Rebel Defenders: Fighting the Framework (Book 4 MCU/Star Wars Crossover)

Power Man and Iron Fist

Jessica called Malcolm and said, "Stay at my apartment and don't leave. I'm on my way over there. We need to take a minute and process what the galaxy just happened."

"Fine. That works for me. Any idea who those people chasing after us were?"

"No clue but I stole a datapad before the explosion. I'll cross reference it with the data Chopper already has. That should have some answers for us."

"Ok let me know when you're close." Malcolm said before hanging up

Jessica decided the safest place to check what was on the datapad was in the public library.

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Luke woke up with a pounding headache.

"Easy there big guy. I put you under a sedative so that the swelling in your brain would subside. You're still going to have a severe headache though." Claire said

"It'd be nice to spend time with you outside of suffering an injury. Perhaps over a coffee or something." Luke complained

"I doubt you drink coffee Luke. Beside what kind of weapon could knock someone as powerful as you out?" Claire asked

"It wasn't a weapon but a person. A young guy in his twenties. White guy with blond hair with a golden fist that packs a lot of power." Luke replied

Claire eyes widened in shock and she immediately made a phone call to someone named Colleen.

"Don't tell me this guy is someone you know?" Luke asked after Claire hung up her phone

Claire gave a slight grin and then shrugged her shoulders.

Luke groaned, "Sweet Christmas."

****

Gao bowed her head low as Alexandra's Holo Net image glared at her.

"We need to put a stop to these "heroes" from interfering with our operations. Why isn't Grand Admiral Thrawn's Project TIE Defender not getting enough attention?" Alexandra argued

"We have a leak. Someone warned them of our plan. It could be Dr. Fitz."

"We need to activate stage 1 now. Before their interference jeopardizes everything." Alexandra ordered

Gao horrified covered her mouth as she gasped.

"Relax it's only a city. You should be used to seeing them fall." Alexandra said

****

"What is he even doing here?" Luke griped to Claire

"Why do I even have to talk to him?" Danny whined to Colleen

"He punched me." Danny accused

"You punched first." Luke retorted

"Seriously. This is what we're doing? Childish arguments?" Claire objected

"How come he can't be hurt?"

"What's the deal with that Fist? Why does his hand glow yellow?"

"I earned it. I won a tournament in a mystical place called K'un-Lun where the winner was given the power of the immortal Iron Fist." Danny explained

"What? This is weider than what the Jedi talk about! I dont have time for this!" Luke exclaimed

"Danny and I are searching for the same people you are. They're connected to the Hand." Colleen explained

"The who?" Luke asked

"The Hand. They're a criminal organization that's hundreds of years old. They're smuggling in illegal weaponry to do something big, something dangerous." Danny replied

"They've infiltrated high society, the government, the military and other important positions of power within the city. They add new followers by promising them ressurection from death." Colleen added

"Officially weirder than anything the Jedi have done. Why aren't the Rebels dealing with this? They got two Jedi on their crew." Luke asked

"It's because they're planning a big attack on the TIE Defender factory but the Hand's operations could put both Rebel and Imperial in danger." Danny replied

"Which is why we need your help. The Hand have kidnapped Jemma Simmons daughter. She's on our leadership council. The Hand somehow figured out we were gathering the different cells that make up our Rebel Alliance for a singular strike on the factory. In order to halt our mission Ayla Fitz was taken. The Hand wants the Empire around as a way to keep the Rebels in check and away from their operation. Any Rebel operative gets involved then Ayla gets killed." Daisy explained

"Those advanced weapons. Jessica said a scientist named Dr. Fitz designed those and his daughter was taken. Does that make Jemma..."

"His wife. Yes. They got separated again. It's sort of their thing as star crossed lovers where they always get seperated from each other which is a long story in and of itself. Currently they're separated because he is undercover as an Imperial and she's openly a Rebel and wanted by the Empire. Right now we need to find Ayla so that Fitz can destroy whatever device he's building for the Hand. So that means we need Danny's connections. You need to pay a visit to Midland Circle and ask for Alexandra Reid. Luke will back you up." Daisy instructed

"You guys need to realize you're on the same side. Danny, Luke you're going to need to work together. A young girl's life is at stake." Claire said

"She's right." Colleen added

"Ok I'll make the trip over to Midland Circle. I won't allow Ayla to suffer by the Hand the way I did." Danny said

****

"Malcolm why are you not answering your phone. You say you wanna work for me again but you don't communicate when you need to." Jessica criticized as she opened the door

The masked figure from earlier held a sword to Malcolm's throat and made a shhh noise as Jessica closed the door.

"I told you to walk away and pretend you never saw anything but you foolishly decided to not follow my instructions. Now what I want you to do is to put your hands up and not make any sudden movements."

Jessica raised her arms so her hands were visible. She started shaking as she watched the blade of the mysterious assailant rest an inch away from Malcolm's neck.

"Listen. Nothing has happened. We don't need to escalate this any further. I will drop the case if you let Malcolm go."

"Jessica don't do it. A young girl's life is at stake." Malcolm warned

"Shut up Ok! We have no choice but to listen to this sword person." Jessica argued

"But I don't." Daredevil said as he leapt into the room from the window

Jessica was grateful she had a habit of leaving her window open. Jessica grabbed Malcolm and told him they needed to leave. By the time they reached the front door of their apartment building Misty Knight and a group of police officers aimed their blasters at Jessica.

"Long time no see. I have some questions for you Ms. Jones." Misty said