Jennifer road shotgun as Clint drove through the snowy forest. Natasha was on the back, shooting a large gun at the Hydra soldiers. This was it they were on their way to finding Loki's scepter. She leaped from the car blinking out and in to lessen the impact of her landing. Running at one of the Hydra agents she stabbed them in the leg, cutting them down. The other soldiers opened fire. This was Hydra's last stronghold, and they need to take it down.
"Jennifer, I need you to send some of these men running," Tony called overhead. Jennifer took a deep breath and plunged the area around her into darkness. Then she turned to the platoon of soldiers running toward her. She slowly rolled her eyes black then blinked. They were gone for a second before flashing back. They all fell to the ground screaming. Jennifer grabbed a nearby tree to steady herself. But not for long she had to duck under a swing of a knife. Dropping to the ground, she kicked the soldier's feet out from under him. Jennifer clamped her hand on his throat, turning her eyes red. He screamed in pain but couldn't move. His eyes grew wide with fear. She wanted to pull back, but the voice wouldn't let her.
"He disserves this; he put you that room. He is the reason you're the Monster." It whispered in her ear.
"Clint's hit," Natasha called over the comms. In a flash, the voice was gone, and Jennifer could let go of the man. He got to his feet and ran. He was screaming as he pushed past other soldiers. They looked at her them followed him. Jennifer looked at her shaking hands. She was running out of time. Taking a deep breath, she made her way over to Natasha's position. Clint was laying on the ground. His eyes shut tight against the pain. There was a deep burn on his side. Jennifer grabbed one of the bandages Dr. Cho had invented for the team to use. She put into place, causing Clint to gasp then settle down. There was a bunker across from them that was giving heavy fire. It was making it hard for Jennifer to get Clint out of the line of fire. Natasha called for assistance while Jennifer finished with Clint. The Hulk came in and took out the bunker by running into it. It was smashed into a cloud of dust stopping the fire. Natasha thanked him, turning back to Jennifer and Clint.
"How is he looking." She asked, watching Jennifer work.
"Clint's hit bad we're going to need an evac," Jennifer said over the comms and to Natasha. The bandage would hold for now, but he was in no condition to keep fighting.
"Are you alright, Jenny? You look pale," Natasha asked, causing Jennifer to flinch slightly.
"Yeah, I just want to make sure Clint is safe." She said, but the truth was she wanted to keep everyone safe from her. The laugh of the voice filled her head.
Steve had made his way into the base. Tony had taken out the shield allowing him to make his entrance. Thor was helping Jennifer get Clint back to the ship while Natasha handled the Hulk. Tony was looking for the Scepter in one of many labs. Steve had a different mission a more personal one. He kicked a soldier back and spotted the man of the hour.
"Baron Strucker. Hydra's number one thug." Steve said, walking up to the man. He had on a coat, and from the bag, in his hand, it looked like he was trying to make a run. He wouldn't get away not today.
"Technically, I'm a thug of S.H.I.E.L.D., or did you not read the papers." He replied, looking him in the eyes.
"Well, then technically, you're unemployed. Where's Loki's
scepter?" Steve asked, not backing down. Tony needed the information, and Steve wanted to get this man in cuffs. He had caused enough pain for both S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra.
"Don't worry; I know when I've been beaten. You'll mention how I cooperated; I hope" Strucker said letting a sick smile cross his face.
"I'll put it right under "Illegal human experimentation." How many are there." Strucker laughed at Steve.
"More than you know. Starting with the Monster that pretends to be a hero," Strucker said, causing Steve's stomach to churn at the word. A girl appeared next to them and shot an energy blast at Steve from her hands. The red energy sent him down the stairs. By the time he made it back up, she had vanished. Leaving Steve and Strucker once again alone.
"We have a second Enhanced Female. Do not engage. She has some energy sours that comes from her hands." Steve said over the comms. Walking over to Strucker, who was laughing.
"You'll have to be faster than…" Steve cut him off, knocking him out with a single punch.
Tony walked into the secret room. Jarvis Had found it hidden behind a movable wall. He had used his suit to take out the guards, and it was now standing watch at the door.
"Guys, I got Strucker," Steve said over the comms. Tony didn't respond rounding a corner. The hall opened to a large room. It was filled with one of the flying creatures from the New York invasion.
"Yeah, I got something bigger," Tony replied, walking around the room. There looked to be a robot on one of the work tables, but the thing was in pieces. He was quickly distracted by something on the far side of the room. "Thor, I got eyes on the prize," He said, walking over to the scepter. It was hooked up to several wires that led to computers. Slight ringing in his ear started, and he turned around to find the source. There was a flash of red.
The beast began to move and flew overhead. He followed it and was greeted by the bodies of the Avengers scattered over rocks. He walked over to Steve's body. Tony stretched out his shaking hand to check if he was still alive. Just as he was going to touch him, Steve grabbed him.
"You could have saved us. Why didn't you do more" Steve gasped before going still? Tony looked up and saw an army of aliens flying toward earth.
"There was nothing more you could do." Tony heard a voice say. He was pulled out of the dream before he could find the source of it.
In a flash, he was back in the secret room. Shaking his head, he ensured that the flying beast was still in its original spot. Taking a deep breath, Tony stuck his hand out to the right and walked up to the scepter. One of his suit gloves landed on his hand and grabbed it.
"There is always more I can do." He said to himself.