"I find it strange that Loki didn't even try to run." Steve Rogers commented to Tony. He kept glancing over at Loki and Thor. Thor was refusing to look at Loki and sat away from him.
"I find it strange that we haven't decided to make this a show about sibling rivalry. We could make millions from VH1." Tony joked.
"Stark, be serious."
"I am serious, serious about joking." Tony said, removing some of his armor.
"I take it Sadie made that bracelet." Loki commented, smiling at Tony.
Tony turned around, trying his best to put on a good poker face, "What are you talking about, Sir Creeps-a-lot?"
Loki continued to smile, "Shame…all that work you've done for her, only to be wasted."
"You wanna tell me what you're on about so I can kick your ass?" Tony threatened.
"Stark, he's playing you; he doesn't have your girlfriend." Steve said.
Tony ignored him and walked towards Loki, "I'm giving you to the count of three to tell me how you know about Sadie. One…two…"
"Only that Agent Barton is on his way, and has probably already succeeded in my plans for her." Loki said, grinning maliciously.
Tony's eyes widened. He called Jarvis, only to find that Stark Tower had lost power. His only option was calling for help from the people he was having doubts about. He called SHIELD.
…
Sadie groaned and opened her eyes, then she remembered what had happened. She sat up, gasping. She looked around and realized she was in some kind of glass room. She got up, though her head was killing her, and walked out of the room into some kind of hall.
She hoped her coral pajama shorts and t-shirt didn't give her away as she walked down the hall.
She looked around, hoping to find a computer she could use. If she could connect to Jarvis, she could reach her dad.
She turned a corner and had to hide from a bunch of men in black jumpsuits walking around the corner.
Once they left, she found a giant room across from her with computers. It was empty!
She ran inside and found the computer nearest her.
She attempted to break through some firewalls and reach Jarvis. She typed feverishly.
"Can I help you?"
She turned around, staring like a frightened deer at the man behind her. He was some middle aged guy wearing glasses. He looked friendly, but then again, she was in a strange place.
"Stay away from me!" she yelled.
"Hey, it's okay, calm down." The man said.
She panted, "Where am I? Who are you?" she asked, "I want to go home!"
"Okay, its okay, here, let me take a look at that cut on your head."
Sadie felt her head and realized she was bleeding.
"I'm a doctor." He said, "Let me see."
She didn't know whether or not to trust him, but didn't have much of a choice. He looked harmless enough, she figured. Maybe he would help her get out.
He sat her on one of the counters and found a first aid kit.
"What's your name?" he asked her.
"Sadie." She said, shyly.
"Hi Sadie, I'm Bruce." He said, smiling, then continued to clean up her head, "How'd you get way up here?" he finally asked her.
"I don't know…I was kidnapped…again!" she sobbed.
"Okay, I'll help you get home, I promise."
"Did you say…up here?" she asked, suddenly realizing what that would entail.
"Uh, yeah, you're in a Hellicarrier." He commented, finishing up.
"Oh Fudge Muffins, NO!" she cried.
"You got that right." He commented, then looked up. Sadie turned and squealed, falling to the ground. There were a lot of agents coming around the corner.
"Banner!" someone said, over the intercom, "We need you in the cockpit."
"Here, come with me and we'll sort this all out, I promise." He said and helped her up.
Sadie decided her options were very limited, so she nodded and followed him.
In the cockpit, Sadie realized that they were surrounded by computers and agents, all bearing the SHIELD logo, save for Bruce and some man dressed as a Fourth of July parade float. He noticed her and gave her a puzzled look then came towards her.
She hid behind Bruce, hoping he was still as friendly as he seemed.
"Hey, this isn't exactly a safe place for kids, Dr. Banner." The Star Spangled show guy said, "I didn't know you brought your daughter along…I didn't even think you had a daughter."
"She's not mine, I found her." Bruce said.
"Well, chances are Fury won't let you keep her." The other man said, smiling, then got down to her level, "Hey there, I'm Captain Steve Rogers, can I help you?"
She shook her head, hoping he'd leave. He continued to smile at her, "It's okay, we're all allies here. If you're in trouble, I'll make sure you get home safely." He promised.
"Are you really a captain?" she asked, shyly.
He nodded and shrugged, "Well, they just gave me the title Captain, you know for Captain America. Dumb name really but-"
"Captain America?" Sadie gasped, then came out from behind Bruce to stare at him, "No way! But-Daddy said you'd died saving the world."
He smiled grimly, "Frozen in ice, I'm afraid. You know about me?" he asked.
She nodded, "My daddy…my other daddy used to tell me stories about you."
He nodded, "Well, it's a pleasure to meet a fan Miss…"
"I'm Sadie." She said.
"Well, come and sit down and we'll sort this out." He said, taking her hand and leading her to his chair. He always liked kids. They were always such good listeners and great fans.
On the way, another man came in and before Sadie could turn around to see who it was, she bumped into something hard. Luckily Steve caught her before she fell. She looked up and craned her neck to see the biggest most massive human being she'd ever seen. She gaped at him.
He looked down at her and smiled, "Ah, Captain, what a lovely child you have."
Steve looked embarrassed, "Uh, actually, she's not my kid."
He looked from Steve to Bruce, who also shrugged, "Not mine either."
"Poor orphan child." he said sadly, "You have my condolences and best wishes for you to find a family." He said sadly then bent down to take her hand and kiss it
"I'm not an orphan." She said, laughing a little, "I was just kidnapped…again." She sighed.
"How tragic! This is a terrible crime and I vow to vanquish those who threatened a dear child." The big man roared.
Steve rolled his eyes and Sadie gave him a questioning look.
"Thor's…not from around here." Steve muttered to her.
"Fear not Miss…"
"Sadie." She said, rolling her eyes.
"Fear not Miss Sadie of Earth, I shall return you home, once I find out my evil brother's plan."
"Relax, Thor, I'll get her home." Steve said and took Sadie to his chair.
Bruce just shrugged and followed Steve and Sadie.
Sadie looked back at him as though begging for help. He smiled and decided to just stay close.
Sadie finally sat in the chair next to Steve and looked around. She had no clue where she was or why she was here. She just hoped somebody could tell her about her dad and if he was safe.
Speak of the devil, Natasha came in.
"Natasha!" Sadie cried happily and hopped down to greet her.
"Sadie!" Natasha said, happily and bent to hug her, "Oh, hun, I'm so glad you're safe."
"What happened? Do you know what happened to my dad?"
"He's on his way, he called as soon as we found out you were in danger."
Sadie breathed a sigh of relief. Her dad was coming, he knew she was here, he was safe. That's all she needed to hear.
She sat back down and Steve came to sit by her and Bruce followed. Thor was at the front of the table and all three began to listen to some recording or some live audio.
The voice was menacing and very unsettling.
"Natasha…" Sadie whispered.
"Hm." She answered.
"Agent Barton tried to take me and Coulson too."
"Barton was turned by an enemy, that wasn't him. Coulson came to save you." She whispered back quickly, trying to listen.
"This man turned Barton?" Sadie whispered again. Natasha smiled and closed her eyes, praying for patience, "Yes." She whispered.
Sadie sat back and hugged her knees. Steve reached out a comforting hand patted her knee.
She tuned out the maniacal man over the speakers and instead thought about how she was always getting herself into these messes.
Finally, the voices stopped and everyone around the table began to talk.
Steve began questioning about why Loki let them capture him.
"I don't think we should be focusing on Loki." Bruce interrupted, "That guy's brain is a bag full of cats, you can smell crazy on him."
"Have care how you speak." Thor said, threateningly, "Loki is beyond reason but he is of Asgard, and he is my brother."
"He killed 80 people in 2 days." Natasha said.
Sadie's eyes widened.
"He was adopted." Thor mumbled.
"I think it's about the mechanics." Bruce started again, "Iridium, what do they need the iridium for?"
"It's a stabilizing agent!"
"Daddy!" Sadie cried, running out of her chair and rushing to Tony who had just walked in with Coulson.
He scooped her up and held her close, "You okay?" he asked, kissing her head.
"I'm okay." She said, smiling for the first time all night. She didn't plan to let go of him for a while.
"Thanks again, Coulson." Tony said to Phil and walked with Sadie towards the table.
"No way." Steve moaned.
"She is yours?" Thor gasped.
"Got that right, Point Break. And no offense dude, about earlier, you got a mean swing." He said, walking by Thor with Sadie.
Bruce just grinned and laughed, shaking his head.
"You're telling me that some idiot actually procreated with you?" Steve yelled, throwing his hands up in defeat, "I give up on this century."
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So, tell me what you think! I hope it was good for you all. I enjoyed writing it so much! I promise more interaction later but I definitely wanted to get this chapter written before my classes start on Tuesday, grr.
Thanks again Neverland123 for the ideas and for the love!