The dinner we went to last week was amazing and we all had a lot of fun together but this week was the week where it was my birthday, Tony had us all gathered around a table with a piece of paper in his hand but none of us knew why we were there "so this is this week's schedule" he announced, I hope it isn't what I think it is because we never normally have a schedule.
"may I ask what for?" Scott interjected
"for Adeline's birthday" Stark cheered, I groaned instantly
"I thought it was only going to be the surprise," I ask and groan at the same time
"it's your first Avenger's birthdays with us, we have to do something bigger than that" Stark emphasises, whining even though he knows he'll get his way
"what do you have in mind?" I let him get on with what he has to stay
"Well today is Tuesday, you and Thor are going out on Wednesday then on Thursday it's your actual birthday and we can do whatever you want and Friday we have a press interview" I didn't realise we had such a busy week
"you know, I think Thursday I want to just watch movies, play games and relax" I chime in, fiddling with a Stark industries pen in front of me
"hey Ad, you haven't spoken to Callie in a little while" Sam pointed out as if something could be or is wrong
"she has dropped me a few texts saying how life is good and she has been more than busy working on new projects but other than that no, we haven't spoken that much" I answer, looking around, it felt like everyone was staring at me "so Thor, how should I dress for tomorrow?" I question, changing the subject like lightning
"Lady Maximoff you will be dressed when we arrive so it is best to wear whatever you want" Thor responds, leaning forward to see me, the answer didn't completely make sense but I'll go with it
"okay you are dismissed" Stark waved us off like peasants, we all know he loves us really though. I walked out of the room whilst talking to Clint and Natasha "what are you doing now?," Nat asked me
"I was thinking of going for a late night training session, care to join?" I offer, I preferred going to our gym at night because it was more peaceful and helped me sleep better
"I'll pass this time, what about Clint? " the other red-head asked the archer
"no, I'm going to see Laura and the kids tonight" I never met Laura and their children but from what Clint had told me, they sounded amazing and he loves them a lot, I can tell.
"have fun guys" I wave goodbye, before heading off into the gym.
It was cool and the air conditioning was blasting out icy air as I walked in and began punching one of the punching bags, adjusting my stances and making mental notes of how to improve on certain combinations.
I was beginning to feel slightly worn out after a while then suddenly a sharp pain slipped through my arms, I let out a loud scream that made it clear I was in immense pain but I hadn't been punching the bag hard enough to cause any nerve damage or any damage for that matter. I started to hear a voice in my head, it sounded soft almost like a whisper but menacing at the same time, I couldn't think straight enough to understand the words from the mysterious chant.
the pain finally came to an end and I resumed my stance but it felt like It had affected me more than just physically, I couldn't carry on this workout session, I had to get out of here.
I stumbled through the tower, lazily dragging my feet along behind me and holding onto the walls for the most support that I could get as I was struggling to catch my breath "hey, woah Adeline, what's wrong" Scott rushes up to me, holding me by my arms
"I need to sit down" I tried to speak but it came out as gasps of air with letters you could barely hear
"you were told to rest and not overdo yourself" Scott sighs, sliding me down the wall and onto the cold floor
"this is something else, this isn't me, I don't know what it is" I admit defeated against myself. Where's Steve when I need him?
"you need to rest" the brunette lifts me up and carries me in the direction of my room, I feel my back hit the duvet and my eyes start to close instantly, I tried resisting the urge to rest but I couldn't hold it back.
