The Angel Dressed In Black

Chapter One

A glimpse at the girl behind the mask

Isabelle Reed also known as Arctic Viper, had been with The Viper Association since she was 16 after losing her parents to a car accident in the middle of winter in Europe. She was one of 20 female assassins' in the organization and one of the deadliest. Though she was born in America Isa had traveled all the way to Russia to become an assassin after one of the Vipers had seen her in a fight ring in the underground fight circuit in France. Unfortunately she was the only Viper to survive the bombing of the Associations compound in Russia. A few days after the bombing she had come in contact with none other than the Infamous Black Widow Natasha Romanoff, who heard rumors of not only the Association but of Arctic Viper as well.

It took a few days of convincing but Natasha was able to convince Isa to not only come back to America but to also join the Avengers.

Two weeks later.

The dark car had pulled up to The Avengers compound with Nat and Isa in tow. Isa looked at the building in front of her with a neutral face that masked the nerves. Nat could tell the girl next to her was nervous and calmly placed a hand on the girls shoulder. Isa turned her ice blue gaze on the red head and gave a small smile.

"You ready for this Isa" Nat asked as the car stopped.

"As ready as I will ever be." Isa replied with a sigh.

When Happy opened the car door Nat stepped out first, then Isa followed her eyes taking in everything before her. The compound was huge to say the very least, it had to be since it was built by Stark industries and was to cater to the Avengers every need. Isa took her one suitcase from Happy and followed Nat into the building, her personal mantra repeating it's self in her head.

'I am afraid of nothing; I am as quiet as the snow on the ground. I am a Viper'

As the pair stepped through the door a voice greeted them, momentarily startling Isa.

"Welcome Back Miss Romanoff and Welcome Miss Reed" The voice chirped out

"Thank you F.R.I.D.A.Y. Where is the rest of the team" Nat said, placing a hand on Isa's shoulder "That's just the AI, she won't hurt you."

Isa relaxed as the AI continued to speak, letting her eyes roam around the hall before her.

"Mr. Rogers and Sergeant Barnes are in the training room as are Mr. Wilson and Mr. Barton; Mr. Stark is in the lab with Mr. Banner. Miss Maximoff is with Mr. Vison in the kitchen." F.R.I.D.A.Y said.

"Good could you have them all come to the common room please, I want them to meet Isabelle" Nat said leading Isa down the hall to the elevator.

"Of course Miss. Romanoff" The AI replied before going silent.

Isa tilted her head to the side for a moment before she spoke.

"So is the AI always here, like monitoring everything?"

"Yea she keeps track of everything, from our locations to our health. All Tony's idea after all it is his programing." Nat said with a shrug.

The elevator stopped with a ding, its doors opening letting the two women step out. The pair moved down the hall to the common room, where they would wait for the rest of the team. The common room had one wall that was made of large windows so the view of the city could be seen through them. Isa made her way over to them and looked out at the slowly setting sun, trying to calm her frantic heart. She wondered briefly if coming here was a good idea, then dismissed it because it was better than living in the ruins of her former home. She had been so lost in her thought process she didn't hear other people coming into the room till she felt someone touch her shoulder. Startled she whirled around to swing only to have her wrist caught by Nat.

"Whoa there it's just me, I tried calling your name to get your attention but that didn't work. There are people that want to meet you" She said letting Isa's wrist go.

Isa gave a sheepish smile and ran a hand through her black hair before focusing on the faces in front of her. The first to approach her was Steve Rogers, a small smile on his lips and his hand came up in offering.

"Welcome Isabelle, we have heard a lot about you" He said, a kind look in his blue eyes.

"All good I hope" Isa said, as she shook his hand.

"For the most part yes" Steve responded with a laugh.

As he stepped back a woman with dark hair and a male with red skin moved towards her. Isa knew who they were and spoke before they could.

"Wanda Maximoff also known as Scarlet Witch and Vison correct?" She said with a cheeky grin. "An you are Sam Wilson or Falcon, You are Clint Burton or Hawkeye, and you are Sergeant James Buchanan Barnes, or do you prefer Bucky." She crossed her arms over her chest and leaned back against the wall next to the windows.

Everyone in front of her was silent, the look of shock on their faces, everyone that is except for Bucky. He hadn't taken his eyes off the girl across the room, the one with the onyx black hair and ice blue eyes. It wasn't until Tony Stark came into the room and spoke, knocking everyone out of there state of shock.

"An you are Isabelle Reed, Also known as Arctic Viper, one of 20 females of the Viper Association and the only one to survive the bombing of their facility. You are also the second deadliest besides the leader, one that only goes by the name Crimson Viper...real name unknown." Tony said, reading from a file on the small screen he held in his hands.

"That would be correct Mr. Stark. That file should also state that I know Russian, French and German as well as English, and can speak all four fluently." Isa said a neutral look on her face.

"Prove it" Sam said, not really believing her.

"Which would you like to hear Wilson" She said with a roll of her eyes, used to people doubting her.

"All of them." He said with a cocky smile.

Sighing she pushed herself off the wall and rolled her shoulders before moving towards him. She stopped a few feet in front of him and tilted her head.

"Vy vsegda nedootsenivayete to, chto chitayete" She said first in Russian, taking another step towards him

- You always underestimate what you read-

Then she spoke in French, taking another step "Pourtant, je suis ici"

- Yet here I am-

She took one more step till she was right in front of him, speaking finally in German. " Na los Mr. Wilson Unterschätze mich und du wirst verlieren"

- Go ahead Mr. Wilson Underestimate me and you will lose-

She smiled before speaking again in English. "Satisfied Mr. Wilson?"

Sam was completely speechless as both Wanda and Nat started laughing; Clint was shaking his head along with Steve and Tony, while Bucky remained quiet. Though the super soldier didn't stay quiet for long, his voice soft but able to be heard due to the fact she was standing near him.

"Seems like she showed you there birdman" He said with a soft chuckle.

"Shut it Barnes" Sam said before laughing himself and nodding at Isa.

"Well then now that that's settled, how about we let Miss Reed unpack hmm, Nat will you show her to her room please I have to get back to the lab. Welcome to the team Isabelle" Tony said patting Isa's shoulder as he made his way back out of the room.

"Thank you Tony" Isa replied, just as Nat walked up next to her.

"Come on your rooms upstairs next to mine and Wanda's" Nat said leading Isa out of the common room and back to the elevator. As she left she could feel eyes on her, an after looking over her shoulder she locked eyes with Bucky who gave her a small smile his cerulean blue eyes watching her go.