Marvel One-Shots

Clintasha (Clint + Natasha)

Title: The Cat Conspiracy

Natasha Romanoff was lounging on the couch in the living room of Stark Tower, scrolling through her phone while waiting for Clint to return from his latest ‘super-secret’ mission.

She had no idea what kind of trouble he was brewing up this time, but she knew it would probably be something ridiculous.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Clint burst in, a wild look in his eyes.

“Nat, you won’t believe what just happened!” he exclaimed, waving his hands dramatically.

She raised an eyebrow, putting her phone down. “You accidentally hit on another waitress at the diner?”

“No, better! I discovered a cat!”

Natasha’s confusion deepened. “A cat?”

“Yeah! A stray! And it’s, like, a ninja cat! I swear it can dodge arrows!” He dropped his backpack on the floor and pulled out a small fluffy orange kitten that had somehow managed to hitch a ride home with him.

Natasha stared at the creature, which was currently trying to climb up Clint’s arm like a furry mountain climber. “Clint, why did you bring a cat home? We already have a full roster of Avengers; we don’t need to adopt strays.”

Clint pouted, the kitten now perched on his shoulder like a tiny, orange parrot. “Look at him! He needs a home! Plus, I named him ‘Fury’—because he’s got one eye!”

Natasha couldn’t help but snicker. “You do realize it’s a cat, right? It’s not going to be the next Avenger.”

Clint grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “I dunno. I think he has potential. Watch this!” He took a piece of string from his pocket and dangled it in front of Fury.

The kitten immediately lunged at the string, its little paws swatting at it with fierce determination. Clint laughed as he watched it tumble over, only to spring back up and attack again.

“Okay, that’s adorable,” Natasha admitted, trying to suppress a smile.

“See? He’s perfect!” Clint said, now fully convinced that his new feline companion would join their ranks.

“Okay, but if he starts chewing on my weapons, we’re having a serious conversation.” Natasha crossed her arms, but her stern expression cracked as she watched Fury chase the string with wild enthusiasm.

Suddenly, the door swung open again, and Tony Stark strolled in, holding a coffee mug that read “World’s Best Genius.”

“What is this?” he asked, eyeing Clint, who was now rolling on the floor with Fury.

“His name is Fury,” Clint proclaimed proudly.

“Seriously? You’re naming a cat after the Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D?” Tony shook his head. “What’s next, a hamster named Thor?”

“Actually, I was thinking of a ferret named Loki,” Clint replied, grinning.

“Just remember, if this cat starts plotting world domination, you’re both taking the blame.” Tony pointed a finger at Clint before heading into the kitchen.

As Tony walked away, Natasha leaned down and picked up Fury, who immediately snuggled into her embrace. “You know, I think he might actually be a good addition.”

“See?” Clint beamed. “You’re already bonding with him! It’s destiny!”

Just then, Bruce Banner walked in, looking frazzled. “Guys, have you seen my—”

He stopped mid-sentence as he spotted the kitten nestled in Natasha’s arms. “Is that… a cat?”

“His name is Fury,” Clint said, puffing out his chest in pride.

Bruce sighed. “Do you have any idea how hard it is to run a lab with a cat running around? They knock over everything.”

“Not if he’s trained!” Clint insisted, pointing at Fury, who had now rolled over and fallen asleep in Natasha’s lap.

“Good luck with that,” Bruce muttered, shaking his head before leaving the room.

After a few more rounds of play and a minor chase through the apartment—where Fury had managed to scale the curtains—Clint plopped down next to Natasha, who was still scratching the kitten behind the ears.

“Alright, what’s our mission with Fury?” Clint asked, resting his head on her shoulder.

“Training him to avoid arrows?” Natasha suggested with a smirk.

“Or plotting to steal the snacks from the kitchen?” Clint replied, matching her tone.

Natasha chuckled, her heart warmed by the unlikely duo. “Looks like we’ve got a great cat conspiracy on our hands.”

And so, the Cat Conspiracy began, with Natasha and Clint teaming up not to save the world, but to keep a little orange ninja cat from causing chaos in Stark Tower.