It felt like they zoomed through time and space. Bruce held her hand tightly, which gave her the slight fear that he would break it into pieces. Once they reached their destination, Genesis realized they were in the Avengers headquarters. She looked around and saw several of the Avengers standing there. They wore white and red suits, and helmets. They removed their helmets and looked around at one another.

Rhodey asked, "You tellin' me this actually worked?"

He froze when he saw Bruce with Genesis. She rushed towards him and threw her arms around him. He hugged her back.

"Whoa, wait, Banner. What the hell is she doing here?" Rhodey asked.

They all turned when Clint stepped off of the machine. His eyes looked red and in grief. Captain America exchanged glance between Bruce and Clint. They all looked worried.

"Clint, where's Nat?" Bruce asked.

His green chest was heaving as he yearned for an answer. Clint's eyes only grew sadder as he turned away. Rhodey held Genesis close as she pulled from the hug. Everyone stopped looking at Clint, and then looked at the floor. Bruce slumped a bit as he rested his hands on the floor. Genesis jumped as he slammed his fist down. He hung his head as everyone made their way from the room.

"How did you get here?" Rhodey asked Genesis, in a low voice.

"It's a long story," Genesis replied, "I don't think this is an appropriate time to be focusing on me."

The group had mostly exited the room. except for Clint. Rhodey patted Genesis on the back, encouraging her to let him speak with the man alone. She nodded and quietly levitated away. Stopping at the doorway, she turned and saw Clint let out a sob as Rhodey hugged him. Genesis quickly flew outside to find the rest of the team by the lake. Embarrassed, she hesitated on joining them.

However, though briefly, she knew Natasha to be a kind person. She wanted to know what had happened to her. Sighing, she gave in. She joined the rest of them as they sat in silence by the lake. Bruce noticed her join them as he motioned for her to stand next to him. Tony wore a pair of sunglasses, which Genesis could only guess was to hide his tears.

"Do we know..if she had any family?" he asked.

Steve nodded. "Yeah, us."

Genesis noticed Thor, who appeared to have gained weight, approach Tony. He was shaking his head and almost smiling. Tony looked up at him and stood. "Huh?"

"What? Why are we acting like she's dead? We have the stones, right?"

Her eyebrows went up when she realized he was right. Tony shook his head at that. So did Steve.

"We have them, as long as we do, we can bring her back. Isn't that right, Captain?" Thor pressed.

Genesis looked to Bruce for his theory, but he had turned his back to her and stared at the lake. Thor kept arguing his point, although no one spoke. They turned when they heard Clint's voice.

"We can't get her back," he mumbled as he walked with his arms folded.

Rhodey was right behind him. Thor narrowed his eyes as he asked, "What? What did-"

"It can't be undone," Clint said, firmly.

"Why do you say that?" Genesis asked.

Before he could answer, Thor chuckled. "Alright, alright. No offense, but you're a very earthly being. We're talking about space..magic-"

Clint held out his hand and spoke quietly. Genesis and Bruce were sure he was going to snap at Thor.

"I know, I'm way beyond my pay rate here, but she still isn't here, is she? It can't be undone. Or at least, that's what the red floating guy had to say about it!"

Rhodey spoke up. "Hey, man, it's alright."

"Maybe you wanna go talk to him!" Clint yelled. "Go grab your hammer, okay? And you go fly and go talk to him!"

Genesis sensed him angry about something else. She took a step forward. Thor, unsure of what to say, let her take over the argument.

"What else happened? Help us understand," Genesis advised.

Clint's eyes watered again. He looked right at her and turned away to face the lake. "It was supposed to be me. She gave her life for that goddamn stone!"

She shushed him and touched his shoulder. Closing her eyes, she resisted the urge to go deeper into his mind. Clint let out another sob. "It's not your fault."

Bruce grabbed one of the benches and tossed it across the lake in rage. He grunted loudly as he threw it and faced the team with watery eyes. "She's not coming back. We have to make it worth it."

Tony looked as if he wanted to comfort him, but nothing came out. Steve was crying, silently. He just let tears fall.

"We have to," Bruce insisted.

Steve got to his feet. "We will."

Clint remembered the stones. The whole point of their loss. Slowly, he rejoined them, keeping his distance from Thor. Tony stood up and guided them back to the building. Genesis walked with Rhodey and tried to explain what had happened with the few minutes that they had to talk.

"This creep is after you?" Rhodey asked.

"I don't know what he's capable of doing next. He keeps popping up and telling me that Stephen isn't beyond saving. No one is," Genesis replied.

"No one that disappeared?"

She shook her head.

"Maybe he knows about our plan. You sure he won't try to jeopardize it?"

Genesis assured him with a shake of her head. "He wins whether our plan works or not. Stephen was one of his worst threats, but if he comes back, he could be his greatest weapon."

"Thought you said he was wanting to use him as an ally," Rhodey raised an eyebrow.

"At this point, Mordo's tired of asking and will probably try to force him."

Rhodey stopped walking and spoke seriously. "One thing at a time, but we won't let that happen."

She gave him a small smile as the rest of the group had gone inside. Curious, she remembered about their quest to get the stones.

"So, how are you going to use the stones for your..bidding? Thanos had a gauntlet."

"So do we," Bruce said as he stepped outside once again. "Tony says that it's ready. We all should be inside for this."

They followed him inside to join the others, staring at a gauntlet, clearly of Tony's design and creation. It had all the stones and was covered in gold and red colors. Rocket, the raccoon from before, spoke first. "So, who's gonna snap their freaking fingers?"

"I'll do it," a voice from behind said.

Thor made his way towards the glove before Steve and Tony stopped him.

"Hey, hey, Thor, wait," Steve cut in.

"It's not just that that glove is channeling enough energy to light up a continent, I'm telling you, you're in no condition," Tony advised, nervously.

Thor scoffed. "What do you think is coursing through my veins right now?"

"Cheese whiz?" Rhodey asked, with his arms folded.

"It's gotta be me. You saw what those stones did to Thanos. Almost killed him," Bruce said, approaching the device.

Genesis looked worried, but knew he was right. Although, her money was on Thor too. Bruce looked down at the device and held his breath. Tony didn't argue and neither did Steve.

"None of you could survive it. Almost like...I was made for this," he mumbled as he shared a glance with Tony.

Rocket put on his goggles, ready to roll. Genesis watched a man step up. He wore a read suit and a gray helmet. He noticed her too, and gave her a nod and a 'what's up?'

"Hey, you must be Ant-Man," Genesis gasped.

She could tell he was smiling from behind his mask. "Yeah! That's me! I am the Ant-Man!"

"Let's focus here, guys," Steve ordered.

"Right," Genesis said as she floated up and got herself ready too.

Her hands went together and she got to work. Unsure how strong her power could withhold a blast from the device, she created a barrier between them and Bruce. They all looked up in awe at the purple energy between them.

"Wanda would've liked you," Rhodey muttered.

"You always say that," Genesis smiled.

"She would've," Steve confirmed.

Bruce put the glove on as the rooms all shielded themselves with metal doors. Even a shield was placed on the ceiling. Everyone braced themselves and took a step back.

"Everyone comes home," Bruce whispered.

Except Nat, most of them thought.

Once the gloves enclosed on his massive hand, lightning zapped along his arm and shoulder. Bruce got to his knees and groaned in pain. Thor watched as if he could feel his pain as well. Genesis did her best to put all she had into the barrier, trying not to focus on Bruce, who's screams grew louder.

"Take it off!" Thor demanded.

Steve shook his head and held out his hand at him. "No, no! Wait! Bruce, you okay?"

They had to yell, Bruce was screaming so much. Tony had his helmet on, but yelled, "Bruce! Talk to me, Banner!"

Bruce's hand shot up as the lightning got bigger. He screamed one final time and snapped his fingers with a loud and bright flash of light. Genesis felt herself exhale as she put the barrier down. Rhodey was there to help her lean against him as the other checked on Bruce. The glove slipped off and Clint kicked it away. It looked completely damaged.

"Bruce!" Steve cried. "Don't move him. Bruce?"

Genesis faintly saw Ant-Man walk towards some windows as the building's lockdown had ceased. Rhodey gave her a small shake, asking, "Genesis? You alright? Talk to me."

She blinked her eyes several times, as she slowly slumped to the floor in his arms. "Y-Yeah, sorry. Did it.."

Her hand went to her head as she tried to refocus. She and Rhodey heard a phone vibrate from one of the lab tables. Clint rushed to it, but took a moment before answering.

"Hon?"

"Guys, I think it worked," Ant-Man gasped.

Genesis glanced up as Rhodey smiled at her. Her eyes, however, were on what was right above them: Thanos' ship and a missile heading towards them.