Ben Grimm stormed through the high tech halls of the Helicarrier with determination. When Nick Fury calls, you don't waste a second and with what was going on that went double. Besides, it wasn't like he had anything more important going on while he was staying at the S.H.I.E.L.D. facility. As his rocky orange fist lightly tapped the metal door, a gruff voice replied "Come in."
Ben answered "So what's the story Nick? Did ya call me in to let me in on what’s goin on or ta play poker?"
Nick looked up from his papers and snarled "Well, you don't see Cap or Dugan here so that takes poker off the table." A push of a button displayed a video message from an undisclosed bunker. As the maniacal laughter in the background grew louder, the Purple Man entered the camera view escorted by two smoking hot beauties in skin tight sleeveless leather cat suits. Each woman had two glocks holstered to their thighs as well as an impressive array of soldier tools on their belts. Their arms were marked with the symbol of the Slorenian Warlord that Killgrave had replaced. As Killgrave took the throne-like chair at the center of the screen, the women looked directly into the camera and smiled evilly. Ben's jaw dropped as he recognized Maria Hill and Natasha Romanoff.
Fury cut the video and growled "I'll spare you the preening, gloating and downright perversion. Bottom line is we've run into some rough luck. Hill and Romanoff were to make a quick stop at the Ivazov drug operation first to capture some classified AIM information but it appears that's where Killgrave was holed up. They're under his control now."
Ben roared "What kindda operation ya runnin here Nick? Didn't they go in with somethin ta give em an edge against that clown? Fer the love of Pete, ya got flyin cars and Life Model Decoys out the wazoo! Couldn't ya find a gas mask or two?"
Fury leveled stern eyes back at the massive hero as he replied "They had the best gas masks we have. Unfortunately they affect the rate of oxygen getting to the blood. In an intense hand to hand battle they make fatigue set in quicker and that could get them killed in a fight with a few dozen terrorist. They went in without the masks on and paid the price."
The Thing waved his arms emphatically as he continued "But... Black Widow and Maria both have broke free of his control before. They will this time to, right."
Nick slammed a fist down on the desk as he snarled "Killgrave is a lot of things but stupid ain't one of them. He learned his lesson from last time. Part of the gloating was that he never lets them more than 10 feet from him and he has them alternating giving him blowjobs every hour so he can make sure they stay his. Intel says he is bringing in Viagra and pornstar cum producing supplements by the truckload. His glands nearest his genitals is highest in his pheromones and his cum is even higher. Even if we rescued them right now, they would be in for a good two to three months of treatment to get their minds back. They aren't getting out of this on their own this time."
Ben slammed his hammer sized fists on the table and growled "Then I'm da guy to do it. Nick, give me Shulky, Ms. Marvel, and a half dozen of your best agents and we will get them back!"
The director smiled wickedly as he replied "Glad you see it my way Ben. Everything you need is in two quinjets in Hanger 3. But just to let you know, I have word that there are already some top people on the ground there now. If they screw the pooch, you'll be right on their heels."
Ben looked puzzled as he stood back up and asked "Another team? Why didn't ya tell me before? Who do ya got on that team?"
Nick pressed the button to open his office door as he replied "They aren't my team and we have nothing to do with them, but I'll take a bit of help when it comes my way. It turns out your buddy Johnny got impatient. He went and hired his own team."
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Felicia Hardy was most probably the most adept person in the superhero community at stealthy entry. Even Black Widow had to grant her that honor. Still it was amazing to watch her in action. Her curvy figure hid supple muscles that moved in precise union as she scaled the weathered and cracked walls of the old bunker. Forty years ago it was an arsenal and missile bunker for the former communist overlords of this small country, but since Ultron's devastation it took an even more ominous role. It was the stronghold of some of the nastiest warlords of the last few years. How she avoided the 20 assault weapon toting guards without notice was a fete in itself but how she scaled the sheer concrete wall was amazing.
Johnny Storm had spent quite a lot of time with Spider-Man. In fact he was the first hero to know the Web Slinger's secret identity. He had seen the Wall Crawler do this a thousand times, but how the gorgeous woman's lithe body flexed under her sleek tight bodysuit was absolutely mesmerizing. Her movements were so smooth that he swore two of the guards looked right at Black Cat and didn't even notice her; not that Johnny could take his eyes off that magnificent ass! As she silently opened the 4th floor window of the fortress, the blond burglar turned toward her audience and smiled wryly before she blew a kiss and entered the facility."
Johnny nearly dropped the binoculars as Deadpool chuckled "Gee, Johnny, do you think the Cat knew you were watching her ass?"
Over the headset Paladin growled "I could tell from here... Now shut up and prepare for incursion as soon as Black Cat gives the go. Silver and I have already taken out and secured half the guards with knockout darts."
Johnny tried to calm himself as he prepped for the mission. They had come too far for letting stupid mistakes mess things up again. Soon that animal Killgrave would be in their grasp. He knew the plan... Song Bird and Mach VII cover the skies above the facility while Johnny and Deadpool stormed the east entrance to take the fight to the warlord soldiers. In the meantime Silver and Paladin would enter by the hidden north entrance and find Black Cat who will by that time find Killgrave himself. Since he will likely have Black Widow and Maria Hill close by, she will need their help.
As he concentrated on his part of the mission, Johnny could hear a dull roar quickly becoming louder. Over the com-link Song Bird asked "What the hell is that? Have they made us? Are they bringing in a tank? Silver... Paladin... Can you see it?"
Silvers sultry voice answered "I can see enough. Check the south south east horizon." As the team looked they saw the growing glow of a fire rapidly approaching. The lady man hunter growled "We're out of time. Ghost Rider's arrived!"
Within seconds the roar grew to an unearthly howl as the Rider crossed the horizon and made a beeline for the compound. All the remaining guards converged on his path and opened fire, not that it did them any good. The demonic hero whirled his chain in front of himself until the fools' expended their clips but by then he was on top of him. As he changed the angle of his spinning chain, he shredded the armed men like grass before a weed-whacker. Blood and flesh flew off the mauled bodies as the Rider gunned the motor and made for the wall. The reinforced concrete didn't fare any better than the men did as the masonry was pulverized by the demonic attack.
Johnny surged forward in his shock at how quickly this plan had fallen apart. Silver and Paladin were calling to Felicia to seek cover and stay out of Ghost Rider's way while Song Bird and Mach VII took to the sky to make sure that Killgrave didn't luck out and escape again. As the young hero moved toward the facility, Deadpool grabbed his shoulder and said "Hold up... No one *wants* to go in *there*. You would have to be *nuts* to go in there now!" As Johnny turned to his team mate, Wade shrugged and said "Yeah, no kidding, but even *I'm* not that nuts!"
Johnny yanked himself away from Wilson and growled "No... NO!! I am not letting that dickhead get away again! He's going down NOW... FLAME ON!!!"
Deadpool ducked as the Human Torch lit up. At this close the flames would have caused most people sever discomfort if not bodily damage but not Wade Wilson. His healing power was already kicking in as he yelled in the com-link "Hey folks, we have a hot head breaking ranks. Torch is leading the way!"
As Johnny flew into the breach Ghost Rider created, Silver screamed in his fire-proof com-link "STORM! You gave your *word* you would follow *my* orders! Back off NOW!" Johnny knew he was breaking his word. Silver had briefed the team on this possibility. They were to contain the area and avoid the Ghost Rider until he finished his run. After that, Johnny was to try to talk him into abandoning his campaign on this already suffering country. But right now, Johnny couldn't care less. He was going to end this now!
Paladin called out "Hey hothead, for once I would take Wilson's advice if I were you. Silver wants us to maintain the parameter for now and going in there is only going to make it worse... Are you listening Johnny? STORM... DO YOU READ ME???" As the Human Torch flew into the gaping hole in the fortress wall, Paladin continued "Damn it! OK people, we have a rogue agent here so we need to do this by the numbers. Song Bird and Mach VII, maintain the high cover and make sure no hostiles get out. Remember, you're going to be our way out when we salvage what we can out of this. Deadpool, follow Johnny. Silver and I will enter as planned. Black Cat, find Killgrave now! If we can beat the Rider there we might be able to turn this around. Let’s go people."
As Johnny entered the facility, the scene almost made him wretch. It was one thing to see carnage like this on the news, but being this up close to massively gory death and destruction was another. The walls were painted with the still warm blood and guts of several thugs. The lucky were crushed by the masonry exploding inward. Twice that many met their end via the whirling chain, but as he moved down the hall he found the occasional soul stare victim and realized once again the magnitude of his mistake. He was so shocked he almost didn't hear the Uzi click behind him.
Gunfire echoed down the long hall as three thugs cut loose on the hero, but thankfully he had time to go nearly nova. The bullets were nothing special and vaporized before they ever touched him, but going that hot in an enclosed space had its consequences. Wood doors burst into flame and metal fixtures melted like wax. Fortunately the men were far enough away that they didn't flash fry, but the rapid change in temperature and expended oxygen robbed them of their consciousness in mere seconds. As Johnny used his power to draw the heat back from the fires he was able to put them out, but that was when he heard the most unearthly howl of his life. As he turned to face find the source of the noise, he heard Wade say "What the hell was that? I sounded like Lucifer's choir tryouts!"
Johnny was glad to see that Deadpool had caught up with him. Whatever was happening he felt better to have someone to watch his back. The young hero answered "You're probably not too far off. That was Ghost Rider and it sounded like someone put a hurting on him. Johnny pointed at a charred door and said "I think it was from that direction but when I defended myself from the bullets I melted the lock and hinges to the door frame. Give me a second and I will burn the wood to ash."
Wilson drew a katana and replied "Nah, I've got it." With a single swing he sliced the door in two and continued "Caught a deal on Adamantium swords the other day and I've been dying to try them out!"
The heroes didn't have far to go before they ran into the Ghost Rider. He at the center of a large room that had probably been a meeting hall or dining hall. There were strange runes on all the walls as well as the ceiling and floor. At the center of the floor was a large glowing pentagram and over it hung a convulsing Ghost Rider. His agony was written on every twitch and snarl, but it appeared that he was completely helpless before the might of whoever set this trap.
Johnny gasped "This... This is beyond anything that Purple Man would know or that anyone here could have pulled off. He must have called in some heavy favors from a real heavy hitter. I don't know who did this, but how do we help Ghost Rider?"
Suddenly a booming voice answered "You don't, fool!" Deadpool and Torch turned quickly to face the enemy; Doctor Doom and a viciously smiling Natasha Romanoff. Doom continued "I should have known that you were behind this intrusion! Tell me, swine, is Richards behind the Rider or is it some inane idea that came from your festering brain? Surely you would know that the presence of the Rider would demand the attention of *Doom*!"
Johnny was in no mood to bandy words with the genius dictator of Latveria. As the young hero ignited and charged the villain, Romanoff pulled out a strange gun and fired. Immediately the Torch's flames sputtered out as the fire suppressant foam covered him. The young adventurer hit the concrete floor hard as mesmerized woman jumped on him. Before he knew it, his gas mask was stripped off and the former Black Widow had him in an arm bar, forcing his face into the flowing breeze of a running air vent. As he struggled, Natasha chuckled "Fight all you want, hero, you already have enough of the Master's pheromones in you to make you his, but we will make sure that you are good and lost before we take you to him.
Across the room, Deadpool surged into battle with Doom. His blade swung quickly but Doom's personal force field held the weapons back. Of course, the villain wasn't passively waiting for Deadpool to give up or tire. He was shooting blasts from his gauntlets at the mercenary but Wilson was equally quick at defense as offense, sending blast after blast randomly across the room. The battle lasted 10 minute with neither one getting a clear edge until a woman screamed echoed through the chamber.
Deadpool jumped back to get some distance and looked to see what had happened. On the floor was an unconscious Silver Sable who had unfortunately caught a bit of a reflected blast. While she lay helplessly, the now mesmerized Human Torch and Natasha took the silver haired beauty's gas mask off and dragged her to the air vent. While Wade dashed off to help his leader, a gauntlet blast caught him unaware, shooting him across the room and into the wall hard. As he gasped for air he wheezed "My... My... Gas... Mask...:
Suddenly his arms were pinned to his side as Doom growled "Yes, it was shattered by your face first impact on the wall. Unfortunate... for you. Now you will join the Human Torch and Silver Sable in servitude to Killgrave." Wade struggled with all his strength but it was no good. Even if he had the strength to escape, the way the field held him left him with no leverage to even push against. Before he knew it, he was gasping as the air from the vent make his head spin.
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Paladin made a beeline for Black Cat's location. Silver had chosen to find Torch and Deadpool while he secured their burglar. With luck she might have found Killgrave by now and when it came to luck, no one had better than the Cat. At least that is what he thought before he turned the last corner. As he looked into the larger room, he could see into the open door of the sauna. There in the center of the sauna was Killgrave holding Cat's gas mask while Maria Hill held the blond beauty's face in the villain's crotch. Killgrave gloated "Oh come now Black Cat. Let’s see that kitty tongue clean my nasty prick. You know you want it." His smile turned to a maniacal laugh as the heroine began to lick his genitals with gusto.
Paladin called out to the team "Black Cat is down. Repeat, Black Cat has been compromised and is in Killgrave's power now. All uncompromised agents are to go to fallback position 7 niner 7 to regroup. That is 7 niner 7. Going radio silent now."
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An hour later, Killgrave took his new pet to the dining area to see the outcome of his little deal. He already had her dressed like Hill and Romanoff and was enjoying her ardent attentions as they walked, but there was important business that must be completed. He had promised Von Doom much... A third of his cartel's profits, an agreement to keep himself and his minions out of Latveria, and a particular slave for Doom's own. Killgrave smiled slyly as he thought 'Even Dr. Doom has needs. Well he can have the bitch to be his queen for all I can. As long as I can keep the Fantastic Four off my back it's worth it!'
As he entered the great room, the Purple Man smiled broadly as Silver Sable, Johnny Storm, and Deadpool dropped to their knees in homage before him. In the center of the hexagram the Ghost Rider still hung lifelessly but the fire in his skull warned him that the demonic hero wasn't dead yet. Killgrave address his revered guest "Thank you for your assistance, Dr. Doom. I wouldn't have been able to stop the creature without your help. I hope this is the beginning of a long working relationship for us."
Doom snarled "The danger of the Rider needed to be answered, Killgrave. His interference so close to my boarders could not be allowed. As to any future dealings, I will be in contact *if* there is ever anything you can acquire that I would desire but do not think this gives you access to my land! Cross me at your peril. I will now take my payment and be off."
Silver looked happily up at her master as he commanded "Silver Sable, you now belong to Dr. Doom. You will love him and shower him with loyalty and devotion as you would me. Making him happy makes me happy. Do you understand?"
The man hunter jumped to her feet quickly and purred "Oh *yes*, Master! I will server Dr. Doom with my whole heart and soul. He will be my Master from now on!" As Doom turned and left, Silver Sable followed a step behind him like a good slave all the way back to his landing craft. As soon as they got aboard, the dictator took a hypo-spray device and injected a serum directly into her carotid artery. Within seconds the woman shook her head to clear the cobwebs before she said "Thank you Victor. I shudder to think where I would be without your assistance! I am fortunate that you contacted me before I put my team together."
Von Doom raised his hand as he turned to his cockpit "Of course, Silver Sablinova, it is a curtesy I am happy to provide for your assistance in removing the Ghost Rider from my boarders. It would make my plans harder if I had to destroy the creature. But really, you should know better than take work from fools like Johnny Storm. I would leave him in that fool's hands if it didn't mean leaving him in power. You will complete your objectives and take those fools back to America, yes?"
Silver smiled "Yes, Victor, I will complete my project as planned. I will get back to my remaining agents. We will find Punisher and work with the SHIELD agents that are surely coming. By that time, Killgrave will be discovering that I have chosen my agents and he is not as lucky as he thinks."