Sorry about the delay. I just got a new job and have been busy with training, but now I am back! :D

www. polyvore dot com/cgi/set?id=63348088 - This is Rory's outfit at the end.

Disclaimer: I only own Rory and her dad. Enjoy!

~R~

Rory and Barton's shooting from the roof tops helped clear the air of the Chitauri. Each bullet and arrow hit their target with precision. Rory looked up and then back through the scope as another Chitauri headed for the gap between her and Barton. She lined up the target in the scope as Barton did the same. Rory pulled the trigger and took the Chitauri out as Barton's arrow embedded itself in the wall a few feet behind her.

"That still counts as my target."

"I do believe my bullet hit him and not your arrow which is currently sticking in the wall behind me."

"I wanna weigh in this counting game." Tony said.

"You're not the one just sitting on a roof top. We need something to keep us roof-dwellers occupied."

"I call this next one!" Barton said as Loki and Natasha headed for them.

Rory rolled off her stomach to her knees and looked out at the city; Barton had to abandon his position due to Chitauri scaling the building. An explosion caught her attention down below followed by Steve being blown out the window of the bank. And the next thing she knew was the Hulk scaling the side of Stark Tower and jumping to the top.

"I can close it! Can anybody hear me? I can shut the portal down!" Natasha said.

"Do it!"

"No, wait!"

"Stark, these things are still coming!"

"I got a nuke coming in, it's gonna blow in less than a minute. And I know just where to put it."

"Tony…"

"Don't be going all soft one me yet, Major. I like our little fights."

"Stark, you know that's a one way trip." Steve added.

Rory watched as Stark used the last of his suits power and flew straight through the portal. She waited with bated breath as he disappeared from sight. The explosion of the Chitauri mother ship could be seen a few minutes later; her heart sank.

"Close it." Steve said after there was no sign of Tony returning.

Rory lifted her rifle and looked through the scope at the portal. She closed her left eye as she looked for Stark as the portal began to close. Once the portal closed she could see a small red and gold object free-falling.

"Steve!" Rory exclaimed.

"Sun of a gun!"

"He's not slowing down!" Thor replied twirling his hammer.

Rory put the safety on and tucked the rifle under her arm before climbing down the fire escape. When she was a few feet from the ground she jumped off and ran toward Steve and Thor. Once she reached the group the Hulk had grabbed Tony from the air and landed on the ground. She ran passed the Hulk sized smashed car before reaching the others. Thor ripped Tony's faceplate off and tossed it aside. Tony's arc reactor didn't glow. Rory rested the rifle against her side as she lowered her head, only to be startled by the Hulk roaring.

"What the hell? What just happened? Please tell me nobody kissed me?" Tony said startled.

"We won." Steve replied.

"Alright. Hey. Alright. Good job, guys. Let's just not come in tomorrow. Let's just take a day. Have you ever tried shawarma? There's a shawarma joint about two blocks from here. I don't know what it is, but I wanna try it."

"We're not finished yet." Thor said looking up at the Tower.

"And then shawarma after."

Rory held a hand out toward Tony. He looked at her but then grabbed her hand as she helped him up.

"Truce?" she asked still holding onto his hand.

"Truce." Tony answered giving her hand a shake.

~R~

After the battle the group dispersed and changed out of their battle damaged clothes. Rory stomped through the city towards Central Park after multiple failed attempts at hailing a taxi. She pulled the brim of the olive green military hat down to hide her glare from the people around her. The sound of a motorcycles engine roared behind her. Rory didn't stop walking as the motorcycle pulled up beside her.

"Rory?"

Rory stopped mid-step at the familiar voice. She turned to her left and spotted Steve sitting atop the motorcycle. "Steve?"

"Do you need a ride?"

"If you don't mind."

"I wouldn't have asked if I did." Steve smiled.

"…Fair point." She walked over and climbed on behind Steve. She locked her arms around his middle as they pulled away from the curb.

The ride was pleasant; the wind gently whipped through their hair as the air brushed their skin. Rory made sure her hat was still situated on her head as they went. Occasionally, Steve would glance over his shoulder at Rory to see a well content smile on her face. When they arrived at Central Park the rest of the group was ready and waiting. Thor led a muzzled and bound Loki to the center of the groups circle as Tony unclasped his briefcase. He pulled out the Tesseract and handed one of the handles to Thor. Rory and Steve stood side by side as they watched Thor and Loki were transported back to Asgard. Rory turned away from the group but was stopped by Tony.

"You didn't join us for shawarma." He said walking up to her, his hands in his pockets.

"I had to take care of something." She replied turning around.

"You were on the clock weren't you?"

"Can we talk about this somewhere else?"

"Well I'm a little busy, remember? My Tower was practically ruined and needs fixing, but how does tomorrow sound?"

"Thank you, Tony. If you'll excuse me I have one last thing to handle." Rory turned on her heel and left the park unaware of a certain Captain watching her. She reminded Steve of Peggy; she is a talented and skilled agent, had impeccable aim and had to prove herself to others that she is worthy of her current position as Major.

The sound of people, kids and pets running and walking around the park was a nice change from the battle damaged city. The moment was broken when her phone started ringing. Rory reached into her jacket pocket, pulling out her phone and answering it.

"Hello?"

"Major Hayes?" A man said in a distressed tone of voice.

Rory's eyebrows furrowed. That wasn't her father. "Yes, who is this? Where's my father?"

"I'm afraid there's been an incident, Major. You're father…"

"Damn it, tell me where he is!" she exclaimed gaining a few people's attention.

"If you want your father to remain unharmed, I suggest you listen very closely." A man with a Russian accent said.

"I'm listening…"

"I want you to retrieve a bracelet."

"A bracelet?"

"The Banshee's Bracelet of Screams to be more precise. You better move quickly Major, you only have seventy-two hours before dear old daddy does something he doesn't want to. Good luck Rory I'll be in touch."

"You bastard…"

"Oh and don't bother asking your friends for help because by tomorrow morning you'll be their enemy."

The dial tone sounded as Rory stared straight ahead. She slowly lowered the phone from her ear and turned around. Tony, Bruce, Natasha, Barton and Steve still stood where she left them. Steve and Tony shook hands as Natasha handed Bruce a bag. Rory tore her eyes away and turned around when Steve looked in her general direction. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before taking off running.

"Rory!" Steve shouted after her. "Rory!"

"Let her go, Cap. She'll be back." Tony said before climbing into his car with Bruce and speeding off.

Steve looked back in the direction Rory took off in, but didn't see her. He climbed back on his motorcycle and headed back to his apartment.

~R~

Once I get home I shall start on the next chapter and hopefully have it up later tonight/early tomorrow morning. Anyways, who was on the phone? Where's her father? Stay tuned! :D