Christopher Martin

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  • Chapter 91 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Sokovia HYDRA Research Base Lower Basement Level (Dr. Whitehall POV) "I am death," The Armored Figure intoned, his words dripping with a macabre sense of finality. "And I've come to collect what is owed." The tension in the air was palpable as his gruff, modulated voice reverberated through the dimly lit corridor and hung over me like a shroud. The flickering beam of my flashlight revealed only a glimpse of his ominous form advancing with an eerie grace that sent a shiver down my spine. As he…
  • Chapter 90 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Sokovia HYDRA Research Base Basement Level (Omniscient POV) "Join us, Pietro," Dr. Whitehall announced cheerfully, projecting his voice for the young man outside the cell. "Come and greet your sister." At his words, the young man who stood just outside the reinforced cell doors, his head bowed in contemplation, suddenly started forward with inhuman speed. In an instant, he appeared inside the chamber, his body stiff and awkward as he gazed at the woman restrained within. The metal attached to…
  • Chapter 89 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Sokovia HYDRA Research Base Main level (Omniscient POV) "W-wait, what?" Ruby exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock as her mind struggled to process the situation. "Brock, what are you talking about? Why would you want to kill my mom?" Brock sighed, a mix of frustration and annoyance evident as he spoke. "Look, it's complicated," He said, his voice dropping the jovial tone it had possessed only moments ago. "And I don't really feel like going into a whole thing right now. Just know that your mom's…
  • Chapter 88 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Sokovia HYDRA Research Base A Few Moments Earlier (Brock POV) In the cockpit of the cloaked hovercar hovering high above the imposing HYDRA Research Base in Sokovia, I sat alongside my two trusted subordinates, Ava and Zeru, as I fix my eyes on the base below us. "This place's security is no joke," Zeru said, his voice holding a note of awe as he looked over the scans of the compound, "Force field, alien-tech weaponry...they really don't want anyone getting in or out." "Hydra must've paid a…
  • Chapter 87 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Washington D.C. The Next Morning (Omniscient POV) Meanwhile, as Brock and his team made their way to Sokovia, Captain America, Black Widow, and Falcon continued their mission to stop Project Insight in the heart of Washington D.C. During their investigation, they had discovered Camp Lehigh, an abandoned training facility from World War II, and stumbled upon the preserved consciousness of Arnim Zola, now in the form of an AI. After a tense conversation with Zola, they learned about the Algorithm,…
  • Chapter 86 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Canada, Appalachian Mountains HYDRA Preparatory Academy Courtyard A Few Moments Earlier (Brock POV) Approaching the imposing gates of HYDRA Preparatory Academy, I could feel the tension building in the air. Beside me, Ava and Zeru also prepared themselves for what lay ahead. I took a step forward, my muscles tensing beneath my armor, ready to smash through the gates with my formidable strength, when Zeru put his hand on my arm, signaling me to wait. "Hold on, Boss," Zeru said, his mechanical…
  • Chapter 85 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Canada, Appalachian Mountains HYDRA Preparatory Academy The Blackwoods Next Day (Brock POV) As the sun rose on another morning, the hovercar ventured deeper into the Canadian wilderness, skirting the edge of the rugged mountains. The scenery below was a desolate expanse, devoid of human habitation, its untouched beauty captivating yet haunting. In the distance, snowcapped peaks rose majestically, crowned with icy-blue tips that danced with the wispy clouds above. The sight was both…
  • Chapter 84 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Washington D.C The Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D Headquarters) Few Hours After the Compound Escape (Alexander Pierce POV) As the dust settled within the charred and blood-soaked grounds of the Triskelion, I stood amidst the wreckage, my authoritative gaze sweeping over the desolate scene with a volatile mix of seething anger and deep-seated resentment. The air was heavy with the acrid scent of smoke, a tangible reminder of the chaos that had unfolded, as the bitter taste of defeat lingered on my lips,…
  • Chapter 83 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Washington D.C The Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D Headquarters) (Omniscient POV) The sprawling grounds of the Triskelion extended far beyond the towering skyscraper itself, forming a fortified islanded compound that exuded an aura of authority and security. As one approached the facility, a sense of formidable authority permeated the air, leaving no doubt that this was a place of immense importance. Lush greenery adorned the meticulously maintained landscape, offering a stark contrast to the imposing…
  • Chapter 82 — MCU: Skull and Bones Cover
    by Christopher Martin 2014 Washington D.C The Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D Headquarters) Secretary Pierce's Office (Alexander Pierce POV) Settling into the seat behind my desk, I look over at the monitor on the far wall, where a live feed of the building's security cameras plays out. Pressing a button on my keyboard, the monitor focuses in on one of the camera feeds, showing the inside of one of the elevators in the building. The view inside of the elevator enlarges to fill the screen, and I let out an anxious breath as I see…
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