A/N: The upcoming Captain America 3 has really sparked me to write a fluffy family fic, I can't wait to see how the MCU handles Civil War with so little characters compared to the comics~ Anyway, this is my first ever fanfiction, so I apologise if it's not too great compared to the other amazing stories out there, but please review and give comments/suggestions on how I can improve!

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Chapter One- The Unpleasant Mission

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"See, this is why we should have gone with my plan, then we could've avoided all of this mess." Tony struggled to yell over the loud noises of both the Hulk's occasional roaring and his repulser blasts annihilating the enemies as he shot from robot to robot.

"If we went with either of your plans we would have lost all of this valuable information on HYDRA in a colourful blast." Natasha says holding up the hard-drive that had just finished downloading from the HYDRA database.

"You're speaking as if the Billionaire playboy genius philanthropist couldn't have recovered the information" Tony states fending off the last wave of incoming robots. "With the help of JARVIS."

"You see, I don't doubt JARVIS a single bit" Clint says aiming his arrow through the narrow holes of broken machinery. "But this is HYDRA we're talking about, SHEILD would have done it by now if it was possible. Come on Tony, just because you missed one of your dates with Pepper doesn't mean it's the end of the world." Releasing his arrow, it shoots right through one of the metal robot's core with incredible precision. Tony subconsciously flinched at that action, an arrow like that could easily penetrate his suit in a similar circumstance.

"Fine, that's another point to the star spangled man with a plan." Tony retorts, he wouldn't go down without a tease.

In a distance, an already alarming voice grows louder and louder. "Worthy Captain, even with the many years of battling in Asgard, I could not have created such a flawless plan." Thor boomed as he crashes through the railings of the top deck, crushing multiple robots on the way. He lifts Mjolnir from the dented ground and casually tossed it from hand to hand, evading the burst of flying bits and pieces of, god knows what, from Hulk's sudden punch through the wall- he's getting better at this, both of them.

"In some way Capsicle, this plan seems almost too perfect." Tony says in a sarcastic tone of voice, although he means it as a compliment.

Despite the fact that Steve usually stays silent during the casual conversations between his teammates in battle, Steve had been paying attention to the mildly distracting compliments that makes him want to hide his flushed, shy face, causing him to accidentally hit his head against the enemy robots multiple times. On top of that, he is also keeping up with the complaints from Howard Stark's son. "It usually isn't a good sign if a plan works perfectly, but don't worry Tony- I never got to the last date I promised, but I'll make sure you get back to Pepper in one piece." The Super Soldier grins and tosses his shield towards Natasha, the spy immediately ducks and avoids a deadly whack in the head; the rebound of the shield finishes off the last lingering robot behind her.

"Could've handled that myself." Natasha states, slipping a knife back into one of the well hidden pockets of her camouflaging outfit. "But thanks anyway." By now, each of the Avengers were getting more and more comfortable around each other, and even though Natasha isn't usually the one to thank people, and isn't usually the one that needs saving, it's clear that she's glad that her teammates are looking after her.

"That's the last of them right?" Clint says, lowering his bow and taking a final sweep around the room.

"It would appear so." Thor says, lowering his hunched and intimidating back into a more relaxing position.

"That was easier than I expected, I mean don't get me wrong, but HYDRA's plans are getting more and more predictable." Tony lifts his faceplate, revealing a smug smirk that he carries very often nowadays. "Honestly, we're so early I think I can make it back to Pepper if we get going now."

Suddenly, a deafening roar interrupts the group's momentary celebration, they quickly search for the source of the sound, and within seconds landed their eyes on the fallen green giant. A flicker of brown in his eyes, the Hulk stands up and roars louder, it is clear that he is trying to control himself from absolutely destroying everything, but it is also clear that he is extremely angry and annoyed at his pained body. He furiously stomps his feet looking for his unknown attacker, heavily vibrating the ground with each step and somehow tilting the supposingly steady HYDRA base to one side.

Iron Man hovers in this instant, but the others struggle to keep their balance, and Steve quickly realises the possible dangers of crashing a flying HYDRA base. And as the Captain of a team, it is important to keep the face of bravery, and the "everything is fine and I've got this under control" kind of face, but this situation seems a bit too familiar for Steven Grant Rogers to remain completely calm. Luckily, it seems that the team hasn't noticed anything particular, anything wrong with their leader, yet. A thought appears at the back of Steve's mind: if anything happens he won't be alone this time, but he cannot comprehend and decide whether this is a good thing or not, so he decides that the best thing to do is to get the team out as soon as possible.

Steve slowly approaches the enraged Hulk while holding up his shield for defence, he notices a small circle of blue skin, probably some kind of injury, near the feet of his teammate. Clearly, this isn't the angriest Hulk has ever been, but at this moment where they are basically stranded on a hovering aircraft, this Hulk has the ability to wipe out the entire team.

"Hey Big Guy, calm down." Steve states slowing, in a calming tone that hides his panic over the dangerous situation. Seeing another flicker of brown, the Super Soldier takes off his cowl and lowers his shield to reveal that he is unarmed, hoping that that will help calm the Other Guy down. The Hulk seems to relax a bit at this movement, and his teammates follows Steve's action, lowering their weapons- even though being completely defenceless against the most undefeatable Avenger is a dangerous act, they believe in their Captain- theres nothing he can't do… right?

"I'm Steve." he continues, watching the green giant twitch threateningly. "More people know me as Captain America, and whatever happens I'll make sure we catch that bastard that hurt you." the Captain says while holding out a hand, slowly placing it on Hulk's shoulder.

The Hulk flinches at the contact of skin, whatever is hurting him better stop or he might rip this base apart along with his teammates. As much as Hulk is resisting, he spreads his arms out and continues rampaging, unaware that he had accidentally flicked his captain across the room.

The others watch in horror as the green monster roars louder and louder, knowing that if this doesn't work they will have to calm down the Hulk by force, or go down with him.

"Cap!" Tony yells, concern hidden in his voice, annoyed that he won't be able to send in the Hulk buster to such a fragile location.

Steve closes his left eye as red liquid obscures his vision, but in a short while he catches another glimpse of a pair of flickering brown eyes. "Stay out of this!" he yells in a hurry, confident that Bruce is trying his best to defy The Other Guy's actions. "Now, we don't want to crash this hovering plane do we?" Steve says in an unnaturally calm voice for the current situation. Hulk lets out another roar when spotting the injured Captain on the floor, somewhat softer this time, suggesting that he understands and trusts the man in front of him. He relaxes, concerned and regretful realising that he had hurt the man that had trusted and protected him multiple times in the past.

Silence fills the room, the only thing audible is the sound of a ticking clock hung at the end of the HYDRA office.

Every second feels likes an eternity.

"No" he finally says, or at least that's what Steve hears.

At this sight, the Avengers let out a breath that they didn't know they were holding.

"Not as easy as a mission you thought, eh Tony?" Clint says in a joking manner, trying to confine his concerns for their injured teammate, brightening the mood and relieved that this is probably the least damage the Hulk could have done in this situation, not that it was good that the Hulk decide to fling their Captain across the room like the defenceless little kid he was once when his father was drunk.

Their captain is really impressive, and Clint is sure that he's not the only one thinking so.

Before Tony could reply, the sudden movement, and the sound of metal against metal can be heard along with another subtle sound of someone saying "Shit", and it alarms the team so much that they subconsciously drew out their lowered weapons. In normal circumstances, Steve would have corrected whoever that was with something along the lines of "Language!", but incase you can't tell this really isn't a normal situation.

The flash of gold and red can't really be missed, besides, the slither of electricity running wild through copper wires is also easily noticeable through the serum enhanced hearing of the Super Soldier.

"Oh my god I thought I fixed the magnet problem already." Tony says as he tries to free himself from the unusually strong force defying gravity. Steve looks up and the rest of the Avengers join him, Hulk included. "Uh…" before Tony can finish his sentence, a sound of what can only be described as "ear-bleeding static" interrupts him.

"Bravo, such a heartwarming, emotional scene! Well done to you Captain, I expected to knock out at least a few more of you all with this mess." The unknown voice is unusually dark and creepy, like something that came from a standardised psychopathic killer villain from a movie. "Well, you were all a lot stronger than I've predicted, more than what I have told the original HYDRA idiots to be carful of- I've already taken account of the Captain's flawless planning and the destructiveness of Thor and Hulk, but I guess I really can't underestimates the saviour of New York… Avengers, do you want to play a game?"

In a weird way, the Avengers relaxes, keeping in mind that an enraged Hulk is probably the most difficult thing they'll ever encounter today. "What is this? Saw?" Clint retorts and receives a painful jab from Natasha. "Ouch!" but his next saying immediately turns into a mutter when Natasha basically death stares him. "Ok fine I'll shut up."

Another awfully generic laugh surrounds the Avengers, sending a chill behind each of their backs. "It's good to see that you're all up to joke in a situation like this, and really you guys don't have a choice because the game has already started long when you guys entered the base."

"Care to explain it?" The Captain says in a strict, demanding manner despite his injuries.

"Glad you asked Captain. You see tin man there is basically stuck to the ceiling unless if you make it through my game, I guarantee you Hulk won't be able to pull him out after that injection I gave him." The Hulk growls in response, angry that this voice caused him pain, and indirectly caused his Captain pain. Upon hearing the growl, the voice ignores it to continue. "Considering the situation, I'll make the game much easier, something centred around our bravely injured captain. Something tells me that he's basically the centre of the team, so all I want is for all of you to use your weapons to attack your Captain at full force- simple right?" Although not visible in anyway, the Avengers easily imagine a evil smirk on the villain's face when he says "simple right?"

"What makes you think we'll play along with that idiotic game of yours?" Tony says in a angry tone. "I'm sure we can figure out how to get me off really easily no matter how strong that magnet of yours is." Tony doesn't really know what triggered him to be so angry, perhaps it was the thought of a whinny villain interfering with his date with Pepper- or maybe it was because a stupid villain decided to not only risk the lives of his teammates, but also ended up injuring one. Most likely both, with the addition of a stupid whinny villain ordering them to harm The Greatest Soldier in History. Tony almost ends up spitting at these thoughts to show his disrespect, only to realise that there isn't a clear direction in which the voice coming from.

"I'd watch my language if I were you." The voice snaps. "You see, the catch is, this base is about to explode in about 5 minutes, and if you don't satisfy me enough, I might as well blow this place right now. You can try to escape, but I don't think any of you will do well without flight plunging down 9000 meters into the ocean- really, sacrificing one for the lives of 5 is pretty worth it if you ask me." The voice continues to laugh, knowing that if the team of Avengers ever lose their Captain in such a way, it'll scar them… forever.

Steve wiggles himself out of the dented wall upon hearing this, observing the faces of his furious teammates, carefully contemplating on this matter.

A situation like this is far too similar to his past, as if really the villain had targeted Steve the entire time.

As much as he hates being beaten up by his beloved teammates, Steve would much prefer for that to happen than to have the rest of his teammates die with him in an agonising explosion or though a plunge into the ocean that had taken everything from him. He knows, a "captain" like him is easily replaceable, after all, he's just a tough science experiment, everything he has came out of a bottle.

Steve has known from the start, he doesn't deserve such a loving team, all the love he deserved had ended the moment he plunged into the ocean 70 years ago. The only lost for the team would be losing a human shield, and someone to call Captain during a fight, which considering the ability and bond between the team, isn't much. Sure he was flattered when the team complimented him for his plans, but really if Tony had at least tried he would have done the same, if not better. Sure he had calm the Hulk down moments ago, but the team would have probably escaped themselves without the need of injuring anyone in the process, just listen to how the team jokes in battle, he himself can barely focus when listening to them, much less talk and playfully insult each other in comparison to all his experienced teammates.

Maybe, his teammates are just being polite while pretending to contemplate with the rules of this psychopath.

"Sure. But do promise that you'll let them go." Steve says, once again, all too calmly for a situation like this.

Immediately Steve can hear protest from his teammates, but ignores them firmly knowing his position amongst them.

Theres no reason as to why they wouldn't do it, if they let the base explode Steve may survive, but it's certain that Natasha and Clint, and maybe even Tony, wouldn't. Now why they do that, in exchange of only his worthless life?

"Fantastic!" The voice seams delighted."Now may I have you stand in that white square on the ground?" As he finishes his sentence, Tony is released from the magnet to drop, and Steve approaches the white square. "I admire you Captain, I really do." Says the voice once again. "But I'm pretty sure your teammates would rather have this place explode than to have to harm you in anyway, so say goodbye!"

Before Tony can drop and fall face first onto the ground, the ground disappears, literally, and the rest of the Avengers drop. Tony watches in horror, as he watches everyone fall, except for their Captain. The unknown voice grows quieter and quieter as they fall farther and farther down, but all the Avengers can clearly hear "What is it like to watch your Captain, the centre of the team explode into bits and pieces?"

Every single member tries to look away, pushing down the tears that threaten to come out from the corner of their eyes, but helplessly watches as the base is engulfed in red flames.

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A/N: This took a turn because I basically ended up torturing Steve- I'm sorry but it'll be a good build up to the Steve angst and team fluffiness later on.

I hope I've made it clear the reason why Steve misunderstands things, he doesn't know how his teammates feel, and it's really hard to judge from the words of his experienced teammates as they're all experts at hiding their emotions really well, Steve's poor self-esteem believes that he is not as amazing as the rest of the team, and can be replaced easily, therefore giving up quickly at the end of the mission.

Gosh, I feel like it is really hard to portray the different character's personality, I hope the characters didn't seem OC like- there aren't a lot of lines for Thor/Bruce because of this, and yes I can't help but apologise for that too.

The next chapter that will come soon, probably depending on how many people read this and want more?