Hey all. So I decided to extend this. I wondered if the Avengers had moved into Tony's tower how Pepper would react to meeting the real Natasha.
I was watching Iron man 2 and Nat is as cold and icy as she is in Avengers but I always wondered if its just a mask. All the Avengers seem distant and unfriendly but I think their like oranges. If you peel away the outside all that's left is the juicy inside sweet and delicious.
I'm not sure what I'll do next. Ideas are always welcomed and appreciated especially in a review that tells me I'm awesome. (Like Tony Stark is the only one with an ego).
Tony had texted her his plans. In a little more than half a dozen texts, he told her a few minor details about each of the Avengers.
Pepper read them all and sighed. "Great, four more guys to deal with" she had muttered. Then she saw the last text. "A woman huh? Well, least that'll even the score" she smirked.
She now wished she hadn't gotten excited.
Tony introduced the team in the same fashion as his text. After he greeted his girlfriend lovingly.
"I know you're mad but…"
Pepper held up a hand. "We'll discuss your stupidity later Anthony Stark…let me see this 'team' of yours" she interrupted.
Tony nodded. He took her hand and led her to the living room where the five were waiting.
Clint and Natasha shared the couch watching MIB. Steve was on a chair drawing. Thor was on the floor staring at the TV trying to make sense of it.
Bruce was in another chair pretending to be interested in the movie. Tony cleared his throat and Steve stood first.
"You must be Ms. Potts…" he greeted first. Clint joined him. He took his turn shaking her hand then looked at Tony.
"All right we met her…now will you leave us alone?" he asked. Tony rolled his eyes.
"Yeah yeah…go fly to your nest birdie" he replied. Clint stuck his tongue out at him and left clutching his bow.
Thor and Bruce made their introductions and left as well with Steve.
"Pepper, this is Natasha Romanoff" Tony said when the three were alone.
She folded her arms. "I thought she was Natalie Rushman" she argued and Natasha only shrugged.
She stood and walked to her. "I am who I have to be…" she said.
Pepper scowled. "Fine…be whoever you want…" she said and stormed out.
"What's her problem?" Natasha muttered. Tony sighed. "I'm starting to think you're a robot Romanoff…that or you really don't care about anyone" he said.
"What's that supposed to mean Stark?"' she asked darkly. He turned to her without fear.
"Would it really kill you to be real Natasha?" he asked. Natasha stared darkly at him as his words dawned on her.
"I don't do friendship" she said evenly. Tony copied her. "Pity…well like Pep said…do what you want Natasha" he told her and left.
Natasha huffed and flopped back on to the couch. The guys all fell asleep quickly so Pepper decided to let Tony sleep and yell at him when he was awake.
She walked out and back to the living room and found Natasha still sitting on the couch.
"You're not tired?" she asked. Natasha shrugged. "I've dealt with worse" she said.
Pepper nodded. "Of course…" she said with a strong hint of bitterness. She left to the kitchen and the fiery red haired assassin followed.
"What do you want Romanoff?" The billionaire's fiery red head asked still with a bitter voice.
Natasha sighed. Tony's words screamed into her brain. "Would it really kill you to be real Natasha?" she thought. She stared at the red-head in front and decided it wouldn't.
"I have never had a real friend Pepper…" she began. Pepper folded her arms, her guard up, but listened curiously.
"I once passed an elementary school at lunchtime when I was Natalie…I saw two little girls playing…I never was given that freedom" she added.
"Why are you telling me this? I swear if you're just trying to get me to betray…" Pepper asked and stopped as Natasha covered her mouth.
"I'm not on a mission this time…" she said and uncovered her mouth.
She turned away then. "I'll leave you to your coffee Ms. Potts" she said and turned to leave.
Pepper grabbed her wrist. "It's okay to have friends Natasha…I think you just made six friends without trying" she said.
"Six huh?" Natasha answered and she nodded. "I accept your answer that Natalie Rushman was some undercover mission…and I'll just move on and accept Natasha Romanoff as I accepted Natalie" she answered.
Natasha nodded. "Besides…I need a partner to keep five men in line…especially when one of them is Tony Stark" Pepper added and Natasha chuckled. Something she only let Clint or Phil see.
"So were friends then? Just like that"
Pepper nodded. "Just like those two little girls you saw…friendship is just that easy…it's just finding a person you trust and wanting them to know all your secrets just so you'll never have to feel alone…we all need a friend"
Natasha nodded. "I have that in Clint…" she mused. "I guess it won't kill me to have a woman friend like that…especially another fiery red head" she added.
Pepper chuckled. "Its nice meeting the real you Natasha Romanoff" she said honestly all bitterness and guard tucked away. Natasha smiled. "You too Pepper Potts " she answered. And she actually meant it.