Strikers: Monster, Dagger, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Bruiser, Squirrel Girl

Monster:
Strikers

You and Laura stepped off the jet and you let out a long sigh.

Y/N: That's better. Some good old fashion city air!

You raised your arms up into the sky and smiled. It wasn't New York or Los Angeles, but Crestkill seemed nice. At least, nice enough. Besides, this was your best shot at finding that super rare Wasp action Figure.

Laura: Yeah yeah. Let's just find this toy and get going. I rather not be so close to the mansion.

You raised a brow.

Y/N: How far is the mansion?

Laura: Bout three hours that way.

She pointed to the left and you just lowered your head.

Y/N: That's not even close. And why are you even avoiding it?

Laura: Why didn't we just go to New York?

Y/N: Because Robbie and Molly are already going there!

Laura: Yeah right! You're just avoiding seeing everyone!

You and her ended up hitting your heads against each other.

Y/N: You're one to talk! You're avoiding the X-Men!

Laura: Yeah, cause I don't feel like dealing with that shit!

Y/N: Well neither do I!

Laura: I have a reason!

Y/N: I do too!

You both pushed back and forth before you both turned away and crossed your arms.

Y/N: I wish I got paired up with Wanda or Robbie.

Laura: Yeah, well you ain't exactly a bag of peaches yourself.

You both huffed.
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Tandy: So, what is this place?

Doreen and Tandy were standing in a massive store filled to the brim with toys.

Doreen: I did some research by the way of the squirrels...

Tandy: What does that even mean?

Doreen: And I learned that Ant-Man is one of the rarest Avengers to find. Him and Wasp. And so, I reasoned that we could find him here.

Tandy: Once again, where is here? And why are we in Texas.

Doreen smiled as she held her arms up like she was presenting the store to her.

Doreen: Welcome to Waco's Toy Store!

Tandy stood there for a moment before she scratched her head.

Waco.

Waco.

Where has she heard that name before?
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Robbie: So this is New York, huh? Seems......dirty.

Molly and Robbie stood in front of the Hellcharger which was parked across the street from Grand Central Station. Fun fact, you were once robbed by a rat here.

Not your proudest moment.

Molly: Do you think we can see a play while we're here? Gertrude always told me about this one called Hamilton and I wanna see it.

Robbie gave her a short smile.

Robbie: Maybe next time. We should find the figure first and then head back. I'm sure Y/N would be more than happy to show everyone around once things settle down with the Strikers.

Molly seemed a bit upset, but she also saw the reason. Plus, she did want to have everyone with her when she saw her first play.

Molly: Okay. Let's go find some toys!

Robbie nodded. The two started walking while Robbie looked at his phone. The store should be up ahead somewhere on the next three blocks. He tucked the phone away and looked up.

This place was crazy. And he thought LA was busy.

Molly: Oh, look. A clown.

Robbie looked over and saw who she was pointing at. A man wearing a pink thong and wearing a clown mask.

He just covered her eyes and hurried her along.

Robbie: Come on. Let's just find Thor and Hulk.
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You and Laura walked through the toy aisle of the store yet you still couldn't find anything.

Laura: This is pointless. We aren't going to find anything here. Just call Na...

Y/N: I don't need to call here. We just need to keep looking.

Laura looked at you annoyed as you both walked out of the store. Why the hell didn't the Wasp's hometown not have a damn action figure of her?

You shoved your hands into your pockets and sighed. This was a lot harder than you thought it would be.

Laura: You know, it's actually a nice day.

You looked up and noticed that there were only a few small clouds in the sky. Plus, fall was already here but it wasn't that cold here.

Y/N: It kinda is. You know, this would be pretty good date weather.

Laura looked at you with disgust.

Y/N: NOT WITH YOU!

Laura: Yeah right.

Y/N: Why would I wanna date such a brute like you? I like my girls soft and delicate. Not some kind of feral animal!

Laura turned to you and slammed her head against yours.

Laura: Oh yeah?! I bet you do! Too bad you couldn't keep a stable relationship to save your life!

Y/N: Jokes on you! I don't even know what a stable relationship is!

Laura: My point exactly! You would kill to have your way with me!

Y/N: Yeah I would kill! MYSELF!

You both growled at each other as the passersbys nervously watched.

It was like two animals fighting.
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Tandy: Hm. We have a problem.

Doreen: Indeed we do.

So, it turns out, the figures you were looking for were only series 1, of 3.

The two girls were now staring at an entire wall filled with heroes.

Wolverine, Cyclops, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, everyone seemed to be getting a figure now.

Tandy: How?

Doreen looked over to her as Tandy dropped to her knees.

Tandy: How do they have everyone....BUT THE ONE GUY WE'RE LOOKING FOR?!
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Robbie looked along the aisle while Molly was in the next one over. He grumbled to himself before he kneeled down to check the lower shelves. How did they have everyone except for Thor and Hulk?

He raised a brow and picked one up. He looked at it for a moment.

Ghost Rider.

But it was Johnny.

Robbie: How did they even license this?

???: I assume it wasn't very easy.

Robbie looked over and found a girl smiling as she held a Spider-Man one. She held it up for him to see.

???: You think they get paid for these?

Robbie shrugged as he looked at the Ghost Rider figure.

Robbie: I don't think they make much.

The two shared a laugh as he placed it back onto the shelf.

???: So, do you collect these? You don't look the type.

Robbie: Oh, no. Me and my, uh, sister are looking for a gift for my....nephew.

He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. There was no real way to explain this to someone so this will have to do for now.

???: I see. You wouldn't happen to also be the one who owns that 1969 Dodge Challenger outside, would you? The one with the California license plate?

Robbie grinned.

Robbie: Yep. That would be me.

???: Nice car. Though I have to ask, what are you doing over in our lovely New York?

Robbie: Like I said. Looking for a gift. Having a hard time, though.

Robbie looked back at the shelf. The girl walked over.

???: Which one are you looking for?

Robbie: Thor and Hulk.

???: Oh. Tough luck on that one. Those are series 1 figures. You'll have to go somewhere else for those.

Robbie sighed. Of course it wouldn't be that easy.

???: But, luckily for you, I do know a place where you might be able to find them, though.

Robbie looked at her in surpise.

Robbie: Really?

The girl nodded.

???: Though, in return, I would like a ride in that nice car of yours.

Robbie blushed a bit. Was she hitting on him? Oh, she was totally hitting on him.

Robbie: Well, seems like an even trade. My name is Robbie.

He held out his hand and the girl shook it with a smirk.

???: Nice to meet you, Robbie. I'm Cat. Welcome to New York.
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Y/N: God damn test tube baby.

Laura: Man whore.

Y/N: Filthy animal.

Laura: At least my dad loves me.

Y/N: Does he, though?

You both walked down the street annoyed with each other. You still had no luck. Eventually, you both sat down on a bench and sighed.

Laura: This isn't working. Why is it so hard to find these things?!

Y/N: I don't know. Maybe we should just order them online. You think they ship to the center of the whole universe?

Laura gave you an annoyed look. You already knew what was coming.

Laura: Just call Na...

Y/N: I'm not calling Nadia! Besides, she's probably busy with something.

You both sat there as a black SUV sped past followed by a trail of police cars. You then watched as two figures flew after them.

You and Laura looked at each other before you sighed. You put on your broken mask and turned to her.

Y/N: Let's just get this over with.

You and Laura jumped to your feet and broke out into a sprint.

Being an enhanced mutant had it's benefits. One such benefit was running at the same speed has a speeding car.

You jumped up and created your flaming skates which boosted up your speed. You skated along but you suddenly recognized the two flying figures.

Y/N: Shit!

Janet: Keep up, Nadia. We have to stop these guys before they cause some serious damage.

Nadia: Aye aye, Janet!

You stopped as Laura caught up.

Laura: Keep moving!

You snapped out of your thoughts and kept moving forward.

This just got a whole lot more complicated. Janet and Nadia were here. No one else from the Progran was here, but Nadia was.

You gritted your teeth but shook your head.

No. You needed to be a hero right now. So go be one, damnit!

You skated forward and leaped into the air.

You could end this quick. You just needed the extra boost!

You ignited your feet and launched yourself forward at amazing speeds which caused you to land on the hood of the SUV. Nadia and Janet watched as the vehicle flipped up into the air. Laura leaped forward and quickly stabbed into the side.

She reached in and grabbed the driver while you zapped to the other side and grabbed the passenger. You were both already on the ground with the two robbers by the time the car crashed into the street.

The police all stopped and got out of their cars with their guns drawn. You and Laura just threw the men at their feet.

Officer: Woah. It's that Monster guy. And isn't that the new Wolverine?

You and Laura stood there for a moment before two people landed in front of you. You tensed up a bit and took a step back.

Nadia: OH MY GOD!

She lunged on you and held onto you in a tight embrace. You stood there for a moment and looked over at Laura.

She noticed the awkwardness in your eyes.

You slowly pulled Nadia off of you and set her on the ground.

Y/N: Hey.

Nadia looked at you confused. Why weren't you excited to see her? You rubbed your neck for a moment before you looked over at Janet.

Janet: Nice to see you again, kid. Natasha didn't tell us you were in town.

Laura: It was a last minute mission. We're looking for something.

Nadia smiled.

Nadia: Maybe we could help!

You and Laura looked at each other.

Y/N: I....I think you could.
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Tandy: This is a lot.

Tandy and Doreen were now in line with a shoping cart full of action figures. Doreen had decided to just get everyone from series 2 and 3 as well as the only Ant-Man figure they could find.

It was defective and only spoke Spanish.

Doreen: Only the best for our little Tox.

Man: So, you two gay or something?
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Robbie drove down the street with Molly excitingly looking out the back window at everything. Robbie looked over at Cat as she enjoyed the ride.

They had talked quite a bit since they left the toy store and Robbie had to say, she was pretty cool.

Cat: So you honestly think Pearl Jam is better than Led Zeppelin?

Robbie: 100%. Can't convince me otherwise.

Cat: Stairway to Heaven.

Robbie: Black.

Cat: That's fair.

Robbie nodded. Molly leaned forward so that she was now in the conversation.

Molly: What about Metallica? Ride the Lighting?

Cat seemed impressed that someone her age knew what that was.

Robbie: How do you know about that one?

Molly: Bro showed me! He said that it was one of the only bands he heard growing up.

Cat: Oh? I'm assuming this one is the father?

Robbie: Huh? Oh! Yeah. That's him. He's a bit odd, but he's cool once you get to know him.

Cat: If he's anything like the two of you, I'm sure he is.

Robbie smiled while Molly lowered her head.

Molly: No. He's cooler than we are.

Robbie looked at her in the mirror.

Molly: Bro is so strong, and he's super brave. He goes head first into a situation without even second guessing himself. And...he gave us a home when we didn't have one.

Robbie smiled.

Cat: Oh? He does sound like a great guy.

Robbie: Yeah. He is. Though he can totally be an jackass sometimes.
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You sneezed before you looked around.
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Cat: So, you guys are just visiting New York? That's a shame.

Robbie: And why is that?

Cat smirked as she looked over at him.

Cat: I would've liked to get to know you better.

Robbie blushed a bit.

Robbie: Maybe you could. I'm always around when people need me.

Molly stuck her tounge out.

Molly: Gross.
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Tandy: Can this all really fit in here?

Doreem: Of course we can! We just need to, ah, push it in!

She tried to stuff all of the toys into the back of the truck. It was, a lot.

Tandy: You know we could just call Y/N to pick is up when he's done.

Doreen: Why wait for him when we can just go to Burns on our own?

That's right. Since everyone has been to Burns, you could get there simply by thinking it. You just had to pick a road, and start driving.

It was odd, but it was the way things worked.

Tandy: Yeah, but there's no way we can fit all of this into the truck.

Doreen: That's quitter talk!

She tried to shove it in, but it ended up pushing back and knocking her down.

Tandy: This is just sad.