01x03 - The Red Skull Conspiracy

[bunniefuu]

Hey, welcome back!

Adi, Chloe.

What happened?

I remember.

The base was blown up.

Everything's fine.

You're safe.

In the doctor's office
in the Avengers Tower.

You've been unconscious for two days.

Really?

Does it hurt?

No, I'm fine.

Wait a minute. What about Bruno?

Where's Bruno? Tell me!

Mission complete.

Hulk, Thor, stay here
and keep an eye on the Red Skull.

The rest of us go inside.

We'll find the kids and...

Yes. Now I have to help my buddies.

Do me a favor
and stay safe this time.

It was my decision.
It's my duty to save them.

That hurt.

Where's Makoto?

Makoto! Bruno!

Use your powers!

The Type 8 Air Maneuver will save you.

I'm trying, but I can't.

I don't have enough energy.

It's overheated.
He used too much power earlier.

If we do nothing, they'll both...

Makoto.

What is it?

I thought you and I
must be the bad guys,

that this is our fate.
You know what I mean?

But whenever
I talked to you about the future,

I felt different.

You made me feel like a hero.

Thanks for everything, Makoto.

Why did he do that?

Makoto.

What's going on?

Tip 8? No way.

These powers... I've never seen them before.

What's with the emerald glow?

Gotcha.

Not good.

We're gonna fry.

Hang on!

It was just a bit short.

But I think we're safe.

Emerald wings
and the Emerald Rain Project,

the similarities are worrying.

Maybe it's a coincidence.

If the kid really is part
of something so secret,

Wouldn't the Red Skull have treated him differently?

Nor would they let him escape.

In any case, it's our only clue.

For now, we keep Makoto here.

As we don't know what he's capable of,

would be unaccountable
to let him go around town.

It will have to be thoroughly examined.

We'll throw it in the lab,
we analyze him from head to toe

- ...and see what we find.
- Really?

Naturally, only after
he recovers completely.

That's not what I meant.

Instead of thinking
only about our own problems,

we need to think seriously
about the kid's future.

Listen to me!

Tony, those kids are completely alone.

No parents,
no friends, nowhere to live.

I agree with Wasp.

Wait, Wasp.

I'm talking about the greater good.

Tony, they're just kids.

What is it?

Councillor Reiner calling
from the World Security Council.

Shall I make the connection?

No. Tell him we're busy now.

It can be important.

All right, connect the dots.

Good morning, Avengers.

Councillor.

There have been changes, haven't there?

Yes.

On the Red Skull,
which you captured.

Specifically, I captured him
and held him prisoner

until you on the Council

you've decided to take it from us.

It's true.

Although the Council and the Avengers
often share common goals,

we don't always agree.

But in any case, I'm on your side.

And I'm contacting you now
out of respect for you.

We apologize, sir.
We're grateful.

Right, Tony?

Of course.

For maximum security,
the Red Skull will be held in the Shelf.

He will be transferred in two hours.

Naturally, we'll need
comprehensive security measures.

Then you come in.

Unfortunately,
the council doesn't want the Avengers

to lead the investigation.

But if you talk to the Red Skull
during surveillance,

this is no longer under my control.

That was all for now.

How nice of him.

What is he talking about?

He says we'll have the opportunity
to conduct a little interrogation.

I want to go with you.

You've got to be kidding me.

Now we find out what the Red Skull knows
about those emerald wings.

You really think that's a good idea?

We will find out soon.

I know. But I'm worried about him.

Makoto's with Tony and Captain America.

He's in good hands.

Skull, I want to talk to you.

How could you do that?

Because of you, Bruno is...

The way I see it,

Bruno would still be alive
if you, in your selfishness,

you wouldn't be talking about freedom.

It's your fault.

- Yeah? I'll show you.
- No.

He likes to cause suffering
for its own amusement.

Don't play along.

So much hate.

What's this brat doing here anyway?

He has the right to ask you questions.

Now's your chance. Come on, kid.

I will. Take your time.

Tell me, Skull, what's with these wings?

Wings, you say?

Don't play dumb. What have you done to me?

You're behind
Project Emerald Rain. What's this?

You better answer me.

Very interesting.

I thought it was a failure.

But your question proves otherwise.

The possibilities make me curious.

What's so funny?

Stupid boy. Don't you get it yet?

HYDRA baby,
you really are Project Emerald Rain.

What are you talking about?

Explain it in a way that everyone can understand.

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

It doesn't hurt to ask.

Hey, Wasp, we got a sn*per.

Get us out of here. Speed up.

Got it!

You're the luckiest skull
I know.

I remind you, Avengers,
that you are here to protect me.

Not good.

Hold tight, everyone.

Sit down.

- On three, Hulk. One...
- Three.

Come on, sh**t!

Thor!

Don't worry. It's just a scratch.

Friday, can you locate the sh**ter?

Our time is running out, Friday.

Full analysis.

Captain, take control on the ground.

Let's give him a target, Friday.
Distract him.

There you go. Focus on me.

Don't underestimate the Man of Steel.

You can hit a moving target
from that distance?

Bravo.

Now turn around and show me your face, slowly.

One wrong move
and you're finished.

NO INFORMATION

There is nothing about him in the database.

Who are you?

It's good to be polite when you meet
with someone for the first time.

Just a suggestion.

What's your name?

Winter Warrior.

Winter Warrior.

Come on.

Where did he go?

- Heat signature.
- Impossible to insulate.

- Try the sound.
- Impossible to isolate.

No way. It's impossible.
Try again.

You're beginning to understand why I didn't retire

after you located me?

Because I didn't have to.

You won't find me.

- Where is he?
- Impossible to isolate.

The target appears to be using a technology
technology that cannot be detected.

You think you're so smart?

Mobility reduced to 40%.

Consider yourself lucky.
My orders are to eliminate the Red Skull.

Avengers are not my target,
at least not this time.

I don't care.

Warning, mobility reduced to 10%.

The armour will not be able to take another hit.

It's time to make a decision.

Either accept defeat
and stay away, or they destroy you.

A non-hostile unit is approaching
at high speed.

Who? Wasp or Thor?

None.

Man of Steel!

Great, just what I need.

Captain, you're the worst babysitter ever.

The guy's cloaked, isn't he?

I feel his presence. But I can't see him.

Yes, you're right.

In this case, Type 2 Aerial Manoeuvre,
activates the sensor.

Even if they can't see or hear you,
Type 2 will find you.

Gotcha. It's there.

Repulsor!

Good job.

Sorry we're late.

Are you all right?

No thanks to you.

It's time to abandon the mission.

It's gone.

He's gone.

I'm looking for him, but I can't feel him anywhere.

Got it. At least no one was hurt.

We continue the transport mission.

Now, I'm curious.

Who is this Winter Warrior
and where does he come from?

You all right, Tony?

I feel perfect.

Couldn't be better.
I gotta go. I'll talk to you later.

Come on, stop it!
Are you trying to rip my head off?

And automated. There's a button.

You ignore all orders to stop,
you rush into battle alone...

You really are reckless.

But as reckless as you are,
I can't deny your courage.

Thor Odinson,

I am the son of King Odin,
the great ruler of Asgard.

I am the protector of planet Earth.

I consider any brave warrior
as a friend.

Tell me your name again,
so we can introduce ourselves properly.

Hi. Nice to meet you. I'm Makoto.

Come on. Don't encourage him, Thor.
It'll go to his head.

Emerald Rain Project,
the link to the Red Skull,

I think this story is more complicated
than we realize.

Let's see.

That's it.

What's this thing? Is it broken or what?

Only members of the Avengers
can use the machines for free.

Cheese grater. You're loaded.

Wait a minute. Technical maneuver.

Thank you, Adi.

What do we do now, Chloe?

I always thought we'd get rid of the necklaces,
sooner or later.

But then, what do we do?

I never thought
what would happen next.

I know what you're saying.

I've wanted to be free for so long.

And now, when I'm finally,
I have no idea where to go

or what to do.

Makes me think of Bruno.
What would he have done?

What happened there?

Well, to cut a long story short,

I showed up and saved the day.

Winter Warrior?
We've never heard of him either.

Is he the big villain or what?

I doubt it.

From the way he spoke,
I'd say he's a hit man.

Rather, the Red Skull

he's not the only one involved
in the Emerald Rain Project.

Someone else has to be in charge.

The unanswered questions keep piling up.

Yeah, we don't know a lot of things
about what's going on.

But we managed to discover

that there's a connection
between me and the Emerald Rain Project.

Knowing that, what if
to add me to the team?

I'm sorry, but I don't understand
what you're getting at.

Would you mind repeating that?

Come on!

You know, the more time I spend with you,

the more you surprise me, Makoto.

Wait, Wasp, do you know what he's talking about?

I think he wants us to let him
join the Avengers.

What?

Do you really want to join?

When you think about it,

I'm the key to the whole mystery, right?

I told you
I saved the Man of Steel's a*s?

Wait a minute.

You pay for it.

Avengers are
the most powerful team in the world.

We get the toughest assignments,
because no one else can.

Children don't belong here. Do you understand?

The answer is no.

You're wrong.

I'm a child,
but I trained for this.

I have to be the strongest hero.

Don't you understand?

As I told Bruno,
it's not fate that decides the future, but ourselves.

Everything depends on us.

At the time, I didn't know
that Bruno couldn't leave Hydra

because of his body.

Now, I'm just
just another ex-villain.

But I won't stay that way forever.

I decide my own future.

Not just for my sake,
but also for Bruno,

or I won't be able to honor his memory.

So, please, let me
join the Avengers as an apprentice.

I beg you.

I want to join in. Is that okay?

- What do you want to do?
- Maybe this is our future.

Listen, you're just kids.

Too young to decide

what you want to do in life. I'm sorry.

We can't refuse them like that.

It would be unwise
to send them to the front line.

But we could train them.

I agree with Thor.

It's too late to back out.
It is our duty to help them.

It's a tie, two yes and two no.

Let's get something straight.

All the Avengers have joined the team
willingly.

It's not the kind of organization

who must join
to the principles of democracy

and majority rule.

That said, in some cases...

Just say it!

The answer is yes.

Great.

Thank you, Tony. I knew you were cool.

It's Mr. Stark to you.

Guys, help me think
of a superhero name,

something that sounds cool.

I know: Makoto Man!

Maybe we don't use his name.

It was just a proposal.

You're no help to me.

Is something wrong?

I hope you've thought about
about these kids, Tony.

They are our responsibility.

Naturally. Call me Mr. Responsible.

You...

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Winter Warrior,
Project Emerald Rain,

want to know more?

Don't miss the next episode.

Avengers don't consider them yet
Makoto and the other children as heroes.

So they go off on their own
to shape their future.

Meanwhile, a fearless villain
named Ares attacks

Avengers Tower.

Villains against heroes.

Who will win?

Find out in the next episode
of Future Avengers,

"Assembly".

To the future, Avengers!