Chapter 21

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A little while after they left the Playground, on the Bus, everyone has changed to put some cold weather gear on as they are extremely close to getting to the artic base. As they have to monitor things carefully everyone is in the command centre while the plane is on autopilot.

"How far out are we?" Bobbi asks, ask Melinda, who has just walked into the command centre, the last one to do so.

"We'll be in striking distance of their weapons in five minutes," Melinda reveals.

"Then we're up Rhodes," Carol says, looking at Rhodey. "Let's move out," Carol says, looking at him.

"Yes Captain," Rhodey responds, and they both head out of the command centre, as they leave Melinda and Carol exchange looks and nod, which for them say a thousand words.

"Everyone get everything you need. Once we land we'll have to move quickly," Melinda explains, looking between everyone, who nods, knowing that they will quickly loose the element of surprise and so they will have to make up for it somehow.


As they still have a little bit of time before they get to the Sokovia base Natasha has called everyone to the area of the ship where they can all meet.

"I thought we still had a bit of time before we got to Sokovia," Sharon comments.

"We do, I figured we should discuss the plan," Natasha reveals, as she realised that might help those not from the future.

"What is the plan?" Tony asks curious.

"You and Thor will fly ahead, then we'll land," Valkyrie explains. "Fitz, you'll be with Izzie and use your devices to disable their weapons," Valkyrie explains, and everyone she mentioned nods.

"The rest of us will fight the guards that are there and make our way inside. Tony, me and you will need to get inside, get downstairs to the lab. I know where to look and you have the tech to get the sceptre," Natasha explains.

"Okay," Tony says, with a nod, feeling that the plan is pretty straightforward.

"Once we have the sceptre, what is going to happen with it?" Steve asks, as it seems like something they cannot just keep.

"Mel has a plan, she need to talk to you about the details," Natasha explains, looking at Valkyrie.

"Okay, that's good enough for me," Valkyrie says, not worried about the plan as she trusts Melinda.

"How may hostiles are we likely to face?" Steve asks curious,

"A lot," Sharon answers.

"Last time it was the most well defendant Hydra base we breached," Natasha explains, resisting the urge to glance at Clint as she thinks about what happened last time. "This time we cannot be sure how defended it will be because we are a lot earlier," Natasha explains.

"Which means there could either be a lot more people, or a lot less, right?" Clint asks, as that's what he assumes.

"Exactly. We've got to be prepared for anything," Natasha says, and once she does the others nod.


In the Artic Rhodey and Carol have successfully destroyed all of the base's outside security so that the team have been able to approach the main building which they enter once Daisy destroys the door, giving them access.

Once everyone is inside the building Melinda turns to face everyone.

"We split up, partner up, and spread out," Melinda instructs, as she is not going to leave anyone alone in a Hydra base, it's too dangerous. "Bobbi, you and Daisy. Simmons, you're with Hunter. Hope, you're with Davis. Piper, you're with me, and Carol you and Rhodes," Melinda instructs, having thought carefully about the teams, and everyone nods. "Bobbi and Daisy are heading to the containment area, Wanda and her brother are their responsibility," Melinda says her eyes lingering on Hope and Simmons as she speaks as they are the most likely to ignore those instructions.

"Let's move out," Carol says and everyone starts to move, going in different directions, and after she and Melinda exchange one last look with each other they do as well.


Not long after they left the others Bobbi and Daisy are carefully making their way through the facility. As Wanda and Pietro are their objective they are doing their best to make sure they don't come into contact with anyone else as while they are willing to fight they would prefer not to.

"I forgot how creepy this place was," Daisy comments, as she looks around, looking for possible danger.

"I never saw it for myself. I asked Gonzales to put me on their mission, he refused," Bobbi reveals.

"Considering everything that was going on. I'm not surprised," Daisy admits. "You know, this place, it was the first mission I intentionally used my powers, the first mission Jemma killed. It was where everything changed," Daisy reveals, as she looks around.

"Well maybe this time it will be where everything is put right," Bobbi suggests, thinking of Wanda and how much they want to help her be herself again.

"I hope so," Daisy admits, and the two of them continue to walk together in silence.

For the next few minutes Bobbi and Daisy continue to walk, not meeting another person until they get to the containment area. As they are both extremely talented fighters they manage to take down the four guards in seconds, without Daisy needing to use her powers.

"Oh god," Daisy says, sounding horrified, as she sees Wanda in her 'room' which is more like a cell, where her powers are clearly being suppressed. "Wanda," Daisy says, and then before Bobbi can say anything Daisy uses her powers and quakes open the room Wanda is, destroying whatever it is that is suppressing her abilities.

"Who are you?" Wanda asks, standing up, as her eyes glow red, feeling uncertain as to whether she should attack.

"My name is Daisy Johnson," Daisy says, walking towards Wanda as while Wanda is one of the most powerful beings in the universe, and someone who at the moment isn't in the best mental state, she is still one of the people in the universe Daisy trusts the most. "I know you don't know me, not yet, but I'm your family," Daisy says, honestly she hasn't given how to get through to Wanda much thought, and so she is going by instincts.

"We both are," Bobbi says, walking forward and standing next to Daisy, trusting Wanda just as much as Daisy does. "We're not here to hurt you, Wanda," Bobbi assures her.

"Pietro is my family," Wanda says, and both Daisy and Bobbi are a little surprised about how strong Wanda's accent is as while there were times where her accent got stronger they have never heard it this strong.

"He is. He was born twelve minutes older, but treats you like it was twelve years," Daisy says, feeling like the best way to get Wanda to trust her is to talk about how well she knows her. "Ever since your parents were killed you've been terrified of thunder, because you fear it's another bomb failing. You hate the colour red, it reminds you of blood, but now you're starting to see it as power," Daisy says. "I know you must be so confused right now, and so scared, but you can trust me Wanda," Daisy assures her. "You told me that I could help you remember who you were, and I really hope I can because you've helped me more times than I can count," Daisy admits. "When I was feeling guilt, or doubt, you reminded me of who I was, and from the day we met, whenever I felt alone you reminded me that I wasn't anymore. We understand each other Wanda, you and me, I need you to realise that, but more than that you need to realise that," Daisy says, there being a begging undertone to her voice, "Take our hands Wanda, let your sisters show you who you are," Daisy requests, as she sticks out her hand, and following her league Bobbi does the same.

As the strange woman speaks to her Wanda can't deny that there is a vague sense of familiarity, but at the same time, after everything she has been through she isn't sure she can trust it. Especially when the woman seems to know so much about her.

Before Wanda can make a decision Hydra member come running into the room, firing their weapons and because they are firing without really paying attention bullets head straight towards Wanda.

Reacting on instinct Bobbi tackles both Daisy and Wanda while Daisy, who doesn't let getting pushed to the ground affect her, uses her powers to both destroy the bullets and send the Hydra agents flying; knocking them out.

"Thank you," Wanda says, looking between Bobbi and Daisy, not sure what to think, as it has been a very long time since anyone other than Pietro have risked themselves for her.

"You never have to thank us. We're not going to let anything happen to you," Bobbi says, as she knows that is her job as a big sister, a job she hasn't always done well.

"Pietro isn't the only person who cares about you, you have a family, you just don't know us yet," Daisy explains, and there is something about the look that Daisy has on her face which causes Wanda to believe her, and so, trusting another person for the first time in a very long time, she reaches out and grabs one of each Bobbi and Daisy's hand.

The second Wanda touches the hands of Bobbi and Daisy she is overwhelmed by memories, but thanks to her abilities she is able to make sense of that in less than a second, something no one else would be able to.

"Wanda?" Daisy asks concerned, as the three of them stand up.

"It worked," Wanda says, speaking with the accent that Bobbi and Daisy are familiar with.

"Are you, you?" Bobbi asks confused, desperately hoping the answer is yes.

"Yes," Wanda confirms. "I had to use my abilities to send you all back, and I knew I would not survive, but I knew that if you met a younger version of me I could remember, I could become the person I became again," Wanda explains.

"I've missed you soo much," Daisy says, before hugging Wanda and as they hug Bobbi hugs them both, and once they break apart Wanda walks over to the cell where Pietro is, watching on in confusion.

With a simple flick of her wrist Wanda destroys the room Pietro is in, just like Daisy did for her.

"What is going on? who are these people?" Pietro asks confused, the only reason he isn't attacking is because his sister seems to trust these strangers.

"People I trust, I will explain more later," Wanda tells her brother. "But for now this should help," Wanda reveals before reaching out and placing her hand on Pietro's forehead, giving him enough memories to answer a few questions.

Unlike his sister it takes Pietro well over a minute to comprehend the memories he now possesses, and he didn't get any where as many as his sisters.

"You both good?" Bobbi asks, looking between the siblings, feeling like she already knows Pietro because of everything Wanda has told her about him.

"I think so," Pietro says, sounding uncertain, as Wanda nods.

"Then we've got to move out," Bobbi instructs, knowing they do not have time to dwell.

"May?" Wanda asks, as she, Daisy and Pietro follow Bobbi.

"She's here. Carol, Hope and Jem too," Daisy explains. "But May was hurt, her leg had to be amputated, this is her first mission with the prosthetic," Daisy explains, doing so because she knows Wanda deserves the truth, and deserves not to be blindsided. As he looks at his sister Pietro can tell that whoever this Melinda is she is important to Wanda.


In another part of the facility Melinda has just finished using a flash drive Daisy and Tony created to get all the info from a hydra computer as they all assumed that it may be useful in the future.

"Is that it?" Piper asks curious as the last of the intel copies.

"Yep," Melinda confirms. "Let's go," Melinda says, and they head out of the room, as they exit Melinda sees Strucker who is surrounded by about twelve guards walking towards her and Piper. "This should be fun," Melinda says, believing in Piper's skill, even though she is still green, before she runs towards the men, realising that her speed has increased slightly, knowing she will deal with the guards when she has to, but her goal is Stucker.


In Sokivia the team have just landed and are doing their best to fight through the location's defences, which from Natasha's perspective are even more reinforced than last time.

"Stark, have you got the shield down?" Natasha asks, as she knows that they cannot do anything until he does.

"Almost," Tony answers. Knowing that thanks to Natasha's warning he knew exactly what he had to do.

"Then come get me," Natasha request. "Thor, Brunn, Steve. Deal with the big threats, that's the best thing the three of you can do," Natasha instructs.

"Got it Nat," Valkyrie answers as Natasha willingly lets Tony pick her up and fly towards the building.

"Never thought I would see that," Clint comments as Natasha letting Tony carry her is very out of character, but he doesn't have long to dwell on that as he has to fight.


At the Playground Fury, Phil, Maria, Hank, Hand, Bruce and Mack are all in the office doing their best to monitor things when Trip, who was checking the perimeter, walks in.

"Any word?" Trip asks curious.

"Not yet," Mack answers.

"We should have heard something by now," Hank says, not being able to help but think back to his old SHIELD missions.

"Not necessarily," Maria comments. "It could just mean that everything is going to plan," she comments.

"When are we ever that lucky?" Phil asks as he looks at his friend.

"Good point," Maria admits.

"We don't know anything yet, we should wait until we do," Bruce says, trying to calm the situation, as everyone drifts into silence, and watch the screens in tense silence.


In the Artic Daisy, Bobbi, Wanda, and Pietro have met up with everyone except Melinda, Simmons, Hope and Piper, and are making their way through the base.

"Shouldn't we have gotten to other people by now?" Hunter asks, feeling like it may be a bad thing that thing have been quiet for the past couple of minutes.

"They're close," Wanda explains, looking at Carol.

"Good," Carol says relieved, not needing to ask Wanda how she knew, as even though she knows Melinda can look after herself she is concerned about Melinda being back in the field so soon after having a leg amputated.

For the next minute or so the group of seven continue to walk together until they round a corner and see their friends.

"Jemma," Daisy says relieved, as she hurries towards her girlfriend.

"Wanda," Melinda says, feeling amazed as even though she knew they were coming here to save her it feels rather different to see her for herself.

"May," Wanda says, relieved and she hurries over to Melinda, being able to sense her emotions, and once she is close enough she hugs her surrogate mother, who whispers something to her which the others cannot hear.

Even though he couldn't hear what was being said Pietro can't help but smile as he sees his sister as he can tell how much these people mean to her, which is what he has wanted for her since their parents died; people who care.

"Is everyone alright?" Carol asks concerned, her eyes lingering on Melinda, who is breaking apart from Wanda, a little.

"Yeah," Hope answers, and the others nod. "List is Dead, it looks like he committed suicide when he heard us coming," Hope reveals.

"What about the other guy we are here to get? Strucker?" Rhodey asks curious.

"Dead," Melinda answers.

"Then that's mission done, right?" Davis asks, feeling uncertain.

"Yeah," Carol confirms. "A success," Carol says, knowing they have to celebrate the small wins.

"Let's move out," Melinda instructs and once she does everyone starts to head out, all being careful for people that they may have missed.


In Sokovia Natasha and Tony have made their way into the building and have knock unconscious the people who were in the main lab.

"I don't see any sceptre," Tony notes.

"Last time you found a secret door," Natasha reveals, as she heads to the door that she knows Tony found a door in last time.

"Allow me," Tony says, looking excited, and because she is a little amused Natasha moves out of the way and allows Tony to walk towards the wall. "Secret door come on secret door," Tony says, as he tests different places of the wall. "Yay," he says excited, as the door opens and both he and Natasha walk through.

"We should be prepared for anything," Natasha reveals as they head downstairs, knowing that just because Wanda and Pietro aren't there doesn't mean there won't be other surprises.

"You know you're such a buzz kill," Tony tells Natasha.

"Live my life and that's what you become," Natasha comments, as they walk into the main area of the secret labs.

"I really hoped I would never see one of those again," Tony says, shivering as he sees a Chitauri ship, the very thing that has haunted his nightmare for the past two years.

"There's the sceptre," Natasha says as she spots it, and so she walks towards it.

"Can we just grab it?" Tony asks, as he didn't have enough time to get an answer about that during the battle of New York.

"You can, with your gauntlet," Natasha explains, and once she does Tony reaches out and grabs it. "Now you need to go, get that thing to the Playground," Natasha instructs, as she listens for any sign that tells her someone is approaching.

"And what, just leave you?" Tony asks surprised, as he wasn't expecting that.

"You need to," Natasha says, as she knows that they cannot risk losing the sceptre now that they have it. "Go," Natasha says, and something in her tone of voice causes Tony to listen and fly out of the lab.

Once Tony flies Away Natasha heads upstairs, and just as she gets to the top she sees what seems like a flash of light, feels heat, and then all she knows is pain.