Chapter 23: 14
Once everyone sat down, Kiddo teleported in front of them.
"Alright, everyone. I have something to show you before we watch the next story," Kiddo said. "We're going to be watching a Marvel One-Shot first."
"Marvel One-Shot?" Ojiro questioned.
"It's a short video between the stories," Kiddo answered. "There are a few of these that I will show you in different points."
"Okay. So what is this one-shot about?" Thirteen asked.
"This one-shot will address the aftermath of the Duel of Harlem from The Incredible Hulk," Kiddo answered. "It'll also answer your question, All Might."
"What did I ask? I forgot." All Might asked.
"You'll remember when you see it," Kiddo answered as he signals Ragdoll to turn the movie screen on. "Now then, let the one-shot commence!"
00:00 - 00:05
"Who is that?" Ojiro asked.
"His name is Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Kiddo answered. 'Well, more like an undercover agent for HYDRA but they don't know that yet.'
00:05 - 00:23
"Hey, Coulson!" La Brava said.
"It's always nice to see a familiar face." Gentle said while sipping his tea.
"Both of you already know Coulson?" Midoriya asked.
"Of course, we watched the previous three stories while we were doing our assignment," Gentle answered. "He's currently La Brava's favorite character because she reminds him of me somehow."
"That's kinda sweet." Hagakure said.
"S-Shut up…" La Brava said while her cheeks were blushing.
"What is he doing here though?" Kaminari asked. "I thought he was in Mexico."
"Are you that dumb, duncehead!?" Bakugo angrily asked. "This f*cking story takes place between The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2! He didn't went to Mexico yet!"
"All right, all right. I was only asking." Kaminari said.
'I'm not sure but I think Agent Coulson and Agent Sitwell are in Mexico.' Kiddo mentally said.
00:23 - 00:26
The audience were curious about what it didn't go well. By how Coulson speaks, it must've been bad news.
00:26 - 00:31
"Who are they talking about?" Makoto asked.
"The World Security Council," Kiddo answered. "It is an international council formed of politicians from some of the Earth's most powerful countries to function as oversight for S.H.I.E.L.D."
"So S.H.I.E.L.D. is the slave and they're the master. How wonderful." Dabi sarcastically said.
"I wonder what their request is," Midnight said. "I hope it isn't serious."
00:31 - 00:33
"WHAT!?" The audience yelled.
"Nevermind. It's serious than I thought." Midnight said.
"They want Blonsky on the team!?" Fuyumi questioned. "Are they talking about the Avengers Initiative!?"
"Why would they want that monster on that team!?" Iida angrily asked.
Shigaraki scoffed, "Typical government. They're too predictable."
The audience were in disbelief. Why would the World Security Council recommend the monster on the team!? What are they thinking!?
00:33 - 00:40
The heroes and students were furious upon seeing the Harlem Incident again while the villains were enjoying it, except for Spinner.
"Exactly! Why would they want the blood seeking murderer on the team!?" Fuyumi angrily asked.
"He slaughtered so many people without any remorse," Mirio said while clenching his fists. "And they want him on the team!? What are they thinking!?"
00:40 - 00:44
"Of course they would! Why am I not surprised!?" Toga angrily said as she threw her knife on the ceiling.
"But Dr. Banner and Mr. Hulk saved everyone," Eri said. "Why are they blaming them?"
"The man and beast risked their life to save everyone, but the government will pin the destruction on them," Gentle said. 'I understand his situation. I once tried to help someone, but I failed and was blamed for injuring a Pro Hero.'
"Darling…" La Brava mumbled as she gave him a hug.
"It looks like you were right, Nezu," Midnight said. "The Hulk wouldn't be seen as the hero of the incident, which was expected, but I didn't think they would blame him for the destruction."
"It's a shame," Nezu said. "He saved everyone and the city, but he wouldn't receive an award."
"Man, Banner just couldn't catch a break huh." Kaminari said.
Toga scoffed, "This is why they shouldn't have helped. The people wouldn't acknowledge them as heroes."
The audience pitied Banner. Despite performing a heroic act, he was still labeled as a villain by the government. Iida began to think whether the villains were right about them being unfair. If his closest friends were labeled as villains by the government, would he consider them as a threat or would he consider the government as unruly? He doesn't know.
00:44 - 00:51
"How can anyone call him a war hero after what he did!?" Uraraka angrily asked.
"They took the opportunity to pin on Hulk because he was already a fugitive while they made Abomination the hero because he was a veteran soldier." Aizawa answered.
"That doesn't justify the pain and destruction he caused!" All Might yelled. "The council must change their minds, otherwise, they'll regret it!"
"This is hilarious. The government want to free a power hungry, homicidal monster to join the idiotic team of superheroes, the same team where that iron f*cker was almost recommended while they pinned the incident on Banner and Hulk," Shigaraki said while creepily laughing. "And the so-called 'World Security Council' are supposed to be the good guys? What a joke!"
"This world is too broken like our's," Spinner said. "They simply don't understand true heroism. Banner and Hulk displayed it, yet they aren't acknowledging it. I must purge them for Stain!"
"Do you still think that government are the 'good guys', Ingenium?" Dabi mockingly asked.
Iida gritted his teeth, "I… don't know…"
The heroes and students were in disbelief. The council wanted to free Abomination, who is a dangerous A-Rank Villain, and recommend him to join the team while they blamed Hulk, the one who resolved the Harlem Incident. They couldn't believe that the government would create such decisions in this universe. They wondered if their government is the same.
00:51 - 01:25
"That's an absolute bullsh*t!" Bakugo yelled.
"Are they really going to release a dangerous villain because the council told them to?" Natsuo worriedly asked.
Aizawa sighed, "Unfortunately, yes. There's nothing we could do about it as much as I hate it."
The heroes despise the current situation. If their government would release Muscular, they're unable to complain because they wouldn't able to help people once their licenses are revoke. They have no choice but to comply, much to their annoyance.
"I wonder, would any of you will agree with their plan?" Kurogiri asked.
"We… have to. We have no… choice." Cementoss hesitantly said. "We would be… labeled as traitors if we complain."
"So you're willing to let a dangerous villain roam around freely because you're all afraid to shout at the government?" Dabi questioned before laughing. "That's absurdly ridiculous. Why did I thought of becoming a hero when I was a child? The heroes are this naive!"
"No. If I have heard that they're going to release the villain then I would do everything with my power to stop them," All Might said which surprised everyone. "Even if it means being labeled as a traitor! I can't risk innocent people die knowing that I could prevent it."
"Me too. I would choose to become a vigilante if it means preventing villains like Abomination or Muscular from escaping." Midoriya said which surprised everyone again.
"Deku…" Uraraka mumbled before smiling.
"How can I sit back peacefully when there's a villain on the loose?" Mirio asked. "If the government refused to retract their decision then I'll fight them! I don't care if they're the government!"
"Mirio…" Nejire and Amajiki mumbled.
The audience were in disbelief at the three heroes' statements. They would rather protest against the government instead of supporting them if they ever release someone like Abomination. The students admired their declaration while the heroes were conflicted about their protest. Spinner was starting to see Mirio as a true hero but he wants to learn more about him before he makes the assumption.
01:25 - 01:37
"A sabotage. That could work." Aizawa said.
"I thought you were not supposed to be against the council's request?" Kurogiri questioned.
"Well, they'll still fulfilling the request," Nezu answered. "They were only ordered to ask for Abomination. It depends on whether Ross will set the Abomination free or refuses to hand him over."
"Huh. So they're still complying with the horrible request but everything will turn out alright." Midoriya said. "Wow, the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are smart."
"The only government agency that I approve," Spinner said. "They wouldn't be fooled by their higher ups' false statements and announcements. If only every agencies are like them."
01:37 - 01:47
The audience chuckled when Coulson was teasing Agent Sitwell for being a great patsy.
01:47 - 01:59
The audience smiled when they heard the description while the certain man-child was furious.
"I remember my question now." All Might said.
01:59 - 02:05
"The Consultant," Midoriya said before smiling. "There's only one consultant who we all know."
The entire audience nodded, "Yep."
02:05 - 02:11
"So that is why Stark was there," All Might said. "That certainly answered my forgotten question."
"I guess Stark returns the small favor by being the annoying consultant." Melissa said before giggling.
02:11 - 02:44
"And the full circle is complete." Makoto said.
"So he was talking to Ross about adding Abomination to the Avengers Initiative." Nejire said.
"Does Stark even know that he was asking for a villain to be freed from jail?" Natsuo asked.
"I think so," Midoriya answered. "Stark must've already heard about Hulk and Abomination through the news because he wasn't really surprised about the Culvar University Incident. So I assume he already knew about their existence before the news was even aired."
02:44 - 02:47
"Is… Coulson eating pancakes?" Makoto asked.
"He is," Fuyumi giggled. "I guess their pancakes do taste good as Sitwell said."
02:47 - 02:55
"Yes! Tony Stark has saved the day again!" Hagakure cheerfully said.
Shigaraki scoffed, 'Damn you, Stark!'
All Might sighed, "Thank goodness. I'm grateful that he is behind bars."
"Kiddo, may I ask where Abomination is being held captive?" Naomasa asked. "He would be in Tartarus if he was on our world, but considering this universe is still relatively new to superhuman beings, is there a prison that is strong enough to contain him?"
"They do," Kiddo answered. "Abomination is being currently held in the Vault, a cryo-cell located at a facility in Alaska by the United States Armed Forces under the watch of General Ross."
"Cryostasis? Isn't that a bit… cruel?" Uraraka asked.
"It is, but it's completely reasonable because this world isn't used to dealing with superhuman beings such as Abomination," Naomasa answered. "In our world, Tartarus is capable on containing powerful and dangerous individuals such as Abomination, but it was only because Quirks has existed for two centuries. Our world has time to adapt from harsh conditions while this world has not, so containing Abomination through cryostasis is the best option until they built a proper prison to house superhumans."
Toga scoffed, "Who cares? Being frozen forever is mercy. He deserves to die for what he did to Banner and Betty!"
"It seems that my Quirk is capable on containing Abomination," Shoto said. "I wonder if it can also contain Hulk."
"An ice can contain the beast and the monster but my Quirk couldn't stop them? That's so unfair." Midnight pouted.
"You're not the only one, Nemuri." Present Mic said.
Aizawa rolled his eyes, "Kids."
02:55 - 03:38
The audience chuckled when Stark bought the bar because Ross tried to remove him from the place.
"Of course he would. Why didn't I think about it?" Yaoyorozu said.
Aizawa sighed, "It was so unnecessary."
"And it was such a waste of money!" Uraraka angrily yelled which slightly frightened her classmates.
03:38 - 03:57
"And that's end of the Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant," Kiddo said. "What did you guys think?"
"I'm in disbelief that the 'World Security Council' actually wanted to releasw Abomination," Midnight said. "They should've known that he was happily killing innocent people in Harlem."
"They even called him a 'hero'. He was no hero!" All Might said while clenching his fists.
"We should be grateful to Stark, Agent Coulson, and Agent Sitwell for preventing it, but mostly Stark." Melissa said.
"It would've been hilarious if a villain joined the superhero team," Shigaraki said whilw laughing. "The people will fear the heroes because of the monster, but then Stark has to ruin it!"
"You gonna cry about it, brat?" Bakugo mocked while smirking which angered Shigaraki.
The audience were glad that Abomination wouldn't be released from his cryo-chamber any time soon. There would've been a massacre if he was roaming around freely.
"The people may have a happy ending, but the council of nurseries still blame Brucey and Hulky of everything that happened," Toga reminded. "The two of them are unable to have a happy ending."
The audience then frowned after the realization. They hoped that the law would forgive Banner for his actions so that he could finally live a proper life instead of running away from fear.
"Now that the one-shot has ended, it's time for the real action," Kiddo said. "Get ready to feel the thunder, ladies and gentlemen!"