Chapter 91 - Fight (Part 1) (1/2)
AN: So this took way longer than I expected. I'm releasing this part now since it is quite a while.
I tried my best but don't expect too much.
Also. Reminder that everyone now has some earpiece from Tony. Those are quantum based equipment. Couldn't fit them properly so just place it here.
Need some reminder since there would be conversations that might feel out of place because the person wasn't anywhere near the story a few moments ago.
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Shi'ar Death Commando Spaceship
The ship is currently heading towards the X-mansion. The ship could have arrived at their destination a few hours earlier but due to their previous encounter, they decided not to fly faster.
They were ambushed just recently. Back then, their ship's cloaking mechanism was also active. Since they were confident that no one on Earth would have found their ship, they ȧssumed that one of the mutants found them.
They had experience with minders and would have found out if a minder located them. Their conclusion was mutant with a different set of powers found them. Object-based manipulating powers didn't have that far of a range so they ȧssumed something weather-based.
They were still unsure exactly what power found them so they decided to play it safe. They traveled in the air at the flight speed of commercial planes. The disturbances in the atmosphere should be camouflaged. They only had to forge some flight plans into some airlines in case their enemies were monitoring such things. It would be a slow travel but they would have less chances to be discovered.
Black Cloak: ”How's Devo?”
Offset, an insectoid alien replied: ”Not good. That Earther really did a number on him. All the shrapnel in his body were removed but he is still in comatose. We'll need a minder if you want him to be combat-ready..”
Black Cloak: ”It would take time for a minder to come here. Time that would be used by our enemies against us. We'll just have to do this without him.”
Black Cloak was disappointed since Devo wasn't conscious. Devo's powers were more than just convenient and would have helped in the upcoming fight.
Black Cloak: ”Just prepare for combat.
Remember to be careful.
They already ambushed us once. If they get the jump on any of you again, then you better forget returning to the empire. ”
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Back to when the Death Commandos attacked Magneto's family
They would have gone and kidnapped this Tony Stark guy first since he was not a 'mutant'. He would be an easy grab. They decided not to though due to the man's identity.
The man is a public figure. It would alarm the Earthers if someone as well-known as him suddenly disappeared. It would definitely cause a ruckus that could spread internationally. It might even reach their other targets cause them to be alarmed.
Since they can't do their jobs starting from easy to difficult. They just went the other way and targeted the highest threat first.
They picked Magneto as their target and went to Sokovia
Immediately after arriving at Sokovia, they started monitoring Magneto's family.
They were used to black ops missions. They attack the target, confirm the target is dead, then go on to their next mission. They did the same thing here and waited for a chance to strike. They saw an opening when Magento and his family were preparing for dinner.
They were just about to commence their attack when they were suddenly ambushed. Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants have already found them and shot attacks before the Death Commandos could even react.
Large needles, balls of flame, as well as other kinds of projectiles started flying towards them.
Devo, being in charge of the defense, was able to create force fields around his teammates just in time to protect them.
Magneto was able to take Devo by surprise with the hidden nails. He was able to land multiple hits to his target. Magneto started manipulating the nails to break up inside Devo's body. They were then dispersed inside his body to deal more damage to him.
Devo injuries got severe that he wasn't able to maintain the force fields. The mutants attacks started to slip through the shield and the Death Commandos had to use their personal skills to protect themselves.
Black Cloak was surprised by everything that was happening. He expected some degree of resistance but not this much.
He didn't expect to already be a man down so early. His team was also having a hard time deflecting the attacks that came from all directions.
His enemies clearly knew about their attack. They should be monitoring close by since they were able to attack at the moment Black Cloak's team least expected.
He didn't know what else these mutants prepared for them but he knew they were at a disadvantage. The initiative was already with their enemies. His team wasn't used to playing on the defensive so he ordered his men retreat.
He got his cloak to cover his team. The cloak acted like a portal and a few moments later, Death Cloak and his team were teleported back to their ship.
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After surviving the ambush, they reflected on their actions. They checked everything in their memories trying to figure out how their enemies got them by surprise.
Their ship was equipped with Shi'ar's best cloaking technology. Even the most advanced country on Earth(Wakanda), was unable to detect any signs of it when they passed by.
They tapped into the internet and monitored all types of Earth communications for any clues that would have revealed them but found nothing. They weren't able to tap onto Tony's quantum communication network because they can't.
Once something becomes Quantum Entangled to a quantum network, the network would be aware of it. The only way they wouldn't get found immediately is if no one on the network is watching for such things.
The Commandos were here on Earth on a secret mission. They aren't supposed to be here. They needed to remain a secret as much as possible.
They knew it would be impossible to tap into the quantum network without getting caught so they didn't even try.
(AN: If this feels foggy, this is similar to what happened with Nebulas on End Game. Her memories are supposed to be stored through a similar type of network.
Also again IRL, called Quantum Teleportation)
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They found nothing that seemed to expose them. They ȧssumed that they were exposed through some kind of mutant. Since they couldn't do this as discretely as they wanted, they decided not to be as discrete.
They would still sneak on their target to try and catch them by surprise. Their egos were hurt so they wanted to sneak up on their target and regain some confidence.
When they went back for revenge, Magneto and his family were already gone. The more powerful mutants were also gone. All that was left were the lackeys from the Brotherhood.
The Death Commandos remained to watch the mutants trying to find out where their target went.
They soon found a teleporter transporting Magneto's men. Since their target has already escaped, they decided to just take revenge. They first killed the teleported and then went to wipe out Magneto's men.
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Back to the present.
The Death Commandos were waiting patiently until to reach their destination when they felt a minder trying to read their minds. They were already prepared this time and didn't give a chance for the minder to have a peek.
What they felt was Professor X. He was currently using the Cerebro to find the Death Commandos. The mutants were already ready so they kept up the initiative and attack.
Black Cloak: ”Looks like their minder is searching for us. Krait, go out there. Go on and check what they have prepared for us.”
While there were other members of the Commandos who could fly, Krait could fly the fastest so he was called to do reconnaissance.
Krait is a humanoid with a bird's head as well as a pair of wings. He used these wings to fly and he could fly at very fast with them.
Krait went to the doors and waited for them to open.
The doors were starting to open so he stretched his wings preparing to fly. The door was wide enough for him to get off and fly when the alarms on their ship starting ringing.
The ship's system reported that all their guns were not responding.
They checked what happened through the video feed which showed the ship's guns seemingly ripped off.
They tried to search for the enemies but the ship's system reported another problem. There were parts of the ship's hull that sustained significant damages.
It didn't take long for them to notice the ship's hull was starting to collapse into itself.
The woman in white, Hypernova, complained on how fast their enemies managed to reach them
Hypernova: ”How did they get to us so fast? The minder found us just seconds ago.”
BlackCloak: ”Everyone prepare for combat. These mutants are more of a threat than I expected.
Hypernova, make a hole. We need to get out before things start to get ugly.”
Hypernova pointed her hand towards the ship's floor and a beam of energy came out of her hands. It hit the floor and the materials it hit slowly disintegrated.
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On the outside, Magneto was busy trying to crush the spaceship when he noticed Tony was flying towards him.
Tony kept hovering near Magneto watching as the spaceship slowly got crushed.
Magneto: ”Why did you come? You do know that pawns are usually the first ones to attack? ”
Tony: ”I need to see the enemies for myself. Your description was helpful but I can only do so much with it.”
They noticed a hole being formed in the underside of the ship. From that hole, they saw a white cloud of gas come out.
Tony: ”Do you remember something that resembled a cloud when they first attacked?”
Magneto: ”No. I only recall a swarm of bugs. Is it also an enemy? ”
Tony: ”Possibly. Professor?”
Professor X: ”I sense something from that cloud. It is unclear but I think it is sentient ”
Tony: ”Storm, see that cloud. Make a tornado and try to vacuum it.
Jean, catch the cloud. Make sure you create multiple layers to contain that cloud after it gets vacuumed. We're not sure what it can do so make sure it doesn't escape.
Iceman, after Jean contains the cloud, freeze it. Don't worry about killing. Aliens have weird bodies so I doubt you would kill it.”
Tony looked at Magneto and ordered him to go to his position.
Tony remained there watching as entities started jumping out of the hole.
After the cloud (Sega), a swarm of bugs (Colony) came out next. Tony recognized the species and warned everyone about it. The bug Colony could eat through various materials so it's best not to get close.
After the two vaguely shaped aliens came out, the rest that followed were more normal. The rest had humanoid bodies.
First was a white alien woman (Hypernova). She had clothing that covered her body like stripes. She also has some lines on her face that reminded Tony of a Tiger. She didn't bring any weapons but Tony was still felt danger from her.
Next was a bug alien(Offset). It had a large jaw as well as four arms. There was also something that looked like stingers on its hands.
Next to come out is an entity made of rocks (Shell). It looked like some kind of humanoid dinosaur but with rocks for skin.
The next alien to come out reminded Tony of DC's Deadshot (The alien's name is Warshot btw). The man's head looked like a skull with his left eye glowing red. He has a belt with weapons and even has this rifle on his back.
Following the Deadshot looking alien is Krait.
Last was a big green man. Tony had doubts if he was seeing things correctly but JARVIS confirmed his doubt.
The green man that jumped down is a Skrull. This man is considerable bigger than Tony's image of a Skrull. Other than the size, he also has chunks of metals all around his body that looked to be Cybernetic Implants.
He may look different but the face of the man was most definitely of a Skrull. Tony didn't know how they could grow that big but it was probably experimented on after becoming a refugee.
Tony: ”Professor, see that green guy? He can transform like Mystique. I'm not sure about those implants but sure you don't lose him. ”
Tony contacted the Professor to check if there is anyone else on board. The professor found one inside that was left unconscious.
Tony wanted to go near the ship and take out the unconscious man before he regained consciousness but the birdman, Krait, intercepted him.
Tony dodged Krait's attacks and shot some of his own.
It became a dogfight between birdman and Iron Man.
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While Tony was busy having a dogfight with a bird.
The other Death Commando's were still in midair falling towards the ground.
Their landing was rough because Cyclops and Havok were firing at them.
Havoc would fire large beams of energy at them while Cyclops would fire multiple small hits.
Iceman, Pyro, and Magneto would also send some projectiles every now and then to try and hit them.
The Commandos saw the attacks targeting them and would try to dodge.