Chapter 7
(MARE NUBIUM, LUNA)
" You fools!! " the Dark Lord of the Decepticons heatedly yelled and stood up from his throne when he heard what had transpired from planet Earth. " Why did you ever fail me in this mission!! "
The blue and red Decepticon both bowed in shame and sadly sighed when Starscream, Barricade, and their fellows loudly laughed at the other them and peeked at the doorway, hearing Megatron's furious ramblings and cursings.
" Lord Megatron, some people have hindered us in taking down that traitor and the holder of the Control Stone, " Shatter humbly spoke.
" We tried everything! " Dropkick added.
" Who hindered you?! " Megatron stressed his question. " Tell me! "
" The Autobot Elita One, some humans and then the Kree man who called himself Mr. Marvel, " the red Decepticon answered. " My Lord, this is really difficult to deal with such new enemies that we have aside from Skyblade. "
" The Autobots might find us what we are doing! " the blue one added.
" You fools!! " their supreme leader got infuriated and clenched his both fists, hitting the wall and causing a large crack. They became more horrified than ever in seeing their superior got insane." You two have never learned from your mistakes! You should make your job done next time! "
" But my liege, " Shatter and Dropkick spoke in unison with a hint of worry and fear.
" My Lord, maybe you could give them a chance, " another dark bodied Decepticon shrugged and walked over to his superior.
" What is it, Soundwave? " Megatron asked and turned to his trusted spy.
" Shatter and Dropkick have done their part in making trouble for some people of the blue planet. I would suggest to call some back-ups just in case they have failed, " Soundwave raised his hand in interjection and explained. " For that matter, our potential enemies will be hindered from our own acts and get their mission done. What do you think, my Lord? "
Megatron pondered to his trusted one's advice and suggestion. Then, he looked at the other two and smiled. Finally, he knew what to do next.
" Good idea, Soundwave. I would like the sound of it! " he grinned.
" Yes, my Lord, " Soundwave nodded in agreement. " We should plan for the next thing to do. I assume this will be more effective than ever. "
" Right, " Megatron nodded and turned to the other two. " All right, I shall pardon your mistakes and need your full cooperation for Soundwave's plans. "
" Yes, Lord Megatron, " Shatter nodded. " We will do our best this time! "
" We guarantee you there will be no mistakes! " Dropkick added.
" Good... Now, let's proceed. This will be for a long term act and success! "
(Avengers West Coast Compound, Los Angeles, CA, 10:30 PM)
Skyblade or Zeta spent watching the bright full moon and the starry night sky at the building's rooftop. For him, it was very serene and breath-taking to see the celestial bodies. He eyed at the bright distant star where Cybertron was found and sadly sighed which he remembered how his former colleagues had terrorized his fellow people and the other races in the universe.
Suddenly, the ex-Decepticon eyed on the bright bluish-white star near the moon and got suspicious of it. Using his mechanical red eyes, he scanned the radiant object and realized it was not a Decepticon. He sighed in relief and continued to scan it. The bright unidentified flying object was fast approaching when Zeta got startled and covered his eyes. Just then, the luminous being was in front of him.
" You're too bright! Who are you? " he asked. " Don't tell me, you're another alien race who tried to invade another planet."
" I don't mean to harm you, but I come in peace, " the deep male voice calmly answered and smiled.
Zeta smiled back and found him very familiar. He gradually removed his hands and opened his eyes. The radiant being revealed to be Mr. Marvel who was holding a Space Stone. The Kree Eternal's radiance from his Light Soul and Infinity Stone slowly ceased and levitated in front of Zeta.
" I knew it was you all along, Mr. Marvel, " he said. " Tell me, what brings you to visit here? "
" I just came from another universe and forgot to tell you some important things, " Mr. Marvel answered. " I have seen some visions of Dr. Pyromaniac and you being hunted by some evil Living Machines from another world. "
" That may be true, " Zeta nodded and explained. " Few days ago, some of my former friends had come to banter me and another Autobot aside from the one whom you have mentioned to me. "
" Yes, that's exactly what I have seen. "
" Mr. Marvel, I need your help and ask you some questions. "
" Go ahead, " the Kree Eternal nodded.
" If ever those Decepticons would continue to haunt me and Dr. Pyromaniac, what should I do? "
" You have to keep disguising yourself as a humanoid or perhaps join the Men in Black in order to protect Dr. Pyromaniac and his family or anyone who's associated with him. "
" You mean that secret organization that monitors extraterrestrials? "
" Yes, " the masked Kree Eternal nodded and continued. " In that way, your enemies will never keep searching for you. "
" This must be a good idea, " Zeta nodded back in agreement. " Which means, I am going to be his bodyguard. "
" Good point. Do you still have any questions? "
" Yes. What if they find and attack me, what should I do? "
" You need to defend yourself, Zeta. This is the only way that you can spare yourself from them. "
" And how about the Control Stone? "
" Yes, that one too. Someone will be after and take it from the Inhuman MIB scientist. "
" No wonder, why the Decepticons are after it. Is Megatron interested with it? Do you have any visions of him taking it and killing the holder of that Infinity Stone? "
Mr. Marvel sadly sighed and nodded as he had seen that scenario. Zeta was waiting for him to answer the question.
" Unfortunately, yes, " the Kree Eternal broke his silence.
" Is there a way to prevent and fight against that brute? When is it going to happen? How about their ally SHIELD? Will they help me too?"
" Yes, they will, but it may be a challenging task for you to do, but this will take place a decade from now in this universe. You must plan and prepare for any eventuality that will happen. "
" I see, " Zeta spoke determinedly. " Mr. Marvel, I will keep all your reminders and promise to protect him and fight my enemies. "
" Zeta, I need to let you know something, " the Kree Eternal added.
" What is it? "
" My fellow Kree in this universe has a great disdain to your race for a long time. Don't be so hard on him and need to respect and help him. "
Zeta remained silent and sadly sighed which he recalled his former colleagues had attacked planet Hala for the conquest of the evil Cybertronian faction throughout the cosmos. The Kree Eternal's reminders had sunk into the Cybertronian's head.
" Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know that, but I will keep in mind and do what you have asked for me, sir. "
" I absolutely know he will forgive you, " Mr. Marvel sincerely smiled and replied. " Sometimes, wounds and scars take a long time to heal. Only you can find a way to mend and rebuild it. "
" I understood that, sir. That is indeed true, " Zeta said and changed his topic. " Anyways, I had visited you in SHIELD when you are in deep coma and your wife tirelessly took care of you. It's too bad I never saw your children, there"
" Yes, Gourai had told me that before. You were one of those visitors who came in the late hours of the evening. My children would have been there to meet and ask you a lot of questions, but they were asleep in this place. "
" That's understandable, Amnon. They needed more energy in taking care of you during those days. "
The Kree Eternal got surprised to hear which his real name was mentioned outrightly. For that matter, he didn't want to expose his true identity in this universe. Zeta grinned and shrugged when he noticed the masked hero's weariness and apprehension.
" I didn't tell anyone, but how..."
" Don't worry, I will keep your secret, no matter what. I promise not to disclose this to anyone, " Zeta chuckled. " Your wife mentioned your true identity to me. I hope she has your permission to do so, while you were recovering. "
" Right, I knew why she did it in purpose, " Amnon sighed in relief and then laughed. " I hope you will keep your promise. "
" Yes, sir. I will. "
(TEN YEARS LATER: BIRNIN ZANA, WAKANDA)
" So, the chief asked us to secure some objects of Kree-Wakandan technology, right in this facility and warehouse? " an Owl Faunus in black suit and dark glasses scratched his chin. " They seem to be very important. "
" Yes, Agent IS, " Agent Zeta nodded and scanned the metal crates, seeing the items were safe. " Princess Shuri and some people had developed them for more than a decade. Those are valuable objects. We cannot let anyone to intrude and steal all of them. "
" Sure, got it, " Agent IS started to inspect the items and curiously held a device, studying it. " This is a sophisticated one and very cool enough to use it. Very sturdy and compact with such a Vibranium coating and parts. I do like to use this for medical purposes. Is this a new cosmic photon energy powered microscope? "
" To answer your question, yes. But, did I ask you boys to play that? " a dark-skinned lady with a large bun on her head asked and crossed her arms. " Remember, these are confidential items, not for public purposes. "
" Why is that? "
" We cannot release them unless they are proven and tested to be functional and safe, " Shuri answered and raised her left hand interjection. " Ten years ago, there was a semi-massive invasion of beings and the one with a SIVA virus who took in-charge of the entire kingdom. They all took the Vibranium reserves and our defense systems were corrupted. From then on, we learned our lesson and made sure everything is in good hands. Now, do you understand what I mean? "
" Yes, Princess Shuri! " the Owl Faunus MIB agent-physician got frightened and heard the story when he bowed in shame and instantly placed the medical equipment into the crates. " Forgive me for my curiosity, I didn't mean to steal it or do something bad! I'm so sorry! "
" Your duty is to secure and monitor this place along with the Dora Milaje. If you need to see, inspect, and use the equipment and prototypes, you should ask my permission to do is. Is it clear? " Shuri sternly reminded.
" Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry! "
" Agent Zeta, please remind your partner to focus at work, " the Wakandan princess turned to the Cybertronian MIB. " He easily gets diverted. You have understood my brother is very strict to some personnel. "
" Yes, ma'am, " Zeta smiled and nodded no furiously. Then, he turned to his partner. " Come on, IS. We need to get going. "
" R-right, " IS wryly grinned and chuckled. " Our duty must always come first! "
" Glad to hear that from you, " Shuri sarcastically smirked.
The two MIB agents were in duty to check around the perimeter along with the Dora Milaje troops. They had to make sure that this premise should be safe from any potential perpetrators who tended to steal the objects and destroy the area. A dark-skinned man wearing a white lab coat was busily testing the medical equipment and scanning it using his red pupils. After he finished his work, he indignantly glared at the two MIB agents. He recognized the gray-haired one with red pupils in his both eyes and secretly scanned him, finding out to be a former Decepticon turned MIB agent. Shuri noticed one of her laboratory staff who kept an eye on the MIB agent and called his attention when she stood beside him and cleared her throat.
" What are you doing? You are supposed to be working not staring at anyone else, " she sternly reminded. " Do you understand? "
" Your Highness, I am just..."
" Working or staring at the two? "
" Working and thinking about this new equipment needs more modifications, " the Wakandan lab assistant answered.
" Make sure you are working, " she said, loudly laughed, and gently punched her assistant's back. " Go, get busy and crazy! "
" Yes, your Highness, " he emotionlessly answered and ignored her gesture.
The male lab assistant watched Princess Shuri walking away when her brother King T'Challa had come to talk to her. Then, he turned his attention to the two MIBs. He secretly used a holographic computer and began tapping and typing some cryptic codes and messages.
" I found you now, Skyblade. We will get you very soon, " he evilly grinned and thought. " We will hinder you in protecting the one with the Control Stone. "
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