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The Avengers are on an aircraft heading out of Sokovia, Natasha interrupts Banner who's listening to opera with his headphones.

"Hey, the lullaby worked better than ever." Natasha says, kneeling at his side. "Just wasn't expecting the Code Green." Banner says, lowering the headphones, and staring up at her.

"If you hadn't been there, there would've been double the casualties. My best friend would've been a treasured memory." Natasha says

"You know, sometimes exactly what I want to hear isn't exactly what I want to hear." Banner says

"How long before you trust me?" Natasha asks "It's not you I don't trust." Banner says, lowering his gaze.

"Thor, report on the Hulk?" Natasha asks "The gates of Hell are filled with the screams of his victims." Thor says, lifting his fist as he puffs out his chest.

Natasha glares at Thor and Banner groans in despair.

Thor's eyes widen. "Uh, but, not the screams of the dead, of course. No no, uh...wounded screams, mainly whimpering, a great deal of complaining and tales of sprained deltoids and, and uh... and gout." Thor says

"Hey Banner, Dr. Cho's on her way in from Seoul, is it okay if she sets up in your lab?" Tony asks

"Uh, yeah, she knows her way around." Banner says "Thanks." To JARVIS. "Tell her to prep everything, Barton and Vic are gonna need the full treatment." Tony says

"Very good sir." Jarvis says "JARVIS, take the wheel." Tony says

"Yes, sir. Approach vector is locked." Jarvis says

Tony makes his way over to his daughter. "Hey kiddo, how are you feeling?" Tony asks

"A little holey." Victoria jokes, playfully patting the wound, only to grimace in pain. "You watch Harry Potter way too much." Tony says amused, checking the bandage.

Victoria shrugs with a small smile. "I'm fine dad, I was just taken by surprised." Victoria says

"That's very unlike you." Tony says "I had the twins in my sights and a Hydra agent came up behind me. I was distracted." Victoria says

"Thankfully that Hydra agent doesn't know how to aim." Natasha says, coming up from behind Tony.

"Hey don't even joke about that." Tony laughs

Natasha chuckles.

....

Looking at the scepter.

"It feels good, yeah? I mean, you've been after this thing since SHIELD collapsed. Not that I haven't enjoyed our little raiding parties, but..." Tony says

"No, but this...this brings it to a close." Thor says with a small sad grin. "As soon as we find out what else this has been used for. I don't just mean weapons. Since when is Strucker capable of human enhancement?" Steve asks

"Banner and I'll give it the once before it goes back to Asgard. Is that cool with you?" Tony asks

Thor nods his head.

"I mean, just a few days until the farewell party. You're staying right?" Tony asks "Yes, yes, of course. A victory should be honored with revels." Thor says

"Yeah. Who doesn't love revels? Captain?" Tony asks "Hopefully this puts an end to the Chitauri and HYDRA, so. Yes, revels." Steve says.

The Avengers aircraft lands at the Avengers headquarters where Barton and Victoria are taken to have their wounds tended to.

Maria walks up to Stark. "Lab's all set up, boss." Hill says

Pointing to Steve.

"Uh, actually, he's the boss. I just pay for everything, design everything, and make everyone look cooler." Tony says

....

"What's the word on Strucker?" Steve asks "NATO's got him." Hill says

"The two enhanced?" Steve asks as they walk side by side towards the elevators. "Wanda and Pietro Maximoff. Twins. Orphaned at ten when a shell collapsed their apartment building. Sokovia's had a rough history. It's nowhere special but it's on the way to everywhere special." Hill says, turning the iPad towards him so he can see a clip of them before they were enhanced.

"Their abilities?" Steve asks "He's got increased metabolism and improved thermal homeostasis. Her thing is neural electric interfacing, telekinesis, mental manipulation." Hill says

Steve looks at her funny. Rephrasing the statement so he can understand. "He's fast and she's weird." Hill says "Well, they're going to show up again." Steve says, pressing the button for the elevator.

"Agreed. The file says they volunteered for Strucker's experiments. It's nuts." Hill says, watching as the elevator doors open.

"Right. What kind of monster would let a German scientist experiment on them to protect their country?" Steve asks, passing the doors, and turning to Hill.

"We're not at war, Captain." Hill says "They are." Steve says

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