nextgen_citizen (nextgen_citizen) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-11-28 23:16:00

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I was minding my own business when....
The shoot for his latest movie, The J-Team, brought him back to Boston for the next two weeks and Austin Caine found himself excited at the prospect. He'd get to hang out with Anya again, if her schedule allowed, and they could go out for burgers again or just hang out and talk cars or motorcycles. She was a fun girl to be around and Austin liked when she'd call him up to chat or ask about things like going to the Stark Charity Ball.

Maybe he'd take the time out to get fitted for a new tuxedo today after filming wrapped.

Right now, he was on set working with Christian Bale, who played the leader of the J-Team, Julian Jameson. Austin played Jarrod Jennings, the technical support guy of the group.

"The good news is that I can have the zero-watt generator built in two days, J. The bad news is that it'll have to be stationary unless I can call a friend of mine to help with the work. She's tough to track down, but she's worth every penny in the brains department." Jarrod says, and Austin smiles inwardly at sneaking a shout out to Anya into the movie.

"Make the call, J." Julian says.

Less than thirty feet away, a catering truck explodes and everyone is thrown to the ground, knocked senseless from the blast.

Austin is pretty sure /that/ isn't part of the script.

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anyastark
2010-11-30 08:50 am UTC (link)

She looked away for a moment.

When she spoke her voice was even, emotionless and detached.

"Yes, I do. I know what it's like to do something bad and you can't stop doing it. By your own actions or by someone else's actions."

She took a deep breath. She never told anyone outside the life what she was about to tell him.

"I formed this team to give those of us with not so shiny and spotless pasts a second chance," she started.

"When I was fifteen I met this older guy. He was smooth, charming, handsome, and knew exactly what to say and how to act to get me interested. Right after my sixteenth birthday he drugged me and kidnapped me. He had a clone made and decapitated it, sending the head to my parents to make them think I was dead."

"I was taken by man named the Mandarin. Had a big thing in for my father. I was brainwashed and turned into Lady Mandarin. I was turned into his weapon, his instrument of trying to take control of a world wide underground empire."

"As the Lady Mandarin I killed countless in his name. They were people who opposed him. While they weren't innocent themselves, I just cut them down as if they were blades of grass."

"So I understand about having something in your past that you don't want others to know about. I know what it feels like to carry around the guilt of your actions."

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nextgen_citizen
2010-11-30 09:01 am UTC (link)

Austin's heart bled for Anya. He never imagined that someone like /her/ could understand what it was to be ashamed of her past. Growing up, Austin wanted to be Simon Williams and live a perfect life.

A perfect life that he thought Anya had lived. Austin got out of his chair and went to kneel in front of Anya.

"Hey, stop that. You didn't have any choice or control over the things you did. You said it yourself; this guy took advantage of you and made you do things that you wouldn't have done otherwise." Austin tells her, taking her hands.

"I understand not talkin' about it, Anya. It eats me alive some days, the things I did for the club, for my family and just because I felt like it. I didn't think anyone else could really get it, but you do." he says.

"And from where I'm kneelin', it looks like you made pretty good with your second chance, Anya Stark." he grins.

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anyastark
2010-11-30 09:12 am UTC (link)

She squeezed his hands. "I've worked through it. He can't touch me anymore or hurt me." As far as she knew Temujin was still in SHIELD custody and unable to do anything.

"I've accepted responsibly for my actions and for my lack of judgment." Many hours had been spent in Doc Samson's office. "Brainwashing is no excuse for lack of judgment and for my actions."

She gave him a small smile.

"Now as someone who understands and can help, let me help you so you can move on with your life."

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nextgen_citizen
2010-11-30 09:22 am UTC (link)

Austin sighed.

"Sweetie, it ain't that easy. My step-dad's got the club involved with some really bad people called the Maggia. He runs weapons and things for them to various parts of the Midwest or organizes it through other clubs or gangs. We're on pretty good terms with the Bandidos Biker Gang, and bad terms with the Hell's Angels." Austin says.

"I got a call the week after we met from my brother saying that the Angels were making a move on Loving. They want the organization to stop dealing with the Maggia. I told him I didn't want anything to do with it and my step-dad basically told them to go blow themselves." Austin says.

"I got a call last week telling me to make sure my old man kills the deal or they're gonna hand over my sealed records to Adrian Carver and a few other news outlets.

If that stuff gets out, Anya, not only is my career ruined, but my family, too. But breaking our deal with the Maggia is just as bad; these guys are international criminals and they've got connections.

I'm pretty much screwed either way and I don't want you ending up in the fire with me." he tells her.

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	anyastark 2010-11-30 09:30 am UTC (link)
	Anya idly wondered if Frank Castle was still active and if not, if he would consider coming out of retirement to handle this. "How far are you willing to go?" she asked as an idea came into her head. "There's a possible way to bring them all down at once and keep your identity from getting out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-11-30 09:37 am UTC (link)
	"I want to save my family, my club and my career, in that order. I'm willin' to let go of bein' Austin Caine if I can keep the people I care about safe." he says. "That includes you, too, Anya." Austin says. "But I'd like to hear your idea, because you've got one right now and I don't." he says simply. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-11-30 08:43 pm UTC (link)
	"I know someone," she said. "He kind of specializes in maggia dealings." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-12-01 03:14 am UTC (link)
	"Okay. I'm a little unnerved that you'd know actual criminals, but I'm still listening." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-12-01 03:58 am UTC (link)
	"He's not a criminal," she said. Well more or less. "But he knows how to handle the mob and is very effective." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_citizen
2010-12-01 04:26 am UTC (link)

"Can he be discreet? I really don't wanna go from one group of people holdin' my past over my head to a single person doin' the same thing." Austin says.

"Wait, I'm sorry. You're offerin' to help and I'm bein' a Nervous Nelly. If you think this guy is on the up-and-up, then I trust your judgment." he tells her.

"How do we find your guy?" he asks. "If he needs to be paid, I'll cover it."

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anyastark
2010-12-01 04:47 am UTC (link)

"Oh he won't use anything against you," she assured him. "But you will know when the situation has been dealt with. It will be quite obvious." The Punisher never did anything quietly or discreetly, but he was effective.

"I got it covered," Anya said. Payment would most likely be in the form of information or something of the like.

"Which reminds me..." she said and brought up a holographic keyboard. She started doing a search on his two identities. The information appeared in front of her when the search was complete.

"Goddard, can you please contact Agent Morgan?"

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	nextgen_ai 2010-12-01 04:48 am UTC (link)
	"Of course Miss Stark." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-12-01 04:51 am UTC (link)
	Austin blinked at Goddard. "Is that your AI-Guy?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-12-01 04:55 am UTC (link)
	"One of the two in the building," she answered as she read through the displayed information. "Goddard runs the information systems and Aristotle runs the building. Goddard, say hello to Mr. Cain." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_ai 2010-12-01 04:58 am UTC (link)
	"Hello, Mr. Cain. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I thoroughly enjoyed your last two films." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-12-01 05:19 am UTC (link)
	"You saw my films?" Austin asks, a little surprised. "Well, thank you, Goddard. If you enjoyed 'em, then I'm glad." He waits until Anya's back is turned. "So what's it like dealin' with a crazy redhead on a daily basis?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_ai 2010-12-01 08:51 am UTC (link)
	"Of course I did. You're welcome. I look forward to new ones." There was an audible sigh. "It's been hard. She's stubborn and difficult to deal with. Things would be much better if she wasn't so difficult to deal with." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_shield 2010-12-01 08:52 am UTC (link)
	A screen came to life and an image of a man appeared on it. "Hello, Miss Stark. What can I do for you today?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2010-12-01 08:59 am UTC (link)

"Agent Morgan, thank you for taking this call. I am sending you images of the man responsible for the bombing today. If SHIELD moves quickly, you can probably catch him before he gets out of town."

Anya smiled.

"This is Austin Cain and he has a little problem. He's in trouble with the maggia and I would take it as a personal favor if you could help him make his real name and identity disappear."

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	nextgen_citizen 2010-12-02 04:47 am UTC (link)
	"She is certainly the most stubborn woman I've ever met, Goddard. But she's also very unique." Austin tells him. When Anya mentions his name, Austin waves at the SHIELD agent on the screen. "Good to meetcha, sir. I'm havin' a little identity crisis and wondered if there's anythin' you can do for me, like Anya said." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_shield 2010-12-02 04:51 am UTC (link)
	Agent Morgan was silent for a moment. Then he spoke. "I think we can help," he said. "Would you be able to meet with me tomorrow? We can work out the details of what you need then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-12-02 04:52 am UTC (link)
	"There's a tracker on the guy responsible for the bombing," Anya said. "I text you the frequency so you can find him." She smiled. "Thank you, Agent Morgan. This guy's a friend and I'd hate to see something happen to him and others around him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-12-02 04:54 am UTC (link)
	"I can do that, Agent Morgan. Where and when is good for you?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_shield 2010-12-02 05:03 am UTC (link)
	"Tomorrow at noon? I can come there. I'm sure Miss Stark won't mind." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-12-02 05:04 am UTC (link)
	"Of course I wouldn't Agent Morgan. I'll even make sure to have some food from the Indian place across the street." She smiled. "I know you have a fondness for it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)