Sorry for the wait. I'm having my monthly test so I didn't have the time to update. Some of the reviews for the last chapter stated that I forgot about Steve's response. Actually I planned to separate Steve's POV into a whole new chapter. So, here you go.

Steve's POV

Tony, where is he? Howard will be so mad at me.

Steve paced around the living room in The Avengers Tower.

"He'll be fine, Steve. It's no use even if you walk out a hole on the floor. Tony's a strong man." Natasha looked at him, eyes full of worries.

"We need to look for him. He needs us to. JARVIS, is there anyway you can track down Tony?"

"I'm sorry, captain. Apparently I can only locate the iron man suits. Since sir wasn't in his suit when he was taken, I'm afraid I can't do anything to help." JARVIS replied hopelessly.

Steve continued pacing in the room. Until a call came.

"Captain, Director Fury is on the line."

"Avengers! Assemble in the conference room tomorrow 9 am sharp. No excuse!"

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"Can anyone please tell me how in the world can Tony Stark be kidnapped?"

Steve flinched at the sudden outburst.

How can I let this happen? I'm the captain, they look up to me to guide them. I'm supposed to protect every single one of them. But... I failed.

Steve regains his composure.

"Sir, it's Gregory Stark who kidnapped him. We need to save him."

Steve shoots his puppy eyes at Fury hoping he will help them search for their precious billionaire.

"Alright. I'll order a search and rescue team to go in with you."

That's it? He's greatest asset has gone missing and all he does is order a search and rescue team to go with us?

"Sir..." Steve's cut off by a sudden burst of light.

A man stood in front of them. A body is hanging limp in the man's arm. Judging by the blood soaked suit wrapping the unconscious man and the blood pooling on the ground around them, they know how badly is the injuries. They can't help but gulp at the scene.

Tony...

Without hesitation, Steve rushed over towards Tony and held him in his arms. He checked for pulses and was relieved that the smaller man is still breathing.

"Take him down!" Fury ordered.

Gregory raised both his hand. Clint walked over, gave him an apologizing gaze and cuffed him up.

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Tony has already been unconscious for two days. Steve never once left his side. He would just sit by Tony's bedside watching Tony sleep and hope that he could just wake up.

Tony, I'm so sorry that I couldn't be there for you. Please wake up.

Not noticing the time, Steve fell asleep.

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He could feel a cold hand gently rubbing his through his hair.

"Ste..."

He slowly opens his eyes and saw Tony reaching out for him. He took hold of Tony's hand.

"Tony, you're awake! I'm so sorry, we couldn't save you."

He could feel water starting to fill his eyes.

He poured a cup of warm water from the bedside table and handed it over to Tony.

Bruce and the others minus Thor came in.

"How do you feel, Tony?" Bruce asked.

Steve quickly turns around and wiped away his tears of joy before helping Tony sit up.

"How bad?"

"A few broken ribs, dehydration, some slight burns. Your back is the worst which I'm afraid might leave some scars. Tony... on the back of your shoulder..."

"You mean the eagle?"

Bruce takes off his glasses.

"That doesn't looks like it's been done recently."

Steve twitched nervously in his seat after Tony sighed.

"Yes, it is stamped onto my back when I'm sixteen. Howard was the founding member of the Eagle Clan. My brother... wait, where's my brother?"

Steve's eyes widen at the mentioning of Howard's name.

Howard? It... It can't be.

"He's in one of the cell in the helli-carrier." Clint rubs his head.

"Did you guys just locked up my brother who saved my life?!"

Steve was a bit shocked by Tony's outburst. But he's still caught up in his thought on Howard.

"Sorry Tony, we had to. He did try to burn down the city right?" Natasha sounds guilty.

"I need to see him."

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The Avengers agreed to let Tony speak to Greagory alone and will only enter when Tony gives the signal. They all remain outside while Natasha pushed Tony into the cell.

Steve watched them cautiously. He couldn't believe that all this had something to do with Howard.

He was a great friend back then. What happened, Howard?

They waited anxiously for Tony's signal.

Bruce and Clint had some small talks. Steve just stood there looking at nothing.

Finally, Tony signals the other Avengers to enter the cell.

"Umm... let us help...ok?" Clint stated.

"So, what do you say, are you in?"

"Alright." Gregory reaches to grab Tony's hand.

I managed to write this while shopping. How is it? I'm afraid I might not be updating any time soon since I'm in charge of the school's librarian farewell party. Please review.