A strange world where humanity is governed by a council of Merchant Lords, most residents are divided into six guilds, and every citizen is required to mark themselves with tattoos that give them mental abilities called "imprints." In such a chaotic world, violence is almost inevitable. A young man calls himself "One." and devotes himself to correcting a world that he believes is wrong. He has an ace up his sleeve: an ability that should be impossible. His mysterious past keeps him from turning back. Meanwhile, Neal Resborn is a sheltered nobleman who never had to join one of the guilds. He struggles with his own mind and hallucinations he sees, unable to even use imprints. He seeks to prove himself, but doesn't even know if such a thing is possible.

"Her name is Hela," he replied, watching the infant lose interest in the shield and move onto something else. Hela looked up at the mention of her name and the same grin came across her face. The smile reminded the Avengers of Loki, it was clearly obvious. The child seemed more innocent, but she was clearly his daughter. It didn't take a genius to know what they were about to do. The Avengers were about to have their hands full. Loki's only daughter was taken from him when she was just a baby. Her father was a criminal and unfit to care for her, and her mother was dead, so Odin ordered Hela to be sent to Midgard. Thor automatically calls up S.H.I.E.L.D. and soon Hela is being sent there to be raised by the Avengers. How will the young girl turn out being raised by superheroes, and more importantly, how will Earth's Mightiest Heroes fair against Loki's daughter?

Annabelle Carson lives a life full of fear, regret, and coldness. But that hasn't stop her from protect the world from all the dangers it holds. After the Fall of S.H.I.E.L.D, the former agent and her father begins to adjust to life without their save heaven. A new assignment arises when Annabelle has to help Bucky Barnes a.k.a. the Winter Soldier rehabilitate from life as a brain washed assassin. The two connect instantly which eventually flourishes into love at first sight. that's until Hydra enters their life again. Annabelle must learn to accept the powers she is given as experiment and save the world. Based after Captain America the winter soldier with appearances from Steve rogers, The agents of S.H.E.I.L.D and many more.

This is her chance to do what she's always wanted to do. This is her chance to make a difference and help other people. This is his chance to be who he hasn't been for the past 17 years. First Book in the "Iron Defender Trilogy."