At 1300 hours, the men who are on the squad are ready to leave. I re-shift into my disguise and step out to bid them farewell.

"Now would probably be a good time to tell him," Lex says as she reaches up to my shoulder. She looks up at me with amusement; I can feel the blood rising to my face again.

"Not like this I can't."

"Don't be dumb Raven. You know what I mean. Besides, I think Bucky figured it out this past week."

"How the hell did he find out?!" I shriek as I turn around to face Lex. My voice cracked, no wonder boys sound so funny when they say things.

"I never say he did for sure!" Lex says as she puts her hands up in defeat, "All I said is that maybe he did. Look at Howard and Peggy. By the way, nice voice crack..."

I'm about to answer when Steve, Bucky, Logan, Lemieux and a few other nervous looking men march up to us. The men nod in my direction and then stand at attention.

"Dr," Steve says as he removes his helmet to show respect, "Hamburg."

"Captain," we say at the same time. Lex of course, intervenes, "Captain, can I talk to those men?" she points to the men I don't know. Steve looks behind him and nods.

Dammit, now I have no excuse.

"Raven, I'm gonna miss those snarky comments of yours this mission," Logan says to spark conversation. Immediately, Steve and Bucky look at me in confusion.

"Soldier, what is he talking about?"

I stare at the ground and kick a stone, "Umm... I need to tell you something is what Logan is trying to tell you."

They stare. I unshift.

The reactions start.

"RAVEN?! When? Why? How?! Why Raven? You could've been killed!" Steve yells as he drops his helmet and shield in surprise.

"Good one, but what did I say about being stupid before I came home?!" Bucky asks me while both men surround me. Bucky picks me up and hugs me, Steve follows.

"Brooklyn is boring without you guys. I couldn't live normally if you guys died."

"What makes you think we would leave you that easily?" Bucky asks me as he sets me down and straightens his uniform. Steve still looks shocked, almost mad.

"I was scared for you guys. So Lex helped me come up with my disguise and plan. Look I know it was risky, but-"

"Risky?" Steve says, tears are in his eyes. "Raven, the last mission you went on, you received-"

"I know," tears are now forming in my eyes, "I just care about you guys and I don't know what I would do without you guys. You're like my brothers to me. I'm just so angry about this Hydra shit and-"

"Language."

"-Hydra stuff and everything that I didn't want to be living without you guys, I wanted to help fight the battle. So I did."

Bucky hugs me again, and Steve follows suit. After a moment, they both stand and place their helmets back on. Steve grabs his shield and with our final good-byes, they walk away. Logan and five others follow them. Lemieux taps my shoulder, gaining my attention.

**A/N Translation will be in italics**

"Lemieux, avez-vous de ne pas laisser?" (Lemieux, don't you have to leave?)

"Oui, je voulais juste vous dire combien je vous remercie de tout ce que vous avez fait pour moi. Je pense que Logan aurait pu me tuer sans toi ici." (Yes, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all you have done for me. I think Logan could have killed me without you here.)

I smile a bit and look at him. His grey eyes watch me closely, and he puts a hand through his black hair, "Votre accueil, quoi que ce soit pour un ami. Je souhaite juste que je pourrais venir avec vous cette mission, malheureusement, Logan ne le permettra pas." (Your welcome, anything for a friend. I just wish I could come with you on this mission, unfortunately, Logan will not allow it.)

"Oui rester ici et se reposer. Vous avez fait beaucoup, même en tant que femme, je ne vous oublierai jamais pour votre courage. Vous êtes un héros à mes yeux Raven. Je dois y aller. Adieu Raven!" (Yes, stay here and rest. You have done so much, even as a woman.I will never forget you for your courage.You are a hero in my eyes Raven.I have to go.Good-bye Raven!)

"Adieu!" (Good-bye!)

With that, all the soldiers are gone. I watch them drive off until the truck is no bigger than a speck on the horizon. Lex and Peggy join me watch them drive away. As they guide me into the building where we will be able to see the reports, I wipe my eyes. Silently, I pray for their safety and that they will all come home alive and uninjured.

Time to focus on the task at hand, we need to finish this.

'Steve, Bucky, Logan. Please come home,' I think to myself. 'I love you guys.'