Shatter: A Marvel Fanfiction

Natasha

I wake up the next morning in Steve's bed confused. I thought I fell asleep on the couch. I realize Steve might have moved me. Where is Steve? I get up and walk into the living room and kitchen area. Steve is at the stove cooking. He's still in his clothes from yesterday. I realize I still am too.

"Morning," Steve says. "I'm making breakfast if you're hungry. You like eggs?"

I nod. I notice I have finally woken up at a decent time. It's seven thirty. I walk over to him. "Need any help?"

"I think you're good. I'm just about done. Thanks," he smiles.

He finishes up and we sit down at the table and eat.

"So, what was Fury saying to you last night? Was that when I fell asleep?" I ask.

"Yeah. He pretty much said the same thing to me about not running off on impulse. I think all is forgiven since we didn't completely jeopardize the mission." I feel relieved at that. He adds in a low whisper, "He said that Sharon had found the exact location of HYDRA. He wants us to formulate a plan by tonight."

I nod. "Sounds good. Hey, did you move me in the middle of the night or something?"

"Yeah. You fell asleep on the couch. Figured you'd be more comfortable in the bed. I took the couch."

"You didn't have to do that, you know," I tell him.

"I wanted to. It was the nice thing to do."

I smile again and continue to eat. "So, where are we meeting Fury and Sharon?"

"This office... I'll show you later."

We finish eating, and after the kitchen is clean, I go to the spare bathroom to change my clothes. Steve changes in his bedroom. I gather my duffel, and we leave. Steve said he would drive me home after meeting them since my car was destroyed in the attacks. He also said he'd come with me to get a new one after everything is over.

Steve drives us to this big building where offices are available upon reservation. We find Fury and Sharon already in the room waiting for us.

"You're back," Sharon says to me. "You doing okay?"

"Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine."

"Well, we are glad you're here. You know how these girls fight better than anyone. We need you."

I nod ready to start planning. "So where exactly is this base?"

Fury answers, "On the Taymyr Peninsula. Siberia. The location of the old Red Room. I guess they decided to fix the place up. Something tells me they want to recruit more young girls too. So," he takes a pause, "we need to destroy the place but get any recruits out of there."

We all nod in agreement. I feel a plan forming in my head.

"I need to go there. Alone."

Steve looks to me surprised. "What? Nat, no! It's not safe for you."

"I'm the only one they will trust, and they will check to see if you are hiding in my transportation. Here's my idea. I fly there in a helipad alone. I want you behind me and landing a few miles out. Knowing them they will be checking to see who is entering their premises. Steve, Sharon, you guys are going to lead this. Can either of you fly?"

Sharon nods.

"Good. You fly. Leading a good amount too. Carrying many troops. Well trained troops. Be ready to use the guns on those. They are well trained fighters, shooters, anything. Be at your best tomorrow. Fury? What do you think?"

Fury nods. I have his approval. He gets out his phone, probably to gather troops and the rest of the Avengers. I know with them we have a shot.

"And one more thing," I add. Everyone looks back up to me. "I want to bring out the new recruits. I want to be the one to get them out. Steve, I want you to be the only one with me." Steve agrees and we have our plan.

Fury tells us we will meet tomorrow morning by the old SHEILD building. Helipads and copters will be ready there. The Avengers need to be suited up, armed, and leaving at eight.