Summary: Darcy didn't think anything of it when her friend mentioned a field trip, she welcomed it, even. The surprise came later. Our lab assistant would become entwined with her destiny, rather unexpectedly.

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Darcy Lewis.

Most would associate that name with the science crazy Jane Foster's assistant or that foul mouthed chick sitting at the bar.

Those were the first impressions. Some recognized her as one of the new non-Avengers living in the tower. Even a few of the Avengers were guilty of such thoughts, well on the first part that is. There was truth in it, though, so they didn't feel horribly bad. She was Jane's lab assistant and friend. She was the foul mouthed girl dressed for a good time at the bar.

However, she was far more than any of those things. . . .to a few individuals in particular who shall not be named just yet.

To Them, she was life. . .the universe's gift to them. The one thing above all else they treasured. Theirs.

Always.