So I had another idea for a Steve Roger's story and I had to get it down before I forgot. Don't worry I'm still planning a sequel for my Live to Rise story. It's currently in the works as we speak! Now with that being said, I do hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Avengers, just Rory.

~R~

Director Nick Fury sat at his desk aboard the SHIELD helicarrier. Papers and folders littered his desk. He picked up a smooth, non-damaged manila folder with the U.S Army's insignia on the front along with the word terminated stamped in red across the front. Fury flipped the folder open and leaned back in his chair as he looked over an all too familiar face. The beady gray eyes and silky straight rust-colored hair of a young woman stared back at him. The door to his office opened and Maria Hill and Phil Coulson entered.

"I take it you've already visited Mr. Stark, correct?" Fury said looking back down at the file.

"Yes, sir." Coulson answered.

"Good. There's one last person I need you to recruit for the team."

"Who is it, sir?" Hill asked with furrowed brows.

Instead of answering, Fury closed the folder and held it out to them. Hill reached forward and took it from his hand. She flipped it open and gazed at the picture, her eyes narrowing.

"Sir, are you sure it's a good idea to call her in? She hasn't seen combat in months." Hill asked with eyes narrowed.

Coulson took the folder from Hill's and took a look. He looked up and over at Fury before closing the folder. He handed it back to Fury and waited for his orders.

"I'm well aware of that, Agent Hill. Just because she hasn't been in combat for months doesn't mean she can't fight anymore. I believe she could help keep this team together."

"What do you mean, sir?" Hill asked.

"I have a feeling some people will be butting heads in the near future. And she is the one to keep them from killing each other. Agent Coulson, I want you to take this to her and pick her up when you get Rogers. You're both dismissed." Fury ordered handing Coulson a folder containing information on the others.

"Yes, sir." Coulson replied taking the folder and leaving.

Fury spun around in his swivel chair to look out the window. He crossed his hands in front of his chin, elbows resting on the arms of the chair, and a hidden smirk plastered on his face.

"Welcome to the Avengers, Major Rory Hayes."

~R~

Coulson stood outside a small townhouse in the early morning. He knocked a few times and waited for the occupant to answer the door. Coulson looked around the area taking in the sights while he waited. It wasn't much but there was a small lake across the street with a few ducks swimming around. More townhouses stretched the length of the small community neighborhood, but other than that there wasn't much. He turned back to the door and knocked again when it was pulled open. The rust-colored haired woman stifled a yawn and blinked her eyes free of sleep. She was dressed in plaid pajama pants and a black tank top.

"Major Rory Hayes, I presume." Coulson said.

"You presumed right. What can I help you with?" she replied not looking at him.

"I'm here on behalf of SHIELD. Don't tell me you don't remember me?"

"SHIELD? What the hell do they want with – wait Phil? Please come in." she said suddenly fully awake. She pushed the door open and walked away toward the kitchen. "Sorry about the mess. Can I get you anything to drink?" She asked pulling open the fridge.

"No thanks. I just came to deliver this."

Rory turned from the fridge with an energy drink in hand. She shut the refrigerator door, opening the can and walked over to Coulson. She took the black case from his hand and sat down at the small table and flipped it open. Her eyes widened at the information inside. The first file was of Loki and it had limited information. The second file on was about Dr. Bruce Banner and his exposure to gamma radiation making him turn into a giant green…thing. The next was of Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton, two SHIELD assassins. Her eyes scanned over Barton's as she spoke.

"What happened to him?"

"Loki put in under some kind of spell. As far as we know he is currently working for him."

"Hm." She hummed turning the next folder open as she skipped the one on Tony Stark. She personally knew him from her time in the military and after hearing of his Iron Man suit, well, she couldn't help but be surprised. The last folder was thicker than the rest. Her brows furrowed as she flipped the cover open. Rory's eyes focused on the man's picture. His blond hair and blue eyes stared back at her. She glanced over at his name. Steve Rogers AKA Captain America. Born July 4th, 1918.

"It's really him isn't it?" she whispered looking up at Coulson.

"Yes and if you accept SHIELD's offer to join then you'll meet him. You'll even work with him. The decision is yours. Give me a call when you reach your decision." He said pulling out a card and handing it to her.

She grabbed the card and nodded her head. Rory followed Coulson to the door and leaned against it as he walked to his car. He climbed in and left. Rory closed the door and locked it. Her eyes traveled over to the files calling her. She pushed away from the door and made a bee-line for the table. Her thoughts were running a mile a minute as she stared at the files and then at the card in her hand. Rory glanced over at folder behind Captain America's. How did she miss that one? She slid it toward her and flipped it open in the process. It was information about the Tesseract – how Howard Stark fished it out of the ocean – and it recently being stolen by the God of Mischief himself, Loki.

"This Tesseract must be pretty important if Fury is personally calling me in." she paused to look at the opened files of Banner, Rogers and Stark. "It must be damn important if he's calling them in too…"

"Screw it…what's the worst that can happen." She muttered dialing Coulson's number.

"Major Hayes, that was quick."

"I'll join; as long as Stark keeps his mouth shut about you know what."

"I'll see what I can do, but knowing him he will bring it up. I'll have a jet swing by and pick you up early tomorrow. Fury said to pack a bag. You'll be here a while."

"Naturally…Hey Coulson, do you know if he…"

"The room is ready and waiting for you to use. Don't worry it has been tested. I'll talk to you later, Major."

Rory sighed when Coulson hung up. She set the phone on the table and collected the files and placed them back in the case. Rory leaned back in the chair and sipped at her forgotten energy drink. She turned her eyes onto the unopened boxes scattered around the living room.

"Guess I shouldn't bother unpacking those." She muttered aloud. The shrill ringing of her phone made her jump. There was only one person who would dare call her so early in the morning was her father. And if she didn't answer his call, then she wouldn't hear the end of it.

"Hello Colonel." She said answering the phone.

~R~

And that's a wrap for chapter one! If anyone's worried about her being a Major in the Army, then you should know that I have something planned for that. So no worries, all will be explained in the end. Don't forget to review!