Captain Marvel: My Mother (BOOK II)

Chapter 64

" The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "

-Nelson Mandela

(REBEL FORCES/MTF FACILITY, PARIS, FRANCE, 3:30 PM)

After hearing Lila's discourse in the group therapy and discussing it with everyone, the session was finished. Everyone had left the room except for Amnon and Elder Steve Rogers who remained sitting and waiting for anyone to leave. The young pink Kree man curiously titled his head and stared at the star spangled shield which it was attached to the American centenarian associate therapist's back. Amnon was staring at it and recalling himself reading a French article of Captain America. He also saw a wax statue of the former Avenger in the Louvre museum. Elder Rogers smiled and noticed the group therapy patient. 

" I've just realized I met a former Kree-SCP 682 hybrid who turned out to be one of my greatest admirers, " Rogers said and started a conversation. " Now, you have become one of my patients along with Dr. Schnee. I'm so glad that I have met and befriended you for a span of three months. " 

" Yes, sir, " Amnon sincerely smiled back and nodded at him. " It all started when I heard some people from the Foundation facility in America had talked more about you. They said that you're the greatest fighter in the world. Sadly, they never knew more about you. I have read a French article that tells you in detail. " 

" Really? Do tell, Amnon. " 

" I hope I can remember or memorize it, but I can try to mention a few lines, " the Kree said and snapped his fingers, recalling a paragraph from that magazine article. " Captain America a combattu pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et s'est retrouvé figé dans le temps. Enfin, il a cherché une seconde vie en rejoignant les Avengers et le SHIELD. (Captain America has fought during the Second World War and ended up frozen in time. Finally, he has sought a second life in joining the Avengers and SHIELD.) " 

Elder Rogers nodded and  sincerely smiled when he heard Amnon's response. He was also recalling his younger years before the prolonged Kree-Lizard invasion occurred. Somehow, he sadly sighed and looked at the window. Amnon noticed the former Avenger's silence with concern and deeply thought of it before he could ask any questions. 

" Mr. Rogers, are you all right? " he curiously asked and tilted his head.

" It's just I reminisce about the past, Kid, " Rogers seriously replied. " I wish this war is over. " 

" Same here, sir. You already knew about my story, I took it. " 

" My wife Ruby and I got physically separated along with our children, grandchildren, grandnephews, and a few great descendants, " the former Avenger answered. " Before I volunteered myself as an associate therapist, I ended up in hiding and dying in Sokovia. Those were the days when I was under survival mode. " 

" Did you mean the invaders found you? " 

" Yes, those lizard men along with their blue skinned friends shot and struck me in the chest. I was about to meet the brink of death. It was fortunate that they found me and had my operation. For that matter, I won't see my great grandnephew, Joshua who is also a member of the Rebel Forces. " 

" I'm sorry to hear that Mr. Rogers. " 

" Amnon, you don't have to apologize. It's not your fault. " 

" But still, I didn't even know you had a surviving relative in times like these. He could have been grieving for you if it happened. " 

" No, nonsense! After this invasion, I will be reuniting with him and the others. You'll be meeting them soon. "