Y/N WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THOUGHT. His chin rested on his fist, still taking everything in. Not only was the news of Barton going rogue affecting him, he was now in the same room with his idol, Captain America.

He did his best not to fanboy.

His brain was full of thought. Too much stress. The day prior, he had to bust seven operations, including a scold from his Director. The next day, his friend was now in the midst of a mind controlled state. The guilt was rising through his core, especially with the talk he had with Romanoff.

Life wasn't so perfect for the L/N.

Suddenly, he was pulled out of his thoughts as a sound of beeping rung.

"We got a hit!" Sitwell announced as he turned his chair. "A 67% match. Wait. Cross match, 79%." He corrected.

Coulson walked up to Sitwell.

"Location?"

"Stuttgart, Germany." Sitwell answered as the monitor zoomed in on the map. "Not exactly hiding."

The picture of Loki in a casual suit appeared on screen.

"Captain. L/N" Fury called out, causing both to turn to Nick. "You're up."

Y/N took a deep breath before releasing it.

'Ah shit.'

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LOKI GRINNED MENACINGLY AS HIS SUIT APPEARED ON HIM. The screams of civilians and frantic all around was a joy to his sights. People rushing over the other side of the street, In fear by the God of Mischief.

A police car's siren annoyed him as he walked, causing him to shoot a beam with his scepter, Causing the car to flip over.

"Kneel before me."

Another illusion of Loki appeared infront of them, in attempt to run away from the trickster. More illusions popped up until they were all surrounded.

"I said...."

Loki hit the ground with his scepter, emitting a blue light.

"KNEEEEEELLLL!"

The crowd reluctantly dropped to their knees, eyes of fear all rubbed on them. Their heartbeats quickening as worry levels rose.

Loki grinned.

Sick bastard.

"Is it not this simpler?" Loki's ego rising at the sight before him. Men, Women. All kneeling before him. "Is this not your natural state?"

"It's the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power, For identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel."

Slowly, an elderly folk stood up.

"Not to men like you...."

Loki lightly chuckled. His white-punchable teeth shown to all who see. "There are no men like me." He pointed out.

The elder shook his head.

"There are always men like you."

Loki had enough. "Look to your elder, people." He says, brining up his scepter, slowly pointing it at the old man as the sound of the blue light emitting could be heard. "Let him be an example."

As it shot, The old man startled as it was not able to hit him. He slowly opened his eyes to see a blue, red and white figure. He dropped down, deflecting the blast with his shield.

The blast reflecting, hitting Loki in the process. A backfire.

Another dropped down.

The darkness of the night matched his suit. Well shaped with all types of weapons on his armory.

It was like, A shadow.

Swooping down as it hit the floor.

"You know, the last time I was in Germany, and saw a man standing above everybody else, we ended up disagreeing." Cap stated as one by one, civilians stood up. One by one, losing fear.

"The soldier." Loki then looked to the other man, his grin widening. "The Shadow. Oh has Barton said a lot about you..."

"You don't know the rest of me, pal."

As Y/N spoke, the quintet appeared on sight. A gun dropping down as it hovered above. "Loki, drop the weapon and stand down."

The voice seemed to tense Y/N a bit. That feminine voice.

He was pulled out of his thoughts when Loki attempted to blast the jet, only for Nat to swerve it to the side, avoiding the shot.

Though Y/N was not in the best terms with her, This angered him.

Cap threw the first attack, throwing his shield right at Loki's chest. The plate deflecting the round sphere as Cap caught it back and went to the offensive side.

He landed a punch on Loki's jaw, but he turned to look back at the captain. He brought his arms back before attempting to land a hit with his scepter, but it was blocked by Cap.

Y/N took this chance.

He kicked Loki out of the way which made him land on the ground. He grunted in annoyance as he stood back up, glaring L/N.

All Y/N did with smirk under his mask.

"Wanna fight me?" Y/N shrugged as he dropped both swords on the ground. "Then fight me."

Loki ran up to Y/N, attempting to hit him with his scepter. Y/N blocked the attack and attempted a kick. Loki grabbed his leg midway, a grin curling onto his face.

But so did Y/N.

He immediately turned, using the momentum to change kick, hitting it square on the Loki's face. Loki froze a bit as Y/N used the time to pick up his swords, swinging them. As Loki was brought back to earth, he went in for a tackle but Cap threw a shield at him, initiating a One-on-One battle.

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"Agent Romanoff. You miss me?"

The loud music caused all three to stop, a confused look plastered on their face. Soaring from the sky with a trail following behind. Oh the familiar;

Iron Man.

He shoots a blast out of his repulsers, knocking Loki down in an instant as he simultaneously landed. As he lands, Every possible weapon opens up around Tony's armor. "Make a move, Reindeer games.". And that was it.

Loki's extra layer of armor fades away as he places his hands up in surrender.

"Good move." Tony drops his arms before turning at the two people beside him.

"Mr Stark." Steve greeted.

"Captain." Tony nodded before looking at the other. "L/N."

Y/N's eyes widened.

"Tony Stark knows my name?"

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AS THE QUINJET SOARED their comms went off as the voice of their boss spoke up. "Is he saying anything?" Nick questioned.

"Not a word."

"Just get him here. We're low on time." Nick signed off as Tony glared at the God of mischief. Cap noticed as he whispered.

"I don't like it."

"What, Rock of Ages giving up so easily?"

"I don't remember it being that easy." Cap explained as he continued to speak in his lower tone. "This guy packs a wallop."

"Still, you are pretty spry for an older fellow." Tony joked, receiving a glare from Captain. "What's your thing, Pilates?"

As they continued to converse, Y/N would glance up to Nat as they sat next to each other, him being co-pilot. Nat would look with a side eye once in a while, noticing Y/N's actions.

She couldn't take it anymore.

"What's your problem?" Nat spoke up, turning to Y/N who hummed in 'obliviousness'. This caused Nat to roll her eyes in frustration. "Speak up."

Y/N sighed. "I-I just wanted to say sorry." He let out. The tension rising. "I-I'm sorry I was not there to save your..... Friend."

Nat scoffed.

"You think that's the only thing I'm mad about. Potentially losing a friend?" Nat raised an eyebrow, but Y/N stayed silent. "Can you actually do something right for once in your life?"

"I said I was sorry!" Y/N defended but Nat shook her head. "You think a simple sorry will fix this? You've been nothing but worthless around here. Heck, we would've had smooth trails if you weren't here--"

"WELL MAYBE I DIDN'T WANT TO BE HERE!" Y/N suddenly exclaimed, startling everyone but Loki. The trickster just, raised an eyebrow. Interested.

And then, a grin curved up before looking back down at the floor.

They went in an awkward silence until suddenly, Nat whispered to Y/N. "Do you even have a regret in life?" Y/N perked up, intrigued by the question. But he gave it some thought. He did have regrets.

But one stuck out the most.

"Just being here..."

He barely spoke, his voice slightly shaking.

Nat raised an eyebrow.

Never in her time of work has she heard Y/N sound So Deep, So Admitting, So Broken. She decided that though she did hate the man, she didn't want to worsen the conversation. It was like pity.

Nat winced at the thought of giving Y/N pity..... But it was the truth.

Suddenly the sound of thunder echoed through the atmosphere.....

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