AN: The amazing works of Stan Lee are his property...but I'd love to be in one of his movies.
AN2: I like to think that I have introduced people to the best crossover pairing in the Marvel universe. Disagree with me?
AN3: This chapter is short, because I struggled with the events in Germany.
Rogue POV -
After leaving the lab, Rogue walked to her quarters - thinking of how sweet Bruce had been. Telling someone about everything had helped. Rogue didn't feel as if her mind might spontaneously combust, the pressure gone from her temples. All the psyches in her mind had become quieter since talking to Bruce.
Before she had made it back to her room, her mobile gave a shrill ring. Quick as a dart, she had the phone to her ear. "Suit up. We've found Loki," came Coulson's voice - professional and calm. Running to the wardrobe in the sparsely furnished room, she changed into her suit.
Black leather encased her petite form, showing off her long limbs. The jumpsuit vaguely resembled her X-Men uniform. No insignia was attached to her belt - not even that of S.H.I.E.L.D. Dark green details emphasised her slim but curvaceous form; the whole suit designed with Natasha's input. Sprinting from her room, Rogue raced to the flight deck - Captain America, Fury and Black Widow just arriving.
"Stuttgart, Germany," Fury yelled, as the team raced onto the jet. Black Widow took control of flying the craft, Rogue filling the role of co-pilot. Flying at almost 300 miles per hour, apprehension flooded the jet. Captain America began adjusting his shield and jerking his knee; Rogue cleared her mind before pulling forward psyche's that could be useful. Black Widow gave no outward signs of nervousness - yet, Rogue knew she was thinking of fighting tactics.
They had arrived. Hovering above the ground, Rogue and Captain America jumped the few feet down - before sprinting towards the mass of people outside the museum. Loki stood, dressed in traditional viking warrior garb, surrounding the crowd. "Humans...You were made to be controlled by a higher and more powerful being," the man laughed, "Kneel...I said KNEEL!"
Out of obvious fear, the frightened people kneeled. "Right where you belong," Loki laughed manically, before cutting short. A lone elderly man rose to his feet - definance showing on his wrinkled face. Rogue could see what was going to happen; a single defiant figure always led to a massacre. Summoning Jean's telekinesis, her muscles coiled, ready to leap into action.
"Look to your elders people, let them be an example," Loki sneered as he raised his golden staff. Radiating a blue light, the staff fired off an energy bolt. As it hurtled towards the elderly man, Captain America jumped in front of him with his shield raised; using telekinesis, Rogue diverted the bolt back at Loki with a lazy flick of the wrist. Smack! The bolt hit Loki, throwing him back against the pavement.
"Last time I was in Germany, a man tried standing above everyone," Captain America said, drawing the attention to himself as Loki rose to his feet. Charging, Loki and began exchanging blows with the Captain. Rogue worked quickly, moving the crowd away from the fight - yelling at them to run. Widow bought the jet round, the guns armed and ready to fire. Loki fell to the ground with the force of a landed punch.
Suddenly, music came blaring from the jet speakers- AC/DC's Shoot to Thrill. A red figure appeared next to the Captain. Pleasantries was exchanged - but, Rogue didn't know the connection. Levitating herself up to the jet, Rogue flew through the bay doors; before taking her seat next to Black Widow.
Bruce Banner POV -
Bruce's mind was racing. Racing through ways to stop Rogue from isolating herself. Perhaps, small touches could make her feel comfortable, the physicist thought, or creating a molecular shielding device - but there are too many variables to consider. Bruce was alone in his lab, pondering ideas. Rogue had left for her room, when a lead came in on Loki. He had seen her dash past the lab. Bruce couldn't help but feel slightly lost. On a huge aircraft over an ocean, surrounded by S.H.I.E.L.D agents - he was very out of his depth.
Hours passed, and Bruce was bored. Watching the scanner move over an image of the Earth, he was startled by Rogue. "Yah look really bored," she stated. Looking up, Bruce smiled widely. She smiled back. He couldn't help but think of how her smile lit up the lab. It was strange; knowing someone for a short period of time, but having a connection. They were so similar. He had missed her.
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