Ilyana Black was declared dead three years ago. But, she wasn't. Pulled from captivity, Ilyana is forced to rebuild a life that moved on without her, one that includes finding a missing person that holds a dear place in her heart. Her search leads her to SHIELD and to a certain redhead assassin. Natasha Romanoff knows how to read people: she knows when someone is lying, when someone is dangerous, and when someone is breaking. She recognizes survival when she sees it. She also doesn't trust easily and knows the danger of letting someone get too close. What happens when two people who have only known survival give themselves a chance to just... live? Between missions, unspoken trauma, and a connection neither of them is ready to name, lines blur. ***** For mature audience only (+18) Will touch on the following topics: - Torture - Drug abuse - Mention of death - Mention of suicide - Mention of PTSD and trauma - Mention of depression and anxiety - Some smut I don't own any of the Marvel characters.

Mice were common creatures inside the homes of District Nine. A constant reminder of their failure during the rebellion. Originally released by their oppressors as a form of biological weapons, it wasn't uncommon to see their descendant's scurrying the dirt streets. When the Capitol learned of them being easily slayed during the war, they modified the failed jabberjays to attack anyone who harmed the disease carriers. A trait that the Mockingjay sadly kept. To this day the people of Nine can't go near a mouse without the birds attacking. As after all... what was a Mockingjay without a Mouse by their side? ༻❁༺ pre hunger games, to mockingjay part two