Blue Wolf (BEING REWRITTEN)

2. It's really him..

My first shift as Mrs. Stark’s new assistant/secretary/whatever the job title is, it’s going to start in a few hours. I can’t fully be her assistant/secretary because I’m 14 but I’ll still help her out. I’m just going to say I’m her assistant. 

I changed into a nice blouse and new black jeans. I put my hair into a nice high ponytail. I need to make a good first impression.

After getting together I walked to the Avenger Tower, where I’m supposed to meet Mrs. Stark. I walked to the registry. “Cassandra Natalia.” I said to the receptionist. “Last name?” she asks. I gulp,

“R-Romanoff.” I say.

The receptionist types into her computer and nods. She hands me a badge that’s attached to a lanyard that I put around my neck. "32nd floor.” She says, I nod, ”Thank you.”

I went to the elevator. “Floor?” A voice says. No one’s in here with me. It must be an AI. “32.” I say. The elevator begins moving. I steady my breathing. Why am I so nervous? I’ve never understood why I stutter every time I say Romanoff. It’s just a last name. No big deal.

A few minutes later the elevator beeps and the elevator doors open. I’m greeted by the group from Two Stories, plus some new faces. They all stop talking and turn to watch me. The woman with chin-length red hair has her hand on her firearm holster. “I’m the new assistant to Mrs. Stark.” I say. They all relax a fraction. A woman I recognize as Pepper Stark walks in. “Nice to meet you...” She says, shaking my hand. “Cass.” I say. “Your full name?” she asks. “Uh, Cassandra Natalia.” I say. “Last name?” Tony Stark asks. “Cassandra Natalia R-Romanoff.” I say. Everyone freezes.

“Did you say Romanoff?” Tony Stark asks. “Yes, sir.” I say. Why are they shocked by this? “Nat?” Tony Stark asks, turning to the woman with chin-length red hair. She’s frozen. “Who are your parents?” Tony asks. None of your damn business.  “Pardon me sir, but I’m here for my job.” I say. Nat quickly leaves.

“Yes, of course. Come along.” Mrs. Stark says, saving me from having to answer the question. She gave me a run-down of the basics I’ll be doing as her assistant. She says that I can wear whatever I want but no crop-tops, tank-tops, short shorts, those kinds of things. I don’t wear those anyway so it doesn’t have a huge effect on me. I wear leggings, jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Don’t forget beanies.

Some big story is playing on the news when I walk back into the living room to grab an apple for Mrs. Stark. Who tells me to call her Pepper. I don’t pay attention to the news as I type up a few documents for Pepper.

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“Cass!” Pepper calls out. I turn around. “Yes, ma’am?” I ask. “I need you to stay at the tower for a week or so. Full-time.” she says. “Uh, yes of course.” I say. “Great. We have a room prepped for you.” she says. I nodded, and she led me to my temporary room.

It was spacious and grey and white. Gender neutral colors. She left me to change, saying dinner will be in an hour or so. I changed into black jeans and put on a light blue hoodie over my grey tank-top. I went to the living-room to retrieve my work laptop. So I can type up some emails and documents. The Avengers were all talking and laughing. Wanda was running around, clutching a bag of popcorn while Clint chased her.

I stopped when I saw who was talking to Steve. He turned and stopped when he saw me as well. Everyone noticed the two of us staring at each other.

“Okay, how does the Manchurian Candidate know the assistant?” Tony asks. I bite my lip. It really is him.

“I never expected to see you again Barnes.” I say. “Likewise, Doll.” I roll my eyes at the nickname. He doesn’t get to call me that. I stay still and so does he. “7 years, Barnes. 7 damned years.” I say quietly. Everyone’s silent and watching. He’s silent as well, “...Doll.” I raise my hand to stop him, "Don’t call me that. You caused me those 7 years. 7 years of pain and torture. 7 years. I watched my brother and sister die in front of me. I watched my best friend kill my brother and sister..” I say quietly furious. Each word bites. Bucky’s silent.

“Would someone please explain what’s going on?” Tony asks, breaking the silence. “Tell Pepper I can’t stay. I’ll be back tomorrow.” I went to my room, grabbed my backpack and left.

I reached “home” and climbed up the fire-escape. Closing the window behind me. How can he just show up and pretend everything is fine? He killed Madilyn and Maddox! In front of 11 year old me!

He just wants this to be water under a bridge? He just wants me to pretend that it’s completely fine? He just wants me to pretend that it never happened?

I climb into my sleeping bag and cry myself to sleep.

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A/N: That was fun to write.

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Next chapter is going to be a bit gruesome but this whole book is. I'll put a disclaimer in the description of the book.

I feel bad for Cass. Especially for what the future holds for her. I carry the power of her future in my hands. Muhahahaha!

I'm just stalling until I reach 1k words. There's another part to this chapter that I'll publish either today or tomorrow.

I wrote this chapter 13 days ago. I write lot okay?

Let me know if the translations are incorrect. I'll be using Google Translate a lot. (I know it's not 100% accurate)

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