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

C'est La Vie

"So where does your super nose tell us to go?" Jessica asked

"Left and then two rights but we need to be careful. I count over 150 Stormtroopers and another two dozen Death Troopers. Death Troopers are the new variant of Stormtroopers that are assigned specifically to high ranking Imperials that Luke dealt with back in Harlem."

"Wonderful. Just another thing to add to the large number of things I have to worry about." Jessica complained

"Fulcrum is going to need to provide an exit." Matt said

"We're going to need to figure out a way to contact Fulcrum on a closed channel."

Matt heard a distinct beeping pattern different from the beeping of ordinary Imperial droids and realized it was Chopper. He smiled.

"Can you not act like you know what's happening without seeing it but not saying anything? That'd be great." Jessica complained

"Sorry. Chopper's nearby. He managed to sneak into the factory." Matt explained

"Finally something goes right for once. Chopper do you have a pattern for the radiation and how it's spreading?" Jessica asked through her communication device

Chopper beeped for a minute.

"Chopper knows a way to Simmons and Ezra. But it's going to require us to steal uniforms from Stormtroopers." Jessica told Matt

"Grand Admiral Trawn assumed you attempt that strategy to enter the factory. So predictable." Governor Pryce boasted before firing a stun blaster at both Matt and Jessica

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LMD Fitz reached the underground passage beneath Midland Circle with an unconcious Bakuto draped over his shoulder. He saw Aida staring at the wall in the far end of the passage as it exhibited a dull glow. That was all the energy Aida could channel from the Multiversal Core after harnessing some extra Multiversal energy from Ayla. She smiled about Ayla's disintegration but her true prize was Rey. She peered inside the dull glowing circle on the wall and could make out the small square shadow of the containment module that housed her unconcious body.

Aida turned to see LMD Fitz placing the unconcious Bakuto on the ground. She was shocked by the loyalty that he was exhibiting. Aida had given up on LMD Fitz when she learned the real Fitz hacked into his processing unit. She was grateful that the Hand managed to track him down remotely. Yet despite Aida still sensing damage to his processor unit LMD Fitz still showed her devotion.

"Why are you here with Bakuto?" Aida asked

"I want to be by your side. Not because I'm programmed to. But because I feel your pain and your loneliness. With our abilities we could rule this entire city and give the people more than what the Empire can." LMD Fitz answered

He walked closer to Aida and continued saying, "We can make a world where the two of us can be happy. You can leave my twin and his wife Jemma alone. Elektra is coming with the Iron Fist. According to my calculations she'll be here in less than an hour. We don't need to harm my niece Rey. We can create a world that removes the Empire from the equation without having to hurt her."

"The whole point of this exercise was to get back at Jemma Simmons for taking the real Fitz away from me. My concern for the Iron Fist was a strategic one. Having the Defenders worried about the Iron Fist means they don't focus on me and try to stop my plans. Besides how delicious would it be if I could use Rey and the power she contains to build my own family?" Aida pondered excitedly

LMD Fitz sighed, "I understand its hard for you to let go of the past but I'm here when you're ready to move on. I'll get Bakuto conscious so he can assist with the plan."