A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Sam's Worthy?!

—-Sam—-

I see Fury look at me with curiosity when he enters the room. It seems as if everyone can't get over my new armor. For Loki's sake I wish they'd all tone it down a little. Thankfully Thor had gotten most of his teasing out over the past couple weeks and didn't push it today, though on occasion he did enjoy pressing Loki's buttons about it. He knows how far he can push it without getting stabbed in the ribs.

Everyone glances at Mjölnir sitting on the table next to me in confusion. I had set it down there when we arrived and no one had been paying attention. I know what's on their minds: why is Mjölnir here? I see many of them look at the hammer then glance at Thor to find that he did indeed bring Stormbreaker. I smirk a little to myself. I'm not looking forward to being questioned about it, but I am looking forward to the look of shock that will come when I nonchalantly pick it up at the end of this meeting.

Fury begins to explain our mission and in short our mission is to go into that base and take everyone down using lethal force. Bucky is upset by this and expresses his concern for the super-powered beings being controlled against their will arguing we should try to take them alive if we can. Captain Rogers is quick to back him up on this. I agree and actually speak up about it.

Though I'll admit I'm timid I can't stay silent, what if Loki had just been killed while under the Mind Stone's influence? These people should have a chance to take their lives back. The superhumans being controlled, mainly consist of people with abilities similar to King T'Challa's or the captain's such as increased speed, strength, and endurance nothing my abilities can't stop as long as I get a clear shot at skin on skin contact.

I can stop them non lethally. I don't enjoy using my powers to hurt people. I try to avoid it but it seems like my best shot at taking out the most amount of these people non lethally. I have been knocked unconscious too many times to count. Honestly it's probably not good for my brain, but the point is I can be sure that the injury I give them will knock them out long enough to get them detained.

Fury listens to our concerns and tells the group to avoid unnecessary killing of those under Hydra's control. I'm thankful for that. Captain Rogers hands out jobs and everyone begins getting ready for the mission. I take a glance around, people will surely notice if I pick Mjölnir up now. Here goes... I pick it up and go wait for everyone else to be done getting ready standing near a doorway with Loki.

Some don't notice too focused on the mission at hand. Some stare in shock. Bucky silently taps the captain on the shoulder all the while staring at me. Captain Rogers looks at Bucky in confusion then follows his line of sight. He looks at me in wonder then starts coming over here. 'Oh boy' the captain commanded such authority I didn't feel comfortable around him. I hold on to Loki's arm and stand slightly behind him as Captain Rogers and Bucky come over.

"So you're worthy?"

The captain is addressing me, before Loki answers for me knowing how uncomfortable I am with talking to people I answer.

"It seems so Captain Rogers."

The captain detects the anxiety in my voice and flashes an admittedly handsome and kind smile at me.

"Please, You can call me Steve if you want ma'am."

I nod Steve was a bit less imposing of a tittle.

"That's quite the feat Miss Howlett you should be proud."

"It's just Sam."

I say it quietly unsure if he can hear it. I want to be rid of the formalities. He nods.

"Alright then Sam it is."

Bucky chimes in.

"That's bound to get confusing."

"Naw I'll just specify the pretty one or the one you hate."

Steve is obviously teasing Bucky. 'Did Bucky think I was pretty?' Bucky looks away in embarrassment his cheeks a little red. He had been kind to me before but I didn't realize he had developed any sort of crush on me. He was a nice guy but I wasn't interested in the least. I hope this doesn't close the door to being friends.

"I guess you're not going to be needing any guns from now on."

"Nope I still enjoy target practice though."

Bucky nods.

"I need to go get ready for the mission."

Bucky and Steve leave I'm a little upset I've never been a heart breaker I didn't mean to hurt him. Maybe he just needs time I hope he doesn't hate me now. Stark comes over again. I already dislike him he's so judgmental he can't seem to let what Loki did eleven years ago go. He doesn't bother Natasha about her past all the time or care about the destruction the Hulk's caused. I glare at him as he approaches and he puts his hands up.

"Whoah there Shego I come in peace!"

I raise my eyebrows. Then frown at him.

"Congratulations on lifting the sacred hammer of unliftableness."

Stark really is insufferable. 'Is he just making fun of me?' I continue to scowl.

"Wow is she always this talkative Kylo?"

Loki rolls his eyes at the nickname.

"Only around strange men she doesn't know."

"Oh, well I can only help one of those things."

He holds out his hand for me to shake

"I'm Tony Stark I imagine you already know that though. I'm kinda a big deal."

I roll my eyes. He's something. I take his extended hand.

"Sam."

"Good. Now we know each other. I feel like we got off on the wrong foot seriously it's cool that you can lift that thing."

I'm less than impressed and don't bother to hide it. This guy is part of the reason Loki can't move past this whole New York thing. Then Stark surprises me.

"Look Sam I'm sorry about the whole world domination comment. I can tell now I should have read the room a bit better. I'm actually happy for you guys."

I smile at him slightly though I'm not sure if he means it.

"Look, it's almost time to go out for the mission. You keep this guy out of trouble alright? I wanna see you both after for shawarma."

Loki looks surprised at the seemingly genuine invitation.