C147 Failed Recruitment

C147 Failed Recruitment

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Exiting the Hydra base, Peter carried Pietro with ease, his sister Wanda weakly following behind. The siblings exchanged weary glances, their bodies frail and exhausted from their ordeal. As they reached the clearing where Peter's ship was parked, their eyes widened in shock and awe.

The sleek, angular design of the small Jedi ship gleamed under the sun, looking like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. To them, it was a futuristic marvel, a stark contrast to the grim reality of their captivity.

Wanda, despite her exhaustion, couldn't help but stare in wonder. "Is that...?"

"Yep," Peter replied, adjusting his grip on Pietro. "It's a Jedi ship. Impressive, isn't it?"

“What’s a Jedi?” Pietro asked, still trying to catch his breath. “And... and how did you get?"

Peter gave a small smile. "Long story. Let’s get you both on board first."

He guided them up the ramp into the ship, the door closing behind them with a soft hiss. Inside, the interior was sleek and minimalist, with advanced technology integrated seamlessly into the design. Wanda and Pietro's eyes roamed the cabin, taking in every detail.

Peter gently set Pietro down on a cushioned chair, and Wanda quickly took a seat beside him, her concern for her brother evident despite her own fatigue. "Are you alright?" she asked, her voice soft and worried.

Pietro nodded weakly. "Yeah... just tired."

Peter moved to the cockpit, settling into the pilot’s seat. As he began to power up the ship, Wanda and Pietro continued to look around in awe. The interior lights flickered to life, casting a soft glow over the sleek consoles and displays.

Wanda's curiosity got the better of her. "What is all this?" she asked, her voice filled with wonder.

Peter glanced over his shoulder, a small smile on his lips. "Advanced technology, far beyond what this planet has to offer..." Before they could ask more questions, Peter hit a button on the control panel. “Brace for the shockwave,” he warned.

“”Shockwave?”” The siblings repeated in confusion.

*Boom!*

A few seconds later, a loud explosion could be heard as a distant rumble echoed through the ship.

“?!” Wanda and Pietro jumped in fright, turning to look out the window.Vissit novelbin(.)c.om for updates

Through the viewport, they saw the Hydra base they had just escaped from engulfed in a massive explosion. Flames and debris shot into the sky, the building crumbling and burning. Their eyes widened in fear, unable to comprehend what just happened.

Peter smirked, satisfied with the outcome. "Just making sure there’s nothing left for third parties to loot," he said nonchalantly. "Better safe than sorry."

With a few deft movements, Peter took control of the ship, lifting off the ground. The vessel hummed with power, and within moments, they were shooting into the sky, leaving the burning base behind.

Wanda and Pietro stared out the window, the sight of the burning base fading into the distance.

Pietro and Wanda exchanged nervous glances as the ship soared through the sky. "Where are we going?" Pietro asked, his voice tinged with both curiosity and suspicion.

Peter, focused on piloting, gave a mysterious smile. "It’s a surprise. Trust me, if you liked this ship, you’ll love where we’re headed next."

Wanda’s eyes filled with tears, a mix of relief and frustration. "But we didn’t get to... we didn’t..."

Peter placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I know. It’s not the same as getting your own revenge, but you’re safe now. And we’ll make sure that Hydra can never hurt anyone else again."

The twins stood in silence, processing the weight of his words. There was a certain satisfaction in knowing that Hydra was being brought to justice, but it also felt incomplete. They had suffered so much and wanted to play a part in bringing their captors to justice...

As Peter was talking with the twins, he noticed Magneto walking over with Xavier rolling beside him. He greeted them with a nod. "Hey, how did your part of the operation go?"

Magneto nodded, his expression serious. "It went as planned. We've captured many prisoners since someone is so against killing..." he grumbled, obviously referring to Xavier.

Xavier rolled his eyes and added, "Well, excuse me for valuing the sanctity of life..."

Peter smiled. "Good to hear. By the way, these are Pietro and Wanda," he gestured to the twins, "two mutants who were held captive at my last target location."

Pietro and Wanda eyed Magneto and Xavier warily, still not used to trusting anyone. “...”

Magneto, however, immediately recognized an opportunity. "Mutants, you say?" he began, a persuasive tone creeping into his voice. "You know, we could always use more strong mutants in the Brotherhood..."

Xavier shot him a warning look. "Erik, please. Let's not start this now." He turned to the twins with a kinder expression. "Besides, look at them. They’re still children. They’d be much more at home in my school. It’s a lot safer than living a life of crime with you..."

As Magneto and Xavier started to bicker, trying to sway the twins to their respective sides, Pietro and Wanda exchanged a look of growing discomfort and suspicion. The sudden and aggressive recruitment pitches were not sitting well with them.

Peter noticed the twins’ discomfort and stepped in. "Alright, alright. You two can do your sales pitch later. Right now, Wanda and Pietro need to get some rest and be checked over by a doctor."

Realizing they might have jumped the gun, especially after seeing the disinterested and suspicious looks on the twins' faces, Magneto and Xavier exchanged a glance. "My apologies," Xavier said, a touch of regret in his voice. "We didn’t mean to overwhelm you."

Magneto nodded in agreement. "Indeed. We still have prisoners to unload from our ship. We’ll finish this conversation later."

As Magneto and Xavier excused themselves to finish up the tail end of the operation, Wanda and Pietro watched them go, their dislike evident.

"They seem... intense," Wanda commented, her voice laced with unease.

Pietro nodded. "Yeah, I don't trust either of them."

Peter shrugged. "They’re not all bad. They just care a lot about the mutant race. However, if you decide to consider their offers, I’d go with Xavier. Magneto means well, but he’s technically a wanted terrorist."

The twins were shocked to hear that. "A terrorist?" Pietro asked, incredulous. "Why are you working with him then?"

Peter sighed. "As I said, Magneto means well. He just tends to resort to violence to achieve his goals. Anyway, let’s get you two to the infirmary. Maybe we can get a Jedi healer to look you over."

As Peter was about to leave the hangar with Pietro and Wanda, the sound of the hangar doors opening again made him pause. He turned to see a few more ships coming in to land. Curiosity piqued, he waited to see who it was.

From one of the ships, Peggy Carter emerged, her authoritative voice ringing out as she barked orders to the Shield agents who followed her. They were carefully carrying a podlike chamber, about the size of a human.

Peter’s eyes widened as he heard Peggy’s next words. "Be careful with him! If Bucky is injured in any way, I’ll have your hides!"

His heart skipped a beat as he caught a glimpse of the person inside the pod. It was Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier, encased in the cryogenic chamber. ‘I completely forgot about him...’ Peter admitted to himself.

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