Outcasts Forever: Issue #1 - Red America

[Keia]

"What is Jarvis' fate. Is he unhinged like the rest of us?"

"I believe it would be better if you heard the answer from Jarvis rather than myself," Sandra replied. As she slowly rotated around, she nodded - almost in thanks - to each of the Avengers that agreed to help . . . her eyes finally resting on Moon Knight.

One of the Avengers must have pressed the button releasing the door, because it opened, and Jarvis bowed from his head, noting everyone’s gaze on him.

When asked, Jarvis smiled and in his clipped British accent replied surprisingly with a bit of humor, “Dear me, I hope I am not ‘unhinged’ . . . I prefer the term displaced, actually. As to my fate, I am aware of it. I was instructed upon my return to the Mansion with perishables from the market this morning . . . and no, I actually volunteered myself. I felt that if the Avengers were going off on some grand mission, then it was my duty to remain and ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible.”

Drinks and light appetizers were brought around to everyone, including a dual bowl attachment to Redwing’s stand. Most of the choices were listed as favorites of the team, or from the memory of Jarvis himself . . . several other choices were available just in case.

With efficient speed of a man who knows his job, Jarvis was finished in a matter of moments and retreating from the room.

 

[Mimic]

Vision

It would seem that some things don't change regardless of what timeline you are from. Vision tells Jarvis as he serves the refreshements.

 

[Unicron818]

MoonKnight

A good crackle of a laugh was in order after MR.I's outburst....as Marc had thought to himself..."at least I know the "I" isn't for Intellegence"...hee hee

As far as being in or out...you've peaked my curiousity....I'm also in.

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America

Captain America watched Jarvis as he circled the table, serving everyone. A small smile creased the Captain's face. As Jarvis approached, Captain America reached for the iced tea Jarvis had taken to providing for him recently.

"Thank you old friend and not just for the refreshments. I appreciate your devotion to our cause. You are every bit as much of an Avenger as anyone here. However, this is not your fight and if you would like to leave I will back your decision."

 

[Keia]

Main Assembly Room
Sub-basement level one
Avengers Mansion

"Thank you old friend and not just for the refreshments. I appreciate your devotion to our cause. You are every bit as much of an Avenger as anyone here. However, this is not your fight and if you would like to leave I will back your decision."

"That will not be necessary, sir, though I am deeply touched by your concern and I appreciate the offer," Jarvis replied. "So long as there is a Avenger present to deal with the threats to our society, I gladly do my duty to assist in my small way."

Jarvis finished passing out the refreshments and appetizers, then departed the room through the large bank vault-like door, its heavy close and the green light on the screens of each Avenger indicating the room was sealed again.

 

[Radiant]

Binary

After the doors are sealed again Carol takes a last glance at the assembled team, trying to estimate who she's with. If they are from different timelines these might not be the people she knows. Still some olf friends, like Cap and the Beast just have to be ok, regardless what timeline they are from.
Doesn't matter, we just have to see how it works out.

"So Sandra, how about you tell us what we should do first? I could enjoy Jarvies refreshments all day but I guess we won't be solving any problems with that."

 

[Keia]

Main Assembly Room
Sub-basement level one
Avengers Mansion

"So Sandra, how about you tell us what we should do first? I could enjoy Jarvy’s refreshments all day but I guess we won't be solving any problems with that."

“Very well, Binary,” Sandra replied, “Since everyone appears to be in agreement . . . .”

The hologram of the young woman faded from view to be replaced by a hologram of a group of people. One, a woman with blond hair and a black lycra costume, complete with golden trim and a golden star on her chest, appeared to be flying above the rest of the group. A second, a man with a two tone red and black costume and a dark grey bow, had the bow extended and an odd looking arrow already nocked. A somewhat familiar black letter ‘H’ was emblazened on his forehead, and a quiver of arrowas was slung over his shoulder. A third, a man in grey green armor, held his arms extended in a familiar ‘ready to blast’ pose.

A fourth, another woman in a black outfit with long, red hair carried a rifle and had familiar looking wristbands. A fifth, also in armor, but of the red variety, stood back to back with the other man in armor, his arms also outstretched. A sixth figure stands large behind the others, in a humanoid metal form, bands of living steel appear wrapped around him. A seventh and final figure was also in red, but with a familiar red and white shield with a star on his arm.

“These are the Supreme Soviets, which should not surprise many of you who may recognize a few of them. Their base of operations might, however,” Sandra paused for effect, “they are stationed in what we call New York City.”

“Much has changed from the original timelines many of you have come from in this timeline . . . countries, governments, people . . . my information in incomplete. You must find the turning point in this world so that we can put this world on track . . . before it does any more harm to other realities. Questions?”

 

[Mimic]

Vision

Vision watches the images that appear and listens to what Sandra has to say. Since it is so different from our timelines how will we know what the turning point is in this world?

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America

He watched closely as the images appeared before them. His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied each of the people.

"Soviets..." He spoke softly but loud enough that those near him could hear. "New York City..."

"Sandra, who are each of the people we are looking at?" He did not look at any of the others in the room, just continued to study the Supreme Soviets.

After a moment, Captain America finally sat back in his chair and looked at the hologram more casually. "You said we were needed to fix broken realities. That leads me to believe we would be told what needs fixed. If that is the case, how are we to determine what needs fixed in this...... in the reality you have presented us with here." His elbows propped on the arms of his chair, Captain America clasped his hands together in front of his face, his eyes just visible over his hands.

 

[kid A]

Sandman

Flint's eyes widened as the holographic projections displayed the members of the "Supreme Soviets." He did, in fact, recognize a few of the individuals displayed before him, specifically Romanov and Rasputin. But that wasn't what took him aback. Commies running New York? That there was actually another alternate timeline, in which the Soviets had taken over New York City.