DISCLAIMER: I do not own Marvel, Disney, ABC or the Avengers. Just Sera.
I woke to see Steve holding Callie in the nursery. He was quiet, as I tiptoed behind him. Words weren't needed as I changed them and then got myself dressed in yoga pants and a sports bra and a flowing black t-shirt. Steve woke Bucky gently as I took the kids to the kitchen. I was the first there, much like every morning.
As I fed the kids, I watched out the window, wondering how things would go down. The construction company wouldn't be coming today, as we had asked them not to. No one spoke as they came in, getting their breakfast and morning coffee. It was a somber mood, as we knew what we were walking into later.
Steve and Bucky were quietly discussing their fighting tactics as they dug into the breakfast I made them. I barely touched my toast, nibbling on the crust, and pushing it away when I felt it hit my stomach. They looked up at me in question and I shook my head. Daisy and Wanda were in workout gear, and I knew I would have to get myself amped up some other way.
"I'm gonna get the twins set up with Pepper now," I said, taking them out of their high chairs.
"Okay," Steve said softly, as they looked up from the tablet showing the compound. After I got them settled with Pepper, I went down to the gun range, putting my music in the system. Grabbing my gun, and cocking it, I raised it up and started firing.
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du...
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries
And just one mistake
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
He-e-e-ey ya, oh he-e-e-ey
He-e-e-ey ya
Remember me for centuries
Mummified my teenage dreams
No, it's nothing wrong with me
The kids are all wrong
The story's all off
Heavy metal broke my heart
As I unloaded the clips on the targets, I moved to the next station with my automatic assault rifle, hitting every mark as the song roared on in my ears. I moved to each station, firing off ammo and feeling the kick back of each gun as the music pounded in my ears.
Come on, come on and let me in
The bruises on your thighs like my fingerprints
And this is supposed to match
The darkness that you felt
I never meant for you to fix yourself
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du...
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries
And just one mistake
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
He-e-e-ey ya, oh he-e-e-ey
He-e-e-ey ya
Remember me for centuries
And I can't stop 'til the whole world knows my name
'Cause I was only born inside my dreams
Until you die for me, as long as there's a light, my shadow's over you
'Cause I, I am the opposite of amnesia
And you're a cherry blossom
You're about to bloom
You look so pretty, but you're gone so soon
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du...
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries
And just one mistake
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
He-e-e-ey ya, oh he-e-e-ey
He-e-e-ey ya
Remember me for centuries
We've been here forever
And here's the frozen proof
I could scream forever
We are the poisoned youth
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du du-du, du du du-du
Du du...
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries
And just one mistake
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
He-e-e-ey ya, oh he-e-e-ey
He-e-e-ey ya
Remember me for centuries
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
"Sera," Clint yelled as I set down the last gun. I looked over, and saw him trying to get my attention.
"What do you want Hawk Boy?" I teased.
"Nice song choice," He smirked.
"It's funny, and true," I laughed, pulling my ear protection out and setting the gun down on safety.
"It feels surreal," I sighed, "This will be the last stand."
"There are always gonna be nut jobs that might take up the Hydra mantle,"
"But we will squash them like ants," I chuckled.
"Ant. Boot," We said together as we impersonated Fury.
"You weren't even there," I smiled.
"Natasha told me later," he waved off.
"Have you forgiven him?" I asked, moving to reload the clip of my pistols.
"I know he was under the same influence, but I can't help the anger I felt. Still feel sometimes."
"At least you managed to keep Laura and the kids a secret, under the spell." I offered and he nodded.
"If I hadn't, they might not have been here." He said solemnly.
"You know, for what it's worth, he was a god, and even he wasn't immune to the scepter's power."
"There's that." He agreed.
"We can't work as a team unless we have each other's backs. He's human now. Even if he does have his magic, he's still gonna be susceptible to gunshots, and knife wounds like the rest of us. Thor, Bucky and Steve are the lucky ones in this equation." I said, as he grumbled.
"I wasn't all too fond of Pietro back in Sokovia."
"And then you named your son for him, because he saved your life." I pointed out.
"I'll watch out for him. But I'll be busy kicking Hydra butt," He said, punching his fist into his other palm for emphasis.
"Whether you like it or not, he's part of this team now," I smiled as we walked out of the gun range.
"Oh, I was passing by the control room earlier and Daisy was hunched over the video feed from last night, because Cameron was blushing bright red. Any reason why?" He teased, and I smacked my forehead.
"I forgot to turn off the video feed to the training room and studio didn't I?" I said, grumbling. Against my wishes, they put a video feed system in the studio, and I forgot about it last night when Steve asked me to dance.
"Needless to say, the whole team is wondering who taught Steve how to dance." He laughed, as I punched his shoulder.
"I did, you twit!"
"Owowow," He said as I grabbed his ear roughly.
"Well the whole team has seen it anyways," He said, rubbing his ear.
"That was personal," I said, wondering what Steve and Bucky thought.
"One word." He started and I covered his mouth, "You better hope that word isn't a smartass comment."
"Foreplay," He said before running off ahead.
"Watch your back today Clint!" I yelled as Daisy and Wanda joined me giggling.
"Why is he running?"
"Because he knows once I catch up, he's a dead man." I said, frowning deeply.
"You look like Grumpy Cat," Daisy teased.
"Oh shut it you two," I said teasingly and they laughed.
"The way the guys danced with you, was beautiful," Wanda said.
"Trip told me, "Even though I bring the noise and the funk, I don't dance like that." I'm jealous," Daisy sighed.
"Lessons, lots of lessons. It was a fun bonding exercise," I smiled at the memories that flashed in my mind.
Songs used in this chapter:
Centuries by Fall Out Boy
