Maria ran to her little brother James as he fell to the ground. She was barely able to catch him.
"James I'm here. It's going to be ok I promise. I'm not going to ever leave you." Maria said between sobs
"Sissy am I going to die?" James asked softly as he held a blood wound that was on his heart.
"It's going to be ok I promise. I love you." Maria said softly knowing she couldn't lie to him.
"Sissy they want to kill you too. You need to show them that you are a hero. They are the bad guys and you need to kill them." James said as he closed his eyes.
"I promise it's going to be ok. I'm going to be the hero that you see in me." Maria said softly kissing James's forehead.
She continued to hold him as he left this world, and as he left her. She started to cry until she heard footsteps coming closer to her. She then stood up and took off running to Tony. He would help and then she would be safe. She started to run through the woods that separated Tony and Maria.
Maria sat in the jet as it flew towards 'Hydra'. She didn't realize she was shaking until Tony placed a hand on her thigh.
"Tony don't get any ideas." Maria teased trying to distract herself.
"Sex isn't always on my mind. Only when I'm around you." Tony said helping her calm down.
"Tony seriously." Maria said sternly.
"I was just joking. I never would think of that when I'm with you because I don't wanna take advantage of you. I love you Maria, and I'm here for you." Tony says softly with a smile kissing Maria's forehead.
"I know but I just can't stop thinking of them." Maria said softly.
"Do you think you can handle this?" Tony asked.
"Yes I need to be the hero. The hero James saw in me." Maria said sternly.
"Ok just don't do anything reckless." Tony said kissing her cheek.
"Ok Tony." Maria said before Clint looked at them.
"What are you two love birds talking about?" Clint teased.
No one besides Tony and Nick Furry knew about what Hydra did to Maria, and she wanted to keep it that way. She looked at Tony who silently asked her if he should say something. She just shook her head no.
"It's not that important what we were talking about." Maria said calmly.
"Ok Maria don't need to be such a grump." Clint teased before he looked at Nat who was flying the plane.
Maria looked at her hands silently before she felt a hand on her shoulder. It didn't feel like Tony. It felt more hard. She looked up to see Wanda.
"I know what you are going through. I did see your worst nightmare after all, and I have to say we all have your back. We won't let anything happen to you, and you will get your revenge. We will help you get it, even if they don't know that's what you are doing. We are all on your side." Wanda telepathically said to Maria.
"Thank you Wanda." Maria replied.
After a few hours Maria fell asleep against Tony who ran a hand through her hair, as he whispered sweet nothings. When they were about to land Tony softly shook Maria awake.
"We will be landing in ten minutes, so I suggest everyone gets ready." Nat said to everyone.