Chapter 172: 172. Family Photo
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Hector decided to spend his day with his family and keep them happy and entertained. He ordered a feast for the night and ate with everyone. He couldn't go back to Mount Vernon for now as it was still being cleaned and upgraded with space technology for security.
But the next day, he needed to go out and buy a mobile phone for himself.
Jean had already left to see everyone at the academy, and Peter had returned to Mount Vernon as he missed his green girlfriend. It only left Diana and Moony with him. Oh, Yelena and Natasha also went back to work.
Hector never put a leash on Moony before, as the world knew that the good boy was smart during early times. But now, most see him as some random, brainless dog.
Though the beauty that walked beside Hector offset any angry men who wanted to shout at Moony. Diana looked incredibly gorgeous even with her full body covered. Even with a cowboy hat on her head.
"Wowoo." Moony cutely barked and sat down in front of an ice cream shop.
"You want ice cream?" Diana asked him, pulling his chubby cheek.
Moony opened his jaws and breathed heavily. He was so happy these days. "Wuf!"
Hector was going to deny him, as he didn't want to get Moony addicted to sugar. But Diana folded her arms and watched him silently. He knew she wanted to buy him ice cream. "Fine, I will buy,"
He went inside the shop and bought one blueberry and one strawberry ice cream. He was still wearing his red coat with all the medals and stars; he was used to it. But this also made him too recognisable.
"Can I have a picture with you? Your dress looks so amazing. Is it for the comic con?" the cashier asked him.
This was nothing new to him, "Sure, child."
So, he got a photo clicked and went out. "Here, one for Moony and one for the pretty lady,"
Although Diana had not asked for it, she didn't deny it and silently took it. She would have bought all this herself, but she lacked money at the moment. And knowing Hector was richer than even Bruce and Lex Luthor combined, she worried not.
Soon, they entered an apple store, "Yeah, give me two of those iPhones,"
"Bow-wow,"
"Give me three of those,"
In no time, he had a smartphone and got connected to the world through the amazing thing called the internet. Of course, it was slow at this point, but he can always get someone to upgrade these devices so he can enjoy better internet. He had space technology, after all.
*KE-CHAK!*
Hector saw Diana taking a quick photo of Moony and setting it as her wallpaper. He chuckled and did the same, "Give me a good pose, boy,"
Moony tilted his head slightly and made a cute confused face. Hector quickly took it, "That's it, boy. I love it."
"Bow bow... woof woooo..." Moony demanded something in return.
Diana turned to Hector for translation, while he alternated his gaze on the two. "He wants to take a picture with the two of us for his wallpaper,"
"I see no problem with that. In fact, I am honoured that he wants me in it," she accepted.
~Oh mom, you have no idea,~ Moony barked again in a low voice.
Hector asked a passerby teenager to click a photo for him, as he had no selfie stick. Moony quickly walked to stand in front of Hector and Diana. But he didn't like that there was so much gap. "Wowoo..."
He knew Hector wouldn't agree, so he physically first pushed Diana and then Hector closer. After that, he braked again, "Wuf,"
"He wants us to pick him in our arms,"
Diana didn't waste a second picking the furball. Hector helped too, but in the process, both their hands rested on each other's, not that they noticed. It was apparent already that they liked each other, but both awaited the right moment to initiate.
Excitedly, Moony gave a long howl when the photo was being clicked. The good boy longed for a cosy family since always, and now he was getting his wish fulfilled.
But there were a lot of cameras that were clicking pictures, from good to bad to common folks. Hector looked too much like Hector. Be it secret agencies or news channels. All were interested in him.
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"What are we going to do now? I thought he was dead. For god's sake, we had an international holiday named after him." President McArthur tensed in his office. In front of him didn't sit any political figure, but rather a few businessmen.
"Is that guy everywhere on the news the real deal? Damn, he has not changed at all."
"Mister Stark, please take this seriously. President Washington was the best at war and, at the same time, most against the wars. If he starts pulling the strings, I'm afraid the war in Libya won't work." President McArthur sighed in panic.
At that, Tony stood up and started walking around the oval office, touching various things. Especially the glass case inside which one of Hector's original red coats was kept. "How does that change anything? He can't be the president anymore. We lobbied for all these years to finally make Congress go our way.
"But why am I being dragged into this? This isn't my job. I'm a simple Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. I pay, and you do the politics. I don't understand why you all are so afraid of him. My father was also rambling about mistakes and whatnot in his last days,"
A bald man stood up and walked to Tony to pat his back, "Don't worry, Tony. I'm sure the President only invited you to ensure you know things if something happens. You go and have fun. I will handle everything,"
Tony did just that, "What would I do if you were not here, Stane. All right then, I got an appointment with Victoria's Secret. Need to 'check' some of their models for the upcoming fashion week, ciao."
Left alone, everyone turned serious. Obadiah took his seat again and poured himself a glass of water, but instead passed it to the President, "Don't worry, Mister President. We will ensure you win next year as well. As for this resurrected Washington, we will spread the word that he's just an imposter, a costume artist. We shall make it impossible for him to reveal his identity.
"Killing him is not an option. But at the same time, we need to ensure his hold on congress doesn't strengthen. I'm sure others will agree,"
"He is an extremely influential man. Fighting him could also be a suicide." The CEO of ExxonMobil voiced.
Obadiah sighed, "If we do nothing, then we should prepare to go bankrupt. President MacArthur, we will funnel the money. You just ensure it reaches the right pockets,"
And so, a tacit understanding was reached. But, sad for them, Hector had not even started yet as he was yet to research.
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Mount Vernon,
Kennedy had packed all his stuff and moved to Washington's home. He knew that his life was going to be anything but peaceful now. As he took his stuff inside, he saw a blue guy brushing his teeth, "You brush in the evening?"
Yondu mumbled in reply, "No... I brush thrice a day. I love my teeth,"
~Hmm, space sure is a strange place for a fetish.~ Kennedy left the guy alone and went inside. But soon, he saw more madness. There was Moony, getting his belly scratched by a guy who looked like he was a mix of E.T and Predator.
~What the fuck is in space?~
As he went further, he found a green woman and human kissing. "*Cough* Is the President inside?"
Peter and Gamora walked away and acted as if nothing had happened. Gamora straight-up left.
"Yes, he's in there, sir." Peter responded and chased his girl.
Kennedy entered Hector's office. *BAM*
But out of nowhere, a table clock flew past his face and slammed onto the wall, breaking apart. His heart nearly gave up on him. He looked and found the scariest look he had ever seen on Hector.
"Kennedy, you fucking useless twat. WHAT IS THIS CRAP? Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and now Libya? Not to mention the mess in South America? Did you guys just impose sanctions on Venezuela? THIS IS MADNESS!"
[A/N: I won't drag Hector and Diana's situation too long now. They will soon be a thing.]
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