The convoy stopped three kilometers from Halle Airport on the outskirts of Leipzig. A large number of armed U.S. military personnel stationed in Europe disembarked from the troop transports. Tony Stark and Colonel Rhodes got out to collect their equipment, watching as the soldiers deployed heavy firepower such as anti-aircraft cannons around the airport, completely sealing off Highway 14 between Berlin and Leipzig. They even spotted rockets and Stinger Missiles. "If I were you, I'd remember not to fly this way." Colonel Rhodes lowered his voice. "I suspect Secretary of State Ross might turn on us too."
"You're too pessimistic, Rhodey." Though Tony Stark still frowned, he comforted his friend in a cheerful, easygoing tone. "Secretary of State Ross needs us. He's only doing this to put pressure on Steve. Look, he's over there!" He pointed to the luxury armored sedan at the end of the convoy. "If you have any questions, we can ask him now. But I think he'll want us moving as soon as possible, since the informant claims Steve Rogers has already entered the airport. I have no idea why he went there. Does he think he can fly out of Germany? Doesn't he know he's wanted? Do you know anything, Agent Romanoff?"
Natasha Romanoff, who had been walking past him, stopped.
"If you're still holding on to that distrustful attitude, Stark, then I should distrust the Accords just like Steve does." She glanced at Tony Stark and Colonel Rhodes. "I'm going to prepare my weapons. Hurry up. We still don't know what Steve is planning, but it's definitely going to cause us trouble."
"You went a little too far, Tony," Rhodey said. "You shouldn't have treated her like that."
"I know. I'll apologize to her after this is over." Tony Stark sighed. "I'm under a