Theta-McBride: … I must admit when I first read that review I got lost. xD That's what happens when I need sleep. Ha-ha It will definitely be in here but if it will be subtle I do not know. :3

Cara Tala: Thank you! I haven't seen much on him so I figured I'd add it! :D The mind control seemed like an awesome idea.

Disclaimer: I only own Rory and Adam.

~R~

Rory unsheathed two knives from her sleeves and advanced on Steve. Steve blocked her attacks with his shield while trying not to hurt her. Errol went after Tony and the others while Faustus watched. Steve blocked another of Rory's attacks before grabbing her wrists forcing her to drop the knives. The Hulk was trying his best not to break anything but it was a futile effort.

"Rory, it's me. I know you're in there. You have to fight back." Steve tried to reason. Rory swung her fist at Steve only to have him catch it. "Don't let him win, Rory. We're your friends!"

"St-eve…Steve?" Rory mumbled as the fog clouding her eyes started to disappear.

"No! Kill him, Rory!"

"I-I can't. I won't kill him."

"Do as you're told! Kill him!" Faustus shouted.

"No, I'm done being your puppet. I got you the bracelet so let my father go."

"Fine, you want your father so bad well here he is." Faustus motioned to the entryway. Rory looked over and watched as her father entered the room. Her eyes narrowed at the blood running down his face.

"What did you do to him? You said you wouldn't hurt him!" Rory shouted. Steve held her back. "Damn it Steve let me go!"

"Do you know what this bracelet does?" Faustus asked pulling out the bracelet. "No? Let's demonstrate."

Rory's eyes widened, "Everyone, cover your ears!"

A piercing shriek cut through the air as Faustus pressed a button on the bracelet. Rory fell to her knees as her hands didn't completely shut out the noise. She lifted her head and looked at Faustus and the bracelet in his hand. Rory shakily got to her feet and walked toward Faustus. Steve attempted to reach out and stop her, but the sound was crippling.

"JARVIS shut off the comm-link. I'm going in blind."

"I do believe you mean deaf, sir. Communication links are offline, sir."

Tony stood up and blasted the floor in front of Faustus. The doctor dropped the bracelet and jumped back. Rory charged forward and threw her body over the bracelet to stifle the shrieks. Reluctantly, she removed her hands from her ears and looked for the button to shut the shrieks off. She found the button and hastily pressed it ceasing the noise. A sigh of relief escaped her lips when a pair of rough hands grabbed her and threw her against the wall. Rory grunted as her back collided with the stone wall. She crumpled to the floor as her vision swam.

The red, white and blue colors of Steve's suit appeared in front of her as he fought off the forgotten Errol. Rory tried pushing herself up but the pain in her back intensified. Steve hit Errol with his shield sending the man across the room. When Errol didn't move Steve turned and knelt down beside Rory. The sound of rushing footsteps reached his ears and he looked up to find Rory's father.

"The name's Adam, as you already know I'm her father. We need to get out of here before the authorities show up."

"What about Faustus?"

"He slipped out while no one was watching. He's most likely long go by now."

"Cops are on their way. We need to move." Tony said landing next to them.

Steve looked down at Rory and reached forward to pick her up. He pulled one of his hands away to see his glove covered in blood.

"Banner!" Steve called. Bruce knelt down and gently rolled Rory onto her back as he inspected her wounds.

"Her injuries from New York haven't completely healed. They were re-opened; the one I'm most concerned about is her stomach. If I don't stop the bleeding soon she'll possibly slip into a coma."

"I'll carry her while you get the jet ready to leave. We can't waste any more time." Steve ordered scooping Rory into his arms. Tony flew off toward the jet as the others ran from the museum. Adam made sure to grab the bracelet before they left; an item as dangerous as that belonged in SHIELD storage. Every so often Steve glanced down at Rory as he ran. They reached the jet and Steve was the first one on board. He placed Rory down on the bench as Bruce knelt beside him with a bag filled with first aid supplies.

~R~

As the jet landed at one of SHIELD's base of operations in New York, a stretcher was brought on board to help. The medical staff moved Rory onto the stretcher as Bruce oversaw everything. Steve followed close behind until they wheeled her into the emergency room.

"I'm afraid you can't go in there, son."

"Sir?"

"My daughter is a fighter; she'll pull through."

Steve looked back at the emergency room doors before sighing. Adam clapped Steve on the back and took a seat outside the doors.

"You best get yourself cleaned up. I'll let you know when she wakes up."

"Thanks."

"She's told me a lot about you, ya know. I think she likes you and from what I saw earlier, you do too." Adam smirked.

"Uh…I'm just going to get changed." Steve said fumbling for the right words to say. He turned on his heel and walked down the hall.

Adam chuckled as the Star Spangled Man with a Plan disappeared around the corner. He leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes.

"Daddy, you're home!" a four year old Rory said running outside to greet her father. Adam picked up his little girl and swung her around.

A rust-colored hair woman stood in the doorway of the house smiling at the two. He held Rory on his hip as he walked up to the woman. They smiled at each other before kissing. Rory made a sound of disgust and giggled when Adam tickled her.

"Welcome home, soldier." The woman said with a smile.

"It's good to be home. I missed my two lovely girls."

"We missed you too, daddy."

"Dad, its mom, she…she passed away late last night. When are you coming home?" Rory cried into the phone.

"I'll be on the next flight home. Stay at the house until I get there."

"Colonel Hayes?" the doctor said waking him up.

"How is she?" he asked standing up.

"With a little rest she'll be fine. I gave her some medicine for the pain and bandaged her wounds. She should be back on her feet in two days, but if she starts feeling dizzy have her take this. You can go in and see her."

"Thank you, doctor." Adam replied taking the prescription.

~R~

Adam sat in the chair beside his daughter's bed and watched as she slept. He knew it has been quite some time since they were able to be an actual family, and hopefully that was all going to change. He peered over his shoulder as the door slid open and Steve walked in, taking a seat off to Rory's right.

"How is she?" Steve asked.

"She'll be fine with a little rest. The doctor said she should be up on her feet in two days."

"Good." Steve replied leaning back into the chair. He kept a close eye on Rory just in case anything happened. However, he was completely unaware of Adam watching him closely.

"You really do care about her don't you?" Adam asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Is it that obvious?" Steve said looking down.

"I'm afraid so, but don't worry. She needs a man like you in her life and it's about time she found one. Most men nowadays aren't like you and that's a shame."

Steve didn't say anything as he looked up. Adam closed his eyes and stood up from the chair.

"I'll leave her in your hands tonight. I need some sleep. I'll check in tomorrow morning."

Steve gave him a nod as Adam exited the room, the door sliding shut behind him. He turned his attention back to Rory and leaned forward in his chair. Steve reached out and grasped Rory's hand giving it a squeeze. He contemplated lifting her hand to his lips and kissing her knuckles when his mind made the decision for him. Steve brushed his lips to her knuckles before laying her hand back on the bed.

~R~

Sorry for the delay! Work has officially taken over my life (mainly the weekend) but I shall try and post during the week, possibly Tuesday and or Wednesday. Maybe even sooner! Hope you all enjoyed!