Infinity Reaction [ABANDONED] as of Now....

Ch#9- Preparations

[Back on Earth, the Quinjet arrives at the upstate New York Avengers HQ while Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes deals with the red tape in the holographic person of Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross (Lt. Gen., USA Ret.).]

Secretary Ross: Still no word from Vision?

"What is he doing there?" Bruce looked horrified to see Ross. But before someone answer, the scene continued.

James Rhodes: Satellites lost him somewhere over Edinburgh.

Secretary Ross: On a stolen Quinjet with four of the world's most wanted criminals.

Some major number of Glares.

James Rhodes: You know they're only criminals because you've chosen to call them that, right, sir?

"Is he talking about you all?" Thor asked point to Rouge Avengers. Got a Sharp nod from Sam.

Secretary Ross: My God, Rhodes, your talent for horseshit rivals my own.

James Rhodes: If it weren't for those Accords, Vision would've been right here.

Secretary Ross: I remember your signature on those papers, Colonel.

James Rhodes: [Sounding a little bitter] That's right. And I'm pretty sure I've paid for that. [We get a good look at his leg braces]

Secretary Ross: You have second thoughts?

"You better be" Murmured Rhody.

James Rhodes: Not anymore.

[The fugitive Avengers enter the room, Vision supported by Sam.]

"Well done Rhodey!" Tony Exclaimed loudly before he caught himself, and this bridge the gap of civil war in some ways.

Steve Rogers: Mr. Secretary.

Secretary Ross: You got some nerve. I'll give you that.

Natasha Romanoff: You could use some of that right now.

Secretary Ross: The world's on fire. And you think, all is forgiven?

Steve Rogers: I'm not looking for forgiveness. And I'm way past asking for permission. Earth just lost her best defender. So we're here to fight. [Steve takes a step forward, looking right at Ross] And if you wanna stand in our way... we'll fight you, too.

Secretary Ross: [To Rhodes] Arrest them.

"Is he Mental!?" Scott asked rhetorically.

"Pretty Sure, He is." Fury said.

James Rhodes: All over it. [Swipes off hologram; the computer beeps twice] That's a court-martial. It's great to see you, Cap.

Steve Rogers: [Hugging Rhodes] You too, Rhodey. [Natasha gets her own embrace.]

James Rhodes: Well. You guys really look like crap. Must've been a rough couple of years.

"No we were on the Bahamas, enjoying vacation for this few years." Sam counters sarcastically.

"Sorry..." Rhodey said embarrassed.

Sam Wilson: Yeah, well, the hotels weren't exactly five star.

Bruce Banner: Uh, I think you look great. [Rhodes and Natasha long round to see Bruce walking in from the opposite end of the room.] Uh... heh... Yeah. I'm back.