Marvel Imangines

Mute

Juniper's POV

Ever since I was four, I have been mute. When I was a baby, I babbled a lot. My parents grew sick of it. So, they punished me every time a sound emitted itself from my mouth. So, I became mute. Sometimes they punished me for that too, for not answering their questions for something. I got bullied in school because of it. Kids didn't want to be my friends. Teachers had a hard time with me too. It got a bit easier as I grew. My parents got used to it, the other kids accepted it, the teachers adapted to it. The bullies though, got rougher since they knew I couldn't cry for help.

It was in middle school when Nick Fury saw me. He took me in, saving me from my rough parents. I dropped out of school and just learned what I need for missions. Both Phil and Nick were like father figures to me. My names was legally under Fury though. When the time came, I joined the Avengers. Alter Ego: Shadow.

It's only been two weeks since I joined. Everyone was still trying to figure out how to communicate with me. Luckily, Nat knew sign language.

"Were you born mute?" Sam asked out of the blue one day. Everyone was taken back, even me. Steve punched him in the shoulder.

"Sam! Shut up!" Steve scolded. I wave it off politely. Luckily, Natasha was in the room. I start to sign.

"Not really. I was a really talkative baby. So my parents punished me every time I made a sound. I just that not talking was my best solution. I became fully mute by the time I was four." Natasha translates. Steve glared at Sam. Sam ignores him a nods.

"That's fucked up man. You should try talking some time." Sam suggests, taking a sip of his drink.

"Sam!" Natasha yelled. I silently chuckle. I sign him a response.

"I'm good, Sam. I bet my voice would sound horrible since my vocal have never been used." I sign, hoping Natasha would translate. Bucky had walked in to the room to see my response. She just scoffs.

"Don't listen to him, June. We all love you just the way you are. But even if you did, we would all be here to fully support you. We would never want to make you feel uncomfortable to try new things and push your limit." Nat say. I give her a half smile. Sam and Steve nod.

~ Imagine 1 ~
Natasha's POV

I was casually walking down a random hallway, searching for Steve. I past a room to hear mean laughing. I stopped at peeked my head in. Two men were laughing at Juniper. "What can you not speak? Got your tonsils removed like a teenager?" One teased. The men laughed again. Juniper bowed her head and rubbed her arms. My jaw clenched.

"Cat got your tongue?" The other one asked. "Or maybe you're just so unintelligent that you never learned to speak. I'm surprised you're at SHIELD" He added. Tears brimmed her eyes. That's when she bolted out of the room, silently crying. I walked into the room.

Both smiles dropped. I stare at them. One of them gulped. "I guess you know who I am. But not her." I start, striding to them. "I don't know if you know, but Captain America doesn't like bullies. If I ever see you two in my sights again, I'll make your life a living hell. Never, tease another Avenger again." I threaten before walking out of the room. I left the boys with shit in their pants.

I walked back into center headquarters in my search for Juniper.

I had walked past a janitor's closet and heard a specific cry that only one person I know has. I sigh, opening the door. Juniper was sitting with her knees Indian style. I turn on the light and close the door. "June..." I whisper. She sniffles and wipes her tears quickly. I go and sit next to her. "I'm so sorry that said whatever they said." I start. Juniper shake her head.