A/N: Sorry it's been so long. School just started, so it's been hectic.
~Steve's POV~
She stared at me with eyes as big as saucers. "Yes. It's me."
"Wow. Um. Oh, right. You need the shield. Gotta save the world. Here." She handed me my shield and I turned to leave.
"I'll explain later. Just for now, stay here and hide." I ran out the door and into the panicked crowds. I scanned the area quickly, the rest of the Avengers were in full swing, every one doing their part in the battle raging around me. I noticed the police were just arriving on the scene. I sprinted over to them.
"What is that stuff?" one of the officers asked.
"It's Hydra technology. Basically it's like a laser. Stay down and do not get hit." I knew they had no chance of being able to take on this kind of weaponry, even in the hands of a gang. I ducked behind my shield and ran at the nearest enemy, knocking him off balance and making him drop his gun. I quickly scooped it up, and hit him over the head with it, effectively knocking him out. The fight was short lived; once they had realized they couldn't take us on, they quickly surrendered.
I walked to where Stark and Barton had several men on their knees, hands behind their heads. "We're gonna take 'em in to Fury for questioning," Stark said. "These guys seem to be some kind of leaders. Figure they may know something."
"Right. Do you need me for anything else?" My mind had been entirely focused on the battle, but now I wanted to talk to Sophia.
"No, I think we're good here," Barton answered, absentmindedly reaching out and clotheslining a guy who tried to run. "It's all under control."