Disclaimer:: I still don't own it... dang it.

A/N:: Hey there! ^-^ Once again, I'm really loving the reviews and how much everyone seems to be enjoying it. It makes me really happy that you all seem to like it! I'm going to apologize in advanced for no Loki in this chapter- I promise, there will be a lot more in the next one so don't freak out!

Also, I'm proud to announce that "Beauty and the Jotun" is up! It has the same pairings as this one, so if you like this story, do me a favor and read that one if interests you at all! Well, now let the story continue!

The next morning I was greeted by a way too happy Tony Stark. I sighed, morning people were total freaks. We walked together, heading towards the kitchen that was claimed to be glorious. Honestly, I was willing to eat anything at this point.

We navigated our way through the maze that was the hellicarrier. Passing by Emi and Steve. I looked over, waving, which they both returned with a smile. Tony just gave them a glance, but I think it was meant to be a greeting. Then he pulled me past them.

"Such a cute couple..." he muttered.

"Couple?" I asked.

"You didn't know that? Well you haven't been on the ship very long... But yes, they are a couple." he answered.

I smiled, "How sweet."

"Considering he's the only one she'll really talk to, it was probably meant to be." he said, though I'm not sure it was meant to be out loud.

"What do you mean?"

He looked at me in slight shock, "Well, Emi is kind of anti-social, not that you didn't notice that, I'm sure you did." I nodded, he continued, "Well the reason behind all that is, when she joined S.H.I.E.L.D, she couldn't talk."

I looked at him in slight confusion, "She joined that young?"

He shook his head, "No. Actually she joined when she was twelve."

"Then why couldn't she talk?" I asked.

"Her parents never taught her." he had a sad look on his face, "In fact, I'm not sure they even acknowledged the fact that she existed. They were rich people, always gone at fancy business parties and trips, never bothering to take their daughter. She was the little girl no one knew existed. That is, until she discovered her power."

"Her power? You mean she's a superhero?" I asked curiously.

He nodded, "A damn good one too. She controls the element of water, it's amazing to watch honestly. Thor was convinced she was a Demigod." he laughed slightly, "But no, she's just powerful. The second S.H.I.E.L.D detected her power- they went right after her."

"Well that's good, she ended up in a good place." I grinned.

He nodded again, "Of course, for a while she hated it here. She wouldn't talk to any of us, and only came out of that room you met her in to get food or go to the bathroom. None of us could strike a conversation with her- that's when we learned she couldn't talk."

"None of us could teach her either. We couldn't even get her to make a sound, we sort of just assumed she was mute. Then the good old Captain came around..." he smiled, "He talked to her, I don't know what he said, but after a while, she could talk perfectly fine, and always hung around him."

"So I guess they really were a perfect match then."

"I've never seen her smile around anyone the way she does when she's with him. He makes her truly happy."

Later that day, I found myself exploring alone. Not really having a destination. I looked around at the different rooms and had short conversations with some of the workers. But really, I was distracted, and not paying much attention.

Thud!

"I-I'm sorry." I looked up.

Steve smiled down at me, "It's okay ma'am. You alright?"

I grinned, "I'm fine."

"Well that's good." he said with a hint of relief.

"I really admire you for what you did." I blurted out without really thinking.

"What- oh, Tony must have talked to you, huh?" he mumbled something I couldn't understand then spoke louder again, "Well, thank you, but all I did was talk to her."

"I don't think so. It takes a special person to break someone out of their shell."

"Does it?" I nodded in response.

"Well, you're a special person too."

"What?" I asked, hearing the shock in my voice.

"I've never seen Tony look at a girl like he genuinely cares about her. He's usually just all about.. well I'm sure you know. But I think you actually interest him." he answered thoughtfully.

"Thanks, but I honestly don't think that he feels for me that way."

"He does, he definitely does. Trust me, I've known him for a while now, I've never seen him act that way around a girl. He actually thinks about what he says."

I blushed slightly, "Well, I'm glad."

He smiled at me, and we looked at each other in appreciation silently.

"Hey, Rodgers, what do you think you're doing?" Tony's voice broke the silence as he ran up behind me, putting and arm around my shoulder. "Should I tell Emi that you are cheating on her~?"

Steve turned dark red, "It wasn't like that Stark and you know it." he murmured embarrassedly.

"Oh really?" he teased with a chuckle.

Steve rolled his eyes, "Yes, really. Honestly you are so obnoxious."

Tony grinned, "I know."

"I'm going to find, Emi." Steve murmured, "Bye Sid." he said, as he walked past.

"Bye Steve!" I said with a wave.

Tony grinned at me, and I returned the grin. I was really starting to enjoy this place.

Sorry for the short chapter.. ^-^ It was written a bit quickly.

Now, I have a question for all you reading... who do you like more? Sid and Tony or Sid and Loki? Personally, I love them both- but Loki has always been my favorite character. But, I want to know how you feel.

Have a great day~