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"From the look Steve is giving me, I'd say you told him about our night." Natasha said, hugging me, and tugging on my braid.
"Is it that obvious?" I laughed.
"I told him about everyone, but I mentioned you by name because I thought it would be funny to see his reaction." I said, watching as Dr. Banner put the Tesseract inside the container Thor was taking home.
"I like him like this," I said to Clint, leaning against his shoulder. Loki had a muzzle on, and was in thick handcuffs.
"I agree," He said, smirking.
Saying my goodbyes to Thor, we all stepped back. As he nodded, the handle turned enveloping the two Gods in a blinding blue light. As I opened my eyes, I saw they had gone, and I was happy Loki was as far away as could be.
"Have a good vacation," Natasha said, before going to say goodbye to Dr. Banner.
"I will!" I said, winking at Steve. He turned back to my father, talking about something as Clint sighed.
"Give them my love," I whispered. He nodded and hugged me quickly.
"Enjoy your Europe tour," he said, heading to the car.
"Sera!" I heard my father say.
"Yeah Dad?" I said, making my way over.
"Take the jet. I know you know how to fly it, so you don't have to call in a pilot. You have your credit card?" He said, worried.
"Yes Daddy. But I'm too exhausted from the past week to fly. I want someone else doing things for me, just until I feel settled. The last big thing SHIELD dealt with was Steve waking up," I said, winking at the soldier. Blushing he ducked his head, and said, "I'll take care of her Tony."
"Mhmm," My Dad sassed. Rolling my eyes, I hugged him one last time.
"I love you Daddy," I said, holding on tight.
"I love you too sweetheart," he said, holding me equally as tight. Letting go, I saw we were both smiling like idiots.
"I'll call when we get there." I said, taking Steve's hand and moving towards Steve's bike.
"You better!" He half yelled, while patting Bruce on the back.
"Ready doll?" Steve whispered, moving back to the bike with me in tow.
"Just need to go home, and pack a bag." I said, as Steve mounted the bike.
"It's a plan," he said, as I got on.
"Maybe after our trip we can pack up my place." I said as he started the engine.
"Why?" He asked, half turned towards me.
"Cause I think I should move in," I said, wrapping my arms around him.
"That is an excellent idea Doll," He said, taking off. I relished the feeling of wind blowing gently across my face. I was ready for whatever life threw at me.
Over our vacation, Steve and I got to know each other much better. It lasted almost two months, which I was grateful for. We visited Paris first, as Steve had never been, even with fighting in World War II. Upon our arrival in England, Steve visited Peggy first thing. She was overjoyed at seeing him alive, and even gave me a hug.
"I recognize those mischievous eyes," She had said, recalling the years after the war.
She was happy that he had moved on, telling us all about her life. I got to know my grandfather a bit better through her. We went through Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece.
Since I was Level 9, I was told right away when Phil had been brought back to life. I cried after I had hung up with Fury, and I was sworn to secrecy. Fury called me in before we could see Australia, but Steve was feeling antsy anyways. I was put in charge of Project Insight, which I really didn't like. I had been promoted up to Level 10.
Steve asked Fury to put him to work, at which I decided I was only with SHIELD another year. After telling my Dad, he was so happy. He was having a hard time sleeping. Steve and I had decided to move to Washington, as I was transferred to the Triskellion. After five months of missions, late night cuddles and amazing sex, I finally said the words I'd been holding back.
"I love you," I had said to him as we washed dishes. He had said it months before but knew I wasn't ready to just yet. It was a couple days before Christmas and I was leaving for an assignment.
"I love you too," he said, leaning to kiss my lips softly. Instead of lingering on it, we went back to our previous task, just with a few more kisses in between.
"Fury was really specific that it was only you he needed," Steve said later that night.
"It's for a project he wanted me to spearhead. I think it's a load of crap, and I'm just meant to make sure no one screws things up." I said, pretending to hate it. In truth Fury temporarily assigned me to Coulson's team, and I was ready to see my handler again after months of always missing him. I remembered my father wanted me to come to Malibu to celebrate.
"Dad, I'm gonna be on assignment this year. I don't even get to see Steve for Christmas, and it's our first together." I said, as my Dad sounded skittish.
"It's probably for the best. I've got some weird people on my tail," He said, not sounding like himself.
"Dad, please tell me you're not going after this Mandarin guy," I said, recalling the latest news heist.
"I told him where he could find me," He said, sounding only slightly confident.
"Bad move Dad," I said, before Steve got my attention.
"Steve's driving me to headquarters. You be safe," I said, before hanging up.
"I doubt it," he said, hanging up.
I didn't hear from him until after I watched the news. Fury had given orders for Coulson to not tell me about my father. It was then I knew I was making a good move, leaving SHIELD. I chewed Fury out, which made everyone else nervous for what he would do to me.
"I quit!" I said, slamming the door as I left.
"Stark," I heard behind me. I didn't bother turning around until I heard Coulson say, "Siren!"
"I hate that name," I growled, turning to face him.
"You need to take a few days. Be with your father and Pepper. Think rationally." He said, looking me in the eyes.
"I am Phil. Ever since I've known who my father is, Fury's been pushing at me. He's either pushing me towards my father, or away. He kept me from helping my father. The man I haven't known for very long, who is my last living parent. I don't want to lose him," I said, feeling eyes on me. I had chosen a very public place to have a temper tantrum.
"I understand. You know as well as I do that he has his reasons." Phil said, leading me into a room so we could talk privately.
"I wasn't staying for more than another few months." I said, adding in, "Steve and I want to start our lives together. And I would rather be at a job where I wasn't getting shot at, or where I'm not babysitting a bunch of juniors scientists, who couldn't find their way out of a wet paper bag."
Chuckling he replied, "I know the feeling. Some days you want to run and never look back. But those are the days you need to turn around and fight the hardest."
"Ever thought about being a motivational speaker?" I said, punching his shoulder lightly.
"Job security would be less than what it is now."
"Even when you put your life on the line everyday," I laughed.
"I don't regret quitting," I said, feeling calm now.
"I know you don't. I was just hoping to get more time having you on my team."
"I should go pack up my office, and call Steve to pick me up." I said, moving towards the door.
"You're gonna be missed around here." He said, putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Don't plan me a farewell party. You know I hate going to those for others, I really don't want my own." I said as we walked down the hall.
"What about a small one?" He asked, to which I rolled my eyes.
"You couldn't attend," I said, teasingly.
"Right," he said, looking down and laughing.
"We'll keep in touch," I said, smiling at him as his team waved him down.
"Hopefully we could call you in to consult," He joked.
"I wouldn't be opposed." I said, shaking his outstretched hand and turning back to my office. Sighing, I started pulling frames off of the wall, finding all my hidden knifes. I even managed to find a grenade in one of my drawers. Thankfully, I hadn't rigged this one.
"I can't persuade you to stay," Fury said, from my door.
"No." I replied, stuffing paper into folders and stacking them neatly.
"You'll need to head down to HR and fill out release paperwork."
"I don't have time for that today. I heard about my father an hour ago, and I just want to go see him." I said, grabbing the case for my Katanas.
"I need one more thing from you," He said.
"I need you to create a ghost ID." He continued.
"For you? Why am I not surprised?" I said, booting up my computer.
A/N: Let's just say, things are gonna get slightly more original from this point on. :)
