A year and a half ago

Before I begin, I want to establish that I'm not a werewolf that changes with the full moon. That was made up. Rather, I can change on my own from a human to a human wolf hybrid to an actual wolf. With that said, it all started a year and a half ago at the agency S.H.I.E.L.D where I worked. S.H.I.E.L.D, in addition to fighting superhuman threats, also integrated supernatural beings such as myself to help their efforts. Two weeks after I started, I had been working on a bunch of files Agent Coulson sent me when our director, Nick Fury, briskly walked into the IT department office and requested me to speak with him privately. I had adjusted my glasses and got up quickly, not wanting to keep him waiting. Outside the office, he had informed me that I was being transferred to a superhero defense team under S.H.I.E.L.D. called the Avengers and that I would be partnered with one of the members of the team to help fight and protect the world.

Confused by the sudden change in assignment, I had asked, "Why am I being assigned from IT to a superhero team? I don't see how I will be of any help." I quickly looked down, trying not to sound too bold.

Fury responded blankly, "We've been reviewing your file and saw that you have extensive fighting skills in addition to your tech skills."

I pushed up my glasses, "Well, every Clavecin has to know how to fight. It's kind of a rite of passage within my family."

He nodded, "After the stint in New York, we need all of the useful additions to the Avengers as we can get. Especially to prepare for threats beyond Earth."

Before I could inquire more about that last sentence, Fury informed, "As courtesy, you will be flown to New York City and will have your own apartment within Avengers Tower paid for by Tony Stark. Your flight leaves tomorrow and you will be expected to start working this Friday." Fury began walking down the hall. My mouth gaped as everything was changing so fast.

Before he could make a turn down the hallway, I asked, "Who will be my new partner?"

"You'll find out soon enough", he said without looking back. I sighed and leaned against the wall.

I mumbled to myself, "Why do I have a feeling my new partner will be a handful?", before walking back into the office.

I had arrived into New York City early Wednesday morning. After I got my bags from baggage claim, a brown haired guy in a black suit was standing in front of one of the exit gates with my name on a sign. I walked towards him, dragging my luggage.

He smiled. "Amourelle Clavecin?"

I smiled back. "Yes, that's me." He proceeded to grab my bags for me and led me out to a black Escalade with black tinted windows. "And you are?"

He extended his hand out to shake and I extended my hand to meet his and he gave me a firm shake. "Happy Hogan. Pleasure to meet you." He lifted a few more of my bags to be put into the trunk as I waited for him to open my car door.

"Likewise". After closing the trunk, Happy walked past me to get my door. He helped me get into the car then closed the door once I was in and walked around the car to get to the driver's seat. The car was quite spacious and it had a window where I could see the back of Happy's head.

Happy looked before pulling out from his parked spot to get in the middle lane. "Are you excited to be working with the Avengers?"

I shifted in my seat to avoid the seat leather sticking to my legs. "I am. Although I'm very tired since I had to spend all day packing my stuff and putting the rest that I didn't need in storage."

"Oh yes, Fury must have put a lot on you yesterday, huh?"

I silently huffed. "Oh yeah, he did." I let there be a moment of silence before asking, "Are there any Avengers at the tower currently?"

"Tony and Bruce Banner should be in the labs now working on new stuff for the team. Steve should be working on the plans for the next re con mission along with Natasha and Clint. Thor is out of town but should be back in a few weeks. JARVIS, Tony's AI, will show you throughout the tower and I will give you your ID and keys for entry into the tower and your apartment."

I nodded, trying to process everything. "Thank you, Happy. Do you know which Avenger will be my new partner?" I had already known that I'd be basically on a team full of humans except Steve, a serum enhanced human, and Thor, an Asgardian god. Despite that, each one of them was a critical part of the team so whomever I'd end up with would be good. Still, it would have been nice if another supernatural being were on the team.

He hesitated as if he were trying to make up something. I could hear his heart beat quicken a bit. "Uh, JARVIS will tell you when we arrive which should be in ten minutes or so." He veered into a few lanes before I could see the Avengers tower down five blocks. Sensing that it would be best to found out when we arrived, I remained silent for the rest of the ride.

Happy and I took the elevator up to the thirty fourth floor and told me to tell JARVIS to show me around the tower after I had sorted my things in my apartment. I had thanked him and spent an hour unpacking everything. After that I showered and applied a bit of light makeup, I put on an off white blouse, royal blue skirt, light blue jean jacket, light gold dangly earrings, dark blue heeled ankle boots, and a grey beanie to top it off. I had closed the door to my room and grabbed my ID and keys before going into the powder room to look at myself and fluff my big, curly hair. I huffed before turning the light and exiting my apartment to go down to the main floor. I stepped back into the empty elevator and looked at the glass wall overlooking the city. Evening was about to set throughout the city as the sun shown orangish red rays mixed with light blue clouds creating a purplish glow.

The elevator dinged when it arrived on the main floor. I stepped out and put my ID over my neck. The main floor was extremely spacious as it was set up like a living room with furniture and a large tv, a bar, and a kitchen. On the opposite side of the room, there were more hallways going into different sections of the tower. Remembering what Happy said about JARVIS showing me around, I called his name out. There was no response. I called his name out again and again, there was no response. Not knowing what else to do, I shrugged and walked over to the refrigerator to drink from a water bottle when I heard footsteps coming from one of the hallways. I swallowed a few gulps before smoothing my skirt down and fluffing my hair, trying to look presentable. I looked up to see a tall, pale, black haired man with piercing green eyes in a dark grey v neck shirt and dark jeans walk towards me. He was quite handsome as I was a sucker for tall, dark haired men. Although I felt like I had seen him before.

He gave me a soft smile before asking, "And who might you be, beautiful miss?" in a smooth English accent. I internally swooned but kept my composure.

I gave him a pleasant smile and extended my hand. "Amourelle Clavecin." His eyes had a magnetic pull and I could see the mischievous glint in them.

Instead of shaking my hand, he took it with the utmost care and brought it up to his lips while keeping eye contact. I gave him a sweet smile. His hand and lips were stone cold.

In his smooth English accent, he replied, " Lovely name. The pleasure is absolutely mine to make your acquaintance. My name is…"

The elevator dinged. I had been absolutely smitten by him that I didn't even hear it come down.

The doors opened. One voice said, "And I'm telling you Tony, I am not that kind of doctor! I am not a therapist and I'm especially not your personal therapist!"

I presumed that voice belonged to Dr. Banner who was talking to Tony Stark.

Tony retorted, "Yeah, well I know that but I thought you were my best friend and that…" He stopped mid sentence and saw the dark haired man lower my hand from his lips.

Tony stepped towards us and teased, "Alright, slow your roll, Reindeer Games. You don't want to scare off your gorgeous, chocolatey babe of a partner, especially on the first day?"

I looked at the dark haired man and saw him shoot daggers at Tony. That name Tony called him sounded familiar though.

My eyebrows furrowed and I turned towards him, trying to place that nickname to a face. "Wait, Reindeer Games…are you?"

The dark haired man gave me a charming, toothy smile and I could see his pointed canines. A vampire. "That's right, love, I am Loki and you are my partner."