Misunderstood

Sixteen

Tony and Bruce stood outside the glass cell, watching as Sophie sat down the bench bed. She smiled at the two of them, and nodded. Tony gave her a smile back, trying to keep discreet. He knew that there was more to it, than this.

The fact that SHIELD was being overly accommodating, had been a red flag. He knew Sophie hated keeping Bruce out of their plan, but they both knew, he was too nervous and would fold under pressure. He was an honest guy.

'She'll be ok Bruce..'... Tony clapped him on the back, and looked around the room her cell was in. He guessed it was a few feet thick of iron, no windows, and one way in and out. He noticed there were cameras all around the room, pointed at the cell. There was a toilet in a small section, and a shower head above it, that had frosted sides, so she had very little privacy.

'Hey Doc..'.. Both men looked at her, smiling at them... 'Its only for a little while, until she wears herself out. Everything is going to be fine, trust me..'

Bruce sighed, seeing her locked in there had him on edge. He knew what it was like to be trapped, with people thinking you're a monster... 'How are you doing?'... She asked him, as she kicked her shoes off.

'I'm alright, in control. Worried about you. I don't like this Soph, it doesn't feel right..'.. A feeling, deep in his gut, was telling him, something bad was going to happen.

'Do you trust me?..'... She asked him, standing up and walking to the glass.

'Yes..'.. He nodded, walking towards the guard rail.

'Then that's all that matters. You'll be here with Tony, until I take back control. Now, someone want to get that Fury guy in here, so we can get this shit over with? Sooner I let her out, the sooner I can get back..'.. She folded her arms. Not a minute later, Hill, Romanoff, Barton and Rogers walked in, and Fury followed. They all spread out, around the cell.

'Ladies and gentlemen... Welcome to the freak show..'.. She bowed dramatically, and Tony sniggered, stepping back to lean against the wall, folding his arms.

'We are doing you a favour here Dr Connors, so I'd-..'.. Sophie put her hand up.

'Uh uh, this isn't a favour. No, this is you containing your glee, thinking you've caged me, as another plaything for your team of the weird and wonderful. No, let's really be honest here Cyclops..'.. Bruce coughed, stepping back to stand with Tony, as she continued her rant to Fury.

'Ok, I get it, she's fine right?..'... Bruce gave Tony a look, who discreetly put a finger to his lips. Bruce gave a small nod, understanding that she had a plan.

'No? You all out of words?..'... Both men watched as she folded her arms, giving Fury a stare... 'I'm sure you had a whole spiel prepared to talk AT me about, but we don't have time for your bushit'

Tony couldn't see Furys face, but he guessed the man was currently living up to his name... 'Well, let's get the crazy one out to play, wear herself out and I'll put her down for a nap. Ok? Shaft?..'

Tony couldn't stop the laughter bursting from him. He really loved her. When she was on a roll, she took no prisoners. Tony and Bruce watched her look around the others, and she smirked.

'Ah, ok. They're here to witness the monster, right? Give their opinions on what to do? Just so you can say that I have to be controlled, am I close?..'.. She watches his face and movements, and clicks her tongue at him.