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(Bucky)*On a snow covered mountain the Howling Commandos prepare to zipline onto the train.*
Remember when I made you ride the Cyclone at Coney Island?
Steve's eyes widened as he remembered the lines that Bucky had send before the fall. He looked at the screen devastated. He really didn't want to have to watch his best friend die again.
Tony glanced beside him and noticed Steve's tenseness. He had a feeling what was coming, but he hoped he was wrong.
(Steve)Yeah, I and I threw up?
Oblivious to the tension of the person beside him Thor laughed slightly at the friendly banter in between battles. It reminded him of him, Lady Sif, and The Warrior's Three. He was glad that Steve Rogers had a strong team of warriors to back him up. Steve smiled slightly at Bucky and his exchange, wishing so bad that it could be like this again.
(Bucky)This isn't payback, is it?
(Steve)Now why would I do that?
Tony sees Steve's expression and guesses what he was feeling. "That's not nice Captain!" Tony scolds mockingly.
Steve rolled his eyes holding back a laugh. He knew that Bucky and Tony would probably get a big kick at embarrassing him together.
(Gabe Jones)We were right. Dr. Zola's on the train. Hydra dispatcher gave him permission to open up the throttle. Wherever he's going, they must need him bad.
"Wonder what they were originally so eager to get to?" Natasha whispers to Clint.
"Yeah," Clint agrees.
(James Falsworth)Let's get going, because they're moving like the devil.
(Steve)We only got about a 10-second window. You miss that window, we're bugs on a windshield.
(James Falsworth)Mind the gap.
(Dum Dum Dugan) Better get moving, bugs!
Turns to Steve slightly amused at the new nickname, "Bugs?" he asked curiously. "That's definitely a new one."
(Jacques Dernier) Maintenant! (Now!) * Steve, Bucky and Gabe zippline onto the train.*
(Dr. Zola) *watching Steve on a monitor, fighting his way through the train* Stop him! Fire again!
"That's how they did it," Steve mutters darkly.
Natasha turned to Steve slightly hearing him.
Steve sees and answers, " It was supposed to be stealth."
"Didn't go that way?" Natasha asked sarcastically.
"Not exactly," Steve answered just as sarcastic.
(Bucky)*after Steve helps him out* I had him on the ropes.
(Steve)I know you did. *another trooper with a blaster appears* Get down!
"Good fighting!" Thor praised quite enjoying the fight scene.
"Now that sounds familiar," Pepper said, remembering the scene at the beginning where Bucky had helped Steve.
Steve's gaze switches back and forth from the TV screen and the floor.
(Dr. Zola) Fire again! Kill him! Now!
Steve glares angrily at the screen, clenching his hands. Tony, Pepper, Clint, and Nat glance at Steve with vary levels of hidden concern.
(Steve)*Bucky's been blasted through a hole and is now hanging outside the train.* Bucky! Hang on! Grab my hand! NO!
Steve stares at the screen, wishing he could look away but isn't able to.
Thor catching on to what might happen stares nervously at the screen.
Loki, having overheard their conversations knew very well what was going to happen to Steve's friend, but wondered what effect it would have on Steve to be watching it again.
As the screen went dark briefly before changing Steve looked down at the floor, hands loosening in defeat, a single tear rolling down his cheek in sadness for his friend.
*Allied HQ in London, Phillips brings a tray of food to Zola after he's been captured and imprisoned*
This time, Steve wasn't alone when he glared at the Dr. Zola on screen.
(Col. Phillips) Sit down.
(Dr. Zola) What is this?
"What does it look like?" Tony couldn't help but say sarcastically.
(Col. Phillips) Steak.
(Dr. Zola) What is in it?
(Col. Phillips) Cow. Doctor, do you realize how difficult it is to get ahold of a prime cut like that out here?
(Dr. Zola) I don't eat meat.
Loki turns to Steve slightly stunned, "This was the top scientist of Hydra?"
Steve couldn't help but laugh at that, having been a bit too busy to watch the interrogation. "Yeah," he answers.
"He'd have to be smarter than he looks then because, seriously?!" Tony said joining the conversation.
(Col. Phillips) Why not?
(Dr. Zola) It disagrees with me.
(Col. Phillips) How about cyanide? Does that give you the rumbly tummy too? Every Hydra agent that we've tried to take alive has crunched a little pill before we can stop him. But not you. So, here's my brilliant theory. *Phillips starts eating the steak.* you wanna live.
"Too valuable to simply loose like that," Natasha answered for him. Causing Tony to wonder again whether to be impressed or scared.
Thor however was thinking about how well this Natasha and Sif would get along.
(Dr. Zola) You're trying to intimidate me, Colonel.
(Col. Phillips) I bought you dinner. *passes him a piece of paper which Zola reads out loud*
(Dr. Zola) 'Given the variable information he has provided, and in exchange for his full cooperation, Dr. Zola is being remanded to Switzerland.'
(Col. Phillips) I sent that message to Washington this morning. Of course it was encoded. You guys haven't broken those codes, have you? That would be awkward.
Clint smiles slightly and says "doubt it," with a side glance to Nat. Natasha smirks back in response, silently agreeing.
(Dr. Zola) Schmidt will know this is a lie.
(Col. Phillips) He's gonna kill you anyway, Doc. You're a liability. You know more about Schmidt than anyone. And the last guy you cost us was Captain Rogers' closest friend. So, I wouldn't count on the very best of protection. There's you or Schmidt. It's just the hand you've been dealt.
Steve smiled slightly at Colonel Phillips. Phillips and himself hadn't always seen eye to eye, but he was glad that he had stuck up for him.
(Dr. Zola) Schmidt believes he walks in the foot steps of the Gods.
(Col. Phillips) Mmm.
Thor glared at the screen at that. "He will never be a god!" Thor said angrily. Loki nodded silently in agreement.
(Dr. Zola) Only the world itself will satisfy him.
(Col. Phillips) You do realize that's nuts, don't you?
(Dr. Zola) But the sanity of the plan is of no consequence.
(Col. Phillips) And why is that?
(Dr. Zola) Because he can do it!
Thor glared again, knowing that that was true. Loki doing a better job at disguising his feelings but nonetheless feeling the same.
(Col. Phillips) What's his target?
(Dr. Zola) His target… is everywhere.
"Specific," Tony said rolling his eyes.
*Hydra main base, Schmidt addresses his soldier*
Steve's, and everyone's, glare hardens at the sight of Red Skull himself.
(Johann Schmidt) Tomorrow, Hydra will stand master of the world. Born to victory on the wings of the Valkyrie. Our enemies' weapons will be powerless against us. If they shoot down one plane, hundreds more will rain fire upon them! If they cut off one head, two more shall take its place. Hail Hydra! *his soldiers all start saluting and shouting 'Hail Hydra'*
Everyone puts on their game faces, knowing that that was Schmidt's final speech before the battle. Even though they had all heard the story before, it was quite a different experience to see it in real life.
*In London, a part of the city destroyed by bombs, formerly the bar where Steve enlisted the Howling Commandos. Peggy follows the voice of a radio through the rubble.*
Man on the Radio: Blackout is still in effect throughout the London area. Please wait for the all-clear. Your attention, please. All citizens shall remain indoors until further notice. Blackout is still in effect throughout the London area.
(Steve)*when Peggy finds him he's pouring himself some drink* Dr. Erskine said that… the serum wouldn't just effect my muscles, it would effect my cells. Create a protective system of regeneration and healing. Which means um…I can't get drunk. Did you know that?
"Well that definitely puts a damper on the situation doesn't it?" Tony said, knowing exactly what he was trying to do. He had been in the same position when he was in the captured.
(Peggy)Your metabolism burns four times faster than the average person. He thought it could be one of the side effects. *referring to Barnes getting killed* It wasn't your fault.
(Steve)Did you read the reports?
(Peggy)Yes.
(Steve)Then you know that's not true.
"Steve it wasn't your fault!" Pepper reassures him.
(Peggy)You did everything you could. Did you believe in your friend? Did you respect him? *Steve looks at her as if to say yes* Then stop blaming yourself. Allow Barnes the dignity of his choice. He damn well must have thought you were worth it.
"Indeed brother Steve! Barnes had good intentions in his sacrifice! He would have wanted you to honor his death by revenging it!" Thor said encouragingly patting Steve on the back.
"…Thanks" Steve said taking a moment to process through the Asgardian dialect.
(Steve)I'm goin' after Schmidt. I'm not gonna stop till all of Hydra is dead or captured.
"That's probably not a good idea," Pepper said glancing over at Steve, who had a straight face on.
"It worked," Steve muttered.
(Peggy)You won't be alone.
Steve sighed and looked down. He missed Peggy, how she was always there with him. No matter what.
*The team prepare a battle plan to take down Red Skull at his headquarters*
(Col. Phillips) Johann Schmidt belongs in a bug house. He thinks he's a God. He's willing to blow up half the world to prove it, starting with the USA.
Thor growled slightly clenching his fists at the thought of an evil man like him claiming to be a god. Loki rolled his eyes at Thor's anger, knowing that no midgardian could compare to Thor or him.
(Howard) Schmidt's working with powers beyond our capabilities. He gets across the Atlantic, he will wipe out the entire eastern sea board in an hour.
(Gabe Jones)How much time we got?
(Col. Phillips) According to my new best friend, under twenty four hours.
"That's not a lot of time," Tony muttered trying to find a way to avoid what was going to happen.
(Jaques Dernier) Where is he now?
(Col. Phillips) Hydra's last base is here. *holding a photo he points to the base* In the Alps. Five hundred feet below the surface.
(Jim Morita) So, what are we supposed to do. I mean, it's not like we can just knock on the front door.
(Steve)Why not? That's exactly what we're gonna do.
Tony sighed slightly and gave up trying to find a way around it. It was too late anyway.
*after Steve has been captured by Hydra soldiers and brought to Schmidt's weapon lab*
(Johann Schmidt) Arrogance may not be a uniquely American trait, but I must say you do it better than anyone. But there are limits to what even you can do, Captain. Or did Erskine tell you otherwise?
Steve glared and gripped the armrests on the chair at the mention of Dr. Erskine.
(Steve)He told me you were insane.
(Johann Schmidt) Ah. He resented my genius and tried to deny me what was rightfully mine. But he gave you everything. So, what made you so special?
(Steve)Nothin'. I'm just a kid from Brooklyn. *after Schmidt has beaten him* I can do this all day.
(Johann Schmidt) Oh, of course you can. Of course. But unfortunately I am on a tight schedule. *Schmidt takes out his cube-energy pistol and points it at Steve*
Thor, not knowing what would happen, gasped and tensed at the gun pointing at Steve's head.
(Steve)So am I! *just then Steve's team crashes through the windows of the weapons lab*
"YEAH!" Thor yelled causing Loki to lean away again. Steve smiled slightly at Thor's enthusiasm at the battle.
(James Falsworth)Rogers! You might need this! *He throws Steve his shield.*
(Steve)Thanks! *Steve makes his way through the Hydra base which has fallen into chaos with the arrival of more Allied soldiers.*
Thor continued to cheer much to the annoyance of Loki as Steve's team continued to beat Hydra.
(Jim Morita) *into his comm* we're in! Assault team, go!
(Col. Phillips) *standing outside listening to Morita* Move out! *the soldiers start running towards the Hydra base* Keep your spacing!
*In the Hydra base*
Hydra Soldier: Cutt off one head, two more shall… *he's killed by Phillips*
(Col. Phillips) Let's go find two more!
*As Steve chases Schmidt he is confronted by a Hydra soldier with flame throwers and saved by Peggy*
(Steve)*after Peggy has killed the Hydra soldier* You're late.
"Oooohhhh! Steve!" Tony teased turning to Steve, a huge smirk on his face. Steve's face grew bright red as the scene continued, not exactly enjoying the whole of the Avengers watching him and Peggy.
(Peggy)Weren't you about to…
(Steve)Right. *Steve continues his chase, but after Schmidt has boarded the Valkyrie Steve is not fast enough to catch the plane. Behin him Phillips and Peggy appear in a car and pick him up to chase the plane on the runway.* Keep it steady! *Just as Steve is about to leap from the roadster onto Schmidt's plane Peggy stops him*
(Peggy)Wait! *she kisses him*
Tony turned to Steve saying nothing, but not needing to. Steve's face steadily grew brighter red as Peggy kissed him and Tony laughed slightly turning back to the screen. Thor whistled and Steve's face turned a darker shade of red. Loki smirked slightly, enjoying watching this.
(Peggy) Go get him. *Steve surprised by the kiss looks at Phillips*
(Col. Phillips) I'm not kissin' you!
Tony rolled his eyes at Steve's reaction. Steve refused to meet anyone's eyes, though he saw Natasha smirking at him out of the corner of his eye.
*Inside the Valkyrie there are multiple figher planes with their targets written on them: Boston, Chicago, New York. After Steve has managed to disable the fighter planes and their pilots he enters the cockpit where Schmidt is waiting.*
Everyone turns serious again though as the fighting scene continues. Silently all routing for Steve even though they knew what was gonna happpen.
(Johann Schmidt) You don't give up, do you?
(Steve)Nope! *They fight*
Johan Schmidt: You could have the power of the gods! Yet you wear a flag on your chest and think you fight a battle of nations! I have seen the future, Captain! There are no flags!
Thor glared at the Schmidt, wishing that he could have been there so he could have beat some sense into him.
(Steve)Not my future! *He flings his shield at Schmidt who is thrown into the cubic console.*
(Red Skull) What have you done? No. *he picks up the cube and energy starts to pour from it, revealing a window into space. A stream of blue energy engulfes Schmidt and takes him into the sky. The cube falls to the ground and burns through it until it falls into the sea below.*
They all stare slightly stunned at what happened to Schmidt and what the cube does. Thor turned to Loki looking at him questioningly. Loki gave Thor a somber look that answered Thor's silent question. They were going to have to ask Odin about the Tesseract and Infinity Stones when they got back to Asgard.
*Steve takes over the plane's controls, on a screen he reads "Ziel New York City" (target New York City), and tries the radio which is picked up by the Hydra control tower occupied by Peggy, Phillips and Morita.*
(Steve)Come in. This is Captain Rogers. Do you read me?
Clint smiled slightly, knowing what it was like to want to get back to your family. Even though he knew what was going to happen he couldn't help but silently hope for the best.
(Jim Morita) Captain Rogers, what is your… *Peggy takes his place*
(Peggy)Steve, is that you? Are you alright?
They all smiled a little bit as Peggy to Jim's place and got to talk to Steve.
(Steve)Peggy! Schmidt's dead.
(Peggy)What about the plane?
(Steve)That's a little bit tougher to explain.
(Peggy)Give me your coordinates, I'll find you a safe landing site.
"Not gonna happen," Tony muttered understanding why his dad was so intent on finding Captain America. Even though he didn't want to admit it, he couldn't help but agree with him having seen what happened.
(Steve)There's not going to be a safe landing. But I can try and force it down.
(Peggy)I'll get Howard on the line, he'll know what to do.
(Steve)There's not enough time. This thing's moving too fast and it's heading for New York. *referring to Schmidt's plane, speaking through the plane's control* I gotta put her in the water.
Steve looked down, not sure he was able to watch Peggy's reaction to him dropping the plane in the water. It was one thing hearing it, but a complete other watching it.
(Peggy)Please, don't do this. We have time. We can work it out.
(Steve)Right now I'm in the middle of nowhere. If I wait any longer a lot of people are gonna die. Peggy, this is my choice. *as he's forcing the plane down towards the water* Peggy?
"Steve there had to have been another way!" Thor said not wanting Steve to leave his life behind. It truly was a warrior's sacrifice though.
"There wasn't," Steve muttered not looking at the screen or any of the future Avengers. "Not with the limited time."
(Peggy)I'm here.
Steve turned back to the screen at the sound of Peggy's voice.
(Steve)I'm gonna need a rain check on that dance.
(Peggy)*with tears in her eyes* Alright. A week, next Saturday, at the Stork Club.
He wanted to turn away so badly and to save himself from the pain of watching it all again, but wasn't able to.
(Steve)You got it.
(Peggy)Eight o'clock on the dot. Don't you dare be late. Understood?
(Steve)You know, I still don't know how to dance.
(Peggy)I'll show you how. Just be there.
(Steve)We'll have the band play somethin' slow. I'd hate to step on your… *the line goes static and Peggy begins to cry*
Steve looked back down at the ground, tears in his eyes as well. The whole rest of the Avengers were just as somber.
(Peggy)Steve? Steve? Steve?