Heroes: Monster, Scarlet Witch
Strikers: Sabertooth

Monster:
Strikers

You groaned when you felt something hit you. You pushed Wanda's arm off of your face before she groaned back and turned so that she was facing the the wall. You slowly sat up and groaned before you heard someone cough somewhere else in the room.

You looked over and found your father taking up the entire second bed. You and Wanda had gotten a new room at the motel since his cabin was pretty much done for.

It was the day after your fight with Hudson, and you were sore beyond relief.

You got out of bed and yawned before your father suddenly sat up. He looked straight at you with wide eyes as you stared back.

Victor: I thought you were here to kill me.

You looked at him confused.

Y/N: What?

Victor: I'm not uses to sharing a room with someone. I heard you get up, and I thought you were going to kill me.

You just looked at him for a moment before you nodded. You headed over to your bag and pulled out some fresh clothes.

Y/N: Right. Well, since you're awake, now would be a good time to finally talk.

Victor looked over to Wanda who was still asleep.

Victor: You're not going to wake up your girlfriend?

Y/N: She's not my girlfriend. We're just...lovers.

Victor: Your lover followed you all the way here and helped you save the town?

You shrugged.

Y/N: I guess I'm just that good.

Victor rolled his eyes before he got out of bed. You could heard the springs in the mattress return to normal as he threw the blanket off of him. He was only wearing his boxers.

You could see some scars here and there, but he just mostly looked like an old buff dude in terms of body types.

Victor: Well, what do you want to know?

You gave it some thought.

Y/N: I...don't know. I just wanted to meet you at first. But....I came to find you.

Victor: But you don't have any questions?

Y/N: I do. I have a lot. But, I came here to get stronger. I need to get stronger.

Victor crossed his arms as he looked down at you. He was a huge dude.

Victor: You seemed to be able to hold your own.

You shook your head.

Y/N: I'm not as strong as I was before. I can't use my powers without tearing myself apart.

Victor: Then what was up with those flames?

You raised your hand and showed him the runes you had carved into your skin.

Y/N: Magic. Not as good as the real thing. Think of it like an airsoft gun to a real pistol. Doesn't do the same kind of damage.

Victor looked at the markings and nodded. You were crafty. Just like Elise was. But you seemed to get your intelligence from him.

Victor: And you think that I can help you?

You shrugged.

Y/N: Maybe? I mean, you're my best bet. Plus, you know, I'm kinda your son.

Victor was suddenly hit with a magic pillow which caused you both to look over at Wanda.

Wanda: Keep it down, or I'll jinx you.

Y/N: Is that what you call it, now? I thought it was just called a blowjo....

Another pillow smacked your face. You sighed and turned to your dad.

Y/N: How about breakfast?
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You and Victor sat in the local diner with a cup of coffee in front of you, while your dad scoffed down his third plate.

Y/N: This is amazing. It's like I'm watching a nature life documentary. The way you eat that....it's magical.

Your dad looked at you before he finished his plate and sat up. He then grabbed the beer he ordered and took a drink.

Y/N: Thirsty there, big guy?

Victor set his can down and looked at you.

Victor: So, Marc told you about the Strikers? That lunatic just can't keep his mouth shut.

Y/N: Well, Damon was there to fill in the gaps. And Venom helped out, too.

Victor rubbed his cheek as he sat back in his seat.

Victor: And Venom....he died?

You nodded. You folded your hands and sat up.

Y/N: He sacrificed himself to save New York. Probably the world. He definitely saved my team back home.

Victor nodded as he thought about it. That means that three Strikers were now dead. And everyone was still scattered.

Victor: I'm sorry, kid. It seems like he was very important to you.

You stayed silent. Important to you? That was an understatement. He was your brother. Your kin.

Victor: So, what's the story behind that thing on your neck?

You reached up and touched the red and black mark on your skin.

Y/N: A reminder. That I couldn't save someone I loved.

Victor groaned as he rolled his eyes.

Victor: Jesus. They teach you how self-pity in your Avenger Academy?

You looked at him unamused.

Y/N: It was called the Program. We were Avengers in training.

Victor: Yet here you are. With me. What does that tell you?

You sighed as you shook your head.

Y/N: I don't know. That I wanted to meet my dad? That I want to get stronger? That I'm a horrible hero?

Victor looked out the window and grinned.

Victor: They don't think so.

You looked out the window as well and realized that people were looking at you as they walked by. You looked back into the restaurant and noticed that a few people were looking at you in there as well.

Victor: You saved these people. Brought them justice. Even if you did lie to everyone to do it.

Right. That was a thing. You took a drink of your coffee before you heard something outside. You and Victor looked out and found three black SUVs driving down the road. All with a recognizable logo on the side.

Y/N: Ah, fuck.

Victor looked at you in surprise.

Victor: Hey. Watch your mouth.

You looked at him unamused.

Y/N: Stick around for 16 years, then you can talk.

You stood up and placed some cash on the table before you headed outside. Once you stepped onto the sidewalk, the SUVs stopped. Everyone around watched as the doors opened and SHIELD agents stepped out.

You rubbed the back of your neck as one final person stepped out.

Okay, this was worst than you thought.

???: Monster. We finally meet in person.

You stood there for a moment before you shook his hand.

Y/N: Director Fury. It's nice to meet you, finally.

Fury: Likewise. Now, heard you were walking around flashing a SHIELD badge.

You reached into your pocket and pulled out the badge. Fury looked at it.

Fury: Interesting. Looks legit.

Y/N: Widow got it for me.

Fury: So that's where it went.

He handed it back to you and you tucked it away.

Fury: Heard you did some good here. Outside of Program protocol.

You shrugged.

Y/N: Not really part of the Program anymore. I'm soloing. With a partner. So, uh, yeah.

Fury looked past you at your father. He then nodded.

Fury: Seems like you're joining your father here.

You raised a brow.

Y/N: What do you mean?

Fury chuckled a bit before he placed a hand on your shoulder.

Fury: Let's head inside. Seems like your father has some things to explain.

He walked past you before you sighed and followed. Once inside, Victor stood up and walked over. To your surpise, he shook Fury's hand.

Fury: Victor. You look good.

Victor: Fury. Your eye is still missing.

The two men smiled and returned to the table. You stood there for a moment before you joined them.

Y/N: Okay, what the hell is going on?

Fury noticed your confusion before he nodded.

Fury: Take a seat. We have a few things to explain.

You just listened to him and sat down. Fury pulled out a tablet from his jacket and set it down on the table. From it came a hologram with a title.

Strikers.

Victor: I guess I should explain something here. After Taskmaster betrayed us, the Strikers went our separate ways.

Fury: But we still needed them. So, your father agreed to help us. By doing so, we sent him here to keep an eye on things around here.

You looked at him confused. How? Wasn't that years ago?

Fury: See, Burns is an anomaly. It doesn't appear on any map, any satellite, any broadcast, nothing. Yet here it is.

Victor: The Creator was looking into it before everything happened. He thought it had something to do with the Infinity Stones. So, I've been here.

You looked back at the hologram and saw that your father was the only active member.

Y/N: So, the Strikers operate under SHIELD now?

Fury: No. They work with us. Well, your father does.

Victor: Think of it as a joint operation.

Fury nodded. He then changed the hologram.

Fury: Speaking of which, I took some liberties of setting you up here. Recently we came into possession of a deed. Langrock Manor.

You looked at the deed with wide eyes.

Y/N: Wait, what?

Fury: Widow told me why you were here. And...I see a lot of potential in you. That being said, I think it's fair to go ahead and see what you can really do.

You looked at him as he smirked.

Fury: SHIELD is willing to back up the Strikers further. If you're willing to join.

You looked at Victor then at Fury.

Y/N: Wait, what? You want me to be a...Striker?

Victor: Might as well. Hell, you can run it. I'm not going to be able to. Never been a leader.

You thought about it. You? The leader of the Strikers? Would that even work? You were the second in command for the Program, sure, but that was a different ball game.

Fury: Of course, you'll need to bring together your own team. I have a list of candidates but....

Y/N: No. If I'm doing this, I'm doing this personally.

Victor: Is that a yes?

You nodded.

Y/N: Yeah. Yeah, sure. I'll take the offer.

Why? You had your own reasons. A few, actually.

The Ten Rings were still out there. And there were plenty of members following them.

It was your family legacy. Your mom, your dad, Venom, Moony, Damon, and the Old Man.

And, of course, you wanted to get stronger. In order to protect everyone.

Y/N: I'll lead, and form the Strikers.

Fury smiled as did Victor.

Victor: Well, let's go grab your girl and move into our new place.

Fury: Not so fast.

You and Victor looked at him confused.

Fury: There is one agreement to our deal. One of my best agents will be staying with you. Working closely alongside you.

You and Victor looked at each other before you shrugged.

Y/N: Okay?

Fury nodded and signaled to his guys. They opened the door to the SUV and someone stepped out. They entered the diner and walked over to you and your dad.

Fury: Gentlemen, meet...

Y/N: Mockingbird.

Bobbi: Oh, hey! You're that kid who helped me with Monica's robot rampage.

Y/N: You're staying with us?

Bobbi crossed her arms.

Bobbi: Yeah. Uh, I'm kinda on probation after a....incident.

You and Victor looked at Fury.

Fury: She blew up Malaysia.

Bobbi: It was one town and it was empty.

Y/N: Right. Okay. Uh, I'll go pick up Wanda. See you all at the manor.
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User Monster updated his message board....

Guys, something big happened! Nick Fury came to Burns after my dad snitched me out for posing as a SHIELD agent. Oh, we defeated this thing called the Wendigo, saved Burns, stopped the Long Night, and I finally met my dad.

Anyway, Fury agreed to support the Strikers. And I'm leading it. The thing is, Mockingbird is working with us and I have to find a new team. So, uh, anyone know any young heroes looking to join a team of good doers who will be tackling nearly impossible missions?

Asking for a friend.

Comments:
Nova: I would, but I'm kinda busy with space stuff.

Wasp: I'm so happy for you!

Ironheart: Hey, I couldn't find Burns anywhere I looked. Where is it?
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You and Wanda looked around the manor as you let out a whistle.

Y/N: We are seriously taking down all the dead animals.

Wanda: Agreed. But can we keep the beaver? I think it's cute.

You looked over at the stuffed beaver. As you did, you heard sharp stringed instruments playing in your kind. Like something out of a horror movie.

Y/N: Uh, sure?

You dropped your bag in the couch and looked around some more.

Bobbi: So, who has what room?

Victor: Master bedroom is mine.

You opened your mouth to protest, but Victor was already gone. You heard a door upstairs close and you closed your mouth.

Y/N: Okay, then. Uh, also....there is a cage in the basement. So, uh, kinky shit going on down there.

Bobbi wondered if you were joking but just shrugged and headed upstairs. Wanda and you stood there for a moment before you sighed.

Y/N: Okay. This is will be work. This will work out.

Wanda looked at you before she placed a hand on your cheek.

Wanda: You'll do great, darling. And we'll find others. But for now, let's enjoy this.

You smiled a bit before you nodded.

Y/N: You're right.

Wanda grinned before she reached up and kissed you.

Wanda: Now, I need to go pick out my room.

You nodded and she grabbed her bag before she headed upstairs. You stayed there for a moment before you grabbed your bag. You headed upstairs to find your own room as some SHIELD personal moved some supplies into the manor.

Striker Manor, you had named it.

Catchy in your head.

However, no one noticed the figure just outside, watching through the window.

And she smiled.

???: I look forward to seeing what happens. Maybe you could use someone....unbeatable.

Fun fact, there had been squirrels everywhere in Burns lately.

You wondered why.