Time to shine

Why

Dr Banner had stepped out of the elevator to stare Tony down, who had the most entertaining expression on his face. A childish pout. Steve had his arms crossed and stood leant against the nearest wall, an eyebrow arched as he watched on in amusement. '' Hey! How come you always blame me?'' Tony started, pointing a finger at his own chest. I however, was not going to just stand here and wait for them to notice me. I rolled my eyes at the scene and held Algebra against my chest as I stepped into the elevator. I stood on my tippy-toes and pressed the number for the ground floor. As the doors closed and the elevator started moving, I let out a soft sigh. That was close, I thought, I need to be more cautious. I made a satisfied hum every time the elevator lowered a level, my little back pressed against the wall as I rest my chin on Algebra's head. I did lose my cool too much, up there. Risking exposure of my powers just because Tony got me agitated. ''Anthony Stark... Tch.. '' I grumbled out, my eyebrows furrowing in dismay. I knew he was someone special in his behaviour, yes, but this was far worse then I could have thought. I glanced up as the elevator dinged, the doors opening quickly. Back to my apathic face. Trying to silence all the information and details around me. 

Algebra was squeezed tightly as I stepped out of the elevator and made my way towards the exit. Freedom. ''Excuse you, pipsqueak.'' I heard an all too familiar voice sass behind me. I froze. It couldn't be... ''Mr Stark.'' I groaned out as I looked over my shoulder, my facial expression falling to a sour one. ''Is it not illegal to follow underaged girls?'' My eyes narrowed as I turned around completely, my doll having to take my anger as I squeezed her relentlessly. ''You and I both know why I am here, little mouse.'' Oh. So NOW, when it is least appreciated, he can be serious. ''I do. You have no authority over me, you are not my parent, and I am nothing but a stranger to you. Revel in your golden tower, and leave me be before I get angry.'' I spoke through gritted teeth, having a hard time controlling my emotions. My powers. And to silence those around me. Because a few people in this busy tower's ground floor, had stopped walking and turned around to face us. Stare at us. To see all this unfold. Because why was Tony Stark, THE Tony Stark, talking to a little girl that obviously didn't want anything to do with him? ''I checked your dna while you slept. According to every database on the world, you do not exist.'' He shot back, a brow arched as if to challenge me to defy his words. But I'm not stooping to his level. I did not and never will, exist in any database. ''That is correct. Any other questions before I take my leave? '' I replied softly, taking a few steps towards the entrance. '' Actually, yes. What were you looking for in my car? JARVIS didn't say you were interested in anything specific.'' Tony asked, genuinely curious this time. I turned my back to him as I continued my walk to the exit. '' A reason to continue my life.'' I admitted as I walked through the doors. And it was true. I needed a purpose or I would end myself. These powers, these curses, brought me nothing but misery so far. If I could not even find a purpose with an Avenger, then I would not find it in this life. Perhaps the next. I ignored the footsteps behind me as Tony rushed outside to try and grab me. I flicked my wrist and watched as he fell down, before I took off in a sprint. '' Algebra!'' I braked and turned around, but it was too late. Tony stood up and held the doll in his hand, staring directly at me. My heart pounded heavily in my chest as tears gathered in my eyes. I couldn't get the doll without being caught and so, with the tears now streaming down my cheeks, I took off. I ran. I left the only thing I ever truly cared about. The only thing that was mine, and that I loved so deeply. The one thing that had been with me from the start. I lost it.