Agent Hill watched the three Helicarriers slowly rise from underground from the ground control room and reported over her headset.
"They've initiated the launch."
Steve adjusted his earpiece. "Oz said there were a few more Hydra agents disguised as lab technicians at the launch console. They started the sequence while Fischl was rescuing people. They've been dealt with now."
"She did everything she could. There was no stopping it." Agent Hill wasn't blaming her. The chances of preventing the Helicarriers from taking off had always been slim. They had anticipated this situation long ago.
"Is everyone else in position?"
A few voices soon came through their headsets.
"Actually We Can Still Save It Team, in position."
"Happy Fish Want to Fly Team, in position."
"The Gentle Killer Never Gets Cold Team, in position."
"Ice and Fire Magic Chef Crunch-Crunch Outside Drip-Drip Inside Team, in position."
"Between Us We Can Eat Three Delicious Heads in One Bite Team, in position."
Hill: "..."
Commander Hill, who wouldn't bat an eyelid even if a mountain collapsed before her, now had her brows tightly knitted. Wh-what... who on earth was who?
Steve's expression was quite something too. He should never have agreed to Tony's suggestion to let the kids name their own teams.
Sam, on the other hand, found it pretty entertaining. He turned toward Steve and suggested excitedly:
"How about we pick one too?"
Steve smiled at Sam as he looked at the Helicarriers now clearly visible below. "Too late. You're already on the Avengers team."
"Mm~" Sam positively beamed at that.
"Old ice cube, I've saved a spot for you and the little chick on number three. Get over here."
Tony's voice came through their headsets.
"Let's go, Sam. We've got a ride."
Steve picked up his shield and beckoned to Falcon