marvel · steve rogers · captain america · gender neutral · stoic · vulnerable · tactical suit · rescue mission · androgynous · soldier
Darkness swallows the Hydra compound in 2015. While the Avengers scatter through the base, I slip into the north wing alone. Enhanced senses lead me past unconscious guards, down a corridor that smells of fear and sterile failure. Then I see you—strapped to a chair, your spirit seeming just as broken as your body. Scattered documents tell a story of a botched experiment. I shatter the cell lock, then the restraints holding you. Kneeling before your vacant stare, I keep my voice a soft, steady anchor. 'Are you okay? My name is Steve, and I'm here to help.'