I'm back, and I brought an early Christmas present for you all!(: I was so happy about the positive reviews on my last Fan Fictions, I've decided to step it up a bit with another. I still have all of my activities, sports, school programs, social life, and school itself in the way, haha, but I will keep up with this as best as I can. To insure this, I will be updating regularly (hopefully at least once a week,) with short, but action packed chapters. I will write them to their fullest potentials and try to keep you on the edge of your seats!(: These shorter, more detailed chapters will hopefully be enough to peak your interests, but allow me to keep my life in check as well. I have been considering this for a while, so, this multi-part story will be very lengthy. I'd like to say thank you to all of my readers, supporters, and fellow writers for your criticism and inspiration! And finally, your feature presentation…(:
Disclaimer: Oh I never do this and almost forgot, I don't own any of the characters mentioned (so far,) or AEMH… I will one day though… Mwahahaha(;
~To Respect it to Trust, to Trust is to Love, to Love is to Live ~
Janet Van Dyne walked through the deserted campus alone, taking in the all too familiar sites. She had been here so many times before, why did it seem so distant? The chilled autumn air blew softly against her face as she walked towards her destination. She looked around abruptly, keenly adapting to her surroundings. From the now bare trees, to the dimmed lights of the empty lecture halls, she couldn't help but feel somewhat empty inside.
The cheerful laughter of a young couple on a bench grabbed her attention, the two caressed softly and then shared a passionate kiss. Janet could not help but smile at the two as she passed. It at first surprised her that they were not away for the holiday visiting family or friends. But, here they were. The void set in her heart from the depressing surroundings was soon filled. After watching the two share a moment, Jan was reminded of why she was here in the first place.
She found herself approaching the large building in which the notorious Dr. Henry Pym resided. It was a welcome sight, for it had been at least a month since she last saw him in person. Her heart fluttered like her delicate wings as she approached the door to his lab. Her mind raced, trying to elaborate on what to say, how to say it, and even how to reply. She never worried about being with Henry, but for some reason this time was different. She wanted to prove something to him, though she didn't know what! Perhaps it was to let him know that the Avengers need him… or as she sees it… she needs him. Her hand reached to knock on the door without thought, she usually just came right in, but this was different.
Two loud knocks echoed through the corridor. In response, nothing.
'Figures' she thought, then knocked again, "Hank, it's Jan, remember me?" she joked. But still, nothing, "this isn't funny, if you don't open up I'm coming in!" Silence… "Ok, have it your way," she said, shrinking as she did so.
She slipped through the keyhole gently, adjusting her outfit as she grew back to her normal size.
"Alright, now where are you at?" she smiled slightky, 'only Hank would get this caught up in his… work.' She saw some ants swarming around a ledge near the window and a small light flickering. 'Bingo.'
"Really Hank?" she smirked, looking over his work, "you made a matching helmet for an ant?" With hands on her hips, she strutted over to the miniaturized man. He continued welding away at the helmet, causing Jan to roll her eyes. "You know, most people would expect a man who can shrink to the size of an ant and then grow to the size of a building in a matter of seconds would be able to accurately hear someone who is five feet away from them!" She twitched slightly and then reached for the shrunken scientist, and placed him in the palm of her hand.
"What th- oh, hi Jan, how nice of you to stop by!" he smiled, jumping out of her hand and growing back to his normal height. Then, he noticed the crossed expression on her face and the hands residing on her hips. 'Uh oh, what did I do now?' he thought, mentally face palming. "Is something wrong?" he asked nonchalantly, picking up his lab coat from a nearby chair.
"Oh no, of course not, I just wanted to stop by is all," she said, stating the obviously… not so obvious.
"Well that is wonderful, how are you doing?" he said, looking away from her momentarily.
"Pretty good I guess, we…" she continued, but Hank didn't hear, all he could do was stare, he'd almost forgotten how much he'd missed her. He missed the way she reacted to things. He missed how perfectly her hair fell around her pale skin, accenting the piercing blue of her eyes. He missed the way her outfit managed to distinctly show off all of her… features. However, he missed most of all how her smile shined ever so brightly in the light of the room.
"Hank are you even listening?" Jan said, holding back a light blush as she assessed the situation.
"Oh," he cleared his throat, "yes of course, I'm sorry, you were saying?"
"No, no, enough about me, how are you?" she asked innocently. Noticing how handsome he looked, even with his currently uncombed hair.
"Well, I am good, just very busy." he said, scratching his back. "How are the Avengers?" he spat out, regretting him asking.
Jan winced mentally, noticing how much he didn't want to bring up the subject. "We are fine… we miss you though…" she looked down, hiding how much she really missed him.
"I miss you too.. I mean all of you.. I mean- as in the team…" he coughed slightly, "but now I have plenty of time for my research." She chuckled at this.
"Well, I suppose that means you have plenty of time for… other things as well?" she smiled, perking up slightly.
'That's the Jan I know,' he thought, smiling to himself.
"Yes Jan, I suppose I do."
"In that case, I was hoping that you would go grab lunch with me today, Hank! We can catch up and-" he stopped her there.
"Gee, Jan, I wish I could, but I have-"
'And there it is,' she thought, saddened
"So much work to do, I figured." she interrupted, lowering her head.
"Exactly, I'm truly sorry."
"It's ok Hank, I understand completely, I'm sure I should get back to the mansion now anyways." she turned for the door, holding back her anger and despair.
"Wait, you could stay around for a while, we can catch up while I do my work!" he said, plastering a smile on his face. God he hated to see her like that.
"Oh, that would be nice," she smiled pulling up a chair.
He laughed, and started into a conversation.
Hours past, and the two were still talking. They shared stories about the time they were apart, but mostly laughed over what times they had shared.
"Hey, remember when Egghead "captured" me, and the whole time, you were terminating his files!" she laughed, looking over at him.
He laughed whole heartedly back, "you should've won an Oscar for that performance, especially the snarky things you said to him… priceless! I had to refrain from laughing and giving myself away! That was what, our fifteenth mission together?" He leaned back into his chair, sipping away at his coffee.
"I think you are right, that reminds me, did I ever tell you about the time that the team helped the Fantastic Four take down Dr. Doom?" she said, wiping her eyes.
"No, but Tony told me a bit about it," suddenly he frowned, "were you ok?"
"Yeah of course," her face fell, "why?"
"Well Dr. Doom kidnapped you for Christ's sake, aren't I allowed to worry about my own partner and former teammate?" he scooted around uncomfortably.
"You can, but you shouldn't!" she said, fixing her outfit to busy herself.
"Yes I should, that was awfully dangerous… you could've gotten hurt, or worse."
She frowned, "but I didn't, case closed."
"No, Jan, you really shouldn't have been-"
"What are you talking about? I'm an Avenger, I fight bad guys, it is what we do, remember?" She sighed.
"Yes of course, but I never have liked the thought of you risking your life when you don't have tom there are other ways! For example, I am going to India to help seal a peace agreement in a few weeks."
"India! Why the hell didn't you tell me about this? Who is funding this, don't you think I'd like to have know about this?" she yelled, standing up.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know I needed your permission. The United Nations is funding the trip and all of its expenses, and I never thought to tell you."
"Sorry? That's all you have to say for yourself, and my permission? I can't even fight my own battles for crying out loud, but it is a crime if I get mad at you for not telling me about going to freaking India!" she walked around angrily, "ugh, you drive me insane sometimes Hank!"
"I can't believe that you are getting worked up over something like this!" he said, "I just don't understand you sometimes!"
"Well understand this, I'm leaving now. Don't call, don't text, don't send your stupid bugs, and don't you dare show up anywhere near me. Goodbye, Dr. Pym."
"No, Jan, come on, Jan!" he called, "wait, don't- go." he sighed, pulling his face into his hands and resting on the wall. "What have I done?" he whispered, listening as rain began to fall against the windows.
Janet ran, she ran quickly down the halls and out the door into the cold evening air. She didn't even notice that the clouds were dark, gray, and full. No, all she knew was that she was hurting. It was a pain similar to what she experienced when her father passed. So she ran and collapsed on the park bench where the couple previously sat, drowning in her tears. She felt the cold rain as it began to fall on her skin, blending in with the warm tears drenching her cheeks. But she didn't care, all she could do was cry. 'I'm such a fool,' she thought, bringing her knees to her chest.
Never was the brave young woman so vulnerable, so pained and weak. Little did she know, a strange being watched her as she mourned. It examined the heroine closely from the shadows it hid in, waiting for the right moment to move in.
Oooh, I love cliffhangers… :p Jk, but you'll soon meet this strange "creature," and find out its intentions. You'll also hear from the other Avengers, a friend of Janet's (hint hint,) a lot more from a very distraught Hank, and a very angry Jan. That is all for now, so until next time, wasp9000 out, peace!(: