Hello. Avengers and YD fans welcome to my humble abode. Before I astound you with fangirling then you must read The Fight Within by People Are So Petty and Tiny (recognise the Thor quote? :D!) It is very awesome and inspired me to have fun writing this.
So loads of love to People Are So Petty and Tiny :)
Right so about a month ago, I saw the Avengers. I freaking died. It was so awesome. Then I found The Fight Within and I have to join the party so yay!
I am planning to update this twice a week – Thursdays and Saturdays which I should be able to keep up with. :D
Synopsis: Vlad didn't like people and he certainly didn't like the manipulative kind at shield but with a chance to get them off his back for good his considered it worth it.
Disclaimer: Young Dracula is awesome – The Avengers is awesome. Do you really think I own them?
Without further ado please enjoy Not a Choice. :)
Not a Choice
He didn't like it when they called on him for favours; he knew they were taking advantage of his talents and he had long cleared his beef with them but they seemed pretty desperate – maybe he could do his piece and escape the hold they claimed to have on him.
They'd told him that if he didn't toe the line they would be happy to finish off the others like him and lock him in a cage for the rest of his life with no fight left in him. Vlad hadn't liked that threat but now 'apparently' they needed him to help track a criminal and bring him in before he destroyed the world. Vlad didn't find this particularly interesting as he was supposed to have destroyed the world over a century previously but he did not need genocide to finish off the remains of his race, not that they knew he was race or a vampire for that matter. He'd preferred to keep that information to himself – he wasn't sure how SHIELD would react to having a blood sucker sharing their world.
"No." He said firmly to the one eyed man scowling at him.
Fury shook his head and took a deep breath. "Need I remind you the circumstances we met in? And that it's possible if we did not think those like you were safe enough to leave here we could wipe you out." Vlad scowled.
"What do you need me to do?" Vlad noticed the faint pulling of Fury's lips and recognised the smirk he was concealing.
"We need you to be there generally for defence and attack." Vlad shrugged.
"What will I be fighting?" Fury's expression hardened.
"We'll brief you on the helicarrier," Vlad didn't bother to ask what a helicarrier was.
"Am I going with you now?" Fury nodded.
"You're going to be working very closely with some special individuals; we'd like you to get comfortable so yes, grab what you need and come outside in five minutes." Vlad rolled his eyes, he didn't get on with people and spending time with them would not change a thing then Fury stood and walked from the room. Vlad stuck his tongue out at the retreating figure.
Five minutes later Vlad left his house dressed in his combat gear covered head to foot in factor 75 sun cream; Coulson was stood outside his house looking stoic as ever.
"Mr Count," Vlad blinked remembering the various breathers that would call his father that. "Are you ready to leave?"
Vlad nodded.
"This way please."
They took a private jet. Vlad felt very uncomfortable, he preferred flying on his own without a ship hindering him.
He looked at Coulson who as usual was totally at ease. "What does Fury want me for? I thought I'd cleared my record with you." Coulson pushed at file at him.
"A foe not from this planet threatens earth and he's far too strong for normal people." Vlad rolled his eyes and opened the file.
A blue cube stared at him. "I can't be bothered to read this!" His eyes burned just by looking at the block of text, he didn't need homework; he'd left high school over a century ago. "Just tell me."
Coulson's expression did not change in the slightest other than the tightening of his lips as a sign of annoyance. "The tesseract is the key to unlimited energy, we were using it to absorb energy through a portal but something came through it." Another file was dropped in front of him. "Read it or don't."
Vlad opened the file and the name Thor jumped out at him. He looked down. "What are all these files?!" Coulson's expression stayed exactly the same as ever.
"These are the other members of the Avengers Initiative." Vlad blinked.
"The what?"
"Fury plans to gather all the greatest heroes of this planet."
"I don't think I fit into that category."
"You still are an extraordinary being." Then Coulson stunned him. "And maybe you can be a hero."
Vlad decided that nothing else would ever surprise him and picked up the files to read.
Loki
Species: Asgardian
Age: Unknown
Abilities: Skilled at magic, combat and mind control, strong and fast like most Asgardians.
Weaknesses of character: Proud, power hungry and manipulative.
Strengths: See abilities.
Family: Thor.
Status: Enemy of SHEILD and earth.
So this was who everyone was panicking about. Vlad did not linger on the file seeing as he had such a large pile to get through and moved onto Thor's file.
Thor
Species: Asgardian.
Age: Unknown.
Abilities: His hammer grants him power of lightning and as an Asgardian he has increased motor function.
Weaknesses of character: Proud and oblivious of earth behaviours.
Strengths: Extremely moral, strong and experienced in combat.
Family: Loki – an enemy of earth and currently in possession of the tesseract.
Status: Ally of SHEILD.
So this was the brother of the one who'd stolen the tesseract.
He looked at the next file.
Tony H Stark – Iron Man
Species: Human.
Age: 45.
Abilities: Extremely intelligent. Has a super suit and is known as Iron Man.
Weaknesses of character: Extremely vain, self-centred and text book narcissist.
Strengths: Extremely intelligent, super suit equipped with many weapons.
Family: Howard Stark – Deceased.
Status: Ally of SHIELD but risky.
Sounds like Ingrid, Vlad thought dimly as he skipped to the next file.
'Dr' Bruce Banner – Incredible Hulk
Species: Partially Human - Unknown
Age: 45
Abilities: Intelligent, ability to turn into 'Hulk' when heart rate is either too high or too low.
Weaknesses of character: Submerged in self-loathing, extremely strong and uncontrollable when in Hulk form – has no choice in this.
Strengths: Intelligent – when in Hulk form non-responsive. Extremely strong, quick and powerful in Hulk form.
Family: None.
Status: Very big risk but potentially very useful. Cage prepared if necessary.
Vlad frowned; partially human? What did that make the Doctor?
Steve Rogers – Captain America
Species: Human – enhanced by super soldier serum.
Age: 22 – or 92 (Spent 70 years frozen).
Abilities: Enhanced motor function, strength, energy levels and speed.
Weaknesses of character: Confused by present day and lonely, missing people from his past.
Strengths: Intelligent, enhanced by serum.
Family: None.
Status: Loyal to SHEILD.
Vlad knew how the soldier felt; he missed a lot of his past but – like the Doctor was also haunted by the guilt of his actions.
He picked up the next feeling slightly tired from all the reading.
Natasha Romanoff – Black Widow
Species: Human.
Age: 23.
Abilities: Skilled in several martial art disciplines, clever manipulator of emotions and actions.
Weaknesses of character: No care for what her skills are used for.
Strengths: Clever manipulator, skilled in martial arts and gymnastics.
Family: None.
Status: Long standing member of SHIELD.
Sounded like a guilty Ingrid.
Onto the next file, Vlad thought.
Clint Barton – Hawkeye
Species: Human.
Age: 23.
Abilities: Fantastic aim with any kind of ranged weapon, trained in hand to hand combat.
Weaknesses of character: Proud.
Strengths: See abilities.
Family: None.
Status: Indisposed.
Vlad did not know what to think of the agent's status and simply moved onto the final file – his own.
Vladimir Count
Species: Unknown.
Age: Unknown.
Abilities: Extremely strong and fast.
Weaknesses of character: Unknown.
Strengths: Unknown.
Family: Unknown.
Status: Classified.
Well that would give the other members of the team lots to spectate about Vlad thought but he didn't understand his status.
He heard Coulson's monotone. "Mr Count. We have arrived."
"Mr Count, meet Captain America." Coulson led him into the helicarrier which Vlad now could identify. Captain America was a fairly muscled tall individual, far surpassing the lean faintly muscled figure Vlad had. "Captain, meet Mr Count." Vlad extended a hand towards the soldier with a false smile.
"I prefer to be called Vlad." Captain America just frowned at him then looked a Coulson.
"Is this really a place for teenagers?" Vlad scowled and withdrew his hand as Coulson spoke.
"Mr Count is more than capable of handling himself in a fight." Vlad smirked slightly realising the Captain hadn't read his file. "He has come from England to assist us against Loki." Vlad narrowed his eyes at the super soldier who didn't seem convinced though he seemed to realise he was being rude though and gave a kind smile.
"How about we go down to the training room and you show me what you've got?" Vlad nodded and the Captain added. "Don't worry; I'll go easy on you." Vlad masked a smirk and then headed down to the training room with the Captain.
Unlike when he usually was in combat Vlad did not brace himself as Captain America swung a fist a him, he wanted to see just how much he was pulling his punches.
It felt like a tap on the shoulder especially with his vampiric strength. The captain blinked at his lack of effort to defend himself and that was when Vlad struck.
Vlad launched a fist at the soldier catching him on the shoulder and his victim yelped in shock.
Quickly he pivoted round coming dangerously close to a shocked fist that was aimed his way.
Ducking low he grabbed the soldier's ankle and pulled just hard enough to knock the soldier off balance.
The captain toppled over but wasn't done with the fight; quickly he regained his wits and jumped to his feet regarding Vlad with a more cautious exterior.
They circled each other for a minute or so assessing the others stance and working out their next moves.
This time the Captain struck first and fast.
He'd obviously been holding back slightly when they first began but now he was giving Vlad the full strength and speed of his attacks.
A quick blow to the shoulder and kick to the shins knocked Vlad off balance as he was shocked at how fast the soldier was.
The soldier barrelled into him using his large build to send Vlad to the floor but as Vlad fell he snagged the Captain's leg taking them both down together.
The Captain let out a grunt.
Vlad rapidly rolled to the side dodging a falling Captain America. As the Captain got to his feet Vlad quickly sped behind the super soldier. He couldn't help but notice how vulnerable his opponent's neck was.
He silently stepped behind the soldier and grabbed him tightly.
It felt like he was trying to ride a bucking donkey. Eventually the Captain shook him off and Vlad landed several meters away rolling quickly away again as the super soldier attempted to plant a foot on his chest.
They both began circling each other. Vlad crushed the instinct to snarl; he didn't think SHIELD would deem him safe if he kept displaying basic predatory behaviour. That's when Vlad decided he had to end the fight one way or another.
He sped towards the Captain and punched him in the stomach. It wasn't a hard punch but Vlad used his telekinesis to send the soldier flying. He was there waiting when the Captain fell.
He smiled smugly. "I think this means I win."
"Fine," The Captain groaned as he sat upright, Vlad watched the soldier carefully hoping he hadn't broken anything.
"Are you okay?"
The Captain nodded. "A couple of bruises but I'll live." He frowned slightly. "You pack a punch for a teenager."
Vlad nodded. "That's why I'm here."
End of Chapter One. :)
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