It's was been a few days since Elena died and I have to go to court, about what had happened to SHIELD. Steve's in the hospital and Sam called that he'll take the shift. I cried all night. I looked down at my hands and I feel like I have Elena's blood on them, trying to stop the bleeding. I wore a black pantsuit and a white button-up shirt with my black heels and headed off. I walked into the court. Paparazzi and reporters were there.
"Why haven't we yet heard from Captian Rogers?" Said a committee member. I brushed the tip of my nose from my crying and spoke.
"I don't know what there is left for him to say. I think the wreck in the middle of the Potomac made his point fairly eloquently."
"Well, he could explain how this country is expected to maintain its national security now that he and you have laid waste to out intelligence apparatus." He said.
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"HYDRA was selling you lies, not intelligence."
"Many of which you seemed to have had a personal hand in telling."
" Miss Stark, you should know that there are some on this committee who feel, given your service record, both for this country and against it, that you belong in a penitentiary. Not mouthing off on Capital Hill."
"You're not going to put me in a prison. You're not going to put any of us in a prison. You know why?"
"Do enlighten us."
"Because you need us. Yes, the world is a vulnerable place, and yes, we help make it that way. But we're also the ones best qualified to defend it. So, if you want to arrest me, arrest me. You'll know where to find me." I got up from my chair and walked outside.
A few days Later, I went to the cemetery. I went to drop some flowers for Elena and I walked to where and Steve and Sam were. I had Bucky's file that Steve asked me. I saw Nick leave. I spoke."You should be honored. That's about as close as he gets to say thank you." I put on a smile.
"Not going with him?" Steve asked me and walking up to me.
"No. My boss wants me back home, safe and sound. Also, a few days to be 'Normal.' Would be nice" I looked at his blue eyes.
"I'm sorry for your loss." I gave him a shy smile.
"That thing you asked for, I called in a few favors from Kiev." I gave him the file. "Will you do me a favor? Call that nurse."
"She's not a nurse."
"And you're not a SHIELD agent."
"What was her name again?"
"Sharon." I smiled. "She's nice." We both looked at each other. Some part of me wanted to kiss him and never let go and the other half is I want him to be happy with her. I leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. "Bye, Steve." My voice sounded soft and sweet.
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"Be careful, Crystal." He said and I walked away.
"Same to you too. I might not want to pull on that thread." I walked to my car and shed a tear. I turned on my car and headed back home where the tower was.
