So the time line is a little off but it still works, hope you enjoy.
Chapter 2
4 months later,
It was easy enough for Fury to suspect Pierce as Hydra, and for him to take an interest in Skye. Skye was talented and had a personality everyone loved, including Pierce. He already wanted her on the strike team, he even had his head man training her, Brock Rumlow. Pierce also had her working personally with him, Fury told Skye to bond with him. Pierce was already becoming protective over her the same way Coulson was with her. Fury knew she was already in so he limited her contact with anyone besides Natasha, who Fury had her start training Skye as well as Brock. He didn't let Coulson or anyone contact her, Pierce knew she was with Coulson for a while but didn't know the extent of it. Fury knew Skye was doing a great job gathering bits of Intel. He had Skye start reporting to Hill as well because he trusted her fully, and if something happened Skye still needed someone with high ranking to help her get out. What he didn't expect was the winter soldier coming his way trying to kill him, which means Hydra was ready to strike. Fury had just barely escaped to Steve Rodgers apartment when he was shot again, it was time to put his plan in place.
Skye knew something was going to happen soon, Brock had be harder with her training and Pierce has been keeping a closer eye on her. Pierce liked Skye a lot even took her under his wing, keeping her away from Fury and put her with Brock. Skye didn't mind she now knew the entire strike team was Hydra and Pierce was the leader, she even spent some time with Romanoff training under Fury's orders, and Brock was on board.
If Skye was honest she liked training with the Black Widow, and she was already advancing rapidly. Natasha and Skye became quite close, to where Natasha considered her family Skye loved her as well. Skye wondered if Natasha knew about her undercover but she doubted it, she hated hiding it from her though. She was training with Brock when she heard the news, Fury was shot and in bad shape.
Skye ran as fast as she could to the hospital bursting into the room with Romanoff, Rodgers, and Hill. Romanoff looked like she was going to break at any second, Skye walked over quietly and just took her hand in hers and watched the doctors work on him, she heard Natasha mumbled over and over don't do this to me Nick please. Skye kept her face calm and neutral when they called it, Fury was dead. Brock came in calling Skye out of the viewing room she nodded, she gave Natasha a tight squeeze and left with Brock.
"I'm sorry Skye, I know Fury brought you here and you admired him" Brock said, Skye was a little surprised to hear that coming from him,
"Thanks Brock, but some things are meant to be" she said carefully. He looked at her with a raised brow, but then smiled a little.
"Pierce wants Cap. For debrief, would you mind getting him while I get the team ready" Brock asked her she nodded and noticed he was talking softly with Natasha,
"Cap you are needed back at headquarters" Skye said stiffly, Natasha raised a brow but Skye kept a plain face.
"Okay be there in a second" Skye knew he wanted some privacy, but Brock came up behind her apparently in a hurry.
"Cap they need you now" Brock said,
Skye took a deep breath looking a Natasha with emotionless eyes, Natasha looked at her questionably but Skye shook her head softly. Now was not the time. They brought Steve back to headquarters dropping him off at Pierce's office, Brock was on edge something was happening and Skye needed to know.
"Is everything okay?" Skye asked him as they waited, Brock looked at her.
"Yea, we just wanted to make sure Cap gave us all the Intel regarding Fury" Brock studied Skye's face for a moment she knew it was her chance to get in further with Hydra,
"Well if not we will need to detain him, he was the last one to see Fury alive right? So he has to know something" She said plainly. Brock smiled and nodded at her,
"You have really grown here Skye, I am happy Pierce picked you up from Fury" He told her and she smiled.
"I am too, I am glad you guys were able to train and teach me how to be a real agent" she said again.
"I think you are ready" he said, she raised a brow
"Ready for what?" she asked.
"Pierce will show you, soon you will really be one of us" he said again, just then we saw Cap storm out of the office, Brock squeezed her hand and stood up,
"You should go see Pierce I have something I need to take care of" he said walking off the same way Steve was, this wasn't going to be good Skye thought. Shaking the thoughts from her mind she went into Pierce's office and saw him smiling at her waving her in.
"Ah Skye come in come in, I wanted to talk to you about something" he said gesturing her to sit down, she plopped down rather ungracefully but he just smiled at her.
"You know I think of you like a daughter, and I was hoping you could help me with something" He started and her stomach flipped, Coulson was the only one to ever consider her a daughter and this coming from Pierce didn't feel right.
"Of course anything you need" she said happily,
"Have you ever heard of Hydra?" Skye kept her face neutral recalling her training,
"It was a rouge Nazi division in WW2 right?" she asked playing innocent, he nodded.
"It was but their methods have changed quite a bit, they protect, they make sure threats are neutralized before they happen. Tell me would that be a world you would like to live in?" he asked watching her, she took a breath and looked into his eyes.
"I think it would make my job a whole lot easier, and I think it would save a lot of lives as well" she lied flawlessly thanks to Natasha's lessons. He stood up and smiled and laughed a little,
"Aw my girl I knew there was something special about you, I am glad you think that way. I am the head of Hydra, and I would love if you joined with us. We could save so many lives if we work together, we can make the world a better place." He held out his hand and Skye took it smiling, she was in.
"I would be honored, but does this mean I have to lie to Brock and the team?" she made a sad face and Pierce shook his head,
"Oh no my dear they are Hydra as well, most of shield is and it is time we came out of the shadows, I also have someone I want you to meet, we call him the Winter Soldier."
"I thought he was just a legend?" she asked surprised.
"No, he is ours to command he has been with Hydra for 70 years our best asset. I would like you to meet him, and maybe you could even be in charge of him. I am sure he would like you better than Brock, you have more of a gentle touch it might make him more acceptable" Skye filched a little at the word,
"Oh don't worry Skye he would never harm you, also I would never put you in harm's way. I just thought you might like to see the legend" he asked looking at her with care, she didn't like it but played along.
"I would, you're right I was just worried he is a known assassin after all. But if you say he is safe then he is." Skye smiled and to her surprise he hugged her before she left. Brock called and said he needed to hunt down Captain America. Skye knew this was getting out of hand, with Fury gone she hasn't even had time to grieve. She also didn't know what she should do now, stay with Hydra or run.
She saw Rumlow looking beat up she couldn't help but rush over to him and tilt his head from side to side,
"What the hell happen, are you okay" Skye actually sounded worried, but Rumlow just brushed her off. Skye was worried she did something Rumlow has never brushed her off like that, but then again she didn't care. She shouldn't care he was Hydra but she always saw the good in people, maybe it was time to change that.
"We need to find him" he said sternly motioning me to follow. We went into the control room as Sitwell was giving the briefing on how Captain America was now a fugitive. Skye didn't believe it for a minute he was a good guy, she didn't even know if Steve knew how to be bad. Skye sat there and listen to Sitwell and a couple agents asking why he was a fugitive. Skye has never actually talked to Steve except at the hospital Fury kept her away from the avengers, well besides Romanoff, she didn't even know the others names except Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk. She didn't even know Natasha's name, she was always the Black Widow. Skye was still in her thoughts when she heard her friends name pop up.
"Along with Captain America Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, is also a fugitive" Sitwell finished his brief. Brock raised his brow to Skye who was looking at Natasha's picture,
"Skye you okay?" he asked, she hasn't shown any emotion and she was trying hard not to.
"Fine apparently Cap wasn't the only one who betrayed us" she said slowly, Brock just smiled and nodded.
They got a hit at a mall where a shield program popped up, it was Natasha and Cap. Skye got ready with the rest of Strike, Brock decided to keep her close.
Once they got to the mall Skye was ordered to stay on the bottom level, Brock and the other would search the rest, after about 3 minutes Skye held her breath as she saw Natasha and Steve coming straight for her. Skye carefully went into a hallway with no cameras hoping Natasha would follow, Skye heard footsteps come closer before she grabbed Natasha and pulled her into the hallway. Natasha soon had Skye against the wall then released her as soon as she saw her face.
"Skye what the hell are you doing here?" Natasha said harshly as she looked at Skye's tactical gear,
"You need to leave, Natasha they are looking everywhere for you two" Skye said looking around to make sure she wasn't seen. Natasha followed her gaze,
"Skye why are you with strike?" Natasha finally asked,
"Can I trust you?" Skye asked seriously Natasha raised a brow, silently asking seriously.
"I am under orders from Fury" Skye said simply but it wasn't enough for Natasha. Skye looked to Cap whose eyes were watching her closely. Skye went on,
"Shield is compromised, I was sent undercover to see what they are planning. Tasha they will kill anyone who isn't loyal to Hydra. You need to get out of here." Skye said again as Natasha and Steve's eyes went wide.
"Hydra was destroyed" Steve snapped at her, Skye just rolled her eyes.
"Yea no they aren't Pierce is the leader, I am finally in fully after 4 months and I am risking everything by telling you. Fury was the only one who knew about my undercover, Hill might too but I am not sure, but seeing how he is gone I think it's safe to tell you" Skye suddenly heard Brock in her ear asking where she was, she couldn't be blown not yet. She looked at Natasha.
"Knock me out" Skye suddenly said, Steve was the first to shake his head,
"Brock knows I'm not at my post, you need to knock me out if I am to remain undercover. Pierce considers me a daughter and Brock is trying to get me close. Tasha knock me out" Skye said sternly, she saw Natasha consider it, but finally nod. Steve on the other hand had other ideas.
"Just come with us" Steve suddenly grabbed her hand, Skye shook her head.
"You don't get it I can't protect you and get information if I go with you. I have a job that Fury gave me I will be damned if I don't see it through. Natasha Romanoff Knock. Me. Out. Now" Steve tried to object again, but Natasha stopped him.
"Be careful little sis" Skye nodded and Natasha punched her not once but three times to make it look like Skye fought back, also reddened her knuckles. Steve couldn't watch and turned around, this girl was giving them a chance and throwing herself into the lion dean. He couldn't help but admire her as well. Natasha took one of Skye's guns just in case and kissed her forehead,
"Come on lets go" Natasha grabbed Steve and ran just as Brock came in the hallway looking for Skye Natasha looked back to see Brock stroking Skye's hair. She felt Steve tense up at that, she hoped Skye would be safe in the hands of Hydra.
Skye woke up in the infirmary she opened her eyes to quickly shut them again. She had one hell of a headache Natasha knew how to knock someone out, her head hurt like hell. She groaned a little trying to sit up, she felt someone's hand helping her and she froze.
"Hey you're finally up" she opened her eyes a little to find Brock helping her sit up.
"How long was I out?" she asked wincing at her head, she felt her lip was cut as well. Damn Natasha.
"A couple hours, I found you in a hallway knock out. Do you remember how it happened?"
"I saw someone in the hallway and went to go check it out, it was Black Widow. She attacked, I tried to fight her off only got a couple hits in before she knocked me out. I'm sorry I messed up the mission" she said softly,
"Don't worry not many people can go up against the famous Black Widow and come out with only a couple bumps and bruises. You are lucky you two were friends, or else she wouldn't have left you alive" he stated bluntly,
"I guess, some friend betraying the people who are trying to make the world better" she sneered, she was getting tired of lying if she was being honest. She wanted to go home, but Pierce had other ideas.
Pierce called her into his office after hearing what happened, he acted like a worried father asking her if she was sure she was okay, if there was anything he could do.
"Also I have made arrangements for you to stay in my guest house, I won't have any arguments. Black Widow is extremely dangerous, and she may use you against me or to get information" Skye just nodded.
She went and grabbed a backpack full of clothes and necessities before going with Pierce. It has been crazy here and she didn't know if her team was okay, she wanted to contact them but knew it wasn't the time. After arriving at Peirce's house Skye was wide eyed, it was huge. She soon went to her room he set her up in and drifted off still feeling the pain from Natasha's hits. There was a knock on the door and she opened it in her sweats Pierce smiled at her and told her to follow him into the kitchen.
Skye squeaked as a man was sitting in the shadows only seeing his eyes, Pierce just laughed a little.
"Skye this is the asset, or the Winter Soldier" Pierce moved to sit across from his and Skye noticed the emptiness and pain in his eyes,
"Do you have a name beside those two?" she asked softly, she saw him look to Pierce.
"No he doesn't he had a name long ago but it is his no longer. You can call him whichever one you like" Pierce said still watching the soldier, Skye approached him and held out her hand with a small smile. The soldier tensed up looking at her hand and her face fell and she tucked her hand back in her arm.
"Sorry sweetie he isn't used to being touched" Pierce explained, Skye only nodded and sat down next to Pierce.
"You have a new mission, and you have 48 hours to deliver" Pierce started to name Captain America and then Natasha which Skye flinched at, Pierce put his hand on her shoulder assuming she was thinking about the attack but she just didn't want Natasha or Steve to get hurt. She noticed the Winter Soldier was watching her carefully as well. After Pierce wrapped up the mission, he also had another in mind.
"You will start tomorrow but as for tonight you will guard Skye" The soldier and Skye looked at him confused,
"Pierce it is okay he doesn't have to stay here" she said softly, but he brushed her off.
"Romanoff might come back for her, and I will not have her harmed do you understand there is a chair in her room and you will not move from it until I come get you in the morning. She will be weak tonight since the attack." he stated. Skye looked at the solider and mouthed sorry not even sure if he cared or not. His brows went up at that though, Skye knew it would be an interesting night.
"Oh and Skye I have some files for you regarding the rest of Hydra in shield so you know who to trust, but not everyone just some high levels ones that tend to be hostile" Pierce said giving her a file, she smiled.
Walking back to her room Skye felt the soldier's eyes on her the entire time, she didn't like the fact that an assassin would be staying in her room while she slept. Stopping at the door she turned and looked at Pierce and the soldier uncertain,
"I promise nothing will happen to you while he is here you have nothing to worry about." Pierce smiled at her, she nodded then walked into her room her door shut and she spun around to see Pierce closed it so he can talk to the soldier alone, Skye strained to listen.
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