A/N: From here on, there are potential spoilers for the current season of Supernatural in terms of the Men of Letters.
November 19, 1988
Mr. and Mrs. Stark,
I am writing to inform you that your daughter, Natasha Stark, has been given a formal warning for fighting. Two other students have received bruised ribs and black eyes during the incident. As Miss Stark has stated that her actions were in self-defence, Miss Stark has been given a formal warning. As per school policy, we do not condone violence and fighting in any instance. If this is to occur again, suspension will be the consequence for fighting.
Please sign and return the attached form as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Hanlin Charleston
Headmaster
December 6, 1989
Dear Toni,
Thank you for your last letter! I am very glad that the other students seem to be leaving your locker alone now (I really enjoyed the attached picture of your locker 'security alarm'. It serves them right for trying to steal your clothes. Don't ever mention or show it to your mother or Edwin however, I don't think that they would carry that same appreciation.)
I've attached some cookies and scones that Edwin and Ana have baked for you! They asked me to make sure to write to you to tell you to remember to eat properly. I know that you have been spending a lot more time in the science lab at school, but don't forget to sleep darling! Your mother hasn't been back in a while, but I know that she would tell you to keep up with studying your lore.
Remember darling, they might be a lot older than you, but that doesn't mean that they are more mature. Keep your chin up, I will see you for Christmas soon!
Lots of love,
Aunt Peggy
January 20, 1989
Miss Toni,
I am sorry, but I do not think that your mother would approve of a blowtorch as an appropriate gift for a care package. I have instead attached some biscuits and pre-mixed cocoa powder.
Unfortunately, your mother is not yet home. I believe that she was somewhere in Romania the last time she checked in, however I am not certain that she was to be there for very long. Your mother would not want you to worry about her, but would much rather you concentrate on your upcoming examinations.
I wish you the best of luck on your exams, I am sure that you will exceed all expectations.
Sincerely,
Edwin Jarvis
July 26, 1989
Dear Toni,
Are you keeping up with your training? Edwin is certain that any day now, you will be able to finally beat him in a fencing match. Are you enjoying your summer so far? I'm sorry that I haven't had the chance to visit you yet darling, but work should be less busy soon, and I will come and pay you a visit!
Your mother should be home soon for at least a few days, I know the last time that I spoke with her, she was chasing a lead in Brazil. I'm sure that she will want to see for herself how much you've improved with your training.
Your father seems to be planning another expedition soon, and it looks like this one will last a few weeks so he will likely won't be home for a while.
Be good (but not too good!) for Edwin and Ana,
Aunt Peggy
October 5, 1989
Miss Toni,
I have managed to clean both bears as requested. As sticky a substance bubble-gum can be, Ana was able to dissolve and remove all traces. With the description of your newly designed lock, I am certain that no one will attempt to break into your room once more.
As a precaution, your Aunt Peggy has insisted in sending you pepper spray 'just-in-case'. However, as it is likely to be banned and considered a weapon at your school, I have instead attached some extra scraps and materials that will hopefully help you improve your security system.
Sincerely,
Edwin Jarvis
March 12, 1990
Mr. and Mrs. Stark,
I am writing to inform you that your daughter, Natasha Stark, is effectively suspended for two weeks. Causing a fire in the study hall 'in the name of science' is inexcusable and caused a disruption to other students for the rest of the afternoon.
As previously discussed on the phone, Miss Stark will be sent home for the duration of the suspension. Miss Stark is responsible for making up any missed work she will have missed during her absence.
Sincerely,
Hanlin Charleston
Headmaster
March 15, 1990
Mia Stella,
I am sorry that we haven't been able to talk in a while. It is too dangerous to call you too often, but I will try to call you as soon as I can.
I am very proud of you darling - I heard from Edwin that you saved the lives of three other students by finding and burning some hex bags! However, please do try not to burn down the entire study hall! Please promise me that you will be more careful in the future, and not to go hunting for the supernatural on your own, you are much too young to be doing so.
(And yes, robots do not count. As much as I love DUM-E, he does not count as a person who would be able to save you in case anything went wrong.)
Please be careful darling, and enjoy the few weeks at home before you head back to school. Remember to finish your homework, and continue with your Latin lessons.
I love you and I'll see you soon,
Mama
To: Nick Fury
Subject: [REDACTED - CLEARANCE LEVEL 8 REQUIRED]
September 15, 1991
Nick,
I'm glad that you have accepted my offer in becoming the director of our new supernatural division, S.T.A.K.E. You will find your attached budget and paperwork in the attached folder.
As previously discussed, only those on a need to know basis with a level 8 clearance or higher is to know of this division. In the attached files, there are some suggestions for the training regime for the agents that will be recruited as advised by our Men of Letters consultant. Please take a look at them, and we will meet next week to discuss and finalize the plan.
While I'm aware that you have already recruited Agent Coulson, please go over the files of potential recruits as soon as you can. I know how much you hate paperwork, but I refuse to let you order Agent Coulson to do all the paperwork for the new recruits, so please go over the list and decide.
Sincerely,
Peggy Carter
Director of SHIELD
To: Nick Fury
Subject: Paperwork
July 9, 1992
Director Fury,
While I am aware that you hate paperwork, please refrain from trying to pass off all of your paperwork onto the new recruits. While they do have level 8 clearance, there is still some things that need to be looked over by you before being signed off. It also gives me more work in correcting their mistakes before being passed onto Director Carter.
Also, please refrain from leaving pages from ancient exorcism rites in the common room. The images are quite graphic, and the recruits are not further along enough in their studies to realize that it is a joke.
I have booked the meeting you have requested, and have left the appropriate paperwork on your desk.
Sincerely,
Phil Coulson
Happy New Year Toni!
I'm sorry that I had to leave right after Christmas darling, but work has been especially busy recently, and I've been called in early.
I am sorry that I won't be off to see you before you are back at school, but I'll write as much as I can. You are already halfway in finishing your third year at the school. You'll blink and it will be summer break already!
Have some of Ana's cake for me (no matter what that woman says, I am certain that she is hiding a secret ingredient that we will one day find out!)
Love,
Aunt Peggy
Men of Letters
London, England
April 7, 1993
To [REDACTED],
I am writing to you in regards to our previous discussion, and urge you to consider sending more members overseas to investigate the disappearance of various members of the American Men of Letters branches. Contact has been lost from the Kansas branch, and I fear that the New York branch will also fall.
I have been looking into the disappearance of Henry Winchester and Josie Sands, I have found some clues that I think will give us more insight into what had happened that night.
I am aware of the chaos that is happening with the gang war going on, but I beg that you consider sending anyone you can spare to aid us.
Regards,
Maria Stark
Men of Letters (New York)
April 7, 1993
Bobby,
I hope that you are doing well my friend. I'm sorry I had to leave this note on your porch and not wait for you, but I have to meet with a contact later. Thank you once again for passing on those gifts to Dean and Sam for me. No matter what has happened between my cousin and I, Dean and Sam should not be in the middle of that.
Next Christmas you and the boys should join me if you can. I think Toni would love to meet you, and I think she would love seeing her cousins again. We'll have to keep an eye on Dean and Toni though - last time they set a record by almost burning the kitchen down in the two minutes we left them alone.
I am afraid I am writing to ask you a favour. Have you heard of any rumours about a Knight of Hell? I've been doing some digging and I think I've finally found a lead, but there honestly isn't much lore surrounding it.
If you find anything out from the hunters, please let me know, but I beg you please be careful. There is something much larger going on, and I'm afraid if you are caught snooping around, you will put yourself in grave danger. I may have found something, but I'm going to confirm with my contact first.
I will try to call you on a secure line sometime next week.
Maria
A NATION MOURNS: MARIA STARK KILLED IN FATAL CAR CRASH
New York Times
NEW YORK CITY, Aug 31 - Maria Stark, wife of Howard Stark and the founder of the Maria Stark Foundation, was killed in a fatal car crash early this morning. The car reportedly was found crashed into a tree, the flames catching the attention of cars nearby.
"It was all up in flames" noted a passerby, "there was no way to get into the car. The flames were so high that by the time the police arrived, there was not much left."
After the firefighters had extinguished the flames, Stark was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are waiting for an official coroner's report before releasing a public statement.
The nation mourned, as hundreds lay flowers and candles at the main building of the Maria Stark Foundation, a charity that raised money for homeless women and children. "She was such an amazing and caring woman," released the Maria Stark Foundation, "the loss is devastating to our foundation family, and we are heartbroken that the world has lost such an amazing woman."
Stark leaves behind her husband, Howard Stark of Stark Industries and their daughter, 14, Natasha Stark.
Men of Letters
London, England
Mission Report
September 2, 1993
To: [REDACTED]
I arrived as requested to meet Maria Stark at our arranged meeting spot. However, as she did not arrive within the hour, I had left for the last known address that she had sent us. On my way, I spotted an abandoned car on the side of the road and I investigated. [REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
As a result, I arranged the bodies so authorities would close the case as a car accident and not [REDACTED]. I will continue the investigation as requested. However, with the current leads and resources, I am not certain that we will find what we are looking for.
Agent [REDACTED]
A/N: I wanted to try something different with the format of this chapter, let me know what you thought of it! Thanks to everyone who reviewed last chapter - I really appreciate all the feedback!
