Homelander: New Legacy

[129] : Happy Birthday

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"It's done for this helicarrier. Only one more to go," Captain America said, turning toward Roger after finishing the chip replacement on the carrier.

Using his enhanced vision, Roger scanned the remaining carrier and replied, "No need to worry, Tony's already taken care of it."

"Tony...?" Captain America was surprised. He hadn't expected Iron Man to be involved. When everything started, things had moved so quickly that they hadn't even had time to contact him, heading straight to the helicarriers instead. In hindsight, going to Tony first might have actually been quicker.

Mention of Tony's involvement helped Cap realize who Roger was. "Then you must be the 'Superman' Nick mentioned."

"You've seen him? I thought he was missing," Roger replied.

"He was, but we found him. Natasha and Clint are protecting him now," Cap explained.

Roger finally understood why Black Widow and Hawkeye weren't there; they'd been assigned to protect Nick Fury, ensuring that HYDRA didn't launch another attack on him.

Knowing Fury was safe, Roger felt reassured. Thanks to Cap's update, Roger now knew Fury would make the HYDRA infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. public within the next few days. For now, it seemed events were realigning with the plot of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

But before that, the Avengers needed to capture some of HYDRA's key operatives.

Starting with... the one right next to him.

Roger glanced over at the unconscious Winter Soldier and said to Steve, "Since Nick told you about me, you probably know I'm from a parallel world."

"Yes, he mentioned it, although he didn't seem fully convinced."

"Doesn't matter if he believes it or not," Roger replied with a shrug. "What's important is that I have a pretty good relationship with Bucky."

Cap's eyes widened. "You know Bucky?"

"You could say we're friends who've saved the world together. That's why I'm giving you this heads-up: Bucky's working for HYDRA because they brainwashed him. And if you use Loki's scepter on him, it should clear his mind. You should try it after all this is over."

Roger offered his advice, hoping it would help his old comrade.

In his own universe, he had grown close to the Winter Soldier. He'd even thought about bringing that version of Bucky into his own team before Andrea's Mind Stone sidetracked him.

Seeing the alternate version of his friend here, he felt compelled to share this solution. The Mind Stone was a manifestation of universal law, easily capable of undoing brainwashing. It always baffled him that the Avengers hadn't tried this in the movies.

Once Bucky's mind was restored, it would be one less threat for the future, perhaps even delaying or changing the infamous Civil War storyline.

With no way of knowing how long he'd be stuck in this world, Roger didn't want to witness Earth fall into chaos.

"Thank you," Cap said earnestly, his gratitude evident.

Roger smiled. "No need for thanks, just don't be mad at me later."

"Mad at you? Why would I be?"

Roger smirked without explaining, stepping out through the helicarrier's opening and watching as the S.H.I.E.L.D.-controlled craft began their descent.