Chapter 4

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Gen's POV:

As I woke up and changed. I teleported to the storage room in the bookshop. I walked out again, turning the closed sign to open. I walked back to the counter and sat down behind it, pulling out a book and my glasses. I put them on and waited for my first customer. After 3 minutes, the bell rang and I looked up, smiling at Bruce as he walked in. He waved and walked over towards me. I straightened up and he said, "Hey. I wasn't sure if you were working today so I was going to come in early." I looked surprised and said, "Wait, were you planning on waiting all day?" He smiled shyly and looked down. "Yeah, I was. I figured I could claim to have come in a few minutes before your arrival and play it off as a coincidence." I looked shocked as he finished. "Well, I'm glad my friend got a hangover and couldn't work today then, so you didn't wait all day." He nodded and then scratched the back of his neck nervously. "My, uhm, friend. Tony, told me that he saw you at a tea shop and that he talked to you. Do you really like me?" I felt my cheeks heat up and as he finished I said, "He told you about it, then? Oh, well yes I do like you." He nodded when I asked that question before smiling at me and saying, "Good. Then this won't be as embarrassing. Do you maybe want to go on a date with me?" I smiled at him and nodded, pulling out a piece of paper and writing down my number. "This is my number. I have to work all day today, but I am free this tomorrow." He nodded and said, "I will text you then. I have to go too. I have work I need to finish." I waved as he walked out and sat back down behind the counter. I knew Liz was going to want all the details now. She always was my best friend and now I've got a date. She's going to be so jubilant. I smiled to myself at the thought. As if she could sense my thoughts, she appeared right in front of me with her hat on saying, "Hello there. What's with the loopy face?" I laughed at her wonderland language and said, "I actually have a date." She squealed and said, "Oh finally you're having some fun. I'm happy you're no longer acting as our mother. I haven't seen you so relaxed since Wonderland." I felt the tugging on my mind at the mention of our old home and said, "Yes but I was only relaxed because I was evil and didn't think I had anything to worry about." She nodded at the sad memories of our home and said, "Well enough of that sadness. What do you plan on wearing?" I shrugged and said, "He's supposed to text me with the details sometime today." As if sensing our conversation, my phone buzzed and I picked it up. I smiled at the text and Liz said, "Show me the text, Gen!" I turned the phone around and she squealed. The text said, 'Hey, I didn't know when to text you so I'm doing it now. For our date tomorrow I can pick you up at 6:30 and dress fancy. I do need your address though.' I smiled at her and she said, "Send him our address and I'll make sure the boys are out during that time. They have to work tomorrow anyway." I smiled at her and looked at the clock. I texted back a quick reply to Bruce before turning to Liz and saying, "I've got to go. I'm an Avenger now." She looked up quickly and said, "Wait. You joined the people who basically kidnapped you?" I nodded and said, "If I'm on the team, I have more resources and I can figure out if he ever comes to this world. That way I can protect." She sighed and said, "Just because you're older than us doesn't mean you have to always protect me from him." I rolled my eyes and said, "Well I'm going to anyways. So, get used to it. I've got to go now for training. Bye." I transformed my outfit into my costume and teleported into the Avenger's kitchen. # minutes and 13 seconds later, Tony walked in with Bruce and said, "Alright, your here a few minutes early so Bruce will lead you to the training area and show you your dedicated bedroom." I nodded and walked towards Bruce who sighed and started leading me towards the elevator. When we got there, I looked at him and said, "Are you good with secrets? Or are you one to tell people it because it's valuable information?" He looked up surprised and said, "I would keep the secret, whether it was the secret to life or someones cat's name. That's called respect." I nodded and smiled. Maybe I would tell him. As we arrived at a door with a cat head plaque he motioned towards the door and said, "This is your room. You can go in and check it out real quick but then we have to go." I nodded, walking in and after making a couple changes, headed out and told him to lead me to the training room. He led me back into the elevator and down 3 floors. When we left it, we were now in a big room with a faux wall that covered up a bunch of weapons. Bruce cleared his throat and said, "This is for training. Everyone has their own settings that it changes for and if they are sparring it will make it both of their strong suits. We haven't gotten any settings for you yet. We will have you do a special training session for you. But today, you will be going up against Wanda and Pietro." I nodded and Pietro came in with Wanda right next to him. I smiled at the brother/sister duo and Bruce said, "Alright. We are not doing anything very serious, I just want to see how well you can control your powers and what powers you have." I nodded and Pietro and Bruce got in their places as I got in mine. At the sound of a buzzer signaling the start of it, I watched Pietro zoom at me and I bent before he could hit me and spun around, kicking his legs in the process. Wanda had her powers out now was trying to get into my mind. I summoned a picture of the Jabberwocky and felt her leave my mind abruptly and throwing her off balance as I teleported behind her and tripped her, making her fall onto her back. I disappeared into the shadows and created an illusion of myself across the room. Pietro fell for it and ran at it before crashing into the wall behind it. I smirked in the shadows and flew up in my mist form. I landed on the rafter as Wanda and Pietro started searching the room for me. I teleported right in front of Wanda and punched her before disappearing again. Pietro came to the same area and when he was certain I wasn't there, let his guard down. That was enough for me and as he kneeled in front of Wanda who was sitting on the ground, I teleported in front of him and kicked him in the stomach, making him fall back down on his butt, before floating above him. After they remained on the floor for a good few minutes, Bruce came back in and said, "Alright that's enough. It's good that you can hold your own in a fight. That makes it easier and creates more free time that you won't have to train during." I nodded and landed in front of the twins. I helped Wanda up, and before she could ask what I was doing, I hummed a quick and quiet song, healing her nose and Pietro's ribs. I smiled when I was done and turned back to Bruce who looked shocked. I felt myself go red and said, "Did I forget to mention I could heal?" He nodded and cleared his throat. "I have some things to do and Tony told me you have work, so training is done for the day. It is the same time tomorrow." I sighed and said, "I won't be able to tomorrow. First I have plans tomorrow evening, and second, I have to work all day before that." He shrugged and said, "Then we will try to change it as best we can. Try to make us a schedule so we know when you have free time." I waved good-bye and teleported back to the tea shop, landing in the back room. I transformed back into normal attire and started setting up to open. As I finished setting up, the bell rang and I came out with my notebook, ready to serve the person. I smiled at Natasha and as she sat down with a man who had a metal arm. I stood in front of the table and said, "Hello, I'm Gen and I will be your server. How can I help you?" Nat smiled and said, "Well I want a tea with two sugar cubes and he wants...." "Uhm, I want a green tea." I smiled at him and said, "Alright is that all? Ok, it will be out in a second. I like your arm. It's very nice. Maybe you should paint it light blue. It'll match your eyes better." As I finished, I walked off towards the kitchen and made their tea's. When I brought them to them, the man was smiling and said, "My names Bucky, by the way. And thanks for that advice. I might take you up on it." I smiled and replied. "Well good. I have some paint in the back room if you want to look at it. You would be surprised at the amount of light blue paint there is." He laughed and nodded. I led him to the room and said, "Whichever one you like, you can take." He smiled a that and started looking. As I finished taking the order of the next few people who came in, Bucky called for me. I went into the back room and he said, "What about these three colors?" I smiled at the set of pastel colors and said, "You should do it the blue color and then you should use the green to like write your name on it or some inspirational quotes to keep you going." He smiled and I said, "I have a friend who works with the Avengers if you want me to ask her to take it there." He looked surprised and said, "How did you know I was an Avenger and who is this friend?" "Well you are with the Black Widow and she doesn't just hang out with anyone and my friend's Cheshire. I met her when I was little and we are very close." He nodded at that and said, "If you could, then that would be great. Tell her my room is across from hers." I nodded and walked out with him before he went over to his table and I finished the orders. After about 3 hours, I closed the shop down and walked out of the tea shop. As I headed down the road to the bookshop, I walked in and locked the door, before teleporting to the house. As I walked in, everyone was sitting on the couch watching movies. They motioned for me to join. I smiled at them and said, "I'm heading to bed. I have the first shift tomorrow and I have a date tomorrow evening." Liz squealed and said, "Oh I'm so excited. You are finally getting out there. Oh, I hope you have a great time. Which reminds me, I bought an outfit for your date." I smiled at her and she grabbed my hand, leading me to my room. After we arrived in my room, she made me sit on the bed and ran to her room and back in. I gasped at the dress she brought and she smiled. 

She pulled out a pair of shoes from behind her back and said, "I'm glad you like it

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She pulled out a pair of shoes from behind her back and said, "I'm glad you like it. I hope you will wear it tomorrow. I mean, he did say fancy." I smiled at her and put it on the closet door saying, "I love it. I was also wondering if you would be able to help with my hair tomorrow?" She nodded and said, "Well get to sleep. The faster you do the faster your date comes." I smiled as I closed the door after her and changed into my pajamas. After doing my nightly routine, I laid down and drifted off to sleep.

Finished: 10.29.18

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