I did originally have a plan but then I got to this chapter and decided that I wanted to change it. ;)

Without further ado...

At lunch, Wanda and I were sat next to each other, talking between ourselves about finding a day to hit town when Tony, Pepper, Steve, Clint and Natasha sat themselves next to us. They were all looking at us expectedly as though we had to start the conversation. I cocked an eyebrow when Wanda chuckled. I looked at her to tell me what the hell was going on.

"Now that you've probed their minds for information, bestie, fancy telling me what's going on?"
"They're a bunch of dorks is what's going on, really concerned about two young teenagers that happen to be sat right next to them."
I turned to them. "Why are you so concerned now?"
"Tony was telling us about Sam." Clint started.
"We're fine, it wasn't even me he was insulted. I just got pissed because he made me want to punch him due to his attitude."
"That's why we're concerned."
"Wanda, will you tell them please?"
"Piper is honestly fine," she chuckled and then fixed me with a stare and a small grin playing at the edge of her lips. "Otherwise, don't you think I would be on her case?" She took my hand under the table. If you're listening right now, I'm fine, Wanda. I know, just double checking. I would tell you first and foremost if there was an issue. Plus you know without me having to speak. I smiled gently at her, squeezing her hand.
"You know it's freaky when you both communicate without anyone else able to hear, right?" Tony broke our moment and we turned to face him.
"Yeah, but it's our thing." Wanda grinned out of the corner of my eye.
"You mean like cuddling and hand holding and anything else that's affectionate is also your thing." Natasha added her input from beside me. I reached for my drink with my free hand, rolling my eyes.
"Don't forget the very subtle flirting," Pepper grinned mischievously. I choked on my mouthful of water, my face turning as red as Wanda's jacket. She patted my back until I was fine, her own cheeks slightly coloured.
"We're just affectionate people." I managed to reply.
"With only each other?" Nat was smirking. "That's not how being affectionate works, you know?"
"I guess, because we're so close, it's just become part of how we are with each other," Wanda explained. I felt like we were under scrutiny and I'm fairly sure my blush was still there.
"So, back to the point, you're not letting Sam bother either of you?" Steve saved us. Thank you, Steve.
"Of course not. I'm fine and Piper is fine. He'll grow out of it, eventually. Sooner or later, every man shows himself and his true colours. I've read him, he has a caring nature; he just doesn't know how to handle things that are different like myself." Speaking of the devil, Sam walked past with James. They saw us all talking and stopped.
"Hi, Wanda, Piper." He looked away from my glare.
"What do you want?" I growled. My body unconsciously shuffled closer to Wanda who tightened her grip on my hand to keep me in place.
"I've been thinking about how I acted and I realised what a dick I've been," Sam started. "I judged you, Wanda and I shouldn't have done. And I know this is no excuse and it's not even meant to be one but I never realized you were only seventeen." What's going on? Have we entered an alternate reality? Shush; I'm listening right now! Sorry! "You act so mature for your age. What you said earlier about being a part of this team and being accepted as an Avenger, you are one, more so than me. Steve's lecture also made me realise just what a teammate actually is. You may have sided with Ultron at the beginning but Piper's right, as soon as you realised his true intent, you escaped. When it mattered, you abandoned him." I am so confused right now. "I don't expect to be forgiven but I would like to start over."
"Well, Sam. This is certainly unexpected. I, uhh, I'll think about it and get back to you. One thing I will say is, we have to fight together as a team. We have to get through this next week and learn how to work as a unit which we can do." He nodded in gratitude and walked away.
"Well, that definitely proves it." I smiled at her.
"Proves what?" She looked at me in confusion.
"You are a much better person than me."
"Hey, you are a good person, you just don't like to show it to anyone apart from me which is understandable."
"This is why we're best friends."

We turned to face the adults who were staring at us in amusement. We spent a long while in the canteen talking and it wasn't until Steve was summoned by Hill that anyone realised the time. We all went to put our plates away but Steve rushed in.

"There's a problem." We all snapped our heads to look at him. "Thor, go find the other three. Tell them to suit up and be in the briefing room in ten minutes. That goes for the rest of you. Get ready and meet us there."

We all sprinted away. Our room was high up but it didn't stop us from running up every flight of stair on our journey. I quickly dug my ID out of my pocket to get into the room. Our suits were hanging up on the door and we dressed as quickly as possible. Normally, Wanda would wear hers out and about but as we've only just come back from Barton's, she was still in civilian clothing.

My suit felt so good on me and really comfortable. My trainers felt great as well. I looked at Wanda who was raring to go. I grabbed the hunting knife and my switchblade. I strapped the hunting knife to my leg and the switch blade was tucked into my chest pocket. My service pistol had locked in the armoury.

"Ready?" I asked. Wanda looked amazed.
"Yeah. The suit looks great by the way." I smiled and checked my watch. Five minutes to get down there and it's a two minute journey. I pulled Wanda into a hug and stood there for a few moments. "You okay?"
"Yeah, I just wanted one more hug, just in case." She relaxed into me, her head leaning on the spot where my heart was, arms wrapped tightly around each other.
"We'll be fine, Piper. We'll keep each other safe as well as the rest of the team. And they'll protect us." She pulled back to look me in the eyes. She stood on her toes to place a kiss on my cheek followed by a whisper in my ear. "I will always protect you; I can't live without you by my side." I shivered involuntarily when her breath hit my ear. My arms tightened around her waist as I nuzzled my face into the crook of her neck.
"I will do everything within my power to keep you safe," was my reply. "I-I love you, Wanda." It was true, I did. How deep that love went, I wasn't sure but it was included an overwhelming need to not lose her.
"I love you too, Piper." I kissed the top of her head. "Let's go or we'll be late."
"Oh yeah, we should go." I tucked my photo of the whole team into a secret pocket along with my ID Card.
"Let's go."

We ran the whole way to the briefing room where Cap was waiting. He ushered us inside and shut the door. Everyone looked solemn as they waited for Steve to start talking.

"It's come to our attention," he started after a deep breath. "That Sokovia is still not safe, nor the world." I heard Wanda release a sharp gasp. "We have to go back, as soon as possible." She reached for my hand and laced our fingers together. Steve locked eyes with her and she nodded slightly. "Scarlet Witch, are you gonna be okay?"
"Of course," she nodded but I could feel the tension and anxiety radiating off her.
"We're not sure who is behind it but an unlawful curfew has been enforced upon the citizens and they are shot for not obeying it. Any access to internet has been banned as well as telecommunications. Our main aim at the moment is to go there and find out what the hell is going on. If we're engaged, we'll respond. If not, use stealth to avoid any potential combatants."
"Knight," Maria walked in with a pistol and ammo, along with a collection of throwing knives. "You're gonna need these." She slid it across the table to me and I immediately holstered it, tucking the ammo into a side pocket on the holster. The knives were attached to my belt specifically added for that purpose.
"Cheers, Hill." Fury leant both hands on the desk as his expression remained grave.
"This is just reconnaissance for now but like Cap has said, if you're engaged, we'll respond. This is the 21st Century and the government does like to preach about freedom and all that jazz."
"Let's go, Avengers."

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