Strikers: Monster, Scarlet Witch, Cloak, Dagger, Sabertooth

SHIELD: Mockingbird

Monster:
Strikers

You groaned as you rolled over in bed. Your body was still in quite a lot of pain from your display of power back in the Dark Dimension. That, and the constant training your dad put you through.

But at least you were getting stronger.

Right?

You forced yourself out of bed despite your body's protesting you not to. You limped yourself out into the halls where you found Tandy. After she and Tyrone moved in, you took the liberty of taking them shopping for some new clothes.

You actually found yourself stopping in your tracks when you saw what she was wearing. A pair of shorts that reached her thighs and a white tank top, which made it very clear that she slept without a bra.

Tandy noticed you and blushed herself. You didn't wear a shirt to sleep, huh?

Tandy: Uh, good morning.

You snapped out of your daze and waved at her.

Y/N: M-Morning.

Tandy walked over to you as you did your best not to stare.

Tandy: How did you sleep? Is your body better?

You nodded.

Y/N: Yeah. I actually slept all night. Thanks again, for healing me here and there.

Tandy nodded as she smiled.

Tandy: Of course. It's the least I could do for everything you've done. I think Tyrone actually likes being part of a team again.

He was on the debate team back at his old school. He did mention that, didn't he?

Y/N: Nah. If anything, I should be thanking you guys for joining us. The Strikers are now stronger than before.

Even if Wanda was the strongest right now.

Right now.

Tandy: Yeah. Well, Victor wanted us to start training in an hour. I was gonna take a shower.

Y/N: Oh, cool. I guess I'll see you guys in the courtyard.

Tandy nodded and headed off towards her room. Once she was gone, you let out a breath.

Y/N: Oh my God. Why? Why do this to me?

Tyrone: Do what?

You jumped at his voice and turned around to find him walking towards you. His hood was off so you could see his face.

Y/N: N-Nothing! Just, uh, I keep finding myself in the company of attractive women. Uh, a curse of being a hero.

Tyrone looked over the railing at Bobbi who was also still in her pajamas.

Tyrone: If this is a curse, I wanna get hexed.

The two of you laughed just as Wanda walked by.

Wanda: Consider it done.

You both stiffened up at her words while she kept walking. You both looked over to see if she was still there before you turned back to each other.

Y/N: Uh, yeah. Get used to it, I guess.

Tyrone just shrugged.

It was kinda nice to have another guy around again.
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Tandy: W-W-What is t-t-t-this teaching u-us?

You, Tandy, Wanda, and Tyrone were all standing in the cold creek with Victor who seemed unaffected.

Victor: Mental control. Mind over matter always wins.

Y/N: B-B-B-Bullshit!

Victor: Focus!

You all hugged yourselves to try and fight the cold. Then, suddenly, Victor punched his hand down through the water. You all watched as he pulled out a trout as it tried to escape.

Victor: You can get out when you either catch a fish, or hyperthermia.

Victor walked out of the creek, leaving the four of you in the water.

Victor: No powers. Only your hands.

He then walked away.

This man was insane.
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Victor: Is that all you maggots got?!

You and Tyrone were doing push ups with Wanda on your back and Tandy on Tyrone's.

You had been doing this for nearly half an hour.

Victor: This is pathetic! 20 more!

Y/N/Tyrone: Yes sir!

Tandy: This is brutal.

Wanda: Tell me about it.

Victor: I'll show you how a real man does it! Bobbi!

Bobbi walked out with a cup of coffee. Victor got into pushup position and Bobbi sat on his back. He began to effortlessly do push-ups while Bobbi just drank her coffee.

Strikers: HE'S A BEAST!
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Victor: Three more laps!

The four of your were running around the mansion under Victor's orders. And every once and a while, he would appear and pelt you with a snowball. Just you, though.

Tandy: Why do you hate us?!

Victor: It's tough love. I love you little shits. Keep running!

Wanda: I'm a magic user! Physical exercise isn't my training!

Victor: The Strikers are only as strong as their weakest member. Doesn't matter who it is. By the end of my time, every single member will be the absolute peak of physical fitness!

He then threw a snowball which hit you in the face and knocked you over.

Victor: Three more laps!
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Tyrone: That was brutal.

The four of you were all collapsed around the lounge after what felt like days of training. You better have rock hard abs after this.

Tandy: I wish I knew this was what I was getting myself into.

Wanda: My body has never hurt so bad before.

Y/N: I think I'd rather fight Dormammu again.

Strikers: Agreed!

Bobbi entered the room and found you all laying around.

Bobbi: Yikes. You kids look tired.

You looked up and groaned.

Y/N: Half dead is more like it.

Bobbi: Welp, break is over. Time for your combat training.

You all groaned.
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It was finally the afternoon when you lead the group behind the manor.

Tandy: Hey, where are we going? It's freezing out here.

You smiled as you looked back at them.

Y/N: I know. That's why I wanted to show you guys something I found.

This did catch their interest. You entered a small clearing, and stepped aside to show your team a pool of water.

Wanda: Wait, is this...

Y/N: A hot spring? Yes. Yes it is. I found a map in one of Jospeh's desks.

Tyrone: Who's Jospeh?

Y/N: Long story. Kinda boring. Hot spring!

You began to take your clothes off as the others watch with wide eyes. One you were in just your boxers, and freezing your ass off, you entered the spring and took a seat.

You let out a sigh of relief as the water covered your body.

Y/N: This is paradise.

Tyrone hesitated for a moment before he followed your lead. He entered as well, and was surpised to find that it wasn't too hot. It was, perfect.

He sat down as well and let out a sigh of relief. You then looked at the girls.

Y/N: Come on in. The water's fine.

Tandy covered her chest as her cheeks went red.

Tandy: Uh, I don't have a swimsuit.

Y/N: No need. If we're a team, we have to get comfortable with each other. Besides, I'm too tired to get any ideas.

Wanda shrugged and began to strip down as well. Tandy looked at her shock before she tossed her clothes aside. She then entered the water and sat down.

Wanda: Oh my. This isn't normal.

You and Tyrone looked at her worried. What was wrong?

Wanda: This water....it has healing properties. Extreme ones.

It did. Actually, now that you were thinking about it, you did feel your body feeling a lot better.

Y/N: Huh. You think this is magic, too?

Wanda: I do. As a matter of fact, it appears that the entire Manor has a kind of spell over it.

Tyrone: You think a Witch lived here? Or a wizard?

Wanda: I suppose it is possible. Burns itself is an anomaly.

Tandy watched the three of you for a moment before she sighed. She stripped down quickly and got into the water as fast as she could. However, all embarrament vanished when her skin hit the water. She melted in the heat and let out a sigh as she smiled.

Tandy: This has got to be magic. There's no other way this is this good.

The four of you all sat there and enjoyed the new found secret on the Striker land. It felt so good.
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Victor: You kids look....awake.

The four of you were once again waiting for your training to start. However, to Victor and Bobbi's surprise, none of you seemed tired or even sore.

Victor: Well, let's get this started. Pair up. The girls will start with Bobbi first and the boys are with me. We'll switch in an hour.

You and Tyrone followed Victor while Wanda and Tandy went with Bobbi.
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East LA....

A young man smiled as he counted the stack of cash that was handed to him. Another win, another day with the lights.

???: Guess that's another win for me.

Man: Sunnova.....what you got under that hood, B?! That thing is a monster!

The boy looked at his car and shrugged.

Man: What I wanna know is how you handle that thing. It's like you go through turns instead of taking them. Nobody drives like that. Nobody can!

???: Well, my name must be Nobody, then. Always a pleasure. We should do it again.

The man just shoved his hands into his pockets and stalked back towards his car.

Man: We will. Don't think this is over, Reyes.

The boy, Robbie Reyes, just laughed.

Robbie: You know where to find me.

The man threw his hand up but kept walking. Robbie pocketed his cash and flipped his keys around his finger before he got into the car.

???: You're grossly misusing our powers, Robbie.

Robbie sighed. Of course he would have something to say right now.

???: We should be out punishing the scum of the night. Not playing Nascar!

Robbie: Relax, Eli.

Eli: I don't like being idle, kid. We better do something soon. Don't make me regret this partnership.

Robbie just rolled his eyes. He started his car and thought back on how he got here. How he had died. How the spirit of the car brought him back.

It gave him power, sure. But that didn't make him a hero.

He hit the gas and sped out of the parking lot. He had to get home to his brother.
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In a bar in Arizona, a man sat in the corner with a beer. The news played in the background, but he could care less. Until he heard something that made him lift his head.

Reporter: The incident most East Angelinos have come to know as the "Super Battle of Hillrock Heights" was over just as suddenly as it began. Both the public and authorities are completely puzzled. What was this violent dispute? Why were ex-military special-ops engaged in battle against gang members? What was New York Maxium Facility fugitive Mr. Hyde's, real name Dr. Calvin Zabo's involvement in all of this? Just what is going on in Hillrock Heights?

The man looked over at the TV where footage of the fight was playing. It seemed like it was shot on a phone. But he could make out what was going in. A monster was attacking. No.

It was fighting.

It was fighting a demon.

One he knew all too well.

Reporter: Some call him the Skeleton Driver. Some call him the Robot Racer. Other have made a connection to a former hero and have named him as such. The Ghost Rider.

The man sent his beer down and groaned. He got up and slapped some cash on the table before he headed outside into the daylight. He walked over to his bike and got on.

He then pulled out his phone and typed a quick text. He then started up his bike and turned down the road before speeding off.

Destination, Hillrock Heights.

Hellstrom, we have a problem. One that requires those new Strikers You won't shut up about. Send them my way to East LA.
-Johnny