THE DARK RAVEN

THE HUNGER GAMES

"Okay guys" I begin the following morning, addressing the team that are gathered in the living area. "The game is simple. We each split into pairs which, without Vision who apparently has 'better things to do' will make 5 districts."

I pause as F.R.I.D.A.Y.'s voice projects through the room.

"Mr. Stark, Samuel Wilson and Peter Parker are making their way to the main area."

I look at Tony questioningly.

"Falcon and Spiderman" he shrugs.

"Cool" I respond, nodding my head slowly. "That makes 6 districts".

"What if they don't wanna join in?" Clint asks as the elevator doors slide open.

"What if who doesn't wanna join in what?" A dark, handsome man, who I assume to be Falcon interrupts.
"Who's this?" He continues, his eyes scanning my figure.

"Adaline Nightrose" I grin, holding my hand out for him to shake. He takes it slowly, a look of recognition crossing his features, though I still say "You may know me as The Dark Raven."

"Yeah I know who you are" he responds, tone turning serious. "What's she doing here?" He asks, turning to Cap.

"Fury hasn't told you? She's part of the Avengers now" Steve replies.

"Should I even ask?" Sam says.

"Later" I reply with a smirk. "We're about to play a game."

"Hey, wait!" A teenage kid of about 15 pipes up. Peter, I'm guessing. "I recognise your voice! You're the one who stole my churro last week!"

The Avengers all give me disapproving looks, apart from Tony who turns his expression onto the kid. "Peter, I told you to cut down on those" he says in a parental voice that I can't help find pretty hot. Who knew Stark could be so authoritative?

"In my defence Mr. Stark, I was having a bad day. Ned didn't come to school" Peter responds quickly, holding his hands up.

"Cute" Natasha dead pans.

"ANYWAY" Sam yells. "What are we playing?"

"The Hunger Games" Clint beams.

"Minus the death, right?" Peter asks, eyes widening.

"Unfortunately" Natasha and I sigh at the same time.

"Psychos" Tony mutters at the same time Bucky says "I don't feel safe here anymore".

"You shouldn't" I wink.

"And you got Cap and Loki to play?" Sam raises his eyebrows in surprise, eyes surveying the Super Soldier and the dark-haired god of mischief who stands with his arms folded, scowling beside Thor who is grinning wildly. I fight to keep a laugh from bursting out.

"Yes I did" I grin.

"You know, Lady Adaline, you and Lady Darcy would get along quite well together" Thor states.

"Who?" I ask.

"Jane's friend" Wanda replies.

"She tasered him" Natasha smirks.

"I love her already."

"Can we get on with the game now?" Clint moans, impatiently.

"Yeah. As I was saying, we all split into pairs to make 6 districts. We'll each start at a different point on this tower floor only with this space as the cornucopia which has everything and the only thing we need to win. A flag. The first pair to reach it and grab the flag are the winners. We're each allowed 3 weapons. No killing, switching partners or using guns. Also, once you're down and can't fight anymore, you're out." I finish, grabbing a red flag from behind the sofa.