Natasha landed the plane on the ocean, keeping it cloaked and setting it to autopilot. Then she went into the cabin and pulled an inflatable life raft from beneath a seat.
She activated the automatic inflator and tossed it onto the water.
"You two lovebirds, get out of here. We're about to move."
Steve took a deep breath, pulled on his hood, and picked up his shield. He stood, intending to give a few pre-battle words of encouragement, but had no idea what to say.
Janet looked at the still-crying couple, then at the masked people beginning to arm themselves. Suddenly, she suggested, "Captain, look, we're all Superheroes, right? Superhero teams all have team names. Shouldn't we...?"
Put plainly, she wanted to team up with Steve.
Steve nodded. Yes, she was right. They were heading into battle without even a team name. No wonder he could not think of anything to say.
He had led the Howling Commandos and the Invaders. Perhaps now they could have a third team, one beyond the control of S.H.I.E.L.D. or any other force. Only then could they truly act according to their consciences.
"What do you think we should call it?" Steve helped Banner and Betty onto the inflatable raft and watched as they gradually rowed away.
"Captain's Zoo?" Janet thought for a moment before answering a little sheepishly. She pointed at those present, starting with herself. "Wasp, Ant-Man, Black Widow. And the sidekick?"
Bucky's eyes widened. Why was he still the sidekick? What was wrong with young people these days? Besides, even a sidekick was not an animal!
Wait, Black Widow?
As though he had realized something, he discreetly moved a step away from Natasha and leaned close to Steve, as if only the Stars and Stripes could make him feel safe.
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