A/N: Hey guys! I'd just like to say thank you all so much for all the comments left on the last chapter, like most of authors, it brings a lot of motivation plus it was good to hear that basically all of you are enjoying this revamped version, got to say, I'm enjoying this a lot more than the original version.

This is also the chapter where I can say has complete changed from the original chapter and hopefully you all will like what I have done compared to what I did previously.

Any comments on this will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

September 17th 2014

NATASHA

Natasha had finally arrived at the base with both Hand and Fury in tow. The three of them moved silent through the relatively empty base. It was late and they had arrived later than they thought they would. Natasha moved swiftly, following her nose to find her mate and the new pup. During her walk, Hand had split from her, no doubt she was off to find Simmons.

Fury followed her until she pointed him in the direction of Coulson. He nodded his thanks and left silently in the opposite direction. It left only her to find her pack members. It didn't take long before she ended up in the room where Melinda and Skye were curled up against each other, taking up most of the bed but leaving just enough room for her to climb in besides them. Natasha shifted herself closer to Melinda, wrapping an arm securely around her waist and pulled her firmly against her body, whilst using her other hand to prop up her head, waiting silent for Melinda to acknowledge that she had arrived. Natasha knew that the women had been awake as soon as she stepped foot on the base, her scent easily echoing around, but Melinda was teasing her by still pretending to be asleep.

Natasha hummed softly, trailing her fingers along Melinda's side, softly going under shirt and sliding further and further up. She was determined to win this small battle of wills.

"Not everything has to be a competition, you know?" Melinda mumbled, staying perfectly still.

Natasha grinned, "but where would be the fun in that?" She questioned her mate.

Melinda rolled her eyes and rolled over to face Natasha with a small smile, making sure not to disturb the sleeping wolf next to them. She leaned forward and pressed a small kiss against Natasha's lips, "you're terrible," Melinda told her.

"You love it," Natasha said, still grinning and moved her lips closer to Melinda's ears, "and if I was really, really terrible. I'd being doing a lot more than spooning you right now," she whispered, running one hand down her side, sliding teasingly into the waist of Melinda's trousers.

Melinda bite back a groan, this is exactly what she wanted to do and Natasha know it, the only thing that was preventing the two of them going ahead with the need was Skye lying silently next to them. Natasha half wished it was Maria because the amount of times Natasha has fucked Mel whilst the women was sleeping in the same bed was far too many to count, and it was only because it pissed Maria off, or sometimes, when Sharon was away, Maria decided to have some fun as well and the two of them would torture Melinda. Well, at least that is what Maria would like people to think, most of the time it involved Nat and Mel having fun teasing Maria and having the beta submit to them.

Somehow, Natasha did not think Skye would enjoy that, at least not yet anyways.

"You're such a tease, and yes you are really really terrible." Mel complained, forcing Nat to lie on her bed so that she could rest her head on the women's chest. "Such a terrible tease, but so comfy to lie on."

"All in the chest, babe." Natasha replied, moving herself to accommodate Melinda's new position, making sure her arm was wrapped around her Melinda and holding her tight against her body.

Melinda just rolled her eyes (for the fifth time tonight, Natasha had that effect) and curled close and closed her eyes. Simply content to sleep on her soulmate for the night. "Time to sleep, Nat. We can have fun tomorrow." Mel said, a small smirk on her face.

Nat groaned into May's hair, "now who's the tease?" she mumbled, softly kissing her wife's head before making herself comfortable and closing her eyes and easily fell asleep for the first time since May joined Coulson's team; light how she missed sleeping next to her wife every night. It was easy to take for granted the warmth that Mel brought, the way she make Natasha feel like she was constantly walking on cloud 9. The teasing and small touches in public, the flirtatious smirks and the intentionally touching of other people in an attempt to make each other jealous.

It had taken her longer than she thought to get used to sleeping on her own, or sleeping with another pack member. If they were in the same situation five years ago, Natasha would have been used to going long periods of time without Melinda in bed with her, but after Melinda had the bad experience in Bahrain and moved to administration, Natasha got used to coming home to her every night. They worked out of the same building, the Triskelion, worked the same hours (unless Natasha had a mission, or was off doing something with the Avengers) and would have the same break periods. Bliss. Total, bliss.

Then it was all ripped away from her.

Unfortunately, she did not deal with it as well as she thought originally and poor Maria face the brunt of most of the frustrations. Completely willingly of course, Natasha would never force Maria into doing the things they did or force her into the brutal sparring match that often turned into a domination fight that they had. It generally led to Maria sitting on the medic table in their level, holding a clothe to her face as they waited for the bleeding and swelling to heal itself and Peggy standing over them, glaring at them disapprovingly and the two of them sat there with sheepish grins on their faces.

Maria was not taking to Sharon being undercover for an extended period of time well either. Fury decided to make the women watch out for captain america, make sure he was adjusting to the world and socialising okay. So it was a win win situation for the two girls, they got their frustration and angry out at the situation that they were in. Although Maria was always on her back, Natasha wasn't complaining. The women seemed fine for the moment but she was keeping an eye on her just to be on the safe side.

Natasha sighed and pushed all the negative thoughts away. Now was not the time to be dwelling on the fact that Melinda was not going to be around as often as she would like, it was time to enjoy the moment of being with her wife. She curled closer, simply burying her face in the back of Mel's neck, memorising the scent once again, letting it calm her into a peaceful sleep...

September 17th 2014

SKYE

Skye woke to the sound of two people giggling and shuffling on the bed cause her to roll the wrong way right into someones bare back. Or at least that's what it felt like. She just groaned, she did not want to be awake, she wanted to be asleep. As per usual.

"Oh shit, Nat!" a snort of laughter "Skye's awake I thi-NAT!" That was definitely May, but something was different. Her voice seemed lighter, more happy and full of life. The intense laughing/giggling that was going on was so un-May like, but yet, seemed something that May would totally do. It was interesting to hear, she hasn't gotten to know the women very well just yet, but she always got the impression that she was more of a 'hide your emotions when you can' kind of person. Yet here she was, lying in bed with Skye and some other person, laughing and apparently half naked.

That took a while to register.

Skye sat up abruptly and her eyes widened in surprised "holyshityourtheblackwidow" she rushed out "annnnd your both half naked, damn," she finished and moved to the edge of the bed, pressing her back against the wall. She was trying not to eye them up, because hot damn they both looked great. Their abs were something to drool over and Skye would not mind licking off some sauce of their abs. Or whipped cream and some strawberries. Oh god, she could just tell her face was bright red from her thoughts. She coughed awkwardly and risked a look at them.

The two fuckers were just grinning at her, but had thankfully put a top on.

"You guys were going to have sex whilst I was sleeping next to you." She accused them, trying to scowl and appear annoyed, but honestly she couldn't because if she woke up to them having sex, Skye wasn't too sure if she was walk away or join in.

"No we were, Natasha just got a little frisky that's all." May said, shooting a glare at the redheaded women next to her, who just shrugged unapologetically.

"The plan was to come here, find you, fuck you, then find the pup, make her mine and then leave after I grab what Fury wanted me to grab." Natasha explained "You sleeping in bed with the new pup was not part of the plan, and geeze, you just know alpha's. Once we get sex in our minds, it wont leave until we get what we want." Natasha joked, winking at Skye.

May rolled her eyes and shoved Natasha out of the bed, "stupid alpha. I sent you a text saying I was with Skye. You're just a hormonal teenager. Also, don't forget you need to actually speak to Skye and explain everything to her. She doesn't like being kept in the dark."

Natasha climbed back into the bed with a pout, but nodded, a more serious look coming over her. "Of course I'll talk to Skye, would you like to talk the now or after or during breakfast? It will just be the three of us. Fitz will be with Simmons and Hand no doubt." Natasha asked Skye, looking at the girl directly.

Skye regarded them both carefully "What would need to be talked about?"

"Well, I can imagine you have some question about everything, probably some resentment too that we would need to work past, plus I also have orders to take you to the Triskelion." Natasha replied

Skye frowned "Take me to the big base in Washington? Why would I need to go there? I thought May was helping with the transitioning, why do I need to go to the pack base?" She questioned rapidly, Fitz and Simmons had both talked about that base a few times over the precious few days that she has been with Coulson's team. They mentioned training there, the type of training that they wouldn't receive anywhere else. It didn't take a genius to figure out that is where they all went to change.

Natasha looked genuinely surprised that Skye knew that, and then grinned "you're a lot more perceptive than you let on, Skye. We can definitely work with that, and it will make things a lot easier for you in the long run as well."

Skye blinked at the praise. No one has ever praised her for being perceptive. It always resulted in yelling, one too many foster parents annoyed that she was aware of their dirty deeds or the flaws in their perfect family. She ducked her head briefly, but looked back up. She needed answers.

"But why am I to go to Washington?" She pressed, not losing focus on what was at hand. She also guessed that they were having the conversation before breakfast. Ah well.

"Fury's orders, but also a request by me. I always help the new pups go through the change, you would be the only one to change away from the majority of the pack, and I won't have that. I get that you might only just becoming comfortable with May, being on the team and being with S.H.I.E.L.D in general, but honestly, the change can effect you in many ways and most people become seriously ill and clingy during the two week change.

Doing missions whilst your sick out your mind is terrible and dangerous for yourself, it also puts the team at risk. Not that I really care, Fitz, Simmons and Mel can look after themselves in any situation. Mel would look out for Coulson and eh, I don't really care about Ward. Plus, this way I can at least give you the basics in S.H.I.E.L.D training, and asses you once you're back on your feet. This will also satisfy Fury who wants to make sure that you won't cause harm to the team or won't be a deadweight. Which is ridiculous of him to think so considering how far you got into S.H.I.E.L.D when you hacked us. That's why you're coming to Washington with me, plus you'll meet other pack members and there is a great pizza place there that you will love." Natasha explained, not normally one for speeches, but she sensed that Skye needed to hear this explained out rather than the short, vague answers she was used to giving and having people follow.

Skye took in Natasha's answer and mulled it over. It made sense. To assess her threat level, she was able to read(or hear rather) between the lines of what Natasha was saying. Fury did not trust her to be near Coulson it seemed. Natasha didn't care about this, knowing that even if she was a threat, everyone she cared about on the team would be safe. What Natasha was saying, was that Skye could be a potential threat to herself, by being sick and changing away form the pack. She was extremely against that. One thing that Skye could not get over was how Natasha seemed to genuinely care about Skye. Every word she spoke held care and love in it, as well as concern when she described how sick people can get. It made her heart swell but it also made her cautious. Too many false promises of love and care of the years has caused that, she wasn't sure if Natasha was being genuine, as much as she wanted to believe it, as much as she hoped. She stared at Natasha skeptically, hoping that she wasn't coming across as rude, but honestly, could anyone blame her? For what she's been through in life, it almost seemed too good to be true, to have people that will love her and care for her unconditionally, as May had described earlier and Natasha hinted to in her speech.

"Makes sense" Skye said slowly, not sure if she actually wanted to say aloud what she was thinking, "when do we leave?"

Natasha and Melinda started at her, searching her face for anything that might give away what she truly thought about the situation without delving into her head. They did not want to break her privacy and trust so early in the relationship.

"We would leave this afternoon. May and FitzSimmons would stay with the team and you come to meet the rest of the pack, plus Peggy. No doubt the other alpha's will be there as well, nosy bastards they are." Natasha replied easily, not wanting to make this seem like a bigger thing than what it is.

Skye nodded her acceptance, ignoring the creeping panic that was rising in her throat. "So breakfast?" she questioned, punctuating it with a growl of hunger.

May and Natasha laughed, startled by the sound but nodded, leading Skye to where they would eat.

Breakfast had been quite fun, Natasha told some personal things to Skye and told her about what May was like when she was just starting out. How she and Hawkeye would pull pranks together, annoying both Coulson and the deputy director, Maria Hill, who was also the pack beta. Apparently Fury got so sick of their shit, he left it up to Maria to deal with them.

So she tried to deal with the but pranking them back and caused a prank war and she blamed all the pranks on a fellow named Jasper Sitwell, which saved her retaliation until she found a way to stop them (without resorting to her command as beta of the pack, but apparently it wouldn't work to well on May.) It ended with Maria asking Natasha to make them stop and pulled the "I'm not getting sleep over this, Natasha!" card.

"Hill is terrible at sleeping. It's like she doesn't know how to unless she is seconds from passing out with exhaustion. So we ended up starting a programmed to make sure she ate and slept. At first it was a joke, until we were actually monitoring what she ate and how much she slept and realised she wasn't getting much of either. So we practically forced it upon her until she started living healthier. She still sucks at it, but it's better than what it was, thats' for sure." Natasha said with a chuckle when she was telling stories about certain pack members.

It was overwhelming, but heart warming to hear stories of how they looked after each other, going to the end of the world to ensure their happiness. Most people would only ever do that for their soulmate, go to those lengths of love and commitment, to sacrifice and observe someone. Being completely selfless. It was hard to comprehend, when you grow up in the foster system, foster parents begrudged picking you up from school when you will ill, never mind flying half way across the world because you will ill.

Since coming to S.H.I.E.L.D, this was the first time Skye was fully, and genuinely, happy to be a part of the wolf pack. Sure, she had her moments of affection with May, but that was only because of them chemical reaction going on inside her body and May's wolf reacting to that. She barely knew the women, but after this morning, she felt like she knew May better than most people, and that was probably true. Neither women hid anything from her as they talk, they explained everything to her about the wolf serum, how it was created and used;

"Well, really it was discovered by an accident. We aren't the first to be turned but we are some of the first to survive successfully. So we are still technically a trial run, which means check ups and I'm going to assume you are going to be as difficult as the rest of the pack. Now, the wolf serum, funnily enough, was created in an attempted to replicate the super solider serum and obviously they got it very wrong. We get a lot from it, of course, like we have enhanced sense and some extra strength. We could probably lift a car if we really wanted to, but the enhanced strength and sense only ever happened when you have the wolf form. Which is why the serum ended up like it has."

That had been interesting to know. They also explained why Coulson did not know either, apparently he was preoccupied with another project, that only Maria and Fury knew and that whenever they had previously tried to get Maria told explain what the project was, she would just go pale and shake her head, unwilling to talk. Apparently they knew what it was know, but they said that if they could erase it from their minds they would, and they wouldn't want to pass that knowledge onto Skye, but if she really wanted to know what it is, all she had to do was ask at a later date. It was nice that they weren't hiding anything from her, if she asked a question that they weren't completely comfortable with giving her the answer right there and then, they simply ask Skye if they could tell her at a later date, which Skye thought was fair.

Currently, she was landing at the Triskelion base under the cloaking device so people wouldn't see the plane land in the landing pad. Her goodbye with the team had been brief, they weren't exactly close, but Coulson surprised her by giving her a hug and his number, looking at her straight in the eyes when he told her to call him if she ever ran into an emergency, or just wanted to talk. He looked so serious and concerned that Skye wasn't so sure what to do with all the emotions she was feeling.

After breakfast, the nausea had reappeared along with some overwhelming emotions. Everything she did nearly caused her to break down. It was not fun. So she just smile watery and waved a goodbye to the last four members of the team. Locking eyes with May as she left, she felt the tug on her heart she used to feel when she was forced to leave foster families and she had to look away, or else she might have ran straight into the women's arm and refused to let go.

Thankfully Natasha put a strong hand on her shoulder and guided her away with a serious nod to her team as they left. May and Natasha had an intimate goodbye earlier on. The two of them had stood pressed against each other, their legs and arms wrapped complicated and tightly around each other, foreheads pressed together as they just seemed to stare into each other's eyes. They had stood in this embrace for what seemed like 10 minutes, Skye had left the room to give them some more privacy, when she came back in, May had Natasha pressed against the wall, kissing her as though her life depending on it. The two of the were gripping each other desperately, pulling apart, still holding the front of their tops as they panted, staring again.

"Come back to me Nattie," May whispered, pressing a soft peck against Natasha's lips.

"Will do, Millie." Natasha replied, equally as quiet. The two of them stayed in the same embrace for a second longer before turning to Skye with soft smiles on their faces, gently squeezing each others hands, they walked towards the team to say their goodbyes.

Skye decided to never speak of that moment between the two of them, ever. It wasn't her place, although she would assume it was usual practice for the two soulmates, maybe just not in front of someone they just met.

It all seemed like a distant memory as she walked in a daze through the Triskelion, impressed with the size of it and the sheer structural look of it. It was amazing that this super secret agency hid their main headquarters in the middle of Washington and no one knew any better.

Natasha kept a hand on her shoulder as she guided her through the base, her face hard and cold as she glared at anyone that dared looked at her or Skye. Sneering as someone made an unsavoury comment about the two of them.

It wasn't long until they reached a lift at an empty part of the building after going through a dozen of security doors. Only one other person occupied the area; she was a tall brunette with striking blue eyes and an equally striking jaw line. She stood tall and proud, radiating authority and easily commanded that everyone in her vicinity to turn to look at her and listen and follow what she says.

It was impressive as it was intimidating.

"Maria." Natasha acknowledge, tilting her head as she headed into the lift, Maria following behind.

"Romanoff. You certainly took your time." Maria replied cooly.

Skye looked between the two in confusion. Weren't they close friends? Alpha and beta? They were acting like casual work acquaintances at best. She looked at Natasha, who had a firm look in her eyes and Skye got the impression that she shouldn't mention anything until Natasha said she could.

It was a long five minutes in that lift.

Eventually they walked out, Maria letting out a sigh of relief, cracking her neck and rolling her shoulders as she moved with the two of them through a winding hallway.

"Sorry about that Skye, the walls have ears and we aren't allowed to mention anything until in the safety of our level. Pleasure to meet you, by the way. I'm Maria. I'm sure Nat has told you that already." Maria said, turning in her stride as she smiled at Skye. All the previous hard look around the women had disappeared and was replaced with warmth. She still seemed to demand respect and attention, but Skye just assumed that came with the fact Maria was the beta.

"It's okay, nice to meet you too, Maria." Skye said formally, unsure of how to act around everyone.

"Relax Skye, it's only Maria and I here, everyone, including Peggy, are actually out on a mission. They should all start coming back in about two days or so. It gives you time to be comfortable around me and Maria." Natasha said, leading them into a room.

It was a big room, like really big, it was basically an apartment. It had a massive bed off at the other side of the room, looking like two or three king beds pushed together and it held at least four sets of covers and two dozen pillows. It look extremely comfy. The rest of the bedroom was toppped off with low, dim lights, fuzzy black carpet and a TV, couch and gaming systems and if she peak round the corner, she could see the entrance to an en suite.

Bliss.

"Wow, is this your room Natasha?" Skye questioned, walking further in and circling around the room in awe.

Maria and Natasha stood watching her with soft smiles, glad that the new wolf was seemingly happy with the place. She would be spending a lot of time here until they got her own room set up for her.

"Yeah, pretty awesome, isn't it?" Natasha replied

"What's with the big bed?" Skye asked, turning to look at them as she stood next to the bed.

"For when the pack want to sleep together. It's happen more than you think it would. Maria and Sharon practically live in here as well. Maria is clingy to me." Natasha teased, gripping the women's arm and dragged her over to the bed and shoved her down on it. She turned to look at Skye, a glint in her eyes as she forced herself to take deep breaths and take everything slow.

"Make sense." Skye said carefully, watching Natasha who was looking at her like she was a piece of meat.

"Skye, remember when Mel and I told you about scenting and claiming pack members?" Natasha asked, forcing the question through her teeth as she gripped Skye's hips.

"Yes. You want to do that the now?" Skye replied, gently placing her hands on Natasha's shoulders. The alpha shudder and brought Skye against her body and nuzzled her neck.

"Please. The wolf is basically begging me to claim you, no doubt Maria is feeling this as well, but I don't want to do anything you're uncomfortable with." Natasha whispered, eyes closed as she focused on not pouncing on the girl.

"Go ahead, I don't mind. If this is part of becoming the pack, I'm up for it." Skye replied, running her hands through Natasha's hair, causing the alpha to purr in delight and she manoeuvred them onto the bed. She easily straddled Skye's hip, lowering her body down, lining her teeth up with the perfect spot on Skye's neck. Natasha partially shifted, her mouth smelling and looking more like a wolf as she growled and bit deeply into Skye's neck.

Skye yelped out in pain and found herself trying to break free of Natasha's grip, but the women held strong, soft growls in the back of her throat as she held Skye down, her body emitting strong pheromones, covering Skye in them. The pain maybe lasted twenty seconds before it took a dramatic turn in to warmth and safety. It flooded her system as she felt her mind and seemingly soul align with Natasha. The thoughts and feelings of the alpha leaking into her as she wrapped her arms around the alpha, clinging for dear life at the sensation she was causing.

It wasn't sexual in the slightest, all she knew was that she wanted to be close to Natasha, closer than she was at the current moment. The only way to get closer was to remove their clothes. She gripped the bottom of Natasha's shirt to pull it up, to get closer, only to be stopped by Maria. The beta stared down at her happily.

"As much as I get what you are feeling, I really do. I can't let you do something that you will regret or find embarrassing later on." Maria said, gently putting Natasha's shirt in place.

"I promise I won't!" Skye pleaded, she understood and appreciated what Maria was doing for her, watching out for her mental state and the level of comfortableness she was willing to display, but this is something she wanted. Her head was coming off of cloud nine and she needed Natasha after feeling vulnerable. Maria gave her a searching looking before nodding, helping her assist with removing both their clothes.

Skye let out a sigh as Natasha continued to nuzzle her from behind, but their naked bodies were pressed tightly together and she held her securely. Maria lay on the bed next to them, pressing herself against Skye's front, fully clothed as she was keeping an eye on the situation, but was seemingly happy to cuddle.

"Well, I've got to say, this is probably the best outcome we could have hoped for." Natasha mumbled, place soft kisses on Skye's neck, determined to leave multiple marks there.

"Less talking, more cuddling." Skye mumbled, feeling sleepy. Apparently the marking took a lot out of you.

Maria nuzzled Skye (there was a lot of nuzzling, Skye noted, but she didn't really care) and nipped at her neck as well, leaving a small mark. "You should sleep, it's tiring being marked." She advised, she desperately wanted to run her hands all over Skye, to explore and memorised the girl's body when it wasn't harmed, but that would be too far considering that they just met. So she decided to wait till they've had a bit more time to get to know each other before she went into complete over protective mode of the young wolf.

"Sleep sounds good." Skye slurred a little "Will you guys stay on the bed, cuddling with me?"

"Of course." They two of them replied in sync, pushing themselves closer to Skye, watching as she nodded sleepy and drift of into one of the best sleeps she had in her life.

Natasha yawned, resting her head on the pillow and looked over at Maria, grinning slightly.

"You know, if she didn't ask us to stay cuddling her, I'd take you over to the other side of the bed and fuck you so hard until you forget your name and submit to me." Natasha teased.

Maria looked up startled "Wait, what did I do to warrant a submission fuck?"

Natasha shrugged "Nothing, I just wanted to fuck you, it's been a while."

"It's been a week." Maria cried out softly

"Exactly, you're puffing your chest up again like you own this pack." Natasha replied.

"No I'm not." Maria responded

"True, but you will be next week, so I'm pre-empting you." Natasha explained

"...That's ridiculous, but okay, only because I love being fucked like that, which I might add, is all your fault." Maria scowled playfully at Natasha.

"It's better than me beating the crap out of you and forcing you to submit to be that way."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. We can do it later when Skye isn't clinging to you after you marked her. She adorable."

"She is, and I'm looking forward to it, Maria." Natasha said, grinning.

Maria rolled her eyes fondly, but smiled at her alpha, she was looking forward to it as well.

"Night Natasha." Maria said, closing her eyes, fein sleeping.

"It's the middle of the day." Natasha protested

"Night Natasha." Maria added in a louder voice, a smile on her face as Natasha grumbled and joined them in their nap. Both of them looking forward to later on.