A Soul's Past and Future

Wielders

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Chapter 24: Wielder

"Sir, are you sure that worked?"

"Of course, they'll walk right into our trap."

The soldier turned to the six unconscious guardians who were floating in a cylinder container filled with slightly clear blue liquid.

"But how are you so sure, sir?"

"We've already planted the seed. Just let it grow. Our plan is already set in motion."

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"Kid, will you stop pacing!? You're giving me a headache and you're going to wear out the floor." Tony said, exasperated.

"Take some headache relievers and as for the floor, you have enough money in your pockets to repair it." Peter answered but stopped pacing.

"He's got you there, Tones." Rhodey snickered. Tony shot him a glare.

Steve leaned forward. His arms leaning on his knees as he clasped his hands together and looked at Peter.

"What happened? You disappeared and weren't answering comms."

"I was at the edge of the forest. Ross was there." Peter answered after a moment of silence.

"The white boy we fixed?" Shuri asked.

"Who?" Sam looked at Shuri.

"No." Peter answered simply, already knowing who Shuri was talking about. "Thaddeus Ross. Not Everret."

"Right."

"So, this just confirms that he works for Hydra." Wanda said.

"Yeah, it does." Clint nodded.

"Did he say what he wanted from you?" Rocket asked.

"Not going to lie, I forgot you were here Build-A-Bear." Tony smirked. Rocket snarled at him.

Sam looked at the Space Raccoon. "I thought we already covered this. They want the stone."

"No, Rocket has a point. You," Gamora pointed at Scott. "said that if they just wanted the stone, why weren't they going after him." Gamora gestured to Vision who was standing behind Wanda. "However, they only singled out Peter."

Everyone turned to Peter for an answer. Peter bit his bottom lip. He stayed silent for a moment before whispering very quietly.

"They wanted me to join their army."

"Are they dumb?" Quill asked. "You obviously would never join them? So, why bother asking?"

"Hydra can be very persuasive." Bucky said darkly. "You'll do their bidding whether you're aware of it or not."

"Once they have their eyes on you, you become a diamond in their eyes, and not in a good way." Wanda added.

"They have diamonds in their eyes?" Drax cut in.

"What? No! It means they have their eye on you. You've caught their interest." Sam tried to explain. Key word: tried.

"They have eyes on you? Where?" Mantis craned her neck. "I don't see any eyes on you."

"No, I-"

"Don't." Quill cut Sam off. "Just don't."

"They don't understand the term metaphors and such. Things like that will fly over their heads." Rocket huffed.