Quake

CA:CW 13

[Zemo is outside, listening to a phone message.]

Zemo's Wife: You should've seen his little face. Just try, okay? I'm going to bed. I love you.

T'Challa: [Sneaks up behind him] I almost killed the wrong man.

Helmut Zemo: Hardly an innocent one.

T'Challa: This is all you wanted? To see them rip each other apart.

Helmut Zemo: [Deletes the voice message] My father lived outside the city. I thought we would be safe there. My son was excited. He could see the Iron Man from the car window. I told my wife, "Don't worry. They are fighting in the city. We're miles from harm." When the dust cleared . . . and the screaming stopped. It took me two days until I found their bodies. My father . . . still holding my wife and son in his arms. And the Avengers? They went home. I knew I couldn't kill them. More powerful men than me have tried. But, if I could get them to kill each other . . . I'm sorry about your father. He seemed a good man. With a dutiful son.

Many people start to sympathize with Zemo. It doesn't excuse what he did, but he was doing it for his family.

T'Challa: Vengeance has consumed you. It's consuming them. [He blinks ruefully and retracts the claws in his gloves.] I am done letting it consume me. Justice will come soon enough.

"So wise, brother." Shuri says, partly teasing and partly serious. T'Challa rolls his eyes but has a soft smile on his face.

Helmut Zemo: [Holding a gun Zemo smiles thinly.] Tell that to the dead. [He tries to shoot himself but T'Challa grabs him just as he fires.]

T'Challa: The living are not done with you yet.

"Woah! That was a close one!" Sirius says.

[Tony and Steve are still fighting in the silo.]

FRIDAY: You can't beat him hand to hand.

Tony Stark: Analyse his fight pattern.

FRIDAY: Scanning! [Iron Man's HUD flashes red as Steve lands blow after blow.] Countermeasures ready.

Tony Stark: [He grabs Captain America's shield.] Let's kick his ass. [He flings the shield away then zaps Steve backwards, head over heels. Steve rises and Tony blocks his punches then zaps him to his knees, right in front of Bucky who's lying on his back.]

Steve Rogers: He's my friend.

Tony Stark: So was I. [He punches Steve then throws him back towards the gaps in the wall.] Stay down. Final warning.

"That's honestly so sad." Someone mutters to their friend. Many who hear them nod sadly in agreement. Tony and Steve both look down sadly.

Steve Rogers: [He struggles to his feet, his face bloody and his gate weary. He raises his fists and stares Iron Man down.] I can do this all day.

"Oh my Jack! Steve! You gotta come up with a new catchphrase!" Ana says exasperatedly. Steve just blushes and scratches the back of his neck.

[Iron man raises his left palm ready to fire. Bucky grabs his leg and Tony spins, kicking him in the face. Steve grabs Iron Man and lifts him over his head, then throws him down, punches him and bashes his mask off with his shield before striking down hard on the suit's core.Tony looks horrified and glowers fearfully at Steve who pants for breath. Both have blood spattered across their faces. Steve looks back at Tony then shuts his eyes and slumps down. The shield remains upright, stuck upright in the center of the Iron Man Suit. When Steve struggles up again he takes hold of the shield, gripping the edge and pulling it free. He steps away from Tony who rolls painfully onto his side. Bucky lies bloodied but conscious, Steve reaches out and pulls him to his feet, holding him up as Tony looks on.]