The final battle begins now...

Chapter 8: From The Shadows...

Pierce was on the top floor of the Triskelion addressing the World Security Council members before the launch of Project Insight. "I know the road hasn't exactly been smooth, and some of you would have gladly kicked me out of the car along the way. Finally we're here, and the world should be grateful." Pierce addressed in a very serious and grateful tone. As the group began to drink after Pierce's toast, a voice came over the S.H.I.E.L.D microphone which everyone in the building could hear. It was Steve's.

"Attention, all SHIELD agents. This is Steve Rogers. You've heard a lot about me over the last few days, some of you were even ordered to hunt me down. But I think it's time you know the truth. SHIELD is not what we thought it was, it's been taken over by HYDRA. Alexander Pierce is their leader. The STRIKE and Insight crew are HYDRA as well. I don't know how many more, but I know they're in the building. They could be standing right next to you. They almost have what they want: absolute control. They shot the Nick Fury and it won't end there. If you launch those Helicarriers today, HYDRA will be able to kill anyone that stands in their way, unless we stop them. I know I'm asking a lot, but the price of freedom is high, it always has been, and it's a price I'm willing to pay. And if I'm the only one, then so be it. But I'm willing to bet I'm not." Steve told the truth and finished his speech. Sam turned to him then asked "Did you write that down first, or was it off the top of your head?"

Back with Pierce and the World Security Council members, they finally know the truth about Pierce and his plans. "You smug son of a bitch." One of the members commented as two HYDRA agents entered the room but the members of the World Security Council members thought they were S.H.I.E.L.D agents.

"Arrest him" Another member demanded before the two agents pointed guns at the WSC member.

Pierce smugly stated "I guess I've got the floor." On his right, one of the floors windows were smashed. "The Captain... You know what to do." Pierce commanded his two agents as they went into the only way out of the room, the elevator. It shut before it reopened with the two agents knocked out and Elsa & Flatts standing in their place (in disguise of the agents). "Back to your post." Pierce stated as the "agents" stood behind him. One held a gun to his head as Elsa took off the disguise.

"Now, you tell me where Anna is, you sick monster." Elsa angrily demanded.

"Project Arendelle. I wondered when you would show up. I see that you have some new friends too but, you won't for much longer..." Pierce tried to play some mind games with Elsa before Flatts got what he meant by that. He had the shadowy figure that Elsa had seen before on sniper role to snipe her out to let Pierce roam free.

"ELSA!" Flatts shouted as he ran up to her and pushed her out of sniping range. Bang. The shot was fired and the bullet went into Flatt's kidneys. He was bleeding heavily as he placed his hands over them trying to stop the bleeding. He was screaming in pain as Pierce just stood smugly by the smashed window watching the Helicarriers getting ready to take off.

"Flatts...no. No, please. You're the only person...friend that I know besides Kristoff." Elsa pleaded but Flatts raised one of his blood covered hands and placed in on Elsa's face.

"I've never know beauty like yours Elsa..." Flatts spoke softly before he began to violently coughing. Elsa grabbed Flatts and took him into the elevator. She pressed the button that would take her to the Heilcarriers holding bay. Pierce signed to the shadowy figure to follow Elsa.

There was one song playing in the elevator. It was an Elvin Bishop song. "...I must have been through about a million girls. I'd love 'em then leave 'em alone..." Flatts began to sing along with the song. His eyes were beginning to shut. He coughed violently again but this time, he was coughing out blood. Elsa was smiling on the outside but on the inside she was heart-broken. "..Elsa. Thank you for giving me one last great adventure. I never told you how much I…." Flatts thanked Elsa but before he could finish his sentence, he died from the injury.

"Free, on my own is the way I used to be. Ah, but since I met you baby, love's got a hold on me..." the elevator was still playing the song as it opened on the Helicarrier bay. The three Helicarriers were already flying off ready to take HYDRA's orders. Elsa pulled herself together as she tired to look for a way to go up there and help Steve save the world from HYRDA's plan.

"All S.H.I.E.L.D pilots, scramble. We're the only air support Captain Rogers has got." A S.H.I.E.L.D pilot said on his radio from a Quinjet. She ran inside it before it's loading bay closed and was locked into place. Suddenly, she heard the sound of destruction and gunfire outside. To her ears, the sound of death. The cockpit was smashed by the shadowy figure as he threw the pilot out of the Quinjet. It began it's flight to the last Helicarrier that Steve hadn't replaced the chips. Elsa made a small and quiet screech. The shadowy figure turned to look at Elsa.

"Auto-pilot." the shadowy figure said softly before the computer inside the Quin-Jet repeated "Auto-pilot engaged". Elsa thought she was done for as the shadowy figure came up with his mask and knife to kill her but instead; He dropped the knife & removed his mask. "Elsa. I won't hurt you..." he said softly.

"Why? I thought you worked with Pierce?" Elsa asked. The man shook his head. "Yes. You're not that import to HYDRA's plans anymore. They have other plans now..." The man explained as he went back to the pilot seat. There was a seat opposite him. "Come. Sit here..." the man asked as Elsa followed him to the other seat.

The man continued to explain "...I remember you. Camp Leigh. Your beauty and powers amazed me but I can't let you get in the way of my mission. HYDRA must have at least one of these Helicarriers to complete it's mission. Elsa, find me sometime after I've finished my mission and I'll help you find your sister..." The Quinjet landed on top of the Helicarrier as the man picked up his knife from the cargo bay and ran inside. Elsa was confused on what he meant. Did he love her? Was he good? Evil? She had to find out which led to her following him into the Helicarrier core.

"People are gonna die, Buck. I can't let that happen..." Steve addressed the shadowy man. He seemed to know the man as Bucky; his old friend from his WWII days. He stared at him coldly. "Please. Don't make me do this..." Steve continued to speak until he noticed Elsa behind him.

"That man is Bucky. Your friend?" Elsa asked. Steve was stunned. How did she know about Bucky? He pushed that question out of his mind. "Elsa. I need to do this alone..." Steve explained before Elsa interrupted "He knows about Anna! I need to help you fight him or die trying." She tired to shoot a path of spiky ice at Bucky but Steve moved her hand to make it hit the glass below the walkway they were on.

"Elsa! Go without me!" Steve shouted as he pushed Elsa off the walkway with a force only he could have. It smashed the frozen glass as Elsa watched Bucky and Steve begin to fight to put the chip into the Helicarrier's computer. She fell into the cold water below before everything went dark.

FLATTS! Yep. I killed off my OC. It felt necessary for the stakes to be upped.

Other than that, like some of you asked; some hints at the Elsa/Bucky ship! There's another ship I plan for this series. You'll find out in my Guardians/Frozen crossover. Other than that, please keep liking, following and reviewing. It keeps my motivation to keep writing fan-fics for you guys! Until next time (Tomorrow again!), see ya later alligator! :D