Disclaimer: I only own what is mine. My OCs, and ideas.

A/N: I write a lot and wanted to put a second story up. I am still working on Next Gen: Kai. But this story doesn't really tie into the Next Gen series I am writing. I just love writing and I write so much and I decided I should but on another story. My mind goes a million miles an hour some days so I write like crazy and here is one of my newest stories: Coming Together.

Chapter 1: Ava

I crawled through the forest happily. Stalking anything I could find. I wasn't human, I was better. I was a White Tiger. My fur was soft and my footsteps were silent. The jungle around me was perfect, undisturbed nature. It was just me, I was alone, the beast was free, but I didn't have to worry about it, there was no one I could hurt, but when I did hurt someone I knew who it would be…

The man who took everything from me…

I spot a mouse and I picture him, I picture him perfectly. And then I pounce.

"Ava!" A voice called sweetly into my room.

I open my eyes to see my bedroom. My prey, it was gone.

It had been a few days since Hector died, almost a week ago. I had been out of school because of it and I didn't plan on going back for a while. Not that anyone would expect me to.

After Hector had died, I had moved in with my only sister and her husband, and their little 5 year old.

And life was just a black hole right now.

I grab at the amulet on my waist and wrap my fingers around it tightly.

I walk over to my mirror to see myself, my Central American looks, my messy hair, and an oversized shirt.

"Ava? Are you up?" Awilda Ayala-del Toro, my sister.

"Yes, Awilda." I call out.

"Are you hungry?"

I hadn't eaten in what must have been forever. My stomach growled.

"No, I am not hungry." I call back.

"Your school called. They want to know when they can expect you back." Awilda says.

"I don't know, Awilda." I call back walking over to my desk and picking up a picture, it was the full family. All of us; Mom, Dad, Hector, Awilda, Fillipo, and a baby me.

"Look, Ava. I know you want to just lay around." Awilda says opening up the door. I look over at her. "But I have to run errands, so you can either come with me or you can take Rey to school."

I think about it for a moment. "I'll do your errands." I offer standing up and walking pasted her into the kitchen to see little Rey Del Toro. Sitting at the counter and playing with his cereal. "Hi Auntie Ava!" He exclaims upon seeing me.

I smile, old t-shirt, messy hair, and all. "Hey Rey." I smile serving myself some cereal also. The news was playing on the small TV that sat on the counter.

I don't bother to listen. It's just the normal boring new, or a normal boring small town.

Newman California. Not really much to say. I live on Real Ave., and everything is in a biking distance. I could go to one side of town to the other in hardly any time at all.

Awilda quickly writes a list of everything I have to get. She leaves it on the table with about $20. Yah, I don't think my family fits into the high society kind of world.

Awilda's husband is an engineer, he brings home a half decent salary, and Awilda works at the different schools in town as a substitute. So I dint really get to go on many fun shopping sprees, and needless to say, we only have one car.

Once I finish eating and Rey finishes his story about his latest dream I change into some fresh clothing, old denim shorts and a t-shirt.

I grab the list and money off the counter and walk outside and unlock my bike form where it was tied up on the porch.

And then with a hand push I start pedaling to the closest drug store, half a mile away.

I go from the drug store, I go to the post office, and then to this pizza place called Pizza Plus. They serve more than just pizza and have the best slushy in all of Newman in my personal opinion.

The owners are family friends, and sometimes will let me have a few bread stick for doing the dishes.

"Hey, Ava!" The owner shouts from behind the counter when I walk in. "How are you doing?"

"As good as I can be doing right now, Mr. Wallace." I reply throwing down my backpack in a seat. "Got any dishes? Or does the floor need a good mopping?" I ask hopefully.

"Ava, Ava, I should just hire you. I'm sorry, but I don't need you to do anything today." Mr. Wallace says. "You want anything?" He asks.

"No thank you." I smile politely.

"How about a blue raspberry slushy?" He asks. "On the house. I know you love them."

I sigh, rolling my eyes. "Fine, but only a small."

After I waste half an hour there. And it is nice.

When I leave I go to the library and pick up a few new books.

When I finally get home the heat is burning my back. I pull up to the house, thankful of the think oaks in the yard.

Our neighbor's black cat, Marcus, is walking around in the shade.

"Hey Marcus." I bed down scratching his chin and he purrs.

Then I notice it. The front door is open.

I swallow. We never leave the front door open, so something is wrong.

My hand grips tightly on the amulet in my pocket.

I walk in slowly placing my bag down on the counter.

"Hello?" I call into the house.

I think I can hear the TV on in the living room.

Slowly I make my way down the hallway.

I keep my back flat on the wall and get ready to run or attack. I turn my head around the corner and see a pale skinned man with brown hair sitting on the couch, wearing a formal suit, and watching the news.

He turns and looks right at me, and I duck behind the corner.

"Hello, Ms. Ayala." He says calmly. And I turn the corner, claws extended.

"Who are you?" I ask calmly, a growl come out with it.

"I'm Agent Coulson." The man introduces himself. "I've been watching you for a few days and I am here to make you an offer,"

I look over his suit again and I spot a small pin with a symbol on it, I recognize it instantly. "You're a SHIELD agent?" I ask.

"One of the best, and I am here to recruit you to join a team of heroes in training that SHIELD is recruiting." He explains. "I spoke with your sister over the phone a few days ago, and even though she was nervous about you leaving, she thinks you should join. If you want to."

"Why would I want to?" I ask. I am no longer in a fighting stance.

"Because, Kraven." He says eyes narrowing. "I know how you are thinking, and you want him brought to justice, and more than that you want him dead. But, if you were to go after him, you would likely die, with SHIELD you would get a chance to bring him to justice and finally see him locked up for good."

It all sounds tempting. "What other heroes are going to be on this team?" I ask.

"So far, you are the first person I have spoken to about this." He replied.

"How long do I have to decide?" I ask.

"As much time as you need." He smiles.

Then he reaches into his pocket. And pulls out a white watch thing. He offers it to me and it looks touch screen. "One of our agents made this for you." He explains. "It can contact SHIELD when and if you decide to join us. We are also developing some new tools that you could use in the field, all current data is on the watch."

"Thank you." I smile softly at him.

"No problem Ms. Ayala." He says as he begins to leave. "Also, joining this team you would get a chance to train with the professionals. Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and many other heroes."

I walk him to the door. "Take as much time as you need to decide. I will be in touch."

And with that he is gone.

I walk back inside, locking the door behind me. And I sit down on the couches. I touch the watch and flip through the files, and it is completely amazing.

I take a deep breath. And lean my head back, thinking about what Agent Coulson said.

And finally I come to a decision.

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