Strikers: Monster, Scarlet Witch, Cloak, Dagger, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Toxin, Bruiser, Bloodstone, Loki

Defenders of the Deep: Namor, Tiger Shark

Unaffiliated: Wave

SHEILD: Mockingbird

Triumph Division: Red Feather

Monster:
Strikers

You stood beside Pearl and Laura as Red Feather hovered in place over head.

Red Feather: I'm trying to help you, Pearl. Turn over your weapons and you'll be free to go.

Pearl: You got a funny idea of help.

Y/N: Look, Pearl abandon you to help people. If you don't want her, then just let her go.

Red Feather looked at you.

Red Feather: This isn't about one incident, boy.

Did he just call you boy?!

Red Feather: Pearl has too much power and not enough discipline. I don't know if that's just her or if it's a factor to how she got her powers. But she needs to take a step back and figure some things out.

Pearl: Or what? You're gonna take me in, lock me up?

Red Feather sighed.

Red Feather: Oh, Pearl. You know what I'm named after? The Red Maya. A finch, not an eagle. I'm not a solider or a cop. I'm just a citizen trying to help.

He slowly began to lower himself down to the ground.

Red Feather: Just step back and let me take...

Pearl: No!

She pointed her blade at him.

Pearl: I spent years earning these. They're mine. I don't care if you don't trust me, you're not...

Red Feather: I'm sorry.

He claped his hands together which created a gust of wind that sent the three of you flying back. Pearl ended up losing her swords in the process, which Red Feather quickly grabbed.

You hit the ground while Laura landed in the water. Pearl hit the sand and looked up.

Pearl: No!

She raised her hand and the water from the grove reacted. Suddenly, Red Feather was caught in a whirlwind of water that sent him flying back up into the sky.

Red Feather: Woah!

He landed a few yards away and looked at the swords. He got what he came here for.

Y/N: Okay. Red dude got some moves.

You pushed yourself up and popped out your claws. You charged forward ro attack, but Red Feather used the swords to block them. As you both fought, you realized something.

You jumped back and retracted your claws.

Red Feather: That's enough! We're done here. Pearl, I'll see you again when you're ready too...

Pearl: No! Give me back my swords or I'll....

Y/N: Wave, no!

You grabbed her and ignited your feet. You grabbed Laura as well and quickly blasted off away from the grove.

Pearl struggled in your grip.

Pearl: Why'd you pull me away?! We can take him!

Y/N: It's not about that. We shouldn't even be fighting him.

Laura: True. He's a jerk, but he's a hero. Not a villain. And we will get your swords back. Escalating things will only make it worse.

Pearl looked at you.

Pearl: He did a pretty good job at escalating things back there, too.

Y/N: Yeah, well, he knocked me down too. I'm working on my temper. But, we weren't gonna leave you behind on your own.

Laura: That's not the Striker way.

Pearl smiled a bit as you landed back at the Quinjet. You let the girls go and looked down at your shoes.

Y/N: Haven't been able to do that in a while.

You kicked the burnt shoes off and pulled out your card. You turned it back on and was immediately met with beeping.

Y/N: Oh, shit.

You clicked it and a hologram of Bobbi popped up.

Y/N: What's the word, Mockingbird?

Bobbi: Bout time you answered. We have a problem.

Y/N: Does this problem involve a Merman wearing a coconut bra?

Bobbi: In a way. Fury informed me that the Governments of the world want your head on a pike.

You raised a brow.

Y/N: Why?

Bobbi: Well, after you made the Strikers a public name, people have been asking questions. And, quite frankly, you haven't been giving answers.

Laura and Pearl watched as you sighed.

Y/N: So, what do I do?

Bobbi: Fury is offering to help by setting up a press conference in front of the UN.

Y/N: And when is this?

Bobbi: He can have everything put together whenever you say.

You looked over to Pearl and Laura.

Y/N: Have him set it up now. Tell him I'll be there in an hour and a half.

Bobbi: Alright.

She hung up and you put the card away. You turned to the girls.

Y/N: Sorry, but I have to go.

Laura: Handle business, chief. I'll stay here and see if we can figure this whole situation out.

You nodded. You turned to Pearl.

Y/N: Sorry for having to dip out. But, I will be back once this whole thing smooths over.

Pearl: That's fine. Thank you for even offering to help.

You nodded. You clapped your hands together and started to make a circle motion with your hands. A portal opened up and you turned back to Laura.

Y/N: Please get this jet back in one piece.

Laura: Kiss my ass.

Y/N: Not in a million years.

You stepped through the portal and it closed.
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You looked at yourself in the mirror. You were wearing your new uniform that Bobbi had made for you.

It was a bit plan, but you could always add more later. For now, it'll have to do. You put your new mask on and smiled.

Widow ended up giving a new one after your last one was barely hanging together after your fight with Tag.

Tandy: Not bad.

You turned around and found her leaning against your doorway in her costume.

Y/N: Thanks. I don't know how I feel about the belt, though.

You looked at it and Tandy just laughed. She walked over and began to fix your collar.

Tandy: It suits you. Plus Bobbi added some stuff to withstand your powers. So no more burnt up shoes.

You just looked down at her costume.

Y/N: You know, looking at yours, I think we should add some more armor to it. I mean, one bad move and that nipple is popping out.

Tandy looked at you confused and then down at her chest. She just rolled her eyes and pulled her costume down. Nothing was there.

Tandy: It's a body suit underneath. Look, it doesn't even match my skin tone.

She held her had against it. Sure enough, it was a few shades lighter.

Y/N: Huh. I never knew.

Tandy just smiled and kissed your cheek.

Tandy: Come on. Everyone is waiting. Let's go.

You nodded and followed her out of the room. You both made your way to living room where some of the other Strikers were waiting.

Elsa: I fucking hate having to dress up for people.

Tyrone: I always look like this.

Molly: I get to wear a suit!

Y/N: Toxin is gonna cover you.

Toixn popped up on her shoulder.

Toxin: Is there going to be a lot of people?

Tandy: Probably.

Toxin seemed a bit nervous but Molly rubbed his head.

Wanda: Remember why we're doing this. We need to make sure that the World doesn't see us as a threat.

The door was suddenly kicked open and Loki walked in with a suit and his headband.

Loki: I am ready to show the world what it means to be a Striker!

He struck a pose and everyone looked at him.

Robbie: So, where is everyone else?

Y/N: Doreen and Amora are on clean up duty for the Helicarrier Graveyars underwater. Laura is trying to help a possible new recruit.

Wanda opened a portal and Robbie transformed while Toxin covered Molly. You took a deep breath and stepped through.

Y/N: Let's do this.
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Namor sat on his throne and anger as he looked out at his kingdom of ruin.

Tiger Shark: Namor, the team is ready. We should move out now before those Strikers get word.

Namor looked at him before he stood up.

Namor: Very well.

Namor stood up and began to swim at incredible speeds towards his target.

The underwater international biosphere research center.

And once Namor reached it, he began to lift it up. He did so until it was torn off of it's bearings. Then, he pushed it all the way up to the surface.

Namor: Attention, trespassers! Leave these waters and never return! The oceans of Earth are hereby off limits to all but it's natural inhabitants! Now and forevermore!

War was on the horizon.

One that seemed inevitable.
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You stood at the podium with your team by your side as you looked at the UN leaders before you. You recognized some as the people you had saved with Riri during that peace summit that the Ten Rings attacked.

But now, they gathered to discuss you and the Strikers.

US Rep: First off, allow me to say thank you for agreeing to this. It means a lot to us and I'm glad to see that you have grown since we first met.

Y/N: Of course, Mr. President.

Australian Rep: Oi, you're that anklebitter that went and saved us from those wankers!

Your team looked around confused when they heard the sound of a didgeridoo.

Y/N: You get used to it.

US Rep: But we are here to discuss the Strikers and their place in the world.

Indian Rep: Indeed. The world knowns little to nothing about you all and you operate under no banner.

Robbie: Banner?

US Rep: You serve no country. And looking at this group now, I can't say I know where to place most of you.

Y/N: Uh, yes. That is true. The Strikers operate independently. We don't operate under any other authority.

English Rep: Then that raises more questions. For starters, how do you hold prisoners.

Loki: Comfortably, really.

Wanda hit him as you cleared your throat.

Y/N: We take no prisoners. We simply turn them over to the proper authorities. The Strikers work to stop issues before they can escalate. Uh, Loki is the exception since he's Asgardian and had a hand in an ongoing investigation.

The leaders looked at him.

France Rep: And he is a Striker as well?

Wanda: Under strict supervision. He is in a rehabilitation process.

US Rep: So you expect us to just simply, be okay with one of the most dangerous people in existence running around playing hero?

English Rep: Well, look at them! That man is on fire. Another is wearing a Symbiote. And if I read the files correctly, they children hold more power than the Avengers do at a moments notice. That's not even taking into account their members who we know nothing about!

Y/N: If I may?

The English Rep silenced down. You held up your card and looked at the leaders.

Y/N: I understand your concerns. I do. And I'm willing to give you all files regarding our members to educate you on them and their deeds.

US Rep: And will these files included any personal information?

Y/N: Sir?

US Rep: Their names? Their place of birth?

Y/N: No, sir. Only a brief description of their powers and what I feel is important for you to know.

English Rep: And you get to make that call because....?

Y/N: Because I am the leader of the Strikers. And honestly, sir, you're lucky to get even that.

Australian Rep: Oh, I like him.

Y/N: As Ms. Indian Rep lady said, we don't serve any of you.

US Rep: Then who do you serve?

Y/N: Planet Earth and everyone on it.

English Rep: So you work unchecked?

Y/N: Yes.

The English Rep didn't like that idea. No one did.

US Rep: You must know that we simply cannot allow...

Y/N: What are you going to do about it?

Everyone looked at you. Even your team seemed surpised at what you said.

English Rep: Excuse me? Wanna say that a bit louder?

You tapped the mic and leaned forward.

Y/N: What. Are. You. Going. To. Do. About. It? You can't stop us. You have no authority over us.

US Rep: On the contrary. You were in the Avenger's Program meaning you're an American citizen and....

Y/N: If I am, then why the hell was I left the streets my whole life? Why was I screwed over time and time again? I'm not a US citizen, Mr. President. I don't even think I was born on US soil. And my father is Canadian, so...

US Rep: Son, you can't honestly think we can let you all run around doing whatever you want.

Y/N: By us not working for any of you, we saved all of you. The Final Host was something we took down that even Earth's Mightest Heroes couldn't. Tell me, what do you have that can stop us from saving the world?

Australian Rep: Guns.

Robbie: Bullet proof.

Australian Rep: Fuck.

US Rep: This is ridiculous!

Y/N: It's the truth. The Strikers will continue to defend Earth and we won't ask for anything in return. It's our job, no, our responsibility to protect everyone here. And we will work with you and your governments to do so. However, we won't bow to any of you. We will obey you laws when we are in your country. We will help in the rise of a disaster. And we will strike down any one who threatens to bring harm to Earth. Because that's what we do.

You turned away and walked down the aisle. Your team followed as well which left those in attendance stunned.

What did you care. You're the fucking Godslayer.

Once you left the hall, you grabbed the wall and let out a breath.

Y/N: Holy fucking shit! I can't believe I just did that!

Tandy rubbed your back while the others watched.

Tandy: You did good. You said what you wanted to say.

Robbie: And what you needed to. Good work, bro.

Tyrone: I can send us back now.

Suddenly, your card started to vibrate. You pulled it out and looked at it.

Mockingbird: You answered. Good. Namor is attacking.

You looked at your team and clenched your fists.

Y/N: Where?