Repressing Memories [A Sequel of Sweet Memories Suddenly Forgotten]

Chapter 22- War is Upon Us!

Persephone stood in the doorway to one of the clothing rooms as she watched the twins finish getting themselves ready for the big fight. The one main thing occurred to her after talking to James and that was the fact that she hasn't really talked to the twins as of yet. Not really, anyway. She could understand that they were making a huge decision on changing sides because they hated Tony Stark and his weaponry – it's the reason why their parents are dead. It's the reason why Winter went and recruited them in the first place under Hydra's orders.

"You two ready?" She announced her presence to them, making them jump just a little in their skin. In her hand were two small earpieces; the instruments they use during missions to communicate to each other on the field. She already had hers in and ready to use but the twins still needed them - they were, of course, apart of the Avengers' now.

Wanda was the first to speak up, her voice hesitant, "Winter? Uh, I mean yeah, we- we're ready." Quickly putting on the red jacket Pietro had thrown at her earlier. It did look pretty nice and it suited her hair color.

The moment the name 'Winter' was mentioned, Percy couldn't help but grimace although didn't react as badly as she used to. "Call me Percy." She told the pair, rather using that name. "But on the field, you can call me that if you wish."

Pietro couldn't help it, the question that's been buzzing around in his head for ages was now slipping out. "Why didn't you tell us your name was Persephone Rogers?" He asked, remembering the hurt he felt and he was sure his sister felt the same the moment they found out the truth. Winter had been someone they could count on at that point in their life and one she just ... vanished. It was like she never existed and no one even breathed her name again.

Percy bowed her head, sighing in the realization that they didn't know yet. Part of her thought Ultron would have told them after finding her with the Avengers' ... obviously not. "Because I didn't know I was." She simply replied, looking back up at them, still leaning against the doorway. This was still a touchy subject for her, "Back when you met me; I really was just the 'Winter Solider' and I was simply Hydra's tool. They made me become one back in 1949 when I was presumed dead ... they erased my memories and completely eradicated anything to do with who I was."

Wanda didn't understand but was listening intently, "Why would they do that?"

Persephone just sent them a humorless smile, "Let's just say that I was the convenient choice." She was closer than anyone to the two American Heroes and the fact of who she was made it even sweeter for Hydra, she had been the best choice in so many ways. She let out a breath, ready to direct the conversation somewhere else, "Anyway..." She began, pushing herself off the doorway, "We'll be heading out any minute and you two need one of these." Holding out her hand to show the two ear buds.

"What are they?" Pietro inquired, but could quickly guess by the looks of them. Both he and his sister each grabbed one, looking down at them.

"They're earpieces," Percy replied, gesturing her own here to show them she had one in too. "It'll keep us connected with you and officially, the both of you are now Avengers' if you want to be." The others had no disagreements with it ... maybe Banner but that's about all. He was still touchy about what Wanda made him do but he knew if any of them were to survive today, they'd need the twins help in order to do so.

He just made it clear that if Wanda decided to warp his mind again – he'd most probably snap her neck without a second thought.

"Come on," She gestured them to follow her, "We have to meet up with the others now." Walking out the door first before hearing them follow close behind, putting in the little earpieces she had handed over to them just a second ago.