The S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters swarmed with officers keeping up with their daily activities. An old threat was on the Horizon. Nick Fury sat in the middle of the chaos chin in hand contemplating their next move. He racked his brain and stared onward out the window overlooking the horizon. He shifted slightly at the sound of boots approaching him.

"Sir, the Avengers have arrived." A commanding officer announced.

"Very well." Nick Fury stood with grace and began to proceed towards the conference room, not wanting to alarm anyone more than they already were. When he arrived he stood in front of the Avengers, all looking weary and dreading the situation at hand before they even knew the news.

"Sorry to bother you all while you were enjoying what you thought was a vacation. I need to brief you on a situation that needs full attention before it gets out of hand. An undercover S.H.I.E.L.D. agent by the name of Peter Parker has informed me that a mutated substance has found its way into New York City. Parker believes this substance to be a symbiote much like the previous Venom but it does not mutate the person it inhabits." Fury flicked on a switch and a projector flashed to life displaying a picture of a dark and menacing looking creature. "As you can see this could create problems. Not being able to tell who is carrying this parasite is one in itself. We are still unsure as to who is behind the release of this but we are here to investigate and decimate it. Any questions so far?"

Tony Stark raised his arm dramatically, almost like a child in kindergarten. He often didn't take a lot too seriously. "Sooo… You want us to do what? Spider boy should have this under control. He's done it before right? I have a vacation to Tahiti booked for this week, can't miss it." He said matter-of-factly.

Fury furrowed his brow. "And so you may just make it. We still have some investigating to do and Parker is at the helm at this point. You will just be doing the grunt work once we've revealed how to combat it."

Another hand meekly rose. Bruce Banner sat towards the back of the group looking fully interested. "Is there any way to get our hands on said subject matter to perhaps scientifically study its form? Might give us some clues."

"Parker is currently working on that Mr. Banner. Any other questions before I continue?" Fury looked around the room. Steve Rogers seemed thoroughly uninterested and was picking at his spandex pants. Thor sat with a confused look on his face. Fury inwardly flinched. This was not going to be an easy assignment. "Look. I went and visited the X-men headquarters. I may have a lead on someone who can help us but it won't be easy." He paused, slightly dismayed.

"What's the catch Cap'n?" Stark asked, noticing Fury's hesitation.

"The subject is under contract with the Xavier Institute to not be contacted further upon her leave of the school…Which happens to be about 4 years ago. No one has heard from her since and locating her without the help of Xavier may prove difficult." Fury sighed deeply and put down a folder on the desk. He sprawled her profile out for them to see across the table. She didn't have much information, only a picture to go by that was clipped to the inside of the folder with a name at the top. Alexandra L. Donovan. Grades and past information of her childhood were the only things remaining.

"So we wait. How else can we find her?" Rogers asked.

"We have a lead that she may have gone back to New York City. Which is where Parker is located. Problem is, there's too many people. Our intel is currently searching all databases for any clue where she may be, if she is still using that name." Fury's phone vibrated on his hip. Aggravated, he tore it from his belt and answered it. "Fury."

"I think I found your girl." Parker's voice was quiet and unfaltering yet riddled with excitement.

"Stark. You may have to put off your vacation after all. We need all hands on deck for this one."


Hey everyone, it's been a long time since I wrote a fic. Probably a decent 10 years give or take. This story is going to mesh the comics and movie stories together and have a twist or two. I'm excited to be back and I hope this story turns out :)

As always, I don't own Marvel or anything to do with it.

3 Tifa