1 – In The Beginning
Author’s Note: This was originally written for the late, lamented Comics Horizon site, which shuttered before it could be published. The only limitation on the fight was “no sniping from a distance”. This is my personal Mockingbird, who retains the camotech suit she had in her Secret Avengers run and is a standing member of […]
5 – Facing Off
Mockingbird came out of the shadows between one breath and the next, moving fast. In one of those motions that didn’t seem…fair, somehow, she caught one of her batons on a rebound. The other one – the one that had hit him, numbing his left arm – it was still at Castle’s feet. He snatched […]
6 – Mockingbird Goes High
“Nothing’s ever easy with you, is it Castle?” Mockingbird said out loud to where Punisher had disappeared into the shadows. “Couldn’t just be a macho prick like all the others and assume you can take me? Why you gotta be that way?” She had a choice. They could both move fast and silent on the […]
7 – Punisher Reacts
“Are the rest of the savior scouts around here or am I actually going to have a good day today?” Castle sneered. Mockingbird glared at him through those yellow tinted goggles of hers. She looked uninjured but… “I hit you, didn’t I? The hell kind of body armor do you have?” “As if I’d tell […]
8 – Punisher Takes High Ground
For the first time in his life, Frank Castle was really glad his shot missed. Punisher grabbed a rickety piece of equipment, tested its base, then knocked it on its side. Under the crash of the metal he launched himself up, shinnying a rough support pole like a tree and rolled onto the walkway above. […]
9 – Fight In The Air
Mockingbird’s staff snapped downward at where his hip had been. If it had struck he’d probably not be able to walk for hours at least. She pulled the strike when he moved out of the way, spinning the long metal pole back up and into a ready posture. Smooth, calm, professional. She had to have […]
10 – Punisher Takes Stock
Castle pressed his fingers to his side, checking to make sure the damn woman hadn’t broken his rib. No. It hurt, and it was tender but not mushy and he could breath fine. He didn’t feel the pull of severe damage, just an ache. He went to ground behind one of the pillars, taking stock […]
11 – Charge!
Castle charged forward like a bull. He knew that if he stayed out from her again he was going to pay for it. He pulled one of his knives, not wanting to be barehanded against her. He had to get close, grapple, use his body weight to get her down, hold her down. He didn’t […]
12 – Combat
Frank rolled to his feet and saw … A flash of motion, as Mockingbird landed on the walkway in front of him, several dozen paces away. The sway had been caused by her landing. He drew one of his knives and raced towards her, intent on stopping her cold before she realised he was there. […]
13 – The Big Choice
Punisher pulled out an incendiary grenade. It was sleek black matte one, with no identifying marks on it. He’d probably made it himself. It was likely immensely powerful. “No. Damn it, do not do this,” Mockingbird hissed at him, dragging her badly bleeding hand into her chest, hoping to staunch the flow. “Not in here, […]