Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men:Evolution, or Avengers, or either of it's characters. Just my OC, Molly Callum/Creature and any original characters/background characters that may pop up from time to time.

Elsewhere:

Gambit ducked to avoid the monstrous green fist coming at him. Things really weren't going as planned. The fist hit the metal wall that had been behind him, leaving an enormous dent.

"Could someone _please_ explain why _I'm_ facing off against the angry green giant?!" Gambit shouted amongst the chaos. He, Nightcrawler, Rogue and Shadowcat were facing off against three of the Avengers, holding them at bay while Cyclops and Jean went off to retrieve the device.

No one answered him, since no one had time to. Shadowcat was dealing with Hawkeye, while Rogue was up against Captain America, and Nightcrawler was keeping Black Widow busy. A lot of weaving, and dodging was going on.
Those that had powers weren't using them just yet.

Remy was using every trick he knew to evade the green monster. He could only hope that Molly was on her way-as soon she she saw this guy trying to tear Remy to pieces, it was all over. She would go dinosaur and hand his backside to him. No one touched Remy without Molly wanting to, well, try to end them.

Gambit suddenly had an idea. "Nightcrawler, switch!"

"Are you crazy?!" Nightcrawler's voice cracked at the idea.

"You're the only one that can get the big guy away from here," Gambit said.

Nightcrawler just rolled his eyes, then teleported onto The Hulks shoulders.

"BAMF!"

The two were gone.

"Oh! The smell-!" Black Widow covered her mouth.

"We're used to it," Gambit grinned, somersaulting over to the woman's side, "Now Cherie, what's a pretty thing like you doing around a place like this?"

"I'm gonna-" Black Widow had Rogue's bare hand on her face in seconds. Rogue and Gambit made a great team when the occasion called for it.

Shadowcat sealed things up by phasing Hawkeye's clothes into the nearest wall. Thankfully, Jean and Cyclops came in holding what they'd been after. A small square blue gadget that was about five inches in height and width, with a glowing blue center.
Nightcrawler teleported back seconds later.

"Okay, now that were all here, were the heck is Creature?" Nightcrawler surveyed the room.

"I believe this belongs to you," Iron Mans voice spoke.

Gambit turned his head to see Coulson, Iron Man and Thor standing a few yards away from them. Creature was draped unconscious in Thors arms like a rag doll, looking extra small and delicate against the giant mans huge frame.

"You give us the device and you can have her back," Iron Man said.

"I think it's easier if we play your game," Rogue put a hand on Black Widows shoulder as the red-head sat unconscious, "We're taking her and the device."

Gambit forced himself not to show emotion. Molly could handle herself. Shield wasn't composed of torturers or killers, she would be okay.

"We can trade our people, but you're not getting the device back," Cyclops said.

"No deal," Coulson said.

"Your loss then," Cyclops said.

"You're just going to leave her here?" Thor said.

"She can take care of herself," Kitty smiled.

Molly woke up in a bed. She had expected to find herself back at home in the infirmary, but she was somewhere else. An infirmary?
No, that was clear by looking around. More like a jail cell, but with a clear glass wall ahead of her.

So, she'd been taken. It made her feel important for a few seconds, like not the screw-up Cyclops thought she was, but then it hit her. If she was being held, did that mean they failed?

Molly knew a quick way to find out. She turned into a wolf, listening. She knew everyone's smell, even their individual heartbeats.
She wasn't getting any sign of her friends. Relief washed over her as Molly changed back, sitting on the bed. White sheet cot with a white blanket. Not cozy. Molly took another look around the room. Cement under her feet. A sink on the far wall. A tiny room in the corner for what likely only held a toilet. Despite the cold interior, the room was comfortably heated. Not too warm or cold, but a good room temperature.

"Your friends are smart. They got away with the device and took one of ours, so we've got a hostage stalemate," Coulson's voice rang through the glass, startling Molly, making her jump. You'd think after all she'd been through, Molly would no longer be easily startled, but she was still human.

Molly looked up to see Fury, Coulson and the Avengers standing on the other side of the glass. Black Widow was missing. Molly resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Had it been Remy's idea to take the pretty red-head? Molly mentally shook the idea away. She had to forget petty jealousy. Remy had proven his loyalty time and again.

"It's nice t-to know they had their p-priorities i-in order," Molly couldn't help but stutter. It was an unfamiliar situation and that made her very nervous. She had her brave moments, but not always.

"I mean," Molly said as an afterthought, "They know I c-can t-take care of m-myself." Molly made a fist, clenching her teeth a moment and she winced, closing her eyes. Stupid stutter. It made her sound so...timid.

"Stuttering. That's cute," Iron Man said, turning up his helmet, "You almost want to pinch her cheeks."

"We're not going to hurt you Molly," Coulson said, "Not unless we have to."

"So what? You're just going to keep me locked up and try to get your device back?" Molly said, "That's not going to work."

"Everyone knows about the school. We're hoping that Xavier thinks the device is too powerful to keep on campus," Coulson said, "We're going to look for it until we find it."

"Well I can't give you any information if that's what you're hoping for," Molly said, "The Professor keeps all that stuff under wraps. I'd be the last to know about it."

"Right. If anyone attempts to rescue you, they're not coming in here without a fight," Coulson said.

"We'll take you on any day," Molly said.

The team left and Molly lay back on the bed. Now it was just time to wait.