1990

I had moved to New Brunswick as Shannon's parents decided to let her stay with me after the News that Gretchen had died of Lung cancer. I was devastated but glad the Shannon and her family had came over to keep us company at our new home. Shannon's Mother stayed with us as Peggy, and the rest of the Adults went to PEI for the Funeral.

Shannon and I were quiet as we watched my twin brothers play with other boys. There wasn't many girls in the area.

"You're still writing to me once school starts eh?"

"Yeah Shannon. What about you?"

"Same."

"Wanna play with our dollies?"

"Like what?"

"Well my mom made my dollies a Captain America suit for both my guy and girl dolls."

I sighed, as I remembered, "I think I might have one that looks like Peggy, but I don't have guy doll that looks like Bucky."

"Hmm... I'll get my dolls and you get yours."

"Ok... My room?"

"Yeah Melly."

Shannon came in as I saw that her captain America had brown hair and blue eyes like Bucky. I got my Ken doll as you then took the suit off and put it on my Ken doll.

"We got Steve now." Shannon said, "Do you have a blue jacket for Bucky?"

"Umm... I could make one."

"You can?"

I took a doll as I showed the dress she wore that I had made for it, "I made this."

"Can you teach me?"

"Sure." I said, "You can keep Steve, you deserve the best."

"Here, take Bucky" Shannon said as she found a outfit for him to wear as she gave him to me.

"Are you sure?"

"As sure as you are."

2000

In the years since you and I kept touch by snail mail and soon later email. I got into a program called the Black Mare program to help out middle class families for girl that wanted to pursue professional skating. Well that was what I was allowed to say. Eventually we joined Army Cadets and other groups during the school year. This was probably our last summer together as she and I were taking full advantage of it.

We were playing in the arcade some of our old favorites, then to play a game of pool.

"Had you thought anymore about going for art classes?" Shannon asked.

"I've decided to take a degree in History." I replied, "Who knows maybe I'll pursue Archaeology after this."

"Well you knew more about the historical stuff than I did." Shannon replied as she and I realised all was left on the table was the 8 ball.

"It's kinda funny you and I never paid attention to the rules playing pool."

"Melly, one of these days I'd wish we'd live in the same area not this far apart."

"I hear you, so what are you thinking of doing after high school?"

"Joining Shield Uncle Phil... My godfather Phil Coulson thinks I can be a great addition."

I looked at her, she wasn't at her best physical shape, then again neither was I. She and I were just fair and normal looking ladies who... mostly hung out with the nerds, and we were both guys shy.

"You do realise that's going to take a lot of work?"

"Yeah I'm scared about the mental tests."

"I hear you." I replied, "I'd swear you and I had our fair share of being Bullied around by both boys and girls."

Shannon sighed, "Wouldn't surprise me honestly."

"Well we did our best to stay away from the wrong crowd right?"

"Yeah well neither of us could get the guy."

"Who knows," I said "College can do a lot for all the right and wrong reasons."

"You sound like Aunt Peggy."

"How is she?"

"In a home, she's not doing well."

"Oh god, I'm sorry to hear that Shannon."

"She's ok but it's just her age catching up to her that's all."

"You know if you do happen to join Shield perhaps you can get a place nearby her home and visit her. You still have a chance to see her, I don't exactly have the luxury of having a driver's license just yet."

Shannon chuckled, "Ok you have a good point there."

"I try Shannon."

2002 - New York City

9/11 had happened as I had signed up to go to Afghanistan. I got in contact with Shannon's god Father Phil Coulson as he picked me up at the airport.

"Looking Sharp Johansen." Said A man in a Suit holding a card with my name and rank as I walked up to him in my Army uniform.

"Thanks. You must be Phil Coulson."

"Yep, it's nice we can count on you guys to help us with the war on Terrorism."

"In my opinion people of all cultures died that day, not just Americans."

"Agreed, I already got your luggage in my car." He said as I saw Lola.

"You do realize my Grandfather Ivan would want to see your car."

"When it involves Lola I don't trust many people with her."

"Lola?" I spoke trying not to laugh, "I was going to say something but in respect I won't say it. So where do we find Shannon?"

"Yeah about that can I borrow your help."

"Ohh well on that case let's go."

"Don't worry she's not in over her head just yet."

"I hope you're right about that."

Luckily it wasn't as bad as we thought as I went ahead to find Shannon in a Alley fighting off some big burly Boys. She was getting pretty tired out, so I decided to take a crack at it.

"Didn't your mom tell you it's not nice to hit a lady?" I called out as I entered the alley.

"Melly?" Shannon said looking up as she was being held by one Dude.

"You ladies should be in the kitchen than fighting a Man's fight!" said one of the goons.

"You did not just say that." I said.

"I did Army Bitch." He said.