"Right" Steve said, gathering all his remaining energy in order to lead his team, "We need a plan; we can't just go wondering aimlessly through these halls"

"We need to go get Tasha" Clint said through gritted teeth

"I'm with bird boy, that bastard could be doing anything to her... We need to get to Bruce and Thor as well. Our team needs us" Tony said determinedly, readying himself to argue with whatever Steve might say

To Tony's surprise, Steve nodded in agreement "We need an out too; we won't be able to get far with them once we get out of here... I have a plan, but I don't think you guys are going to like it"

"What it is?"

"We split up"

Pepper gasped slightly, and clung tighter to Tony's shirt. He muttered under his breath; "Well it always works on Scooby Doo..."

"Clint, you and I will go in opposite directions to look for Natasha, Bruce and Thor. Tony, you get Pepper out and get in contact with shield; we need an extraction plan and medical assistance. Once she's safe, head back in; you'll need to try and find your suit and give us a hand"

"But what-" Pepper began, but was cut off by Tony; "It'll be fine Pep" Tony nodded curtly to Steve before taking Pepper's hand and leaving the room.
Of course he had no way to know that, but what choice did they have? They certainly couldn't leave their team

It was a long maze of hallway after hallway, the dim lighting straining their eyes. Tony was amazed Pepper had managed to remember her way, but then he really should stop underestimating her

After about 15 minutes, Tony reached a large metal door, and found that it wasn't locked; finally, some luck on their side. On opening, he gasped to feel the sun on his face. It was amazing after being cooped up in a cell underground for god know how long...

Dragging Pepper a good distance away, he fiddled with the com unit which was still in his ear, hoping now he was above ground and away from anything Gavrok may have used to interfere with the devices, it'd start working again, if it didn't; they were screwed. They were literally in the middle of nowhere.

"Stark? Stark do you copy?"

"Coulson?"

"Stark! I have never been happier to hear your voice!"

"Right back at you, you think you can give us a lift?"

"Tracking your co-ordinates now. Are you all there?" Tony noticed the worry in his voice

"There's just me and Pepper at the moment, the coms don't work in the building. Clint and Steve are looking for the others... You may want to send a med team with the evac"

"Roger that Stark... Right, we have your co ordinates. We should be there in about three hours"

"Three hours?! Where the hell are we?"

"You're in Mexico"