Science and Magick (LokixOC)

Chapter Eight

Zoë shifted uncomfortably between Steve and Sam as they looked at the fresh tombstone that read Fury's name. "I can't stand cemeteries" she muttered to herself.

"So, you've experienced this sort of thing before?" Fury asked as he approached from behind them.

Seeing the man in sunglasses and a hoodie was a little surreal, no more dapper pirate.

"You get used to it" Steve said, probably to the both of them.

"We've been data mining Hydra's files with Zoë's help, looks like a lot of the rats didn't go down with the ship. We're headed to Europe tonight, wanted to asked if you'd come?" Fury directed to the three of them.

Steve looked over at Zoë beside him "Sorry, but there's something I gotta do first" he replied.

Zoë nodded "I have a lot to set right before I can play the righteous hero" she confirmed.

Fury nodded and looked at Sam "What about you, Wilson? Could use a man with your abilities" he asked.

Sam looked at Steve and shook his head "I'm more of a soldier than a spy" he answered.

Fury sighed "Alright then" he said before shaking each of their hands "If anyone asks for me, tell them they can find me right here" he gestured to the grave as he walked away.

"You should be honoured, that's the closest he gets to saying thank you" Nat mused, walking over.

"You not going with him?" Steve asked.

She shook her head "No" she said.

"But you're not staying here?" Zoë asked, a little disappointed that she wouldn't be able to spend more time with the woman.

Nat shook her head again "Nah, we blew all my covers. Gotta go find some new ones" she explained.

Steve nodded "That could take a while" he countered.

Nat smiled "I'm counting on it" she agreed.

Zoë smiled sadly and stepped forward to hug her "Thanks for everything Nat" she appreciated.

The woman hugged her back "You better keep in contact, let me know how much trouble these two are getting into" she answered.

Zoë nodded, pulling away "Of course" she agreed.

Nat smiled and looked back over at Steve "And you, do me a favour and call that nurse" she requested.

He chuckled and shook his head "She's not a nurse" he argued.

"And you're not a SHIELD agent" Nat retorted.

Steve sighed and nodded "What was her name again?" He asked.

"Sharon, she's nice" she replied.

"I'll hold him to it" Zoë promised.

Nat grinned and Steve rolled his eyes "Stay safe" he said, giving his friend a hug.

When they separated, Nat walked away and Sam joined the two of them. "So you're going after him?" He asked.

Zoë nodded "You don't have to come with us" Steve assured.

Sam nodded "I know" he said before smiling "When do we start?" He asked.

Steve smiled back and looked at Zoë "Ask our resident kid genius" he teased.

Zoë rolled her eyes "You know, you're technically only a few years older than me. You didn't age while you were frozen. Sam do you see me as a kid?" She asked turning to the other man.