"The hardest part about survival is not surviving. The hardest part is to find a reason to keep living once there is no longer any danger threatening your life. When you become your own predator. Your mind baring its teeth like a wounded wolf would." HYDRA is all she has ever known. Without it, she has to learn to know herself. AU: Post Captain America the Winter Soldier. TW: graphic depiction of violence, strong language, child abuse, torture, sexual content, gore, and mental health issues. Please be careful when reading. **text in italics refers to thoughts, dreams, memories.**** ***ALL RIGHTS*** for all characters/images/likeness are owed and trademarked by Disney, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan Lee, and their rightful proprietary owners. Story and Original Characters are owned by me, all rights reserved. Reminder: I'm just a fan having some fun and creative license, please do not sue me.