Hail, HYDRA!

After the battle with the Avengers, Hilde has been captured by HYDRA. Zeke stages a rescue mission to rescue her, but may not make it back, at least, not the same...

## Plot

### Operation: No Agent Left Behind

On March 2, Zeke orders his teammates to continue cleaning the mess at base until he gets back from meeting Mortimer. He climbs into a truck and drives away. Upon driving to 10 Downing Street, Zeke stares at the cloth. He begins to think, and avoids getting into an accident. Upon arriving to Mortimer's office, he is approached by Captain Britain stops him and mentions that Mortimer is talking to someone, and Zeke orders the Captain to stand down, as he is a superior officer. Britain complies and moves out of the way, and Zeke enters Mortimer's Office. He sees Mortimer on the computer and asks what he's doing. Mortimer asks Zeke why he's there, and Zeke mentions that Hilde has been captured by HYDRA.

He then gives Mortimer the cloth belonging to The Winter Soldier. Zeke asks Mortimer if he may go after the Winter Soldier to save Hilde, and Mortimer refuses permission. Zeke mentions that the Winter Soldier is loyal to HYDRA, and enemy of the UK. Mortimer still refuses, and mentions that HYDRA hasn't been active since WWII. Zeke mentions that it was brought back by Baron Zemo, and HYDRA is still a threat. Mortimer tells Zeke that HYDRA resides in Castle Zemo and is considered a part of the Sokovian Government, which ties them into the Peace Treaty. Mortimer tells Zeke to return to Base and not go any forward into the mission, to which Zeke 'complies' and leaves. As he leaves, he contacts Arthur and Eric and tell them to meet at his home.

Meanwhile in the Indian Ocean, Falcon and Captain America emerge from the Ocean, and Steve mentions that Heike probably died in the blast. Falcon mentions that Heike mentioned that they were on a wild goose chase, before Steve attempts to call his fellow Avengers. Steve tells J.A.R.V.I.S. that they need pick up, and is told that they will be picked up by Black Widow. In Zeke's House, Zeke welcomes Eric and Arthur, and Eric asks what Mortimer said. Zeke tells both men that their actions will get them in trouble with the British Government, and Eric suggests that Mortimer denied access to go after Hilde, and that they are going after her behind Mortimer's back. Zeke asks how he knew, and Eric mentions that he use to be a strategist prior to working for Dr. Hank Pym.

Zeke mentions that Mortimer said that HYDRA resides in Castle Zemo, and attacking there would be in violation of the Peace Treaty with the Sokovians, to which Arthur reminds Zeke of Operation: Charlie Horse. Zeke then decides to go through with "Operation: No Agent Left Behind", and orders the men to return to Base for launch. The trio of men then leave the Oxton Household. Upon arrival to Base, Zeke orders Dick, Fan, and Felipe to remain in the Base as he leads a team to Castle Zemo to save Hilde. Zeke then asks where Killpower is, and Felipe mentions that he was reassigned on a new mission by Mortimer. Zeke then tells his team to suit up, and he, Guardian, and Shrink climb into a Quinjet and head off to Castle Zemo. Felipe tells Fan that he hopes three men can handle taking on HYDRA.

### Operation: Kindlefire

In August of 2020, Zeke tells Mortimer that Zena doesn't want to be a member of the Program anymore, and Mortimer mentions that she is property of the British Government, and they'll do what they want with her. Zeke then leaves, frustrated. Hours later in 10 Downing Street, Mortimer receives a phone call and is informed that someone has attacked the Project: Janus Facility. Mortimer asks who's attacking, and the Agent mentions that he doesn't know. In the Facility, Zeke continues to shoot darts at his fellow Agents. He approaches Zena's room and tells her that he is getting her out of there, to which Zena hugs Zeke. Captain Britain arrives and tells Zeke to stand down, only for Zeke to shoot and injure Captain Britain. Zeke tells her to run to the Cradle of Kronos.

Zena does so, and activates it. Zeke grabs a transponder and tells Zena that they're heading to France. Zeke punches in the coordinates and both time travel to Paris, France, on December 31, 1979. Zena asks why they came to 1979, and Zeke mentions that he thought she would like to see the beginning of the 80s. Zena hugs Zeke, and Zeke mentions that he'll take her to London, and that they'll part from there. Zena then smiles, as both board a car and drive away from France. Zeke then returns to 2020, where he is arrested by the Captain Britain Corps. Mortimer smacks Zeke and tells him that he shouldn't of done that, and Zeke mentions that Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings, and Zena was yearning to breathe free. Mortimer tells Zeke that he will forgive him one day, but he will be killed if he every steps out of line again.

Zeke tells Mortimer that he doesn't plan on doing so, as long as the Kingdom isn't on the verge of collapse. Mortimer smirks, before walking away and ordering Captain Britain to let him go. In Present Day, Zeke mentions that they are coming into Sokovian Air Space. In the Castle, Bob mentions that Heike has been Gravely wounded in Antarctica after encountering Captain America. Baron Zemo tells Bob to lead a team to save her, and Bob complies. Bob then leaves, before Red Skull mentions that Heike played her part, and mentions that once the operation is successful, they will unleash their plans. Baron Zemo mentions that their agent in the British Government will signal them when it's time to show the world that HYDRA has returned.

### The First Stage

Arnim Zola reminds him that Cobra made their announcement as well, and Baron Zemo mentions that they will ply power from the Soviets, and he will show the world that the Zemo Dynasty has earned the right to lead. Red Skull mentions that they will ensure the Legacy of the Fuhrer. Baron Zemo then asks for Zola to prepare the specimen for the Procedure, and Zola asks why he wanted Hilde. Zemo mentions that she is a descendant to a traitor of the Reich, and she will make a fine example to any traitors. Red Skull mentioned that the German and Austrian nations had turned their backs on the Reich, and once they deal with Britain, they will come for Germania. Arnim Zola mentions that the Patient is waking up.

Baron Zemo wakes up Hilde from her sleep. Hilde asks Zemo what Zemo wants, before going on to mention that what Zemo is doing is against the Peace Treaty. Heinrich tells Hilde that the Treaty only works on Sokovia, not HYDRA. Zemo then tells Hilde that she is going to be put through "Special Treatment". Arnim Zola enters the room, as Zemo explains that Zola is going to remove the Adhesive X from him, and place it on her, making her the first victim of Adhesive X. Arnim Zola picks up Hilde and places her in a tube. As Hilde yells in horror, Zemo enters the other testing tube. Red Skull orders Arnim Zola to begin the procedure. The Union Fury Quinjet lands in a forest outside of Novi Grad, and Zeke orders the Union Fury to advance on the Castle.

The trio are approached by Helmut Zemo, who asks what brings them to Castle Zemo, and Zeke asks to speak to Baron Zemo, his father. Helmut tells Zeke that Baron Zemo is busy, and Zeke tells Helmut to step aside, or he will assault him. Helmut refuses, and Zeke tells Shrink to attack Helmut. As Zeke and Arthur run down the path to the Castle, Eric knocks out Helmut, then runs to catch up with the others. Both enter the Catwalks of Zemo's lab, where they find Hilde screaming in the Testing Tube. Zeke prepares to dive down, until Eric stops him, pointing out Red Skull and Arnim Zola. Zeke orders Shrink and Guardian to distract them, as he frees Hilde. Shrink suggests a better option. Zeke asks what it is, and Shrink simply shrinks down and disappears.

As Shrink runs up to Zola and begins penetrating his armor, Red Skull receives a warning from Helmut Zemo that British Agents have infiltrated the Castle. Red Skull orders all HYDRA personnel to defend the Castle and hunt down the infiltrators. Shrink begins to rip out wires and re-route wires, causing Zola to go haywire. As Zola is left shocked, Red Skull orders him to figure out what is happening and stop it. Zeke orders Arthur to move in. Arthur then jumps down and lands on the floor. As Red Skull turns around, Guardian pushes him and Zola out of the lab, then locking himself and Zeke in. Zeke jumps down and approaches the tubes, and finds Baron Zemo in one. Baron Zemo wakes up and exits the tube, surprising Zeke.

Zeke then engages in a fight against Baron Zemo. Meanwhile, Shrink exits Zola and runs through the cracks of the door into the Lab. Red Skull then orders Zola to unleash the Winter Soldiers. Arnim Zola then leaves to his OTHER lab, where he unleashes two pods, and one of the Winter Soldiers awakens. Zeke then gains momentum and pushes Zemo back into the testing tube. Zeke uses the control panel to stop the procedure and entomb Zemo in suspended animation. Zeke then breaks the other tube, freeing Hilde. Hilde wakes up, and Zeke discovers a scar on her. Hilde wakes up, and kisses Zeke, thanking him for saving her. Zeke asks what Zemo wanted with her, and she mentions that they wanted to rid Zemo of the Adhesive X, and they thought she was the perfect specimen to be the next carrier.

Arthur tells Zeke that they are stuck in there, as several HYDRA soldiers are trying to break in, and Shrink is all alone. Shrink tells Arthur that he is just fine, and HYDRA soldiers begin to pound on the door, demanding for the Agents to surrender. Hilde asks what they're going to do. Meanwhile in the Southern Ocean, Bob scours the Ocean in search of Heike Zemo. A fellow Agent spots her, and Bob orders to bring her aboard. A partially scarred Heike is placed on the boat, and Heike asks if Captain America is dead, and Bob mentions that he doesn't know. Heike then falls unconscious again. Bob orders for the HYDRA Agents to return to Castle Zemo, and the HYDRA boat begins to turn around.

### The Second Stage

Zeke thinks, before spotting Zemo's Adhesive X Cannon. As the HYDRA soldiers prepare to break down the door to the lab, Arthur blasts the cannon, killing the HYDRA soldiers. The agents exit the room, and begin shooting HYDRA agents. Zeke is apprehended by Sinthea Schmidt. Sinthea Schmidt manages to stab Zeke, who turns and shoots her in the head, injuring her. Zeke is then separated from his teammates after being shoved to the side by Wermacht. Arthur tries to go back for Zeke, but is almost mowed down by HYDRA Soldiers. Shrink mentions that he'll handle the soldiers, as Arthur and Hilde run back for Zeke. Both are approached by Screaming Mimi and Eisenkreuz.

Screaming Mimi tells the pair that they'll foil HYDRA's plans, and Arthur mentions that HYDRA should've died with the Third Reich, before being sent flying by Mimi's scream. Zeke then manages to stab and injure Wermacht. Zeke then begins to run through the halls of the Castle, and is reunited with his allies, as well as the Masters of Evil. Zeke then shoots and injures each member, and Hilde mentions that HYDRA's soldiers are weak. Zeke then orders his team to start making their way out of the Castle. They find the tunnel out of the Castle, and begin to run down it. Before they can leave, they are stopped by a HYDRA soldier named Josef, who jumps right in front of them. Zeke orders Shrink and Guardian to take Hilde and get the hell out of there. They comply, and run past Josef. As Josef prepares to shoot them, he is stopped by Zeke.

Zeke asks Josef who he is, and Josef mentions that he is one of the many Winter Soldiers. Josef approaches Zeke, who simply grabs out his pistol and shoots Josef in the head, killing him. Zeke runs down the tunnel after the others. Red Skull orders the Defense Walls to activate, and a soldier does so. A Laser-Defense Wall activates, which severs Zeke's right arm off, and causes it to disintegrate. As Zeke recovers from the loss of his limb, he is attacked by the ORIGINAL WINTER SOLDIER. The others turn back to see Zeke facing the Winter Soldier alone, and Guardian orders Shrink and Commando to return to Base as he goes back to help Captain Legion. Eric complies, and drags Hilde with him, as Arthur runs back down the hall to Zeke's position.

Arthur tries to pass the Defense Wall, but stops as he reaches the wall. Zeke tries to take on the Winter Soldier, but is eventually knocked unconscious. Arnim Zola orders the wall to open, and the soldier complies. The Wall deactivates, and Arthur leaps towards the Winter Soldier. Arthur advances and forces the Winter Soldier back. The Winter Soldier gains the upper hand and pushes Arthur back. The Wall reactivates, and the Winter Soldier eventually shoves Arthur's left arm into the defense wall, causing it to disintegrate. As Arthur yells in pain, the Winter Soldier knocks Arthur out, telling him that he didn't stand a chance against HYDRA's ace assassin. The Winter Soldier picks up both soldiers off the ground and walks down the tunnel back into Castle Zemo.

### Shadows of the Past

In April of 2016, Zeke watches as Reginald Mortimer is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Zeke says goodbye to Minister David Cameron. Zeke is then introduced to Reginald Mortimer, who tells him that he has plans for the United Kingdom, and tells Zeke that he wants him to see them. Zeke then salutes to Mortimer and mentions that he is willing to do anything to see the Kingdom's future, to which Mortimer smirks. In 2019, Zeke is sent on a mission to defeat Pyro in France. He is nearly roasted by Pyro, who manages to set the Notre Dame Cathedral on fire. Zeke looks in horror to what he has done. In October of 2021, Zeke watches as Mortimer initiates an act against people who aren't High Society. Zeke tells him that it's wrong, and Mortimer mentions that he doesn't care.

On February 4, 2023, Zoey warns the Union Fury that if the terrorists make it to New Zealand's coast, multiple civilians will die. Zeke mentions that he's picking up a faint signal on the New Zealand mainland. Zoey mentions that one of the King's daughters had went missing a couple of days ago, and it might be coming from her. Zeke mentions that he's going to rescue her, and Zoey mentions that they need him. Zeke mentions that she needs help, and they will be able to hold the line till he gets back. Zoey grants him leave, and Zeke flies off to the mainland. In Fiordland, Zeke lands his jet and heads into the forest. Zeke then uses a tracker, and finds a few members of the Moaros in a small camp. He cricks his neck, before grabbing a silencer and putting it on his gun.

He then begins to shoot some of the Maoro Terrorists, and finds Princess Brittney. He reassures Brittney that she will return safe and sound to her home, before Zeke draws out his swords and begins slashing the terrorists. After killing the remaining terrorists, he frees Brittney. He then carries Brittney to his jet and sends it on Autopilot to Wellington. Zeke contacts Zoey Benn and mentions that he might take a little longer than needed. Zoey mentions that it's alright, as half of the terrorists are already shot down. Zeke smirks and mentions that she was worried for no reason. In present day, The Winter Soldier arrives in Zola's lab, where Arnim Zola frees Baron Zemo. He slams both down on the floor, and Arnim Zola pauses on freeing Zemo, to thank the Winter Soldier for stopping the heroes.

Arnim Zola then mentions that both heroes will make lovely Winter Soldiers. Helmut walks in the lab, and Red Skull orders him to contact their ally in London...

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* The Union Fury
	+ Ezekiel-Amadeus Oxton/ Captain Legion
	+ Arthur Smith/ Guardian
	+ Eric O'Grady/ Shrink
	+ Fan Gan Zhou/ Zanshi
	+ Darren Muldoon/ Aerobolt
	+ Felipe Correia dos Santos/ Bullet Man
	+ Hildegard von Zidlitz-Holmes/ The Commando
* Brian Braddock/ Captain Britain
* Reginald Mortimer
* The Avengers
	+ Sam Wilson/ Falcon
	+ Steven Rogers/ Captain America
* Zena Riley/ Zero
* HYDRA
	+ Baron Zemo
	+ Bob
	+ Johann Schmidt/ Red Skull
	+ Arnim Zola
	+ Col. Helmut Zemo
	+ Heike Zemo
	+ Masters of Evil
		- Sinthea Schmidt
		- Wermacht
		- Screaming Mimi
		- Eisenkreuz
		- Empirak
	+ Winter Soldiers
		- Josef
		- James Barnes/ Winter Soldier

* Mutants
	+ St. Jean Allerdyce/ Pyro
* Zoey Benn
* Brittney Knightley

## Soundtrack

* "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons
* "Castle of Glass" by Linkin Park

## Episode Casualties

* HYDRA Soldiers
* Maoro Soldiers
* Josef

## Notes

* Characters to Debut:
	+ Zena Riley/ Zero, Sinthea Schmidt/ Rototen, Timotheus Eisenfaust/ Wermacht, Klaus Bosko/ Eisenkreuz I, Nikolai Dragic/ Empirak, Melitta Zlato/ Screaming Mimi, Josef, St. Jean Allerdyce/ Pyro, & Brittney Knightley.
* Characters to Appear in the Series so far:
	+ Captain Calvock, Emily Oxton, Baron Zemo, Helmut Zemo, Ezekiel-Amadeus Oxton, Michael Oxton, Natalia Oxton, Annabelle Oxton, John Oxton, Amy-Evie Oxton, Zachary Oxton, Elizabeth Oxton, Arthur Smith, Hildegard von Zidlitz-Holmes, Edward Knight, Michael Bishop, Laxman Bobbili, Gang Hu, Zan Hu, Elietzer Abbott-Chaves, Aaron Tobias, Finn Callaghan, Kitto Hammett, Captain Haddowitz, Reginald Mortimer, The Black Baron, Zoey Benn, First Mate Boatwright, Hauptmann Mittel, Captain Bonham, Captain Bray, Hauptmann Jansen, Captain Camlee, Director Nixon, Captain Roy, General Bolton, Naomi Levy, Sarah Elliott, General Shelby, General Messenger, Evelyn Necker, Captain Reston, Privateer Stuart, Privateer Hunter, Courtney Ross/ Saturnyne, Major Boylen/ Cloud-9, Heike Zemo, Queen Elizabeth II, Mrs. Windsor, Ferris Alfredson, Adam Quill, Ellen Bancroft, Harry Monz, Chantel Day, Clair Evans, Damien Welathy, Desmond Myles, Deckard Lennox, Elise Grant, John Ainsley, Karac Skinner, Felicity Cockburn, Naomi Ashworth, Trigger Smith, Ottiwell Lucian, Hamato Hayashi, Chelsea Alberts, Poppy Knight, Cherry Solman, Anthony Stark/ Iron Man, Henry Oxton, Juan Fu Liu, Ameka Agrinye, Olinda Zeigler, Henrietta de la Quois, Olga Kaufer, Annahoff Muller, Mrs. Le Cartier-White, Dawn von Essen-Prenderghast, Jarod Spencer, Ashley Holmes-Falsworth, Felipe Correia dos Santos/ Bullet Man, Marcia Correia dos Santos, Lucio Correia dos Santos I, Altair Barros, Snake Eyes, Fan Gan Zhou/ Zanshi, Darren Muldoon/ Aerobolt, Timothy Sanrahan/ Blowtorch, Marissa Faireborn/ Lady Kaye, Robert Remus/ Sgt. Slaughter, Conrad Hauser/ Sgt. Duke, Kim Arishikage/ Jinx, Ronald Tadur/ Dusty, Marvin Hinton/ Roadblock, Abel Kibbey/ Breaker, Courtney Krieger/ Cover Girl, Christopher Lavigne/ Law, Thomas Arishikage/ Storm Shadow, Victor Drath, James McCullen/ Destro, Dr. Mindbender, Anastasia de Cobrai/ The Baroness, Constantin von Djangovich/ Firefly, Serpentor, Edith Teurvigne/ Bayonet, Zartan, Zandar, Zarana, Hung Van/Blipwire, Tomax & Xamot, William Fowler Jr., Nick Fury, Stefano De Luca, Luca De Luca, Aurora De Luca, Guido Tedesco, Archangelo Vitelli, Lucy Vitelli, Brunello Zegardi/ Guerriero, Caderina Zegardi, Claud Manicello, Vittoria Manicello, Yussaf, Ali Zaman, President Esmail Hussain, Aasif Ackbar, Rahim Malek, Jolek Mahmoud, Lord Conrad von Zidlitz, King Hussa Fakkadi, Tarek Zaman, Brian Braddock/ Captain Britain, Adolf Hitler, Johann Schmidt/ Red Skull, Wilhelm Strasse/ Deathshead, Helga von Schabbs; Gruber Brinkhaus, Jacques Guillard, Shoshanna Dreyfus, Martin Guillard, Steven Rogers/ Captain America, James Barnes/ Bucky, William J. Blazkowicz, King Oscar von Zidlitz, King Maximus de Corcillon, Queen Victoire de Corcillon, Bridget von Hammersmark, Reinhardt von Hammersmark, Heinrich Himmler, Montgomery Falsworth/ Union Jack, Sid Ridley/ Captain Midlands, Daniel Dreyfus-Guillard, Fergus Reid, Julius Malarkey/ Killpower, Fred Erkens/ Chamo, Raymond Pist, Morgan Lester, Dusty Frye, Krzys Donatowicz, Piers Hext, Mary Muldoon, Natalie Knightley, Bob Dobalina, Dmitri Bukharin/ Airstrike, Mikhail Ursus/ Ursa Major, Lia Petrovich/ Sputnik, Yelena Belova/ Crimson Widow, General Diaton Rasputin, Harold Attinger, Quentin Charles, Clayton Abernathy/ General Hawk, Barley Hedgwick/ Datatrax, General Morshower, Maria Hill, Cameron Klein, Bruce Banner/ The Hulk, Clint Barton/ Hawkeye, Hank Pym/ Ant Man/ Giant Man, Janet van Dyne/ The Wasp, Samuel Wilson/ Falcon, Ulysses Klaw, Simon Williams/ Wonder Man, Brock Rumlow/ Crossbones, Tony Masters/ Taskmaster, Eric Williams/ Grim Reaper, Constanzia von Djangovich/ Crimson Cowl, Eric O'Grady/ Shrink, Arnim Zola, Zena Riley/ Zero, Sinthea Schmidt/ Rototen, Timotheus Eisenfaust/ Wermacht, Klaus Bosko/ Eisenkreuz I, Nikolai Dragic/ Empirak, Melitta Zlato/ Screaming Mimi, Josef, St. Jean Allerdyce/ Pyro, & Brittney Knightley.
* It is confirmed that Heike survived the bombing of her ship.