I think it's so cute and I think it's so sweet
How you let your friends encourage you to try and talk to me
But let me stop you there, oh, before you speak
-No; by Meghan Trainor
From the second Dany stood up, her eyes never left theirs. She took in their appearance, even managing to get a whiff of their scent. They were human, Dany could tell that much, and one of them was enhanced, due to the weird smell he gave off. The benefits of heightened smell is being able to detect even the smallest changes in a living body. Sadly, with the enhanced human, she couldn't exactly pinpoint the standoffish smell he expelled. Dany's eyes narrowed when she noticed the men were scrutinizing her. They were looking at her as if she were some kind of science project.
"It's nice to finally meet you, Ms. Gutierrez." An African-American man with an eyepatch. He had been the one to talk before Dany revealed herself. She could see he held himself with an air of authority, of someone who wouldn't hesitate to act or kill if necessary. Dany could sense he wasn't alarmed by her animalistic appearance, a look glittering in his eye showing that she may not be the weirdest thing he'd ever come across.
"Get off my land," Dany called, her voice hoarse. It had been a while since she actually communicated with people, given she spent a number of years in the wilderness. The African-American man seemed unfazed by Dany's request, still scrutinizing her. His companion, however, couldn't contain his emotions very well. Eyepatch's companion held a shield; painted red, white, and blue with a big star in the middle. Very American.* The man with the shield looked bewildered, seeing how Dany looked. Her usual copper, curly hair was matted and sticking up in all directions. Her amber-colored eyes glowed almost menacingly as she watched them. Her light brown skin was covered in layers of dirt and grime. It was obvious she was in good shape, but remained a rather slender appearance. He could see her nails, colored a bright silver, longer and sharper than any human's nails. Dany had her fingers angled in a way as if she were to scratch someone who came too close. "You're scaring the animals," she continued, a growl underlying her voice. It sounded eerily similar to a wolf's. "Get off my land now."
"Ms. Gutierrez, we just want to talk," Eyepatch went on. "It's important."
"You humans...," she sneered. "You think I want anything to do with you? The whole reason I'm out here is to get away from you."
Eyepatch's eye narrowed slightly, his hands folding behind his back. His shield-wielding friend tensed slightly, angling his body in a way to prepare for any attacks. Dany couldn't say she wasn't a bit peeved at that. While she did want to attack them, she wanted to see what would happen if she reacted somewhat human first.
"We understand you have a dark history with humans," Eyepatch went on, "but what's going on now, it goes beyond whatever grudge you might have."
Dany simply snorted in response. "The last human who approached me asking for my help, ended up locking me in a lab," she growled. "Whatever you want from me, you're not getting it."
"Ms. Gutierrez, the world is in danger," Eyepatch went on. "Humanity is currently facing a threat they can't battle alone. We need as much help as we can possibly get."
"I told you I'm not helping."
"Your mutations could help bring the world back into an era of peace." Eyepatch watched Dany's reactions, seeing a whole array of emotions swirling in her amber eyes. "If you join me, you won't have to save the world for humanity's sake. You can do it for this, the wilderness you call home."
"Was that your attempt to win me over?" Dany grumbled.
"If that's what you want to call it, then yes." A hint of a smirk came across Eyepatch's face. "Are you willing to listen to what I have to say?"
Letting out a humph, Dany decided to listen. Her need to argue with them would only prolong their little meeting.
"I'm putting together a team of remarkable people," he started, "people who will be able to fight the battles we never could. These individuals are the strongest, smartest, most lethal."
"Does this little team have a name?" Dany asked.
"This little group falls under the Avengers Initiative," Eyepatch responded. "I'd like to offer you a position under it."
An almost wild smirk came across Dany's face. "You humans must be truly out of your minds if you think I'd lift a finger for you," she snickered.
With a nod, Eyepatch took a step forward, a solemn expression coming across his features as he regarded her. "I might know of a way to get you to help us," he replied, sounding almost too casual for her liking.
That simple statement was enough to make Dany's blood run cold.
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In all of Dany's long life, she'd only come close to killing someone twice. Both times had been difficult, almost painful, for her; but she managed to refrain from doing any harm. Neither of those times, however, measured to the feeling of animalistic rage that surged through Dany's body in that moment. The second Eyepatch finished what he was saying, what he believed would convince her to help, every part of Dany was screaming to attack, to rip him apart. It took a lot of effort to not do that. She could see the smugness glittering in Eyepatche's eye; the confusion on his shield-wielding friend's face when he didn't hear what had been said.
"Are you blackmailing me?" Dany snarled, her fingers twitching, wanting desperately to sink into something.
"Consider it what you want," Eyepatch went on, "but the world's in danger, and I figured that'd be enough to convince you to join."
"The world is always in danger. Your little Avengers can't stop every single bad guy around the globe."
"You're probably right," he said. "But like I said, this one goes beyond our ability to fight back. That's why the Avengers Initiative is so important. It gives the people I gather the power to fight the battles humans never could."
Dany didn't respond. She was still struggling with keeping herself together.
"If you choose to come with me, you don't have to fight this battle for humans," Eyepatch said. "Do it for the wilderness and the animals. Do it for your son."
(A/N):
Not the best second chapter, but I'm hoping you guys found it at least tolerable. If there's anything in here that you think needs improvement, don't hesitate to let me know, OK? I'd appreciate whatever constructive criticism you guys have.
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Vienna Lane