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      Foster/Thor, Darcy_Lewis/Steve_Rogers, Raina/James_"Bucky"_Barnes
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      Romanov, Clint_Barton, Thor_(Marvel), Jane_Foster_(Marvel), Darcy_Lewis,
      Nick_Fury, Maria_Hill, Raina_(Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D.), Skye_(Agents_of
      S.H.I.E.L.D.), Melinda_May, Grant_Ward, Jemma_Simmons, Leo_Fitz, Sam
      Wilson_(Marvel), Brock_Rumlow, Crossbones, Other_Marvel_Characters,
      Wolfgang_von_Strucker, Hydra_Agents, Original_Characters, Pepper_Potts,
      Jarvis_(Iron_Man_movies), James_"Rhodey"_Rhodes, Happy_Hogan, Dummy_(Iron
      Man_movies), Agent_13_(Marvel), Alexander_Pierce, Antoine_Triplett, John
      Garrett, Ian_Quinn, Melinda_May's_Mother, Sharon_Carter_(Marvel), Other
      (s)
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      Eventual_Happy_Ending, Eventual_Romance, If_you_write_it_they_will_come,
      Angst_and_Fluff_and_Smut, Psychological_Drama, Implied/Referenced
      Torture, Psychological_Torture, Torture, Possible_Character_Death
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      Published: 2014-08-02 Updated: 2015-12-21 Chapters: 7/? Words: 15439
****** Agents & Avengers ******
by Keeper_ofthe_Tesseract
Summary
     Who ever said love was a battlefield was right. Agents and Avengers
     lives are turned upside down when they try to add love, friendship,
     and so much more to themselves. Can the Captain trust his heart? Will
     the Agent who didn't stay dead get his answers? Can these complex
     individuals work together to save themselves and the world's around
     them?
      
     **This is cross-posted at Fanfiction.net under my name of
     Honor'n'QuincyPride**
Notes
     Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or
     Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I do however own the regular
     storyline and AU plot included into their stories. All OC characters
     are my creation and belong to me. So please don't sue me.
     Author's Note: I've had this story in my head for the last few
     months. Let me know what you think. Reviews help me know if I should
     continue this or not. While this chapter starts in the middle of some
     fast paced events I will be backtracking to clear up what hasn't been
     in this first chapter. Now enjoy!
See the end of the work for more notes
  This work was inspired by
      Words_on_my_skin,_love_in_my_heart by amusewithaview
***** Getting In... *****
Chapter 1 : Getting In
Tony Stark looked at the woman J.A.R.V.I.S. had locked into his lab. He had
already closed off the server mainframes, and called his security team.
" Sir I'm detecting organic shifts in the atmosphere of the room. The intruder
appears to be able to alter matter around her." Jarvis informed Tony.
" Can you tell what she's changing?"
" Sir I must also inform you that the scanners detect an unusual surge in her
biological feeds."
" Have you determined the cause? Is it because of what she's doing to the lab?"
Tony asked.
" I cannot say Sir; as I do not have a baseline for her. The molecular changes
have stopped. My scans say that the entire interior wall that leads to the
hallway has been removed, and she is now escaping."
" Shit! Get me Hill on the line."
" I have already contacted S.H.I.E.L.D. Miss Romanov and the Captain are on
their way."
" Alright. Suit me up just in case. Prepare the knockout gas I created for fun.
That should render her unconscious. Can't take the risk of her touching anymore
of my stuff, or anyone for that matter."
Tony armor began to lock into place around his body.
" The gas is ready Sir. Dum-E has placed himself at the end of the hallway she
is currently moving down."
" Dum-E better not screw this up…. Do it."
" Yes Sir." Jarvis replied.
 
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Gas pouring into the hallway at all angles caused the intruder to stop in her
tracks.
" Perfect." She said before falling to the ground asleep.
 
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Transport was surprisingly fun for Tony. He had rigged together a changing
molecular oscillator that constantly changed the field surrounding the
intruders hands every 3 seconds so that her ability couldn't work properly. He
had also taken a dozen or more samples of blood from her before Fury's minions
had taken her away.
~ 2 Hours Later ~
Rea groaned as she sat up. She took in her current environment. By the design
she guessed they had moved her to The Triskelion already. The door opened
before her and Agent Natasha Romanov walked in.
Sitting up Rea said. " Can I call you Nat?" She said with a smile as she looked
into her eyes.
" You know my name, yet I do not know yours." Natasha said as she took a seat
across from the prisoner.
" That's okay. It's not very important for you to know it."
" All right. "
Natasha said nothing for the moment after that. " Agent Romanov will do. I'm
going to ask you some questions. Please be truthful. Who do you work for, and
why are you here?"
" I just do what I'm told. " Rea said.
" Okay then. Who told you to break into Avengers Tower?"
" Oh that's simple. I came to give a message."
" The message is?"
" It's not for you so I can't say what it is."
" Who do you have a message for then?" Natasha prompted.
" He's not here I'm afraid. I'm only allowed to address him as per my
instructions. You should understand what that's like very well Widow. Don't
you?" Rea taunted.
 
Natasha withheld the grimace that wanted to makes its way across her face. "
I"ll repeat myself for you again. Who is your message for?"
Rea gave Natasha an assessing look before deciding to answer her question. "
The message is for Agent Phillip Coulson."
Natasha looked at the woman across from her with a face of calm indifference. "
That's not going to be possible I'm afraid. Agent Coulson is dead."
" Is that so? " Rea asked while looking at the camera in the corner of the
room.
 
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Life paused outside the occupied maximum security holding cell when Phillip
Coulson's name was said. Steve felt remorse at hearing the name of the man who
had held him in such high regard.
Tony on the other hand felt hate starting to simmer for the intruder that would
bring up one of his most haunting memories.
Nick Fury felt his control being stretched beyond breaking.
" Sir. How do you want to proceed?" Maria Hill asked from his left.
" Pull Romanov." Fury ordered.
" What else?" Hill asked knowing his orders weren't finished.
" I'm going in."
" Is that wise Sir? "
" She's only going to keep giving Romanov the run around. I'm putting a stop to
that."
Maria looked at her Director. She could assess that he was tired, and wanted
answers. The woman in there had some of them; If not all of them. Turning on
her heel Hill walked towards the door, and exited the room.
Hill entered the entry codes to signal Natasha to end her questioning, and exit
the room. Natasha appeared moments later.
" She confounds me. Her attitude is lazy, but there is something not revealing
itself yet." Tasha said to Maria.
" I'll pass it onto Fury. He wants to speak to her."
Natasha raised an eyebrow at that. As Maria spoke Fury came up behind her.
" Sir are you sure you wouldn't want me to speak with her."
" That won't be necessary."
Fury entered into the room on that last note.
 
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Rea looked up as the door opened across from her. She expected it to be Natasha
again. A small note of hesitation ran through her before she placed a smile on
her lips for the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. himself.
" Director Fury to what do I owe this honor." Rea spoke as she stood using her
cuffed hands to smooth small wrinkles in her clothing.
" I'll make this simple for you. Answer my questions with full honest answers,
and on time. If you don't I won't hesitate to have you have taken to the
Slingshot and tossed into space. "
" My my Director… Of course I'll answer your questions. Just let me change a
little bit for you." Rea spoke.
Slowly Rea's features morphed. Her height shifted slightly. While her hips
widened, and her nose grew a small flat slide. When everything was finished
Fury knew who he was looking at.
" Hello Raina."
" I'm so happy you recognize me. Now can we talk about Phillip please? " She
said with a small smile on her lips .
***** Mystery Dejour *****
Chapter Summary
     Shocks all around for the Avengers, and things just keep on
     coming.....
Chapter Notes
     Author's Note: I'm trying to work out a decent posting schedule, but
     fear not I've got chapters already written. I'd appreciate reviews to
     let me know if I'm making anybody out there happy, but don't worry I
     won't hold my story hostage just to get reviews. Now enjoy!
See the end of the chapter for more notes
:: Previously on Agents & Avengers ::
" My my Director… Of course I'll answer your questions. Just let me change a
bit for you." Rea spoke.
Slowly Rea's features morphed. Her height shifted slightly. While her hips
widened, and her nose grew a small flat slide. When everything was finished
Fury knew who he was looking at.
" Hello Raina."
" I'm so happy you recognize me. Now can we talk about Phillip please? " She
said with a small smile on her lips
 
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:: Continuing On ::
Outside Raina's Cell -
" Did I just see her face change completely? " Tony asked as he looked at the
camera feed playing on the monitor.
" I believe it did." Steve responded watching the same feed.
" What about my oscillator cuffs on her? That should cancel her abilities out
while they're on."
" Fury knows her." Steve said.
" He should. We personally put her in the Fridge 3 weeks ago. Her file is
redacted up to a certain point even for me." Natasha told them as she came to
stand next to Steve.
" She asked for Coulson. Why? " Steve pointed out.
" Something to distract us with..Maybe? "
" What did she just say? " Tony asked.
" Is this a trick of Hydra's ? "
" No trick Nick. I'm Raina. The person you took to the Fridge is a copy. No
need to worry about her though. She'll die in about 2 months or so." Raina said
as moved closer to Fury.
" Why are you here? "
" As I said before to Natasha. I'm here to deliver a message to Phillip. Is he
on his way? "
" Let's talk about your ability."
" What about it would you like to know. "
" How did you change your appearance with the cuffs still on. "
" I've worn something similar before made by my father. The cuffs keep me from
changing things around me, but I can still alter myself. Although why'd you
would want to ask about that is beyond me. "
Raina took another step closer to Fury. " Can we talk about Phillip? Is he on
the Bus with Agent May? I'll wait just a bit longer if you have to call him
in."
Fury looked Raina over. " Who sent you here? "
" If I can just talk to Phillip you'd have your answers, and my mission would
be complete."
" Haven't you heard Agent Coulson is dead. He was killed in action 2 years
ago."
" You see a little birdy named the Clairvoyant told me that he was alive &
well, but he still couldn't understand how. "
Fury strode from the room without answering Raina.
Hill followed after Fury. " Sir your orders are? "
" Call Coulson in immediately. " Fury told Hill.
" Is that wise Sir? "
" I understand what it means to bring him here, but its needed. When he arrives
clear the sector of all personnel under level 8."
" What about the Avengers? "
" They can stay. "
" Sir… " Hill started.
" They'll understand why I did it…eventually." Fury finished. He walked away
from Hill thinking of the impending headaches to come over this.
 
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- Location Classified -
" We have an incoming transmission from the Triskelion… What's the Triskelion?
" Skye said as she pulled up the message.
" The Triskelion is classified still for you at the moment. Display the message
across the screen please." Coulson said to Skye.
Phil's face became a blank slate as he took in the orders on screen.
" What does this mean? " Skye asked as she too looked back at what had been
sent to them.
" It means we've been ordered to one of the most secure bases within
S.H.I.E.L.D. under the orders of Director Fury himself." Grant Ward spoke as he
looked at the message from the doorway.
" Fury himself wants to see us." Skye asked.
" Not us, just Coulson." Grant explained as he came into the room.
" Have May change our flight plan. I'll be in my office." Coulson said as he
walked away. He knew he probably had a second set of orders on his own
computer.
4 Hours Later ::
" Oh my God! I can't believe we're actually inside the Triskelion." Jemma
gushed.
" Jemma it's everything we thought it would be." Fitz praised right along side
Jemma.
" You two do realize that we're only in the aircraft hangar right? " Skye asked
to the Science Duo.
They were interrupted from their conversation by a throat clearing.
" Agent Coulson. " Spoke Maria Hill.
Phillip turned toward the voice. " Agent Hill aren't you a sight for sore
eyes." He greeted.
" You too Coulson, but we have more pressing matters then catching up. You
looked over what Fury sent to your computer."
" I did. I'm ready." Phil informed her.
" This way then; your team will be asked to wait for you until you're
finished."
" Understood." Phil said as he walked away his team, who could only stare at
his back.
 
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Raina looked up from her sad-looking dinner as the door opened to her cell. She
looked at who was entering.
" Phillip it's so wonderful to see you again."
" Hello once again Raina. I hear you have a message for me."
" I do, but first can talk about what S.H.I.E.L.D. tries to call food. Do you
think you can get me a burger from this place that's just on the other side of
the Potomac."
" I'll see what I can do if you tell me what the message is."
Raina looked at Phillip before speaking. " The Clairvoyant says hello once
again Phillip Coulson. He still hasn't figured out how you've managed to come
back to life, but all in due time."
" Is that all he ever has to say to me? Hello? What's his purpose for trying to
get to me? "
" All of those are very good questions Phillip. Maybe you should ask Fury what
happened to you after they took your body from the hellicarrier. Besides that
was only the first part of my message. If you get me that burger from where I
wanted; I'd be more than forthcoming." Raina teased.
" You're talking about Kelley's on 71st Ave. right? " Coulson asked.
Raina smiled " See there's one of the reasons I like you so much."
" I'll have someone go out and get you what you want. I'm gonna say no mayo,
with fries and a vanilla/caramel shake."
" You Phillip Coulson are a man after my heart. I'll tell you what you want to
know once that food is sitting right in front of me."
Phil nodded, and left the room. He cane face to face with the people he had
wanted to see most in the past 7 months.
" Hello Avengers."
Chapter End Notes
     Ending Author's Note: So tell me what you think? I've got the next 2
     chapters written already with the next the after those on the way. I
     also have an idea of where I'm trying to go with this. If you're
     wondering about the love part of this story it's coming. When it
     shows up just remember to fasten your seat-belts on this roller
     coaster of a ride.
***** You've Got Some Explaining to Do.... Part 1 *****
Chapter Summary
     This chapter is the feelings of the Avengers from the previous
     chapter mixed along with plot to push us farther toward the drama set
     to come.
Chapter Notes
     Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or
     Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. plot line. I do however own the
     original ideas for this story, and AU plot included into their
     stories. All OC characters are my creation and belong to me. So
     please don't sue me.
     Author's Note: I'm back with chapter 3 for you everyone. I'm also
     trying to decide when's the best place to through the lovely James
     "Bucky" Buchanan Barnes a.k.a. the Winter Solider into this mayhem
     mix. As well as deciding if he needs a love interest. So let me know
     if you think he does or doesn't, and who should it be if so.
     Note 2: I also put in this chapter that Thor's Starkphone works in
     Asgard. Something I know that isn't true. I'm just using the idea
     that it does from Doctor Who. We all know the Tony hasn't done
     anything like that movie wise or comic wise. Although Tony is
     probably smart enough to figure out how to do it. Anyways enjoy the
     story!
See the end of the chapter for more notes
Chapter 3: You've Got Some Explaining to Do… Part 1
:: Previously on Agents & Avengers ::
" You Phillip Coulson are a man after my heart. I'll tell you what you want to
know once that food is sitting right in front of me."
Phil nodded, and left the room. He cane face to face with the people he had
wanted to see most in the past 7 months.
" Hello Avengers."
 
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:: Continuing On ::
When Tony saw Agent in the hangar bay he took it as a sign that maybe spending
more than 60 hours awake with coffee, & redbull just to keep him going. Along
with a sandwich he ate 13 hours ago was stretching it just a bit too far for
him. So he thought he was hallucinating wasn't that far off; but when said
hallucination stops, and has a brief conversation with someone you know is
there things tend to take a turn from there. As Tony watched Coulson finish
talking, and hang a left to go farther into the ship he knew something was up.
Pulling out the latest model of his Starkphone Tony messages the rest of their
ragtag crew of heroes what he's seen, and follows after a mirage that's haunted
him for more months then he cares to remember.
 
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Barton was the second Avenger to see the ghost of Phil Coulson. He shook his
head to clear thoughts of his former handler/friend/whatever it was that made
Coulson so God damn irreplaceable around here. Clint pulled his self farther
back into the ventilation system knowing from the current way Phil headed he
was going toward the security cells. Tony's text two minutes later was proof he
wasn't going crazy from one too many blows to the head in the field. Looking up
from his phone he realized he'd lost his visual on Coulson. That was okay
because he knew exactly where to go.
 
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Cell phones were something Steve was still getting use to even after being
unfrozen for more than 3 years. Especially since Tony keep giving him upgrades
every so often saying he needed to keep up with the times. So the AC/DC that
rang from his jacket pocket thanks to Tony took him by surprise. When he
finally got the flat piece of Stark tech out into his hand to read the words
that had been sent to him Steve was running. He hadn't had many interactions
with Phillip Coulson, but he would never forget the bloodstained trading cards
that carried his image, or the man who had a bright smile for one of his
favorite childhood heroes. No Steve needed to see with his own two eyes that
Coulson was alive.
 
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Natasha didn't need to read Tony's message; not really. She could tell
something had changed when the lower level grunts had all began to leave.
Seeing Coulson's name had been interesting so she headed to where she knew he
was going to be. Natasha wanted to know how her former handler had escaped
death from the hands of Loki.
 
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Thor had missed the Son of Coul greatly since his passing at the hands of his
brother Loki, He had only had a few meetings with the Midgardian male, but he
had proven himself a fine warrior. Although most vexing to him still was
Midgardian technology. The small talk box that friend Stark had given him
chimed in his hand again. He looked at the words displayed before him that told
him the Son of Coul was alive still. Thor knew not how that was possible, but
he intended to find out. Standing Thor made his way to his father's throne room
to ask returning to Midgard sooner than expected.
 
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Bruce took calming breaths. He could feel the other guy just below the surface.
Hulk was angry at the betrayal of being told Coulson was dead. Bruce crushed
the edge of a steel table in his labs. Feeling his control slipping Bruce
pushed himself to move into the Hulk-proof safety room Tony had built into his
labs. The door barely locked itself shut before a rage filled roar split the
silent air of the room.
 
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They met at the same point on the way to the holding cells. Collectively they
paused when the door opened, and out came the first reason they had decided to
become a team, to make the Avengers Initiative try to work.
Coulson came out of every room with his head held high. It was a good habit to
have which kept him alive in a few situations.
" Hello Avengers." Phil said to his former team as he took them in.
" You've got some explaining to do Agent." Tony said as he moved into the front
closer to Coulson.
" Tony that's something I haven't missed. I'll talk to you all shortly just let
me finish with Raina's request."
Phil punched in a code to the keypad on his left. Moments later an agent
appeared. He gave his orders for what he wanted then dismissed the agent to do
the task.
" You're ordering take out for the thief." Tony asked.
" Technically she didn't take anything from you Tony. Raina & I personally know
each other."
" How well are we talking here? " Tony asked with a wiggle of his brows.
" Not that well Tony. We need information. If dinner from a restaurant she
likes gets me the other half of that message I'll do it." Phil stated.
" What was her message so far? " Steve asked.
"Not here. Meet me on my bus after I gave Raina her dinner. Right now I'm due
to see Director Fury." Phil walked away from them without another word.
" He walked away from me. Excuse me I've got some hacking to do. "Tony told
them as he moved around Steve to walk away.
Chapter End Notes
     End Author's Note: Short but tell me what you think. I had to push
     the plot forward.
***** You've Got Some Explaining to Do.... Part 2 *****
Chapter Summary
     Coulson explains why he's been gone.... and some secrets are
     learned......
Chapter Notes
     Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or
     Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. plot-line. I do however own the
     original ideas for this story, and AU plot included into their
     stories. All OC characters are my creation and belong to me. So
     please don't sue me.
     Author’s Note: In my last note I said I didn’t know what I was going
     to do with Bucky, but my mind has decided it wants a four sided poly
     relationship for him… so that’s something to wait around for. You’ll
     definitely notice that events from MAOS have either moved in their
     timeline or changed to fit my story better. If you have questions
     drop me a line, and I’ll try to answer them without making your brain
     explode like mine is trying to from piecing this work together while
     maintaining some semblance of actual character portrayal. This
     chapter has a lot of plot and will push the story to point where I'll
     be forced to tell you back story... Any who on with the show!
See the end of the chapter for more notes
:: Previously on Agents & Avengers ::
“ What was her message so far? “ Steve asked.
“Not here. Meet me on my bus after I gave Raina her dinner. Right now I’m due
to see Director Fury.” Phil walked away from them without another word.
“ He walked away from me. Excuse me I’ve got some hacking to do. “Tony told
them as he moved around Steve to walk away.
:: Continuing on ::
“ Here you are exactly like I said. Straight form Kelley’s.” Phil said as he
set down Raina’s order.
“ This smells so great. “ Raina pulled the food toward her. She took a bite of
her burger.
“ I’ve held up my half of our agreement. What’s the rest of the Clairvoyant’s
message for me? “
Raina swallowed the fries she had just eaten. “ The second half is rather
boring. Its really just a piece of advice for you.”
“ That’s it? You‘re here to say hello and offer me advice? . “
“ I can’t say anymore. I’ll be sorry if I do.” Raina tells him.
“ What’s the advice? “
“ Don’t trust everything that you see Phillip.” Raina said as she sipped at her
shake.
“ Enjoy your dinner Raina. “ Phil said as he left.
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2 Days Later -
 
Raina paced her cell. She knew something was wrong within her. After 72 hours
in lock up with continuous use of the cuffs they needed to be off now. They
were interfering with her powers now. The churning in her stomach, was getting
worse & and most of all if she didn’t get out of here soon her cover with Steve
would be blown. Raina sat down in the chair suddenly when her vision began to
blur.
Phil looked at Raina through the observation window for a bit longer.
“ Does she look a little peaked to you? “ He asked Hill who stood next to him.
“ She looks a bit sick. “ Hill answered.
“ What’s her lab work say on her DNA structure? “
Hill pulled her handheld tablet forward, and brought up Raina’s lab work. Fury
had ordered that samples be collected while she was out during transport to the
Triskelion.
“ The file says that her DNA structure is a 4 helix block. They speculate that
the added 3rd helix allows for the changing of matter. While the 4th they don’t
understand yet. Douglass noted that her chorionic gonadotropin levels where off
the charts, but when he checked a second time they were non existent.”
“ Doesn’t that usually measure pregnancy? “
“ It does, but Douglass tested & noted her levels were off. When tested again
they didn’t show any heightened levels. “ Maria said.
“ I want her tested again across the board. Something isn’t right. “
“ I’ll order another round of tests. “
“ Include a pregnancy test just to rule it out. “
Maria assessed Phil as he looked at Raina. “ Something you want to share with
the class Coulson? “
“ I don’t know yet; something’s different. She’s off her normal routine with
me. When Raina kept me she was smoother than this. Her tone more convincing.
I’m just trying to figure out where things changed. “
“ I’ll have Douglass work double time to see if any of what you think is wrong
with her is true. “
“ Thanks. “
“ Don’t thank me yet. You haven’t talked to them yet have you? “ Maria asked.
“ I haven’t. I’ve been trying to get Raina to talk to me again.”
“ Your team is starting to get a bit impatient with me. Which one was it again?
Oh right your ‘hactivist’ Skye no last name told me that if she didn’t get to
see AC soon to explain all the madness; Shield would be experiencing a major
data loss sometime soon. “
“ She said that….huh. I’ll deal with Skye as for the Avengers call them in to
my bus. I’ll talk to them today. “
“ Phil … They had a hard …. “ Maria stopped herself.
“ It’s okay Maria. Clint and Natasha will understand the easiest I hope….”
“ …. If you want … “ Maria stopped speaking again. She had never been lost for
words before.
“ Send me the details on those cuffs Stark whipped up. I want FitzSimmons to go
over there design. “
“ I’ll send that to you as well. Fury also wants to see you again. “
“ I’ll go talk to Skye for now; then meet with Fury at 0900 hours tomorrow. “
“ It’ll be on his agenda right after his meeting with Pierce.”
“ How has Mr. Pierce been? “ Phil asked.
“ Uptight more so than usual with the World Security Council breathing down
S.H.I.E.L.D.’s neck for answers on what Project Centipede is. They’re concerned
over this latest super solider formula. Its closer to working then any other
version previously made. “
“ How’s security been around the Captain? “
“ Upgraded, but he wasn’t informed over it. Agent 13 is placed as his neighbor,
but we’ve had ears placed inside his apartment. Along with surveillance inside
& around the apartment building for a 5 block radius.”
“ I see. Carter is a good agent. “
“ The only difference in the Captain’s life is his girlfriend. “
Phil raised an eyebrow at that. “ Her history? “
“ Already vetted. Her name is Lotterea Jones. She’s a waitress at a diner he
likes to go to when he can’t sleep. Lived in California for most of her life
before moving to D,C, She’s an only child with both of her parents dead. A few
parking tickets. No special skills to note of that would put her on our radar.
Virtually your average citizen.“
“ Add what you have on her into what you send me.”
“ All right. I have to head out to the Fridge to retrieve her copy. I’ll see in
you again in 48 hours. What you want will be on your sever in less then 5
hours.” Maria left after that.
Phil stood there watching through the glass until the lab tech and agent came
to collect the new samples. Afterwards he headed back to the bus.
 
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“ Where have you been? “ Were the first words out of Skye’s mouth with Coulson
got back onto their plane.
“ It’s hasn’t been that long Skye, besides the way I heard things you
threatened to erase quite a bit of data if I didn’t speak to you soon. “
“ It was only a bluff tactic. I wouldn’t really do it. I don’t even think I
could do it. I just wanted to make sure you were coming back to us…” Skye
rambled.
“ What’s that suppose to mean Skye?”
“ I might have looked for your personal file while we’re here connected to
H.Q.’s mainframe. I didn’t set off alarms if you’re wondering. I just wanted to
know who your previous team was.”
“ And ..? “ Phil prompted.
“ I couldn’t see anything. Those pages where all redacted except for your name
in certain places.”
“ I’ll always to be truthful to you Skye…”
“ At least he’ll be truthful to someone. “ Tony Stark said as he took in the
surroundings around him, and the other Avengers.
Skye spun around at the sound of another voice. “ Holy shit you’re Tony Stark.”
“ That I am beautiful. “ Tony said with a wide smile.
“ Iron Man is on our bus. “
“ I am. I’m also here to hear what Agent has to say with why he’s been
pretending to be dead for the last 2 years.”
“ Tony you’re always a presence… Skye if you would gather the rest of the team
for me please. “
“ No problem AC.” Skye said as she looked back and forth at Tony Stark and
Captain America himself. She walked away managing to trip slightly only once
before leaving the Avengers sight.
“ AC..? That’s new. “ Clint said as he looked at Coulson.
“ Barton..” Phil began.
“ Just tell us where you’ve been all this time, and why wouldn’t you contact us
if you were alive.” Tony jumped in.
“ I’ll go over everything once everyone else is here. Fury as authorized that
everyone that needs to know be brought up to speed. “
Coulson watched as his current team entered into the room. He noticed Skye and
Jemma in back holding hands and whispering to each other.
“ Avengers I’d like you to meet Grant Ward our Specialist, Melinda May our
Pilot, Leo Fitz our Engineering & Weapons expert; Jemma Simmons our Life
Sciences expert, and Skye our resident computer hactivist. “ Coulson
introduced. They each raised their hand at their name.
“ Team you each should be familiar with Tony Stark and Steve Rogers aka Captain
America. As for the others Clint Barton aka Hawkeye, and Natasha Romanov aka
Black Widow. Where is Dr. Banner? “
“ Banner’s currently under lock down. He had a episode with the big guy when he
found out you were still alive.” Steve told Coulson.
“ I see. I’ll talk to him over video chat first then. As half of you do not
know I was present shortly before the Battle of New York took place…. Let me
finish before you ask questions Skye…” Coulson said when he saw that Skye was
about to speak.
“ As I was saying I was there before the battle begun, but in my efforts to
prevent Loki of Asgard from leaving the hellicarrier to open the portal that
released the Chitauri into our world I was killed in action…”
“ But you’re alive now. Did you just slip into unconsciousness from your
injuries? “ Steve asked.
“ No I didn’t. I died from Loki’s attack. I don’t know how long I was out, but
I’m here now. Director Fury ordered my total recovery before I saw anyone.
After that he put me on certain missions only to determine if I was field ready
once again…”
“Why not assign you back to us after your recovery was finished? “ Clint asked.
“ Not acceptable at the time. Both you and Romanov were off the grid in
mission, while the Captain was living how to get back in the swing of things,
along with the others dealing with their lives. Recently Fury tasked me with
creating a team for specialized missions and that’s where I’ve been until now.
“
“ That’s not good enough Coulson, and you know it.” Tony spoke up.
“ I’m sorry the truth doesn’t fit your tastes Tony, but that’s what I have to
say. I’m an agent first, and a person second when it comes to this line of
work. You should be realizing that by now.” Coulson told him with a look of
iron in his features.
“ вы остановились сейчас? " Natasha asked Phil.
" Я не знаю,? " Phil responded in the same language.
“ For those of us who don’t speak Russian? “ Tony interjected.
“ It’s none of your concern Stark.” Widow spoke as she looked at Phil.
“ Fine.” Tony whined a bit.
Skye looked around at everyone, and decided to go her usual route of being
brash & outside the box. “ I don’t know about anyone else, but after a round of
the heavy’s I could go for a good cheeseburger. “
“ I like beautiful over here more and more. “ Tony said.
“ The name’s Skye. “
“ You have a last name Skye? “
“ Nope, just Skye. Kinda like its just Cher. So what about those cheeseburgers?
Talking about feelings works better over food. “
“ Ma’am …” Steve started to speak toward Skye.
“ No just no ; I’m definitely not a ma’am to anyone yet.” Skye responded while
shaking her head.
Melinda took stock of the people standing around her. She knew that old agency
gossip said that there may have been something going on between Barton,
Coulson, and Romanov but all three were damned good at hiding their tracks if
they wanted too. So digging deep Agent Melinda May spoke these words.“ If I may
say to everyone in this room we all know Phillip Coulson. He’s a good and
honest man who follows protocol to the nines. Yes he died, yes he didn’t
contact you, Should you hold it against him? I don’t know. I can’t be your
judge on that call, but I can tell you this. He probably suffered just like you
did. Maybe even more so then us. Cause I know for damn sure that none of us
died and came back. I won’t ask you to forgive him. What I will ask for is that
you give him a second chance.” May walked away after she was finished without
looking at anyone else.
“ I’d say we’re done wouldn’t you? “ Jemma tentatively spoke up from her
corner.
Ward surveyed the room; he had kept his mouth shut during all the talking. His
eyes had been focused on the 2 master assassins that were feet from him. Grant
had looked up to their legends from the moment he studied his first case files.
“ You with the British accent. What’s your name?” Tony called out.
“ It’s Jemma Simmons Mr. Stark. I work on Life Sciences both human and alien
along with Leo Fitz who’s in charge of weapons & engineering. “
“ You’re Simmons. I thought you were some old dotty woman; never expected you.
I just finished reading a very a fascinating paper on your ice grenades. “
“ Well technically they’re not ice grenades…” Jemma stopped talking when she
saw the look on Fitz’s face.”…. but feel free to do so if you want. “
“ Mr. Stark if you wouldn’t mind coming with us before we started talking
Simmons and I just a message that we should look over the designs of molecular
oscillator cuffs you created for the prisoner Raina.”
“ Why go over the designs? Is something wrong with them? “
“ Nothing is wrong with them as far as Shield knows, but a recent decline in
her health has been noted since she began wearing the cuffs. Agents Coulson and
Hill have asked that the designs be looked over, along with the tests they’ve
asked to be performed. “ Jemma told Tony and the other Avengers by proxy.
Tony tissed at Phil. “ For shame Coulson if you wanted to go over my work you
should have asked me directly. Show me to your lab kid and I’ll upload the
blueprints to you. See if there‘s proof that the cuffs are hurting her or not.“
“ Right this way Mr. Stark,” Jemma said.
FitzSimmons, and Tony left toward the labs inside the bus.
“ I should go then.” Steve began.
“ What’s the rush Captain? If you wouldn’t mind I’d love to learn about the
40’s a bit. “ Skye said.
Steve blushed lightly from the pretty dame talking to him, but he only had eyes
for his dame. The one that was probably waiting to hear from him. He’d call her
when finished speaking with Miss Skye.
“ Well Miss Skye who am I to say no to pretty dame who wants to learn about
history. “ Steve held out his elbow which Skye slowly took. She looked at
Coulson with a giddy smile before walking off with Captain America himself.
Grant sensing that he needed to clear the room as well silently left without a
word after looking at his commanding agent.
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When it was just three of them in the room they shifted in perfect sync. As if
time and death had never separated them. Coulson spoke first.
" Моя звезда Я никогда не мог оставить вас снова. Пожалуйста, прости меня за
оставив вас. Даже если вы не были по-настоящему наедине с Клинтом на вашей
стороне,,, извините ... " Phil whispered into Natasha’s ear as he held her
close.
" да..." Natasha said just as quietly back. She wouldn’t show tears. Not here.
Even in the semi privacy of the ship she couldn’t let her walls down.
" Можем ли мы говорить по-английски теперь, пожалуйста? " Clint asked as he
looked on at the two most important people to him.
Phil pulled his self away from them slowly. “ I have work to do, but I’ll find
you both soon in the next few hours.”
“ We’ll hold you to that. “ Clint said as he took Tasha’s arm and walked them
off the plane.
Phil let out the breath he had been holding in before walking to his office.
Sitting at his desk he noticed that what he had asked for was already waiting
on him. Phil opened the file on Raina’s lab work first. When he saw the results
his reaction was a quirk of his lips. He had been right… Raina was pregnant.
The levels were still off, but Douglass had managed to get about the same
result consecutively 3 times in a row before they shifted again. He shifted the
files to a tablet so that he could look over them as he headed to her cell.
Phillip knew that Fury would be notified about her condition immediately.
Looking over the cuffs quickly he thought he saw a reason or two why she was
getting sick if she was pregnant. He headed to security.
 
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Raina felt even worst then she did an hour ago. The lab rat that had used her
as a pin cushion had really made things worst with his sample collecting.
Something was breaking inside of her. She worried if the DNA she had been
slowly absorbing into herself from Steve was causing these problems. It was
similar to how she felt when her body had started to try copying the formula
out of his blood. Maybe what made him Captain America was finally interfering
with what made her so special.
Raina took a deep breath in. She lifted her head slowly to see who entered the
room as the door opened.
“ Phillip you’re back. “ Raina said with a small smile to her lips.
“ I’m here to give you some news about yourself Raina.”
“ What could that be. What don’t I know about myself that you could? “
“ Did you know that you’re pregnant? “ Phil said. He looked at her face to gage
her reactions.
Raina was shocked. A baby… right now she had another life growing inside of
her. No wonder she felt so horrible. The cuffs weren’t might for when her body
was in a constant state of flux. She needed Steve; she knew she needed a
transfusion to her system copy and double what it had already created for the
baby. Suddenly Raina gripped her stomach, and fell to the floor.
Phil shot across the room when Raina fell out of the chair. “ I need medical
immediately. “ He yelled knowing that the agents monitoring the room would hear
him.
“ Steve…” Raina said.
“ What? “ Phil answered.
Raina worked her mouth to speak even though she wanted to grind down on her
teeth. “ I need Steve…. I know what’s wrong… Transfusion required.”
“ You’re asking for Steve Rogers. “
Raina nodded her head. Against her well she felt her body changing on its own.
Changing back to its original form.
Coulson had only briefly looked at the picture of the women Steve was current
seeing, but the face was too beautifully striking to be forgotten so quickly.
Phil Coulson stared at the form of Lotterea Jones.
The door rushing open, and medical pouring in put him into action once again. “
Take the cuffs off.” Phil ordered.
The doctor in charge spoke without looking up at Phil. “ Sir we can’t do that.
If we do she’ll access to her full powers. “
“ If you don’t she’ll die, and take whatever information we need from her to
the grave. Under my authorization I command you to take cuffs off of her and
save both of their lives. “
“ Both sir? “ The doctor asked.
“ She’s pregnant.” Phil told him as he backed out of the room to make way so
they could carry Raina on stretcher to medical bay. “ The cuffs come off now.
They’re part of the reason that’s killing her.”
“ Yes sir.” The doctor responded. He pulled a flat bar with specialized sensor
built in out of his and passed it over the cuffs releasing them from Raina’s
hands.
Medical quickly moved away with Raina.
“ Someone get the Captain to medical on the double. “ Phil ordered as he
followed after them.
Chapter End Notes
     Wow chapter 4 was long. Longer than all the others before it. I
     thought about it and decided that they needed to be longer. Plus OMG
     a cliffhanger! I can't believe this chapter ended this way. Who
     thought that was gonna happen?
      
     Translations for the Russian used this chapter between Coulson/
     Barton/Romanov :
     “ вы остановились сейчас? " - Are you staying?
     " Я не знаю,? " - I don't know?
     " Моя звезда Я никогда не мог оставить вас снова. Пожалуйста, прости
     меня за оставив вас. Даже если вы не были по-настоящему наедине с
     Клинтом на вашей стороне,,, извините ... " - My star I could never
     leave you again. Please forgive me for leaving you. Even if you
     weren't truly alone with Clint by your side,,, I am sorry...
     " да..." - Yes
     " Можем ли мы говорить по-английски теперь, пожалуйста? " - Can we
     speak English now please?
***** Shock to the System *****
Chapter Summary
     Steve now knows.... Well he knows jack shit still.... And we get the
     first flash back of how Lotterea/Raina met Steve....
Chapter Notes
     I still don't own The Marvel Cinematic Universe
See the end of the chapter for more notes
Phil followed after the medical staff working on Raina, or he should say
Lotterea. His mind was going over when she could have placed herself into the
Captain's life. He hadn't had the chance to read over when she met the Captain.
" Has the Mr. Rogers been alerted to come to medical?"
" He has Sir." An agent that was following along said.
The doors parted as Phil walked in. " What's her status?"
" She's moving into critical. It's slowed since the cuffs were removed. " The
doctor said.
" Have Douglass brought in. He's been testing her samples. Before she collapsed
she said she knew what was wrong and how to fix the problem. " Phil informed
the doctor.
Steve came through the doors before Coulson could say what Lotterea needed to
stabilize herself.
" Captain there isn't any time to explain but we need you to give a
transfusion. "
Steve looked at Coulson bewildered. " A transfusion? Why?"
" I believe you know Miss Jones." Phil said as he pointed to where Douglass was
currently helping to place an oxygen mask across her face. " She's rapidly
moving to critical.
" What the hell happened to her? How did she get here inside S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"I need you to calm down Captain. Miss Jones needs you right now for a
transfusion to save her, and what I'm assuming it's your child."
" She's pregnant?" Steve said stumbling back.
" She is, but I need you to have a seat, and let doctors work." Phil said
calmly.
Steve sat numbly in the chair a S.H.I.E.L.D agent put next to the bed. He held
out his arm and watched the people work around him as he stared at Lotterea
wondering how she had gotten here.
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Time passed in a blur for Steve. He couldn't bring himself to listen to what
was being said around him.
" Steve are you listening to me?" Coulson asked as he waved his hand across
Steve's field of view.
" I'm here Coulson."
" Good. We need to talk with Fury."
" I still don't understand what's happened. Why is Lotte here?"
" All good questions Captain, but let's start with how long you've been
compromised?" Nick Fury said so he walked in front of Captain America.
" Compromised? What are you talking about Director Fury?"
" I'm talking about how my prisoner Raina turned into your pregnant girlfriend
Lotterea Jones."
" That's the intruder Raina from Tony's labs?" Steve asked as he looked at
Lotterea.
" Yes it is Captain Rogers. After the transfusion Coulson authorized she
appears to be stabilizing. I'm having agents sent to her apartment as we speak
to go over it. What I need from you now is a complete detailed report on when,
where, and how you met each other. Nothing is to be left out. We need to
understand immediately what her objective is, and how much information she was
able to give about you. " Fury ordered.
Steve's mind was reeling. Lotte was Raina, or was Raina the real person and
Lotte just a cover. He didn't know where to begin. Steve stood slowly from the
chair he was in.
" Until we can determine where Lotterea Jones actually came from she'll be a
guest of the Triskelion's maximum security cells. " Fury turned to Coulson."
When you're finished with the Captain Coulson I need to see you in my office. "
" Of course Director." Fury nodded, then left.
Coulson looked to his left when he saw Douglass walk toward him.
" We've gotten her stabilized Agent Coulson. Louis and I both feel that she'll
wake up within the next few hours. The vitals on her look to be normaling out,
but we can't be sure just yet. We also won't know about the baby until we've
completed a sonogram and know how far along she is. " Douglass said.
"Keep me informed on when you perform the sonogram. "
Steve tooned into the conversation when he heard the word sonogram. He didn't
understand what it was, or what it could do. " What's a sonogram?"
Coulson looked back at Steve. " It's a machine that projects sound waves into
the body. It will help us determine where the baby is positioned right now, as
well as tell us how far along she is in her pregnancy."
" So I'll get to see the baby that way?" Steve asked.
" Yes you'll see the baby. You'll also get to hear his or her's heartbeat."
Coulson told Steve.
" Douglass still needs time to get everything ready, so let's head to debrief
where you can start writing what Fury wants from you."
Steve turned back to Lotterea. He didn't want to leave her. His solider
instincts were at war with the man his mother raised him to be. Mechanically he
let Coulson walk him from medical all while he stared back at Lotte's pale
unmoving body.
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When Steve reached debrief with Coulson there was already an agent there
waiting to take his report verbally.
Coulson knew exactly what Fury was thinking. He quickly spoke " Fury felt that
based on the length of time you've had Raina... I mean Miss Jones in your life
that an oral report would be easier for you." Coulson explained.
" Right... Just tell Fury and by extension all of S.H.I.E.L.D every detail of
my relationship with Lotte for the last 9 months. I should be at her bed side
waiting for her to wake up so that I can know for myself if that's really her
down there. "
" I can understand your concern Captain..."
" Please call me Steve."
" I can understand your concern Steve, but S.H.I.E.L.D needs to know what
you've told her, if anything at all. Has she met the other Avengers? Has she
been inside the tower to your rooms there?"
Steve exploded out of his chair. " YES! Yes she's met the others. Yes she's
been to the tower, and inside my apartment. That's what couples do. They go to
each others homes. They meet each others friends and family."
" You've met her family?" Coulson interrupted.
" What?" Steve thought about what Phil had just asked. " No I've never met her
family, but she has a picture of who she said was her father on her mantle in
her living room. She was a little girl in the picture.... "
" Did she say anything more about the photo?" Phil asked again.
" Just that she hadn't seen him in a while. She always told me that they didn't
get along very well now. The picture was of a happier time for them." Steve
sighed and slumped back into the chair.
" I know this is difficult for you, but it's needed. I'll be back soon. Just go
over the months with Franklin." Coulson said before walking out.
" Just start from the beginning when you're ready Captain Rogers. " Franklin
said.
Steve looked at Franklin. He was still confused, and wanted to go back to
Lotte. Sighing he said " All right; let's get this done."
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(Flashback)
- 9 Months, 2 Weeks, and 4 Days Earlier -
 
" Why am I here again Tony? How did you even know I was in DC now? "
" I have my ways Captain." Tony looked around at the beautiful women passing by
them.
" How do people now a days stand this kind of place?" Steve asked Tony as they
sat at a table in the VIP section of a trendy club/bar/bistro type thing in DC
as a parting gift for moving to Washington DC.
" It's just one of the many ways people meet now a days Capsicle. " Tony said
as he flagged down a waitress.
" What can I get for you gentlemen?" The waitress said.
" For starters your name gorgeous." Tony said with a smile.
" It's Rea."
"That short for something else? " Tony asked.
" It's short for Lotterea. You kinda say it like you're going to say lottery,
but at the end you tack on the sound of Ray instead. Most people just call me
Rea though. "
" Well Rea we'll take 4 of your best bottles of tequila to start with. "
" 4? You sure about that?" Rea asked.
" Of course. We're celebrating this big lug right here moving to DC. Brooklyn
has lost a real gem over here. " Tony buttered up.
" Their lost is our gain. I'll be right back with your bottles gentlemen. "
Lotterea walked away with a little more pep in her step for Tony Stark and
Steve Rogers.
" Tony why did you order so much. You know I can't get drunk. "
" I know but it doesn't hurt to give it the old college try. " Tony teased. "
'sides only 3 of those bottles are for you."
" What's Pepper gonna say if you get in trouble?"
" You're not being much fun Steven." Tony pointed out so Rea came back with
their drinks.
" Here are your bottles gentlemen. I also got you ice on the side if you want
along with 2 tumbler glasses if you switch off of shots. "
" Please I'm Tony and this is Steve. " He introduced.
" Well Tony & Steve is there anything else I get you right now? I'll be your
server tonight."
" We'll take 2 orders of beer battered onion rings, and 5 orders of the strips.
" Rea quirked an eye brow. " We're growing boys here." He said at her look.
" That it?" Lotterea asked with a smile in the corner of her lips as she looked
at Steve.
Steve blushed lightly. " That'll be it ma'am." He said.
" Ma'am? Sure thing. I'll be back in 20, 30 minutes tops." Lotterea walked back
to the kitchen. After she placed the order she was pulled to the back office.
" How did first contact go so far кукла?
" Fuck. Don't do that. I hate that. Phase 1 of 1st contact is going to plan. "
" Your father has instructed that you get as close as possible to Captain
America to copy his DNA so that we can procure what we need to create more like
him for Hydra."
" Listen well you defrosted ice icicle with a metal arm Я здесь главный. Do you
understand that? "
" Crystal. "
" Good then you can go now. Father expects you to complete your own part in
these missions assigned to us. Otherwise it's back to the freezer for you, and
the dissection table for me. "
Lotterea's partner left silently from the office. He kept to the shadows until
gone.
" You better not fail me Winter Soldier." Lotterea said to herself. She exited
the office.
Thanks to her unscheduled talk with her fathers hand Rea only had to wait a few
minutes before their order was ready. She lifted the tray onto her shoulder and
carried out out to her mission.
" Tony and Steve I present to you your order. I had the chef work a little
harder on your order for me. So you have your onion rings, and criss cross
fries complete with chicken strips. I also got you some fried pickles. No one
should leave here without trying Sally's recipe. "
" Beautiful and intuitive if I didn't have a Pepper in my life I'd definitely
take you with me tonight. "
" Tony I'll tell Pepper on you." Steve admonished.
" I said if there Capsicle. Don't get bent out of shape."
Lotterea took a step closer and laid her hand over Steve's. She felt the change
immediately in her system as she took the first steps to copying his DNA. She
looked into his eyes as she spoke " Let me know if there is anything I can get
you... The both of you really." She said while hardly looking at Tony.
Steve blushed profusely at Lotterea. " Sure thing Miss Rea."
" Aren't you just the cutest, no make that the sexiest gentleman I've ever met.
You must have been made in a different era then most guys today. What with
calling me ma'am in all." Rea pinched his cheek. " I mean look at this blush
you've got going."
Steve pulled back from her touch. He rubbed his cheek for effect even though it
didn't hurt.
" Sorry about that. I'll let you eat now. Signal me if you need anything. I'll
bring water by periodically." Rea left after that to go take a physical
inventory of herself to judge how much more she would need to finish her
mission.
When Rea was gone Tony looked at Steve and through a fried pickle slice at his
face.
" Seriously Tony what the hell? "
" I realize you've been on ice for a while there Capsicle, but that fine piece
of caramel was flirting so hard with you right now." Tony told Steve.
" She probably did all this extra stuff just because she recognizes who we
are." Steve said as he picked up a chicken strip.
" Maybe that's true, but it doesn't hurt to wet your feet after nearly 70 years
of cooling your heels. " Tony tried a fried pickle slice. " You know what these
are pretty damn good." He loaded more into his mouth along with a few french
fries.
Steve tried the pickle slices as well. He was surprised at how good they
actually tasted. " At least these you're right about Tony. As for Rea I'm not
going to flirt back with her."
" It's your loss boy scout." Tony said with a shrug. He continued to eat. "
Crack the seal on that bottle in front of you. You my not be able to drunk, but
I wanna see you try."
Steve looked at Tony before opening up the first bottle. He didn't bother with
a shot glass or the tumbler. Instead he took the bottle and chugged it down
only spilling just a bit on his shirt. He thumped the empty bottle after.
" Damn Capsicle."
" I told you nothing happens Tony."
" Yeah, yeah, yeah Popsicle. Just have a good time, and don't forget that the
pretty waitress is flirting with you. "
" What ever Tony."
" I can reference so many 1990's jokes that would go right over your head, but
I won't..... At least not tonight." Steve rolled his eyes at Tony's statement.
The night continued on with more drinks, and Lotterea serving them. After Steve
had polished off the 3 bottles that Tony had goaded him into drinking he took
Tony's 1 from him when he was about half way finished with it. The food was
long gone thanks to Steve's massive appetite.
Rea came to their table with check in hand.
" What do I owe you Rea?" Tony asked as he reached for his wallet.
Rea set the check in front of him. Tony and Steve looked at the total. Steve
balched at the price of everything; while Tony shrugged and pulled out a black
credit card with a limit he rarely reached.
" What about my tip?" Rea asked.
Tony looked her over again for maybe the hundredth time that night. " How does
a hundred sound to you?" Tony told her with a smirk on his lips.
" It sounds like music to my ears. I'll be right back." Rea left with Tony's
card.
" I can't believe today's prices. This is just ridiculous that we've gotten
this far."
" Welcome to just a small portion of today's economy Cap." Tony stood up
managing to only sway slightly.
" Can you even drive to wherever it is you're staying?" Steve asked.
" Probably, but I won't be. See that guy over there in the corner that's been
here all night."
" I noticed him a few times..." Steve said looking at where Tony directed.
" That's Happy. He's my driver, friend, body guard, whatever, etc. and one of
the few people I trust in this world. " Tony flagged Happy over to their table.
When he got close enough Tony made intros. " Happy Hogan meet Capsicle ;
Capsicle met Happy Hogan. "
Happy held out his hand to shake. " Nice to meet you Mr. Rogers."
" You as well Mr. Hogan. "
" Here is your receipt Mr. Stark, and I had the rest of your last bottle
reclosed so you could take it with you since you paid for it." Rea said while
holding a bag up and out toward Tony.
" I'll take that for Mr. Stark. Thank you." Happy said.
" Good night gentlemen." Rea slide her hand across Steve's as she walked away.
Steve blushed again as he followed after Rea with his eyes. He saw her lean
over the bar, putting her perky on show for all those around her. Steve cleared
his throat before looking back at Rea one last time.
Tony broke out in peels of laughter s he looked at Steve. " Just go and ask her
out Steve."
" Leave him alone Tony." Happy said.
" Whatever...." Tony began to walk off forcing Happy to follow after his boss.
Steve huffed and went with them. Never noticing Rea staring after him as he
walked out the door.
(End of Flashback)
==============================
Present Day -
" That's how we met." Steve finishes for Franklin.
" I'll make a note of it for Director Fury; Captain Rogers. " Franklin tells
Steve.
" We'll stop right there for the moment Agent Franklin. I need the Captain with
me." Phil says as he enters the room once again.
Steve stood as Coulson came close. " Is something wrong?"
" Nothing is wrong. I just came to bring you back to medical. Douglass is ready
to perform the sonogram." Phil told him.
" Lets go." Steve followed Coulson out the door. Heading back into the
confusion of what the hell happened.
Chapter End Notes
     ============= Translations ============
     кукла - Doll
     Я здесь главный. - I am in charge here.
      
     How are you guys & gals holding up so far? Let me know what you think
     about everything so far?
***** You Think You Know Me... Part 1 *****
Chapter Summary
     Lotterea/Raina wakes up... Steve hears the babies heart beat... and
     THINGS just seem to get even more confusing....
Chapter Notes
     Author's Note: The last chapter I posted, and the next few will
     probably be chalked full of plot. One of them might even have a lemon
     in it coming soon. Also this chapters title is inspired by Adam
     Copeland aka Edge former WWE professional wrestler turned actor for
     Syfy network hit show Haven! Where he plays Dwight Hendrickson
     "Bullet Magnet".
On the way back to medical Coulson was silent, so Steve chose to remain so as
well. The doors opened with a compressed hiss that Steve had never noticed
before until now. He quickly zeroed in on Lotterea as he walked in. She was
attached to more machines then he could possibly understand what they all did.
The one that caught his attention the most was a belt like thing around her
midsection.
" What is all of this that she's hooked up to?" Steve asked.
" The machines are here to make sure Raina's body is doing what it's supposed
to do." Coulson says.
" What about the one around her waist? What about the baby?"
" The one around her waist monitors the baby with a sonogram and heart reading
every 45 minutes. To make sure everything's okay. We'll do everything possible
to make sure they both are healthy. "
" She hasn't woken up yet. Why?" Steve asked.
" It's probably still the stress on her body. The doctors found high levels of
foreign matter in her body that's consistent with the make up of building
materials."
" Building materials?"
" It lines up with what Stark told us. He said that she made an entire interior
wall of his labs just disappear in moments." Coulson said.
" So it didn't just disappear. She took it into her body."
" From what we can figure out; yes. That; the baby, and the cuffs must have
over loaded her body's natural process of cleansing itself. "
" Sir she's coming around." Douglass said from by her bed side.
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Lotterea woke up slowly. She could tell that she wasn't in her cell anymore,
and there were wires and machines attached to her. Immediately her mind thought
about the baby. Sensing a body hovering over her she popped her eyes open and
grabbed at the throat over her. She saw the lab coat and thought red.
" Who the hell are you?" Lotterea/Raina asked as she pressed down on the man's
neck.
" I'm... " Douglass tried to talk only to get out choking noises.
" Raina put Dr. Douglass down." Phil said as he motioned for the other agents
to holster their weapons.
Lotterea looked pass the doctor and at the direction Phillip's voice was coming
from. She surveyed the surroundings around her, and one by one she unlatched
her fingers from around Douglass' throat.
" Take this shit off of me right now Coulson. " Rea said as she tried to sit
up.
Steve stood in shock at what he had just witnessed. " Lotte..."
Lotterea's head snapped to Steve's voice. " Steve... I can explain..." She
started.
" Explain... How do you explain this?"
" Steve please... We have to talk."
" If you'll allow me to stop you for a few moments. Dr. Goldeman is going to be
handling your ultrasound right now." Coulson told Lotterea and Steve.
" I didn't decide on a ultrasound." Lotterea said to Phillip as she began to
unhook wires & leads from herself.
" The doctors decided on this course of action after the trauma your body
received when you took in the wall at Stark's lab. Am I right? "
Lotterea nodded her head in the affirmative.
" You're already attached to have the ultrasound. Let Goldeman do her work and
then you'll be moved to your new cell here in medical.
Goldeman made a few presses onto a tablet then turned to face her patient. She
quickly reattached the wires Rea had undone.
" I'm Dr. Goldeman as Coulson already said the device attached to your waist is
for the sonogram. I'll turn on the monitor and get started."
When the monitor turned on Steve was awed by what sounded like thunder
galloping along. " Is that the baby's heartbeat?" He asked.
" That's the baby. Their heartbeats are usually between 120-160 beats per
minute. From the size and cranial shape of the baby I'd say she's about
anywhere from 13 to 16 weeks pregnant. " Goldeman said. She made notations as
she scanned the screen.
" Is there is anything wrong with the baby?" Steve asked.
Goldeman looked at Coulson to see if was okay to answer the Captain's question.
Phil gave the affirmative. " There isn't anything wrong that I can see on
screen, but there are tests that need to be run to make sure the baby doesn't
have Down Syndrome, along with a variety of other possible problems." The
doctor stated.
" That'll be enough Dr. Goldeman. I assume you recorded this? Please have a
digital copy sent to the Captain's room. " Phillip ordered.
" Of course Sir. Now; prep my patient for transfer to her new cell here in
medical." Goldeman said.
Agents and Dr. Goldeman moved to do their jobs. Within minutes Lotterea was
ready to move. " Give her 10 mg of the melatonin Director Fury wants her nice
and calm until Stark is finished with her new restraints. "
Goldeman's assistant moved to follow orders.
" Is that safe for her?" Coulson interrupted.
" With her levels it's within reason." Goldeman told Coulson. " I've gone over
her charts the 10mg should do nothing more than put her in sleepy like state.
Nothing to knock her quite like what Stark used to put her to sleep.
Goldeman's assistant inserted the needle into Rea's IV and released the
melatonin into her system.
" Give her a bit for that kick in, then move her. I have to check over her test
results that just came in. " Goldeman said to her assistant as she walked away.
Steve looked at Coulson. He knew that this wasn't how he wanted Lotterea to be
treated, but was frozen in indecision. Steve looked on as her eye lids became
heavy with sleep.
" Am I allowed to stay with her?" Steve asked Coulson.
" At this time no, but I'll talk to Fury. He'll want you both in the same room
as him very soon. I'll be back again; until then you can stay with Raina till
she's placed in her new cell. "
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" What if you changed to a harmonic oscillator with an exaggerated critically
dampened field. " Jemma suggested.
" You can do that, but how would you compensate for the increase in the
electromagnetic field this is going to give off?" Tony asked.
" Maybe if we build a second and third relay that feeds back into the inductor
circuit board so that it creates it's own power source without overloading the
electromagnetic field. " Fitz said as he connected another inductor into the
circuit board.
" You know what kid that actually sounds like it might work. How old are you
again?" Tony asked Fitz.
" I'm 23, and it was nothing really. You've already did a majority of the work
Mr. Stark."
" Call me Tony kid...."
A pinging sound went through the lab. " Mr. Stark a message for you from Agent
Coulson. He needs you to build the redesign of Raina's cuffs into something
that can extend a field around a standard 6x6 medical cell. It appears she's
sick and the oscillator cuffs only make the condition worst. " Jemma read.
" I suppose if I tweaked the equation, and made sure that feedback was stable
enough I could make it work." Tony said.
" I'll let Coulson know."
" Uh-huh... Now back to work." Tony pulled one the tablets on the table closer
to him, and attached one of his handy self designed spyware bugs. He allowed it
to sync with the S.H.I.E.L.D server. After it was ready he pulled out his phone
and began a search for all records pertaining to his labs intruder who had been
named Raina.
 
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Steve watched as Lotte slowly went to sleep. He had spent the time just staring
at her from across medical. She had looked back at him too, but hadn't tried
speaking to him again.
The truth was he was hurt. After being frozen for so long and then getting over
what could have been with Peggy. What he had lost with Bucky. Steve had thought
that what he had going with Lotterea would go somewhere far. It was just his
life's luck that someone he was falling for would be with him only to gain
access to American secrets. Fury's orders to tell all the details of his
relationship with Lotte had him thinking about other moments in their
relationship.
===================+++===================
(Flashback)
 
- 9 Months, and 4 Days Earlier -
Steve couldn't sleep. It wasn't uncommon what with having slept enough for
years to come. So after aimlessly punching a bag for a few hours he took a
shower and walked around his new neighborhood to get a feel for what was around
him. He came upon a 24 hour diner that claimed to have the world's best
cheeseburger, and he was mighty hungry.
Steve walked in, and took a seat. A menu was sat in front of him. He looked
over the menu.
" What can I get you to drink?" Steve heard as he looked at different
selections on the menu.
" I'll take a cup of coffee to start with. Black please."
" Sure thing. See anything you want to eat yet?"
" As a matter of fact I do..... It's you." Steve said as he looked up. "
" Hey you. If it isn't my sexy gentleman from a different era. Are you stalking
me?" Lotterea asked.
" I could ask you the same thing. It's Lotterea right?"
" It is but you can call me Rea remember."
" What are you doing here?"
" I work here that's what. One job isn't enough to make rent." Rea told him.
Steve paused in awkward silence. He still couldn't understand how prices were
what they are in this day and age.
" So what can I get you tonight Steve?"
" You remembered my name. "
" Of course I remembered your name. A handsome guy like you. Now what can I get
you? "
Steve blushed lightly. " I'll have 3 of your world's best cheeseburgers with 2
orders of fries and a large vanilla shake. "
" I'll get that right to you." Lotterea walked away with Steve's order.
Ten minutes pasted before she came back with Steve's food and shake.
" Here you go. Hope you enjoy everything. I told Jimmy to make your
cheeseburgers doubles for you."
" You didn't have to do that." Steve said as he looked at the plates she was
sitting in front of him. She put a bottle of ketchup on the table as well.
" It wasn't a problem. Jimmy doesn't mind. It's his place, his rules. He let's
me put extras every now and then. So don't worry about it."
" All right then. Who am I to question a pretty dame." Steve picked up a burger
and took a bite. He was surprised by the great taste. " 's good."
" I knew it would be. Just call me if you need anything."
Lotterea walked away before he could say anything else. She had a plan in place
to get him to her. It had taken no time at all to get the previous owners to
sale and pack up. After a quick run down of the surveillance that had been
collected on the good Captain since his return to the world, and his feelings
of lost. She knew this would be a likely place for him to come to.
Lotte walked to the storage room of the diner, and called her father.
" Père; J'ai fait ce que vous avez demandé ..."
" Il est complet, alors?"
" Non, je n'ai pas terminé la récupération. Monsieur Rogers génie génétique est
bien plus avancé que d'abord estimé. Il me faudra un certain temps pour lui de
copier complètement." Lotterea told her father.
" Combien de temps cela vous prendra?" He asked.
" Je ne sais pas. S'il vous plaît faites-moi confiance père que je vais faire
ce travail."
" Continuer, mais si vous me manquez la table de dissection attend." Her father
threatened.
" Oui Père. " Rea answered.
The dial tone sounding told her that she had better succeed or else. She moved
to go back to Steve.
" How are you holding up over there?" Rea asked as she came back over toward
Steve.
" Everything's good. This tastes amazing. I haven't had a burger like this
since I was a kid."
" I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." Rea said as she brushed her hand across
Steve's shoulder. " Do you need anything else?"
" No this was more than enough. I actually should get going."
" Okay then let me get your check, and I can ring you up at the register.
Steve stood and followed Lotterea to the cash register. " How much do I owe
you?"
" It's $35 for everything. "
Steve pulled out his wallet and paid. " Thanks again. I'll see you around."
" See you later Steve. "
" Thanks Rea." Steve turned to leave.
" Steve hold on a moment." Lotterea called as he was at the door.
" Is something wrong?" Steve asked as he turned back around.
Lotterea came over to Steve and held out $5 dollars. " You forgot your change."
Steve took the money. He had thought he gave her exact, but maybe he was wrong.
" Thanks."
" It was nothing special."
Before he could react Lotterea stepped close and reached up. She put her hands
on his neck and leaned up placing a quick kiss on his cheek. She dragged her
hands down his neck as she pulled away.
" There you go a little sugar to keep you sweet and to keep me on your mind."
Lotterea said with a smirk. " I'll see you around Steve."
Lotte gently pushed Steve through the doors and back outside into the chilled
night air.
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Steve walked back to his S.H.I.E.L.D issued apartment in a bit of a trance. He
thought about his time so far out of the ice and how this latest round in his
life was starting to get stranger than he had expected it to. Even stranger
than facing aliens and an Asgardian Prince with daddy problems.
As he opened the door to his building he moved to his floor and saw his
neighbor trying to open her door. She looked tired from a long day at work.
" Need help with the door. "
Agent 13 let out a sigh to play her part. " Thanks if you don't mind. Work was
draining today. I could barely see the keyhole since I'm so tired. "
" It's none at all." Steve took the keys from her, and opened her door. " There
you go. I'm Steve."
" Thanks again Steve; I'm Sharon."
Steve moved to stand next to his apartment door. " Good night Sharon." He
opened his door.
" Night Steve." Sharon said as she went in the apartment. Her mission was to
watch and report on the Captain. Maybe even assist if it came down to it.
Steve gave a small wave from his open door and walked in. He moved to his room
quickly. Where he sprawled across his bed. Steve touched the side of his face
that Lotterea had kissed. It felt tingly from her touch. His neck felt the same
way too. Rea's touch was so different from everyone else's. Hell he definitely
knew she was bolder then most who looked at him. Did she realize that he was
Steve Rogers aka Captain America; maybe? If she did was she just like all the
other women who threw themselves at him looking for a good thing or maybe even
notoriety by trying to sleep with him. He didn't know, but she was nice. Steve
would give her that until something otherwise came out. Sighing Steve stayed
the way he was. He knew sleep wouldn't be coming any time soon. When the sun
light crested the sky sending light into his eyes then he'd move.
_________=========_________=========
Lotterea sat silently in the booth that Steve had eaten in. She had already
ordered Jimmy to close the diner and pull the window covers so that no one
could see in. Rea had even put up a sorry we closed early sign. As she sat
Lotte concentrated on what she had adsorbed already of Steve's DNA. Using that
as a guide for her body she took the spoon he had used to eat part of his shake
with and stuck it into her mouth. She could feel her spit coat the spoon.
Immediately trace amounts of Steve's saliva began to grow and multiply. When
the sample couldn't be copied more without degrading she stopped and swallowed
what was in her mouth. Lotte repeated this process on the rim of his cup as
well.
After she was finished Lotte could feel just the bare basis of his DNA sequence
forming. The casual touches wouldn't ever be enough, and the kiss to the cheek
hadn't gotten very much.
" Not enough." She lamented to herself. Lotterea stood and picked up the
dishes. She put them in the sinks before locking and leaving her cover story.
" I'll make this work." Lotterea promised herself as she walked into the
Washington night.
(End of Flashback)
===========================
 
Present Day -
Steve shook his head to clear the memories. He moved closer to Lotte. Curiosity
compelled him to run his hand across her cheek. He felt the same spark he
always felt run through his skin when he touched Lotte. Slowly Steve ran his
hand down her body till his palm covered her abdomen. He gently pulled up her
shirt and layed his hand flat against her skin. The affect was immediate his
whole hand felt like a numb tingle was going through it. Shocked he pulled
away, and fixed her clothes.
" Everything okay with you Captain? " Goldeman asked as she came back into the
room.
" Dr. Goldeman.... ”
” Prep is complete for now. Move her to her room for now. ” Goldeman ordered.
Agents and medical staff moved to comply while Steve just watched on...
 
 
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Translations for Lotte's conversation with her Father:
" Père; J'ai fait ce que vous avez demandé ..." - Father; I have done as you
asked...
" Il est complet, alors?" - It is complete then?
" Non, je n'ai pas terminé la récupération. Monsieur Rogers génie génétique est
bien plus avancé que d'abord estimé. Il me faudra un certain temps pour lui de
copier complètement." - No. I haven't completed the retrieval. Mister Rogers
genetic engineering is far more advanced than first estimated. It will take me
some time to copy him completely.
" Combien de temps cela vous prendra?" - How much longer will this take you?
" Je ne sais pas. S'il vous plaît faites-moi confiance père que je vais faire
ce travail." - I don't know. Please trust me father that I will make this work.
" Continuer, mais si vous me manquez la table de dissection attend." -
Continue, but if you fail me the dissection table awaits.
" Oui Père. " - Yes Father.
***** The Lemurian Star *****
Chapter Summary
     Lotterea's being transferred .... Maybe?, and Steve is still all over
     the place. What's our brave Captain going to do?
Chapter Notes
     This chapter starts my use of dialogue from the movie Captain
     America: Winter Solider. No copy write infringement is intended. This
     is only a work meant for the enjoyment of myself and those that read
     this story. All added components and AU/AH plot to the Winter Solider
     script belong solely to me.
      
     Also I'm looking for a beta for this story. Right now I do all
     editing myself, but I feel now I need another pair of eyes on this
     work. If you or someone you know is a great beta leave me a message.
See the end of the chapter for more notes
Chapter 7: The Leumarian Star
Steve's head hurt, no his heart hurt. He loved Lotte with all his heart, but
she was HYDRA. The very organization that he had given his life to destroy
years ago. How could he trust her? How could he trust himself again? To make
matters worse she was pregnant with his child; their child. Something that was
fast growing inside of her and Fury was shipping her off to God knows where.
Coulson; who he still couldn't believe was alive would be transporting
something that he'd always wanted in his life away in just 7 short hours. Would
he even get to keep his baby? Would they even let Lotte hold her child or rip
it away from her the moment it was out of her womb? Between Lotte's abilities
and Erskine's serum the baby would have some kind of ability. Steve just knew
that his Irish-Catholic ma was rolling in her grave over the conniption his
life was taking. She would have boxed his ears something fierce for how he was
letting Lotte be treated. Steve sighed as he watched Lotte being prepped for
transport.
Feeling overwhelmed Steve headed from Lotte's room. His hand still tingling
from its brief contact with Lotterea's skin. Hoping that a few rounds with a
punching bag would help give him some perspective Steve headed for the gym.
Little did he know that his life was only going to get worse before it got
better.
@#########################@
Alexander Pierce would have gladly shot someone in the face if it meant that it
would end his current round of problems. One of his best assets was currently
locked away from him. Leaving him with his only recourse to send in the Winter
Soldier. He'd have to be brought up on the changes that his newest handler was
going through, but it was a minor inconvenience to ensure that she and the baby
were returned to HYDRA intact. Pierce stood up and readied to leave so that he
could plan things accordingly.
@#########################@
" You asked to see me Sir? " Natasha spoke.
" I have a mission for you and the good Captain. " Fury said as he pulled up
image of a ship on the screen behind him. " This is the Lemurian Star it's a
mobile satellite launch platform.
" What's the problem? "
" The problem is that it's been hijacked by Georges Batroc, and I want to know
why. Gather Mr. Rogers, and meet with S.T.R.I.K.E.
" Director do you think Steve is in any condition to go out into the field? I
doubt he'll leave knowing that Raina is going to be transported to the Fridge
shortly. " Natasha said voicing her concerns.
" While you're concerns are duly noted the Captain will be going on this
mission those are my final orders. I've already told Rumlow to assemble his
team, and I’m sending a notice to Steve on his Starkphone. GPS has him
currently headed toward the Washington Monument; retrieve him and head out.
Mission parameters will be sent to you as you prep to go.” Fury ordered.
“ Sir; while I understand that she's a threat, and we hardly know anything
about her biology I highly doubt that Steven will just continue to sit back and
let you take her away. Especially take away what could possibly, no definitely
is his baby. He'll snap out of his self imposed state long before she's gone
which could to a few problems for you. “
“ I'll take that into consideration Agent Romanoff. Now head out. “
“ Yes Sir.” Natasha left without any further words being spoken. She pulled her
own Starkphone out when it chimed that the mission brief had been uploaded as
she headed to the garage for a car. After giving the specs a brief overview
Tasha checked GPS to find Steve’s exact location.
@########################@
By the time Steve had finished changing into his workout clothes he had changed
his mind on going to the gym. Instead he took to going outside for the feeling
of fresh air and a view of his nation’s capital hoping that it would do him
some good. He hadn’t realized that the hours had been slowly passing by as he
looked to the sky and saw that it was still early morning. First light was just
about to break. Steve took off at a brisk pace. Running was cathartic for
Steve. As he began his trek around the Monument he noticed someone running
slightly ahead of him.
“ On your left.” Steve said as he passed the gentleman.
With each pounding step a bit of Steve’s worries disappeared for the time being
. Exercising was by no means going to solve his problems that he had with Rea
being a HYDRA agent, or the baby that's on its way. Frustrated once again Steve
poured on more speed and was soon once again passing the same man.
“ On your left.”
“Uh-huh. On my left. Got it.” The stranger replied.
Going around again Steve added to his run before taking the same route around
the Washington Monument again. He prepared himself to tell the same guy that
was running to watch his left when suddenly the guy said …
“ Don’t say it. “ The stranger took a quick look back at Steve. “ Don’t you say
it…”
Steve smirked and put on a burst of speed. “ On your left.” He said with a
smile as he passed the African-American gentleman.
“ Come on!” The stranger shouted.
Steve just continued to smile and run along. By now the morning light was
streaming across the sky and more people were out starting their day. After
making his way through his 3rd lap Steve found the man that had been jogging
earlier resting against a tree breathing heavily. He stopped to see if he was
okay.
“ Need a medic? “ Steve asked with a smile.
“ No I think I need a new set of lungs. Dude you just ran like 13 miles in 30
minutes.” He said with a slight pant.
“ Guess I got a late start.” Steve told him
“ You should be ashamed of yourself. You should take another lap around.” He
turned his head to the side for a moment to take a breath. “ Did you take it? I
assumed you just took it.”
“ What unit you with?” Steve asked.
“ 58th Pararescue, but now I’m working down at the VA.” He motioned for Steve
to help him stand. “ Sam Wilson” He introduced himself as Steve pulled him up.
“ Steve Rogers.”
“ I kinda put that together.” Sam said. “ It must have freaked you out coming
home after the big defrosting thing. "
“ It takes some getting use to. It was good to meet you Sam.” Steve told him as
he began to walk away.
“ It’s your bed right?” Sam called out.
“ What’s that?”
“ Your bed it's too soft. When I was over there I would sleep on the ground.
Use rock for pillow like a caveman. Now I’m home laying in my bed it's like..”
“ Laying on a marshmallow. Feels like I’m gonna sink right to the floor.” Steve
cut in. “ How long?”
“ 2 tours. You must miss the good old days.” Sam said expressing what he
thought was more than likely true for Steve.
“ Well things aren’t so bad. Foods a lot better. We use to boil everything; No
Polio’s good. Internet so helpful, been reading that a lot trying to catch up.”
Sam thought for a moment. “ Marvin Gaye. 1972. Troubleman Soundtrack.
Everything you missed jammed into one album.”
“ I’ll put it on the list.” Steve said as he brought out a small notebook to
add Sam’s suggestion. As he finished writing his phone beeped signalling him to
a message from Natasha.
“ All right Sam; duty calls. Thanks for the run. If that’s what you want to
call running.”
“ Oh that’s how it is? “ Sam challenged good naturedly.
“ That’s how it is.” Steve continued to joke.
“ Okay; anytime you wanna stop by the VA and make me look awesome with the girl
at the front desk.” Sam said with a smile.
“ I’ll keep it in mind.” Steve told him as Natasha pulled up to the curb.
Tasha rolled down the window of the expensive sports car she was in. “ Hey
Fellas. Either one of you know where the Smithsonian is. I’m here to pick up a
fossil.”
“ That’s hilarious.” Steve joked as he walked to get into the car.
Sam squated down to see who the driver was. He smiled wide when he saw the
incredible red head in the drivers seat. “ How you doing?” Sam asked Nat.
“ Hey.” She replied back with a sexy little smirk.
“ You can’t run everywhere.” Steve told Sam as he buckled his seatbelt.
“ No you can’t.” Sam said as he looked on at Natasha. Before he knew it the
gorgeous sports car was shooting away from the curb. He sighed and began to
think about meeting the legend himself Captain America.
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Indian Ocean
Lat: 16N 55' 12.06" Long: 72N 56' 7.09"
" The target is a mobile launch site platform the Lemurian Star. It was setting
up their last payload when pirates took em 93 minutes ago. " Rumlow informed
his mission teammates.
" Any demands? " Steve asked.
" A billion and a half. " Rumlow told him.
" Why so steep? "
" Because it's S.H.I.E.L.D's. "
" So it's not off-course. It's trespassing. " Steve said with a small frown.
" I'm sure they have a good reason. " Natasha said as she looked over the
situation report.
" You know I'm getting a little tired of being Fury's janitor. " Steve said
while looking at Natasha.
" Relax it's not that complicated. " She retorted.
" How many pirates? " Steve asked turning his head back to the Holo-screen.
" 25. The top mercs are lead by this guy Georges Batroc. Ex-DGSE Action
Division. He's at the top of Interpol's Red Notice. Before the French
demobilised him he had 36 kill missions. This guys got a rep for maximum
casualties. " Rumlow answered Steve.
" Hostages?"
" Mostly techs, and 1 officer Jasper Sitwell. They're in the galley. " Rumlow
responded.
" What's Sitwell doing on a launch ship? All right I'm gonna sweep the deck and
find Batroc. Nat you kill the engines and wait for instructions. Rumlow you
take aft and find the hostages. Get em to the life pods; get em out. " Steve
said giving mission orders.
" S.T.R.I.K.E. you heard the Captain gear up. " Rumlow ordered his team.
The teams moved to get ready as the quinjet headed toward the Lemurian Star.
" Secure channel 7." Steve said unto his comm mic.
" 7 secure. " Natasha confirmed." Did you make a decision yet? " She asked
Steve.
" A decision on what? "
She gave him a pointed look." On Raina. "
Steve looked contrite. He'd been focusing on his current mission only. Glad for
the welcome reprieve the mission gave him from his chaotic life.
" Not at the moment. I've been keeping myself focused right here for now. If I
allowed myself to think about Lotte right now, or even the baby I wouldn't be
able to move. This mission would have to go on without me. "
“ If it gives some peace of mind. I got a last minute message from Fury saying
he’d delay moving Raina until we’re back.” Natasha told Steve quietly.
“ Why’d he message you?”
“ He wanted me on transport detail. I may have inferred that nothing good would
come from leaving you out of decisions that deal with her & the especially with
the baby in a subtle way. ”
“ You didn’t have to do that, but thank you Tasha.”
“ We’re coming upon the drop zone Cap.” The pilot announced.
“ I know Fury thinks I got taken in by Lotte, but something isn’t right on her
end… Don’t give me that look Tasha…. Regardless of her status as an enemy agent
what we had ... ” Steve shook his head. “ … have is …”
Steve ended their quiet conversation by stopping himself from saying anything
else with jumping out of the quinjet. He decided in that moment that he would
get the answers he needed out of Lotterea. That he’d be a father to his baby. A
baby that was a miracle in it’s own right.
" That's what I thought. " Natasha said to herself mentally as she finished
buckling her parachute. She knew that with a small push Steve would realize
that he needed to face things.
" Was he wearing a parachute? " Rumlow's second in command asked as he watched
Steve jump from the quinjet.
" No. No he wasn't. " Rumlow replied as he began to make his way to jump as
well.
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The fall from the quinjet was easy, and the chilled water of the Indian Ocean
helped clear Steve’s head. By the time he had finished climbing the anchor
chain to board the ship Steve was back in the frame of mind he needed for this
mission. Vaulting onto the ship he quickly spotted a guard that had just passed
him . Steve jolted forward to wrap the man in a choke hold. Satisfied that he
was unconscious Steve dropped him and moved forward.
From there things were a blur of motion.Steve used his shield as a boomerang to
knock forcefully into a pirate while kicking another in the gut; sending him
flying over the side of the ship. He didn’t have to do much else as his shield
rebounded off the ship and struck more of the pirates. He charged ahead ramming
pirates over the side railing, or knocking them out as a primary way of
removing the mercenaries out of his way. The few who chose to go against him in
a hand to hand fight easily found themselves outmatched and on the floor in a
matter of seconds. One very unlucky merc who tried to pull the fire alarm got a
knife put through his hand before being kicked in the head.
Things went on that way for a few more minutes with Steve using his shield as a
boomerang again, and more hand to hand fights as the Vibranium shield whizzed
around the ship. Steve was just cracking someone over the head with his shield
when a pirate came up behind him demanding that he stop before he shot him in
French. Before anything could be done the pirate was dead on the ground from a
single shot fired by Rumlow as he landed on deck.
“ Thanks.” Steve told him.
“ Yeah you seemed pretty helpless without me.” Rumlow replied with a smile as
he stripped off his used parachute.
The other members of S.T.R.I.K.E. landed next and began to fan out across the
ship.
Natasha landed last amongst them and expeditiously righted herself to walk
along with Steve for a brief few moments.
“ So what do you want? A boy that can be a junior or a sweet little girl with
big brown eyes for yourself. ” She asked immediately continuing their
conversation from the jet.
“ Secure the engine room, then ask me baby questions.” Steve told Tasha. He
refused to think about anything but the mission for now.
“ I’m multi-tasking.” She said before jumping over the railing to head to the
engine room.
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They'd chosen a well hidden place for him to meet his contact. The message was
well timed seeing as how his handler had been incommunicado for the past 4
days. She had ordered radio silence while she tried to further her part of the
mission. While he waited the Asset did something that his handler had been
slowly incorporating into a instruction for him; he thought. Not about anything
that could corrupt his conditioning, but about the stillness of the trees in
this part of the Potomac Overlook Regional Park. The tranquillity of being in a
free open space. Sometimes he got the feeling that he wanted more for himself;
a name at least. His handler had a name; it was Lotterea or Raina depending on
who was around.It never lasted long and the Asset knew if he spoke about it to
the doctors they’d wipe his mind agin. Make him a blank slate to program for
the next mission. No he wouldn't say or do anything to encourage what must be a
flaw in his conditioning.
Hearing brush break in the short distance the Asset rolled his shoulder
listening to the soft whirl as Vibranium plates shifted and locked in place.
" Hail Hydra. " A gruff voice said as he broke through the treeline.
The Asset said nothing as he moved from the cover of the trees to stand in
front of the intermediary agent here to give him his status update.
" Not much of a talker huh? It's all right. I'm John Garrett.
“ My orders? “
“ Straight to business I see.” Garrett took a flash drive from his jacket
pocket. He handed it to his silent counterpart.
The Asset said nothing as he took the flash drive and left a silently as he
came. His programming demanded that he look over his orders immediately, but it
was more than that inside he felt as if he didn't get his current handler back
something would change irrevocably. He shook himself and headed back to his
hidden location.
Chapter End Notes
     Wow. It's really been almost an entire year since I've updated. I'd
     like to say I'm sorry to all those who've read this and wanted an
     update sooner. Life has not been kind lately, but I'll be trying to
     do my best. So here's a holiday update, and hopefully I'll have
     another update for New Years Day! I also want to say : Thanks to all
     those that have reviewed so far, left kudos, and those who've read my
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