Strikers: Monster, Scarlet Witch, Sabertooth

SHIELD: Mockingbird

Unaffiliated: Cloak, Dagger, Hellstrom

Monster:
Strikers

You and Wanda sat across from Tyrone and Tandy as they scoffed down their food. You ended up convincing them to return to Burns with you in order to ask some questions. Maybe even make some new friends.

You could dream.

Tandy and Tyrone were just happy to have an actual meal for once. And, oddly enough, they felt safer here. Kinda like the entire town was a sanctuary.

Y/N: Eat as much as you'd like. It's on me. And by that, I mean SHIELD.

You took a drink of your coffee before Tyrone looked up at you. His hood was pulled down and you realized that they were young. Turns out, they were your age.

Tyrone: Thank you for this. We appreciate it.

Wanda: Consider it a thank you for saving that store clerk. Good work.

Tyrone nodded in appreciation and went back to his food. You set your cup down and sighed.

Y/N: So, Tandy and Tyrone. T squad. And you both have powers. How'd that happen? You get bitten by a radioactive cape?

Wanda: Mutants?

Y/N: Solar flares?

Wanda: Vat of acid?

Y/N: Aliens?

Tandy shook her head. She finally set her fork and knife down and wentbto answer, but she noticed you were stirring your coffee with a fork.

Tandy: Uh...no. It's a long story.

Y/N: We got time.

You pulled out your fork and set it down. You then reached up and scratched your neck again. What was up with that?

Tandy and Tyrone stayed silent for a moment before they looked at each other.

Wanda: We can't help you if you don't tell us what's wrong.

The two kept their silence before Tyrone set down his fork.

Tyrone: It started a few months ago. We.....we were on a trip with our class. Uh, a tired went out and the bus crashed off of the side of a hill.

Tandy: Next thing we know, we were kidnapped by some German guys. And they....they experimented on us. They turned us into these, things.

Well, at least you could relate.

Tandy: Tyrone has access to the Darkforce.

Y/N: The Darkforce? Sounds like something some edgey teen would write in his notebook.

Tyrone: It's a power that...allows me to....do things.

Y/N: Very descriptive.

Tyrone: I can't explain it. All I know is I can teleport. I can...transport people to another place inside the Darkforce. And I can see people's fears.

You nodded. You then turned to Tandy.

Y/N: And you?

Tandy: Lightforce....

Y/N: Who made these names?

Tandy looked at you for a moment before she contiued.

Tandy: I can create daggers with the Lightforce. My lights can heal others to an extent and I can feed Tyrone.

You and Wanda looked at Tyrone's plate. Hey. You had that power too.

Tandy: His darkness. My light can pacify it.

Y/N: Oh. Neat.

Waitress: Some more coffee for the heroes?

The waitress approached your table with a pot of coffee. You smiled and let her fill your cup while Wanda declined. The Waitress then turned to Tyrone and Tandy.

Waitress: What about you two?

Tandy: No thank you.

Tyrone: I'm good. Thanks.

The waitress just flashed a smile and headed back to the counter. Tyrone turned back to you.

Tyrone: Does everyone here know you're Monster?

You nodded.

Y/N: It's kinda a long story, but yeah. Though, no one here really communicates with the outside world all that much. One of the charms of Burns.

Tandy: Actually, I've been meaning to ask about that. What is this place? It doesn't feel...normal.

Wanda: We're still trying to figure that out ourselves. But you can trust us when we say that you are safe here.

Tyrone: That's a relieve. But, how safe can they be from me?

You looked at him confused while Tandy placed a hand on his shoulder.

Tandy: It wasn't your fault.

Wanda: What happened?

Tandy noticed what she said and went quiet.

Tyrone: A few days ago...we were on the run from the men who kidnapped us. They used some kind of....device. Magic, they claimed. I've been having episodes since. And...things have been happening.

Y/N: Oh! If it's magic, Wanda here can help you out. She's kinda an expert.

Wanda: Indeed. However, we would need something in exchange.

Tandy: What?

Y/N: Well, you two need a place to stay. You also have powers you don't understand. So, I want you two to join the Strikers as our third and fourth members.

Tyrone and Tandy seemed surpised by the offer.

Tandy: Really?

Tyrone: That sounds....uh, actually, we'll need to talk about it.

Y/N: Yeah! No rush. For now, let's take a look at this magic thing and see what we can do.
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Victor: I know you're supposed to be recruiting, but this is the best you could do?

Wanda smacked his arm.

Wanda: Be nice.

Victor mumbled under his breath as he walked back towards the kitchen. You were back at Striker Manor withe Tyrone and Tandy who were looking around impressed. Tyrone was sitting on the couch while Tandy walked around the lounge.

Bobbi: So, this is a magic thing? Meaning I don't have to be here?

Y/N: I would appreciate the backup in case something goes wrong.

Bobbi sighed and leaned against the wall.

Bobbi: Go ahead.

Wanda sat across from Tyrone and reached our her hands. Tyrone took them and Wanda looked into his eyes.

Wanda: Now, tell me what device they used on you.

Tyrone: I don't know. I didn't even get to see it.

Wanda sighed. She was hoping to catch a bone here. Oh well. She focused her energy into her hands. There, she made a connection to Tyrone. She could feel something inside of him. Swimming around his mind.

Bobbi: So, you gonna say some magic words here or...

Y/N: I don't think she ever said anything when she used her magic, now that thing about it. Kinda like that street magician over on fifth. Too bad he died from herion overdose behind that Wendy's dumpster.

Tandy and Bobbi looked at you slightly concerned. However, the chandelier overhead began to shake. Tyrone's eyes suddenly opened wide, but they weren't his.

They were firey orange and the cut on his leg began to glow. Wanda felt her hands get gripped tightly by Tyrone as he suddenly flew up.

Y/N: Wanda!

Tandy: Ty!

Tyrone didn't respond. He instead opened his cloak and several large things rushed out. Golems? No, they were something else.

You popped out your claws and rushed forward as one of the creatures wentbto attack Tandy. You blocked it's arm and quickly sliced it off before Tandy snapped out of her daze. She created some daggers and threw them at another beast.

Bobbi grabbed her sticks and got to work with helping you. Victor emerged from the kitchen and saw what was going on.

Victor: Hm.

He finished his muffin and cracked his neck before he rushed forward and picked one of the creatures up. He then slammed it down, shattering it.

Y/N: What are these things?!

Wanda: They're mindless ones! They serve the master of the dark dimension!

The master of the dark dimension?

Wanda: Dormammu!

Dormawho? The hell kind of name was that?

Tyrone opened his cloak once more, but instead of another Mindless One, someone else stepped through. You could feel his energy from where you were in the room, but his aura was massive.

Dormammu: The Scarlet Witch.

That guy looked strong. And dangerous.  You turned to help, but another Mindless One attacked you. You sliced through it as Dormammu placed a hand on Wanda's cheek.

Dormammu: The old thorn in my side. You have not aged a day. There is no escape this time.

Wanda: What are you doing here, Dormammu?! The Sorcerer Supreme locked you away!

Dormammu: Indeed he did. In that cursed pendant. However, it seems that I have returned. And now you will become my bride. You will help in the downfall of this world, once and for all. There is no escape. All will fall to the will of Dormammu!

The Mindless One grabbed Wanda and marched through Tyrone's cloak. Wanda freed her hand and reached out for you.

Wanda: Y/N! You have to stop him!

Y/N: Wanda!

You sliced down the last Mindless One and chased after her, but Tyrone closed his cloak and vanished into the Dark Dimension.

You stood among the mess with the others as you tried to understand what was going on.

Y/N: What the hell?

Bobbi: I'm really starting to regret the Malaysia thing right now.

Victor: I'll go get the broom.

Tandy dropped to her knees and looked at the spot Tyrone once was. You noticed this and walked over to her. You kneeled down and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Y/N: Hey, it's going to be alright.

Tandy: Really?! My best friend is possessed by some demon that wants to take over the world by marrying one of the most powerful spell casters of all time, and it's going to be alright?!

You rubbed the back of your neck.

Y/N: Uh....maybe?

Tandy groaned as she looked back down.

Y/N: Hey, look. We can handle this. It's just another bad guy. All we need to do is open a portal to the Dark Dimension, crash a wedding, save our friends, and stop the master of said Dark Dimension from taking over our realm. Easy!

Tandy: That's easy to you?

You shrugged.

Y/N: I'm sure it will be, once we actually get there. I have magic, but I'm still a bit iffy on how to use it. But, I know someone who can!

You snapped your finger and pointed pointed Victor.

Y/N: Pops, I need Damon!

Damon: I figured as much.

Tandy and you jumped at his voice. You both turned around and found him walking into the lounge. He looked around and sighed.

Damon: Let me guess. Dormammu?

Everyone nodded. Damon took a deep breath and pinched the bridge of his nose.

Damon: Of course. Well, looks like the Strikers are saving the world sooner than I thought.

Victor: Can you help them get to the Dark Dimension?

Damon: Course I can. But, are you guys going with them?

Bobbi: I would, but I'm not a Striker. I was told to stay out of your business unless it involved SHIELD as well.

Y/N: The whole world is at stake. At what point does SHIELD get involved?

Victor: No, she's right. You want to lead the Strikers, now is the time to prove yourself. We'll be here if you need the back up.

Well, looks like it was just you and Tandy.

Damon: Once I send you to the Dark Dimension, you'll be alone. If you need us, you'll have to send a flare.

Tandy: Like a flaregun?

Damon: No. It's a magical signal that will let me know when you need to be pulled back into this realm.

Y/N: Okay. Should be easy enough. Just gotta find Wanada and Tyrone and get back here. No biggie.

Victor: Be safe.

You nodded. Damon then reached out his hands and began to chant a spell. A magic circle suddenly appeared around you and Tandy as you put your mask on. Still no uniform, but that could wait.

Y/N: So, when will the portal opeAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

A hole suddenly opened under you and Tandy, sendingbyou both falling down into a dark abyss. The portal closed and Damon sighed.

Victor: So, how do you think this one will go?

Damon: Who knows.

Bobbi: They'll be okay, right?

The three adults looked at each other in silence.

Victor: Who wants some beer?

Damon: I do.

Bobbi: I'm game. I think hockey is on.

The three left the lounge.
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The Dark Dimension....

Y/N/Tandy: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

You and Tandy fell from the sky in free fall towards the ground.

Tandy: I NEVER SHOULD HAVE TRUSTED YOU!

Y/N: NO ONE SHOULD EVER TRUST ME!

You and Tandy fell past paths that twisted and turned all kinds of ways. Then, you and her stopped. You opened your eyes and saw that you were mere inches away from the walkway.

Y/N: Huh.

You both then suddenly dropped tonghe ground.

Y/N: Ow.

You got up to your feet as you rubbed your head. You looked around the dark space. It seemed to have red mist surrounding the various pathways. The space below seemed to go on forever.

Tandy: I think we're here.

You walked over and helped her to her feet. You looked around before you spotted what appeared ot be a tower. It was at the center of all the paths.

Y/N: Woah. Look at that thing.

Tandy's eyes suddenly went large.

Tandy: Ty is in there! I can feel it!

Y/N: What? You guys have a telepathic connection or something?

Tandy: Something like that. Come on!

She ran ahead while you stood there.

Y/N: I was just joking.

You scratched your neck and followed.