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This couldn't be happening. My mother… worked for Hydra?
Mikkie POV
When we landed, I hadn't fully begun to process what had happened yet. I mean, could you blame me? I just found out that my mother worked for Hydra, and that she died giving birth to me, which my grandfather, Scar, hated me for. And that same person just tried to kill me.
If this is what my family is like, I can't wait to go to the family ruenions. I'm sure they'll be a blast.
Yeah, like blasting each other. Why do I feel like I would be the target?
The Avengers led the way into the secret Shield base. Natasha and Clint were in front, Steve walked next to me, to make sure I would be okay, with Bruce right behind us, ready to fix me up if I needed it, and Tony and Thor walked behind us. I felt like I was a major wanted criminal being brought to my execution.
Made me almost shudder. Almost.
I was numb as we walked down the halls, still in shock from the news. My eyes were downcast, looking at the floor as we walked by multiple agents, hearing every single whisper because of my enhanced hearing. Deer shapeshifter with freaky powers, remember?
When we got to the hospital wing, Bruce led me to a small secluded corner, away from everybody, so that I wouldn't freak out with how much people were there. I'm guessing they had extra tough missions, wherever everybody went.
I still looked at the floor as I sat on the hospital bed, holding out my arm, or lifting my leg when he needed, waiting as he wrapped up my scratches. My daze wore off a little after he finished, and I finally took in my surroundings.
I turned my head around, and noticed (actually noticed, not just sorta gazing and getting a vague sense of direction) that I was in a hospital room, sitting on a bed, secluded from everybody else. Thank goodness Bruce did that. I wouldn't want him to have to see me – just after I was rescued – be fighting off my enochlophobia.
I got up off the bed, and walked through the crowds of Shield agents getting treatment for their wounds. When I got to the door, turning to walk down the halls, I saw five very anxious Avengers. Not all of them showed it, but I could tell.
I opened the door, and the door made a 'woosh!' sound. They all looked up, and got moving as they saw me walk out. I gave them a weak, and half-hearted smile. They came and wrapped me in a group hug, and I almost started crying. These guys, they wouldn't betray me, would they? They're the Avengers, so they've gotta be good, right? What Scar said… no. They are heroes. The real deal.
"Are you okay?" Steve asked me. I just nodded.
"Hey, don't go mute on us. Just because you were gone for a week or so doesn't give you an excuse for not communicating. So, you gotta tell us when something's wrong, okay?" Tony tried to cheer me up a little. I smiled a little more real and nodded. "Good. Now…"
Are you up for a little talking yet? You've got some explaining to do." Natasha said. I was a little confused by this. She seemed to catch on, and motioned to follow her. "Come on, we'll explain on the way."
I shrugged, and followed along.
Eiko POV
I paced the little room we were in, worrying my head off for Mikkie. What if she was killed while we were here, being sheltered by Shield, and were in a warm shelter while she was in a cold, wet, dank cell. What if while we were being fed, she was being tortured, suffering being starved to death? And what if – Girl, chiillll. She's gonna be alright. I know she was captured by… something while being rescued. But, she's a tough cookie. I'm sure she'll be fine. I tried to convince myself that she was fine, but I just couldn't help myself.
Gosh, I had only known the girl for, what, an hour or so? I had to count to time when we were escaping, and running through that forbidden jungle-forest. I shuddered at that thought. But, back to my point. I hadn't known her for all that long, but I already loved that girl to death. And I could tell Scribble did too.
She was sitting in one of the two chairs in the room, her head laying on the desk, and her fingers drawing random runes and stuff on the table. Poor girl. She's probably just as worried as you are! We were raised in a Hydra base, and were the longest residents of the horrid place. Well, except for all the adults working there, of course.
We were practically sisters – in fact, we were. Maybe not by blood, but we were sisters nonetheless. And Mikkie had wormed her way into our hearts, making her our sister as well. We were a trio, and as soon as we saw her again, we were gonna beat that into her head. If any of us make a crazy sacrifice for others, then the others were gonna be with them the entire time. We were never being split up again.
The door burst open, and in walked the Black Widow, and the other Avengers minus Dr. Banner walked in. Well, that was faster than I thought. Trailing behind them was –
My heart stopped.
"M-Mikkie? Is that you?"
"Gee, no, I'm Santa Clause." She replied sarcastically.
"Oh, you are? Dang it. Tell me when Mikkie's coming." I grinned at her. She mirrored me. Scribble squealed, and ran to Mikkie, throwing her arms around her, nearly squeezing the life out of her. I came up to her, and joined the group hug. There were tears streaming down Scribble's face, and I thought I heard a sniffle from behind me. It sounded male. Gee, I wonder why?
"We'll give you three some alone time." Natasha said, ushering everyone out of the room. Once the door closed, I got to work on interrogation.
"Okay, Mikkie, spill."
Mikkie POV
"Okay, Mikkie, spill." Eiko demanded me. I took in a deep, breath, not wanting to relive that nightmare, but knew I had to, if I wanted to be normal. I couldn't bare these burdens alone.
"Okay…" I started. "Well, after I was captured…" and I told them all about what happened in the cave, with Fred, and then him actually being Scar, and also my grandfather, and then, I finally told them about my mother. I couldn't hold it in anymore. Once those floodgates opened, there was no closing them. I sobbed into Eiko and Scribble's shoulders. "My *hic* mom… *hic* worked for Hydra. *hic*"
"There there now, it's ok, you're safe now. Shh, shhhhhh, don't worry, you're fine." Scribble started to comfort me too. "Besides, if you keep crying, you're pretty face will be ruined. I don't want you to not have a pretty face. So, stop crying, please?"
I sniffled again, and laughed some. "Okay." I smiled, genuinely, feeling the tears in my eyes.
"There, see? The tears make your eyes shine brighter when you're not crying."
"Haha, yeah. You're right, it is better." I sniffled one last time, and then wiped all the tears away. "No more solo acts, right? We do it together." I held out my fist.
"Yeah, that's right." Scribble said. She put her fist on top of mine.
"That's exactly what I was gonna say." And Eiko put her fist on top of Scribble's. "Together, as a team."
I smiled at them. "Always."
Scribble literally radiates happiness. She's a happy demon. *Snorts* Yeah, cuz that makes sense. :3
The song Survivor, from Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked goes perfectly with these three, right? Tell me what you think about it!
My brother helped me with some of this stuff; well, like one sarcastic comment from Eiko.
Did you like my surprise in here? If you didn't get it, it was Mikkie, Eiko, and Scribble being reunited again.
Until next time! Hopefully, I'll keep doing good and update every week like I have been…
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