Repressing Memories [A Sequel of Sweet Memories Suddenly Forgotten]

Chapter 12- Aftermath

"All our work is gone." Bruce breathed in shock ... like this day couldn't be happening, his eyes darting around the lab area where he and Tony had been practically hiding in for the past couple of days. "Ultron cleared out, using the internet as an escape hatch."

Steve shook his head, almost disgusted by the name. "Ultron." He scoffed, not believing how two members of his team could go behind they're his back and create a monster (even if they knew it at the time or not). The thing that pissed him and them and the rest off the most, was the fact that this secret project was kept a secret from them – they're own team.

Persephone was keeping to herself, quiet and listening. She couldn't believe what was happening – after finding out what Tony Stark and Bruce Banner had done behind everyone's backs; she couldn't help but feel a tremendous amount of anger run through her veins. She didn't know much about Shield other than what the boys had told her, but she knew Hydra and everything connected with it. And that's where her anger laid. Those two idiots had basically stripped the Avengers' of their identity and exactly copied what Hydra and Shield were to the point. The Avengers' were supposed to be different from both Shield and Hydra, but right now, she couldn't even see that difference anymore.

Natasha sighed, having finished browsing through some of the computers, "He's been in everything." She informed them, twisting around so she was face to face with everyone else. All of them had come straight to the lab where Ultron was created, forgetting about the party and to see what damage Tony and Bruce had done. "Files, surveillance..." Natasha had gotten out of her party dress and shoes the moment she had a chance, now she only wore the jogging uniform that was rarely used but stored in her room in the Stark Tower. She crossed her arms, leaning against the side of one of the tables. "He probably knows more about us than we know each other."

Rhodes still held his damaged arm, the one he landed on after his descent down to the floor below – courtesy of Tony's destructive bots. "He's in your files, he's in the internet." He summarized briefly, pacing over to stand by Agent Hill who was still tending to her feet, shards of glass piercing at her skin. "But what if he decides to access something a little more exciting?"

Agent Hill knew exactly what he was saying, what they all should be dreading more than anything else right now. "Nuclear codes."

"Nuclear codes." Rhodes nodded. "Look, we need to make some calls, assuming we still can."

Natasha wasn't buying it, "Nukes?" She said with an ounce of doubt, "He said he wanted us dead." Although, if the machine did fire nukes towards them – they could actually result in dying anyway, but not only that, hundreds of thousands of people will suffer in death too.

Bucky shook his head, "He didn't say 'dead' though," He said, unconsciously bringing himself nearer to Persephone - who actually stood next to him, both leaning against the table behind. She didn't move away from this, finding it oddly comforting having him so close – almost like a protector. She still wore her nightly outfit and even though he wouldn't say it (wanting Percy to still feel comfortable with him) he was really liking her choice of clothing tonight. Very nice...

Steve nodded, remembering the choice of words Ultron had indeed used. "Exactly, he said 'extinct.'."

Clint decided to pitch in. "He also mentioned killing someone." He looked pissed that they couldn't save this person who didn't have a name or face. But if Ultron had killed someone, where was the body?

Agent Hill frowned, confused, "But there wasn't anyone else left in the building." Everyone from the party had left hours before their little get together on the balcony.