A Thrice-Told Tale: The Reckoning Between Captain America and Red Skull on Vormir

Imagine a desolate cliff, the wind howling as it reaches the ancient stone altar on Vormir. This is the place where Captain America has journeyed to return the Soul Stone to its rightful guardian, Red Skull. Their meeting is not just a simple exchange, but a clash of two ideologies that have shaped their lives and the fate of the universe.

The Arrival

Captain America steps onto the sacrifices made by those who came before him, holding the Soul Stone tightly in his hand. As he does, Red Skull emerges from the shadows, his smirking face a chilling sight in the dim light.

Captain America: Holding the Soul Stone, he looks to Red Skull.

Red Skull: With a sneer, he watches Captain America.

Captain America: With a stern expression, he sets his intentions.

Red Skull: Taunting him, reminding him of their history.

Captain America: Standing his ground, unwavering in his resolve.

Red Skull: With a cold laugh, he challenges him.

Captain America: With a calm, resolute voice, he confronts Red Skull.

Red Skull's smirk widens as he observes Captain America's determination. The tension between the two is palpable, a silent battle of wills drawn up from their past conflicts.

The Exchange

Captain America takes a step forward and places the Soul Stone on the altar. With the stone glowing, a sense of understanding passes between them, however brief. The conversation, though charged, is a moment of mutual respect, albeit through the lens of their differing ideologies.

The Ideological Clash

Red Skull: Unfortunately, this moment of understanding is short-lived. Red Skull's cynical view of power and sacrifice soon takes over his smug expression.

Captain America: Firmly advocating his beliefs, Captain America is unyielding in his stance.

Red Skull: He taunts Captain America, pushing his buttons.

Captain America: Facing the brunt of Red Skull's opposition.

Red Skull: He laughs, his words biting and ironic.

Captain America: Attempting to reason with Red Skull, his tone growing weary.

The ideological clash between Captain America's steadfast belief in heroism and sacrifice and Red Skull's cynical view of power and the burdens of the past is the crux of their conversation. Their words are laced with history, each knowing that their ideologies stem from moments that shaped their destinies.

A Meme Fit for Retelling

Meanwhile, a meme surfaces online, mocking the eternal disagreement between the two iconic characters:

I agree, I don’t think Red Skull wouldn’t have appeared until after he dropped the Soul Stone off the edge of the shrine or after he leaves.

The exchange quickly picks up, with Captain America and Red Skull engaging in a never-ending battle of witty retorts:

Captain America: “Here we go again”

Red Skull: “Steve, son of Larah”

Captain America: “It’s Steven, son of Sarah”

Red Skull: “That was my line”

Captain America: “Well, you didn’t say it right”

Red Skull: “Well, I will try again”

Red Skull: “Stevendedededededededededidedededededededededededidededededeided son of Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalarah”

Captain America: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH”

Captain America: “Can we talk about my business?”

Red Skull: “Wait, I need to do this right”

The fight between the two intensifies, capturing the essence of their complex relationship. Their banter culminates in an action-driven scene as Thanos appears, changing the course of their conversation once more.

Red Skull: “You gave me enough time to show my appearance, Captain”

Red Skull: “Thanos, take the Soul Stone”

Captain America: Stunned for a moment, then determined.

Thanos: “Captain is Ebony Maw”

Captain America: “What?”

The reveal is shocking to both Captain America and Red Skull, as Thanos, in the guise of Ebony Maw, takes the Soul Stone. The tension rapidly escalates, leading to a climactic confrontation that sees Captain America throwing his shield at Thanos, causing him to fall off the cliff, and subsequently, the fall of Doctor Strange as he is exposed as Proxima Midnight.

Conclusion

The encounter on Vormir is a testament to the complex relationship between Captain America and Red Skull. A meeting steeped in the history of the Guardians of the Infinity Stones, it reflects the ideological clash between heroism and cynicism, ultimately leading to a confrontation that shapes not just their individual fates but the broader narrative of the Avengers and their fight against Thanos and his formidable army.