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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Oct 26, 2013 16:59:47 GMT -5
They made it to the hideout seeing that it had been camouflaged mostly in order to trick the zombies-that would possibly conclude that most of them were mindless numbskulls and not the brightest of the bunch. none the less it had kept them out of harm's way for some time as they looked at it and Francis turned off their hover craft and umped onto the ground. he helped Tony off of it remembering that he still had his injured leg. Tony picked up his identicard as he felt it vibrate in his armor as he held onto it that way. He heard Hope's reply as he felt a lot more relieved now that she was able to get away from the zombies for now, "That's good to hear, we made it a few seconds ago at the hide out. I need to rest my beaten foot before I go out on anything like that for awhile. Also Hope, Francis told me the main story of how this place came to be filled with zombies. We'll fill you in when you get here." Tony said.
"You could use a bit of ice for that. I'm sure it'd stop the swelling for some time." Francis added having his own fair amount of injuries in the past and he was getting to be familiar with some of the medicines that were in that time. Of course having to constantly battle zombies all the time you learn things. Tony nodded back to Francis as he also told his armor to remove itself from his body since he saw they were safe. he packed his armor down into its familiar suitcase form. Also it meant less weight which was another good thing for him in the others if he had to move somewhere fast.
"Yes I'm sure the ice will help it. We'll also wait for Hope to come in first before going in ourselves." Tony added as the older archer nodded back towards his former leader. Francis also looked like he was ready to spring forward in case those zombies decided to strike them again. His hands were in a position of where he could get his bow rather quickly, as Tony went to rest on the hover craft as they waited for Hope to come.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 16:37:32 GMT -5
"Fill me in when I get there, at the moment don't know if I lost the zombies completely or not." Hope told him as she sprinted along the abandoned streets, so far having heard nothing from the zombies. Even so, she still kept all her senses alert, especially her hearing and sight for the slightest movement made her freeze and become ready. But the last few times it turned out only to be a small animal or frightened pet. Though it seemed her luck that no more showed up and after following the two signals for some time Hope finally figured out where the two were.
Still, it took her a moment to make out the hideout with it being hidden so well. And it took a bit longer to find the two but surely enough she spotted the older Francis and injured Tony, stopping for a moment to catch her breathe when she got there. Looking up at them she nodded, "Alright now we can talk."She said to them as she holstered her guns for now.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Nov 9, 2013 17:07:11 GMT -5
“Alright Hope we’ll be here waiting.” Tony said as he winced, feeling his leg. It wasn’t all that bad just trying to move it was where it hurt; the swelling didn’t help either as the zombie felt like it was yanking his leg off. He was also lucky that it hadn’t been anything serious or it would have been bad news for Hope, she would have been fighting the zombies by herself and he couldn’t aid her in anyway. It wasn’t long before Hope arrived and Tony looked relieved, “Let’s go inside it’d be better if we spoke in there. And Tony needs to get off his leg.” Francis said in a serious tone as he came over to his leader to help him in. The main room was in pretty bad condition, a large area was used as the main part of the hide out and was in shambles, abandoned by most people and there was a lack of care. It was lit on several parts of the area with dim light but enough to see, and Tony’s arch reactor was giving off some light so they could see in front of them at least.“I know it’s not the best hide out but it’s better than having to live out on the streets. Tony sat down on one of the chairs as he got out of his armor relieved to be off his foot now for awhile.
“Hope, what Francis was telling me earlier when we fled to this area, was that Thanos had been the one changing everyone in to zombies. He was collecting infinity stones. And we think he used the mind stone to bring out that fear of zombies in everyone.” Tony said as he saw Francis get up and disappeared for a few minutes and he arrived back with a large bag of ice for Tony knowing that his leg needed to be tended too as he placed it on his leg for him. “That is c-cold, but it feels good.” Tony said not expecting it right away.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2013 16:27:55 GMT -5
Hope nodded at Francis, finding this much more serious side of him quite surprising to a point. Sure he was serious in his youth to a degree but at least he held some humor and wasn't always so serious in his tone and demeanor, making Hope wonder if this was the cause of what happened. What was more she had realized she had not seen any other Avengers around, not even herself as she began to wonder if she was even in this time any longer. Of course hope had some doubt about this, especially since this wasn't exactly the time she was meant to be in, least she didn't think she was. It could be just coincidence that she had her mother living here and that at some point she might have been taken from this time as well but she didn't know for sure. So for now Hope said nothing as she followed them inside.
Moving to another creaky looking chair the red head sat down, glad to have some place to rest and quietly listened to Tony. "Guess that would explain a lot, despite the fact I have no idea who Thanos is but still these stones or gems sound like they're big trouble."She said before turning to Francis, a look of seriousness and wonder in her eyes. "Francis where are the other Avengers? Were...they affected too?"She asked him.
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Post by Francis Barton on Nov 16, 2013 0:02:58 GMT -5
"They are big trouble Hope. That's why we need to destroy the gems." Francis said as he leaned against the wall to let the others sit on the chair and Tony looked like he could use it. But there seemed to be a grim face as he listened to what Hope asked about the other avengers. He pulled out what looked like a pad or phone that kept information on it. "Well we were trying to keep track of who was around but it's not looking to well. Tony in this time is still around but that's as far as I know for certain. A lot of the avengers are questionable if they were affected by the change. Wait a minute. We did have contact from Quicksilver awhile ago and it seems that he has a small team of mutants with him. That should give us some hope." Francis said as he knew this would certainly help out with trying to find the other Avengers. He had no idea where most of the others went, even his father went under the radar.
Once the separation had begun it left Francis in some guilt and depressed mode since his eyes had been so badly injured. His family was gone and there was nothing he could do in order to bring it back. he did slowly recover from it but even still it took a long time to recover from such injuries that would be with him for life. "I don't even know if my own father or mother is still alive." He admitted as he let a couple of tears go from his eyes seeing that it was safe to do it now. "I'm sorry about this. If you guys only new the pain we had together." Francis said as Tony frowned watching the older archer as he seemed to be saddened by what had been happening. "Francis knowing Hawkeye, he would have found a way to stay alive. I know it's not much to go on, but I know your father well." Tony said as Francis nodded back to Tony but it seemed to be bothered by it still.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 23:52:13 GMT -5
Hope seemed to grow more concerned the more she heard, knowing for a fact these gems had to be destroyed but this was just a simulation and something her and Tony couldn't truly help with. Not unless this was a true possible future to look forward to in the current time she had dropped into. Her gaze went down to the ground then, still worried despite the fact they had contact with Quicksilver. So it meant majority of the heroes, Avengers included, had fallen or were in hiding and still fighting but keeping low at the same time. It was more than likely they were trying to go unnoticed and undetected and keep from being under the same control by Thanos and this zombie apocalypse that was a common fear among people.
But she finally couldn't help asking. "Francis, you and the others know by now or knew that I was not from this time. I just am wondering if I...stayed when this happened." Hope finally inquired, not taking her gaze off the ground for a long moment before she glanced up, knowing there was possible explanations for why she wouldn't be there but if this was to happen there was likely nothing she could have done to help regardless. "I mean I just want to know if I stayed long enough to at least help."She added softly, expressing a deep fear that she had failed to help at least one time or reality.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Nov 19, 2013 9:07:56 GMT -5
"You did stay Hope, you helped us on the first battle that we fought against Thanos when he threatened New York. That's where I got injured but after that we lost contact with many Avengers. It was like he knew the attack was coming." Francis said as he looked back at Hope with a soft nod. He still seemed to be upset despite Tony's comforting words. A lot of guilt had hit the Avenger hard as he blamed quiet a few things on himself. He knew he wasn't his father but many people had expected him to be like his father after he picked up archery. However Francis winced as he heard something coing their way as he quickly got infront of Tony, "Tony, Hope I wan't you to duck-" He was cut off guard as something went flying through the air and knocked him onto the ground. Pain came to his eyes as he tried to get up but couldn't as Tony stiffened to try and help Francis back up. "You guys you better get out of here...that was...a former friend's shield." He said weakly as Tony realized what he meant.
As the shield buzzed passed the three he saw the familiar marks on the shield and one large star in the center of it. "Cap? What the heck happened to you?" Tony said as he was stunned to see that their former friend had been turned into a zombie. It was also clear that Thanos wasn't messing around with them as he wanted to send in reinforcements. "Isn't it obvious?...He got turned into one of those zombies...that's why I said run!...And to add to that I think I know now how bad guys feel when they are hit by Cap's shield." Francis said as he held onto his side as Tony tried to help him up. There was going to be a nasty bruise there later for the archer, but they had bigger problems to deal with.
"Well I think Cap helped ups figure out our next plan and that's to get out of here and search for Quicksilver." He said as Francis stood while he gathered his briefcase since he knew he was going to need it if this fight was going to get worse.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 1:14:06 GMT -5
Surprised showed on Hope's face, not expecting to have still remained there and being part of the Avengers. Usually Hope could hide many of her emotions, usually coming off as apathetic and serious because of it but this certainly shocked her but then again it began to fade. That was likely only one of the many futures if she stayed here and never returned to her true time. Unless this was the true time she was meant to be there but it was hard to say. And with thinking of what Francis's age was at being 31 she could guess she had to be twenty eight at least, considering she was three years younger than Francis. But would she remain with the Avengers in the coming history or would she have joined the X-men and remain a reserve member instead? This was just one of the any questions she had.
Though this was cut short as she suddenly ducked when Francis said, the shield just missing her by a hair's length and making her glance up with shock. "Guess we know to never have Captain America come back from the dead as a zombie, he looked way better alive." She said as she came over to Francis to help him up. But as she could see the Cap preparing to throw his shield again Hope glared in fury slightly her eye glowing a fiery orange but quickly bolting towards the aged hero and slamming all her body into his chest to knock him over and preventing him from reacting. Good thing was this was a simulation and she was glad she could use Quicksilver's speed without having to resort to waiting for the simulated world Quicksilver. And it likely wouldn't work that way to begin with.
But the hit made her wince since the impact had been quite a blow still. For now though she returned to the others, "You two get on the hovercraft, I'll keep zombie cap busy."She told them quickly helping them towards the hovercraft.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Nov 24, 2013 11:27:12 GMT -5
Francis did see the shock on Hope's face as he couldn't help but feel bad for her. If she and Tony had been around long enough to see what had happened to the simulation world that he was in they would have understood all the pain and suffering that was going on. With Hope's and Tony's help he stood back up on his feet and Hope helped him and Tony back to the hovercraft as he jumped onto it. But it was clear he did it with difficulties due to his wounded area with the hit from Cap's shield. "Please tell me that you'll be right after us Hope." Tony said as he changed into his ironman suit as well. "So Francis which way to Quicksilver?" He asked as he watched the younger archer to start up the hovercraft again as he looked back at Tony a bit unsure.
"Um I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the last time we had contact with him he was on Genosha." Francis said as Tony sighed. "We don't have much of a choice to go. If they still hate humans they're going to have to get over that." Tony said as he looked back at the others as he pulled up the monitor to show what the earth looked like currently. It wasn't long before he found Genosha but even that surprised him. It was still indeed an island but something was different. Instead of a normal sea that had been there, it looked like with Thanos' doing it might have dried up over the past couple of years. The ocean that had once been form was dried up, there was nothing but a desert.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2013 22:24:48 GMT -5
"Of course I will Tony, I was with the other zombies wasn't I?" Hope said, more as a statement then a question and glancing back towards the zombie cap as he was starting to recover. But her gaze briefly went to the map which made her frown slightly, seeing now she wouldn't be crossing an ocean at least...no it was more like a desert now. No matter, it'd prevent from getting soaking wet in a simulation so she was slightly fine with that but that meant things on Earth had gotten bad already and they had just started this training. But now Hope was beginning to somewhat regret suggesting this simulation in the first place.
"Tony, Francis get your butts moving. I'll catch up before you know it alright? With QUicksilver's speed shouldn't be a problem you know." She gave them a faint smile before she quickly rushed forward passing the zombie version of Captain America which made it growl angrily and trying to give chase after the red head.
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Post by Francis Barton on Dec 4, 2013 21:12:35 GMT -5
“I suppose you’re right.” Tony said. Being a team leader he naturally worried about the others since he had responsibility over them. He knew people like Fury would probably yell at him if he ever lost a team mate and never got them back. Or even worse as he thought about it, more punishments would come for the older hero that were a lot worse than listening to Fury yell. He didn’t want to worry about that right now and their focus was getting out of these dangers that were thrown at them, it was like they constantly had to be on their feet. “Let’s go Tony, Hope can take care of herself. I trust her.” The older Francis said as he gave the single that he was ready to go as the hover craft roared to life. It wasn’t long before the two took off in the direction of Genosha as Tony chose to fly on his suit’s own power giving Francis.
As the two Avengers flew through the air Francis and Tony both noticed the desert like area that was starting to form. The once massive ocean had been reduced to dust. Most of the earth’s water had disappeared within the course of time that Thanos had been ruling it and it made Tony frown heavily as he saw the areas they were traveling through. “Is everything alright Tony? You’ve been rather quiet.” Francis asked his leader as he looked back at them while they flew. “Just thinking about what you said. I’m starting to understand what happened here. Its all Thanos’ doing and it’s clear he doesn’t care about anyone but himself. He has caused so much torture to this planet it’s saddening even to heroes like us.” Tony explained as Francis nodded understanding.
As the two engaged in the conversation it was clear that they weren’t alone. But it was clear no one had picked up on it, not even Jarvis. Simply because it had been too fast for him. “Tony we’ll find the other Avengers just like you said. What Thanos is doing is simple; he’s doing an old war method that has been used for centuries. He caused the Avengers to divide and fall apart, and while divided we cannot stand.” Francis said as it was clear that he was being serious. “And united we will stand.” Tony added.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 15:29:23 GMT -5
Holding true to her word Hope easily raced around the building at the maximum speed Quicksilver himself could go at. Already she had lost the zombie Captain America and was now finding a way out, which with the use of her eyes and careful navigation she went speeding out of the building and after the two Avengers. But it wouldn't be long now that she'd be able to catch up to them, having known which way to go for Genosha. Only problem was with this being a simulation she wouldn't be able to sense the mutants of Genosha unlike the real life version of so they were at a disadvantage so far. For now though she concentrated on catching up with the others and finally did.
"Told you two I'd catch up."She called up to them, kicking up dust as they came to what seemed to be the ocean at one point. It shocked her at how much this world changed in this simulation and she was almost about to tell Tony it might be best to end it until she thought she noticed something. Squinting her eyes slightly her eyes widened slightly, "Francis, Tony I think someone is coming towards us."She said to them.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Dec 10, 2013 23:00:27 GMT -5
"She wasn't kidding with that one." Tony said as he showed some relief, glad that she was out of harms way and caught up to them. Francis nodded in agreement as he was focused on flying as well. However he gasped noticing the same thing that Hope had spotted, but it seemed that Jarvis had answered there question, "An identicard has been discovered in the area sir. I have scanned it...and it's Pietro Maximoff." Jarvis said. "Well it looks like Jarvis just answered it for us." The blonde archer said as the speeding blur started to come forward and straight towards them. It wasn't long before Pietro arrived but as Tony got a good look at him he could tell that even Quicksilver had aged in this time. In fact, he had to admit he almost looked a little like Magneto, but he wasn't going to mention that in front of Pietro in fear that he might still have a strangled relationship with his father.
"I don't believe it. There are other avengers still out there. I had tried to keep in contact with the remaining ones, but it just got so difficult with our long ways away. I am sorry for that Francis...I..." Pietro's voice seemed to be fading as he looked like he was about to collapse. But Tony flew down to hold onto him so he wouldn't fall and injure him self. "It looks like you could use some rest Pietro. You've been working yourself to death. That's something that I normally do." "I wish that was easy to say...Wait a minute. Ironman? But I thought the Ironman in this time was..." Pietro seemed to be loosing it again as he rested against Tony for the mean time. But Francis was able to finish it for him, being that he had been there and seen it all.
"They captured the Ironman in this time zone. Thanos knew that Tony had his weakness towards the gems he holds. You already saw what happened to another Avenger he captured. Tony and Hope both saw it." Francis said as he gripped his fist already angry at what was going on. There was nothing that they could do, at least that's the way that he thought.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2013 0:40:08 GMT -5
Hope quickly came to a stop when Pietro drew closer, now not surprised the blur had been him but the more and more she heard the more it was difficult to stay. Her decision was almost made on the spot, "Tony we need to..."But she paused for a moment, another thought beginning to come to mind with this possible simulation and coming to have some realization about this world. Despite how much they may not like it the red head also realized that there were chances they could discover things that could get them prepared and ready should this truly happen. Of course, this was only a simulation and a possible future in the coming years but that didn't mean it wasn't a real chance.
"Tony, we need to get Pietro back to Genosha and we need to go ourselves with him. For one he's in no shape and I'm sure the residence are more worried for Thanos than past misgivings." Hope said, correcting her intended statement and was glad neither of them were telepaths otherwise they would likely know she'd have rather quit the simulation. But she knew Cable had always told her to be prepared for the future and to never give up unless absolutely necessary. This time she wouldn't give up just because she didn't like it.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Dec 11, 2013 10:30:13 GMT -5
Tony turned back as he heard Hope speak up, it was like she wanted to say something else but decided not to speak up about it. When they had some time to themselves he was going to ask Hope about what she was trying to say. He nodded as he listened to Hope about getting Pietro and themselves to safety. They were in deep trouble out in this desert if anyone was going to attack them. "She's right. We got to get you back Pietro. You're in no condition to even try and travel across this land." Tony said as he picked Pietro up but it was clear that the Speedster wasn't fond of being in the air. It had always been that way since he was a young child.
"Francis you can have a second passenger on the hovercraft. I hope you don't mind that we're putting you with Pietro." Tony said as he shook his head not minding at all as Tony placed Pietro on the hovercraft with the archer. "Genosha's not far from here. Just keep going in the direction I came in." Pietro said as he held onto Francis' back.
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