Runaway ~ Steve Rogers x OC

Chapter 2 | Part 7

June 22nd, 2017
Berlin, Germany

"Tony, Steve shut the hell up now," Natasha said, walking into the room they were in with T'Challa behind her. "Sit down," Natasha commanded, but neither of them did. "Why?" Steve asked. "Just trust me and sit," Natasha said, and both men sat down.

"T'Challa just told me some really important information. Barnes has a partner. He was talking to her the entire time." Natasha told the two men. "Do you know who it is?" Steve asked. "Listen to the audio," Natasha said with a sigh. 

T'Challa started at the 3 Avengers in front of him and pressed the play button. He watched carefully how the 2 men's expressions changed immediately. 

"James, you're surrounded. There's no way to escape this."

"James, are you okay?"

"Oh fuck."

"James don't worry I'm coming to your location,"

Both the men's faces turned pale as soon as they heard the first 3 seconds of the audio. By the end of it, they both looked as if they had been punched and kicked in the dick multiple times. 

"No, she's dead. That's not her. It can't be her." Steve said in denial. Tony stayed quiet. "That's what I thought too but-" Natasha started saying but was interrupted by Tony. 

"The lawyer from the funeral. That was Aurora." Tony said realization dawning on him. "How do you know?" Steve asked. "At the funeral, I noticed that her palms were bleeding from digging her nails into them. Aurora used to do that. Then after that, when we were talking about science stuff her eyes had this... glimmer. And then when she was arguing with Aunt Peg's kids it reminded me of her. She's still alive." Tony told them. 

"Why would she fake her death then?" Steve asked. "I don't know Steve. Why don't you tell me?" Tony asked finally looking up at the man. "What? Are you seriously blaming me for her faking her death? You're unbelievable." Steve said standing up. 

"Weren't you the one who is in clear denial that she could still be alive? And what about you flirting with Sharon? You don't even care about her. All you care about is Barnes." Tony said standing up. 

"Well, clearly me caring about Bucky doesn't matter since she's helping him. I don't have to take this from you Stark. Why don't you sit here in pity while I try to go and find her." Steve said before storming off outside. 

"Fucking asshole. Now I really want to punch him in his perfect teeth." Tony muttered. "In one of the audio recordings she said she was coming here. Have you pinned her location?" Tony asked looking at T'Challa. "Yes. She was in London." T'Challa answered. 

"Friday monitor all flights and trains coming out of London to Berlin," Tony said. 

"They're starting the interrogation for Barnes. When it's over we can ask to talk to him." Natasha said looking at Tony in concern. "I'll be there in a minute," Tony replied ignoring Natasha's look. 

He waited until Natasha and T'Challa left the room before showing a sliver of emotion. 

He dropped his head into his hands as he sat in the chair not letting any tears fall down. "I'm gonna find you Aurora. I promise." Tony whispered. He sat in the chair for a couple more seconds and then gained composure. 

He wiped his eyes and put his glasses back on and walked out of the small conference room. Tony made his way toward Natasha. 

Neither of them said a word but Natasha grabbed Tony's hand and squeezed it 3 times then let go as a way to reassure him. They were gonna get Aurora back.