Cap wasn't sure what to say to everyone concerning the evening's events. HYDRA had taken it easy on them in his view, because they managed to emerge relatively unscathed. If they wanted to unleash the heavy hitters they could've. Cap wasn't about to allow a false sense of security to surround the team he knew that sooner or later HYDRA would be unleashing far more lethal tactics on them. As much as he didn't want to think about it Cap wasn't going to rule our HYDRA using bio or nuclear weapons. They would rather destroy the planet than admit to defeat. He also knew that by now the word was out all over the place that Captain America's return was no longer an urban legend, but it was reality. Which would also mean that there would be others wanting to join up with the team. Even if they didn't bring any special skills to the team they would be joining up just to satisfy some sort of blood-lust or sense of vengeance. They would be turned away and told to join the Military, because they would make better use of that kind of mindset. Where the Military was a blunt force Cap saw this team more like a specialized surgical tool.
Just then came the communique from Fury. He saw what he knew to be a woman on a motorcycle next to him. Another SHIELD agent wasn't going to be turned away. Cap knew that Fury would want to know what was going with this team, because as much as Cap thought of himself overseeing the outfit he knew that Fury was sticking his reputation on the line as well. To be given basically carte blanche like he had been obviously was with a price. Cap was aware of that aspect and would let Nick stay in the loop. Unless something happened where it would be necessary to ensure that SHIELD's reputation in the international community was not damaged.
Nick also said, "I got something you need to see. I do believe that you're getting a wild card in your crew. It'll be on the main computer at the base. I think Dr. Storm-Richards will be able to help you pull it up."
Cap merely said,
"Acknowledged" and ended his transmission.
Sue glanced over to the new rider and gave his waist a bit more of a squeeze as he throttled forward.
Upon arriving at the base and seeing everyone else there. Cap took in what he was seeing. Mutants, humans, and meta-humans were coming together for a common goal of saving the planet. Sue dismounted from the Harley and as Cap walked forward she began to become visible. Cap looked at the woman and just the look in her eyes told Cap that she was more than capable of handling herself. Cap replied,
"If Fury sent you then obviously bring something to the table that we don't already have in place." Cap looked at everyone and said to Hill with a smile,
"We have a good cross section of individuals."
Once inside Hill introduced herself and Cap replied,
"Welcome to the team Hill we could use all the help we can get."
Hearing Jones' question Cap removed his mask and said,
"Whatever she brings to the table I'm sure she can more than handle herself."
With everyone milling about Cap walked over to the center of the room and walked over to the main computer. He looked at it for a moment, and Sue approached him. She said,
"Allow me." With that she was able to pull up the file and Steve saw Deadpool's handiwork with the RPG. He shook his head and said,
"There's one in every crowd."
Steve turned back to the center of the room and said, "
All right team fall in! Now!" Once everyone had formed somewhat of a group around Steve he said, "
My name is Steve Rogers, and in case the uniform wasn't an obvious sign already I am also referred to as Captain America upon occasion. Steve or Cap will do. On this team, we all bring a gift to this op I expect you to show me and your teammates what that gift is each and every time we deal with HYDRA or any of their associates. I will give you a lot of latitude in terms of how you operate, but up to a point! I am willing to listen to your point of view, but at the end of the day we are not The Beatles I make the final call." He looked over at Deadpool and said, "
I know who you are and what you can do. However, don't push your luck like that again." Steve punched up the footage of Deadpool blowing up the building. Steve stopped the footage and looked at Deadpool. He said,
"I think you got him." Just then his face went very stern and he turned back to the computer. Steve punched up a layout of the docks and the surrounding area. He then highlighted a broken line underneath where the building was. Steve looked back and said, "
Luckily that gas line was broken. If it wasn't broken you not only take out the building, the buildings on the dock, but also everything hooked up to that line for a three-block radius. Including a hospital, two apartment complexes, and a police auxiliary station." Steve wanted to lay into Deadpool with every fiber of his being, but he knew it wouldn't do much good now. He said,
"Think before you act, and before you tell me I have no idea what it's like in a war-zone remember who I am. I was at Normandy and let me tell you 'Saving Private Ryan' was accurate to a point. Nothing will ever compare to the reality of what was there."
He turned back to the computer and punched up a diagram of the compound. He said,
"You all are smart enough to figure out what is where here. I suggest we all try to get some rest at 0700 we will assemble for breakfast. By 0800 we fall out here at which time we will have the morning briefing and the layout of the day. Usually we will assemble at 0500 for breakfast, but after the night we just had I think we could use a little more rest." He looked around and said, "
If something happens during the night Logan, Sue, Jones, Spider, and Ward you take care of it. We'll do the entire 'getting to know one another' act during the morning briefing. That is all dismissed."
Steve knew Wanda and Pietro were young and this was all a lot to take in. He walked over to them and said,
"I know this going to be a pretty rough first few days for you both, and I'm sorry but in the heat of battle this will serve you well." He gave a nod and said,
"Good work this evening."
Walking away Sue walked up to Hill and said,
"You have a nice ride. I got one like it myself it's a couple years older though."
Steve made his way into his ready room and sat down. He pulled out a compass and opened it up. Inside he saw a picture of Peggy Carter his first love. Steve said, "
Well, looks like I'm back in the game." He kept staring at it and said,
"I miss you Peggy, and I'm sorry we never got that dance." He closed the compass and stared at the wall while his mind began to wander back to their first and only kiss. Steve stood up and headed off to the gym for a few rounds with the heavy bag.
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