On the Verge of War

After their mission from Finland, tension begins to grow, as the United States recovered a secret file from the raid. President Fowler plans the file as a weapon against Minister Mortimer...

## Plot

### Finland, A Few Missions Ago...

Back on January 31, The U.F.'s Quinjet flies overhead to the Military Center in Oulu. Zeke tells Elizabeth to land the Quinjet, as they shall begin their mission to recover stolen files. Elizabeth follows her orders and lands the Quinjet. Zeke tells his teammates that the Finnish Government had found random files popping up all over their Main Hub System. He goes on to mention that the Finnish Government doesn't know that they're there to recover the files. Zeke tells them to proceed with extreme secrecy. Zeke hands Elizabeth a computer and tells her to start hacking into the Building's security system, though she will have to do it in the cold. Elizabeth then plugs the laptop into the building, and tells Zeke that they can go in.

Zeke, Hilde, Arthur, Fan, and Georgio enter the building. Several security guards spot them, and Zeke orders his team to take them out. Elizabeth tells Zeke that the files should be three floors down. Zeke leads the team to the file room and begins searching through files. Zeke then gets an order from Mortimer: Too release all files into the World Wide Web, they can search for the file there, then pluck it out of the internet. Zeke agrees, and Zeke orders Hilde to hack into the files and start downloading onto the internet as he and the others defend her. Zeke then kills a couple of Finnish Security guards, as Hilde begins downloading all files onto the Internet. Zeke says they're mission is done, and they need to leave, now.

### The Vienna Conference

Everyone rushes back to the Quinjet, Elizabeth cuts the connection, and the Quinjet flees Oulu, Finland. Upon the flight back to London, Zeke tells everyone that things are about to get messy in Finland now that all of their secrets are online. Dick mentions that the Finnish have been making the European Union upset lately, so they did a good thing. Zeke tells Dick that they haven't finished the job yet, and he suspects that something is up, as the United Kingdom is also making everyone else mad. On February 27 in Vienna, Austria, Reginald Mortimer arrives and begins to speak with other National Leaders about the actions of the Union Fury. President Fowler asks Mortimer what he plans to do with the Union Fury, and Mortimer mentions that he plans on defending the World Order from conflict.

Fowler tells Mortimer that he is creating more conflicts by sending the Union Fury on multiple missions. President Thunberg tells Mortimer that the Union Fury's actions have left a trail of collateral damage throughout the European Continent. President Jokela tells Mortimer that thanks to him, all of the secrets and personal information of the Finnish Nation are now scattered throughout the globe. Mortimer mentions that he didn't plan for the Union Fury to do so, and that he has sent an Agent to help Finland piece back their information back together. Baron Zemo tells Mortimer that the Union Fury had attacked the borders of Sokovia, and made off with some vital information. Mortimer tells Zemo that he knows, but it was in the act of freedom, as Zemo had started the Bloodshed War, and his team simply went to police them of any plans.

### Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

President Fowler mentions that his men picked up a file from Finland, and it holds vital information on Mortimer. He mentions that some of his men are working on decrypting it in the Pentagon. Mortimer demands the file back, and Fowler refuses. Mortimer tells Fowler that if he doesn't return the file, he'll wage war on the United States to get it. Fowler refuses to surrender the files, though Mortimer mentions it'll be best for both nations if he does. The meeting ends, and Mortimer contacts the Union Fury. He orders them to return to the United Kingdom. Courtney tells Mortimer that they are a little busy at the moment. In Ashgabat, Captain Legion, The Commando, Guardian, & Killpower are being chased by Gara Dan Soldiers.

Aerobolt tells Zeke that he spots the Assassin and is going to take the shot. As Killpower turns to begin killing soldiers, Aerobolt takes the shot killing the Assassin. Saturnyne tells Zeke that they need to head back to London immediately, and Zeke orders everyone to make it to the Quinjet. The Turkman President tells his soldiers to arrest the Gara Dan Terrorists. The President then contacts Captain Legion and thanks him for the heads up, before Zeke tells the President that he's only doing his job. Killpower annihilates a few soldiers, before being gun-downed. Captain Legion orders for Saturnyne to bring the jet as he goes back for Killpower. Zeke uses Killpower's gun to kill soldiers, as the Quinjet comes back around. Saturnyne uses the Quinjet's Gatlin guns to shoot the remaining terrorists.

A nearby car blows up, and nearly kills Zeke. The Quinjet lands, and Felipe helps Zeke drag Killpower back onto the Quinjet. The Quinjet flies off, and Zeke tells Saturnyne to watch what she does and she apologizes for nearly killing him. The Quinjet then flies back to London. Upon arrival to London, Saturnyne mentions that she'll take Killpower to a medic, before reminding Zeke that the Union Fury is wanted in 10 Downing Street. Zeke orders his team to head there, and everyone leaves except Hilde. Hilde senses Zeke's pain and tries to comfort him. She asks him to talk to her. Zeke sits down and tells Hilde that he's been losing faith in the Government since Liz's abduction. Hilde tells Zeke that he can't changed what happened, and Zeke tells Hilde that he could, but it would warrant his arrest.

### A Chill within the Spine

Hilde asks what he means, and Zeke informs her that he built the first ever time machine, prior to the Bloodshed War. Zeke goes on to mention that every mission that he ever led, it was in name of the United Kingdom, but he senses that Mortimer is hiding a secret that could change the fate of the Kingdom. Hilde asks what it could be, and Zeke mentions that he doesn't know. But he has noticed that Mortimer has rid any threats to his power, and is changing laws to the point where the Nation could collapse. Hilde asks what he suggests, and Zeke mentions that he might have to lead a Resistance to bring Mortimer into Order. Hilde mentions that if they do so, she will follow him, before kissing him. Zeke kisses Hilde back, before both get into his Aston Martin and head to 10 Downing Street.

As Zeke and Hilde arrive at 10 Downing Street, Zeke tells Hilde that he has to make a call. Hilde walks in and tells him not to take long, before walking in. Zeke then begins to call Elizabeth, only for it to not answer. He then leaves a message, apologizing for what happened, and that he would have prevented it if he could. He then asks his sister to take care, before walking in. Hilde sits down in the War Room, and asks her teammates how their days are going. Most remain silent, and Felipe mentions that he has not seen action since he was a child and ran away from home a lot. Hilde is left stunned, and Felipe mentions that his father was very abusive. Hilde is approached by Necker and offered some tea, which Hilde accepts. She then gets a text from a friend and texts her back.

Zeke enters the room and begins to mention that they came a little too early, as Mortimer is still above Belgium. Dick asks how they beat Mortimer to England if they came from a further destination, and Zeke reminds him of Traffic and the fact that they fly in one of the world's fastest jets. Hilde asks what they're supposed to do in the mean time, and Zeke suggests playing a game of cards. Hilde, Arthur, Felipe, and Dick agree, and Fan mentions that she's never played cards before. Zeke brings out his cards and begins to shuffle them, before asking if they would like to play 'Hookers'. Hilde and Arthur show excitement, while the rest are left curious. Zeke mentions that it's a Battle Royal of war, while they talk about things that exist or don't exist.

Fan asks to play, and Zeke hands out all the cards. Dick asks why it's called Hookers, and Arthur mentions that their friend Scott Masters was a pimp and conman, and named the game that after his time as a pimp. Zeke then begins the game, and Felipe goes first. Felipe asks Zeke if a "Jewish Terrorist" exists, and Zeke names Miranda Jordan. Dick goes and asks Hilde if an elf exists, and Hilde flicks her ears. Hilde then asks Fan if a "Red-Headed granddaughter of Himmler" existed, and Fan mentions it as false. Reginald Mortimer arrives and asks where Saturnyne and Killpower are, to which Guardian mentions that Killpower was injured in Turkmenistan. Reginald asks where they are, and Arthur mentions that they are at the New Kingsington Hospital.

Reginald then orders everyone to pick up their mess, and Zeke picks up his cards. Curious, Hilde asks Mortimer why he's mad, and Mortimer mentions that they failed a mission. Zeke asks which one, and Mortimer mentions the Finland Mission. Zeke mentions that they were only supposed to dump the files onto the Internet, then have Saturnyne pluck it. Mortimer asks how the file managed to fall into the hands of the Americans, and Courtney walks in on the meeting and asks what she missed. Zeke asks Courtney if she managed to pull the Finnish file from the Internet, and Courtney admits that she failed to do so. Zeke mentions that because of that, the Americans have some dirt on the Prime Minister. Reginald then tells Courtney that she is being stripped of her membership of the Union Fury.

### On the Verge of War

Devastated, Courtney flees the room, and Arthur goes after her. Mortimer tells Arthur to come back, and Arthur mentions that everyone makes mistakes, and Mortimer mentions that there can be no mistakes in the Union Fury. Arthur, angered, mentioned that Courtney was their best chance at getting the files. Mortimer mentions that they are going to have to retrieve the file from the United States' Pentagon, but they will need a new hacker to do so. Dick asks what they have to do, and Reginald repeats his order. Zeke mentions that the United States' Pentagon is a big target, and attacking it will cause an outrage throughout the United Nations. Mortimer mentions that he has spoken, and orders for the Union Fury to figure it out, but don't contact him till they have the file on hand. He then ends the meeting, and the Union Fury leaves.

In the Union Fury Base, Arthur asks Zeke why he didn't stand up for Saturnyne, and Zeke mentions that he would've lost some credibility if he stood up against him directly. Zeke mentions that it might've been for the best that Saturnyne was decommissioned from the team. Zeke then tells his teammates that they'll have to find a way to head to The Pentagon, locate the file, and retrieve it. Evelyn Necker arrives at the facility and hands Zeke some schematics of the Pentagon. Zeke then turns on a holographic version of the schematics and begins to make the plan. Zeke mentions that the File will be in "The Safe Room", guarded by the CIA and the FBI. Zeke mentions that they are also going to have to deal with the defense wall.

Fan asks how they're going to get passed it, and Zeke mentions that they'll find a hacker smart enough to plant a Spider-Bot virus on the defense wall and have it exist long enough for them to get in and out with the file. Dick shows a little bit of anxiety, and Felipe asks if he's fine. Dick mentions that they're going to raid his home country for the UK. Zeke mentions that it's for the greater good, and Dick insults Zeke, before leaving. Zeke tells Fan to comfort Dick, as he continues on with the plan. Felipe asks Zeke if he dealt with hacking, and Zeke mentions that his best hacking was over balconies. Felipe asks where they could find one, and Zeke mentions that he has an idea. Hilde asks who he has in mind, and Zeke orders for his team to head to Baltimore for the meantime.

Zeke contacts Mortimer and mentions that his team is heading off to the United States and won't be back for another while. Mortimer encourages Zeke to finish his mission. As the Union Fury climbs aboard a Quinjet, and Hilde asks where Killpower is. Killpower comes aboard the Quinjet and mentions that he's ready for action. Zeke welcomes Killpower back to the team. As the Qunjet flies towards the United States, Killpower asks what became of Saturnyne. Zeke mentioned that she had been decommissioned by Mortimer for failure. Killpower mentions that Saturnyne would've been a great asset for the mission, and Zeke mentions that he has someone in mind. Zeke then calls Saturnyne and orders her to rendezvous in the Valley of Death in California.

Meanwhile in 10 Downing Street, Necker approaches Mortimer and asks what will happen if the Union Fury fails. Mortimer mentions that he will have no option, but force the United Kingdom into war. Evelyn mentions that the British Military has minimal forces active since the conclusion of the war, and Mortimer mentions that he has a 'Mercenary Army' in mind. Evelyn asks who, and Reginald mentions a German General named "Dellheim Ruskrieger", leader of the Gehornte Teufel. Evelyn asks when they would take in effect, and Mortimer mentions that depending on the turn of events, within a month. Evelyn mentions that she will make the transference, and Mortimer tells her to wait.

### Baltimore

In Baltimore, Killpower asks what they're going to do, and Zeke tells him that they're going to raid the US Pentagon to retrieve a file from Reginald Mortimer. Zeke prepares to leave aboard his jet, and Arthur asks where he's going. Zeke mentions that he's rendezvousing with Saturnyne in California. Arthur asks what is gonna go on in California, and Zeke mentions that he's going to prepare the connection. Arthur wishes him luck, before Zeke leaves to California. In California, Elizabeth exits her class and is approached by Zeke. On February 13, 2023, Zeke informs Saturnyne and Killpower that they are going to head to Sokovia on a mission from Mortimer. Killpower tells Zeke to bring his A-Game.

### Operation: Charlie Horse

Zeke tells them that they are going there to steal some information from the Sokovian Military. Hilde asks why, and Zeke mentions that Baron Zemo has been trying to find a bypass since the conclusion of the Bloodshed War. Zeke then informs the team that they are to get the information out of Heike Zemo out of any means. Killpower loads his gun, while Hilde readies some explosives. Saturnyne mentions that they are coming up on Zadar, Sokovia. Captain Legion orders his soldiers to move out. Captain Legion, The Commando, & Killpower jump out of the Quinjet and start attacking Sokovian Soldiers. Zeke tells Saturnyne to get to a safe distance before she is shot down. Saturnyne flies away, as the Union Fury continue to fight the soldiers.

Bob informs Heike that the Union Fury are attacking, and Heike tells him to delete all files on Operation: New Empire and flee back to Castle Zemo. Bob asks what she plans on doing, and Heike mentions that she plans on surrendering. Bob mentions that she will not last long, and Heike mentions that they're all part of Mortimer's Chessboard. Heike then leaves, and so does Bob. Zeke, Hilde, and Killpower slaughter more Sokovian soldiers, before being approached by Heike. Heike offers to surrender, and Hilde asks if they could trust her. Killpower offers to neutralize her, and Heike mentions that she won't fight. The Union Fury place their weapons down, before Zeke approaches Heike. Zeke asks for the information that Sokovia is hiding in the dark.

Heike mentions that everything they have is on a file, and hands the file to them. Heike mentions that the world is playing against Mortimer, and only time will tell if they'll play his game. Zeke, concerned, doesn't believe Heike, and has Killpower knock her out. The Union Fury then leave, while Heike lays on top of a HYDRA seal...

TO BE CONTNUED...

## Featured Characters

* The Union Fury
	+ Ezekiel-Amadeus Oxton/ Captain Legion
	+ Hildegard von Zidlitz-Holmes/ The Commando
	+ Arthur Smith/ Guardian
	+ Felipe Correia dos Santos/ Bullet Man
	+ Darren "Dick" Muldoon/ Aerobolt
	+ Fan Gan Zhou/ Zanshi
	+ Elizabeth Oxton/ Cybernet
	+ Georgio Oxton/ Rogue Agent
	+ Julius Malarkey/ Killpower
	+ Courtney Ross/ Saturnyne
* Reginald Mortimer
* Evelyn Necker
* Vienna Conference
	+ President Fowler (America)
	+ Minister Thunberg (Sweden)
	+ Minister Jokela (Finland)
* Sokovian Military/ HYDRA
	+ Baron Zemo
	+ Heike Zemo
	+ Bob, Agent of HYDRA

## Soundtrack

* "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons
* "Riot" by Three Days Grace

## Notes

* Characters to Debut:
	+ Bob Dobalina
* Characters to Appear so far in the Series:
	+ 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
* "Gara Dan" is a Turkmen Terrorist group that is Turkmen for "Black Dawn".
* Dellheim Ruskrieger is this continuity's version of the name "Dell Rusk". If you do know who Dell Rusk is, you'll know who will make their return to the series.
* Minister Thunberg is a fictionalized version of Climate Change Activist Greta Thunberg.