You are everything ⴵ [Natasha Romanoff]

Chapter 49

Chapter 49
Nat's POV

I was sitting in my office completing paperwork when my phone rang. It was Fury, he had to be calling about a mission, that's just about the only reason he called.

It was late afternoon and the setting sun was casting an amber hue across the room. The kind of light that makes Claire glow.

I wish she was here, she makes even boring paperwork fun.

I was so tired. I just wanted to finish all this work and go to bed. Ever since Claire was attacked in her room if felt like I haven't been able to sleep well. I constantly worry about her. In my dreams I can't protect her and I feel like that's what's happening in reality as well.

I felt chronically sleep deprived at this stage. I was use to not getting much sleep at all. But my currently sleeping situation was even more dismal than usual, which was saying something.

I picked up the phone knowing that Fury would be requesting me to go on another mission. I felt like I couldn't complain. I choose this life, and I do love it, but sometimes a girl just needs a break.

"Hey Fury".
"Nat, how are you?"
"I'm fine. And you?".
"Same old same old you know".
"How can I help you Nick?".
"I need you to come to headquarters and bring Claire please".
"for a mission?".
"It is, I need someone I trust, and that is you Nat".
"And what exactly do you need my help with, and why Claire?".
"I'll explain what the mission entails when you get here. As for Claire, I see potential in her and I need her to be around some good influences like you".
"Director Nick Fury thinks I'm a good influence. Well hasn't that just made my day".
"You think you're funny don't you. Don't make me regret saying that Romanoff".
"When do we need to be there?".
"I need you both here in an hours time please".
"I can make that work. Is that all?".
"I actually do have something I need to ask".
"And that would be?"
"What's so different about Claire?".
"What do you mean?".
"Well normally you argue with me if I send you on a mission with anyone but Clint, Steve or Yelena. You're not protesting this mission with Agent Rosewood, why?".
"She a good person. We work well together and she's got some great fighting skills and her powers are strong".
"There is more to it, I can tell".
"We work well together And I don't mind her company, that's all".
"If you insist. Well you best go get ready. Don't be late".
"I'll see you in an hour than, bye Nick".
"See you then Nat".

The phone call ended and I placed my phone down on the desk in front of me.

I knew Fury trusted me, he's said it so many times now, but it was still nice to hear those words. Fury, as annoying as he was, meant a lot to me. He and Clint gave me a chance when they didn't have to. Because of them I now have a purpose, I get to do good things and help people, I have a family, I had the chance to save my sister and now I have Claire. I owe them everything.

I hadn't even realised my slip up while we were talking in the phone. Of course he would find it odd that I didn't complain about the mission. If I wasn't working with Clint, Steve or Yelena I would argue with him, every time. I just worked well with all three of them. I loved team, solo and pair mission. Even better if it was one of my top three because it made the mission so much better. But I kicked up a fuss every time Fury assigned me to a mission with someone else. But now my top three all moved down a spot, my favourite person to go on any kind of mission with was Claire.

With a frustrated sigh I stood and made my way out of my office, rubbing my eyes as I walked. I sent Claire a message letting her know we were leaving soon. When she didn't reply I walked around the ground floor looking for her.