The Assistant

Part 66

6 Months Later

Everything had changed after that kidnapping, part of me knew it would be hard to go back to shield and after a tough conversation with Natasha, we agreed that I would but with limitations.

I stayed at home looking after Mila, she was starting to become more intrigued with our jobs. It had been hard to explain what we did but as soon as I said we were super secret agents, she never asked again.

One of my new job roles was to train in hand to hand combat, after defeating a super soldier, they figured I had done well and was able to show people what I could do.
Wanda, Pietro, Peter and I had regular sessions where I could show them new moves and the best we to defends themselves. They all might have powers but to start with, they were terrible at fighting.
It took a long time but eventually, they understood that they couldn't rely on their powers, sometimes people would be able to stop them and they'd need a backup to fall on.

We were in a session when we all heard the noise, "where is she?" was being screamed down the hallway as they all looked at me.
"I don't think I've done anything wrong" was the only thing I managed to reply before the redhead stormed through the door

Y/N- hey hunny
Nat- Nope, don't hunny me
Y/N- Oh shit
Nat- yes, oh shit

I could hear the giggles behind me as Pietro couldn't stop laughing. Without thinking, I reached my hand out catching the knife which Nat had just thrown
Y/N- you aren't allowed to murder our friends
Nat- count yourself lucky
He'd gone in a flash, probably finding somewhere to hide that wasn't in this country.
The others followed him out leaving Natasha and I on our own

Y/N- are you going to tell me what's wrong or do I have to guess?
Nat- I know what you're up to
Y/N- excuse me?
Nat- oh don't act so surprised, I'm a spy, we work things out
Y/N- care to tell me what that is?
Nat- oh no chance, I'm not going easy on you

She stormed out of the room, nearly ripping the door off its hinges as it slammed behind her
Clint- what was that about?
Y/N- Jesus! Were you listening the whole time?
Clint- yes
Y/N- I have no idea what she's on
Clint- your girlfriend is weird
Y/N- she's your best friend

I'd taken a seat on the bench when my phone started ringing, Fury.
I could feel the tightening in my chest when Clint noticed, taking the phone out of my hand and sitting next to me
Clint- hey what's wrong?
Y/N- when I joined Shield, I relished the phone calls. The feeling of being needed and my skills being put to good use but now, this phone call hurts me to the point where I feel like I'm suffocating. I don't know whether they need me to help someone or if that someone is already gone
Clint- does Nat know?
Y/N- I don't think so

The door opened as we were talking
Wanda- The Director needs you Y/N, now.
I grabbed my things and headed his way, it must have been urgent if he sent someone after me.

Fury- you didn't answer
Y/N- yeah sorry.
Fury- I wouldn't be doing this unless it was urgent
Y/N- what's up?
Fury- we need you to go in undercover
Y/N- excuse me?
Fury- if I could send anybody else then I would hit you are the only one I trust to do this
Y/N- clue me in then

There was an upcoming charity event and there had been whispers of a potential assassination plot against the one who runs the charity.
Putting agents undercover would help to thwart the potential plan and help save somebody who was trying to make the world a better place.
Oscar and AJ would be there with me whilst Stark, Rogers and Romanoff would be representing the Avengers.

I headed back to my room with the mission briefing, Natasha sat on the bed waiting for me.
Y/N- are you going to shout at me again or?
Nat- you'll figure it out
Y/N- I genuinely have no idea what you're talking about
Nat- good.

She genuinely confused me. I don't know if I was supposed to figure this out but I didn't have time, there was a mission I needed to brief for and I didn't have long.

*The Next Night*

The door of the car opened as Oscar offered his hand, I accepted graciously as we linked arms walking up the stairs to the gala entrance.
AJ was posing as a waitress, it allowed her to keep an eye out for weapons or people who could cause trouble.

The orchestra playing their smooth tones as guests stood in their groups discussing a range of topics.
Y/N- everyone in position?
AJ- yes
Oscar- all good here
Y/N- Maria, all looking clear?
Maria- nothing on cameras, looking good.

That was the signal for the Avengers to enter with the wanted man, Michael Henderson.
He was rich but not just rich, like filthy rich. He was a close friend of shield and often donated money to ensure our futures could continue as we were.
He worked in the science industry developing medications but for shield, he developed enhancements and weapons.

Raptures of applause filled the room as the sound of music dulled into the background.
Michael walking down the main hall shaking hands with multiple people whilst being followed by his security team.

Maria- Guys, we've got incoming.