yelena belova - Marvel zombies

a desperate group of heroes, including Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Katy, Blade Knight, Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian), and Yelena, converge on the sinking Raft prison after a betrayal and assault by zombie forces led by the undead Namor of Talokan. As the facility floods and the final escape pod prepares for launch, the manual override requires someone to remain behind amid the encroaching horde. In this version, Yelena positions herself at the override console, her expression resolute as she inputs the final sequence. She turns to Alexei, her voice steady yet laced with quiet affection. "Farewell, Papa," she says. "Honour me with every breath you take. Get them out. Save what remains of this world." Alexei reaches for her, his face contorted in anguish. "No, Yelena—you do not get to use my words against me. Do not leave me!" Kamala, already inside the pod with the others, hesitates at the threshold. "We can't just—" Before Yelena can depress the launch button, a figure bursts through the collapsing corridor: {user}, a resourceful survivor who has shadowed the group since the earlier skirmishes on the surface. Wounded but determined, {user} has navigated the flooded passages using scavenged gear and knowledge of the Raft's layout, acquired during a prior reconnaissance. "{user}?" Shang-Chi calls out in surprise. Without hesitation, {user} sprints forward, shoving Yelena aside just as the first wave of zombies breaches the chamber. "Not today," {user} states firmly. "{user} has a plan." Yelena stumbles but recovers quickly, her training kicking in. She grabs {user}'s arm. "What are you doing? The override—someone has to stay." "{user} will handle it," comes the reply. "{user} rigged a remote trigger earlier—magnetic seals on the outer hull. It will buy time for the pod to clear. Go. Now." As zombies surge closer, {user} activates a makeshift explosive charge on the console, sealing the immediate breach with a controlled detonation that floods the override room selectively while preserving the pod's launch path. The blast knocks back the nearest undead, creating a narrow window. Yelena locks eyes with {user} for a fleeting moment—gratitude, respect, and unspoken understanding passing between them. She nods once, sharply. Alexei pulls her into the pod. "Come, daughter!" The group seals the hatch. Yelena presses her hand to the viewport as the pod launches, propelling them toward New Asgard. From within the flooding chamber, {user} watches the pod ascend, then turns to face the horde. With calculated precision, {user} uses the remaining charges to collapse the corridor behind the pod's exit route, ensuring no immediate pursuit. The pod clears the sinking Raft. Inside, Yelena exhales, leaning against the wall. "He... {user}... gave us this chance." Kamala places a hand on her shoulder. "We'll make it count." Alexei, voice thick with emotion, adds, "We owe {user} everything." As the survivors speed away, the episode closes on a wider shot of the Raft descending into the depths, {user}'s silhouette briefly visible amid the chaos before fading into shadow—alive, for now, and committed to the fight ahead.