I meant to post this chapter a while ago, right after I watched THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2. Sadly, I forgot and then schoolwork too its toll. The movie was awesome, and TESLA COIL MUSICCCCCCC. Loved that to death, as a science nerd. Forgive me for the horrible canon messing up at the end or rather what I like to call, witty OC connections. I still need to go watch Days of Future Past Q.Q LET SUMMER COME QUICKLY PLEASE.

Disclaimer: I do not own Captain America, but I do own my OC.

When I arrived at the base, I made my way over to the lab. Last night at the bar was enjoyable, singing and joking around with the soldiers. I even proved Erskine's theory of metabolism increase due to the serum, making me unable to get drunk. Let's just say I won all of the drinking contests.

"Oh my god! Howard, what happened?!" I exclaimed once I saw several scratches on his arms and face.

"April, I'm fine. The sample that I was studying earlier just, well... exploded is all," Howard sheepishly said.

I grabbed a first aid kit and looked over his scratches. Luckily they were not as serious as they looked.

"I swear, one of these days, your curiosity will be the end of you," I sighed, thinking how ironic I sounded.

"Well, let's just hope it's not soon. Now, I gotta go meet with Colonel Phillips. Why don't you stick around for a bit? I know you've been missing your design station." Howard gave me a quick peck on the cheek before leaving the room.

I smiled at how well he knew me. I actually had been missing the lab after being held up with debriefings and strategy meetings. I went over to my specially reserved desk and began working on schematics for a new type of aircraft. As I was sketching, my eye caught the glimmer of the bracelet, reminding myself not to include technology that would be too advanced even for this world's time. No need to mess up another world's timeline.

I filed the blueprint when I drew everything I could, and moved onto another design I had in mind. It came to me when I heard about the Hydra weapons being energy based. I thought about what we could do to produce that amount of energy while not harming the environment.

I finished a rough sketch and outline of my theory before gunshots sounded from the next room. Drawing my gun, which I now carried at all times, I slowly made my way to the source. I peered behind the door frame to see Peggy standing in front of Steve. She held a gun aimed at him while he held one of the prototype shields. If I remembered correctly, it was the one made of vibranium. I holstered my gun once I saw the masked look of rage on Peggy's face.

Peggy gave a sigh, "Yes, I think it works."

She set the gun back on the table and walked past Steve, clearly irritated.

I watched as Steve and Howard looked at Peggy, speechless. Steve then handed Howard a slip of paper.

"I had some ideas about the uniform," he said.

"Whatever you want pal," Howard replied.

Once Howard had left to start developing Steve's uniform, I made my way next to Steve.

"So, what did you do this time?" I asked.

"You don't want to know," Steve said dejectedly.

"Let me guess then. It had something to do with that Private Lorraine at the reception area?"

"W-what? How did you know?" stuttered Steve, cheeks turning red.

"She has been ogling you since you got here. Truth be told, I don't really like her. She only facies you for your looks, doesn't even know anything about you."

"So what do you suggest I do?"

"My advice Cap? Follow your heart." I patted his chest before seeking out Howard.

Just yards from the compound, we slowly drew our weapons. On Cap's signal, we rushed to the entrance and knocked down the doors. I stood in between Steve and Bucky, quickly shooting at Hydra agents as they swarmed towards us. Spreading out, we formed pairs and started planting explosives on the main support structures.

I surveyed my surroundings for a moment as I reloaded my gun. I noticed Steve easily taking Hydra agents down with a single blow from his shield. I fired at an agent, running over to the next target point. Bucky came up beside me just as a swarm surrounded us.

We stood back to back. I grabbed one of my miniature pistols from around my ankle and fired both weapons. We managed to get out with only a few cuts and bruises, and finally planted the last charge.

We gave the signal, and Steve relayed the order to the others to evacuate the building as we ran out, returning fire at the last enemy survivors. Just before the building blew, we saw Steve ride out on a stolen motorcycle.

"Show off," I laughed.

"What are you working on?" asked Howard, leaning over behind me as I sketched some more designs.

"A concept on an environment friendly power source. Using low radiation fusion or possibly muon-catalyzed fusion to produce high amounts of energy without little to no waste."

"Hm. Have a name for it yet?"

"No, still having trouble on finding a suitable core to help conduct and stabilize the energy."

"Why not name it 'Arc Reactor?'"

"That sounds silly. Why Arc Reactor?"

"Well, for starters, it is a reactor. ARC stands for 'April Robinson Creation'"

I let out a chuckle. "That, is one of the cheesiest ideas I have ever heard. I'm not naming this after myself. Besides, I would probably need the help of a certain genius billionaire to help me, making this not just my creation." I leaned my head back onto Howard's stomach as he started massaging my shoulders.

"Oh really? I should have a chat with this genius billionaire, see if he's smart enough for the job." Howard said teasingly.

"Oh, he is. Smart as a whip and a lady-killer to boot." I smirked, tilting my head back a bit to look at Howard. His brown eyes gleamed with mischief as he leaned down.

"Looks like I have some competition," he said, placing a gentle kiss on my lips.

"Hm, I think we have a winner right here."

"Why thank you. Now, let me take a look at the design and see if we can get a working theory."