Starks Pheonix {2}

Fifteen

*2 days later*

Clint waited until after the meeting, wanting to hear it all first, before he headed to one of the other conference rooms. Slipping inside, he turned looking up at the camera in the corner, knowing that she would be watching... 'Iz, we need to talk, now. Either you come here, or I'll come there..'.. Not a minute later his phone pinged with a message, and he nodded to the camera. Heading to the elevator, to go to her and Tony's floor, he just hoped she would listen.

When the doors opened, she was stood there, with her arms folded, giving him a irritated look... 'You got five minutes Clint..'.. She walked off and he followed, sittibg down in the couch while she went to the kitchen, getting them both a drink... 'Honestly, out of everyone, I thought it would be Nat. You don't get enough credit..'.. She came over, handing him a beer and sat down sideways to face him.

'I see better from a distance, you know that..'.. He took a sip, watching her... 'So what's the plan?..'

'Apparently you're all going to check out a base in Sokovia and retrieve the scepter. That's all I know..'.. She rolled her eyes.

'Really want to play this game Iz? I got no problem letting the others know. We've worked together, I've known you long enough, that you're up to something..'.. Her face was blank, and he took a shot, hoping he wasn't right... 'Hydra can't come for you, if you're dead, right?..'

'Even if I was, they'd still come for the body..'.. She took a large drink... 'I won't ever be a Hydra puppet or weapon. Only way to ensure that, is to die, preferably in a large firey explosion, taking them all with me..'

'So you're planning on dying?..'.. He asked, with a sigh.

'You make it sound so depressing..'.. She scoffed... 'One life for the hundreds I could be made to kill? Thousands? It's a shit deal, but one I'll gladly pay..'

'Tony doesn't know, does he? Or Steve? Bucky?...'... He shook his head, looking away... 'Iz, there's got to be something else...'.. He turns back to her... 'We're going to get the scepter, it's worth a shot..'

'It broke down the walls that were created in my head Clint, who's to say that it will help? Or that it won't trigger the soldier in me? It's too big a risk to take. You know I'm a deadly assassin, I won't ever put any of you at risk, especially Stark..'.. She drained the rest of her bottle, putting it on the coffee table... 'And you're not going to say anything about it either..'

'And why's that?..'.. He tilted his head, watching her.

'You forget, I helped to set up that thing you wanted, when you joined. I know everything, remember? The soldier in me gets activated, she'll come for everyone..'.. She gave him a pointed look... 'My life for that of everyone else. Im asking you, not to say a damn thing. I need you, to trust me on this..'.. She hated that she brought up his family, but she knew the soldier in her would rip them apart.

Clint felt a stab of anger at her for mentioning it. He was pissed off with her, for all of it... 'I do trust you Iz, you know I do, I just want you to tell me what your plan is..'

'Nope. You don't need to know..'.. She gave him a small smile... 'I just need you, to make sure that Tony will be ok..'.. An alert popped up on her watch, and she frowned, heading to her laptop on the dining table. Pulling it open, she saw a figure stride in, from the balcony upstairs... 'Great, glitter sparkles is here..'

She stood up, and gestured for him to do the same... 'Thor has arrived, let's go..'.. She walked over to the elevator and the two got in, heading up to the main floor. She looked across to Clint... 'No matter what, do say a thing. Just trust me..'

He sighed in defeat and nodded at her... 'I promise..'.. She gave him a small smile, and the doors opened out onto the floor, and she walked out, straight over to Tony... 'Hey hero..'

Tony turned, seeing her there and he felt relieved that she had left their apartment... 'Hi honey..'.. He pulled her close, kissing the side of her head... 'Jarvis let you know he was here?..'.. He gestures to Thor.

Yeah, hey Thor welcome back..'.. She smiles across to him.

'Lady Izzy..'.. She gave him a look and he cleared his throat... 'Apologies, Izzy.  I have come to assist in the mission. Captain has informed me of your revelation, and I do not know what to say..'

'Its ok Thor, it's a shock to us all too. Will you be staying after the mission?..'.. She asked, heading to the bar, needing a drink. She would speak to him privately later.

'I will return the scepter to Asgard, after Stark and Banner are finished with it. It is possible it can help you..'.. He said, watching her as she poured everyone a drink.

'It is a theory, but we don't know how long it would take to test it..'.. She gestured for everyone to come grab a glass... 'Once we've done the tests on it, take it with you, and then when we need it, could you return with it?..'

Thor picked up his drink... 'I will speak with Odin, and inform him of your situation. I do not see any problem..'.. He smiled across at her, and she nodded.

'Abiut damn time you surfaced..'.. She looks behind the team, seeing Maria walk in with Nat... 'Thought you had forgotten about the rest of us..'.. Maria literally shoved Tony and Clint out of the way to get to her, pulling her in for a hug.

'Can't breathe here..'.. She choked out, and Maria stepped back, only for her to be constricted by Nat... 'Damn you women are emotional..'

Nat scoffed as she stepped back, before slapping Izzy across her upper arm... 'The fuck was that for?..'.. Izzy asked, scowling at her.

'We're emotional? You're the one who locked herself away for the past week, instead of letting us help you deal with it. How do you think we felt? Watching you let this destroy you, and not being able to help? I've been worried that I'll walke up one day to find you've killed yourself, just to stop them from getting you..'... Nat ranted, folding her arms.

'You done?..'.. Izzy out her hands on her hips, as she rolled her eyes at Nat... 'I needed to deal with this shit, as you put it. So yeah, I locked myself away and broke down, but I didn't want anyone to see me like that. I'm here now, aren't I? Ready to do this, with all of you..'

'I will never understand women..'.. Bucky shook his head, sighing and downed his glass in one.

'Me either, and I got the most complex one of all..'.. Tony replied, and felt a smack to the back of his head.

'Thats my daughter you're talking about..'.. Steve scolded him.

'To be fair, he is right..'.. Izzy shrugged, picking up her glass... 'I got so many personalities, identities..'.. She took a sip as the raised an eyebrow at Tony... 'Its like dating multiple women at once, never know what you're going to get really..'

Tony chuckled as he came around to her side, putting his arm around her. Her gaze caught into Clint, and she saw him give her a little nod. She knew her plan was coming together, now she just needed a moment with Thor, to ask for his help...

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