Avengers: A New Dawn/Chapter 2

Mirrikh looked at the hostage, then at his equipment, two MPs, or two machine-pistols, as well as a unique device, it was like a jetpack, but not quite. When you press a button, wings extend from the side of the thrusters of the pack, or at least, he assumed the pack were the thrusters.

The hostage moved. Mirrikh moved his attention to the prisoner.

"Stun him again," he said as he walked away from him. He heard the faint sound of an energy blast from a pistol. He looked back once more at the prisoner, then walked through the door on the transport that would take them to the Sanctuary III, Thanatos' ship.

He arrived at the command center of the Q-Ship, the transport that they were taking.

"What's our status commander?"

"Not to far, about another five minutes sir."

"Good," Mirrikh said, looking out the view port. "Space, isn't it wonderful commander?"

"Why yes it is, sir."

Mirrikh walked out, back to the main hold where they were keeping the prisoner. Technically, it was all one big section, but part of it was higher than the other, the command center, and then the rest below it. He examined the pack once again.

"Give me the pack."

"Um... sir?"

"Give it to me, **no** questions."

"Uh, yes sir, my apologies."

The soldier handed Mirrikh the pack. He studied it further, examining the colors, design, the basic functions. He slid it on his back, and strapped it on.

"Uh, sir, I don't think it's a good idea to activate that thing in here. Based on old recordings from the Sanctuary II, it is a flying suite."

"I think I can manage."

He was about to press the button when the commander of the ship interrupted him.

"Sir, we've arrived."

"Good," Mirrikh unstrapped the suite, and put it back on the ground. "I'll be up momentarily."

He climbed up the small set of stairs that lead to the control center. He looked out at the *Sanctuary III*, a remarkable ship. One that Thanos himself had been working on for a long time (in secret, of course). Well, he and his slaves. It took him ages, nearly 14 years, while the *Sanctuary*, and *Sanctuary II* only took, maybe two to five years each? He didn't know the exact time, only that it took a while. It was much bigger in comparison, though, he never actually got to see the real things, only images. This one seemed massive in comparison. It could fit up to two-hundred and fifty Q-Ships, like the one he was in now.

They docked like normal, turning sideways, then flying to latch onto the hold. Then, the boarding tunnel would connect from the mothership to the Q-Ship, and they would board. They were met unexpectedly by Thanatos himself.

"Mirrikh, what have you brought me?"

"A prisoner, one of the *Avengers*."

"Ah, good. What else?"

"Nothing sir, just the prisoner," Mirrikh said, lying about the pack, which he wanted for himself.

"Ah, well, let's not delay with the interrogations."

"Yes sir, right away sir." They walked inside one of the corridors. Mirrikh looked at the black and gold walls, watching the soldiers go by. He then caught up with the rest of the group, who had gone ahead.

"Take him to Interrogation Room 4196. I'm sure you know the way, Mirrikh?" Thanatos asked, now looking back at Mirrikh.

"I do sir, and will take him immediately."

"Good," Thanatos said as he continued to walk towards the bridge. "And don't forget to give me his backpack, Mirrikh."

*How is that possible?* Mirrikh thought to himself. Sure, he was the son of a Titan, but...how?

"Surely you didn't think you could keep it hidden from me forever. That would be a shame." Thanatos looked at Mirrikh, knowing that Mirrikh lied before. "You know? If you were any other soldier in my army, you would already be dead. Did you know that?" Thanatos replied hastily.

"I do sir."

"Then. what's to stop me from killing you right now too?"

"Nothing, sir."

"Then why am I not?"

"I don't know, sir."

"Yes you do. You just don't give a damn about it."

"No sir, I just refuse to accept that you value me over anybody else."

"Well then, if that's how you feel, then I should kill you...but, that's not the case. You know? I always valued more because you were highly skilled in each level of combat known to Man, Chitauri, Titan, Kree, Skrull. Every species! You were the most advanced!" Thanatos was yelling now, as he walked towards Mirrikh. "But, not anymore. I put together a few other...*special* people, to back you up, but also to replace you if and when that time came. They will follow your command. Train them well. Do me good," Thanatos said, now patting Mirrikh on the shoulder. His temper seemed to lower quick. In all the time Mirrikh served Thanos in secret, since he was 15, Mirrikh saw that Thanos never had a temper. Yet, his son, Thanatos did. It was fascinating. "O, and by the way, Mirrikh, I want the backpack."