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Back at base, the kids were distracted by toys and crawling around their Daddies workspace, so I snuck away for some well-deserved me time. Running out to the stable, I found Sunchaser and Sweet Feet talking to each other across from their stalls quietly and I laughed.

"Who wants to go running?" I smirked. Both seemed overjoyed at the thought of getting outside.

"I'll take Sweet Feet first, and then you and I can really push things Sun." I said, laying the protective blanket over the stall door. Sweet Feet was very excited, but kept still while I got her geared up. Pulling on my old riding boots, I sighed.

"Home," I said, leading her out of the stable and mounting her. She took off like a flash, doing exacting what I was hoping for. She and I hadn't really ridden yet, and I wanted to make sure she wouldn't rebel against me. I had her do a series of stops and turns after she ran to the other side of the field. I kept her focused, even if I could feel her anxiety to run.

"I'm driving," I murmured after she gave in, realizing I was a bit more stubborn than she was.

"Okay, slowly girl. From what Mr. Reyes said about you, Emily didn't ride you for almost a year before I got you. I won't let that happen." I said, dismounting and looking her in the eyes. She seemed to understand, and stayed calm while I led her back to the stable.

"We'll work up to the long rides. Endurance," I said and I took off the saddle and blanket, and took it over to Sun's stall.

"Hey boy," I said, after I ensured Sweet Feet was given fresh water. He greeted me, much like Joey had that morning when we arrived. Except Joey tackled me and kept licking my face in happiness. Sunchaser wrapped his head around my body, in a hug.

"Hey, I'm not going anywhere," I smiled, patting his shoulder. He whinnied a bit, and rubbed his head against my stomach gently.

"I missed you too. You're home with me now buddy," I said as I strapped the saddle on, and got him in his hackamore. As I led him out, he stopped, nudging me to run out, so he could chase me. I obliged, because I knew what he was going to try. Running out a ways, I stopped and looked back at him. He ran after me, dropping his neck so I could mount mid run. As we executed it flawlessly, I pressed the signal for ARSENAL to open the field's gate. Sun went flying through it, with me hanging on, enjoying the freedom. We raced through the tree line, through endless trails that we had cleared for the team's personal runs. I passed Sam and Natasha jogging briskly, and they laughed as I tossed my head back in joy at the feeling of sun on my face.

"Faster boy, open up," I said and as we flew along the hills, reveling in the peace. As we climbed and soared, I noticed how high up we seemed to get. Pulling him to a gentle stop, I looked out over the valley we had our base nestled in. I breathed in the fresh mountain air and dismounted.

"These mountains are so calming. It's like rehab. I'm reminded why I'm not that killer anymore." I spoke softly to Sunchaser, who was enjoying some long grass.

"How about we head back? A good brush, clean your hooves and then I'll be back to give you guys dinner." I said, smiling at him.


As we enjoyed our ride back, I saw the guys watching from the third floor window, which I realized was the nursery. I smiled, waved, and raced Sunchaser back to the stable. He was happy for the exercise, and also very happy for the brush down. After I gave the same to Sweet Feet, I traded my boots for my runners, and walked back to the base. Joey greeted me when I walked inside, and gave me a thorough sniff before we went to the training room. I was on the treadmill for a good 45 minutes before anyone came to find me.

"You seem better," Bucky commented, as I jumped at the sound of his voice.

"Better because I took out my energy?" I said, grabbing a towel to wipe my face with.

"Because of your ride. Steve is watching the kidlets by the way. They were both tuckered out after your Dad and I had a crawling race with them." He chuckled.

"I needed to ride today. Like I said back at the ranch, it's my escape. Plus I got an amazing view of our valley. I even took a picture." I said, showing him my phone after I toweled off.

"Wow," He said, impressed with the picture on the screen.

"I just keep forgetting how amazing it is, living so far from the city. I hated working for SHIELD, simply because it meant living in the overcrowded cities, like New York, or DC. The only location I actually liked working at was the Sandbox. It was desert, and hot. I did particularly love the Greek base though." I said as I sent the armor back to the Armory and putting my swords back in their bag. Joey's head popped up form the place he was sleeping in the Training room, and I whistled him over. Bucky took my arm and locked it with his, and led me up to our suite.

"That seemed like a good training session though."

"Blowing off energy, that's all." I blushed as he looked at me with a hunger I recognized.

"Mhmm. Do you still have some of it?" He asked, before I heard an alarm go off.

"ARSENAL, what's going on?" I said as I bolted to the command center.

"Unidentified aircraft approaching base at 4000 feet."

"This is restricted airspace. Turn east by 30 degrees, or we will use deadly force." I heard Cameron state as I rushed to the control panel.

"Wow, wow, wow. We come in peace! We are carrying an Asgardian on our ship, and she wishes to speak to Thor." A male voice said.

"Asgardian?" I said, and grabbed the mic set from Cameron.

"I want to speak to Lady Sif." I demanded.

"This is she." A women's voice said.

"What is the name of Thor's horse on Asgard?" I asked.

"He didn't have a favorite that he named. Most died in battle protecting him, before he could grow attached to them enough to name." She responded.

"Approach the base at the south end, and we will taxi you in. You scare my horses, you will pay." I said, dropping the set on the console, and saying, "Send out a team to meet them."

"Who is it this time?" Bucky asked.

"The Guardians of the Galaxy," I snickered, as we got visual of their ship on satellite.

"Call Director Coulson and tell him an old friend just arrived back on earth."

"Yes ma'am." Cameron said as I walked out to clean up a bit.

"Cameron," I said stopping and turning to look at him, "Don't call me ma'am."

"Or Siren!" I yelled after I walked out the door. I watched their ship touch down as I changed into a new outfit, throwing my blue leather jacket over my white lace top and adjusting the skinny jeans I had slipped on.

"Who's that?"

"The pretentious assholes. The Guardians," Bucky joked as Steve put his Captain face on.

"Kids are napping, so I want to meet them." He said, as I grabbed the baby monitor.

"Oh man, I should let Thor know." I said, sending a message to the lab. I knew Thor was with Jane, so both would get the message.

"Sera, Director Coulson is on his way with his team."

"Thanks Cameron," I said as I strapped my guns to my thighs. As I walked down with Steve and Bucky beside me, I noticed Natasha materialize out of nowhere and then Bruce following behind her quietly. Sam and Wanda were waiting with Vision behind the doors we were about to walk through, and parted so we could go first. As I opened them, my face changed to my resting bitch face at the sight of the three aliens and a human man. One of the men was large and blue, with raised patterns on his skin in a soft red. Another was a woman, with green skin, and black hair, except for the ends, which were a bright magenta. And the third alien was a raccoon.

And then I noticed another woman in Asgardian armor, smiling up at us slyly.

"Welcome, Lady Sif. Thor has told me so much about you. A true warrior, and friend." I said, walking down the steps, never taking my eyes off of them.

"And he mentioned you, a SHIELD sister, and a formidable warrior." She said, bowing her head in respect. I did the same as Thor burst through the doors, Loki and Jane on his heels.

"Sif, how I have missed you! I've sent word to Heimdall to send the Warriors Three to Earth. How was travelling?" He asked, and she noticed Loki and drew her sword.

"What is he doing here?" She hissed.

"Sif, please listen to me. He was under the control of the scepter and Thanos when he came to Earth. It stayed with him until the Siren freed his mind."

"How is that possible?" She asked, as the Guardians stood awkwardly off to the side.

"She can reach into your mind and either control or free you from brainwashing. She is an amazing sister, to both Loki and I. She gave him a second chance, even after he kidnapped her during his attempt to take over the earth." Thor beamed.

"Sif, let me introduce our SHIELD brethren and Avengers brothers and sisters to you and your new friends."

"First, I shall introduce them to you. I fear we may be here awhile to get through all their names."

"No need Sif, I can introduce my crew. We have my right hand woman, Gamora. Adoptive daughter of Thanos, who also hates his guts." He said pointing to her.

"Next is Rocket. Product of illegal experimentation, he was a bounty hunter with his muscle Groot, who is currently in that pot he's carrying." He explained how he was normally bigger, but had sacrificed himself to save them. In turn, he was growing again.

"And then there is Drax. He's not good with metaphors, so try to keep them to a minimum." He joked, and I saw some of my team crack a smile.

"And I'm Peter Quill, Captain of the Milano. People call me Star Lord."

"Wonderful. My team is a mixture of Agents and powered people."

"I'll take it from here Thor," Steve said, and introduced our newest members first.

"This is Wanda and Pietro Maximoff. The powered twins known as Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver."

"Sam Wilson, the Falcon," He said pointing to Sam, "And Colonel James Rhodes, War Machine."

"Vision is an android, who is in possession of the Mind Stone." He said and Lady Sif stiffened slightly as she found it located at Vision's brow.

"Tony Stark, mechanical engineer, known as Iron Man, and my father in law." Steve said, with an amused tone. Tony was too busy watching Rocket to react with his usual eye roll.

"Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow. Bruce Banner, physicist, and the Hulk." Steve said pointing to the pair off to the side.

"Jane Foster, Thor's lady, and our resident astrophysicist."

"Bucky Rogers-Barnes, the Winter Soldier. My husband," He said, before looking at me.

"And Sera Stark Rogers-Barnes, the Siren. My wife," Steve said as I stepped forward.

"And Steve Rogers-Barnes, better known as Captain America." I said, resting bitch face still in place.

"And our SHIELD brethren shall be here soon, will they not?" Sif said, nodding to everyone introduced.

"In the next hour or two, yes. I wanted Professor X and his team here, but I didn't want another gathering like the last. My kitchen still has not recovered from that weekend. What a nightmare," I said, as Fury, Maria and Brock came out to stand against the railing.

"And I thought I had seen the last of aliens on this planet." Fury joked, and I rolled my eyes.

"The pirate up there is Nick Fury, former Director of SHIELD, and his former Deputy Director Maria Hill." I explained.

"Brock Rumlow, Crossbones, former SHIELD STRIKE Commander, and my cousin."

"Wait, wait. Captain America? Bucky Barnes? Was the world turned back in time after I left Earth? You should both be dead." Quill said, confused.

"I was frozen for 70 years in the plane I took down during World War II. And Bucky was used by Hydra as an assassin for 70 years, frozen between each mission."

"So, two husbands?" Sif said to me, before nodding, "Fine warriors. As they say here on earth, "You go girl.""

It was too much, and Natasha and Wanda just started laughing as Bucky and Steve went slightly pink.

"Specimens," Natasha teased, and soon our whole team was in on the laughter. I heard a small cry coming from my pocket, and found the monitor was going off.

"I've got it," Wanda smiled brightly, taking the monitor from my hand using her magic and running up towards my suite with it.

"Thanks!" I yelled back, as I noticed the Guardian's confused looks.

"I have twins of my own, almost a year old."

"Oh, and they made you a mother too," Sif said, as I gestured for everyone to follow me to the command center.

"Oh did they ever. Now I have two children to look after, including the ones here." I joked, pointing to my father jokingly.


A/N:Too much too fast? What did you think?