It was the day after you found Molly when you and Felicia looked around what was left of the campsite. Molly led the way and you found what looked liked tents and a fire place, all of which were covered in snow. You got on all fours and began to sniff around. You dad may have taught you a few new tricks. You caught a scent and stood up.

Y/N: Did your friends wear leather?

Molly shook her head.

Molly: The men who attacked us might have.

Felicia poked around through the tents and only found a few clothing items. Some from girls and some from a guy. She handed you a few pieces of the clothing and you sniffed them.

Y/N: The scent's too dull for me. I can't find anything.

Felicia gave you a questioning look.

Felicia: But you can smell leather in the snow?

You shrugged.

Y/N: That just means it's.....fresh.

You suddenly realized that the scent was only a few hours old. You looked around and didn't find any traces of footprints anywhere.

Y/N: We should go back.
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After making it back to the cabin, Victor made lunch for everyone while you pondered your findings. Why would the attackers go back to the camp? Were they looking for Molly?

Felicia: What did these men look like?

Molly shrugged.

Molly: They attacked at night. I couldn't see anything.

A group of men were able to ambush a group of teenagers who had abilities or weapons. They didn't sounds like amateurs either.

Victor: Well I asked around town. No word on any military or police.

So mercenaries? Maybe they were SHEILD? No. Why would SHEILD kidnap a bunch of kids? Felicia was on the couch with Pancake on her lap.

Felicia: Do know of anyone who would want to capture you all?

Molly nodded.

Molly: You have no idea. None of them attacked us though.

Jesus. How many people wanted this kid? Pancake purred as Felicia petted him. Victor was looking at Molly with great interest.

Victor: I'm sorry but you look so familiar. Where did you say you were from?

Molly: L.A. Me and my friends have been on the move for the last two years.

You couldn't help but feel sympathy for them. You knew what it was like to fight to survive. The only difference was that you actually had a few people looking out for you without ever knowing.

Victor: I see. And these evil parents of yours, was their names Alice and Gene?

Molly seemed surpised. Victor got his answer.

Victor: So you're the little Mol I had met all those years ago.

You and Felicia looked at each other. Was there literally anyone your dad didn't know?

Molly: You knew my parents?

Victor nodded.

Victor: It was a long time ago. After the Strikers disbanded I found work doing unpleasant things. I came across your parents and their group.

Molly: The Pride.

Victor nodded. Welp. Looks like most of that mystery was gone now. Case closed. Pack it up.

Felicia: So it wasn't the Pride that attacked you?

Molly shook her head.

Molly: Most of them are, dead now. Including my parents.

Felicia placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. You sighed before your nose twitched. Your head popped up.

Y/N: I got a trail?

You and Victor looked at each other. You were miles away from the campsite. How could you smell.......oh no.

Y/N: They're here.

Victor: Felicia, take Molly to the cellar and watch over her.

Felicia nodded and led Molly towards the hidden cellar. Pancake followed. You and Victor moved to the windows and peeked through the blinds. Three men were approaching the cabin. You looked to your father who nodded. Play it cool. Victor opened the door and stepped out with you behind him. The man leading the three smiled.

???: Hello there!

Victor: Can I help you?

You shot him a look. Why did he attack you when you first showed up and not this obviously evil guy? And he's German. That's like, three times the evil.

???: I certainly hope so. You see good sir, I am looking for my daughter.

Bullshit to that. His scent was definitely that of what you found at the camp. There was no questioning it. These were the guys who attacked Molly and her group.

Victor: I'm afraid we haven't seen anyone.

???: Really now? The folks in town said they saw this one with her.

He was pointing at you. You just shrugged.

Y/N: Sorry but the girl I was with was my little sister.

The man just looked down before nodding. He slowly started to take off his gloves.

???: Alright then. Let's just cut the chit chat and tell me where the brat is.

There it was. And where did his accent go? The man pulled off his cloak and reached a hand out towards one of the men. He handed him a helmet which he put on.

???: Talk. Or I will break every single bone in your body.

Victor: Crossbones. Great.

Crossbones aimed his gun towards the two of you. Bad move. You lauched yourself towards him but was knocked away by one of the other men. Was this guy made out of metal? You looked up as they pulled off their clothes. Oh. They were made out of metal.

Crossbones: Fine. Be that way.

He aimed his gun at Victor who was already rushing towards him. He ducked down and sliced up but Crossbones avoided his claws. You popped out your own claws and ignited them to heat them up.

Y/N: People like you give robots a bad name!

You lunged at the closet servant and sliced it two before grabbing the upperhalf and throwing it right at the other. It shattered upon impact. You rushed over to help your dad deal with Crossbones. You got shot in the shoulder but you pressed on. Victor avoided a punch and delivered one of his own. While Crossbones was stumbling, you leaped up and delivered a flaming kick. Crossbones fell back and you delivered one more kick.

Y/N: Sweet. That was easy enough.

Crossbones began to sit up so you punched him again.

Y/N: Ok. So he can take a hit.

Crossbones started to sit up again so you hit him. He kept getting back up and you kept knocking him down.

Y/N: WHAT'S THIS GUY MADE OF?!

You finally got on top of him and continued to hit him until you were sure he was unconscious. You got off and looked to Victor.

Y/N: Talk about super resistance.

Victor: He's a normal human.

Y/N: What the shit?

Victor walked over and picked up one of the bots, the one you didn't completely destroy, and looked at it.

Victor: We have a problem.

You walked over and he pointed at the logo engraved into the metal.

Y/N: Well, shit.

Victor crushed what was left of the bot before turning back to Crossbones.

Y/N: What do we do with him?

Victor: I have an idea.

He walked over and picked uo the man. He then began to walk into the woods. You stood in the clearing before you saw his body go flying through the sky miles away. Victor then returned.

Victor: That area is populated by wolves. He won't survive the night.

He walked past you and towards the cabin. You looked down at the shattered remains of the bots and sighed. You got rid of A.I.M only to have to deal with Hydra. Life of a superhero. Though, that did rasie a few questions. What did Hydra want with a bunch of kids? What were they doing in Canada? Why were they so hell bent on getting Molly? Where were they keeping her friends? You let out a sigh. Looks like you weren't getting answers anytime soon.

Why did Victor have to throw the only source of information into a wolf infested forest?!

Regardless, you had a lot to think about. Looks like you weren't able to help Molly just yet. Guess the rugrat was staying around for bit.