The Other Rogers

Chapter 11

Clint had long gone to cast out some of his nets in hopes of finding Natasha and Anya. It had been Tony's suggestion, the billionaire having a rare moment of understanding.

"Hm. Any chance Natasha might leave you a message, outside the internet, old school spy stuff?" He had said.

Clint barely gave the cradle a glance after kicking it in frustration; it was obvious to anyone that he blamed it for the loss of Natasha.

When Steve and the twins arrived, they were shocked that Tony and Bruce were creating yet another robot. "Are you fucking kidding me Stark?" Steve yelled he raced into the room, the twins not far behind.

"No, I am not. Trust me, wait where is Barnes?" Without even lifting his head, he knew the second soldier was missing. "Please tell me Ultron didn't get him like he got Natasha?"

If he was gone, their chances in defeating him would be lowered drastically.

Wanda walked closer, "He is getting changed, I think he wants to be left alone."

"Bruce, after everything that's happened..." Steve tried to talk some sense into one of them.

But Tony cut him off, his face one of anger and pleading. "That's nothing compared to what's coming!"

Wanda cried out, "You don't know what's in there!"

Bruce snorted, raising his brow, "And you do?"

As the group argued with one another, no one noticed Bucky walk in. None of them noticed him so he walked around eyes taking in everything, until there was a loud shattering as Thor crashed through the glass window and slammed his hammer into the cradle.

"Wait!" Everyone besides Bucky screamed at the God, ducking for cover as the lid of the cradle flew off and a red form retreated out from it.

The red figure flew into Thor and the two of them went sailing through more glass windows, every sound of something breaking made Tony cringe at thought of the expenses. Pepper was going to kill him.

The red form stopped and stared at Thor, his gold eyes taking in a few details and swiftly made changes to his own appearance. Now adorning on a cape like Thor, he turned around and was amazed by the sight of New York at night.

"I'm sorry, that was... odd." He looked back at Thor, "Thank you."

Steve looked at Bucky, his face mirrored his own, pure shock. "Thor, you helped create this?"

Thor replied, "I've had a vision. A whirlpool that sucks in all hope of life and at it's centre is that." He pointed to gem that laid on the forehead of the red form.

Bruce tilted his head. He hadn't been told everything, so he was now just as confused as the rest of them. "What, the gem?"

Thor turned around his eyes leaving those of the newcomer, "It's the Mind Stone. It's one of the six Infinity Stones, the greatest power in the universe, unparalleled in its destructive capabilities."

Steve pinched the bridge of his nose, taking a deep breath. Bucky patted his back, letting him know he wasn't alone. "Then why would you bring it to..."

Thor cut in, "Because Stark is right."

This caused Bruce to groan, hanging his head, hiding it in his hands. "Oh, it's definitely the end times."

A snicker travelled through the room, including Thor who rolled his eyes, at the comment turning serious again. "The Avengers cannot defeat Ultron."

The Red form spoke up, his voice remarkably familiar. "Not alone."