Luckily for them the base hadn't managed to create a super soldier on Captain America's level but the soldiers there were strong enough to cause trouble. In fact by the time they had made it to the science lab in the middle of the base they were almost running out of time.
Stark lead the way crashing the doors through with Captain America closely behind with both Hawkeye and Black widow bringing up the rear, their guns pointing in different directions ready to shoot. The room was filled with various tanks letting off blue and green light, the only light that filled the room. Inside the tanks were men, tubes and breathing apparatus surrounding them. The rest of the room had every type of lab equipment imaginable whilst huddled in the furthest corner of the room were ill looking men and women in lab coats guarded by two soldiers who quickly turned, pointing their guns towards the Avengers. Captain America quickly let go of his shield, throwing it at the guards and knocking them out, and then caught it again. The cornered scientists let out a collective sigh but still were unsure of their predicament.
"Area is secure Director," Natasha informed Fury through her earpiece, "awaiting your arrival."
"Good," Fury responded from the Hellicarrier, "we are coming in now, sit tight and see if there is any usable Intel in the lab. Don't let anyone leave the base and keep those alive secure."
"On it," she nodded taking her hand away from the earpiece.
"right," breathed Steve, "Ironman you know about this technology stuff..."
"understatement," interjected Tony, "but continue"
Captain America frowned but continued, "search the lab computer systems and paper work for stuff you and Banner my find useful, Hawkeye and Black Widow do another sweep of the base and secure."
Each of them nodded and went about following the orders.
Steve made his way to the scientists but stopped as his eye caught a glimpse of something hidden in the corner. He changed his course and made his way to the tank, it was partially covered by a sheet, but it was still clear what was inside. Unlike the other tanks that had muscular men inside and were clean this was covered in a thick layer of dust and held what seem to be the remains of a child or small woman. After collecting himself he called out.
"hey Stark!" Steve called, "I think you better take a look at this."
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Everyone was staring at the tank by the time Fury entered the lab. The girl inside looked frail, she was missing an arm on her left side, part of her right leg and her right arm was severely damaged. The most of her body was burned and scarred while the rest of her was unusual pale. Her face was also too burnt to be recognisable and she had very little hair. But she looked peaceful, floating in the tank with no breathing apparatus and her mouth slightly opened.
"A failed experiment?" Tony suggested, tilting his head, "they tried to see if she was fire proof?"
"Either way, I think it's safe to say she didn't make it," pitied Steve.
Fury strode up and stood beside Natasha, "damn it," the others looked at him, "Grab the tank take it back to the Hellicarrier." He turned his coat billowing behind him as he walked away.
"Is there any point?" questioned Stark, "I mean is there anything we could gain from it?"
"Yes, there is," called Fury turning round, "She's one of ours."
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