That's right, it is time to see your favorite WWII sidekick, turned Soviet assassin, turned Captain America in his endless campaign against injustice and in his journey to avenge for those who cannot protect themselves and those whose lives were cut short. His name is James Buchanan Barnes, and all evil doers are warned. He's not just some kid with a machine gun anymore, he is a highly trained and skilled soldier. Weilding the famous shield of Captain America, he has taken up his mantle and colors to fight for the United States of America. All can rest assured, that this country is in good hands.

Games Played: 76
Wins/Losses: 56-20
KO's: 101
Points Earned: 10,244

Last Mission: Infinity Ends (IG8)
Build: 1000 pts. Marvel Non-Generic theme team. No IG.
Games: 3-0
Team:
AVM Hulk-255
GG Dr. Strange-196
CW Iron Man-150
GSX Beast-95
CA Bucky/Cap-89
CW Wasp-77
CW Scarlet Witch-75
CW Donald Blake-33
Avengers Response Unit ATA-24
Tank Turret-2

Avengers, Assemble! Chapter 1

Bucky's KO List:
CA Steve Rogers
CA Viper
AN Bane (sorry Thugit)
BB Batman
AN Deadshot x4
WoS Anti-Venom
WoS Scarlet Spider
AA Joker
GSX Frost Giant (100pts)
AN Beast Boy (T-Rex)
AN Kyle Rayner
HoT Captain America
CA Maria Hill
CA Cobra
GLFF Sinestro
AN Guy Gardner
SF Akuma
JL Abra Kadabra
CR Trickster and Pied Piper
GLGF Kilowog
HoT Heimdall
GL Tomar Re
SI Dr. Strange
WoS Black Cat
HT R Steel
GSX Bonebreaker
AN Crimson Avenger
UN R Destiny
AV Scarlet Witch x2
CV Black Scorpion
SM Maxwell Lord (Common)
SM Composite Superman (80pts) x2
WoS Nurse
SI Iron Fist x3
MU Giant-Man
MU Black Tom Cassidy
Halo Grunt (Fuel Rod Cannon)
SM Starboy
SM Magog
GSX Cyclops/Phoenix
SM Invisible Kid
CA Ice Cap
SM Silver Banshee
SM Black Adam (300)
GSX Wolverine SR x2
GSX Apocalypse (500)
MU Amadeus Cho
JL Batman
AA Edward Nigma
WoS Spider-Hulk
IH Wolverage
SMFF Supergirl
SM Black Adam (200)
LotR Orc token
CA Batroc
CA MODOK
IH A.I.Marine Hulk
GSX Mystique
GSX Magneto
AV Baron Zemo
AV Piledriver
SM Superman (150)
GSX Sentinel Mark V (150)
IH Amadeus Cho x2
AA the Riddler
IH A.I.M. Agent
IH Hulkmariner
IH Lyra
SI Annihilus
E Mandroid Armor
GGGF Dr. Strange
BB Jason Blood
HoT Phalanx Soldier
HoT Loki (SR)x2
GG Nova Corps Denarian
AVM Loki #211 w/IG/Soul Gem
AA Batman #099
AVM Black Widow (50)
IH Hulk (165)
GG Nova Prime
E Destiny
WoS Nightcrawler
GSX Professor X
WL Flash
AVM Nick Fury #203
AVM SHIELD Enforcer
CA SHIELD Specialist
GGGF Silver Surfer x2
IH Skrull Blackbolt LE
GSXFF Professor

Here are some of Bucky's fellow Avenger KO counts:

CA Steve Rogers:
Wins/Losses: 7/2
KO’s: 15
Points Earned: 1,078

AVM Iron Man #205:
Wins/Losses: 11/7
KO's: 6
Points Earned: 962

HoT Thor:
Wins/Losses: 2/0
KO’s: 1
Points Earned: 300

AVM Hawkeye #208:
Wins/Losses: 24/8
KO’s: 19
Points Earned: 1,789

WoS Spider-Man:
Wins/Losses: 16/8
KO’s: 13
Points Earned:759

GSX Wolverine:
Wins/Losses: 11/3
KO’s: 18
Points Earned: 1,625

IH Red Hulk:
Wins/Losses: 5/4
KO’s: 8
Points Earned: 1,014

WoS Noh-Varr:
Wins/Losses: 8/4
KO's: 8
Points Earned: 2,845

I'm back, baby!

Back from where?

Natasha! What are you doing here!?

I came by to see you, but you weren't home... What were you doing? You went on a mission, didn't you?
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Stop staring at me like that. You know it freaks me out. Also, if you wouldn't mind putting that knife away, I might be more inclined to talk calmly with you.

Ohh... Sorry, force of habit. Now, tell me, what were you doing?
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Yes, alright, I went on a mission. Just stop doing that!

Why didn't you take me?... Who went with you?

You know. Hulk and Warmachine.
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...and Mockingbird.

Aha!

What?! Clint's wife. What has gotten into you? Why are you acting so paranoid?

I was just trying to think of a reason that you didn't tell me what you were doing.

Well, I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but you are being ridiculous. I'll take you with me next time, if it will make you feel better.

Alright... Now tell me what happened.

Well let's see... it is a rather long story...
Some cosmic entity, named Maelstrom, defeated Thor and tricked Steve into thinking that Spider-Man did it. It all had something to do with the weird Captain Universe thing that happened to Spidey recently. He got Cap to pick up Thor's hammer, because he wasn't worthy to take it, and got him to fight Cosmic Spider-Man.
Mockingbird and I had just rescued some Nurse who had been captured by Hydra; we heard an explosion and saw Warmachine flying towards the battle. We quickly joined in to help Spider-Man, but ended up trying to save Hulk from a group of adversaries. Some were familiar, and some were not. Apparently, Maelstrom had simply conjoured them up to keep us busy, but they seemed real enough at the time. Dr. Strange and Iron Fist defeated the Hulk and Warmachine, while Mockingbird and I fought off a few adversaries that I have never met before: Roulette, Destiny, and someoneone named the Riddler.
Maelstrom and Steve, with all of Thor's power, defeated Cosmic Spider-Man and escaped with him. At which time he simply discarded with our illusionary assailants.
We did not have much time to recover, before more adversaries were sent our way. Warmachine, Hulk, Mockingbird, and I were confronted by Tony Stark. Even the Nurse offered her assistance. Apparently J. Jonah Jameson had convinced Tony that we were a menace and he brought in Iron Fist an someone he thought was Warmachine to help. I don't know if it was a Skrull, clone, or alternate dimension thing, but he was definitely as powerful as Warmachine. Iron Man and Warmachine fought as a powerful duo, and quickly defeated all of us.
Thankfully, at this time Steve broke free from the brainwashing. He returned Thor's hammer, and the three of us quickly dispatched Iron Man/Warmachine, and Iron Fist. I don't think that JJ will be giving us trouble for a while.
We still don't know what happened to Spider-Man. Wolverine and I are getting a group together to find him. Hopefully, before it is too late. Who knows what could be happening to him at the moment?

That's horrible, of course I will go help you find him. Let's just hope that some villians don't exploit this chance to go on a crime spree.

Tune in next week for the next episode of Bucky and his Amazing Friends: Heroes vs. Villains

“Where is he? He should have been here by now,” Bucky impatiently inquired to no one in particular.
“He’ll show. Wolverine has too much respect for Peter to not be here,” mysterious superspy Natasha Romanoff said as Logan walked through the holographic wall to Captain America’s apartment.
“You can stop your whining, I’m here,” said the man named Logan, but known best as Wolverine, “and yes, I stopped for a beer, but that was only because Bugboy, here, was late.”
“Yes, well, sorry about that,” Ant-Man said as he used Pym particles to return to normal size, “you have no idea how hard it is to find ant out and about, this time a year.”
“Any word from Mr. Fantastic?”
“Yes. Dr. Richards had the chance to briefly study Spider-Man right after his ‘transformation.’ We have used what he found to track down him down. It seems that he hasn’t taken him anywhere, at least spatially. It seems that this Maelstrom entity has shifted them both to another dimension. Most likely to an alternate earth that could not provide the same resistance that our superhuman community can. We have modified Dr. Richards’ Negative Zone portal to take us there.”
“Sounds sketchy. You sure it’s gonna’ work,” Wolverine asked.
“75% sure.”
“Seventy Five Percent?!” exclaimed the Black Widow exclaimed.
“Heck, why make it so easy for us,” said Wolverine.
“We’ll be fine, we are the Avengers, and we will get Spider-Man back.”
Ready for a fight, Wolverine urged, “Then let’s get going. I got a few X-Men lined up to help us out.”
“Good. Natasha, start up your flying car. We have to get to the Baxter…” Bucky Barnes said as four ominous new arrivals came around the corner. Before anyone had time to say anything they had a fight on their hands. Buck threw up his shield, just in time to block a blow by some huge scorpion looking being. “Who are these guys? More of Maelstrom’s illusions?”
*SNIKT*
“Don’t matter, as long as they bleed like everyone else,” Wolverine said as he cut off the scorpion’s tail, followed by a powerful left hook from Barnes, knocking him out.
“I am Lord Recluse of the Arachnos. You will surrender now, or I will kill your woman,” said the leader of the group.
“Natasha!”
“I can take care of myself, James,” she said, tripping Recluse and knocking him into a brick wall.
Dr. Pym then shouted, “Guys, I’m getting a distress signal from the Baxter building. They are being attacked by Bullseye!”
“You two go! Web-Head needs your help, and Tasha and I can take on these posers,” shouted Wolverine.
“Come on, Hank. Let’s go,” yelled Bucky, as he jumped into the flying car and started it, looking back one last time to see Natasha knocking one of the villains onto the ground, "yeah, I guess so."
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Within a few minutes, James Barnes and Hank Pym arrived at the Baxter Building, home of the Fantastic Four, but the fight was already over by the time they arrived. They walked into the lab to find the Invisible Woman and Storm wake up the Thing, as Mr. Fantastic and Beast working on the portal, and Psylocke leaning against the wall. The lab was in total disarray and filled with unconscious villains.
“Ah. Good to see that you made it,” said Reed Richards, as they walked in.
“Wasn’t Logan supposed to be with you?” asked Beast.
Hank Pym responded, “We had a run in with some Super Villains, ourselves. Wolverine and the Black Widow stayed behind to fight them. Said we should go on.”
“You may not be going anywhere for a while. Bullseye seriously damaged some of the internal wiring, and it will take a while to get in and repair it,” said Mr. Fantastic.
“Let me take a look,” Ant-Man said, as he shrank down to size that would allow him to get into the machine’s interior. “Looks like some wires are severed, but that is it. I may be able to repair it…” After a few minutes he came back out, “So, I have good news and bad news. I can fix everything, but in order to do so, I am going to have to stay in there to keep it working until you all come back, so I suggest you hurry.”
“And I wouldn’t suggest waiting to fix it completely,” said Dr. McCoy, “time is of the essence, at the moment.
“Then it is settled, Beast, Psylocke, and I will follow Mr. Barnes into the portal, and we will find Spider-Man,” said Ororo, Queen of Wakanda, the X-Man and former Fantastic Four member Storm.
“Let’s go then.”
Mr. Fantastic fired up the portal, as Ant-Man frantically, went back into the machine to keep it working. The four-man rescue team bravely stepped into the unknown in hopes of saving their fellow hero.


Tune in next week for the next exciting episode: Infiltration.

Bucky, Beast, Psylocke, and Storm walked through the portal in Mr. Fantastic’s lab and stepped into a desolate, barren wasteland. At first they were absolutely awestruck; unable to utter a word. Finally Storm spoke, “How could this happen? Where are we?”
“Based off of these geographical scans, it appears that we are in what would be Times Square,” Beast said fiddling with a portable computer device.
“You mean… this is New York?”
“Indeed… ah, I have picked up the cosmic energy that Spider-Man was exhibiting… It appears to be about two miles north of this position.”
“Then let’s get moving. We’re burning daylight people.”
“Agreed, we must rescue Spider-Man before it is too late,” said Storm, as the four of them headed on their way.
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Stealthily returning from a reconnaissance of the strange compound’s surroundings, Psylocke reported, “No guards, no noticeable defense systems, it doesn’t look like anyone has been here for quite some time.”
“Beast, you sure that this is where the signal is leading us?”
“Positive, the cosmic energy that I detected is located in the middle of that building right there.”
“Well, let’s head in. Keep your eyes open. Who knows what surprises might be ahead of us?”
Of course, no sooner than he said that, than a group of adversaries appeared to stop their approach. A strange, zombie like being that goes by the name “Composite Superman,” flanked by two identical men, named Lord; some sort of telepath.
“More of Maelstrom’s illusions, it would appear, but do not underestimate them.”
These “illusions” proved to be no match for the combined might the X-Men and the new Captain America. With the guards defeated, the team moved into the facility.
Checking his scanner again, Beast stated, “We are approaching the energy signature… It should be in that next room.” They quietly entered the room, but unfortunately, there was no Spider-Man in sight. Instead, they were confronted by an odd assortment of combatants. Some were familiar; some not.
“Remember, these are not your friends, just dark reflections of them. We will take them down hard and fast, just like last time.”
And Bucky’s confidence was well founded. Storm quickly sent a bolt of lightning into their mix, striking Sabretooth, allowing Beast to move in for a powerful kick to the face. Apparently, Maelstrom either wasn’t able to properly reproduce his healing factor. Psylocke hit Iron Fist hard, allowing Bucky to hit him with his shield, followed by a swift KO on Scarlet Witch as well. The unknown character, someone named “Deadshot” took a couple shot, which rebounded off of Captain America’s shield. Beast charged him, and hit him a couple of times to finish him off.
After the fight, Beast reexamined his scanning device, “The cosmic energy signature is gone, but I am reading some sort of life sign, through that door.”
“I’ll check it out. Stand back,” James Barnes said, as he bravely opened the door… “Spider-Man! Hey, guys, come help me remove these restraints.” They were able to get Spider-Man free, but they were not able to get him to regain consciousness. “We better get out of here. Beast, carry Spider-Man. Storm, take point; fly ahead and watch for trouble. Let’s get back to the portal, people. We’re getting our friend home."
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Right as they were about to make their escape, new adversaries appeared. Two Captain Americas accompanied by Falcon and two Phalanx Soldiers. They’re in trouble. Setting Spider-Man down for a moment, Beast entered the fray and took down one of the Captain America’s, with Storm raining hail and winds on him, as a distraction. Psylocke and Bucky went for the other, but were quickly overtaken by Cap and Falcon. Beast and Storm were defeated as well.
The team was just a few meters from the portal, but they were unable to reach it. Will our heroes be able to make their return, saving Spider-Man, or will they be trapped on this counter earth forever?

Return next week in the next episode, Checkmate.

Will be following this. Looks fun!

Thanks. It almost writes itself. Unfortunately, Bucky won't be getting out for the next few weeks. I can't use him in next week's scenerio and Hulk comes out after that. He should be making it back around the beginning of the year.
I will be adding tonight's story sometime tomorrow.

Well, if you want some entertainment, check my own devotion to Daredevil and Thugit Inc?

I have been keeping up with all of the Thugit Inc. threads. In fact, I got the idea for writing a storyline from what you originally did.
Sorry for it taking so long to get last week's finished, but I have been rather busy taking care of finals and haven't had much time. I am hoping to finish sometime tomorrow.

61000 KO points for wolverine?
Sounds like this should be his thread......

He's the best there is.

We return to our heroes trapped in this dreaded mirror of their world; barely ten feet away from their escape. Beast and Psylocke are down, and Storm is just getting to her feet, but Buck and Storm are no match for their opponents in their weakened form. But when it seemed that all is lost…
*BAMF*
Nightcrawler appears in their midst. “How can I be of service, mein freunds,” he asked as the shocked guards attacked, but Storm held them back with a gale force wind.
“Kurt! Thank the goddess. I will hold them back while I can.”
“Get Beast and Psylocke out of here first, and then get Spider-Man,” pointing to their unconscious comrade, behind him.
“Aye, aye Captain,” he said as he grabbed up his fellow X-Men, “but we must hurry, the portal will close any minute.”
*BAMF*
Seconds later, Nightcrawler reappeared in a puff of smoke. He picked up Spider-Man and was just about to ‘port, when the trans-dimensional portal collapsed, send a shock wave out, and knocking everyone off their feet, while Spider-Man kept snoozing.
“Nein!”
“Looks like their down, for the count,” examining the motionless bodies of the Captain America and Falcon impostors. They immediately dissipated into nothing, just like the other constructs that Maelstrom had created. “Nightcrawler, did Dr. Richards say anything about repairing the portal?”
“He told me that it damaged beyond repair, that it would take him and Dr. Pym at least a week to build another.” They then heard a slight groan, behind them.
“Ugh… Where am I,” Spider-Man asked to no one in particular as he started to stand up, “Am I dead?... Why does Heaven smell like a wet…” looking around, “Ah, Come on! Where’s Wolverine when you need him?”
“Spider-Man! Are you okay?”
“Huh,” looking over at the three of them, “Yeah, I’m fine, I think. What happened?”
“Long story… we got to get out of here. Look for some shelter or…”
“Uh oh,” said Spidey, “My Spider-Sense is going crazy!”
“What do you mean by tha…” looking behind Spider-Man to see zombies coming out of the ground, “Oh...Watch out!” as he hurled his shield at the approaching horde hitting a disgusting, one armed figure…
“Wolvie! I knew you were here! Now, I was saying something about you smelling like a wet, YIKES!” Spider-Man yelped as a zombie version of himself tried to grab him from behind. “Hello, handsome. Well, your costume could use a little bit of work.” He hit his doppelganger hard, and then jumped in to fight Wolverine.
Then a new figure started to grow in from of them, “Is that…?” Storm asked.
“I believe so,” said Nightcrawler as a huge burst of energy blasted Giant-Man, knocking him to the ground. Bucky took a few shots to make sure he stayed that way before turning around to see the most unlikely figure coming to their rescue… Dr. Doom.
“We can discuss things later, but first I must destroy these creatures’ puppet-master,” Doom declared as he shot another energy beam at a figure in the distance. “Magnus! Give it up; we have won, this day.”
“That shall not last,” said a man who looked just like Magneto, from their world, “my master shall bathe in your bl…” Before he could finish, Doom vaporized him. Immediately, the zombie horde collapsed into dust.
“Now we must go where it is safe to speak,” and before anyone could respond, Doom transported them to his castle.
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“Doom! What are you doing? Why have you taken us here?”
“How do you… I was under the impression that I was trying to save your life… You are not from here, are you?”
“No, we aren’t. I realize that I shouldn’t have responded so harshly, but from we come from, you are the last person I would expect to come to our rescue. Was it really necessary to kill him?”
“I see… It was the best choice. I am the last one left who can truly fight against Darkseid, I don’t assume that you have one of him, where you are from,” Doom answered. “I may be able to send you home, if that is what you wish, but first I must ask a favor.”
“No, we do not. What is this favor?” Storm asked.
Pointing towards their blue furred ally, “What is your name, son?”
“Kurt, ah, Kurt Wagner… but most call me ‘Nightcrawler.’”
“I witnessed you teleporting, earlier. How do you do that?” Doom inquired.
“It is my mutant ability. I travel into another dimension and come out where I want to be, but there are limits, such as I must see where I am going.”
“Extra-Dimensional Teleportation?... that is perfect, why have I never thought of that before?! Darkseid keeps his castle protected with a magical barrier that I cannot penetrate, but it should not do anything to hinder someone travelling through another dimension. Do you think that a highly detailed map of a room would allow you teleport into it.”
“Probably, but I would have to be close.”
“Wonderful! Then, if you will join me, perhaps we can finally set this world free from his tyrannical rule!” Doom exclaimed.
“Whoa! What do you plan on doing when this ‘Darkseid’ is no longer in power?”
“I have no idea really. I will try to help the remaining survivors rebuild society. Once that is finished, I may retreat to a private sanctuary and work to further hone my magical talents, and I will return to protect the planet, if it should ever need it.”
“My brain is telling me not to trust you, but my gut is telling me that you are right… Who am I to argue? Let’s go!”
“WHOOOOO! REV-O-LU-TION!!!!!” exclaimed Spidey, as Doom took them to Darkseid’s palace.
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“Now, we should be expecting Darkseid’s personal guard, the Elites, anytime now,” Doom warned, “once we have taken care of them, then we take out Darkseid.”
Just like that, a horde of insidious looking aliens, who must be the Elites, accompanied by some sort of midget alien, with a rocket launcher. Without thinking, Bucky chooses the most dangerous target and hurls his shield. He hits perfectly, knocking out the small alien. Spider-Man jumps into the fray, taking on all three of the Elites, at once. He dodged every attack and knocked two of them out, while Nightcrawler snatches the third and brings him back for Doom and Storm to hit with powerful lightning.
During the entire time, a strange creature, in some sort of hover chair, has been sitting back and barking orders. Instead of staying and fighting, he runs, but is not pursued by the team, because they have a bigger target in mind.
“Okay, Nightcrawler, here is the layout of the building,” pointing to a specific room, Doom spoke, “Darkseid will be sitting on his throne… here. He has two bodyguards at all time, called ‘Supermen,’ but you should be able to get in and out before having to deal with them… got it?”
“Be right back, mein freunds.”
*BAMF*
Then he was back, “I brought you a present,” Nightcrawler said as he teleported in with a huge, monstrous being, named Darkseid.
“What do you want, Doom? My men will be here shortly, and you will not be able to stand against them,” Darkseid spat, in anger.
“Quite the contrary. I have been working on a few tricks, and with your magical protection gone, I can finally defeat you.”
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” screamed the tyrant as he was struck by green lightning and completely disappeared.
“What did you do to him?”
“Let’s just say that he is seeing the universe from a much smaller, much unusual perspective. He’ll be back, but you have given this world a fighting chance, and we will be ready. Now, I will open a portal from whence you came. I won’t bother trying to explain how I did that or how I knew where to send you… Good bye, my friends, and thank you for saving my world.”
Storm, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man walked through the portal. “I call that a Tuesday. Thanks for everything, Doom,” Bucky saluted him, as he stepped through the doorway back home.

Bucky and his Amazing Friends will return soon…

Cool! I loved doing that storyline and found it enjoyable. I just didn't want to run the risk of getting "OH NOES FAN FIC LAWYERZ" on meeee.

But I'm still posting my games on there!

Bucky is back with a vengeance! The details will be up soon.