean, I was the only one who knew they were in a relationship but....huh.

Y/N: You didn't know?

Natasha: No. I had no clue. I guess that explains why she was so giddy those last few days.

So it was a secret. Made sense. Tony would constantly tease them, Thor would be too involved, Clint would do that eyebrow thing he always did, and Natasha would always be dpying on them. Bruce would be the only normal one, honestly.

Y/N: Right. Well, I guess now we both know.

Natasha: Yeah. That's something. Uh, anyway, I should head out. Tony is still fixing up his Starboost thing in the lab so it'll be up and running by tomorrow morning. Make sure you get some rest tonight, alright?

You nodded. Natasha headed out of the room, and opened the door just as Kamala was about to knock.

Kamala: Oh. Uh, am I interrupting something?

Natasha looked back at you with a suggestive look.

Natasha: Not a damn thing.

She then pushed Kamala inside and closed the door. Damn Natasha. Kamala looked at the door for a moment while you sighed.

Y/N: What's up?

Kamala turned back around and smiled.

Kamala: Nothing much. Not much for me to do right now since Tony and Bruce are still working on that suit.

She sat on the bed but you opted to lean against the wall.

Kamala: How are you holding up?

Y/N: Pretty well, I guess. You?

Kamala: I'm better.

The two of you ended up in an awkward silence. Finally, Kamala spoke.

Kamala: Hey, um, what are you going to do after all of this is over?

You raised a brow. You honestly never thought of that.

Y/N: What do you mean?

Kamala shrugged.

Kamala: Well, like, are you still going to be Leviathan? Are you still gonna fight alongside the Avengers?

Were you? You gave it some thought before you nodded.

Y/N: Yeah. Of course. I'm Leviathan now and honestly, I kinda feel like shit would go sideways if I left.

Kamala laughed.

Kamala: Maybe. I think I want to stay too. I want to keep fighting for everyone who can't.

You nodded.

Y/N: Good. I don't think I can handle these old folks on my own. I swear Tony grunted when he stood up the other day.

Kamala stood up and walked over to you. She leaned on the wall next to you.

Kamala: And what about the other Avengers. There were so many.

Y/N: Yeah. There's definitely more heroes out there in hiding. At the end of the day, whether they come back or not is up to them. For now, I think it's best to focus on everyone we have now. We can find the others later.

Kamala nodded.

Kamala: Right. Though, I can't wait to meet someone who can use magic.

You looked at her oddly.

Y/N: Magic? Magic doesn't exist, Kamala.

Kamala: Yes it does. One of the Avengers used it. Dr. Strange.

Y/N: Who?

Kamala: Dr......uh...who? Um. It's on the tip of my tounge.

Y/N: No one like that exists.

Kamala: Yeah! Dr. Strange.

Y/N: Who's that?

Kamala:.....I don't know. Who did I just say?

Y/N: What are you talking about?

Kamala: I want a donut.

Y/N: Hm. Me too.

What were you just talking about? It was like someone just put a block on your mind. Whatever.

Kamala and you stood there in silence as the Helicarrier flew through the sky. You looked out the window and wondered if you were going to be able to sleep tonight.

Suddenly, you felt Kamala's hand gently bump into yours. Getting the signal, you held her hand and stayed that way in silence.

Kamala: Thank you. For staying.

You shook your head.

Y/N: I shouldn't have even thought of running. We have to see this through. Together.

Kamala gently squeezed your hand three times.

Kamala: Hey, Y/N?

Y/N: Hm?

Kamala: You're pretty cool.

You smirked.

Y/N: Yeah. You're pretty neat, too.

Kamala: I'm still going to make you cry tears of joy.

Y/N: Good luck.