Hey guys I'm so sorry i havent updated in so long but i havent had the chance to write, i hope you enjoy the chapter although i know it is a bit lacking and short, dont worry the next chapter will be action packed so here you go. Oh and please review if you want me to continue updating :D Thanks

After spending a couple of hours on the range and going through simulations I returned to the change rooms. Tena had come looking for me whilst I was on the shooting range but I had managed to lose her or at least I thought I had until I came out of the change rooms and she was waiting for me.

"So Agent Romanoff I heard you and the Captain are here on a top secret mission from Fury himself." She said crossing her arms and looking me up and down full of jealous contempt but still somehow managing to be smug.

"If you have the clearance to know why I am here then I don't see why you are even asking and if you don't have the clearance then I really don't see why you are asking," I said just wanting to get out of the situation swiftly. Unfortunately it looked like I had struck a chord due to the fact that even though I was an agent and that kept me at a lower level than her I still had a higher clearance than her and if I chose to move up in the ranks I would probably be second to Fury by now. She leaned closer and lowered her voice,

"Just because you are Fury's favourite little lap dog doesn't mean you are going to get special treatment from me if anything it puts a target on your back," she finished, I took a step closer, now invading her space,

"Don't you ever threaten me again, because don't you forget that I have been in those crosshairs far more than you and I have also been the one to aim them and unlike you," I paused and saw the shock on her face, "I. Don't. Hesitate." I finished and saw her swallow, I'd read her file a few years ago and I knew every mistake in her unimpressive career and I knew that I had, if you'll excuse the pun, hit the mark with the last comment. I brushed past her, making sure to say inside her personal bubble but not touching her, and I left walking past the gym, the class watching me in silent amazement I allowed myself the smallest of smiles, good to know I hadn't lost my touch with the recruits, it was then that I walked past a bruising and bandaged security guard who cowered slightly when he saw her, slowly inching away. I am not one to apologize, ever, but I gave him a curt nod and he relaxed slightly and nodded in return. I left the compound and was walking down the street towards the main road, hoping to catch a cab when my phone started ringing. I looked at the caller ID before answering,

"Director," I said into the phone,

"Agent Romanoff, I know you have a…reputation to uphold but really? Must you really attack the guards and insult your superiors? I'm not saying Agent Tena didn't deserve it, I don't know how she made it to head agent, but you still should watch out Agent Romanoff, after New York and Clint's…reaction there are people watching our every move and you know normally I'd tell them where to stick it but this is different and I expect you to start watching yourself," he finished,

"Yes Director, I wanted to contact you to report that Captain Rodgers and I have been invited to an event with a man calling himself Mr Gruber can you give me any information regarding him?" I asked wanting some information so we weren't going in blind,

"Right….Wilhelm Gruber," he began and could tell he was reading his file, "Born in 1932 to Heinz Gruber and his secretary. His father was close to Hitler which lead his to him meeting Schmidt. As we don't know exactly what happened to Red Skull or Hydra after Captain Rodgers crashed the plane we can only assume that that is when Gruber proved himself and flew up the ranks. Watch yourself Agent Romanoff, he didn't make it this far simply on charm he has a fondness for carnage, and red heads it would seem. Now don't let Rodgers prevent you from getting in too much trouble and stop terrorizing the other agents," and with that he hung up.

When I got back to the hotel Steve tried to talk to me, fortunately with one look he got the message that I wasn't in a talking mood. I was in the bathroom when I heard him come and stand in front of the door about to knock and before I let him I just said, "I'll be a while, you should go first and stake out the place and I'll meet you there." And then I heard him walk away.

I emerged from the bathroom in my dress and quickly checked myself in the mirror. The dress itself was floor length and hugged my figure in a way I knew would make him stop dead and it looked like it was made out of blood red rubies. My lips were as red as the dress, my hair looked like flames and I hard dark eyes, I had to admit that I had put in quite a bit of effort with this and I knew it was going be worth it when I saw his reaction. I grabbed my invitation and closed the hotel door behind me and a few moments after ignoring all the stares I got walking through the lobby and the driver of the car having to close his mouth long enough to open the car door for me, I was on my way to meet with Gruber.