You stood in the woods alone as you took a deep breath. You let it out and focused all your power on the rock before you. A bright white ball appeared before dissappearing. You sighed as you tried again. Still no luck.

Y/N: Shit.

Victor: And what are you doing out here?

You turned around and saw your father standing there. He's been oddly silent for the past few days after you signed the agreement with SHEILD. You knew he had a very rough reputation with them but he also knew that you were already set on being a Hero. You turned back to the rock.

Y/N: Just trying something new.

You were shirtless and using ice to cool yourself down on this oddly hot day. You had gotten the idea to try and use multiple powers in one powerful move. The fire will be the blast, ice with cut through everything, electricity to add a extra punch, and telepathy kept everything from expanding. You figured with enough force and concentration would make this a very powerful and deadly move.

Victor: This is where you've been all morning?

You nodded and tried again. You at least got the fire and ice down but telepathy was messing up. You let go and sighed.

Victor: You need to focus more. You're distracted.

Y/N: I know.

Victor was silent for a moment before sitting down.

Victor: Would you like to talk about it?

You looked at him to see if he was joking. He patted the open spot next to him. Looks like he was serious. You sat down.

Y/N: I'm nervous.

Victor: Nervous?

You nodded.

Victor: Would this have something to do with you seeing your old team if you go back to New York?

You nodded again.

Y/N: I haven't seen them in over half a year. I didn't even say anything before I left. I just, left.

Victor placed a hand on your shoulder.

Victor: I can understand how you feel. I once left a team a long time ago as well. Before the Strikers I was a part of the X-Men. I left after fighting with my ally. It wasn't for years until I found the Strikers.

You had to laugh a bit.

Y/N: Looks like if we need to get away we just need to join the Strikers.

Victor chuckled.

Victor: They became a family. I met your mom and fell in love. I was away on a mission when the attack happened. I never got to meet you. The Creator said it was for the best. I agreed because I had enemies. Powerful ones.

You never knew this about your father. It felt like the weight on your chest was slowly getting lighter.

Y/N: I know Fury said that he could cover for me but, I don't know. I feel like I just left them when they needed me. I know they're fine now but I don't think I'm ready to face them.

Victor: Because you don't think you're strong.

You looked at him. He simply nodded towards the rock. You stood up and walked over. You reached your hands out and took a deep breath. You spread your arms open and summoned fire, electricity, and ice. Before they could fall, you clapped your hands together and focused on the attack. You kept your mind clear while using your telepathy and held it together.

Tandy: You know what? You're stronger than you give yourself credit for.

You closed your eyes and smiled as you let go. You opened your eyes and grinned. The rock was completely gone, long with a large chunk of the ground underneath it. Victor walked over and patted your back.

Victor: You know what kid. I'm gonna miss you but I think you're ready. You're going to so great.

You smiled as you grabbed your mother's ring.

Y/N: I have some good people looking over me.
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Tandy: Are you sure about this?

You nodded as you sat down on the chair you carried outside. She just shrugged and covered your body with an old blanket. She then brought out the clippers she bought from town. You had to tell Jerry that you would be moving back to New York and he gave you free snacks.

Tandy held up some of your hair and cut it. No going back now. She kept cutting as you sat there in silence.

Tandy: I was thinking about what we talked about. Before the attack.

Oh yeah. About the dating thing.

Y/N: Were you?

Tandy: Yeah.

Silence fell over the two of you as she kept cutting.

Tandy: If the offer is still there, then I would like to take it.

You smiled a bit.

Y/N: We'll have to tell Felicia. I'm actually pretty sure she'll be happy. She likes you a lot.

Tandy: That's good to hear.

She finished cutting your hair and pulled the blanket off of you. You stood up and ran your hand through your hair. It was a lot shorter now. About the same length as when you joined the program. She gave you her phone so you could see yourself. It looked good.

Tandy: I was going to be a hair stylists before the experiment.

You smiled.

Y/N: Thank you.

She smiled shyly before kissing your cheek.

Tandy: You're welcome.

The two of you walked back to the cabin, now holding hands.
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You looked at yourself in the mirror impressed. Doreen had helped you dye your hair back to H/C and you were loving it.

Y/N: How do you know to do this?

Doreen: The squirrels told me how.

So many questions.

Doreen: Also, I am loving the new gear SHEILD sent us.

You were smiling. It was nice to have actual outfits. It wasn't anything different from your old uniform only this one fit.

Doreen: So you finally got that new move down?

You nodded as you pulled your shirt back on.

Y/N: I already got a name for it.

She looked at you oddly.

Doreen: A name? You name your moves?

You shrugged.

Y/N: Used to. I kinda stopped for a bit but I think I got this one down.

You and Doreen walked into the living room where Felicia and Tandy were playing with Pancake. Robbie and Tyrone were looking at a brochure about New York and Molly was channel surfing. Felicia looked up and saw you.

Felicia: Oh! It looks good!

Everyone turned to look at you.

Tyrone: Not bad chief.

Robbie: Looks like a normal person.

You sat down on the couch next to Molly who smiled.

Molly: Looks nice bro.

You smiled before petting her.

Y/N: Well we're leaving next week so I figured I'd get ready in my own way.

You looked at Pancake who just glared at you.

Y/N: I am so happy to leave you behind you perverted cat.

Pancake: I truly hope you die a firey death.

Y/N: Likewise.

Everyone looked at you.

Tyrone: Why are you talking to the cat?

Y/N: He knows.

Molly kept flipping through channels and you decided that everything was falling together.

Doreen: So what did you name your move?

Felicia: Yeah. You never told me.

You smiled as you leaned back.

Y/N: I'm naming it the New York  Catastrophe.

Robbie: Nice.

Molly flipped the channel one more time and the news popped on.

News Caster: Breaking News. Residents of New York are being advised to evaluate the city after one of SHIELD's helicarriers had been taken over. Reports state that the attacker is none other than then the villainous Ultron.

The scene cut to the helicarrier opening fire on the city while armies of robots attacked the citizens. Everyone stood up and you clenched your fists. Everyone looked to you to say something.

Y/N: Looks like we're going to New York early.