AN: This is Rhea from the new timeline that alternate Rhea created. Also if anyone wants to point out anything about timelines or how this Rhea shouldn't be this old yet I just wanted to let you know I messed with the timelines to suit my story.

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Rhea glanced around as she slipped into her grandfather's office making sure not to be seen while Al made sure FRIDAY didn't pick up on what she was doing. She sprinted over to his desk rummaging through the drawers until she found the small flip phone Steve had left her grandfather.

She did a quick scan that downloaded all of the information in it allowing her to make a digital copy of it basically. She placed the phone back where she'd found it and quickly retreated to her room making sure not to leave behind any evidence of where she'd been.

She secured the information in her phone under files so encrypted they were practically deadlocked. Tucking her phone away into her pocket she grabbed her purple jacket throwing it over her black sports tank top. She had on a pair of blue yoga pants and a pair of black running shoes. Unwinding her headphones she made her way out of her room and down the hall letting out a sharp whistle.

The scurry of paws sounded down the hall just around the corner where Mischief, her large black Irish Great Hound with big blue eyes, had been waiting for her call. He barreled toward her, his tail wagging enthusiastically as his collar, a gold chain with an emerald marble gem hanging from it, jingled with his movements. The collar had been a gift from her father, something he said would help Mischief protect her in times of need.

"Hey, where you going?" Happy asked as she and Mischief came up to him on their way out.

"Out for a run. Mischief and I need to burn off some energy." Rhea replied rubbing the top of her dogs head. "Want to come with?"

"As fun as that sounds…" Happy said also giving Mischief a scratch behind the ears. "I have some stuff to take care of to get the Tower packed up."

"Sounds good, see you later." Rhea waved as she pushed back her mid neck length black hair cut into a bob behind her ears so she could place the buds into her ears. Her hair fell back into place and brushed her fingers through her bangs that fell just above her green eyes with silver flecks.

"Hey, stay close to the compound and keep your phone GPS on." Happy ordered.

"Yes sir." Rhea saluted before running off with Mischief hot on her heels.

She waved to a few staff members and agents as she passed them in the halls until she was finally outside in the cold crisp air. She went off to the track that ran through the woods with Mischief keeping pace with her and was soon submerged into nature. She glanced around making sure no one was following her before she went off the beaten track through an illusion she set up to hide her secret place.

She came to a clearing with a large maple tree in the center next to Rhea's cottage. It was six sided, painted a soft mint green with white trim, it had a stone chimney, and a window on either side of the door. Flower baskets hung from each corner of the shed, lattice work with flowers growing up them were on each side of the shed, and it was surrounded by a simple garden with a stone path cutting through it up to the front door.

She had built herself as a way to get some alone time to practice her magic. She practiced in the facility as well, but always seemed to garner an audience. Then there always seemed to be someone trying to talk her up to find out more about her parentage.

She walked in unlocking the door with a wave of her hand and throwing her jacket on one of the comfy chairs that flanked the fireplace. There was a circle rug in the center of the room with a large circular table on top of it covered in various chemistry tools. The walls were covered in shelves stuffed with a multitude of books as well as overflowing into the floor next to the shelves and vials of different substances were also present. Drying plants hung from the ceiling giving the cottage the look of an apothecary. The real impressive thing of the cottage was how big it was compared to the outside leaving her plenty of practice space.

She settled down in one of the chairs snapping her fingers causing flames to burst to life in the fireplace filling the room with warmth. Mischief stretched out with a yawn settling on his bed in front of the fire. She took out her phone opening the new file and her finger hovered over call. She debated for a while before deciding she had to know if they were ok. The phone was picked up on the third ring.

"Tony…?" The tentative voice of her Uncle Steve filled the speaker.

"Sorry Uncle Steve, it's just me." Rhea said wiping at her eyes, so glad to hear his voice.

"Rhea? How'd you get this number? Is everything ok?" Steve asked rapidly.

"Everything is fine, I just…I just wanted to see if you guys were ok." Rhea told him, her voice cracking slightly.

"We're all ok Rhea, but this isn't safe…" Steve sounded worried.

"Come on Steve, you think I don't know how to make a secure call." Rhea scoffed. "With the amount of technological and magical encryption I have on this call not even Heimdall could see it."

"It's good to hear from you." Steve said relaxing.

"You to." Rhea smiled. "How are your friends?"

"They're recovering." Steve sighed. "Bucky's gone back into cryo so they can help undo what Hydra did to him, Cheshire's sticking by his side, happy to be in a safe place." Steve chuckled. "The princess here is actually about your age and is heading up the process. She's pretty smart, just like you."

"Really? What's her name? Can I meet her?" Rhea asked in interest and Steve felt a small pang in his heart for her.

Rhea had trouble making friends her age and in his opinion didn't get out as much as she should. Tony was extremely protective of her when she was on earth and on Asgard, she had once told him that people were still wary of her father and therefore herself by parental association.

"Her name is Shuri and I'll see what I can do about a meeting." Steve told her making her squeal.

"What about everyone else? I heard that Uncle Clint and that ant guy got a plea bargain to go home." Rhea went on.

"Yeah, I was real happy for them, they needed to be with their families." Steve said. "Sam and Wanda are doing well and Natasha just arrived."

"If you guys need anything just text me to this number. I can send you supplies, money, hacking, anything you might need." Rhea offered.

"That's fine Rhea, but I think we'll be ok." Steve chuckled and Rhea heard something in the background. "I have to go now, I'll talk to you later."

"Ok, give everyone my love." Rhea sighed.

"Will do." Steve agreed.

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Rhea locked her door behind her as she walked into her room and straight over to her desk. She opened her computer which consisted of three wireless screens and a wireless keyboard. All three screens lit up, one of them was filled with blue prints, the other was on Tumblr, and the last she opened up a facetime screen. It rang a few times before it was answered by the Princess of Wakanda herself.

"Hey Shuri! You got time?" Rhea asked.

"For you my friend I have at least thirty minutes." Shuri grinned.

"Oh thanks ever so." Rhea rolled her eyes as she rapidly typed on her computer. "How are your new shoes coming along?"

"Perfect, check them out." Shuri sent her the design and Rhea let out a low whistle.

"Nice. They're noise canceling right?" Rhea asked.

"Yes. Guess what I call them." Shuri grinned.

"What?" Rhea asked.

"Sneakers." Shuri answered making Rhea laugh.

"Should have seen that coming." Rhea shook her head. "How's Steve's friends?"

"They're doing very well, I do not think he will have to stay in cryo much longer." Shuri told her. "You were a great help."

"Not a problem, the faster he gets better the faster I can start trying to mend my family." Rhea sighed. "Hey, isn't your brother about to do the whole becoming king thing?"

"Don't remind me." Shuri groaned. "I have to wear this horrible tribal corset thing."

"Ouch." Rhea winced in sympathy. "Well let's change the subject then."

"Gladly." Shuri nodded.

"These are my latest blue prints after the last time I figured out another way on how not to do it." Rhea sent her the information.

"You mean a mistake." Shuri teased.

"I like to call them learning moments." Rhea brought up the specks sending them to Shuri.

"This might do it." Shuri mumbled as she read over the data.

"A true amalgamation of magic and technology like this could give me a power boost like no other." Rhea grinned.

"It could also rip you apart." Shuri pointed out.

"That's why I'm not going to use it before I've tested it thoroughly." Rhea assured her.

"Did you get my package?" Shuri asked.

"Yeah, are you sure it's a good idea though? You could get into a lot of trouble sending me this stuff." Rhea glanced over to where a cylinder of Vibranium was tucked away in a small vault that only she could access.

"Do not worry, I know it's in good hands." Shuri assured her. "As soon as this corination celebration is over I'm going to talk to my mother and brother, maybe you can come for a visit."

"That would be awesome, and know you're always welcome here as well." Rhea replied.

"Princess, your mother is calling for you." A voice said from Shuri's comm system.

"I'll be right there." Shuri groaned.

"Another fitting?" Rhea asked sympathetically.

"Unfortunately." Shuri moaned then corssed her arms over her chest. "I will talk to you later my friend."

"I look forward to it." Rhea copied Shuri, crossing her arms over her chest in return. "Goodbye."

"Bye." Shuri ended the connection and Rhea leaned back looking thoughtfully to her container of vibranium, a gift from Shuri that had surprised the heck out of her when she got it now she just need to figure out how to use it.