Prologue

Steve looked around, confused, at the strange things around him. Everything was different, alien. He didn't know where he was, what was going on, or what he was going to do about it. The dark-skinned man in front of him, wearing an eye patch, was telling him things, but he was still in shock over the whole sleeping for seventy years thing.

A loud yell had everyone looking to the right. A young woman was bounding towards them, vaulting herself onto cars and just generally showing off her skills. The men around Steve all seemed to deflate a bit, as if something about this woman made them feel inferior.

"Hello, peeps," the woman said, catapulting herself into the circle, grinning raucously at the black man. Her long, mahogany brown hair shone almost red, and her bright teal eyes sparkled. "Fury, my man, what's up?"

"Agent Stark, you are interrupting," he said, already exasperated by this girl. Laughing, she punched the man's shoulder lightly and turned to Steve, face lighting up like a little girl's.

"Captain America," she breathed, gazing at him in awe. Then, her face saddened, and she stepped closer to him. Without a second of hesitation, she threw her arms around him and enveloped the shocked man in a hug. "I'm sorry," the woman murmured, patting his back. "I wouldn't have wanted to find out this way either. Don't worry, Fury doesn't mean any harm." She pulled away, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "Of course, just because he doesn't mean it, doesn't mean it won't happen." Shrugging, she patted Steve's shoulder.

"Miss Stark, I'm going to have to ask you to leave," Fury said, glaring at her impatiently. She waved him away.

"I'm leaving, I'm leaving. But first, Steve needs time, to learn about everything. And not in a way that will overwhelm or scare him off." She shot Fury a pointed look. "I'll be his guide, if he's alright with that. After all, I am the only one here who even qualifies. Besides, I'm sure any agent you assign will scare the living daylights out of him." The brunette turned back to Steve, eyes shining. "Don't worry, Cap. You can do it. I believe in you, soldier."

With a salute, the woman ran off. Steve watched her go, strangely impressed by her. He looked at Fury, curious.

"Who was she?" he asked, adding a 'sir.' Fury shook his head.

"Lillian Stark, one of SHEILD's most… interesting agents. Just, try to keep up."

A/N: So, this story's gonna be just little different than the last. Some of the chapters will be in third person, to get a point across, while the rest will be in the point of view of my new heroine. I hope you like it! Feedback is nice, if you feel like reviewing. :D