Me?! An Avenger?!

Chapter 20: Recconection

I stood there looking from Thor to Astrid who are now holding each other at arms length taking in each others appearance and presence. You could see the unshed tears in Thors eyes. Heimdall clears his throat to get their attention. They both tern their heads to look at him.

Lady Astrid it is so nice to see you back with us again. It truly makes my heart sing with joy. Heimdall told her with a smile you could all but feel.

Its good to be back. You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this. Astrid told him while looking between both of our faces. We do all need to catch up. She continued this time looking straight to me. I nod with a small smile spreading across my face.

You all will have enough time to get acquainted. But for now lets go get everyone some proper clothing. Heimdall instructs turning to Thor.Thor please take the ladies to a seamstress. He directs his next words to me. I will not be able to join you today, for I must watch the Bifrost. I nod my understanding.

Lets go gang. Get us some The brute force of exhaustion hitting me like a freight train, making my legs sway underneath me. Heimdall extends his arms to me setting them on my hips to help keep me standing.

Syl-Amy are you alright?! Did you get hurt?! I could hear the worry in his voice.

Im fine. Just a bit woozy and tired. I told him laying my arm on his forearm. I mean my back kinda aches a bit, so does my abdomen. But Im not to worried about it. I told him. He looks down to my abdomen and notices the tear in my top. He lets go of me and walks around behind me to inspect my back.

Thor go to my home and get my kit please. You know the one that I keep outside by the entrance? Be swift about it my boy. I hear Heimdall ask of him. I look to Astrid as Thor runs out. She has a look of worry on her face. She walks closer to me.

Ok. Why is everyone being weird? Did my shirt rip or something. I let out a soft chuckle causing me to sway a bit. Astrid reached out to hold my forearms against hers so I have some more support.

That dirty old rag put a nasty gash in your back. Im surprised that you dont feel the pain of it. Heimdall informed us.

Wh-where is the gash? I inquired shakily.

From the top of your right shoulder to the base of your left hip. He says softly putting a gentle hand on my left shoulder. Making sure as to not touch the gash. I take in a sharp breath.

I know why I cant feel it I had an incident when I was younger where I got a nasty cut in that exact place. It severed a lot of muscles and and my vertebrae. I inform them, with my eyes cast down to the ground not wanting to look at either of them. I feel Heimdalls hand tighten ever so slightly on my shoulder.

What kind of incident? He asks with a kind of groughness in his voice that I haven't heard.

Not the kind that you would want to know, and that I dont want to relive. I say shaking a bit. Doing my best to keep my cool. But hey, good news if I get cut on my back like that again at least I wont feel it. I crack a small smile for Astrid and my self. She smiles back at me but it doesnt quite reach her eyes.

I got it Heimdall. I hear Thor project into the dome. He comes to a halt right in front of me. He hands it off to Heimdall.

Sugar Plum, Im gonna need you to remove your shirt so I can clean both cuts. Heimdall asks gently. I freeze for a second. I...I cant, I cant have him see me without my shirt or I will break down. I dont like guys seeing me shirtless, it it triggers me. Astrid notices the look on my face. She reaches for the box in Heimdalls hands.

Hey, let me clean her up, it will give us time to talk for a moment. Astrid asks him. He just nods seeming to understand that she is just trying to make me more comfortable. Heimdall hands the box over to her. He walks towards Thor.