Champions HQ...

Kamala: No.

Kamala Khan. Ms. Marvel. Inhuman. Leader of the Champions.

Miles: Yes.

Miles Morales. The second Spider-Man. Champion.

Sam: Undecided.

Sam Alexander. Nova. Inherited a cool space helmet from his dad. Champion

Slim: Abstained.

Scott "Slim" Sunmers. Time misplaced Cyclops. X-Man and Champion.

Y/N: Maybe.

Y/N L/N. Leviathan. Only non powered Champion.

Amadeus: Hell, no. Motion carried.

Amadeus Cho. The Totally Awesome Hulk. Eight smartest person in the world. Champion.

You were all sitting in the new base of operations for the Champions. It was bare save for the black L shape couch and the weird pit will with smooth rocks with a candle in the middle.

Kamala: We are not inviting Viv 2.0 onto the Champions! How would that make our Viv feel?

Miles: I hear you and I love our Viv. But we've apparently leveled uo to world saving status!

Y/N: We could use the extra strength.

Amadeus: No longer up for discussion.

Sam placed a hand in the green giant's shoulder.

Sam: You're just saying that because you still have a crush on Viv.

Amadeus: Says who?

Ms. Marvel streached her arm over to the kitchen to grab a can of some from the new fridge.

Kamala: Whatever. If you two are so convinced we need more firepower Spider-Boy and Strings, our draft pool is big. Who else you got?

Miles: I wish we could ask my girlfriend to join.

Sam: Girlwhatnow?

You raised a brow as you took a drink from your soda.

Miles: Spider-Woman, but not the one you're thinking of. She's awesome. She'd be great. But she can't do it. Besides, we don't get to talk much.

You gave it some thought.

Slim: Why not? Where does this "girlfriend" of yours live?

Miles: Earth-65.

Oh. One of those alternative universes. You knew exactly what he was talking about.

Slim: "Earth-65"?

Miles: It's a parallel world.

Everyone looked at him before they started to laugh. Miles looked over to you and you just shrugged.

Sam: Suure she does!

Amadeus: I thought you were going to say "in Canada" but this is way better! You really had us there for a second! Good one!

Miles: I'm not lying! She's real and she's killer! You'd love he...

Ms. Marvel covered his mouth to stop him from further embarrassment.

Y/N: He isn't lying about the parallel world you know.

Everyone looked at you.

Y/N: There's countless realities. It's not too out there.

Amadeus: Whatever. You have anyone who could join?

You gave it some thought. What other teen hero did you know that could join? Surely there was one. Wait!

Y/N: I might. Nadia Van Dyne.

Sam: The Wasp? I didn't know you two were close.

Y/N: Uh...nevermind.

You just looked down in embarrassment.

Kamala: Who do we know who exists? Oh! Oh!

She looked over to Hulk.

Amadeus: You met her! Manhattan. Lower east side.

Hulk: The one with the dinosaur? Mokn Girl?

Sam: Dinowhatnow?

Slim: We could also look for those two who helped us in Vegas during the Hydra takeover.

Y/N: No clue who you're talking about. I was locked up for most of it.

As the others talked about possible members, you felt your phone vibrate. You looked at it and saw it was Gib calling.

Y/N: Hello?

Gib: Hey. Are you planning on coming to school today?

You looked at the time and shot up.

Y/N: I'M TWO HOURS LATE!

You grabbed your bag and rushed out of the HQ.

Y/N: Sorry but I have school!
-------
New York City....

You looked through the window and saw that the teacher was missing from the class. You mentally cheered and climbed through the window. You landed as some of your peers turned around to see what the commotion was. You moved to your seat next fo Gib and placed your bag down on the floor.

Y/N: Made it.

Mr. Tewers: 15 minutes late. See me after class.

You turned around and found Mr. Tewers standing there with a stack of graded papers. You turned back around and sighed.

Gib: So much for making it on time.

Y/N: I was busy with stuff.

Gib: I heard the Champions got a new HQ. Were you guys breaking it in?

You nodded.

Y/N: Something like that. I think we're getting new members.

Gib: Really?!

You nodded.

Y/N: Maybe. I think I'm going to sleep like a damn log.

Gib: How many hours are you going on?

Y/N: 3. In the last two days.

Gib: And your mom isn't worried about this?

Y/N: She doesn't know. I stayed at the lab all weekend working on my invention for the GIRL expo and I sleep at the HQ last night after helping them move some of the furniture in.

Gib: Dude, you own like three beds.

Y/N: I, hmm.

Gib: When was the last time you even went home?

Y/N: Friday. I stopped by to pick up Hailey to take her to the lab.

Gib: Okay. Let me rephrase. When was the last time you were Leviathan taking down thugs?

You gave it some thought.

Y/N: A few months ago. When I broke up the weapon deal with the Hand and went to Pym Laboratories for the first time. Things had gotten hectic since.

Gib: I can tell. You're taking care of yourself right?

You rubbed the back of your neck.

Y/N: Sure.
----------
Lunchtime....

You sat in the bench with Gib as you ate the lunch you made earlier in the morning. This was probably the first time in a while that you were able to spend time with your friend. You were always so busy with hero stuff that you sometimes forget to take a moment to be a normal teen.

Gib: How's things going for the girls in GIRL?

Y/N: Good enough I think. Everyone is working hard. Oh! I went on a date.

Gib: Really? With who?

Y/N: Nadia. We went out for smoothies after we beat up some AIM dudes downtown.

Gib: Was that what that was?

Y/N: Yeah. Some evil scientist chick Nadia knew stole some cube.

Gib: So are you two dating now?

Y/N: Uh...I don't know.

???: Well look at this.

You and Gib turned around and you recognized the mohawk and the vest covered in patches.

Y/N: Hyde?

Gib: Who's Hyde?

Hyde: Hey there Mr. Security. Didn't know you went to school here.

Y/N: Likewise. Gib, this is Hyde. He's a fashion designer. Hyde, this is Gib. He's my best friend.

Hyde: What's up man?

Gib: Hey. I like your vest.

Y/N: So you go here?

Hyde: Yeah. I just transfered in. I would've thought you lived in Cresskill.

Y/N: Nah. Though I'm always over there.

You invited him to stay and can't and he sat on the bench next to you so that you had Gib on one side while he was on the other. You all talked about whatever came up and laughed at some jokes Hyde told.

Gib: So you design stuff?

Hyde: Yeah. Suits and dresses. I know I may not look the part but, I'm told I'm good.

Gib: Then let us see what you got! You have any sketches?

Hyde dug through his bag and pulled out a sketch pad. He flipped it open and you and Gib began to look through the beautiful drawings of the elegant dresses and the amazingly detailed suits.

Gib: These are amazing! I mean, I don't know much about fashion but these look neat.

Hyde: You reay think so?

Y/N: Absolutely! Dude! These are better than what most celebrities wear these days. I can see why Janet hired you.

Hyde rubbed the back of his neck.

Hyde: Yeah. She really took a chance on me. I was just some punk that got a easy break.

You flipped the page and was amazed by the design. It was a Leviathan costume!

Gib: You a fan?

Hyde looked at the drawing before he laughed shyly.

Hyde: Yeah. He kinda saved my life once. This was before he blew up all over the internet and became a Champion.

Y/N: He did?

You never even realized.

Hyde: Yeah. I sometimes deign costumes using him as a base model. I wish he would change his jacket though.

You and Gib looked at each other before turning back to Hyde.

Gib: Well, luckily for you, this guy is actually really close to Leviathan.

Hyde looked at you surpised.

Hyde: Really?!

You nodded.

Y/N: You could say we're two sides of the same coin.
----------
You were sitting in Hyde's apartment, in full Leviathan gear, as he gathered the things he needed to make a rough design of one of his sketches. You had told him that you would tell Leviathan he was a fan and wanted to create a new costume to which Hyde was excited for.

Of course, you didn't tell him you were Leviathan.

Hyde: I just got to say, I'm honored to be able to do this.

Y/N: No way man. My friend showed me some of your sketches. You do amazing work. I should be thanking you for doing this.

Hyde just smiled as he got to work on taking your measurements. You smiled at his dedication as he worked effortlessly and flawlessly.

Hyde: So, I'm going to make the sleeves a tiny bit longer just so you won't be restricted at all when you throw a punch or swing around. I also made this new belt for your reel so it will stop tesring through your leather.

Y/N: That's amazing! I never thought to do that.

Hyde: Scientists normally think of making things that don't exist or how to add things on. I learn to work with what I got and how to make it better. And look nice, of course.

Y/N: That's awesome Hyde. You really enjoy this huh?

Hyde laughed.

Hyde: I was raised by my mom and three sisters. I fell in love with fashion at a young age after I saw how happy it made my sisters. The first paycheck I got went to buying my mom a Coach purse. It was a thank you for all the things she did for me growing up.

Y/N: I get you. My mom raised me and my sister on her own to. My dad was MIA after my sister was born. I was 2? I don't remember a single thing about him. We struggled a lot but in the end, one of my mom's friends got into contact with her and offered her a high paying job as a PR rep.

Hyde: Dads. Who needs them am I right?

You smiled.

Y/N: Yeah. My mom helped me become who I am today. She's the one who taught me what it meant to be a hero.

Hyde: Your mom sounds awesome.

You smiled as you looked out the window.

Y/N: Yeah. She is.
---------
You walked toward your apartment for the first time in three days with a bag in your hands. You reached the door and unlocked it before entering.

Y/N: Mom? I'm home.

Mom: Oh! Hello dear.

You walked into the living room and found your mom laying on the couch watching her reality TV.

Mom: You aren't going to the lab today?

Y/N: Not until later. I figured I should come home for a bit.

Your mom sat up as you took a seat next to her.

Y/N: I figured, we could catch up a bit. We really haven't had time to talk.

Mom: Well, you have been busy with the Champions and saving the world. Now there was all this stuff eith your friend going on.

You smiled.

Y/N: Yeah. Uh, I meet a new friend today.

Mom: Did you now?

Y/N: Yeah. Well I knew him from Van Dyne's but yeah. His name is Hyde and he's designing a new costume for me.

Mom: Oh! That's lovely! My son is making so many new friends!

You looked down at the bag before smiling.

Y/N: Hey, uh, thank you.

Your mom looked at you confused.

Mom: Thank you? For what?

Y/N: For everything. We didn't have much growing up after dad left us. You raised me and Hailey on your own and you did a damn good job. You support us even if that means we never get to see you anymore. You push us to do great things.

Mom: Y/N?

You reached into the bag and pulled out a F/C Coach purse.

Y/N: This is for you. It could never add up to all you've done but, it's just a small thank you.

Your mom slowly grabbed the purse before setting it down on the table and pulling you into a hug.

Mom: Thank you. Thank you for turning out to be such an amazing kid. For doing the right thing.

You felt tears in your eyes as you hugged her back. The two of you gigged each other before you seperated. Your mom wiped her tears out of her eyes begore smiling.

Mom: So, now, your sister mentioned something about you going on a date.

You laughed as you wipped your eyes.

Y/N: Yeah. I did.

Mom: Tell me all about it.
-----------
Cresskill, NJ....

You yawned as you walked toward your lab. You passed by the GIRL door which opened right when you walked passed.

Nadia: Y/N?

You turned around and pulled out your ear bud. Nadia was in full Wasp gear which confused you.

Y/N: Hey. What are you still doing working?

Nadia: I'm helping Vision. Can you help me out?

You shrugged and followed her to her lab. You entered and found that everyone was either in their rooms asleep, they had been working nonstop for days so a quick nap during the day was understandable, or at home. You entered Nadia's personal space and saw Vision half submerged in a yellow liquid.

Y/N: So...what's going on here?

Nadia: Vision is sick.

You almost laughed.

Y/N: How, exactly?

Nadia walked over to the computer as you waved at Vision.

Vision: Hello Y/N. How are you?

Y/N: Good. How's things going with Viv and, uh, Viv?

Vision: Progress is being made.

Nadia: I've run every diagnostic I am, including ones I'm creating as I go, and I found the sole source of your problem, nephew Vision.

You giggled.

Nadia: You, I can barely say this, you picked up a computer virus!

You lost your shit as you slapped the machine Vision was in and fell to the floor laughing.

Vision: You're joking.

Nadia: Absurd! I know right? It's ridiculous yet...

Y/N: You're connected to the net 24/7. Your body and brain should be valuable to data corruption. Like a computer.

You stood back up and wiped a tear from your eye. You helped Nadia as she started to push everything back into wall.

Nadia: This instance is minor, but as your system processed it out, it affected your nasal sensors just cause.

Vision: Ignominious.

Y/N: Undignified. Humiliating. And yet, really funny.

Nadia: It have done some honest damage, but over the years your adaptive body has built up enough firewalls to reject it.

Vision started to float as Nadia sat down at her computer.

Vision: For her protection, I shall copy those firewalls onto Vivian so that she is not susceptible to such programs.

Y/N: That's a fine plan because without immunity, something like this could really...wait. Wait!

Nadia turned to you.

Y/N: Vision, when you were building this new Viv, with limited firewalls against viruses like this, how closely were your systems intertwined?

Nadia suddenly realized what you were talking about.

Nadia: What if she caught the virus from you?

You and Nadia looked at each other as Vision thought about it. His face was suddenly that of concern as he phased through the wall and flew away.

Y/N: We should go.

Nadia: Yeah.
-------
Georgetown, Washington DC....

You jumped free from Vision's grasp and ran through the door where you found Kamala, Miles, and Sam with a shaken human Viv holding a lamp with a limp pink Viv on the ground.

Y/N: What happened?!

Human Viv: She, was, going to, kill...

Sam: Viv, look at me. Are you hurt? No? Just stay right there.

He turned to Kamala.

Sam: Marvel, what the hell?

Ms. Marvel: I think she's still breathing. Y/N, what do we do?

Y/N: I never messed with a synthezoid before. I have no idea how to do this.

Sam: Ahead of you. Got hulk on the line so he can weigh in.

Sam activated the halo watch and a hologram of Hulk appeared.

Sam: Hulk, it's Viv 2.0. She's hurt bad. Maybe even dying. It looks like our Viv attacked her for whatever reason. Viv, tell Hulk what....Viv?

The human Viv was suddenly gone.

Vision: Vivian?!

Y/N: Oh no.

Vision phased through the wall suddenly with Wasp flying through the window.

Vision: Vivian!

He grabbed the synth-Viv.

Vision: Stay away from my daughter! Wasp! Quickly! Give me an assessment of her brain function! Hurry!

Nadia flew into Viv's ear as you looked around.

Nadia: Some neurons are still firing Vision! But not enough to sustain life for long! Let's get her into cerbrostasis stat! Where's human Viv?

Y/N: Missing.

Hulk: What do you mean missing?!

Oh yeah. He was still on the line.

Sam: One second, she was in shock. The next, she ran off.

You saw Nadia and Vision rush Syth-Viv down to the basement.
---------
Hulk: I said, is there anyway you can access her memory core? Sir? I know this is difficult. It isn't easy for us either.

The Champions, both old and new, were searching all over Georgetown for human Viv but they couldn't find her. You and Nadia were working as fast as you could while Hulk and Vision shot back ideas.

Vision: She was a copy of her older sister. I loved her no less. How could I? We must know what went on. As with humans her trace memories are encoded with various places at various places in the cortex so if there's not too much damage...

Y/N: You can find them.

Vision nodded as he typed on a memory file.

Syth-Viv: Y0u are the err0r. Y0u're hurting father just by existing. And 1 w0n't all0w that. There 1s r00m 1n fam1ly f0r 0nly 0ne 0f us.

Nadia: The virus. It really did cause a mental breakdown.

Y/N: Viv, our viv, was only trying to protect herself. And now...

Vision flew uo and out of the room.

Vision: Now this daughter is dying. I must find her sister.

You turned back to Nadia and frowned.

Y/N: Is this, my fault.

Hulk and Nadia looked at you before realizing what you meant.

Hulk: No. We already talk about this Y/N. You couldn't stop her.

Y/N: But if I did, none of this would be happening.

Nadia: You couldn't do anything.

You shook your head as you grabbed your helmet and headed out.

Y/N: Let's just find Viv. She's probably panicking.
--------
You swang through the trees of the forest behind Georgetown. No one had any luck in finding Viv. It was getting dark from the clouds covering the skies meaning you were running out of time. You needed to find Viv before...and it was raining. You sighed as you landed on a tree branch. You looked around and noticed small abandoned water drain. You swung over to it and took cover from the rain.

Viv: Y/N?

You looked up and saw the human Viv curled uo in a ball.

Y/N: Viv? Thank god.

You rushed over to her and checked her over to make sure she wasn't hurt.

Y/N: Everyone was worried. We've been looking for you all afternoon.

Viv: Why? I, I...

Y/N: Defended yourself. We know. No one is mad at you. Just, worried. Why did you run?

Viv: I did something terrible. I never felt like this before. I feel so, awful.

You sat down next to her and looked outside. You took off your jacket and threw it over her shoulders.

Viv: What...

Y/N: You're human. You can get sick now.

Viv: But what about you?

Y/N: I'll get some days off from school. Not that I really go anymore.

Viv smiled a bit. You both sat in silence as the rain fell outside. You didn't say anything. You didn't need to. You sent a quick message from your watch that told the Champions that you found Viv.

Viv: You blame yourself.

You looked at her before you took off your helmet.

Y/N: Yeah. I honestly felt like none of this would have happened if I had saved you back on counter-earth.

Viv: It isn't your fault.

Y/N: Well, none of this is your fault either.

You and Viv looked at each other.

Y/N: Then, I guess there's no blaming each other.

Viv: I, agree.

She looked at you.

Viv: Why did you become a hero?

You gave it some thought.

Y/N: I, made a promise. To my sister. I was going to help people. I'm just here to make the world a more tolerable place.

You nodded and stood up before throwing your helmet back on. You then offered her your hand.

Y/N: Come on. Let's go find the others.
---------
You stood in the basement of the Vision resistance where the other Champions were standing around. You recognized none of them. Seriously. The others did some serious recruiting. You hung back with Sam and Slim near the side as Viv looked at her "sister" who was in a tube.

Viv: You can't bring her back without the virus?

Vision: Nadia and I have reconstructed her body, but like her brain engrams, like yours, are irreplaceable. Her brain, no longer functions. She is gone. But I have you. That is enough.

Viv turned around.

Viv: I need the Champions to give us the lab, please. Wasp and Y/N, you stay. The rest of you, I'll meet upstairs. Thank you.

Everyone save for you, Nadia, and Vision went upstairs. Viv turned to you and smiled.

Y/N: What are you doing V?

Viv: I want to fix this.

Vision grabbed his daughter by the shoulders.

Vision: You are not the one who broke anything.

Viv: I know. I don't care.

She turned to you.

Viv: I wish to make the world a slightly more tolerable place. One moment father.

Viv moved to the side and began to whisper with Nadia. You were confused as Vision looked at you.

Vision: What did you tell her?

Y/N: I'm just as confused as you are papa V.

The two girls returned to you.

Nadia: I need your help.

She dragged you away from the two.

Vision: I am uncomfortable with the whispering. What are you discussing?

Y/N: What were you guys discussing?

Nadia: Just help me put this together. Please.

You nodded and reached for a tool, only for your hand to overlap hers. You bkth quickly pulled away.

Y/N: Sorry.

Nadia: It's fine. You're cold though.

Y/N: Blame the rain.

You got to work with the thing Nadia was working on. You added the final chance as Nadia took the helment and olaced it on Viv's head.

Y/N: Uh, what's going on?

Vision: I am happy as I am.

Viv: So was I.

Vision: Vivian!

You and Nadia held Vision back as the machine powered up.

Nadia: This is what she wants! Give her that! And don't look!

The machine relased a blinding light that you had to look away from. When it powered down, you turned and saw that Viv was gone.

Y/N: Nadia...

Vision grabbed Nadia and you had to pull him back.

Vision: What did you do?!

Suddenly, the Viv in the tank opened her eyes and broke through the glass. She came spilling out and you three quickly rushed over to her body. Vision took off his cape and wrapped it around her as he held his daughter.

Nadia: That!

Viv: She was still my sister. I wanted us both to live.

You smiled as Nadia jumped on you in joy.

Nadia: We did it!

You hugged her back and swung her around.

Nova: We heard an explosion! Wheyyy!

You and Nadia turned to see the other Champions coming down the stairs.

Spider-Man: It's you! You're back! Viv's back everybody!

Viv: My father wished for me to come home. All of you did. Well...I have. I have missed you. I have missed being one of you. Will you...will you allow me back onto your team?

Ms. Marvel held out her fist for Viv to bump.

Kamala: Our team. The other viv...

Viv: She will live on through me.

Sam and Amadeus looked over and saw you and Nadia still holding each other.

Sam: So, uh, when did this happen?

You and Nadia looked at each other before separating.
-------
Everyone was now upstairs in the living room. You got to meet everyone finally for the first time. Iron Heart, Falcon (not sam), Patriot, and Red Locust. You and Nadia hung back in the corner as Viv flew around now back to her old self.

Y/N: This is, nice.

Nadia: Absolutely. Always glad to help my great niece.

Y/N: You're family tree is so weird.

You both laighed a bit before you noticed Slim and Kamala head outside.

Y/N: I'll be right back.

Nadia: Don't make me wait long.

You smiled as you headed outside. You felt the cold night air hit your skin as you walked over to Slim and Kamala.

Y/N: You think you're going to leave without saying goodbye?

The two turned to you in surprise.

Y/N: The X-Men are calling?

Slim just sighed.

Slim: Yeah. We have a really huge mission ahead. They need me.

Kamala: Let us help! We're here for you.

Y/N: No. This is something he has to do.

Kamala: So you rather be with with them?

Slim: No, I have to be with them. It's not the...I was the first X-Man. Professor X's first recruit. For whatever reason, that seems to make me an authority figure to the rest of them.

Kamala: And you miss that.

Slim: What? No. Not in the least.

Y/N: It's a burden.

Slim nodded.

Slim: I can't tell them that. But I can tell you.

He then looked down.

Slim: I can tell you because being with your six is the only time on my life that I can relax.

You smiled as Kamala hugged Slim.

Kamala: I love you, Slim.

Slim: I love you to, pal.

They let go and Slim turned to you. You hugged each other.

Y/N: You better give them hell.

Slim: Right back at you. Take care of them.

You let go and Slim hesitated for a second before turning away. He walked to leave.

Slim: Break the news to the others for me? I..I can't. Just this about killed me.

Kamala: Yeah.

Slim: One last thing. And I mean this. Your convictions...what the Champions stand do, what they stand for. Those are important. You're going to go far.

And with that, he was gone.

Kamala: What do our convictions have to do with any of this?

Y/N: Everything M.

You held her close as you both stood in silence.

Sam: So much for trivia night. Who's going to be able to answer the questions that don't have to do with Call of Duty?

Y/N: You heard?

You both turned around and saw the original Champions approaching you.

Miles: Yeah. Sucks. But you three were having a moment. Seemed important not to crash it.

Kamala: Go Champions right? We helped the Avengers save the world. That was awesome.

She looked down then blew up.

Kamala: But that was not a mission statement! The Champions wasn't built to punch super villains and that's all we've been doing lately! All we've done!

Kamala looked down at the ground as Viv floated over and held her.

Viv: And that is your fault how?

Kamala: I don't know! But I'm sure it's my fault!

Everyone looked at her. Sam then hugged her.

Kamala: I'm taking this too seriously aren't I?

Sam: You kill me.

You looked back and saw the others start to join you all.

Y/N: Look, you guys told me from the start that the Champion were a bit different. So far, I'm not disappointed.

Hulk: Don't worry about where we've been. Quo Vadimus. Where are we going?

Y/N: You know the answer, leader.

Kamala smiled as the alert went off. All the Champions, both new and old, all looked at each other. You then looked to Kamala.

Kamala: To, To change the world.

She then turned and rushed off toward the emergency.

Kamala: Champions! Follow me!

You all leaped into action with smiles on your faces.