Marvel: Awakening the Universe.

Chapter 558 Goodbye Natasha (First Update!)

Hawke had initially thought Andy was just joking when she said she was the leader of the resistance here.

After all, there were only a few dozen people here, and they all looked malnourished. Resistance? Don't be ridiculous, it's just a survivor base.

Hawke was wrong.

Especially when Hawke followed Andy to the place where he had arranged to meet Black Widow Natasha, and when he saw that there were people guarding each of the connecting points, he realized what was going on.

"You really are the leader of the resistance."

“I never thought about becoming a leader.”

Andy, walking beside Hawke, glanced at Hawke upon hearing this: "It wasn't me who chose them, but them who chose me. They trusted me, so if you lied to me, Natasha Romanoff would have killed you immediately if she didn't know you."

Hydra is now powerful, controlling almost half of the Federation, and all those who oppose them have been subjected to bloody suppression.

Even because of the Scarlet Witch, no one could feign submission and infiltrate New York City, which they now ruled.

Because there are no secrets in front of the Scarlet Witch.

The Avengers were subjected to a relentless pursuit by Hydra, Scarlet Witch, and Superman.

Doctor Strange's head was brutally crushed by Scarlet Witch.

Dr. Bruce Banner even had his head smashed by a punch from Superman, who was resurrected by Scarlet Witch.

Just as Scarlet Witch and Superman were about to raze the Avengers base, the superhuman beings who had once chosen to join Captain America's Howling Commandos because of his brilliance stepped forward once again, sacrificing their lives to buy time and allowing Captain America, Iron Man, and the others to leave New York City at the last moment.

In order to preserve our strength and seek the day of restoration.

But this wait lasted for five years.

In the past five years, the Earth has been almost openly occupied by Hydra, and Superman's Cleaners have been constantly traveling around the world, searching for and eliminating one disloyal resister or survivor after another.

And just when almost everyone was about to despair.

About a year ago, a prophecy appeared out of nowhere and quickly spread among all the resistance fighters.

"What prophecy?"

"do not know."

Andy shook his head: "Just like I said, Natasha Romanoff only recently contacted us."

Hawke raised an eyebrow: "How did you know the person who came was Natasha Romanoff?"

Andy shook his head again.

"I am not sure."

"That……"

"As you can see, we're almost out of ammunition and food."

Andy gave a wry smile: "Ever since we ambushed the Hydra-sent enemies who came to take over this place half a year ago, Superman's Cleanser has been keeping an eye on this place. Whenever there is any movement, he will appear, to the point that our base's supplies are running low. Just yesterday, the partner in charge of the East City sent a message saying that a person who calls herself Natasha Romanoff has arrived and brought the supplies we need. That's why I went out with my bag today."

Hawke listened to Andy's words, glanced at the large red bag on Andy's back, nodded, and then looked at Andy: "Don't worry, I'm definitely not your enemy."

Andy glanced at Hawke expressionlessly: "A promise isn't just something you say, it's something you do. Once again, if Natasha Romanoff says she doesn't know you, I will still kill you. I won't let you go."

Hawke smiled and nodded.

"Ok."

"Let's go."

Andy fell silent and led the way, guiding Hawk through the man-made underground passage, walking quietly towards the east of the city.

After half an hour.

After hearing the successful connection notification tone coming from his headset, which had been silent for a long time, Hawke guessed that they had probably arrived at their destination.

really.

As Hawke heard Andy's conversation with an unfamiliar voice through his earpiece, he saw the dead end in front of him suddenly move aside, revealing a pipe-like passage. After passing through the pipe-like passage, he saw two middle-aged white men with beards, also carrying melee weapons.

"leader."

"Has Natasha's identity been confirmed?"

"We asked a few questions, and they all matched. She does look exactly like Natasha, and she accepts our arrangements."

"Row."

Upon hearing this, Andy nodded, and then, seeing that the two men's gazes had fallen on Hawke, who was following him, he introduced him: "This is Hawke. If nothing unexpected happens, he's the newest member of our team."

Upon hearing this, the white man's eyes lit up, and he extended his right hand to Hawke: "Great, welcome to the team, buddy."

Hawke smiled slightly and shook hands with the white man who extended a friendly hand to him.

"Thanks, buddy."

"Let's go."

Seeing the two people shaking hands, Andy didn't say anything more. He simply said a few words and then, led by his two companions, headed to where Natasha was.

soon.

Andy and Hawke then met Natasha, who was also being guarded by two resistance fighters.

same.

Natasha was also the first to see Hawke and Andy walking in from outside.

Her gaze first fell on Andy, but quickly shifted to Hawke, and then her eyes narrowed rapidly at a visible speed.

Hawke could even sense that, in that instant, Natasha had instantly entered combat mode, her muscles adjusting to their optimal state. The next second...

"Black Hawk!"

With a loud shout, Natasha didn't hesitate. She pressed one hand on the table and her taut right leg shot straight at Hawke and Andy like a cannonball.

Andy was now certain that the Natasha in front of him was indeed Black Widow.

Because she didn't even have time to react before she saw Natasha aiming at her right leg.

Fortunately, Hawke intervened in time, extending his right hand to grab Natasha's ankle as she lunged at him, and then with a flick of his wrist.

Natasha performed a backflip in mid-air, then, in her classic entrance pose, placed one hand on the table, tilted her head back, and looked at Hawke, who was protecting Andy behind him.

Eyes facing each other.

Hawke smiled and said, "I am indeed Hawke, but I'm not black."

really!

The Superman that Andy described as causing the Earth to be the way it is today is actually that ambiguous version of himself.

But Andy didn't know the Superman's name, while the Avengers did. However, in order to distinguish themselves from him, they specifically named this ambiguous Hawk "Black Hawk"!
Natasha's eyes narrowed again upon hearing Hawke's words.

"Hawk?"

"Replacement guaranteed."

"Prove it to me."

Natasha still looked at Hawke with a wary expression: "On the planet of souls, I asked you a question, and you told me a sentence. What was that sentence?"

Hawke's mind raced, and he looked at Natasha, who was still in a fighting stance on the table: "Because we are friends."

As soon as these words came out.

Natasha, who was in a fighting stance one second, instantly disengaged from it the next. However, her eyes widened again, this time no longer showing wariness, but rather disbelief.

"Hawk?"

"Once again, it's the real deal."

Hawke looked at Natasha, who was confirming with him again that she was him, and then at Natasha, who was still in her classic pose on the table even though she had deactivated her combat alert, and asked curiously, "By the way, aren't you tired of maintaining this pose?"

Natasha was stunned for a moment, then, after realizing what was happening, she got off the table and hugged Hawke tightly.

Hawke raised an eyebrow, looked at Natasha who was holding him, then at Andy who had a strange expression on his face, and smiled, "See, I told you, Natasha and I are really friends."

Andy snapped out of his daze and looked at Hawke with a strange expression.

Who are you?

"Hawk!"

Hawke said it again with a smile.

ten minutes later.

Natasha is indeed a professional agent; she has now recovered from her initial shock, disbelief, and excitement.

Hawke and Natasha sat facing each other.

"Hawk, what's wrong with you..."

“Someone is using my name to flaunt their influence, so I had to come and see for myself.”

Hawke said this, then looked at Natasha: "So, that so-called Superman is really me?"

Natasha gave a wry smile and nodded.

"Yes."

"What happened? I remember leaving with Wanda and my sister. Didn't you notice anything wrong when you saw a new Wanda appear?"

“We noticed, but she’s become powerful, completely different from the Wanda we knew. She even killed Stephen.”

Natasha recalled what had happened: "Especially after you were resurrected, when Tony saw you kill a passerby, he was certain that this was not you."

Hawke looked at Natasha with curiosity.

Natasha met Hawke's gaze: "Tony said that although you also kill people, you wouldn't do it without giving them a chance. Moreover, if that Hawke is really you, you wouldn't kill passersby, because the real you wouldn't stoop to killing an innocent passerby."

Hawke smiled.

Where is Tony now?

"The last refuge."

Natasha said this, and then added, "You know that place too, because you told us about it before you left."

Hawke realized what was happening.

Skull Island?

"Yes."

Natasha nodded: "Right now, the only place on Earth that hasn't fallen is Skull Island. And for some reason, it seems that Black Hawk, Scarlet Witch, and their Cleansers don't dare to approach Skull Island. So we've managed to recover some strength thanks to Skull Island."

what reason?
What else could be the reason?

Because there are guardians beneath Skull Island that they dare not approach.

……

(End of this chapter)