Marvel Fanfiction: "B" Team

Chapter 3

Recap:

Scott:  "Am I the only one who is slightly concerned as to what help we can be in space? I mean that ship had our first-string players, Deadpool said it himself. So what help can we really be?"

Dr. Strange: "We have knowledge under our belt. Wade already knows what happened in one Time Universe. Due to the overwhelming evidence that indicates he's telling the truth about knowing what happens in the future, we have no choice but to trust him. And, despite what he says, there's a reason he's here, there's a reason he came to us for help."

Dr. Strange then disappeared, going to ready himself for the journey. Scott was left standing there alone. 

The team was used to moving quickly and being ready for danger, so it was no surprise that they were on a spaceship, ready for battle, in less than 30 minutes.  Shuri and Rocket were discussing flight routes while Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, and Peter were discussing game plans.

Deadpool was back to being entranced by Mantis' antennas when Mantis spoke up, "What about Loki and Nebula? Shouldn't we bring them with us?" 

The team looked up from what they were doing. In all honesty, the group had completely forgotten about the criminals they had with them until Mantis had spoken up. 

Rocket: "Why don't we just leave out some food and water? I'm sure they can manage."

The group actually considered this for a moment. But Peter came to his senses.

Peter: "No. Mister Stark told me to keep an eye on him. Mantis is right, we need to bring them with us."

Ant-man: "Is it really a good idea to bring two people who want to kill us onto our ship with us? I mean this ship's big but it's not that big."

Doctor Strange, however, had already made up his mind, "I can handle them," he said.

Doctor Strange opened up two portals and Loki and Nebula came crashing to the ground.

Doctor Strange looked over to Shuri, "I think we're ready to go."

Shuri gave a nod to Rocket and Groot in the pilot seats and they flipped a few switches. Within seconds they were on their way. 

"Nice of you all to drop by," Rocket sneered from the pilot's seat, referring to the criminals who were still dealing with the impact of falling from Doctor Strange's portals.

Loki growled and stood with a scowl. His hands conjured up two daggers prepared to attack the rabbit, but before he could take another step, Dr. Strange conjured magical handcuffs that restrained him to a nearby seat. Nebula, seeing Loki's failure, simply stood up and snapped her wrist back into place. She was used to this kind of treatment, the Asgardian prince was not. Dr. Strange looked leary of her but she held her hands up, trying to demonstrate she was no threat. Strange's hands were still in fighting position but Nebula spoke up for herself, "Look, I want Thanos dead as much as you do. In fact, probably more, I'm the only one here who knows how he thinks. Please, let me help." After a long pause, Strange lowered his magic and allowed her to move freely. Loki rolled his eyes.

"What exactly is the plan? To knock on Thanos' door and kindly ask him for your friends back?" Loki snarled.

Loki's question was met with silence from the group. As he looked around the room no one would meet his eye.

Loki: "You do have a plan don't you? Please don't tell me we are flying straight into the hands of the most dangerous man in the Universe and hoping to 'wing' it." Loki now looked desperate as he looked around the plane.

Peter and Shuri made eye contact across the room, "We need a plan" Peter mouthed.

"We have a plan I'm afraid you're just not privy to that information Prince," Shuri said, motioning for Peter to meet her in the back room as she spoke. Ant-man, Doctor Strange, and Deadpool picked up on their hints and followed the two out of the main room. 

Once the five were all in the back room Shuri shut the door and looked at the team in a bit of a panic. "Loki is right. We need a plan."

Ant-man: "Wade, you said your friend from the future told you about Thanos, is there anything else he told you that could be maybe useful in defeating him?"

Deadpool: "Nope I'm afraid all he told me was that we were doomed, that Thanos gets to the infinity stones, snaps his fingers and then *poof* half of humanity disappears."

Doctor Strange: "Ok so our number one priority is keeping the stones out of Thanos' reach. We know where all of them are except for the Soul Stone - "

Ant-man: " -But Gamora may know where it is." 

Doctor Strange and Ant-Man then said simultaneously, "We need to get to Gamora."

Just then, Rocket came over the speaker, "Hey guys, we will be approaching Thanos' ship soon, can't wait to hear that brilliant plan of yours." 

The team began working quicker. 

Ant-Man: "We need to find where they're keeping everyone prisoner. It's a big ship and we can't take it on in a battle."

Shuri: "If someone can get into the ship and drop one of my trackers I can create a map of the structures and find the places where they're holding the prisoners and disable the locks. We just need someone who can get into the ship unnoticed. I've put our ship in stealth mode so Thanos won't know we're coming, but as soon as a pod or person leaves this ship, our cover is blown."

"So you're saying you need a package small enough that the ship won't notice it's appearance in space?" Ant-Man asked he had an idea of what she was hinting at.

"Sorry guys I would love to help but 'small package' isn't in my description" Deadpool jeered winking at Peter as he said it.

Peter was the only one of the group to crack a smile, the rest of the group only looked annoyed. 

As the group continued to discuss the plan,  Dr. Strange left the room to check on Loki. The rest of the group continued discussing until Rocket came on the speaker again. By then, the group could see the ominous ship through the window. Rocket's words were unnecessary but he said them anyway, "We're here."