Chapter 1: The Beginning

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...Four Years Later...

I stare down the scope of my sniper and look at the target. I take a deep breath before pulling the trigger and shooting him.

"Nada! Nice to see you show up" I hear an awfully cheery voice over the intercoms.

"I've been here for twenty minutes and I hate the new aliases, Alex." I groan before scoping out the next victim of our bullshit.

"It's Germany, Canada. And what's wrong with the names?" Alex pouts.

"Everything, now can we hurry up and get this over with before the SPQ come?" I sigh before taking another person down.

"Fine grumpy," Alex replies before going silent. Shortly after a huge explosion is heard from the side of the building.

"Oh for fuck's sake," I say under my breath. I get back into the intercoms and start scolding Alex. "You dumbass this was supposed to be a STEALTH mission!!"

"Whatever we're getting it done-" he says before getting cut off by someone punching me. I quickly catch my balance and distance myself from them.

"They're here Germany. Get the cash and book it." I whisper into the intercom.

"Wait what about you?"

"I'll be fine. Tell Russia I'll be a bit late." I sigh before chucking my sniper at the hero and fixing my sunglasses. "Damn you guys get annoying."

They throw the sniper aside before saying. "So do you so hand yourself in, Villain."

"Wow, I have a name you know." I roll my eyes and ignite my hand with blue flames. "Very rude of you."

"I'm not looking for introductions I'm looking for justice." They yell.

"Yeah yeah, whatever," I say before attacking them. I throw a ball of fire at them but they're reflexes are fast. After a while of playing cat and mouse, I manage to pin them down. I ignite both my hands and end up burning their wrists.

"W-Who are you?" They groan. "Why are you doing this??"

I take a deep breath, put my hand on their face before saying. "You may refer to me as Canada, and I honestly don't know anymore."

I ignite my hand again immediately burning their face. I quickly cover their mouth to muffle the screaming. After they pass out from the pain I get up and look at the damage. I honestly feel a little bad but anything for some cash and at least they aren't dead. I sigh and wipe off the blood on my hands. I take a picture for Killian's wall then pick up my sniper and start climbing the ladder down to an alleyway and listen to the sounds of people freaking out. Police sirens are getting louder and louder.

"Nada? You there?" I hear Killian say over the intercoms.

"Yeah, I got a lil distracted with something. I got something for your wall though." I mumble as I open up a sewer grate.

"Great now get your ass back here so you can get your part. America's getting worried and ticked off."

"Yeah yeah give me 10," I say before turning it off and jumping into the sewer. After a while of making my way through the sewers, I find a ladder to get up. I leave the sewers and quickly book it down whatever street I'm on. 'East Main St.' alright I just have to make it back to the warehouse and I'm good. I quickly look around to see if anyone's around. It's roughly 1 am so most likely only the drunks and prostitutes are out. After walking around familiar areas I make it to an old but well build warehouse. I unlock the door with the key in my back pocket then go in.

"Liam oh thank the lord you're back." I hear Xavier yell. "What the hell were you thinking?! You should have just gotten out of there!"

"Xavier, I'm fine it was just one guy," I say before removing one side of my face-mask so it's hanging on my other ear.

"Whatever, hurry up and see Kill so you can get paid and we can leave."  He sighs and walks out. I walk to the back of the warehouse to see Killian, Yuri, and Alex staring at a few duffle bags while bickering about if it's split evenly or if it's all been checked for trackers and shit.

"Guys shut the fuck up and let me take my part so I can go home and take a damn nap." I scold at them. "I have work in the morning."

"Alright grumpy." Yuri teases before tossing a bag to me.

"Oh, Liam airdrop me the picture I wanna see the damage." Killian smiles as I open my phone and send him the picture. "Ooh! Nice work I'd have to say you'll get 500$ out of this!"

"Thanks..." I sigh and start walking out. "I'm leavin' have a nice night."

I walk out of the warehouse and jump into the car with Xavier in the driver's seat. I toss the bag filled with cash and my weapons in the backseat before taking off my sunglasses.

"God, you look like you haven't slept in years," Xavier says taking off his medical mask and giving me a concerned look.

"Yeah, I know sleeping hasn't really been my top priority recently," I reply while I pinch the bridge of my nose.

"You know I could always help you pay-" he says before I cut him off.

"Xavier, I've told you once and I'll tell you again. It's fine I can take care of this." I give him a small smile before he sighs and starts up the car.

"Alright man. Just let me know, I'm here for you." He replies then starts driving towards our apartment. It's pretty decent I feel bad that Xavier has to pay for most of it but he says I already have enough things on my plate. We make it into the apartment complexes parking lot and park the car near the front. After walking up the millions of stares because the elevator is shit and shut down we make it to our apartment. I walk in and toss out bags onto the floor next to the couch and then throw myself onto the couch.

"What do you want for dinner?" Xavier asks while he walks into the kitchen.

"I'm not that hungry," I mumble as I grab the remote to turn on the tv. "Hm Alex sure did cause a panic."

"I heard you made him hurry up so of course he's gonna use his fastest way to get in and out." Xavier rolls his eyes and takes a seat next to me. There's a small awkward silence for a while filled with the sounds of the news. "...you gonna see her tomorrow?"

"Yeah..." I reply quietly. I feel him put a hand on my shoulder and gives me a reassuring squeeze.

"Go to bed man. I'll hide the shit and make you and your mom some food for tomorrow." He smiles and gets up. He takes the bags and heads down the hall. I sigh before getting up and retreat to my room. I lay on my bed and stare at the ceiling. Fuck Xavier is too nice. What did I do to deserve him?

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