The Younger Agent - Natasha Romanoff x OC

Chapter 122 - Demon Dogs

The transport over ended fairly swiftly, and soon the march to the front lines began. As per usual, Eleanor stuck close to Natasha's side as they strided forward with the Wakandans. Eleanor was unsure of the customs in this land, but from the various uniforms, with varying people leading the different groups, she assumed that there were multiple forms of clans, or groups along those lines. If it weren't for facing imminent death, she would have been curious to learn more about the culture and customs. Another time.

Steve, Bucky, Iron Hulk, and the two of them, along with the Wakandans came to a standstill as brief chants began alongside them, ending as quickly as they had began. King T'Challa turned to talk to the man next to him, the one leading the people in the different uniform, though Eleanor did not pay attention to what was being said as she stared out across the grassy plains, her stomach twisting and turning with nerves. From this viewpoint she had no choice but to stare at the alien ships in front of them, having landed by crushing parts of the forests of Wakanda. They were tall, and reminded her of a famous building from her home country, in London. The Shard. It was tall, spiked, some flat edges. The Shard didn't normally come in multiples with smoke billowing from it though.

Mentally she knew she was feeling wobbly, a lot was at stake. This wasn't the same as any of her other endeavours as an Avenger. This statistically didn't seem to have as many positive outcomes. This was the situation in which she felt she had the least control.

How could you win against a Titan?

Natasha looked across to Eleanor as The Black Order started to approach the forcefield barrier of Wakanda. "We're gonna give it our all", Natasha nodded, an aura of confidence around her. She couldn't lose, there was too much at stake. They had to save the entire world, but she also had to make sure her entire world, the one who would be on the battlefield with her, stayed safe, stayed alive. There was no other option.

"Our all", Eleanor nodded along as her eyes darted down, before she looked back up, planting a fake smile on her face, a soft one that gave Natasha hope. A smile that she was glad to see at least one more time before the turmoil started.

"That's our cue", Steve muttered as the alien Titan spawn got closer. Eleanor and Natasha nodded simultaneously as they began the slow, yet intimidating walk down to the barrier alongside Steve and King T'Challa.

What was noticeable about the current interaction, was the lack of one of the alien Titan spawn which Natasha was quick to point out with a slight frown on her face. "You will pay for his life with yours", one replied. Well, he was dead then. Whoops. "Thanos will have that stone", she spoke with a subtle scrunch of the nose.

The four standing in front of her remained a stoic force to be reckoned with, even if internally Eleanor felt as though a wrecking ball was driving itself through the contents of her brain. "That's not gonna happen", Steve spoke for the group, a cool tone. Eleanor knew she wouldn't achieve that at this moment.

"You are in Wakanda now. Thanos will have nothing but dust and blood", T'Challa spoke from the edge of the group, imposing more confidence into the situation. Unfortunately, this confidence did not deter the invaders in front of them, as she looked between the group of humans in front of her as though they were pathetic bugs, destined to be squashed.

"We have blood to spare", she spoke dryly before raising her weapon, calling upon the army behind her, as the ships' outer shell layer began to shift upward. They had no choice but to walk back to the front lines with their army, or they'd surely be squashed by the enemy if they remained the only four by the barrier.

"Shitting fuck", Eleanor grumbled as they made their way back, the way this army was going to come at them already looked daunting and they weren't even being attacked yet. Bucky looked ahead, but spoke to Steve as they slotted themselves back in amongst the home team. "They surrender?".