New York, Avengers, Tower 6pm

"So where are we with this HYDRA thing?" Captain America asked turning to Iron Man.

"Well everything that was stolen from the wreckage by small timers seems to have been recovered. Everything apart from some canister" Stark replied as he looked at the flashing computer screen.

"Any idea what it is?"

"I could hazard a guess. Maybe some kind of gas? But HYDRA didn't have much information on it. Heck they didn't even give it a name. The only thing on the files that I managed to salvage from HYDRA is that it was procured for them by one Wade Wilson" Tony finished as he laid back in his chair.

"Deadpool?" Steve asked raising an eyebrow.

"Oh god what has he done now?" came a female voice from behind them.

"Apparently he stole whatever was in this missing containment unit for them" Tony replied as Spiderwoman lent over his shoulder to look at the screen.

"We need to find him. He'll have an idea of what it is" Steve replied placing his hand on his chin thoughtfully.

"Do we have to?" Jessica groaned remembering her last dealings with the mercenary.

"Unfortunately yes. Anyway according to Clint you and him had a little moment during that whole virus thing" Tony said winking at her.

"He forcibly French kissed me through his mask. I wouldn't call that a moment" Jessica growled back.

"Whatever happened we still need to bring him in for questioning" Tony replied ignoring the venomous glare Jessica was giving him.

"How do we do that? I remember even Logan saying that if Deadpool doesn't want to be found he won't be" Mockingbird asked as she walked in startling a few of her fellow Avengers.

"Normally that would be the case but there's a Gala going down in New York tonight and we have reason to believe that Deadpool may have been hired to steal something from it" Tony replied as he clicked away on the keyboard in front of him.

"What makes you say that?" Mockingbird asked curiously.

"Because a few days ago the Gala received this letter" Stark replied bringing up the letter and moving away from the screen so the others could see.

"I'm gonna steal your stuff –DaPool" was written in big block letters.

"Jesus. He's as discreet as a rhino up the backside" Barbara replied rubbing her hand on her forehead.

"I'm putting you and Jessica on this" Steve suddenly spoke up. "Myself and Stark have to deal with some problems concerning the Initiative."

"Oh great" Jessica muttered in annoyance.

"Here's your invites. I suggest you go pick something nice to wear. This is quite high-brow affair" Tony said handing the tickets to Mockingbird unable to keep the smile off his face..


New York, Gala, 9pm

"I still don't see why we have to do this" Jessica muttered as she and Barbara entered the Gala.

"Ah c'mon it's not all bad. At least it gave us an excuse to wear something different for a change" Mockingbird replied gesturing to the dresses they were both wearing. She had chosen a long purple one with white trimming and Jessica had chosen a floor length red dress.

"I guess your right. I just don't particularly feel like chasing psycho's around tonight."

"I know what you mean. I'm hoping Deadpool doesn't put up to much of a fight" Barbara replied grimacing. "May as well get a drink while we wait" she continued as she picked two drinks off a tray as a waiter walked past them.

They sat down for a few minutes surveying the area until a voice directed at Jessica caused them to turn.

"Care to dance?"

Jessica looked up at the sound of the voice and was surprised to find a man dressed in a black tuxedo smiling down at her. He had medium cut spikey blond hair, deep brown eyes, a thick set masculine jaw and cleanly cut stubble lined his face. Jessica was so surprised by the invitation that she was stunned into silence.

"I err…. I-I'm waiting for a friend" she replied meekly.

"Ok let me know if you change your mind" the man said flashing her a smile before heading towards the bar.

"Jeez Jess why did you say no?" Barbara said looking at her friend.

"We've got a job to do" Spiderwoman replied turning away from the man with surprisingly more difficulty than she expected.

"So what? Only one of us needs to keep an eye out. That guy was hot go have fun" Barbara insisted giving her friend a playful shove.

"What about Deadpool?"

"Deadpool isn't exactly subtle we'll see him coming a mile off. As soon as he appears i'll let you know and we'll intercept him. Now go!" Mockingbird continued pushing Spiderwoman again.

Jessica turned nervously towards the bar. The man was still their chatting with the bartender.

"Oh c'mon Jess you beat the crap out of villains who threaten the entire world on a regular basis. Talking some guy at a bar shouldn't be too hard" she assured herself and turned back briefly to look at Barbara who gave her a "get on with it" look before walking up to the bar.

"Hi" she began tentatively. The man turned to face her a warm smile spreading across his face.

"Does this means you've changed your mind?" he asked raising an eyebrow.

"I'm not really much of a dancer" Jessica admitted leaning against the bar.

"Oh I'm sure you've got some moves" the man replied still smiling. "I'm Denny by the way" he finished holding out his hand.

"Jenifer" Jessica said taking his hand and shaking it. She didn't like lying to someone she'd just met especially someone who wasn't a threat but that was her cover so she had to stick to it.

"Well Jenifer if you don't want to dance how about a drink?" Denny asked as he turned back to the bartender.

"Sure I'll have a vodka martini" she said flashing him a smile.

"Sounds good I think I'll follow suit" Denny agreed. "Two vodka martini's please mate" he said as the bartender appeared from behind the counter.

"Right away sir" the man replied and began rummaging through the assortment of alcohols on the shelves.

"So your friend didn't show up?" Denny asked innocently.

"Look there was no friend ok? You just caught me a little off guard" Jessica admitted blushing slightly.

"Good to know I still have an effect on the ladies" Denny replied chuckling as he picked up the two glasses that were placed on the counter in front of them.

"Hey give me a break I've had a long day" Jessica replied smiling as she took the glass from his hand.

"At work?" Denny asked before taking a sip of his drink.

"Yes. I'm a police-officer" Jessica lied. Denny looked surprised at that.

"A police-woman huh? Would never have guessed that."

"Yeah its demanding but at least I get to work with some interesting people" Jessica finished her eye's briefly flitting to Mockingbird who was still at the other end of the room eyes scanning for the mercenary.

"I'm sure you do" Deny replied laughing at the thought.

"So what do you do?" Jessica asked. "Whatever it is it must pay well" she added as she looked at the expensive suit and Rolex watch the man was wearing.

"I'm a dealer. I acquire objects" Denny replied following Jessica's gaze as it roamed over him. "I'm also a stand-up comedian in my spare time" he added chuckling.

"A comedian eh? C'mon then tell me a joke" Jessica said moving up beside him.

"The only joke here is that we've been talking for almost 4 minutes and I still haven't convinced you to dance with me" Denny replied taking her drink from her hand and placing it on the counter before wrapping his arm around Jessica's waist and pulling her onto the dance floor with the other couples.

"You're very persistent I'll give you that" Jessica sighed as she placed her left arm on the small his back and entwined her free hand with his.

"You think I got this far by giving up at the first hurdle" Denny whispered in her ear sending shivers down Jessica's spine as he did.

They danced for a few minutes and Jessica was surprised at how agile the he was. It had been hard to tell through the expensive suit but Denny seemed to be built like an athlete. Obviously he liked to keep in shape.

"I knew you'd warm up to me eventually" he suddenly said as he spun Jessica in his arm before pulling her back against him.

"Huh?" Jessica said looking him in the eyes slightly confused.

"It's been a while Spiderwoman."

Those words coupled with the barrel of the gun she suddenly felt pressed against her chest caused Jessica to freeze. The gun was behind Denny's jacket so to any onlookers it would simply look like a couple dancing.

"You have no idea how hard it is to pretend to completely sane for 10minutes. Especially when openings for jokes keep coming free and fast and yet I can't say them without blowing my cover. Oh writer thou art a heartless bitch" Denny said looking past Jessica as if there was someone else there.

"Wade?" Jessica asked eyes wide in shock.

"I know it sucks to see me acting normal but unfortunately I have to due to a combination of having to keep cover and plot continuity" Deadpool replied shrugging.

Jessica didn't know what to do. She was angry with herself, not only had Deadpool managed to completely fool her but he'd also managed to pull a gun on her all without even lifting a finger.

"I see Hawkeye's wife, girlfriend, squaw or whatever the hell she is now is with you too" he commented glancing towards Barbara. "Seriously what's with those two? They about as consistent as day time TV" he quipped as they danced.

Jessica's eyes flashed angrily and she quickly drove her fist into his stomach causing him to hunch over. As he did she quickly disarmed him.

"Got you, you bastard" she hissed placing the gun against his neck.

"Why do all my dates seem to end with a girl pointing a gun at me?" Deadpool muttered rubbing his chest. "But you acted as I hoped. Thanks for the distraction gorgeous."

"What are you talking about?" Jessica demanded visibly confused. Suddenly Deadpool pushed away from her.

"DEAR GOD SHE'S GOT A GUN!" he shouted pointing at Jessica who's eyes widened in surprise. Suddenly security was everywhere people started to shriek and push for the door.

"Drop the gun!" one of the guards yelled out as he trained his own weapon on her. Barbara was on her feet looking at Jessica in confusion.

"Look its not what.."

"Drop the weapon!" another guard shouted insistently. Looking past them she saw Deadpool take a little bow and run into a back room.

"God f***ing damn it!" Jessica cursed in her head. Throwing the gun to the floor she ran towards the exit using her enhanced speed, grabbing Mockingbird along the way.

After they were a safe distance away they paused breathing heavily.

"What the hell just happened?" Barbara demanded looking at Jessica. "One minute you're dancing and flirting. The next your holding a gun."

"That guy was Deadpool. The gun was his. He let me disarm him so he could use me as a distraction" Spiderwoman growled angrily.

"What?" Mockingbird exclaimed in shock. "Isn't Deadpool supposed to be scarred all over his body? That guy didn't have a mark on him."

"I was. Past tense gals. I'm cured and now have a good looking mug. You really should keep up with my on-going series." The two women snapped round to see Wade leaning against a wall a few meters from them. "Thanks for your help by the way you gals made my job easier. Which is kind of ironic don't you think?" he said smiling and spinning a gold object across his fingers.

"You complete asshole" Jessica began, advancing on him menacingly.

"Whoa, whoa. I could have made a break for it as soon as my job was done but I didn't because it looked like you guys need me" he began "some more than others" he finished chuckling before taking a tentative step back as Spiderwoman advanced furiously on him again.

"We need to bring you to the Avengers tower. We want a word with you" Mockingbird replied coldly.

"We're getting the team back together?" the mercenary asked happily. "I've missed our team bonding moments."

"Lets just go" Jessica sighed deciding to keep her frustration for a later date.

"Whoa hold it right there" Mockingbird said as Deadpool began to follow them. "You're going to have to return that" she explained pointing at the gold medallion in the mercenary's hand.

"Oh c'mon" Deadpool began to protest.

"Put it back" Mockingbird insisted.

"Fine" the mercenary muttered as he turned and began walking back to the building. "Why is it whenever I meet a woman it ends up costing me?" he muttered.

"Barbara the next time a good looking guy comes up and asks me to dance and I politely refuse. Please remember to keep your trap shut" Spiderwoman said glaring at her friend.

"Duly noted" Mockingbird replied but she couldn't help but smile at the thought of Jessica and Deadpool dancing. Boy would Wolverine laugh if he was there.