Misunderstood

Eighteen

Tony was getting fed up of waiting in the room. He checked the security feed of the cell, seeing both Banner and Tia were still safe. He was unsure as to what Romanoffs play was, but it seemed that even she wasn't convinced of Furys behaviour.

He was tapping his foot, both devices hidden around his left ankle, just in case when the door opened, and the director strode in, looking extremely pussed off. Tony couldn't help but smirk at the man, and the other 3 Avengers that followed him.

'Rogers, Romanoff, Barton..'.. Tony nods his head in greeting at them, seeing the three have confused looks on their faces.

'You want to tell me what's going on Stark?'... Fury asks him, leaning on the desk, staring Tony down.

Tony just scoffs at him... 'I'm hungry, couple of cheeseburgers and a chocolate shake'... Tony shrugs... 'Oh and some of the new m&ms, haven't tried them yet'... Tony saw Bartons amused look behind Fury.

'Not what I'm talking about..'.. Fury leans forward... 'What are you doing in our system?'

Tony leaned back, grinning at Fury... 'Oh I'm excited to tell you this, but it's not me. I'm just sitting here, playing chess with Jarvis..'.. Tony holds up his phone to show them.

'I know its you Stark. Who else could get into the files?'... Tony put his arms on the desk, linking his fingers, still grinning.

'Clearly Hill didn't hear me on the jet. I'm not..'.. Tony spoke slowly, emphasising each word... 'The genius at play here..'

Tony watched as the lightbulb came on in Furys head. The man tapped his comm, issuing orders for a team to head down to the cell area... 'Yeah, good luck on getting in there..'.. Tony sat back again, smirking as he drummed his fingers on the desk.

Fury had given him a glare that indicated for him to keep talking... 'Oh right, yeah. You are playing right into her game. You see, she knew you'd do this. Not them..'.. Tony gestures to the other Avengers.

'But you. She spent all of last night, getting into your system, and she's been there for..'... Tony looked at his watch.. '19 hours and 26 minutes. She already knows everything. Not only that, but your system was a back door for the whole of the government..'

Tony stood, doing up his jacket, feeling his device vibrate against his ankle. It was time... 'You have exactly 60 seconds to agree to my terms, or the whole of SHIELD gets shut down, government files leaked and oh..'

Tony rapped his knuckles on the table... 'And all of her contacts, will pull out of all and any deals they have with the US. Let's see how the economy survives that one, shall we?..'.. He checks his watch again... ' 43 seconds..'

Nat fought a smirk, as she folded her arms. Stark was right, Dr Connors was a genius. She glanced over at Fury, seeing rage on his face, his jaw ticking in anger. Connors had backed Fury into a corner, without any room to move.

'26 seconds Nicholas..'.. Tony tutted, holding up his wrist to show his watch.

Nat saw Clint smirk at her, and he shook his head. Seemed as though he couldn't belive it either. Steve on the other hand, looked mildly impressed and shocked.

'Time is ticking down Nick. 8, 7, 6..'.. Tony smirks as he counts.

'Fine, I agree to your terms'...

'Jarvis, checkmate..'.. Tony calls out. He felt another vibration against his ankle, and picked up his phone off the table, seeing his chess piece move.

'Good, now that's settled. Let's talk about the terms. Please..'.. Tony gestures to the empty seats, for the others... 'Sit down, and let's get started'

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Bruce continued to watch Tia use her nails to carve into the glass. They had been there a few hours and had barely spoken, unless it was her asking for some fun, or for hulk to be let out. Otherwise, she was good, behaved. Not really like Tony and Sophie described. Bruce hears the clank of the room doors beginning to move, and he saw Tia shoot up from the floor, and over to him.

She was stood defensively in front of him, watching the doors as they opened. Her demeanor changed, when Tony strolled in, grinning at her as he came up to the cell door.

'All done..'.. He smiles at her, and she drops to her knees, panting for her breath... 'Welcome back Gopher..'.. Tony nods to Bruce.. 'Want to help her get dressed again? I'm sure she doesn't want to walk out of here half naked..'

Bruce frowned at Tony, before he realised that Tia had gone and Sophie was back. He grabbed her clothes and rushed over to hand them to her.

'Was it fun? Please tell me it was. Wish I was there to have seen it..'.. Sophie sighed, pulling her top on, before standing to put her jeans on.

'It really was. I swear that vein in his forehead was going to pop out..'.. Tony chuckled.

'Really? I was hoping it would've been the eyeball..'.. She shrugged, walking to Bruce and pulling him in for a quick kiss... 'Thanks, for being here..'

Bruce looked down at her, seeing her back to normal and he rubbed a hand down her back... 'Yeah, um I feel like I've missed out on a lot here..'

'I'll explain it all later but first..'... She turned to Tony... 'Is it done? Do you have it?'

Tony grins at her, his hands in his pockets... 'Yeah, we got it..'.. He nods at her.

Bruce watches as she squeals hopping up and down, laughing... 'fuck yes. See, they really underestimated me. We going now?'... She asks, grabbing Bruce's hand as she slips her feet into her shoes. The cell door opens automatically, and she pulls Bruce out with her. Grabbing hold of Tony's hand too, she grins between the two of them... 'Let's go home boys'

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Sophie had indicated for the two men to be quiet as she scanned Tony's jet. She had found a few listening devices and hidden cameras, ripping them all out, and stuffing them into a bag. She walked to the end of the jet, where Fury and the other Avengers stood, with a few agents, guns in hands ready.

She throws the bag at Fury, hitting him in the chest... 'This is the one and only time I'll say this Cyclops, stay the fuck away from my boys, the tower and anything associated with us. You need them for a mission, fine, but don't ever think you have any control over me or my boys anymore...'... She bowed dramatically at him, before flipping him off as the ramp closes.

She turned seeing both of them watching her and she laughed. Walking to Bruce, Tony caught one and headed to the front of the jet, leaving them alone. Taking Bruce's hands in hers, she smiled up at him... 'You're free. You both are. You now have a document stating that no agencies from any government, can track, trace, arrest you, detain you. You have immunity. I can't guarantee that others won't try to come after you, but the world governments can't touch you..'

Bruce didn't know what to say. She had given him freedom, and it felt as though a huge weight lifted off of him. He still didn't know what to say so he pulled her close, kissing her. He put every emotion, into it, hoping she could feel what he couldn't say.

'Ok, ok, put her down. Cool off would you? You're disrupting the aircon in here..'... Tony quipped from the front of the jet as it took off. Sophie wrapped her arms around Bruce smiling up at him, she could see it in his eyes, knowing he loved her too.

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