Homelander: New Legacy

[142] : Introduction and Departure

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At the newly established Avengers base, a rare gathering was underway. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Roger, and Nebula were all present. Nick Fury had also joined the meeting, accompanied by his trusted deputy, Maria Hill.

Since the disbandment of SHIELD, Fury had been operating in the shadows, continuing his career as an undercover agent while investigating superhuman incidents on Earth alongside Hill.

This latest incident, an "alien invasion", had naturally piqued his interest. He rushed to the Avengers base to assess their response but was greeted by an unexpected sight: the Avengers enjoying a harmonious camaraderie with the so-called "aliens."

"Can someone explain to me what's going on here?" Fury asked, his one good eye scanning the lively group.

Roger, who was chatting with Tony Stark, turned to face Fury and replied, "In short, I brought back some intel... and a few allies."

"Allies?" Fury's tone was skeptical.

"Yes," Roger affirmed. "Meet the Guardians of the Galaxy, a newly formed team of galactic heroes. Since Earth doesn't have much in the way of interstellar diplomacy, they could help establish connections with other extraterrestrial civilizations."

Standing beside Roger, Nebula couldn't help but mutter, "I don't think they're exactly suited for that job."

Her gaze shifted toward Star-Lord, who was busy boasting about his exaggerated exploits. Nebula, though indifferent about Earth, doubted the wisdom of entrusting its diplomatic relations to a group like the Guardians.

Ignoring Nebula's comment, Roger maintained his smile, awaiting Fury's response. Fury glanced toward Star-Lord and, unsurprisingly, shared Nebula's doubts.

"The Guardians of the Galaxy? Them?" Fury asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Hey, big guy with the eyepatch!" Star-Lord's sharp ears caught Fury's remark, and he interjected, "Don't judge a book by its cover! We just saved an entire planet!"

"..." Fury's silence made it clear he didn't buy it. He turned back to Roger for confirmation.

Roger nodded. "It's true. They really did save a planet, Xandar, to be precise. It's a well-known story in the galaxy, and calling them heroes isn't an exaggeration."

Fury reluctantly softened his stance. "Alright... Guardians of the Galaxy, welcome to Earth."

"That's redundant," Tony chimed in. "Steve and I already welcomed them. No need for the unemployed guy to do it again."

Fury's jaw tightened, but he chose to ignore Tony's jab. Turning back to Roger, he asked, "So, is this why you came back? Just to introduce these... alien heroes?"

"Of course not," Roger replied. "The main reason I'm here is to let you know... I'll be leaving this world temporarily."

"What?" Fury's confusion deepened.

Tony stepped in to clarify. "In simple terms, we're going to another parallel universe for a while. Don't worry; we'll be back."

"Wait, we?" Fury's brow furrowed.

It was clear from Tony's words that he intended to accompany Roger to this parallel universe.

Seeing Fury's mounting questions, Roger offered a sheepish smile. "It's a long story. Let's just say Tony insisted on tagging along."