Daydreams

"Where the Snake Bites His Own Tail"

Apologies for leaving y'all at such a cliff hanger, I promise y'all that there will be many more to come throughout the conclusion of "Daydreams". Thank you so much for y'all's support! This Chapter will be in Natalee's POV, and as you can tell from the title, she's going to be oblivious to this whole chapter. ENJOY!

James kept calling out to the Image-Mirage--or whatever he calls it--even after it dissipated. James ran his hand through his hair, causing it to become messy. Uncle Bucky looked traumatized. He turned to Uncle Clint then James, "Where do we need to go?"

"The Avengers Tower where Thanos got defeated." James said emotionless. 

Uncle Bucky went back to the Captian's seat in and turned the plane 180*.  

James began to walk in circles and muttering to himself repeatedly. Something like "Healing Kiss" "The Sisters" and "What Planet?" I sighed to myself. I've never seen James this worried, but then again I haven't seen him in 10 years. "James," I whispered. He continued muttering. "James," I say more loudly. Continues muttering. . . . "JAMES!"

He finally turns to me. "We're both in this together, why don't you tell me what you're thinking," I lay my hand on his shoulder. He lays his hand on top of mine and smiles at me. He opens his mouth, but then groans in pain and staggers backward and grips his head. He pants kneels to the floor, I immediately follow him in the pain in my head. The last thing I see and hear is Uncle Bucky and Clint call out our names and rush to our sides. Uncle Bucky to me, and Uncle Clint to James. My hearing fades and my vision blurs. I start to hear mom's voice. Natalee. I am alright, please tell James that, not your brother, my James. We found a place to hide for now. Please hurry and find us. Vision made the code a little easier by risking lives. Find where two lakes meet. Where the Snake bite's his own tail. Where all truth is revealed behind Space and Sacrifice. Find us Natalee.

My vision clears and my hearing fades back in. I feel weak. Uncle Bucky has his hand on my back, and I fell. I'm so weak. James rushes over and shakes me awake. When my eyes fluttered open and James hugged me in relief. Uncle Clint called out to us, "We're here." 

We all rush to the window, James and Uncle Bucky letting me lean on them for support. I don't recognize where we are, all I know is that we're in New York. Everything below us was black and remains of a crumbled tower. An 'A' in the middle of the crash site. There was ash everywhere you looked. There was a little shed in the far side of the crash site. We landed right in the middle and we all stepped out. 

Two ladies walked out the shed and met up with us. One had blonde hair and the other was a brunette. Uncle Clint and Bucky said greeting to the older lady, saying the name Pepper. James was rising up and down on his heels and was fidgeting with his fingers like I do when I'm nervous. The brunette pushed a strand of hair behind her ears and blushed when James and her locked eyes. "Hi, James." She muttered shyly. 

"Hi, Morgan," he replied shyly. I am so confused now. James is NEVER shy, but then again I haven't seen him in 10 years. I walk up to Morgan and hold out my hand. "I'm Natalee," She shakes my hand, "James' little sister." Morgan's eyes grow wide and turns her head to James. "You never told me you had a little sister!" 

James rubbed the back of his neck shyly and only replied with a soft, "Yea, sorry about that. . ." 

"So what brings y'all back here. None of the Avengers have come back here since Tony died," The older woman called Pepper said.

Morgan suddenly looked sad. The gleam in her eyes that were once there, vanished. She folded her arms and looked down. Pepper passed her daughter an apologetic glance and continued talking to Uncle Clint and Bucky. James' expression softened to concern and held out his hand to Morgan. She looked up and held his hand. James tugged her to him and embraced her. Morgan's head rested on his chest and she looked more relaxed. James rubbed her back softly and rest his head on top of her's muttering softly, "I'm sorry. It's okay." 

What in the world is going on?

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Mrs. Stark or Pepper escorted us smack-dab in the middle of the Crash Cite. James and Morgan were behind me. Morgan was leaning on James' shoulder, while James had his arm around her. I plan to tease him about it later.  

We all divided up to find whatever we were looking for. "Why do we need to be where this 'Thanos' guy got defeated?" I ask James.

"Mom said, "Find where the Snake bites his own tail". Thanos thought he was gonna win, but eventually in the fight with the Avengers he played in their favor, causing his own demise. Snake. . .bites own tail." 

"Dang," I mutter. "You're good at figuring out all this code stuff."  Morgan went searching with her mother, Uncle Bucky, and Uncle Clint. 

I lifted a big rock to see underneath, then let it fall back. Perks having father's strength. . .or so what Uncle Bucky says. I hear James strain then call for me, "Nat, help me lift this!" I look at our surroundings. "NATALEE!" 

"Coming!" I called back and rushed to my brother's side. When I reached him, he was trying to lift the 'A' symbol I saw earlier. We both try to push it on it's side, but then pushes back on top of us. Overwhelmed by the weight, James and I both called at the same time, "UNCLE BUCKY!! HELP!" Uncle Bucky appeared at our side in a flash, and immediately started helping us. His metal arm whirred like it did just before Uncle Bucky slammed the arm the lock on his and mom's hideout in their early lives. With the help of our uncle, we flipped the symbol on its side to reveal Russian writing. 

Uncle Bucky immediately began to skim the writing. He eventually covered his mouth and looked to us. "Do you know where that racoon is? With the Spaceship? Or the chick with the terrible hair cut?" I gag. I've never hear him use the term, 'chick' to describe a woman. 

Pepper and Morgan came to us. Morgan replied. "I can get you in touch with Carol," 

I look at Morgan to James to Uncle Bucky to Uncle Clint. "Who the heck is Carol?"