Chapter 11: Clint Barton: The Hawk

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Dani has been living with the Clevelands for a few months. William warmed up to her and even taught her how to dance ballroom. Dani also taught Acacia self defense in their free time.

"I have to leave. SHEILD is still after me and I don't want you guys to get hurt." Dani explains. Acacia embraces Dani tightly and wraps a scarf around her neck. "There. Stay safe and please come back to visit." Acacia says. "Of course." Dani replies gently before leaving.

" Dani replies gently before leaving

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A few weeks ago 

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A few weeks ago 

Natasha's POV

"Dani's still out there." Natasha crosses her arms with a sigh. "You both know that I left her. I have to find her somehow." She states in anger. Laura frowns. "I know honey, but you have to be patient, okay? Fury knows what he's doing." She softly says. 

Natasha shakes her head. "He really doesn't. She's 15, Laura. Next thing we know, Fury is going to recruit Dani into SHEILD like us and I really don't think any teenager should join SHEILD." Natasha quietly reflects on all of her good memories. Clint puts a hand on Natasha's shoulder. "She's going to be fine, Tasha. If Dani is anything like you then I know for a fact that the kid is strong as hell." Clint states.

Natasha smiles slightly. "Thank you, Clint. She really is." She whispers. "Of course, Nat." The archer replies and returns the smile.

Present 

Dani's POV

Dani flew over to America and was now peacefully in a cafe. That's when she gets the feeling of being watched. She leaves to an alleyway and notices a man following her. He corners her.

She notices the bow and arrow and eventually the familiar face. Dani turns around poised, with a look of murder in her eyes. "Hello, Clint Barton." She kicks him off his feet and pins the man down with her leg. "You killed my sister, American!" The redhead says in anger. The man's eyes widen.

"I didn't kill your sister. She's my best friend. Who the hell told you that shit?" He says trying to reason with her, but she repeatedly punches his face. "She's gone, because of you!" She's says in rage. 

Dani decides to steal one of the Barton's arrows to slit his throat, when he grabs one faster and puts it to her forehead. 

It shocks her and her vision blurs before returning to a void of inky blackness.

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Dani wakes up in a chair. She was zip tied 3 times. If it had been rope she could've freed herself. Even cuffs, the girl could've taken a bobby pin hidden in her hair and clicked the lock free.

A man walks in and Dani glares. She knew this man. Nick Fury. The Director of SHEILD. "Why didn't you just let Clint Barton take me out, Nick?" The girl questions in anger. First she loses her sister and now she cannot find her other sister.

"That was not his intention, Ms. Romanoff. Agent Barton was sent only to take you in. I want to help you. Also, most people don't usually call me 'Nick', it's Fury." Fury says. Dani shakes her head and rolls her eyes at the last part. 

"Why should I trust you? Also it's going to be Nick or Spy Pirate, your choice." The girl replies. Dani sees a woman enter as well. She seemed familiar and had red hair. 

It's Natasha Romanoff. Her sister. The younger girl's jaw drops and tears fill her eyes. "Close your mouth, you'll catch flies." Natasha comments with a chuckle. "Anyways, it's been awhile, dumbass." She says affectionately with a smile.

"What do you want?" Dani asks coldly with a glare. "Well as Fury said we only want to help you." She says replies. "Тогда зачем оставлять меня!?(Then why leave me!?)" Dani yells out in betrayal.

Natasha avoids Dani's gaze. "Ты оставил родную сестру(You left your own sister!)" Dani cries out. "Прости меня, сестренка. Я должен был вернуться за тобой.(Forgive me, little sister. I should have come back for you.)" Natasha says and strokes Dani's hair gently.

After Dani calms down Fury clears his throat. "How would you like to join SHEILD, Ms Romanoff?" He asks and Dani chokes on air. "W-what?" Dani asks. "Would you like to jo-" Fury starts, but Dani cuts him off.

"I heard you the first time, just caught off guard...why me?" She asks confused. Fury smiles. Dani could tell he doesn't do this a lot usually. "You're very good at what you do, not to mention the fact you took out how many of my agents when you were like 6?" Fury asks and Dani shudders. On that same mission, Sylvia Barton died.

Dani sighs softly. "I'll have to think about it." She says softly. "I'll allow it." Fury replies. "Can I go or do I have to stay tied to this chair?" She asks raising an eyebrow. Fury nods at Natasha and Natasha cuts Daniella loose and the two sisters properly hug for the first time.

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"Wait so we're just letting her on S.H.E.I.L.D.? Didn't she try to kill me?" Clint asks in shocks. Dani notices the bandages on his face and looks in guilt. Natasha gives Clint a look.

"Yes, we are. You two need to watch over her." Fury says. Natasha nods, but Clint starts to throw a fit. "Babysit her!? Babysit the deranged Russian assassin kid who thought I killed my best friend???" Clint asks and Natasha smacks him on the head, having enough. "Ow!" Clint exclaims and rubs his head.

Fury sighs softly. "Agent Coulson is on a mission and you two happen to be on break. Perfect condition to watch over Ms. Romanoff here, before she makes a decision." Fury replies.

Clint pouts. "Fine."

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Dani warmed up to Clint slowly, but surely. The redhead learned that the archer has a wife named Laura Nelson. She lived in an apartment with him and her sister in Queens, but also worked with them at SHEILD. Dani and Natasha also made a deal to start over their relationship as sisters.

The 3 eventually make it to the apartment floor and Dani already memorizes the number 520. She didn't need to look as it was a part of her training to just pick up things like that.

Clint unlocks the door and the three walk in. "Honey, we're back." He says. Laura smiles. "Oh good I have some news..." She trails off noticing Dani.

"Who are you, dear?" She asks Dani.

"Daniella Romanoff, Natasha's baby sister." The redhead replies with a smile.


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