The Reaper's Keeper

Chapter 8

"I want to help." You look at Natasha expectantly as she came to observe Dr. Cho check your vitals. Hearing the gist of what happened, you can't help but feel responsible for the events that occurred. 

"Please, let me come with you." You heard them earlier that they found where Ultron is and they're planning to come after him.

"No. You have to stay here with Dr. Cho for recovery. You've been through a lot. We can't risk-" Before she could finish, you intercepted her.

"Risk hurting you. Or anyone for that matter." You look down in guilt and shame.

"That's not what I-" she sighed. "Look, we can't risk losing you again. Especially this time." Natasha came closer to your side and tries to put a comforting hand on your shoulder but you flinched.

"Natasha, I know how much more dangerous I've become. The Hydra..." You took a deep breath. "I'm starting to remember. All of it. It's a reminder of what I'm only capable of." You take in her reaction but you can't decipher the look on her face.

"I'm only just a weapon. Or worse, a killing machine." With teary eyes, you look back at Natasha. "So please, just this once. Let me help." You pleaded but Natasha could only shake her head at you.

 "I'm sorry. I can't let you come with us..." You look away at her to blink the tears away. "But..." She gently took your chin to face her. "You can help by staying here. I'll let Hill fill you in on everything and let you assist her with whatever."

"Really?" You hesitantly ask in a small voice. She just gently wiped your stray tears away.

"Of course, do you trust me? Because I trust you." Surprised by her sentiment, you returned her smile and nodded in agreement. 

"Good, so stay here while we're out there. We'll be back sooner than you think." She kissed the side of your head before bidding her goodbye. 

You can only wish and hope that they return safely.

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That sooner never came. 

You were just informed by Director Hill that they're in hiding because of what Ultron did. You can never fault the team for that, so you just waited patiently for their return.

They let you wander for a bit inside as long as you get back to your room after. While mindlessly walking around, you noticed a presence on the other side of Dr. Cho's lab. You were confused because there was no one else on that side of the room aside from you and Dr. Cho, and she was at her desk working.

"What is it, Y/N? Is there something wrong? Are you okay?" She noticed you staring warily at the door.

You shake your head at her. "I- uhh, what's in there?" You point at the room and slowly moved closer. 

"Oh, there's nothing really there. Do you wanna check?" You nod at her as you felt a gentle tug when you moved closer. "If that's okay with you, please." She just smiled at you as she punched something on her keyboard to give you access.

You walked through the door and immediately, your senses heightened as a figure in the corner emerged. 

"Wanda?" You breathed out. The figure turns out to be Wanda, one of your companions when you were being held captive at the Hydra base. 

She rushes to you and gives you a bone-crushing hug. You return it immediately. If it wasn't for your enhanced strength, you would both be on the floor at the impact. But Wanda already knows your abilities, so she's got nothing to worry about.