Cap couldn’t believe he was on the same plane with Black Tarantula and he wasn’t trying to kill the guy. But he guessed the saying “Desperate times call for desperate measures” was true to the utmost in this case. Black Tarantula, Molten Man, Man-Wolf, and Big Man all showed up at the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier looking to help Cap and his allies against Count Abyss and his allies. Revenge motivated Black Tarantula more than anything because he wanted to get back at the Crimson Pirates who were now working for Count Abyss. Cap figured there couldn’t be much harm in Black Tarantula lending a hand because they were going to need all the help they could get. Attacks were popping up all over the world. Nebulon and Gullin were attacking Phoenix. Khimera was swarming Austrailia with monsters. Dr. Demonicus and his monster abominations were overrunning Mexico City and the Crimson Pirates were wrecking apart the city of Belfast. The biggest threat, Count Abyss, was in Seattle. Cap hated what had happened to that city. He wondered if Count Abyss decided to attack there on purpose just to add to the destruction wrought by the Pale Riders.

Cap looked at his “squad” of Undying, Black Tarantula, Molten Man, Big Man, Man-Wolf, and Maggott. His squad would hopefully be able to pack a big enough punch to topple Count Abyss. “Alright everybody we’re about to land!” Cap shouted. The plane landed with a hard thud. Cap couldn’t help but wonder who the pilot was.

“Okay guys let’s get out of this plane so we can let these pilots fly back to the Helicarrier,” Cap ordered. Black Tarantula didn’t like being ordered around by Captain America, but he would put up with it if it meant him getting revenge

. “Captain America! So nice to have seen you show up,” Count Abyss exclaimed as he appeared out of thin air.

“Count Abyss today you’re going down! Attack now!” Cap said as he threw his shield at the Count. Molten Man began to fire lava, Man-Wolf, Big Man and Black Tarantula charged and Maggott launched thousands of his metal maggots. Everyone was playing their part in defeating the monster Count Abyss.

The Count began to stagger at the onslaught of power that was thrown at him, but he had a trump card that no one was counting on. He snapped his fingers and Cap fell to the ground in agony. “What’s wrong with him?” Black Tarantula asked angry that the leader of this little outfit would suddenly fall out.

“I don’t know, but just keep attacking!” Undying said. She began to look into Cap’s eyes and saw a massive energy building inside of him. Before she could warn the others a psi-wave came blasting out of Cap’s eyes knocking all the heroes out.

“Cobweb, I was starting to think you weren’t going to do your job,” Count Abyss laughed as he approached the unconscious body of Cap.

“Don’t get too happy!” Undying said as she awoke from her temporary stupor.

“What? How can that be?” Count Abyss stuttered shocked any Earther could stand up to the power of the Mindscape.

“I’m the Undying Force and it’s time you learn what that means!” Alicia yelled as she blasted Count Abyss. His body suddenly began to shrink smaller and smaller till he was gone.

“I hope you enjoy your time in Mephisto’s realm,” Undying said exhausted realizing that she had barely contained Count Abyss. His power was truly awesome, but it wasn’t a match for the power of the Undying.

Two Days Later

“Steve how could you do that?!” Sharon asked shocked that Cap had given Cobweb sanctuary in his head.

“Sharon I did it for you and Maria. Now I know you may not like the fact that I gave up some space in my head to help you, but you really can’t be mad at me for helping that little girl.”

“Yeah I guess I can’t, but how long is he going to stay in there?” Sharon asked.

“He said he’s going to stay in here till he is sure that Count Abyss or his allies won’t try to come after him.”

“Well I guess I can deal with that. So what are you going to do with the little girl?”

“I’m going to adopt her!”

“What?! Steve I really don’t think you’re ready to be a parent especially not with the life you live.”

“Look Sharon she doesn’t have anywhere else to go and I refuse to send her to an orphanage,”

“Fine, but I’m letting you know now that you are going to regret this.”

“Sharon how did your tribunal go today?” Cap asked wanting to change the subject. He knew it wasn’t the best subject to change to, but he couldn’t think of much else.

“Well, they were actually pretty nice about it. They have gave me a six month suspension and that knocked down my clearance level a couple of notches, but that’s about it.”

“I’m glad to hear it! You’re one of their best agents and you shouldn’t be knocked off so soon!”

Meanwhile in Central Park…

“Where are you heading off to Japeth?”

“Well I hate to leave you Alicia, but Captain Kerosene says he wants to me to come along with him to find something in England.”

“Don’t feel bad about leaving me I’m perfectly fine where I am for now. Who knows I might catch up with you one day,” Alicia smiled.

“Sure thing,” Maggott said as he leaned over and gave Alicia a kiss on the cheek and waved goodbye.

Alicia watched as an old lady fed an almost endless amount of pigeons. Her life had totally changed since the Undying Force became one with her. She could see again and her life hadn’t been the same since then. Of course there was a drawback to all this power. Alicia felt more and more everyday that the power was growing stronger and stronger. As if it was taking her over. Sometimes she would dream of the Undying using it’s power in horrific ways. She didn’t know where this dark side was coming from, but she had heard tales of another cosmic power that went horribly wrong when bonded with a human, but she wasn’t going to allow that to happen to her. She was stronger than that and she had more willpower than that. Her whole life had been one big struggle and this was no different from any other time. She would and she could overcome this.

“I need to go back to the FF and finally get a grip on these powers. I’m sure Sharon and the rest will understand. This is something only Reed and the gang could help me with,” Alicia said flying off into the air.

Author’s Notes

I know some of the people who may have been reading Cap might have been expecting some big epic battle, but unfortunately I couldn’t deliver due the recent terrorist attacks and them effecting me personally. I rather not go into too many details. Anyway I’ve had fun with Cap and I don’t have any regrets, but just wait until you are dazzled by Will short whenever he takes over.

Brent