Chapter .2.
Tony was driving fast in his car he had just finished the briefing with his team. Wasp aka Hope van Dyne was with him. None of them had liked his plan but they had to admit it was the best plan they could come up with.
Tony was coming to go into the Compound unarmed and pretend he knew nothing about what was going on. They would see he was unarmed and he knew he would be sported a few bruises soon. He would have to keep Ross, Hammer and Doom talking to all the team got in position. He would know as he had an earpiece in which was invisible. He would call his suit when everyone was ready. He might not look like he had anything to call his suit with but he did.
"You know this plan of yours could probably get you killed", Hope says
"It won't. Ross most likely wants me alive. After all I did a lot to kill his reputation", Tony says
"Why are you doing this? Besides from James being there? They hurt you", Hope says
"I know they did. I haven't completely forgiven them. But they need me Hope. I made a promise to myself I would be there for them always even if they didn't know it. I am keeping it. And I still…", Tony starts
"You still care don't you? Even after everything they put you through", Hope asks
"I would always care. They might not see me as family. But they had been mine for a while even though they hurt me. I know what I am getting into when I arrive. Just make sure everyone gets in position quickly", Tony says
"Maybe we should take are time?" Johnny says
"JOHNNY!" Sue yells
"Be quiet boys and girls I am closing in", Tony says, "Wasp transform"
"Good luck Tony", Hope says as she turns into Wasp and shrinks
Tony takes a deep breath he was about do a stupid thing. At least this time he could admit it was stupid…
Compound…
The Avengers couldn't believe they had gotten into this situation they shouldn't have left their guard down. But now they were all restrained even Bruce with cuffs they could stop the Hulk coming out. And Wanda had the collar on again.
Now they knew what Ross, Hammer and Doom wanted and they wanted Tony. Which they would never get from them. Steve had made the mistake of not sticking by Tony once he would not do it again. The others where in agreement. Steve looked at Bucky and he looked worried and slightly fearful of something. But he and Tony never got along so Steve didn't know what it could be. Steve had put them in this situation with him hurting Tony so much Tony had decided to stay away. Now he would have to live with the consequences.
Clint was thinking about Laura and the kids he hadn't given up Tony for them. He hoped Ross was bluffing in knowing where his family was.
Natasha glared at the men she was trying to figure out a way out of this. But with the Hulk and Wanda subdued and them being in electronic cuffs. She wouldn't give Tony up for nothing as she had betrayed him once before.
Rhodey had betrayed his best friend before and won't do it again. His betrayal had cost him his best friend and the trust the Tony always had in him. Rhodey knew without his braces on his legs he was useless. He just hoped they would be able to get out of here and hopefully warn Tony.
Bruce looked at Ross and wanted to Hulk-Out so badly but the cuffs won't let him. They had tried to get him to give up Tony but he didn't Tony was still his Science-Bro. Even though he had betrayed Tony along with everyone else.
Phil and Nick were like Natasha trying to come up with a plan that didn't involve Stark. As they had both betrayed him too. Phil not telling Tony he was alive and Nick being so hard on Tony even though he knew Tony as a child and had used to be Uncle Nick until it all changed.
James was worried he thought any minute one of his team would give Tony up. But none had. He wanted to warn his love what was going on but he wasn't able too. And his metal arm had been taken off him.
Suddenly a solider runs in.
"Sir! A Car is approaching. They are coming to the gate", the Solider says
"Stay back for now. We will grab whoever it is", Ross says motions for two soldiers to go near the front door
"You lot quiet otherwise we will start shooting", Hammer says
They all hear a car speed up and drive and slam on the breaks. They hear the car door slam. And a person they all knew as Tony Stark was angrily talking. They all looked at each other. What the hell was Tony doing here? He never came here if he could help it. He was still very VERY angry with them.
"I swear the next time I have to fix equipment I will blast someone. Honestly how hard is it actually keep their equipment working", they hear Tony says angrily as the door starts to open
It all happened quickly the Avengers didn't even have time to shout a warning to Tony before he was grabbed and slammed against the wall.
"WHAT THE HELL?" Tony yells
"Stark a pleasure for you to join us", Hammer says
"Make sure he hasn't got his armour rings", Ross says smirking
"Ross, Hammer, oh and Doom what a lovely surprise", Tony growls as he was forced on his knees
"Not really a surprise", Reality says through the comms
"They will get one though", Storm says
"A really big surprise", Changer says
"And an ass wooping", Wanderer adds
Tony wanted too roll his eyes at the exchange.
"He doesn't have anything on him", the solider says
"Off cause I don't idiot I don't do Iron Man anymore. I am retired", Tony says
"Yeh right", Magma says
"Like you will ever retire", Drover says
"Tony shut…", Steve starts
"Shut up Rogers", Tony growls
"Stark you have joined our little party", Hammer says
"Not what I call a party", Quake says from the comms to Tony
"A party shame the way things work out", Tony says
Ross nods a solider and he kicks Tony in the gut. Tony grunts.
"That didn't hurt. I went up against two Super soldiers and a Hulk. That felt like a love tap", Tony says
The Avengers wanted Tony to shut up as the Soldiers again kick and punch Tony. Tony spits out blood.
"You can't go into a hostage situation without sassing them for 3 minutes can you Iron Man", Sharpshooter says
"Getting into position", Mr Fantastic says
"5 guards at the back gate", Justice says
"Will be fun then", The Torch says
"Torch!" Quake says, "Shut up"
"I am nearly ready to sneak in", Invisible Woman says
"Don't get yourself killed Iron Man", Frost says
Tony wanted to roll his eyes but kept his face neutral.
"Stark I want those codes and weapons you have. Otherwise things will be starting to get unpleasant", Ross says
"More unpleasant then being in your company?" Tony says
Ross hits him this time.
"Ouch. We all will be in position soon", Electro says
"Stop hurting him!" Steve and James say
Tony wanted to tell them he was alright but couldn't risk it at the moment. He needed their attention on him. Ross turns to Steve and James.
"I thought we were talking about how all your dirty laundry was aired to the media", Tony says turning Ross's attention back to him
"I knew it was you Stark. You couldn't leave well enough alone could you?" Ross growls
"You ask anyone that knows me and they will tell you I love to meddle", Tony says
"How about we tell some of your little secrets?" Hammer asks smirking
"Whatever do you mean?" Tony asks innocently
"Well you're the one the was campaigning to change the accords and you're the one who got them all those ridiculous pardons", Doom says
Tony's face remains neutral but the Avengers and Agents had shocked looks on their faces.
"Those pardons are only ridiculous if the people who receive them do nothing with them", Tony says cryptically
"Is that what your calling it Iron Man? Really?" Tidal Wave asks
"Its better then him admitting he missed them", Vine adds
"Imagine if he did that", Reality says chuckling
"They would have a heart attack", Deathlock says
All the Avengers looked at Tony wondering what he meant all but James. He knew Tony wanted the Avengers to save the world again that is why he got them pardons.
"What about the money you spent in bribes to get countries like Sokovia, Nigeria and Germany?" Ross says smirking
That defiantly shocked the Avengers Tony paid money for them? Wanda couldn't believe Tony Stark had used money on them.
"Keep it up Ross", Tony says darkly
"Tell me the codes then", Ross says
"Snuck past the guards. Coming your way Iron Man", Invisible Woman says
"On the Roof with Sharpshooter", Spider-Man says
"Everyone is in position but Invisible Woman, Iron Man", Captain Marvel says
"I will never tell a bastard such as you the codes", Tony says
Ross decks him one. Tony grunts but otherwise doesn't react.
"Has all your dirty laundry been aired? Thanks Tony", Bruce says trying to take the attention off of Tony
Ross growls and turns to Bruce.
"You're the biggest mi…", Ross starts
"Remember the other most damming of news Ross is that your own daughter agreed with me! Even testified against you!" Tony says taking the attention off of Bruce
"Would do it again too. He is a bastard who likes hurting people", Vine says
Ross swings around and decks Tony. Tony grunts but then he sees the shimmer his eye cam picked up.
"In position", Invisible Woman says
"Call in the armour Iron Man", Captain Marvel orders
'About bloody time', Tony thinks
"Maybe we should have my bots in here to be creative with Stark", Doom suggests
Nobody notices the flick of Tony's wrists in the cuffs he was wearing as he was punched again in the gut from taking the attention off of Clint this time.
"NO! Leave Tony alone", James says
"I will use SHIELD resources to help you leave Stark alone", Nick says thinking quickly
"Take me I will get you military information", Rhodes says
Tony wanted to raise an eyebrow. Honesty they were going to give themselves to these nut jobs? Tony was counting in his head his armour would be here any minute.
"I say I can shoot him as he ruined me", Hammer says
"He didn't have any competition", Natasha spat
Hammer goes to hit her. But Tony speaks up again knowing he was going to regret this.
"Your just not that smart Hammer. My tech will always be better than yours", Tony says
"Too true", Electro and Swordsman say
Hammer hits him instead of Natasha. Tony could see the Avengers all trying to tell him to shut up. But what kind of friend would he be if he didn't help them? Tony feels his wrist buzz giving the sign his suit was just seconds out.
"Ross, Hammer, Doom it has been a pleasure", Tony says looking up and dropping his neutral mask to a smirk smugly
"What do you mean Stark?" Ross growls annoyed that Tony was now smirking
"Do you really think I am stupid?" Tony asks smirking
"What does that mean Stark?" Ross asks
"Run", Tony says as the windows smash
Tony jumps up with his hands free from the cuffs as his armour attaches to his body forming around him. Everyone looks at him shocked.
"Go, go, go", Tony says through the comms
Suddenly the compound was rocked by an earthquake. And they hear the sound of shooting. The bullets inside start to head towards the Avengers but suddenly a force field was in front of them and Tony takes out the guns with repulses. Ross, Doom and Hammer were already fleeing.
"Stay inside boys and girls and let the big guns of Halo handle this", Tony says to the Avengers as he goes through the roof to join the fight
The Avengers were shocked at the commotion that they could hear. And the shield protecting them as a woman suddenly appears. And a suit comes through the roof.
"JARVIS connect the comms", the woman says to the suit
"Already doing so ma'am as Mr Stark ordered", the voice the thought they would never hear again JARVIS says
"What did you guys do stop for drive through?" Tony says through the comms
The Avengers all look shocked them knew that phrase had been used years ago at the Battle of Manhattan.
"Just some burgers", a voice says
"And you didn't invite me Barrier shame on you", Tony says
"What is going on?" Nick asks the woman
"I am part of the Fantastic Four. I am the Invisible Woman as the codename. Tony called everyone in to help on this one", Sue says
"What do you mean? He didn't know!" Steve says
"Did he just question my intelligence?" Tony asks through the comms
Steve blushes realising Tony could hear them.
"Quake, Drover duck!" a voice says
The heard the sound of explosions.
"Did you have to use the exploding round Iron Man made Sharpshooter?" a familiar voice says
"Daisy", Phil says with his team shocked
"No that is Quake as her code name", the Invisible Woman says
"So Tony knew?" Clint asks
"Of course", the Invisible Woman says
"Why did he come then?" Rhodes asks
"Honesty have they done with the stupid questions about my actions?", Tony says
"Well Iron Man your plan was idiotic", a man says
"You got the Shit kicked out of your Mr Stark", a young voice says
"In the name of the good Captain there language Spider-Man!" Tony says
The Avengers could hear snickering on the comms.
"Torch, Sharpshooter, Stardust I am going to lay them east for you", Tony says
They see Tony in his suit zooming across the lawn as doom bots cash him. They see flames and light hit the bots and others explode.
"Swordsman on your 20", Quake says
They feel the ground shake under them. And debris from the roof fall on the Avengers.
"Quake careful with those earthquakes! We don't want the compound going down", the Invisible Woman says having shielded the Avengers from the debris
"Trying but those doom bots keep coming", Quake replies
They hear a boom from outside the door shaking it.
"Did someone just blow up my NEW car?" Tony asks
"Yep it was Streak and Changer", a familiar voice says
"WASP! Did you have to tell him?" a voice says
"Children play nice and end this fight", an authority female voice says
"Wisp duck", a voice says
"Thanks Frost", Wisp says
"Nightshade on your six", a male voice says
"Thanks Streak what to team up on those last bots?" Nightshade asks
"Thought you never ask", Streak replies
"Anyone got a twenty on Ross, Hammer and Doom?" Tony asks
"Across the field. They are planning to split up", a male voice says
"Thanks Thought. Boys and Girls lets clear the field. Invisible Woman you are about clear to help the Avengers out of that Compound give us 5 before using what I told you. Iron Man out", Tony says
"I have been ordered to returned to the perimeter", JARVIS says and the suit flies off
"What is going on?" Nick asks
"This is a rescue", the Invisible Woman says
"How did Tony know?" Steve asks
"Did you really think he didn't have ways of knowing your in trouble?" the Invisible Woman asks
"We didn't know. He said he washed his hands of us", Steve says
"He would never do that", a voice says
They see a woman in a suit walking in. Scott recognised her immediately.
"Hope", he says
"Wasp how is the situation?" the Invisible Woman asks
"Clean up is beginning. Three teams have gone after Ross, Hammer and Doom. EMT's are on the way with police. You can let these guys go now", Wasp says
Invisible Woman pulls out a device and clicks the button and all the Avengers and Agents handcuffs drop off.
"What was that?" Natasha asks rubbing her wrists
"Stark tech. That de-actives handcuffs and other restraints", Wasp says
"Hope how are you in this?" Scott asks
"I am part of this team. Now lets get you guys out of here", Wasp says, "Help Rhodes if you can Scott and Steve"
Scott and Steve go over to Rhodes and help lift him up. They were thankful they were getting out of here. They all had to talk to Tony and ask him why did he help them and how? And ask if he was alright from all the hits he took…
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