Spider-Man (punny_parker) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2011-04-19 15:38:00

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Comes With the Membership Card
Being an Avenger had its upsides and downsides. One upside? Swanky membership card with built-in communications hardware. On the other hand, you have things like Kang. Ultron. Loki. Also, the swanky membership card comes with the expectation that when the call goes out, you answer.

Spider-Man's been called in by the one and only Captain America for a briefing on a high priority mission that requires his particular talents and knowledge - which feels a little like Eddie Van Halen asking you to sit in on guitar. After passing through the requisite battery of scans and security checks, he makes his way inside.

"Yoo hoo, door-to-door arachnid delivery service, anyone home?"

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	firstavenger 2011-04-19 05:32 pm UTC (link)
	Steve was sitting down with several folders in front of him that he had been looking through. The one he had open and was currently looking at was marked Brock, Edward. "Hello Spider-Man," Captain America said looking up, "I'm glad you could make it here so fast. I hope it wasn't to much trouble." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-20 12:17 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, I was just saying that what I needed was a good biometric identity scan." He shrugs a little, smiling under the mask. "How can I not hurry over when Captain America calls?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	firstavenger 2011-04-20 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Steve remembers the days when they didn't need all this crazy security, he really does miss those days sometimes. "Since it's nice you came so quickly," Steve says, "I have an important job that I would like for you to do for me. You're probably not going to like it but I think this is very important. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-20 12:58 am UTC (link)
	"If it involves prank-calling Kang - I'm in. Seriously, though, whatever you need me to do, I think I can handle it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

firstavenger
2011-04-20 11:34 am UTC (link)

“Nothing like that,” Steve says, “I’m working on putting together a new Avengers team. One very much out of the spotlight and in the shadows. A strike force to deal with threats before hopefully they can become threats. It might have helped to have this type of team before with some of the stuff we’ve had to deal with. There is someone that I have in mind for this team and I think that the offer would carry a lot more meaning if it came from you.”

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	punny_parker 2011-04-21 02:04 pm UTC (link)
	His eyebrows raise under the mask. "Black Ops Avengers, huh? Yeah, I can see that would be handy. Who'd you have in mind?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	firstavenger 2011-04-21 03:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Eddie Brock," Steve says simply. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-24 01:57 pm UTC (link)
	Peter actually thinks he felt his spider-sense twinge just before Cap said the name. "..Ah. Not one of my favorite people, for obvious reasons. You think his new leaf is sincere?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	firstavenger 2011-04-24 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I really do hope so," Captain America says, "But if he's not that there aren't many better places to have him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-25 12:02 am UTC (link)
	Spider-Man is quiet for a long moment, thinking it over. "You do have a point, there. Alright, I will track him down and extend the offer. Want me to bring him in for a meeting?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	firstavenger 2011-04-25 12:14 am UTC (link)
	"If he seems interested in the offer sure," Steve says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-25 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, don't worry about that. I'll bring along a pack of Twinkies - that always works." He turns to go. "One thing, though. Can you tell me who's going to be leading the team and keeping an eye on Brock?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	firstavenger 2011-04-25 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Black Widow is currently set up to be in charge," Steve says, "But I'll be keeping an eye on them as well. I'm also hoping to get a couple other people you can definitely count on to be on the team as well." Thinking a moment before talking again he says, "If you want to check in on him from time to time too you can." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	punny_parker 2011-04-27 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I think that'd be a good idea." He nods. "Alright. I'll see what I can do. Catch you later, Captain." (Reply to this)(Parent)

Across town

mr_brock
2011-04-26 10:27 pm UTC (link)

"Alright punk, let me be as clear as I can." Anti-Venom was speaking to a gangleader going by the name Spike. The two were discussing the fact that Spike's gang was dealing hard drugs in close proximity to a school. Brock was facing the man, while the man in question was being held upside down, raised in the air by Brock's tendrils. They were also on the roof of the local videostore.

"I don't want to see you or your gang around here again, because if I do, I'm going to track down every last one of you. You'll be begging for the police to show up, understand?"

By this time, Brock's demonic-looking face was up close and personal to the terrified gang leader. Near petrified, Spike just nodded.

"Good, now get the hell out of here before I regret letting you leave under your own power." Brock tosses the man aside. As he goes to leave, Eddie calls. "Don't cross me Spike. This city has a lot of dealers, but I'll make the time to find you."

And with that the hardened gangbanger ran like a little schoolgirl.

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	Re: Across town punny_parker 2011-04-27 12:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Hmm. I give it a Nine. The gangbanger was clearly terrified, but there was no pithy bon mot to seal the deal." Spider-Man is perched on the wall of the building next to the video store, arms folded across his chest. "Been keeping your nose clean?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Across town

mr_brock
2011-04-27 05:31 pm UTC (link)

While Eddie was certain he heard something, this was not who he was expecting.

"What can I say, I'm rusty." Eddie makes no overt moves. If Parker wanted a fight he wouldn't have given himself away. Eddie considers the question. "Cleaner. I doubt I'll ever be 'clean'. So what is this? Delayed payback? I made it clear that I don't want to fight with you anymore. Though I suppose I shouldn't have assumed it was mutual."

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	Re: Across town punny_parker 2011-04-28 12:40 am UTC (link)
	"Pfft. I have so many people trying to kill me on a daily basis that I don't need to go pick fights." He makes a dismissive wave, shaking his head. "No, a friend of mine wanted me to track you down. He's got an offer for you to do some good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 03:25 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh?" Eddie had to admit he was intrigued. The suit pealed away from his face so he could speak to Spider-Man eye-to-eye. "Who and for what?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town punny_parker 2011-04-28 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Okay, that looked like a really large Zebra giving birth to a human baby. Ugh." Spider-Man shudders at the mental image, then continues. "America wants you, Eddie. Captain America, that is. He's got a new team in mind with a specific mission, and he'd like to recruit you to be on it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	Brock ignored Parker's pun. It was what he said afterward that got his attention. "Captain America wants ME on a team?" Eddie had a lot of respect for the man. They had even worked together before during Carnage's killing spree years ago. "For what? And I say again, why me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town punny_parker 2011-04-28 03:42 pm UTC (link)
	"It's going to be a stealthy team, working from the shadows a lot of the time. Black Widow will be the field leader. I imagine that a guy with strength, agility, and enhanced mobility who doesn't wear a bright red and blue costume would be an asset to a team like that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Across town

mr_brock
2011-04-28 03:49 pm UTC (link)

Eddie had to admit he would be good at something like that. He knew the Widow only br reputation, but it was a formidable one. Plus, Brock wasn't naive about what kept the word safe. A black ops team of costumed operatives made sense.

"I see," Brock said mulling it over. He imagined he could do more good on such a team. He had A LOT to make up for. Plus you knew with Captain America that you were on the right side. Still, he didn't like the idea of leaving the dealers to their devices. "If I do this, will you keep an eye on things around here?"

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Re: Across town

punny_parker
2011-04-28 03:52 pm UTC (link)

"Well, I don't think this is going to take up all of your time, Eddie - I'm an Avenger in good standing myself, and I find plenty of time to bust muggers, drug dealers, and the other street scum. But yeah, if you find yourself unable to fulfill your duties as Miss Universe, I'll play runner-up."

He smiles a little under the mask.

"I mean, New York's got about five superheroes per square mile these days anyway, am I right? This'll give you a shot at some big-scale good stuff."

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Re: Across town

mr_brock
2011-04-28 03:58 pm UTC (link)

"Always with the jokes." Brock shakes his head a bit. His tone then becomes serious. "I'll do it and not just for Captain America."

Eddie turns to SPider-Man.

"The fact of the matter is I owe you. I've done far too much to you and yours over the years to ever completely make up for. Whether it was the suit or my own warped mind doesn't really matter. I owe you penance, and I've been ignoring that fact. No more, whatever it takes, I will try and make things right between us. I promise."

Eddie extends his hand, as he does the suit reforms around his head, the mouth formed in a twisted smile. "Doesn't mean I like you, of course."

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	Re: Across town punny_parker 2011-04-28 04:07 pm UTC (link)
	This still feels weird to Peter, but hell - cutting people second chances is the right thing to do. He takes the offered hand and gives it a firm shake. "Well, that just means you're qualified to be editor of the Daily Bugle. Try not to let it go to your haircut." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 04:15 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm in danger of a lot of things. That's not one of them. Lead the way, wall-crawler." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	Re: Across town firstavenger 2011-04-28 04:35 pm UTC (link)
	Steve could be found where he was earlier when he had talked to Spider-Man when he had come by. He was now looking at some other folders now though. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 04:37 pm UTC (link)
	Brock had been quiet, though doubtless enough to catch Captain America off guard. Judging by the lack of active security, the man was expecting him. "It's been some time Captain. I'm here to agree to your proposal." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town firstavenger 2011-04-28 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Hello Eddie," Steve says standing up and walking over to offer him a hand to shake. "I'm glad to hear you are accepting," he says, "I'm sure Spider-Man told you a bit about what is offer is about but I can probably fill you in on a few more details before you meet with Black Widow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 04:45 pm UTC (link)
	The costume peels away from Eddie's face as he shakes the offered hand. "He said you were building a team focuses on stealth. I admit I was surprised. Not only by the offer, but the fact such a team was being built. With respect, this sounds an awful lot like black ops." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town firstavenger 2011-04-28 04:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Sometimes you need a team like that to deal with problems," Steve says, "Works with a team that did some work like that back in World War Two. I believe in give people second chances if I think they deserve them and you have done a lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Across town

mr_brock
2011-04-28 05:03 pm UTC (link)

Eddie agreed with Cap's logic. He imagined the Civil War and Osborn's time in power probably influenced Rogers' decision to create such a team.

"Not that much, Captain. I claimed to protect the innocent as Venom. Sometimes I did, others..." Eddie pulls an object from within his suit, a cross. He takes a moment to look at it before readdressing Captain America. "The offer was appreciated. What do you expect of me?"

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	Re: Across town firstavenger 2011-04-28 05:07 pm UTC (link)
	"To do your part to help out the team. This won't be you working by yourself anymore," Steve says, "You might be doing some more shadow stuff than the Avengers usually do but you will more or less be an Avenger and I would want you to do that proud." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 05:15 pm UTC (link)
	"An Avenger?" The idea sounds almost foreign: Him? An Avenger? Eddie rubbed the cross between his fingers. He had much to atone for. And there weren't many places betyter to do so than being an Avenger. "Alright, I'll do it. Let the Black Widow know that when the time comes, I'm in." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town firstavenger 2011-04-28 05:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Very good to hear," Steve says, "We'll contact you when the time comes. Thank you for coming in to talk." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Across town mr_brock 2011-04-28 05:26 pm UTC (link)
	The suit reforms around Brock's face as he replies. "Thank you, Captain. I..I think it'll be good to be a part of something important." With that statement, Eddie leaves the mansion. END. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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