I'm Sorry | Natasha Romanoff

Chapter 4: Hydra

An: Ngl I didn't have a plan for this story so I am just going with the flow. Unedited Long Chapter today :)

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Months had passed since Jenna's last encounter with Natasha , and in that time, the landscape of Hydra had changed dramatically. Jenna had orchestrated a meticulous plan to dismantle Hydra's operations, sending Natasha coordinates for various Hydra bases scattered across the globe. One by one, the Avengers had swooped in, neutralizing each threat. The result was a rapid disintegration of Hydra's infrastructure, leaving chaos in its wake.

Natasha had become a key player in this unexpected crusade. Each time a note arrived, containing only coordinates and no further explanation, Natasha couldn't shake the feeling that behind these mysterious directives lay the hand of Inferno. The clues, the precision, the way the information seemed to align perfectly with Hydra's vulnerabilities—it all pointed to a singular source.

She couldn't ignore the lingering sense of doubt that accompanied every successful operation. Despite the tangible benefits of Inferno's assistance, Natasha found herself questioning her true motives.

Marcus, the last remaining leader, teetered on the brink of madness. The rapid dismantling of Hydra's operations had left him isolated and desperate. With each passing day, his ability to lead slipped further away, revealing the deep cracks in his leadership. This unraveling was no accident; it was precisely what Jenna had planned.

Jenna had orchestrated the meticulous dismantling of Hydra with a clear goal in mind: to drive Marcus to the edge. By systematically targeting key Hydra bases and eroding their infrastructure, she had created an environment of chaos and instability. Her intention was not merely to dismantle Hydra but to destabilize its leadership to the point where it would collapse under its own weight.

Every decision, every piece of intelligence Jenna had provided was designed to exacerbate Marcus's sense of desperation. The constant pressure and the rapid loss of power had pushed him to a breaking point, making him increasingly erratic and unhinged. Jenna knew that a leader like Marcus, who thrived on control and order, would be particularly vulnerable to such tactics. Her plan was to exploit these vulnerabilities, knowing that a broken leader would lead to a broken organization.

As Marcus flailed, clinging to the remnants of his crumbling empire, Jenna's strategy was coming to fruition. His mental instability and the resulting chaos were exactly what she had anticipated, creating the perfect conditions.

Marcus summoned Jenna to the command room. The once-pristine space now mirrored the disarray of his mind, filled with scattered papers and a palpable sense of impending doom. Marcus's frantic energy was evident as he paced the room, clearly overwhelmed by the crumbling empire he was tasked with salvaging.

When Jenna entered, Marcus's gaze was intense and fraught with urgency. Without wasting time, he slid a mission file across the desk towards her. The file bore the Hydra emblem, its contents hidden behind the cover but clearly critical. Jenna took a steadying breath and opened it, revealing a detailed plan to secure a list from the Secretary of State. The documents outlined how these codes were essential for Hydra's last-ditch attempt to regain control and influence over various security systems.

Marcus's voice was strained as he explained, "Hydra is on its last legs. We need a way to regain some control, and we've identified a list of key contacts who hold critical influence. The Secretary of State has them, and we need you to secure their cooperation. Go through the list and convince each person to align with our cause or provide the leverage we need with any force necessary."

Jenna's lips curled into a satisfied smile as she took in the details of the mission. The list of contacts, handed to her on a silver platter, was an unexpected bonus. This opportunity was tailor-made for her talents. The ease with which the information had been provided was almost too good to be true.