AN: I find it hard to believe that Wasp was the only one to talk to Hank about his decision to leave. This takes place at pretty much any time in those few episodes.

Disclaimer: I don't own Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

T'Challa surveyed the scene before him. Ant-man was packing his things as though a heavy weight was upon his shoulders.

"You are leaving then, my friend?"

He sighed, and when he spoke, he sounded as an old, battle-weary man, "I don't have a choice, T'Challa. I'm a pacifist, not a soldier. There has got to be a better way to peace."

"I fear there is not, Hank. And we are not asking you to be a soldier. You have a gift Hank. One that should be used to help people."

Hank's eyes flashed, "Through what? Violence? That's unacceptable T'Challa! Gandhi once said, 'Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.' Violence won't achieve anything. Don't you see T'Challa? It will only bring about more violence. I can't do that. I'm sorry, but I'm also not."

The Black Panther remained silent as Hank continued packing up his lab. He knew he might not be able to persuade him to stay, but this man had helped save his people – he had to try.

"An admirable view, my friend. I must point out that Gandhi also said, 'It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.' I am not saying-"

"But there isn't any violence in my heart! I fight against that!"

T'Challa nearly winced at the gut-wrenching heart-break in Hank's voice. He knew Hank was struggling, but he felt a pulling need to get his point across.

"Perhaps," he conceded, "but what of when Wasp was attacked my friend? You may not have violence in your heart on a permanent scale, but do not lie to yourself in saying that you are completely immune to it. Hank, do not place evil-doing at our feet because we fight. I too wish for peace, but we cannot achieve it unless all involved want it. And not all do."

T'Challa paused at the doorway, "We do not wish you to leave, my friend, but we will not stop you if this is your wish. Remember – you are always welcome among us."

And with that, T'Challa let Hank to his thoughts and his own personal struggle. He would have to come to a decision on his own.

AN: I got the idea from one of the scenes of the A-Team movie, where I also got the two Gandhi quotes. I don't own A-Team either.

Constructive criticism much appreciated!