[ WP ] [ EU ] The Avengers are confronted by a new superhuman , The Lich . Is he friend or foe ?

`` Tony, do we really have to respond to every distress call we receive?'' Hawkeye asked hoping that Tony would let them go back to the tower. `` Nothing to worry Hawkeye I did a complete scan of the old castle and there is nothing living in there.'' `` Oh goodie,'' sighed Hawkeye as he looked at the old Transvalivian styled castle. 
 
 `` Nothing living, so stay sharp Avengers we could be dealing with Robots or Zombies,'' barked Captain America with his over protective voice. `` Caps, right we should be careful,'' Black Widow said sportingly. `` Well knowing us, it will probably be both,'' Hawkeye sighed again. `` Good more for me to smash! Outta my way scaredy cat!'' Hulk said as he pushed his way to the front of the group nearly knocking Hawkeye over. 
 
 Hulk walked up the front door `` HULK SMASH!'' He crumbled the door with one punch. They all cautiously walked into the buildings atrium. A creaky voice came from the shadows `` The door was unlocked, you did n't have to break it down. It was an original part of my house.'' Tony deactivated his faceplate `` I'll pay for that.'' A skeletal figure emerged from the shadows. He had a skull for head and was covered in a light coating of moss. He looked like a pirate that had been washed onto to shore on more than one occasion. 
 
 Captain America was the first to speak `` Why did you call us?'' If skulls could smile his was doing it at the moment. `` To see you all in person that's why.'' Black Widow had a sinking suspicion this was going to be some type of trap. `` And who are you?'' 
 
 `` Oh my goodness, where are my manners. My name is The Lich! Slayer of evil, an unstoppable force of nature and vanquisher of thirst are some of the titles I have held through the years.'' He says as he bows. `` And hopefully the newest member of the Avengers!'' 
 
 `` Are you serious? A zombie as an Avenger?'' Hawkeye said trying to hold back his laughter. The Lich straightened up and giving Hawkeye a stern stare with his empty eye sockets. `` That's funny coming from the man who was scared to enter the building.'' Captain America put his hand up to stop Hawkeye from further embarrassment. `` The Avengers are always looking for new allies to keep the world safe Lich. Do you mind sharing some of your past deeds or what powers you possess?'' 
 
 `` With pleasure,'' The Lich responds running up closer to the avengers. `` Well I'm immortal since I do n't need to eat, sleep, or drink. My real power comes from the ability to absorb sunlight. My full nickname I was given The Lichen but I shortened it for convenience.'' 
 
 This time Tony chimed in `` Wait you are basically a Lichen humanoid?'' `` Yes exactly!'' The Lich exclaimed not realizing that Iron Man was being sarcastic. `` And what can you do with the sunlight you absorb?'' Black Widow inquired. `` Enough to move these raggedy bones. I can walk, run, and even jump on a good day.'' With that the whole team erupted into laughter. 
 
 Hulk with tears in his eyes `` HAHAHA MOSS MAN, NO ROOM FOR PLANTS ON TEAM.'' Hulk walks out the door and is followed by Black Widow and Hawkeye. Captain America trying to sound uplifting `` Keep up the good work soldier, the world needs to The Lich.'' Tony was the last to leave and looking at the doorframe `` Ill get this fixed for you.'' 
 
 The Lich stared at his now empty hideaway. `` So that's it? Did n't even want to see what I can do?'' The Lich starts to laugh sadly to himself. `` Useless? Ohhohoh. I have been around a long time Avengers, and you have had just made an enemy. It wo n't be today or tomorrow, but one day when you are old and weak. Ill be just the same and then you'll rue this day!'' 

