Adopted by the Avengers

Chapter 25 - Counter Attack

I couldn't believe my eyes. "Endre?" I asked him.

"Actually, it's Sir Endreas to you." He smirked at my expression.

"But...but I trusted you! This whole time you were working for them?!"

"Ah sweetheart and that's where you are wrong. I am not just working for them. I'm the one who started it all. I guess you could call me the grand creator. Because that's pretty fitting for my level of talent." He let out a loud laugh that filled the room. "You see, I really wanted to know about the Avengers and when I heard you that one day I knew that that was my opportunity. Taking out this Avengers group would be one of my greater victories. The Avengers are a disease, and what do they bring to the planet? Nothing good that's what." I gaped at his words. I don't think I have hated anyone as much as I hate Endre in this moment.

"You're evil."

"You think?" He laughed again. "No, I'm just trying to create a peace for all of those who were undermined time and time again. You were just dumb enough to trust me. Oh! Look who I picked up along the way!" He motioned to a figure to his right and uncovered their hood.

It was Lyric.

He looked awful. His eyes were tired and he was incredibly skinny. He looked as if he were in a trance." Upon the sight of his son Tony started struggling even more but was kicked back by a Phalanax member.

"Enough!" Julienne spoke and stopped our conversation.

"Ah, right. I almost forgot you were there. Julienne do you know why we are here?" She remained silent in answer to his question. "Aw c'mon don't shy up now we're just getting started!" She pursed her lips and refused to answer his question. Looking up at her I could see she was furious. I didn't blame her. I felt the same way. "Ugh, fine. Contain them." He pointed at his soldiers to put Julienne and me in handcuffs. Before I knew it I was ripped from Julienne's arms and tased.

When I've watched someone getting tased on television, they really aren't that affected by it. They scream once, buckle over and its done. Getting tased in real life was the worst thing I've ever had to experience. I fell over and my whole body was screaming in pain. Tears sprung to my eyes. Why the hell was it so painful? I could barely stand up granted that a soldier behind me was pushing me down while he put handcuffs behind me back. Finally I had enough strength to look up. Julienne was in the same position right next to me. She was clearly in pain but she handled it a lot better than I did. She looked at me with concerned eyes and I gave a small smile to stop her from worrying.

I hung my head. Maybe I should have just stayed upstairs with Clint Barton. Then I wouldn't be in this situation right now. I would much rather prefer that then being forced into kneeling by this dumb guard right behind me. Endre started walking around the room. "All my faithful subjects. Relish in this moment. We are victorious and we will make this place ours!" He held up a hand as all the hooded people cheered. "Now it is time to cast the spell." I looked across the room at a tired Stephen Strange. He looked confused as he stared at Endre. All of the prisoners were then dragged back to lean against the wall. A soldier stood over all of us with a gun signaling that if we escaped we would be shot mercilessly. I looked up to see who my guard was. Of course Lyric was the soldier standing over me. I sighed again.

I watched as Endre stood in front of the room muttering into his hands. The beginnings of a magic spell started as everyone looked on.

~FLASHBACK~

Endre stood up, looked around and started walking towards the door. I started to follow when I heard the lady's voice quietly float towards me.