MCU Shifting || My Experiences

My First Day Shifting

The very first time I shifted to my MCU DR, I woke up in my bedroom in the tower. The first person I interacted with was Steve Rogers. He had come to my room (as he did daily) to ask me if I wanted to go for a run with him that morning. I remember the absolute excitement and fear that coursed through my body hearing his voice. I was in a place so new, yet so familiar and it was quite overwhelming to take in. I also was being hit with a wave of emotions and memories of who it was that I had been in that place that was somehow my home. After a few moments of me trying to grasp and understand what the hell was going on and that I had really shifted there -and of course Steve calling my name repeatedly- I had finally answered him. He left me to get ready which prompted me to excitedly jump on my bed.

After my run with Steve, we went back to the tower, which was where we were met by Tony. I remember him asking me if I was ready for my big day. It was my initiation day to join the team! That definitely got my heart racing if the run didn't. For the initiation, I'd have to go through a series of tests. Physical and then a verbal one. The physical tests were mostly simulations. Basically, I was put into a room where a scenario would be created and brought to life. For example, a building is on fire. I have a crowd of civilians who are stuck inside. How would I save them and get them to safety at that moment? I would have to be quick on my feet, physically and mentally. There were many scenarios that I had to experience and work through in order to be deemed fit for the team. There were situations that tested stamina, endurance, how well I worked under pressure, etc. It was very exhausting but very rewarding. After all of this, I then had to go through my first official press conference. This, in my opinion, was so much worse than the physical tests. I hate speaking in public and especially when cameras and microphones are involved. The people present were allowed to ask practically anything and It was up to me to determine whether or not I should answer and how. This was the final test and definitely the most stressful.

When it was decided that I could handle being a part of the team, there was paperwork to be done. So. Much. Paperwork. But based on where I started and where I am now, I'd say it was all worth it.