powers/skills: trained athlete, extremely talented snake charmer and handler, carries a hand held electric cattle prod, use of pet snakes as sidekicks, minor physic connection to pet snakes, pet 23 foot long python
alliance: herself - formerly serpent society (still minor loyalty)
threat level (out of ten): 5
history file (link wiki): zelda’s comic wiki, zelda’s aa wiki
notable changes from 2012 to the timeline they were pulled from: after getting kicked out of the serpent society, she became much more of a vigilante and works for herself but teams up with shield when necessary
last memory before ending up in nyc, 2012: finishing a mission for sword
questionnaire
How are you feeling? Physically and mentally.
Fine. I have to burn a few bridges again, but that isn’t anything new for me. I quite enjoy it.
Where are you living? The same place you lived in 2012, or displaced to a random apartment? Explain to the best of your ability.
As of now, I’m still with the Serpent Society. Soon I’ll be looking for a place to stay, so if you know any places that are open to rent I’ll need it.
What do YOU think we should do about the situation at hand? Try to go back home? The original mission of stopping Thanos? Rewrite the entire story?
This isn’t my problem. I was minding my own business when we got thrown back in time. So whoever did this needs to fix it. I don’t care when or how, but it needs to get done. I don’t have too much faith though.
What will you DO about the situation at hand?
Again, it’s not my job. So, nothing. I have better things to do than sit around and mull this over.
Is there anything that you think needs to be done? If need be, would you be willing to team up with the government and SHEILD to recoup and help the situation at hand?
If I’m asked, I’ll help. I won’t go parading around promising and pleading to help. That’s beneath me.
What are your worries?
My snakes mostly. The might be a little confused and distressed.
What do you think are the pros about this situation?
I get to watch the Serpent Society beg me to stay. I did always want to relive that moment again.
she supposes she shouldn’t be surprised by anything these days , but can’t help but raise her brow as she watch the other do what she … does . ‘ can you … speak to him ? ’ pamela asks , sending some roots to hotwire a car and warm it up for the two of them . ‘ i’m a scientist , specializing in plants - but i know my information . what’s wrong with him ? ’
Zelda gives a quick nod. “Yeah -- we have a telepathic bond. His name is Pythagoras, had him since he was in a little egg.” There’s a fond smile that quirks up on her lips for just a moment before it falls just as fast. “He says he’s got back pain, lower back to be exact.” Zelda scoots further away from the manhole letting Pythagoras slowly coming up to the surface. “He got crushed getting me to safety.”
if there’s one thing jean is familiar with, it’s chaos. she’s been surrounded by it her whole life so it’s not hard for her to act calm in a situation like this. it’s one of the reasons she’s able to lead a team so well. attention is pulled though when she hears a womans voice and she glances between zelda and the cover she was eyeing. “exotic vet?” jean questions. “i was working to see if anyone else needed help evacuating but…it seems this spot is clear.” she also had a soft spot for pets. “i don’t need your money, but i’ll do my best to try and get you to one. do you..have a way of transportation?”
Zelda is desperate. She can feel the pain that Pythagoras is in, their connection strong. She knows he’s hurting and Zelda wants to get any advice she can and if she’s even more desperate than that well -- then a vet is going to end up checking on a giant snake in the sewers. Funny how things work out she supposes. “Yeah, my snake got crushed in some of the rubble. He’s hurt.. and I need a way to get him help.” Zelda wobbles to her feet, unsteady from the hurt leg. But her leg will heal from the help she’s gotten. “No, I don’t have transportation, it’s kinda why I was asking around. There aren’t any taxis that can take me right now.”
“There’s somebody stuck under there?” The question has Steve moving before it’s fully formed. He probably didn’t need to ask it, seeing as she was laying on the ground peeking under a pile of debris. Normal people didn’t do that unless something was very wrong. “You got any information about how he’s doing under there? Anything stuck or sticking out that won’t hurt him when I lift this?” The questions seem like he’s asking too much but he’s seen enough during his time in the war and as an Avenger to know that they’re important. Still, he’s moving to grab an edge of the debris and lifting it slightly to see if it’s something he can do on his own or he’ll need to grab a nearby first responder. “You’re also gonna have to tell him not to move too much, can’t have him wiggling around until we know it’s safe to get him out fully.”
Zelda doesn’t move from where she’s sitting, settled close to the large piece of rubble. Her hand under so that her precious baby could feel her touch. “He said a few minutes ago that his back hurts.” A snake is pretty much all spine, so the idea he’s got a back injury is really beginning to frighten her. “It’s okay baby, he’s here to help.” She soothes again, she can feel him getting antsy. He doesn’t like strangers but at the moment neither of them have the option. Even if she wasn’t hurt, she still wouldn’t be able to lift the debris off of him. “He heard you, he won’t move.” Pythagoras will listen when she gives the silent command to back up the Captain's orders. “He’s ready when you are so please hurry.”
‘ not a vet - ’ she drawls out , vines wrapping around her hand as green eyes gaze at the other . curious , but pamela nods in agreement , to see what the other may need . ‘ but i may be the closest thing until we find one . ’ she deals with killer plants ( and normal ones ! ) , so pam knows it’s not exactly the same thing . ‘ and i do love a good car heist . ’
Zelda eyes the woman for a moment, but it’s not like she’s got all that that many options. “Alright.” It takes the woman a moment to get to her feet and head over to the manhole cover. She pulls and pulls until it drags along the ground. “He’s down here. It’s how he travels without being seen.” There is a simple click of her tongue before a giant head rises up from the hole. “I’m not sure what’s going on.. You really think you can help?”
status: open
character: @rewrittenstart
location: outside a medical tent near avenger’s tower
Zelda’s leg is wrapped up tight, irritation written all over her face as she sits on a curb eyeing a manhole cover not too far from where she is. “Hey -- are you headed away from this area? ‘Cause I need a ride to the nearest exotic vet.” So maybe the vet couldn’t really treat a 25 foot snake that hides in the sewers under the city but she could get some advice on how to help Pythagoras. The problem was getting out of the current chaos in the inner city. “I can pay you.” Money talks she supposes.
status: closed
character: @zeldadubois
location: a couple of blocks from stark/avenger’s tower
There’s a tiredness in his bones, a deep set ache in pretty much every part of Steve’s body. But that’s to be expected after spending hours lifting parts of buildings off of people and carrying wounded civilians to first responders. But he can heal and body aches are easily fixed with warm baths; if anybody is going to do the heavy lifting to save as many people as possible it just makes sense to be him. He’s getting ready to call it a night, to wrap things up and find Bucky and Sam and drag them back to their apartment, but there’s movement on his right and he’s moving to see if they need help. “Are you okay?” The ‘Captain America” voice slips out, a second nature after hours of using it to order people around. “I think all the ambulances left with people so if you’re hurt we’ll have to figure something else out.”
Zelda had managed to pull herself out of the rubble from the explosion, water dripping from every inch of her body. But that’s not what she cared about. Pythagoras had gotten her to safety despite her injuries but was being crushed himself. “It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll get you out of here.” She could barely see him from where she laid on the ground peeking under wet rubble. Zelda could feel his distress until help arrived. “I’m fine! Please.. please help him. He’s stuck under here being crushed.” Zelda wasn’t fine, but that didn’t matter. Not when Pythagoras could die. She knew who this was, and if anyone could get her precious baby out it’s Captain America. “Please.. he’s all I have.”
they’ve only been here for two days and somehow managed to secure an invite to the gala . “ i know americans have a knack for throwing parties for almost any occasion , ” ami hums , taking a sip of champagne . “ how much entertainment were you expecting ? a performance by the one and only tony stark ? ”
“Well we do love a party. We have to show off somehow.” Zelda snorts a bit, more than happy to mock the party they are attended. It’s over the top, which is the sort of party that is best for having sticky fingers like her. “No, I was hoping more along the lines of a full on fight. I’d love to see someone get their jaw dislocated.”
she makes a quick motion over her mouth as though she is zipping her lips. aside from the after school drama grade mean girl she encountered earlier, dinah isn’t here to ruffle any feathers. “ no one will hear a peep from me. besides, i’m pretty sure i am way out of my jurisdiction here. so, do what you gonna do. ”
A grin lights up on Zelda’s face. “Oh, I like you.” The woman chimes, dropping the item into her clutch. “They don’t need it anyways and it’s not like they’ll even notice it’s gone. They’re too rich to give a shit.” She goes onto to explain, as she approaches the other. “How about I buy you a drink as a way of saying thanks for keeping my little secret.”
genuine smile upon her lips , head tilts up at the taller woman . this was going to be a GOOD thing , lorna could feel it in her bones . ‘ and sweet isn’t something i’m called often . it’s much appreciated - ’ green eyes carefully watch the other take her hair , the part of her that’s both her pride & joy and her biggest insecurity . ‘ it’s much appreciated again , it’s all natural . ’
“Well people just don’t know how to compliment you then. Good thing you found me.” Zelda knows she’s always been a bit of a flirt and how could she pass up an opportunity to flirt with a beautiful woman in front of her. “All natural? Now you have me jealous. Green is my favorite color and I have to say it looks very good on you.”
( @zeldadubois ) mutant can’t help but grin when she sees the other , donned in a gorgeous green snake theme . she could always appreciate someone going ALL IN , even on the smallest of concepts . ‘ i’ve got to say , you must be one of the best dressed tonight . ’
Zelda tilts her head a bit, a slow grin spreading across her face. “Aren’t you sweet? I appreciate the compliment, I couldn’t walk in here and not put on a show.” The woman slides in closer, to the stranger. “You look pretty damn good yourself. I’m a big fan of green.” Slender fingers reaching out to twirl a lock of Lorna’s green hair around a digit.
status: closed
character: @nottivagos / Any Character
location: St. Patrick’s Gala @ Avenger’s Tower
“So far the only good thing about this party is the open bar.” Zelda isn’t exactly sure why the invitation was extended to her, but she came purely for the drinks. And maybe to snoop around the tower a little bit, sending her snakes off to go and get a layout of the building. “I was expecting a little more... entertainment.”
status: closed
character: Any Character from summer ( jean grey, ava ayala, miles morales, felicia hardy, & cassandra sandsmark)
location: St. Patrick’s Gala @ Avenger’s Tower
Zelda stands quietly for a moment, lips wrapped around her straw as she watches the party for a moment. “Why do you think they threw this party? I feel like there must be ulterior motives.” Maybe Zelda is a cynic or maybe everything these days aren’t what they seem, either way she’s suspicious. “What do you think?”
status: closed
character: @troublefm / Any Character
location: St. Patrick’s Gala @ Avenger’s Tower
Zelda figures it wasn’t like the avengers would miss any of this stuff. In fact she was pretty sure that they wouldn’t even notice. Zelda slips one of the many expensive looking decorations into her purse. Though it’s possible she could have an audience. “You didn’t see anything.” Zelda gives them a smile. “Right?”
the avengers were definitely who she was looking for. especially if they were in charge of all of this happening the way it had. until she found her team, or maybe even if she did find her team, she would need to work with them. gamora wasn’t exactly sure what needed to happen. but if thanos had his memories back, and she was sure he did, then they needed to hurry up and get the stones before he did. “and i can find them at this tower?”
“Probably. I’m not sure who’s all there right now, but I bet I could get you in.” While at this time Zelda was still technically aligned with the Serpent Society, she still has her ways of getting into Avengers Tower. “You’ll want to talk to the big man on top, though I think that changes everyday.” She snorts a bit, amused by herself. “I think it’s best you look for Romanoff. She’s probably got the dirt on everything you need.”
wanda couldn’t help herself as she raised her eyebrows at her title. “do they? and are you a princess?” she asked curiously, though admittedly, she doubted it. the witch shook her head in staunch disagreement. “not for me. i prefer avoiding trouble where possible.”
“Of shorts, or at least I like to think I am. They call me Princess Python. I’ve got quite the charm over any and all snakes I meet. So I think the title of royalty is fitting.” Zelda gives the other woman a smile as she explains. “Well I guess now you know where to send your trouble, I tend to love getting into all sorts of trouble.”
