Hey guys! I know that I said happy Halloween on the last chapter I published, but I also didn't plan on writing another chapter in the same week. So Happy Halloween! (Again!)
I REALLY hope you like this chapter! This was fun to write! Remember, if you are reading this, I would love it SO MUCH if you took the time to comment on my story! I bet the majority of you, or all of you reading this will NOT comment. Wanna prove me wrong?
Anyway, before I get all into this truth or dare stuff, let's start the story!
Amelia gasped.
"Yo.. you mean an actual superhero? Not just someone who fights on the streets?"
"That's precisely what I mean Ms. Keys. We've been watching you for some time. You are strong, brave, smart, and you have your powers. You seem perfect for the job," Eye Patch said.
"I'm honored. Really. But what good can one 15 year old do? I mean, I'm just ME!"
Eye Patch sighed.
"Kid. There's a lot of evil in this world, but not enough good to fight it. It's rare to find a true hero. Someone who's using their capabilities for good. Someone who does make a difference. That someone is you."
Amelia went into a bit of shock. This was her dream. Fighting real villains. Being a real superhero. Being someone people look up to. And right now all she was, was a street crime fighter that no one knew. But.. now was her chance to change all of that. Now was her chance to become one of the greats.
Amelia took a deep breath.
"I accept."
The man who (still didn't introduce himself) smiled ever so slightly.
"Great. I'll get someone to show you around immediately."
Amelia thought for a moment.
"Where exactly is 'here'? And who are you?"
The man started walking towards the door he came in through.
"Were in the helicarrier. And the name's Nick Fury, Director of SHIELD."
Amelia stared at him awe struck, not really listening to what he was saying.
"And over here is one of the training rooms. I think there are like 3 throughout the whole helicarrier," he said.
Amelia was still staring at him.
"But.. you are REALLY Captain America?!"
He looked very uncomfortable when she said that.
"Er. Yeah. I am Captain America. Please call me Steve though."
Amelia noticed she was drooling and closed her mouth,trying to act all cool about this. Though in the inside she was WAY to excited.
"Okay Steve. So uh.. do you always kidnap people?"
Steve chuckled.
"Nope. Actually that was my first time."
Then the two of them were walking in an awkward silence. Amelia, because she couldn't believe she ACTUALLY met Captain America, and Steve because he wasn't sure what to say next.
It was very awkward…
Finally, they came to what seemed a lab room, that also had a lot of computers.
Steve ruffled his hair.
"And.. I'm not actually sure what this is because I never go in here, but I'm pretty sure it's a lab."
Amelia was about to comment on that before she remembered he was out of this century.
Suddenly a man wearing a business suit and a goatee walked into the room.
"Hey Cap," he said.
"Who's this?"
Amelia gasped again. Today was AWESOME! Amelia was like 99.9% sure that the man standing in front of her was none other than Tony Stark!
"She's a 15 year old girl who just recently got the ability to summon fire. Fury thought it would be a good idea to bring her in and train her," Steve said.
Amelia wasn't sure if she felt offended by the 'Fury thought it would be a good idea' part of what Steve said, but she was guessing he didn't mean to insult her.
Amelia thought she should say something, but for about a minute, the only sound was the faint noise of the engine.
"Okay. So is she going to work on a team with other teenage superheroes or what? Actually, I don't have time for this. Nice talking to you Cap."
And with that the famous Iron Man just walked away.
Amelia and Cap were just standing and staring at each other, not knowing what to say, until Fury came into the room.
"Rogers, do you mind if I speak with Amelia for a minute? Alone?"
Steve Rogers gave a small nod and exited.
So here Amelia was with the intimidating man. Even more so now that she knew he was the person in charge of the Avengers. The freaking Avengers.
Amelia held her arm.
"Sir, did you choose me to be a superhero just because I got these powers?
Fury sighed.
"Kid. I chose you-we chose you because you have what it takes. Just because someone gets super powers doesn't automatically make them a hero. It takes guts and integrity. Braveness, selflessness, strength. We chose you because you know how to live through tough times. You lived all by yourself in an abandoned house just so you could save people? Not every kid would do that."
Amelia smirked.
Nick Fury got back to his no fun, no nonsense self.
"Now kid, go train or something. I can't be bothered by you all day."
And with that he also left. Just a moment later The all famous Captain America came back in.
"While you were talking, I called a friend. He's uh.. part of the Avengers too, and since he has a few kids of his own, I thought he would be the best to help you settle into the helicarrier."
Amelia shrugged.
"Cool. Who is he?"
"His name is Clint Barton, but you probably know him better as Hawkeye."
Amelia was desperately trying to stay calm. Hawkeye was her favorite Avenger; favorite superhero. Sure- he may not be the strongest hero. Sure he got hurt more often than the rest of the Avengers. But- He didn't have any special super powers or anything. It was just him, his bow and arrows, and his pure skill. Plus archery was really cool.
Amelia struggled to get the words out of her mouth, "Sure, no problem!"
Steve nodded.
"Okay, he should be here any moment. Luckily we caught him at a good time. He just so happened to be here on the helicarrier. Sometimes we aren't so lucky and he's all the way at his family's farm."
Amelia was a little bit shocked. She never knew Hawkeye had a family, but then again, no one really KNEW the Avengers. I mean, they only knew what they saw like parts of the fight scenes and whatnot.
"Uh sure."
Steve chuckled again. Then he had a more serious expression on his face.
"So uh.. How does it feel to have this all suddenly sprung on you? Like with the whole super hero thing."
Amelia felt some tears in her eyes, but stubbornly held them back.
"Well… Its not exactly easy. I mean, when I first got my powers, I had to leave my aunt and uncle so I couldn't harm them. I just didn't know what else to do. Right now I lost everyone I really knew, and the whole world I thought I knew."
A sober expression came to Steve's face.
"I know what you mean. When I first woke up after being frozen, I was in a world I no longer knew. And just like you, I lost everyone I knew and loved. I'm sorry that a young kid like you had to go through what I did."
Amelia shook her head.
"It's not the same though. Everyone you knew is dead. Everyone I knew is just far away. Never to be seen again."
Amelia really, really felt like crying. She was so worried about what happened to her realities after she ran away. They probably were so sad, worried, and maybe even thought she was dead. Amelia felt a tear brush against her face, but then wiped it away. Fury said she was brave, so she was going to continue to be brave.
"Done with your sob stories?" A new voice that came from nowhere said.
Suddenly a man just kinda.. well… jumped/fell from the ceiling.
Amelia's mouth dropped open. Her favorite superhero. Right in front of her. Sure, Cap and Iron Man had been way cool, but this…. This was epic. This was literally a dream come true.
"Sup," he said.
"I'm Clint."
