Avengers Age of Heroes: Blue
Steve Rogers looked onboard as his fellow soldiers sat in silence. He knew that deep down they were scared and he couldn’t blame them. It was discovered that the Nazis, with the aid of the insurgent group HYDRA, have built a superweapon to target the allies, thereby awarding them victory. Steve’s hands tenses into fists. The lengths he had to go through to obtain this intel lead to the death of his commandin officer, Nicholas Fury. His dying wish was for him to take over his squadron; the Howling Commandos.
Jimmy: Nervous there, Steve?
Steve: Would you believe me if I said I was?
Jimmy: Truth be told, so am I.
Steve: *chuckles* You’ve survived the worst HYDRA can throw at you.
Jimmy: I know... but there’s more at stake now. This is the end of the line.
These men needed support. They needed a leader. Taking a deep breath, Steve rose from his seat and faced his squad.
Steve: Alright men, here’s the situation. HYDRA are this close to winning the war. This is no longer about just the United States anymore, because if we don’t stop them, the entire world will be under their rule. I know you’re all scared, but now is not the time for fear. Swallow it down and keep on marching forward. Fury may be gone but his will lives on in all of us.
The Commandos all stared in awe. He was right. This was bigger than the war itself. What the world needed now was heroes.
Steve: So I ask you all; will you join me?
Big smiles were on the squad’s faces and they all cheered. At that moment, the hatch opened. It was time. Standing in front, Steve pushed the button on his bracer and his uniform changed into one of blue, with red and white stripes down the middle, red gloves and boots and a blue face helmet.
Captain America: Bucky? My shield please.
Bucky Barnes, Steve’s best friend, handed him the shield. Crafted by Howard Stark, it was a beautiful thing. Painted red and blue, this shield was the strongest metal to ever exist and was much lighter to boot. On his signal, the Commandos deployed onto the ground, followed Captain America. As they landed, they caught a view of HYDRA’s base; a large, black castle.
Captain America: Well, Red Skull always had a flair for the dramatic.
Trudging along the wastelands, Captain America and the Commandos used the ruins to their advantage, hiding wherever they good. However, it was short lived as they witnessed a flare being shot into to the skies. They were spotted!
Captain America: Ah crap, move!!!!
Gunfire hurled towards their direction as the commandos all took shelter in all corners. The only exceptions were Captain America and Jimmy, who charged through the bullets as if they were rain. HYDRA soldiers were bewildered, not having time to react when Captain America slammed at them with his shield.
Moving swift as a swallow, Jimmy tackled two HYDRA gunmen and lay a vicious beat down on the third. Captain America, meanwhile, blocked incoming assaults from the towers and crashed through the doors.
Red Skull: Now then, time to begin.
Red Skull didn’t even flinch as he heard the wreckage.
Red Skull: Captain America. *chuckles* You certainly know how to make an entrance.
Captain America: It’s over, Skull. Hand over the detonator now!
Red Skull: Oh I wish I could, except... *presses the button*
With the detonator activated, the roof of the castle opened up. The weapon was ready. Enraged, Captain America bolted towards Red Skull, slamming his shield into him. However, Skull managed to catch it just in time and punched him straight in the gut.
Red Skull: You really should’ve killed me when you had the chance.
With an opening in sight, Skull threw punch after punch, even managing to break Captain America’s helmet into pieces. Mustering all his strength, Skull delivered one final punch, only to be countered with the shield.
Captain America: Not today!
Fighting back, Captain America roundhouse kicked Red Skull to the ground. As much as he would love to finish the fight, the mission was to stop the weapon. Not wanting to waste anymore time, Captain America did the only thing he could; he ran towards the weapon itself as it launched. From the ground, the Red Skull laughed maniacally.
Red Skull: You really think you can stop it? It’s too late. The Allies will fall!! You lose, Captain!!!! HAHAHAHAH- AGH!!!!
He looked down to find that something had pierced his chest. With one last gasp, he fell to the stone ground. Above him stood Jimmy, with a pair of bone-like claws sticking out of his hands.
Up in the air, Captain America, in desperation and anger, smacked his shield on the skin of the missle, piercing it. From his pocket, he drew a grenade and dropped it inside, jumping off as quick as he could. The missile soon exploded and Captain America was sent flying into the ocean. As he sank deeper and deeper, he thought back to his first day at the army, where he met his dear Peggy, his best friends Bucky and Jimmy and the brilliant Dr. Abraham Erskine. It was because of him that Steve was able to become Captain America, the first super soldier.
Steve: Fury, Jimmy, Bucky, I’m sorry. I’m sorry too, Peggy. But this was only way. After this day, I hope the world no longer has any need for super soldiers fighting in war. I hope this marks the end for all war.
