Goddess | Natasha Romanoff

Chapter 11: Captains Orders

"I don't know if I can do that"

"Well, he might not give you a choice. He doesn't know you"

"Steve, when it comes to it. Please be careful. If you can get him back try. But if you cant, don't persist upon fighting a battle you will not win. Don't forget, that he doesn't remember" Aloisia says

"He will. Gear up, it's time" Steve turns and starts to walk off, replying to Sam and Aloisia

"You gonna wear that?" Sam asks

"No. If you're gonna fight a war, you gotta wear a uniform" Aloisia laughs as she guesses what Steve plans to do.

The group head to the Triskelion where the Helicarriers are being launched from.

"We are in final launch sequence" someone announces through the PA

"We are go on guidance" another agent announces

"All personnel to launch station" a woman speaks on the PA

Pierce meets the World Security Council as they arrive at the Triskelion

"And how was your flight?" Pierce asks

"Lovely. The ride from the airport less so." Hawley replies

"Sadly, SHIELD can't control everything" Pierce says

"Including Captain America" Rockwell says, Pierce walks over to one of the guards who hands him a case containing four pins

"This facility is biometrically controlled, and these will give you unrestricted access" Pierce says, the council members each take a pin to wear

At the Project Insight headquarters a Com Tech speaks "I've been parking there for two months"

"But it's his spot" another says

"So where's he been?" The first tech says

"I think Afghanistan" the techs speak to one another calmly, playfully

into his earpiece the first tech speaks "Negative, DT-6. The pattern is full" he turns to his colleague "Well, he could have said something"suddenly they hear a sharp high pitched ringing through their earpiece "Ow!"

"Must be the dish"

"I'll check it out."

"Triskelion command request we clear the area for launch."

as the Tech goes and opens the door he's faced with Steve, Sam, Aloisia and Hill on the other side of the door, Sam and Hill point their guns at him as Aloisia only smiles, lighting a very small flame in her palm.

"Excuse us" Steve says, the tech holds his hands up and steps aside to let them enter

Pierce addresses the World Security Council members "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" as they start drinking to Pierce's toast suddenly they hear Steve over the SHIELD microphone that everyone in the building can hear

"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 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 finishes his speech and Aloisia gently claps, grinning

"Did you write that down first, or was it off the top of your head?" Sam asks

"That was beautiful, exquisite. It's bringing tears to my eyes" Aloisia jokes, Sam giggles with her and Steve rolls his eyes at the duo. He can sense the chaos that the two are bound to bring.

Councilman Rockwell turns to Pierce after learning the truth about him "You smug son of a bitch" he announces bitterly

Councilman Singh turns to the agents who enter the room, he doesn't realise the two are HYDRA agents, thinking they are SHIELD agents he announces "Arrest him" the HYDRA agent points his gun at Singh

"I guess I've got the floor" Pierce mutters

Rumlow and his men break into the control room, where Agent 13 also is, Rumlow walks over to one of the techs

"Preempt the launch sequence. Send those ships up now" The tech hesitates visibly "Is there a problem?" Rumlow questions

"I'm..." the tech shakes his head nervously

"Is there a problem?" Rumlow asks, the anger clear in his voice

"I'm sorry, sir." the tech takes a few nervous breaths before replying "I'm not gonna launch those ships. Captain's orders" Rumlow points his gun at the tech's head

"Move away from your station" Rumlow orders, Agent 13 walks over to Rumlow pointing her gun at him

"Like he said!" Sharon exclaims, suddenly all the SHIELD agents draw their weapons and point them around amongs each other "Captain's orders"

"You picked the wrong side, Agent" Rumlow says, his eyes drift to Sharon but his face remains pointed at the tech his gun is also pointed towards

"Depends on where you're standing" Rumlow drops his gun, but as he does he grabs his knife and cuts Agent 13's arm, leading to the SHIELD agents firing their guns, amidst the bullets, Rumlow manages to release the Helicarriers and runs off

as the bay doors holding the Helicarriers are about to be opened

"Close the bay door! Close the bay door now! Close the bay door!" An agent shouts, the HYDRA agents enter and start shooting and killing the crew and techs; at the headquarters Hill watches on the monitor as the Helicarriers are being initiated

"They're initiating launch" Hill speaks into comms. Steve, Aloisia and Sam are running through the headquarters to get to the Helicarriers

"Why did i sign up for this?" Sam mutters to himself sighing. Al smiles and shrugs at him, a small chuckle leaving her lips