Avengers Next Generation [Wattpad Ships]

FOUR

It was the next day, and the children had all gathered up in the training room with their parents. Willow stood with her mom and dad, crossing her arms over her chest as she checked out the facility. Her mother told her that they would be practicing their powers today, and she had scrunched up her nose at the thought. Although she had been adopted by her parents, she did have powers.

When she was younger, she had many health problems. One including anemia, and she needed a blood transfusion. Her father happened to have the same blood type. With the blood transfusion, she had gained gamma radiation in her cells, making her stronger and healthier. But, it came with a catch. Every time she got angry, her skin tinted to green and she had enough strength to level a whole building with one punch.

So, she had always been shy and timid, always afraid of getting into trouble or fights for fear her other side might come out. She had trained with her mom in combat, gaining her mother's cat-like agility and reflexes. So, she wasn't quite as nervous about fighting, as long as she kept her cool.

"Alright, kiddos. Today we're gonna train. You're all at least 15 now, so now we're gonna start preparing for any attack that you may or may not face in the future." Tony explained as he looked around at the group of kids. "You guys are gonna spar with each other, just to get a sense of your abilities and skills. There will be a timer set for one minute for you to not be able to use your powers, and then after that you're home free. This'll give you a sense of how to use your combat skills when weapons are out of reach or your powers aren't useful."

The kids nodded, looking around at each other and at the room as Tony continued to explain.

"Alright, now, for partners.. hm." He thought for a moment, looking at the kids individually before deciding. "Alright, Little Mermaid with Mini Hulkling." He said, pointing to Natalie and Willow to be sparring partners. Natalie sent over an encouraging smile and Willow returned it with a half-awkward/half-nervous smile.

"Then Kill-Bill and Legolas Jr." He said, pointing to William and Charles. Willow looked up and saw that their names were put up on a board as Tony talked, so she and Natalie would fight first. Greaaaatttt.

"Elle Woods and Rolling Stone Wannabe." He said, pointing to Inger and Sebastian, making Inger scrunch up her nose and Willow heard her mumble, "what is an elder wood?"

"Houdini and Bite-Sized." He pointed at Eerikki and Ariana. Then, Tony turned to James and Astrid. "And finally, Barbie and Ken." He said before grinning. "Alright, me and the others will be behind the glass back there." He pointed to a high up glass panel that the parents could look out of but the kids couldn't look in. "As soon as I get up there, Willow and Natalie can start. Got it?" He said, beginning to walk out.

"Got it." The teenagers all repeated, all looking a bit nervous, even Sebastian although he'd never admit it. "You guys ready to do this?" Natalie asked once Tony had left.

The other children all looked around at each other before back at Natalie. "Hell no." They all said in unison before Tony's voice came over the intercom. "Alright, Natalie and Willow get in position."

Willow sighed and walked up to the mat as Natalie followed suit. "Let's hope this doesn't go bad." She thought to herself.

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Sebastian sat and watched, leaning his elbows on his knees and leaning forward to watch the match. Natalie and Willow got into stance as they stood in front of each other, and Sebastian couldn't help but let his eyes linger over to Natalie. He couldn't help it. She was so beautiful.

His eyes trailed down her long dirty blonde hair to her beautiful blue eyes to her freckle dusted cheeks and finally to her plump lips. He took a deep breath as he watched the fight begin, the clock counting down to when they could use their powers. He watched Natalie lunge for an attack on Willow, but Willow's reflexes being too quick and she dodged it.