Vibe Check
Moon Knight wasn’t used to the suffocating smells of New York, or the noises that made him want to rip off his ears. But the sights from up on the tops of the buildings were something you wouldn’t see in London. It was loud and hard to think and breathe down on the streets, but up there, all the noises were dulled to a chattery hum. It was calming, almost, and all of his problems felt like they were stuck down there with no way to reach him.
“You need to hurry, my Knight.” Except one.
Marc sighed as Khonshu materialized beside him, staring in a way that would have sent chills up his spine if he wasn’t used to it by now. He unraveled his mask and hood and sat up into more of a crouching position on the edge of the building, eyes fixated on a particular warehouse below them that held some sort of relic that was stolen from Khonshu’s temple. Steven had blabbered on and on about it yesterday when Khonshu had ACTUALLY given them a plan ahead of time. It didn’t have a name, not from what he can remember, but it did sound dangerous.
The bird’s talkin’.Marc almost flinched as Jake shook him from his thoughts. He hadn’t realized that Khonshu was trying to tell him about the situation.
“There are others there after the relic. Do what is necessary to retrieve it.” Khonshu explained before walking away and fading into another plane of existence. Marc put his Mask and hood back on before jumping down and allowing the wind to carry him where he needs to be. He landed on the roof with a small THUD before breaking a window and jumping through it. Wandering around aimlessly, he opened small crates along his way in search of the relic.
“There are others after the relic.” Marc scoffed, copying his God. “Couldn’t at least tell how many?”
Maybe he’s not that inteligente after all.Jake laughed, some Spanish mixing in with his accent. It was an odd sound, but if it sounded any different they might think they had another alter.
“I found it, let’s move out.” A female voice echoed around them, along with quieted footsteps that were almost too faint to hear. Moon Knight peered around a storage unit and saw a red-haired woman in a skin-tight black suit with red accents carrying the very thing he was after.
Looks like we get ta dance with una mujer hermosa!Jake barked out another laugh as he tried to front, but Marc quickly stopped him.
“Not tonight. I don’t feel like picking up your shit again.” Moon Knight ducked away as the woman turned towards him. He then heard louder, quicker footsteps almost skipping over to her.
“Nat, what’s up?” His voice was quieter than hers, probably picking up on her suspicions.
“... I thought I heard something,” Nat replied, her tone matching the man. “Should we check it out?”
“I don’t think so. We already have the amulet and I don’t feel like attacking anyone right now.”
“Alright, let’s go.”
…They’re leavin’.Jake stated.
“Obviously.”
Are you just gonna let them or..?
“Yeah, yeah, give me a minute.” Marc took a deep breath in before pulling out one of his crescent daggers and throwing it at the man’s leg.
The man fell almost immediately and Moon Knight was already behind them. He kicked Nat just as she turned and he could’ve sworn he heard something crack. She dropped the relic and he picked it up right after, running straight forward and hoping to find the exit.
“Nat and I are down! There’s some man in a white, mummy get-up stealing the amulet! He’s using some crescent-shaped daggers.” The man shouted into what were most likely comms.
“Damn, I was really hoping it was just two of them.” Marc breathed out, running faster as he already heard others.
Yo no queria eso.You could almost hear the smirk in Jake’s voice.
Moon Knight ran past someone wearing odd robes and a red cape, along with a man in a yellow and red nano suit. After spotting them he darted to hide away and catch his breath, listening as the other two scouted around.
Now dat I think a ‘bout it, didn’t that senorita look kind of like dat Avenger, uh… Viuda Negra! (Black Widow)
Marc froze as that fully processed for him. That guy he shot in the leg was Hawkeye, and the two that are after him are Iron Man and Doctor Strange. He’s basically stealing from The Avengers.
“...I’m stealing from The Avengers…” He repeated his thoughts out loud, his voice barely coming out. “...Holy… shit.”
I think I’m gonna kill that bird.
“As much as I would like that, it’s not happening. Nobody’s gonna die. At least not tonight.” Marc sighed, voice a little louder as he forgot about the two Avengers after him. “...Here. Nobody’s dying here, at least.” He reworded his sentence as he thought about who he was talking about.
“You know, you’re pretty loud for a thief.” An overly-confident voice shouted close by, causing his mouth to shut tight. “And did I hear my friend right? You’re wearing a mummy costume? You do realize Halloween was over a couple of months ago, right? Cause there’s no way that’s what your whole thing is.”
“Stark, would you be quiet-”
“Sorry, magic man, I’m just stating facts.” Stark quickly interrupted before Strange even got the chance to speak. A sigh could be heard as it echoed around the warehouse. Then, boxes and crates started to fall, and Stark could be heard dodging them. That’s when he saw Khonshu standing not too far from him. His stance was angry, most likely from the things Stark had said.
Doesn’t Gran pájaro understand that we’re not supposed ta get caught?Jake sighed and Marc wanted to sigh with him, but unfortunately, Stark was very close to his hiding spot and he was too worried that he might get caught.
“I’m getting tired of this-'' Strange had sighed before orange sparks opened a portal under him and made him land on his back on concrete flooring. “I need you to return that amulet at once.” Strange had ordered, to him apparently, since he was now walking towards him. Moon Knight quickly stood and readied himself in a fighting stance facing the Doctor. Then Iron Man flew over and aimed his palms at him, which flared a frightening bluish-white. He looked between them, each of them ready to fight. He reached for one of the daggers on his side and was just about to grab it and-
“Wait,” He froze and did as told, waiting impatiently as his God studied the situation. “The one wearing the cloak of levitation, he is a master of the mystic arts. While his magic cannot surpass mine, it is still quite strong. If he is the one who wishes to protect it, allow him to.”
Moon Knight stood there for a hot minute before standing upright and walking over to Doctor Strange. He held out the amulet, which was taken with a confused look before crates began to fall once again and distract them. Once the crates stopped falling they looked back and saw that he was gone.