Author's Note: The Poll is closed. And Steve will be joining Bucky and Tony.
Chapter .3.
The Avengers all go out of the Compound to find the grounds in chaos. There were spot fires, spider-webs, frost, vines and other stuff all over the grounds. Doom bots were destroyed and the men who had been holding them hostage were tied up in rope, spider-webs and vines.
"Tidal Wave put out those fires", a woman says
"You could help Black Sky", a male says
"I am not the one with water powers", she retorts
"Just put out those fires and round all the hired guns up", Wasp orders
"Yes ma'am", they say
They see EMT's and Police officers being waved in by a couple of men. One with swords and the other with daggers and swords.
"What is going on?" Fury demands
"We are clearing up a mess", a voice says
Bruce recognises the woman immediately as his ex-girlfriend Betty Ross.
"Betty?" Bruce asks shocked
"Hello Bruce. You better get those wrists checked out. That goes for all of you", Betty replies giving them the once over
"What are you doing her Miss Ross?" Phil asks
"I am part of Halo. I go by Vine", Betty replies
"Why?" King T'Challa asks curiously
Betty waves her hands and vines come out of the ground and up to her hands then go back down again. That surprises them. None of them knew that Betty had powers.
"I basically can control earth. Vines especially", Betty replies
"That suits you", Princess Shuri says
"Put Mr Rhodes over here", a woman says gesturing at the waiting ambulance
Scott and Steve gently put Rhodes down.
"Where is Tony?" James asks
"He has gone after Ross", the woman says, "I am Drover by the way"
"He shouldn't go alone!" Rhodey exclaims wanting to get up and run after Tony if he could
"Calm down he hasn't gone alone. There are three teams gone to get Ross, Hammer and Doom", a woman says coming over, "They are good"
"Who are you?" Steve asks
"I go by Electro", Electro replies shoving the man she was holding towards the police
They see the Thing shoving two men towards the police.
"Thought you would get away with it?" the Thing asks them
"We will beat them", the cuffed man says
"Yeh right. That is why you got your ass handed too you?" Spider-Man asks smugly
"Language", a woman says
"Your no better Reality", Spider-Man replies
"Children just get these guys to the police", a masked man sighs
"We are not children!" Reality exclaims
"Why do I let Stark talk me into this", the Masked Man mutters with a sigh
"That is Daredevil", Susan says for the Avengers
"That is Daredevil? The one from Hell's Kitchen that doesn't work with anyone?" Fury asks
"The very same", Wasp replies
"He has quite the reputation", Hunter says
"But he works with no one", Fitz says
"Well he works alongside Halo if needed. And this was all hands on deck", Wasp replies
"But he can never be tracked", Simmons says
"Or found", Bobbi adds
"Well Tony did. Tony does the impossible. Tony and Daredevil have an understanding. They are actually friends. Halo has been sworn to secrecy about his identity so don't bother asking", Susan replies shutting Fury up
"What is Halo?" Natasha asks
"It is like the Avengers. But we operate differently", Wasp replies
"And more effectively", Drover adds
"How so?" Clint asks wincing as the EMT's clean his cuts
"One thing we don't do the super hero thing all the time. We all have jobs and a life. Like Daredevil and Spider-Man we have our own territories. Like Daredevil only operates around Hell's Kitchen. Spider-Man operates around Queens. You know us the Fantastic Four manly deal with Doom. Wanderer is like his name and goes anywhere he is needed. Quake or Daisy as you call her prefers to operate solo around the US your actually lucky she was in the area", Susan replies
"Why?" Phil asks
"She used to have no problem with us", Simmons says
"We are friends!" Fitz says
"So why would she leave SHIELD?" Maria Hill asks
"Because Quake doesn't work near SHIELD. She has issues with you that most of us can understand. She and Deathlock like to stay away from SHIELD or any other Law Enforcement", Wasp replies
"Deathlock?" Simmons asks shocked
"You mean Michael Peterson is here?" Fitz asks looking around
"He is dangerous", May says sternly
"No more dangerous then some of us. And Daisy trusts him so do I", the Torch says, "I am Johnny Storm by the way"
"Who are you to Daisy?" Phil asks glaring at him
"Wouldn't you like to know", the Torch says smirking
"Johnny stop antagonizing them! After all they were just held hostage", Susan scolds
"Sorry", Johnny smirks
"No your not", Electro says walking past
"So where is Daisy?" Phil asks
"She went after Ross", Betty replies
"What! Why?" Phil asks
"She has a…score to settle", Susan replies
"A score?" May asks, "I have taught her not to get personally involved"
"Lets just say that Daisy has every right to go after Ross with Tony. He has REALLY pissed her off", Johnny replies laughing, "I wouldn't want to be him"
Susan rolls her eyes, "I wouldn't want to be any off them"
"Who is going after them?" Steve asks
"Doom has Reed aka Mr Fantastic, Magma, and Wanderer after him. Hammer has Deathlock, Nightshade and Justice after him", Susan replies
"Who is after Ross?" Rhodey asks
"The pleasure of getting him is Captain Marvel, Vision, Quake and Tony", Betty replies, "The heavy hitters have gone after him in case he has surprises"
"Which is likely", a female says coming over with a rifle in hand
"Who are you?" Clint asks
"I am Sharpshooter, real name Sarah Paige", Sharpshooter replies smirking
"Tony shouldn't be going out! He just got beaten up!" James exclaims
They just roll their eyes. This shouldn't surprise them as they have all seen the video of they trying to protect Tony.
"There was no stopping Tony. And Tony knew what he was doing going into the hostage situation", Betty replies
"You can't say he knew he was going to get beaten up!" Steve exclaims
"He did. He knew he wasn't going to let any of you get more punches. So he planned to take the hits too we got in position", Susan replies
"But he shouldn't off! You should have stopped him!" James says
"Like we could off", Johnny says rolling his eyes
"You can't protect Tony from everything James", Susan says gently
"You don't know what he means to me", James retorts
All the Avengers look at him wondering where he was going with this
"We do. Tony told us. He is fine. Just pissed as hell that you won't give him up", Susan replies
"He told you?" James asks shocked
"Yes", Betty replies
"What do you mean? Buck?" Steve asks
"Stevie. Tony and I have been seeing each other", James admits
"What!" they all exclaim
"We have been seeing each other. That was why I was so protective of Tony when Ross and the others wanted him", James replies
"That is surprising", Sam says softly
"Didn't see that coming", Clint says
"That must have been an interesting get together after last time", King T'Challa says
"You were good at hiding it. I didn't expect that", Natasha adds
"We wanted to keep it a secret. I didn't expect him to come running to the rescue", James admits
"He came for all off you", Susan says gently
"Why?" Steve asks, "He doesn't owe us any favours"
Susan, Hope and Betty look at them gently
"That is his story to tell", Susan replies
"And it is a hell of a story", Sharpshooter inputs
"But he IS pissed at all of you", Betty says smirking, "So expect a talking to. Not just from him"
"Who from?" Bruce asks
"From some people who are on lock down at the tower", Susan replies
Suddenly at explosion in the distance grabs their attention.
"What?" the Thing exclaims
"What was that?!" others yell
"Ironman, Marvel, Quake, Vision, Mr Fantastic, Magma, Wanderer, Deathlock, Nightshade and Justice come in", Wasp says through her ear piece
"Quake come in", Johnny exclaims worried
"Reed!" Susan says into her comm
All they get is static.
"No answer", Betty says grimly
"We must go after them!" Steve exclaims standing up
But Sharpshooter pushes him down.
"We can't. Everyone start the cloak on Protocol M, Code Orange", Wasp orders into her ear piece
"Starting the clock", Stardust says
"The clock?" James asks tense
"They have 30 minutes to come in otherwise search parties will go out. Protocol M is missing and code orange is urgent and possible injury", Susan replies tense
"Thought can you hear them?" Betty asks a man coming to them
"Haven't heard a thing sorry Vine", Thought says
"We will be ready if we need to go out though", a man says with a sword coming over
"We need to go now!" Rhodey exclaims
"We can't we have these protocols for a reason. We must honour them. They have 29 minutes now to contact or come in otherwise search parties will go out", Betty replies
"We don't like it but we have protocols and codes for a reason", a late teenage woman says, "I am Wisp by the way"
"And I am Streak", a teen around the same age says
"And I am Stardust", a woman says coming over
"Is Mr Stark going to be ok?" Spider-Man asks coming over
"He will be. He is a stubborn ass", a man says, "I am Barrier by the way"
"You say that again. I am Storm by the way", a female teen says
"I am Techno", a man says coming over
"I am Changer", a female teen says coming over
"You all are just going to stand here?!" Sam asks
"We have too. We have rules for a reason. They are tough. I am sure they are fine", Wasp replies
"Quake come in. Daisy answer me!" Johnny says into his comms
"Johnny she will be alright", Susan says gently
"I fought with her Su. And she is not at her best", Johnny exclaims
"You better not let her hear you say that. She will kick your sorry ass", Barrier replies
"What happened to her?" Fury asks
"That is her story to tell", Johnny says tensely
"What is she to you?" Phil asks suspiciously
"Later", Johnny says
"What is Tony to all of you?" Wanda asks, "I am not getting why your connected"
That's when they hear voices before they could reply.
"How far did you think you would get with your tech?" a man voice growls
"Your tech is nothing compared the Stark tech", another male voice says
"What are your plans for this?" another male asks
Out of the trees come three man dragging Hammer in front of them. One the SHIELD Agents recognise as Deathlock.
"You three alright?" Wasp asks
"Fine. No injuries. The comms are not working. Any word on the others?" one man asks
"Nothing yet Nightshade", Betty replies
"You started protocol?" the other male asks
"We did Justice", Susan confirms
"Why weren't you with the others?" Daredevil growls
"They split up. More chance to get away", Deathlock replies
"We will still get what we want", Hammer replies
"Sure you will", Nightshade replies rolling his eyes and shoving Hammer to the police officers
"Hello Coulson", Deathlock says coming over
"Peterson. Didn't expect you to be involved with this", Phil replies
"Well Stark makes a good argument. And Daisy does too when she wants to be apart of this", Deathlock replies with a shrug
"Why didn't you go with her?" Mack asks
"Because she already had backup. I was needed with Hammer. Even though he was an easy mark and an idiot", Deathlock replies
"Everything under control here?" Justice asks
"Fine. These guys what to run after Tony and Daisy though", Betty informs him
"Not a good idea. They would kill us if we let them", Nightshade replies
"We know", a woman says coming over, "I am Frost and there is no sign of them yet"
"We must get ready if we have to go after them", a man says, "I am Tidal Wave"
"Swordsman, Blade be ready in case we need you two to go out", Wasp orders the two men, "Especially you Blade with your senses"
They looked at the man and the Avengers could see he was different to the others. But they couldn't tell how.
"I will be ready to track them. But would be easier with Wanderer here", Blade replies
"What are you?" Fury asks
"That is som…", Blade starts but is cut off
"One idiotic man here", a female voice says
Four people come out of the trees. Reed Richards was one of them much to Susan's relief.
"Doom when will you learn?" Reed asks with a sigh
"You will pay Richards!" Doom growls
"You keep saying that and you never win", Reed replies
"Need help there Reed?" the Thing asks smiling
"No it is fine", Reed says
"Any trouble?" Wasp asks
"Not really he is an idiot. Just a couple of doom bots", Wanderer says
"So that explosion wasn't you?" Betty asks
"Not us. And I would say not Deathlock's group either?" Reed asks coming over
Susan hugs him tightly relieved it wasn't him that was hurt.
"No wasn't us", Magma replies
"Tony", James replies worried
"Daisy", Johnny says worried
"We have to go now!" Steve exclaims getting up with the others
"Sit!" Wasp orders sternly
"But…", Rhodey starts
"It is not quite 30 minutes yet. We have ten minutes. But I will start getting the search teams ready", Wasp says
"I want apart of that!" Johnny exclaims
"Your not going Johnny. As it is we don't know what caused that explosion. We have to be cautious", Wasp orders
Johnny growls
"Cool it. Otherwise I WILL cool you", Frost tells him
"They need us", Bruce interferes his eyes slightly green
"Calm down Bruce. Tony is fine I am sure so are Daisy, Vision and Marvel", Betty says softly grabbing his hands, "You don't know how much three of those four have faced and survived"
"How do you know?" Sam asks worried
"It is easy", Magma replies
"How do you know?" Rhodey asks
"They have been through worse", Stardust replies
"We haven't heard anything", Fury frowns
"Because we take care of things quietly", Wisp replies
"SHIELD has no idea. And doesn't know our identities so why do you think you would know what happens to them?" Black Sky asks with a tilt of her lips
"Tony would have told at least me", James protests
"No he wouldn't off. He wouldn't want you to worry", Nightshade replies
"Mr Stark is like that. He also worries too much", Spider-Man says
"You got that right especially about you", Sharpshooter mutters
"5 minutes search teams prepare to track them. Blade and Wanderer will lead the groups", Wasp calls
"Hang on!" Thought yells
"What is it?" Wasp asks
"Hear that", Daredevil says tilting his head
"What?" Susan asks
"Let me kill him!" a familiar female voice snarls
"Easy he is needed alive for now", a calm female voice says
"I swear Ross I am going to have your head for this", growls a all too familiar voice
"Easy Tony, Daisy kill him after we know everything", a male voice says calmly
"He nearly killed us!" a voice says
"He didn't", the calm female voice says
"Only because Strange just so happened to appear in front of us!" the familiar female voice exclaims
"I suggest you and Sir calm down", a familiar male voice says
"I will kill you freaks", they hear Ross growl
"Keep it up Ross and I will arrange a little 'accident' for you on the way back to jail", the familiar male voice snarls
"TONY!" the female voice yells
The Halo team relaxes hearing their teammates voices and chuckle at Tony and Daisy's words.
"About time", Wasp mutters
"Tony and Daisy sound pissed", Reed says
"5 bucks say Ross doesn't live long", Streak says
"I'll take that bet", Reality says
"Me too", Magma agrees
"I wonder how Strange got here. He wasn't at the briefing", Wasp adds
That was when all six appear out of the forest. Daisy had a nasty cut on her arm. And the SHIELD Agents saw she had old scars on her face. She was behind Ross and she looked furious. To the other side of Ross was a woman in uniform. She didn't have any wounds she looked angry but not as bad as the others. A man with a cloak was on the other side hurling a man with him that they didn't know with Vision on the man's other side. Then there was Tony his armour was damaged and he had a nasty cut on his forehead to add to the bruises he already got. His face was like a thundercloud and he looked livid. His look could kill. And he was looking right at Ross.
"What happened?" Wasp calls
"Mr ex-secretary here thought to have a secret weapons hidden on us", Daisy growls
"Lucky I came when I did. Guy's a sorcerer", the man with the cloak says
"Strange what are you doing here?" Reed asks
"Saw I was needed. Saved these guys asses", Strange says with a smirk
"Keep it up Strange and I will go after you after I finish with Ross's hid", Tony growls
"Stark you will pay!" Ross yells
"Yeh, yeh I have heard it all before", Tony says
"I would remain silent if I was you Ross. Stark and Quake are inches away from skinning you alive and that is them being kind", the woman says
"I say I burn him alive", Daisy suggests
"I like that idea. We fry him and gut him", Tony agrees
"I told you skinning you alive would be kind to want those two plan to do with you. They have been planning your death for a while", the woman says
"They are quite creative when they want to be", Strange adds
"You think you won this is just the beginning", Ross growls
"I swear if you touch anyone I care about in anyway you are a dead man. No one will find the body once I am done with you. The Winter Solider will look like an angel by the time I am done", Tony growls shoving Ross to the police
"We will see Stark you haven't stopped me", Ross replies
"I could also throw you to the Dark Dimension like I am going to do to this guy once I get answers out of him", Strange threatens coldly
"Answers first then we will consider it. As he has caused too many crimes against humanity", the woman says
"Carol you know you want to do it", Daisy says
"I do. But I have restraint", Carol replies as they hand Ross to the cops
"I will take this guy to my place and get answers out of him", Strange says
"Do you need a hand?" Vision asks
"I will be fine. Wong is waiting", Strange replies
"You're an asshole Strange but be careful", Tony says to him
"I will. And get Jennifer to see to those cuts", Strange replies
"I got a feeling many people will make sure Sir is well", Vision says
Tony scowls at him, "Thanks Vis"
"I will see you soon with news", Strange says opening a portal and disappearing with the man in toe
"Daisy are you alright!" Johnny asks hurrying to her
"I am fine. The moron won't be the death off me", Daisy replies
"He has tried four times now", Johnny mutters to the Avengers and SHIELD Agents horror
"And he still hasn't won", Daisy replies
"Fifth time is the charm", Johnny retorts
"Like I will give him another opportunity", Daisy snorts
"I was worried", Johnny admits
Daisy's eyes soften, "I am sorry I worried you"
"Why weren't you responding to comms?" Wasp asks
"Moron over there did an EMP in the blast", Daisy replies gesturing to Ross who was being put in an armoured police car
"Took Tony out of the air though", Carol replies
"Is Tony alright?" James asks looking at Tony who was arguing with the police officers
"He is fine. Cuts and bruises. Is everything alright here? Any injuries?" Carol asks
"Cuts and bruises Captain Marvel. Nothing major. But we were organising search teams for you. You nearly had us out. 3 more minutes and we would have gone looking for you", Wasp informs her
"Lucky we have those protocols in place then. How are you Avengers?" Carol asks them
"Fine", Steve replies
Carol shakes her head, "Use a different word. If I hear fine one more time I am going to do something"
"They could be better", Susan informs her
"That will do. Do they need a hospital?" Carol asks
"Why don't you ask us?" Fury growls
"Because you would tell me you do not need a hospital even if you are bleeding to death so Tony tells me", Carol retorts, "I am more inclined to believe Tony then you"
"What has Stark told you?" Phil asks
"A lot. So Susan do they need hospital?" Carol asks
"No. They need rest though and some have a few stitches", Susan replies
"All medical reports forwarded to Jen?" Carol asks
"I have them doing do", Betty confirms
"Good", Carol says
"Lets rap this up", Tony orders from where he was with the police
"Yes Sir!" everyone yells startling the Avengers and SHIELD Agents with the amount of respect they had for Tony
"You heard the man. Get everything rapped up. Police will secure the scene. We can go over this place with a fine tooth comb after some rest", Carol orders
Everyone goes to get everything organised. Vision comes over to the Avengers.
"You alright Wanda?" Vision asks quietly
"I am fine. Are you alright?" Wanda replies
"I am well. Just a busy few hours", Vision replies
"Has anyone checked in with the birds?" Carol asks
"Birds?" Clint asks
"Later", Susan says to him
"I did that. They are find and Eagle Eye and Iron Lad are impatient for a fight", Barrier replies
"Of course they are", Carol mutters
"No way are those two getting involved!" Tony yells hearing them
"Well they want to so is Hawk Junior", Tidal Wave informs Tony
"They will be the death of me! They are NOT getting involved. Especially Hawk Junior. His mother would skin me alive, then kill me, then bring me back to torture me if I let him do this", Tony replies
"They have you by the balls Stark", Reed smirks
"I like to see you go up against Mama Bird! She and Pepper have been trading tips", Tony replies
"Sucks for you Stark", Johnny smirks
"Funny. I will have Dummy use the fire extinguisher on you", Tony retorts
"Ohh I am so scared", Johnny replies laughing
"Go are get Rhodes wheelchair I can see Tony losing what little patience he has left", Carol orders
"Yes Ma'am", Johnny smirks and jogs inside
"What's are lift Tony?" Carol asks
"Cars are coming the Avengers and SHIELD Agents are in a limo with Carol, Susan, and Hope. We will follow in the other cars. Since mind was destroyed", Tony growls at Streak
"Not my fault", Streak yelps
"Yeh sure I believe that", Tony sarcastically
"Are they always like this?" Phil asks Susan
"Sometimes. But everyone respects Tony as commander, then Carol, then Wasp", Susan replies as Johnny comes over with the wheelchair
"Tony is the boss?" Steve asks surprised
"What don't you think he can do it?" Betty asks crossly
"That is not what I mean", Steve stutters out
"He just means Tony was giving this life up", Rhodey replies as he was helped into his wheelchair
"That will never happen", Wasp replies
"Why?" Scott asks
"It is just not what Tony does. Be with him long enough and you would know he would never stop helping those he cares about", Carol informs them
"And he cares about all of you a whole lot", Spider-Man says
"Especially Barnes, Rogers and Rhodes", Johnny laughs
"Are you telling stories about me!?" Tony asks
They see Tony had gotten out of his armour and you could see the cuts on him.
"Not at all", Johnny says innocently
"Storm", Tony growls
"Got to go! First one back to the tower wins!" Johnny exclaims lighting up and flying away with Stardust
"I will kill them", Tony mutters darkly
"Not if I do it first", Daisy mutters
"Cars are here!" Blade says as limos come to the entrance
Happy gets out of one off them.
"Alright there Boss?" Happy asks Tony
"Fine Happy", Tony says with a sigh
"You look like shit", Happy says bluntly
"Long day. Like to see you do better", Tony retorts
"Pepper is waiting on your call", Happy informs him, "She is not happy"
"When isn't she?" Tony says rolling her eyes
"Oh and Mama Bird told me to say she wants Barton back in one piece to give him a piece of her mind. Oh and Mr Pym wants Lang back in one piece so he could kill him. His words not mine", Happy adds
"Mr Pym is with you Stark?" Scott asks shocked
"Don't act so surprised. We can get along when we want too. Happy what did Jen say? She hasn't ruined my tower has she?" Tony asks
That confuses the Avengers and SHIELD Agents. Who was Jen? And why would she ruin Stark's tower?
"Not yet. She IS pissed though. But she hasn't taken her rage out if you know what I mean. But she wants a crack at Ross", Happy replies
"Everyone wants a crack at Ross there is a list several miles long", Tony replies, "Starting with me"
"Then me!" Daisy says
"Okay everyone lets go", Carol says moving the conversation on
"Who am I taking?" Happy asks
"The Avengers, Agents, Carol, Susan and Hope", Tony orders
"Ok boss. Everyone in. One way trip to the Tower", Happy says
"Lets get going", Wasp says pushing the Avengers and Agents over to Happy
"Is Tony coming?" James asks nervously
"You can bet I will be right behind you to give you all the lecture of the century", Tony replies hearing James
"About what?" Steve asks as they get into the limo
"Oh no", Susan mutters knowing it will start Tony off
"Not trusting, being morons, putting innocent people under the bus, being dicks, not listening and a whole lot of other things", Tony retorts, "Starting with what the HELL were you thinking?!"
Author's Note: What do you think? Please review:)