Hey guys, this story was inspired by one of my favorite manga plots. I thought it would be interesting for Natasha to be in a situation like this. Tell me what you think, hope you enjoy, R&R :)

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTER

CHAPTER 1: RUNAWAY

Staring in front of her was the most daunting realization she had ever faced. She stood in front of the gate with a sign that read, Marvel Academy for Boys. She went from being Natasha A. Romanoff to Alexei S. Romanoff, her brother. The situation at hand began no more than a week ago.

One Week Ago~

Alexei was lying in bed lost in thought until the voice of his mother rang through his room, "Alexei, c'mon we need to start packing your things before the big move" Slowly turning his head towards the door he looked blankly down the hall giving her a silent response.

Irritation was building on Mrs. Romanoff's face, before ascending the stairs Natasha intervened. "I got him mom, no need to bring out the big guns."

A frustrated sigh escaped their mother's lips, "Just get him out of bed, we have a deadline to meet before heading to the school."

"I know mom" Hollering back from down the hall she approached her brother's room. Leaning on the frame of the door she looked at the lump of sheets called Alexei.

"You know your pissing off mom right now, right?" Receiving no answer she continued, "And it's not gonna get any better when dad finds out you haven't even begun packing."

Abruptly, Alexei sat up swiftly turning to his sister's direction. "You don't even know half the shit I'm going through right now Nat!" Natasha was taken aback at her brother's sudden out burst but was quickly replaced with anger.

"Oh, and what's so hard about going to a fucking prestigious school, all expense paid by our parents, by the way. What's so wrong about moving out of this godforsaken house?! If I were you right now I would be jumping for fucking joy right now Alexei!" Natasha had had enough of her brother's pity party.

"You don't know what its like to forced Natasha…To be sent away with the expectations of the world on you, to be shoved off to be someone else's problem, you have no idea…they didn't even ask me if wanted this…" Alexei casted his gaze downwards solemnly as if on the verge of crying.

Natasha knew that his relationship with their dad hasn't always been the best; they would usually butt heads about everything and anything. She sat next to him pulling him into a hug, trying to lighten the mood she comfort her brother, "It's going to be fine Alexei look on the bright side, I'm not going to be there to bother you"

In a moment it hit him, Alexei shoot up from his seat, which caused him to knock Natasha to the side.

"Hey, what the hell is your problem?"

"Nat! That's it!"

"What is, my fist in your face cause I'm this close to punching you right now"

"No, no, no, you said you would kill to be in my place right?" Natasha narrowed her eyes slowly nodding her head in agreement knowing that something was coming up.

"We, you and I, can switch places" She just stared at him, "That is the most idiotic answer in the world"

Pleadingly he got on his knees in front of her "Nat look, you go in as me for a bit while I straighten out my shitty life, its only going to be for a little bit please, please, please Natasha please I'm begging you for your help"

"No this is stupid"

"But Nat-"

"Hurry up and pack your shit already" she exited the room annoyed. The next few days after Alexei's resistance, everything was packed and sent to the school.

Two days before Alexei was suppose to leave to Marvel Academy, he ran away from his problems.

"We have to find him, we need to find him Ivan!" Mrs. Romanoff was frantic, her son went missing during the night only to leave behind an apology note for them to find the next morning.

"You don't think I know that Marie…That stupid boy is a coward bringing about nothing but trouble for us, leaving us to clean up his shit!" Mr. Romanoff was furious after learning that his son left.

"What do we do now Ivan the school is expecting his attendance and we already paid for the first two years, what are we going to do?!"

"The school will not know about this mess, we invested too much…god dammit Alexei" The frustration was completely evident in his features; the tension of the room grew with every passing moment. Mrs. Romanoff was sobbing in her seat, the realization of the problems at hand proved to be too much to bear. After a while Mr. Romanoff leaned forward with his face in his hands "I don't know anymore Marie…I don't know"

Natasha was within ear shoot of the entire conversation her parents were having over Alexei. 'That idiot, how can you be so selfish and thickheaded, now of all the moments in life decide to be an ass you chose, now?!' She couldn't help the feeling of sympathy and frustration towards the situation, and then it hit her. She remembered Alexei's idea of them switching places in the school. 'God Alexei seriously I'm left with this' Natasha walked into the living room where she found her parents.

"Mom, Dad…" Her parents looked up, "Not now Natasha can't you see the mess your brother has caused"

"Yes, I know that dad, that's why I have something in mind that might, save it" Both parents were looking at her curiously as to what she had in mind.

"I…will take…Alexei's place at Marvel Academy" Mr. Romanoff looked at his daughter with a serious gaze; Mrs. Romanoff knew what he was thinking.

"No you will not!"

"Mom it's the only way to keep his slot in the school or else all that money you spent on this school will go to the waste side!" Natasha's voice was a bit shaky; she didn't even believe the words that she was saying. She stared at her mother until her father stood up to faced her.

"Natasha this is serious…are you willing to do all of that for your brother, to throw away your position in Our Lady of Purification?" Natasha straightened her posture and looked at her father "If it's for family, than I am willing to do anything" Her father took a few minutes before hugging her while repeating the words 'I'm sorry'.

The next day she cut her hair and packed her bags. Arriving at the school she turned to her parents to say goodbye.

"Take care my baby girl this is not permanent at all, only until we find your brother, be safe and don't let any of the boys here touch you at all"

"I know mom I'll try my best" Her mother hugged her tightly while crying in her shoulder a little, next was her father.

"Your mother is right, this is only until we find Alexei, I have a friend that works here and he will help you with anything you need, here's his name and number, please call us frequently sweetheart."

"I will Dad, please find him" She grabbed the paper from her father's hand before hugging him goodbye "We will find your brother in no time, ok" Saying their final farewells to their daughter they drove off.

"Ivan…do you think we're making the right decision, leaving her in Alexei's place?" Mrs. Romanoff was meet with silence before he spoke up, "I don't know Marie…but I do know is that Natasha is a strong young woman, all we can do now is find our son and prayer for our daughter…"