It's been three years since the end of the Blip. After the defeat of Thanos everyone expected to begin living their lives again. But a year later Earth was invaded by an alien species called the Others. Part of a group or hive consciousness no on...
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The success of the test was celebrated that evening with a bonfire, beer, scotch, and s'mores. People were giddy that there was now a possible solution to the Others. It had been destructive but if they could clear out the drier areas of the country then adapt the process to areas with more water it was possible to see the end of the occupation. Bucky sat on the ground, his back against a large boulder that he and Steve had carried in, with Jade curled up in between his legs. Ben sat cross legged on top of the boulder above them. Jade wore a sweater with Bucky's jean jacket over it but his body warmth also kept her warm as she nestled herself into him. Every so often they would kiss softly and people around them would smile at the couple. That they were crazy about each other was obvious, even to Stamets, who had stayed to enjoy the company of these unique people. He asked Strange if they were newlyweds and was surprised they had only known each other a couple of months. Just before 9 pm Wanda sent a thought message to Jade that she was heading to the garage. Jade answered back and a few minutes later kissed Bucky and excused herself to go to the washroom. His hand lingered in hers as she rose and she turned to look at him as she left the party. Quickly she made her way to the garage where Wanda and Strange were already waiting. Before she could say anything Strange looked severely at her.
"You know we won't be able to reverse this if you change your mind," he said. "I'm just the show but Wanda will be making serious changes to your brain to remove your gift."
"I know," said Jade. "As long as they can sense me they will find me. If it's not me they will latch on to the next false prophet. We have to break their faith so that they are never taken in again by a dangerous con man. I'm willing to give up my gift as I never wanted it in the first place."
"Are you sure you can live without it?" asked Wanda. "It's been part of you since you were a child. Even if you didn't actively use it was always there, guiding you, alerting you, comforting you."
"I have to," said Jade. "I'm tired of it. I'm tired of hearing other peoples' voices in my head and hearing their darkest thoughts. It weighs me down. Can you do it? Can you make it look like God is taking his wrath out on me for daring to be a false idol?"
Strange looked at Wanda and she nodded. "Yes, when do you want to do it?"
"Tomorrow, Saturday, provision run," said Jade. "Probably the last one for this Bunker if the Avengers take their show on the road.
Before she left Wanda placed her hands on Jade's face and head, seeing where her gift originated and where she could safely sever connections that would render her gift useless. When she was finished Jade went back to the common area and back out to the party, lowering herself close to Bucky again, receiving his welcoming kiss and leaning her head on his shoulder. She apologized for being late saying she heard Cherry nicker in the garage and went to check on her.
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