Another chapter for the day! Maybe if I get a review I'll update one more. Just saying, every two chapter I think it is the story is from first person POV, that is usually Nighshades point of view. We will day if it is someone else and those are usually written by my friend. This is ger chapter.

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The sun set over the tall skyscrapers of New York. I didn't know where I was going or where I would end up, but I didn't want to be a part of the Animal Tamers anymore. They don't need me, and I don't need them. I am a lone wolf and I always will be.

I walked through a dark alley that is similar to the one that leads to my base, but all alley ways seem to be the same in this city. My main way of getting around is them. The dark makes me feel comfortable. What can I say; I'm a dark person in general.

I don't know why, but I suddenly felt like someone was watching me. I froze where I was, and didn't move my head but I still scanned my surroundings. It was still, there was no movement. Trying to act casual, I kept walking. Then I heard a noise. Quickly turning around, I looked behind me. Nothing, no movement or any other sound. Opening my mouth I tasted the air. A strong scent entered my nose, it was male... someone was here, watching me.

"Whose there? Show yourself!", I demanded. I waited a second, and then a man appeared. He had black hair, and a mustache that attached to a goatee. He just had a smirk on his face as he stood there.

"You sure are tense for a young lady.", he observed. I turned the rest of the way to face him.

"Who are you and what do you want.", I said coldly with a hard gaze. He lifted his arms up as though he was surrendering.

"Whoa there girly, I'm not looking for a fight. You might know me. The name is Tony Stark. You know, the iron man.", he seemed very proud when he spoke the words the and iron man.

"Oooooo the iron man, well can I have your autograph Mr. big shot!", I said sarcastically while smirked. He just did a half smile and crossed his arms.

"You sure are cocky for being only sixteen, Nightshade is it?", I froze as he spoke my name. My body was ready for anything. How could he know who I am... only my enemies and sis- ex-sisters know my name. Most people only know us as the Animal Tamers.

"How do you know my name?" I growled. He just kept on smiling that stupid smile and leaned against the wall.

"We need your help. I was sent here, forced by the way, to come find you. Fury seems convinced that you can help, even though I can't see how a sixteen year old girl who looks like she's from the hood can help.", he began to explain. Glaring at him I spat.

"What are you babbling about grandpa.", He glared back at me after the old man response, but he told me the story of why he came to see me.

"So this guy called Loki has escaped, and is planning to take back the world?" I asked. Tony nodded.

"Yup.", he said.

"So why do they want only me? Why not the other members of the Animal Tamers?", I asked. I was confused about the situation. Tony just shrugged.

"Beats me, he says you can be dangerous and a lot of help."

"Well you can tell him not interested. I work alone now." I start to walk away when I hear Tony mutter;

"Hmm figures, a child would never be able to handle this problem."

When I heard that I felt rage start to build up inside of me. Memories of everyone, especially Sapphire, telling me I was just a kid and that I couldn't handle it flooded back to me. My anger took over and I let my knife slid out of my sleeve and into my hand. Screaming, I twisted around slicing at Tony, he jumped out of the way, the knife a mere inch away from his face.

Pouncing, I jumped at him grabbing his arm, and tugged on it throwing him to the ground. He landed with a thud. Lifting my foot, I was about to step, send my foot crashing onto his back but he rolled out of the way and tripped me from under. Quickly I pushed on my back sending me back up onto my feet. He seemed almost impressed with my skills.

I then punched at his face and he dodged. We kept up this hand to hand combat till I did a low spin sending him back to the ground. He laid there breathing heavily. I put my foot up onto his chest and kneeled down resting my arms on my one knee.

"So much for Mr. big shot iron man, can't even fight a sixteen year old girl without his suit.", he just laid there breathing heavily looking up at me. He didn't respond, but he had an angry look on his face. After my anger stopped, I offered my hand to help him up. Getting up without my help, he dusted himself off and I shoved my hands back into my hoodie pockets.

"Not bad kid. I can kind of see why fury suggested you... but you only beat me because you caught me off guard, and don't forget that."

I just rolled my eyes and looked at him.

"So... how did you know that I said what I did? I barley even muttered it"

"Dude did you forget already? Me and the 3 others can turn into an animal. Mine is a wolf so I have a good sense of smell and hearing, I guess you old times forget." I snorted.

He just huffed and dusted off his shirt and pants. "So are you going to help us or not?"

I thought for a second. I still don't trust these people, but if the world is in trouble I can't risk other people getting hurt because I was too stubborn to help... even if this Tony guy really gets on my nerves...

"Fine I'm in... just remember this... I work alone so don't get in my way grandpa, I mean business and as soon as this is over I'm gone, got it?"

He put his hands up again as a mocking way of surrendering.

"Hey have it your way. So come on its time you meet the rest of the crew."

We headed over to his car that was parked near where we were. I got inside and sat in the passengers seat, we were quiet most of the way there till he tried to make conversation.

"So... what is your real name? I mean, I know nightshade is just the name you go by."

I've never liked my real name, it was given to me by my real parents who abandoned me. I only know it was giving to me by them because Jasmine ,my foster mother, told me I was left on their door step with a note saying that was my name.

"That's for me to know and for you to not find out." I said with an edge to my voice.

"Whoa, easy there Fido I was just curious.", he smirked after making that joke as if he was proud he came up with it. Oh how I wanted to turn and since my teeth into his neck. I glared at him with a warning look that meant say that one more time and I'll hurt you. He shut up after that but started asking more questions after a few minutes.

"So does your mom and dad know you left the Animals Tamers? Are they a part of it? Who are your sisters? What animals do they turn into?", the constant questions made me even more angry after each one. I then slammed my hands on the seat and positioned myself so I was looking at him.

"Ok look, I am not telling you anything about me. I don't like you, and frankly I don't trust you, so why don't you just keep your mouth shut and stop asking me questions. I know you aren't really interested in getting to know me so lets just keep this professional.", I then turned to look straight ahead as he seemed to have no words to say.

"Ok... jeez" he said. We then stopped the car in front of a big building.

"Ok we are here, now come on lets go.", he got out not even waiting for me and headed inside. I sighed and got out slamming the door. I already knew that this was going to be no picnic.

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