Sooooo heyyyyyy…*dodges computers, tablets, and phones* I totally did not mean to leave anyone of my loyal readers on a cliff hanger or leave this story for that long but as I moved further into my college studies, the more work I had to do and the more stressful school became and the more I forgot to write chapters. But then I was sitting in class, bored even though it was a subject I really like, and thought 'hey, where did I leave off on my fanfiction stories?" Well I found out and was appalled with myself for doing this to everyone. So enough of my babbling, let us now finally see what chapter 9 brings. And for everyone who is also reading my Winter Hacker story, I will also be trying to finish that chapter (I've had it started for over a year now) as soon as possible.

*Skye POV*

A lone figure strode into the frame that made every one of the avengers' mouth's fall open.

"Didn't see that coming?" Pietro asked while smirking.

"Oh come on!" Clint said breaking out of his shock first, "Every time!"

"Pietro?" Wanda asked coming to the front of the group with tears in her eyes.

"Can't get rid of me that easily sis," Pietro said jokingly.

"How is this possible?" Wanda asked

"By me," Doctor Cho said stepping up into the frame.

"Well I guess that if you can create life in that machine, you can bring it back," Tony said taking a swig of amber liquid he had whipped out.'

"I wish I could have been there when you woke up," Wanda said, tears still pouring down her face, "I didn't even feel you wake up, I still do not feel your consciousness."

"We are in the past sweet cheeks," Tony said, "Unless your powers travel through time, you wouldn't be able to sense anyone in the future."

I threw Tony a dirty look for the nickname and went to hug Wanda. Tony shrugged off the look and averted his eyes back to the screen where most of the other team members came back onto the screen.

"So I might sound like a broken record," Sam said, "But when are you guys coming back?"

"Well I have to see what area of power witchy used when she was holding this piece of tin," Tony said while holding up what used to be Ultron's 'heart'.

"I can run some tests of the area, or what used to be the area, to see if I can pick up anything," Fitz said, "Given if we do not have another battle."

"There is an armored vehicle barreling through downtown towards the National Bank," a robotic voice said in the background.

"Tuesday, my man," Tony said in reply to the voice.

"Sir," Tuesday replied.

"We have to go for now but we will try to re-contact you when we are done," Pepper said as she re-suited up.

Everyone in the future time ran past the screen, some faster than others, aka Pietro, and we were then staring into the empty room with the New York skyline in the view of the window.

With the shock of the day over we all returned to our respective rooms and called it a night with some of us choosing to not having dinner. Steve and I cuddled with each other as we watched the setting sun through one of the large windows in the bedroom. As I was slowly falling asleep to the thrumming of Steve's heart, he spoke up softly.

"I do miss all of our friends."

I lifted my head slightly to be able to look him in the eye, "I do to, but aren't you happy to see your friends from the past?"

I heard Steve sigh, "I did when I woke up but I soon came to terms that I was no longer in this time. I had to adapt to the changed world that I woke up to and I ended up making some great new friends along the way. As well as one who I consider more than just a friend."

A small smile started to form on my lips, "Stop your flattery."

"You know that's impossible doll," Steve said chuckling, "My forties charm is here to stay."

"Like us?" I asked as my happiness faded away to reality, "What if we can't get back Steve? What will we do? Isn't dangerous if we stay in the past? Wouldn't we cause changes in the future if we stay here for too long? We would have to stay hidden wouldn't we? Stay in this mansion for the rest of our lives? Not that I'm complaining. I've never lived in a mansion before. It's quite big and…"

Steve pulled me up and kissed me on my lips to effectively shut me up in the best way possible. I blushed as we pulled away.

"We will cross that bridge when we get to it," Steve said reassuringly, "For now, let's try and get some rest for tomorrow."

I nodded and we settled back down with Steve lying on his back and his arm wrapped around my back. I settled my head on his chest and idly traced the outline of his muscles on his chest and torso. Soon I fell into a deep and peaceful sleep with Steve's fingers stroking through my hair.

I was woken up by the wonderful smell of bacon filling my nostrils. I opened one eye only to meet empty sheets where Steve should have been.

"He's probably out on his morning run," I said to no one in particular.

"He was but he's back now and he brought with him some breakfast to share with his beautiful girlfriend," I heard Steve's voice say next to my ear as the bed dipped behind me.

I blushed and turned over to face Steve. He sat on the side of the bed holding a tray that had two plates that were loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast.

"You are the best," I said as I sat up and dug right in.

Steve chuckled at me before he started to dig in too. As we finished breakfast, we got dressed and decided to head downstairs to see what everyone was doing. We walked down to the lab and saw Tony, Bruce, and Vision examining Ultron's heart with Friday's help. Wanda was standing slightly off to the side looking bored and out of place.

"Have you found anything useful?" I asked hopefully.

"Not yet," Bruce replied, "We are trying to find out how Wanda's powers were able to transport us to the past, whether it was a fail-safe Ultron created with his body or if Wanda has a power we didn't know about."

"We will start the testing of her powers on the heart soon," Tony spoke up, "Just waiting on Fitz and Simmons to get back to us with their results."

"Where is Howard?" I asked wondering why he wouldn't be helping us.

"Avoiding me like the plague," Tony grumbled out.

Not wanting to further anger Tony Steve and I took our leave from the lab.

We heard grunts coming from the gym so we decided to head that way to see who was training. We walked into the gym and were met by Natasha pinning down one of the SSR agents while he kept trying to tap out unsuccessfully.

"Let's hear that one more time shall we?" Natasha said to the pinned agent, "Girls are what now?"

Natasha twisted the agents' arm further making him cry out, "Ok, Ok! Girls are not inferior to men."

Natasha snarled before letting the agent out of her grasp, "I can tell that you don't mean it but it would be too much paper work to slowly break your bones until you do."

The agent gulped and ran to hide behind his coworkers that also had looks of fear forming on their faces.

"Having fun?" Steve asked looking at the poor agent with a twinge of sympathy but also anger for his arrogance.

"Even men in the old days were asses," Natasha said rolling her eyes at the group, "Go take a water break."

We watched the agents scurry off to the water fountain before we continued.

"Where's Clint?" I asked curiously, "Thought he would like to see the show."

Natasha pointed upwards towards a dark mas on top of some sort of make-shift wooden beams, "Oh he is enjoying it."

Before another word was spoken Natasha turned around and barked out orders to the agents who had started to lounge around after getting their drinks. They immediately stood up and scurried back over to the mat.

"As much fun as it would be to watch Nat kick their asses," I whispered to Steve, "I think they would be even more embarrassed if they were put on their asses by a girl in front of Captain America."

Steve gave a quick nod and we made our way back out into the hall and soon found ourselves at the entrance of the house. A smile appeared on Steve's face as he looked at the door.

"I want to show you something," he said taking my hand and pulling me out the door.

"Show me what?" I asked curiously.

"It's a surprise," he said pulling me over to the large garage.

We walked inside the garage and were immediately met with way too many luxury cars (1940's luxury cars). Making our way around we finally came upon a motor cycle that looked a bit beat up and battered with some parts that looked like they were newer than others.

"This was your surprise?" I asked skeptically.

Steve smiled and climbed on and starting it, "Still runs like a charm."

Steve looked over at me and held out a hand, "Come on, I'll protect ya."

I rolled my eyes at his statement as he was very well aware that I could protect myself but I took his hand anyway without firing a comment back at him and climbed on the bike behind him. Steve revved the gas and soon we took off down the driveway towards the main road to take us into the city. It was peaceful, feeling the wind rushed by, the warmth of Steve as I leaned against his back, the sun shining without a cloud to cover it from my view, and the roar of the engine as we plowed through the streets. If this was a dream, I never wanted to wake up. The keyword is was. It did feel like a dream until I heard Howard Stark's voice.

"What are you two doing?"

I was so startled that I clutched onto Steve tighter and sent a tiny vibration into the bike which made it rattle. Steve however quickly gained control of the bike and kept thundering down the road.

"You still kept the old communication link?" Steve asked to the intercom between the handlebars.

"Of course I did," Howard said, his voice revealing a tone of hurt, "I never throw away a good invention. But don't get me off topic here. Where are you two headed?"

"It's a surprise," Steve replied.

"Well don't screw up the time line," Howard said, "Over and out love birds."

"He is Tony's father," I claimed rolling my eyes at his name calling.

Steve just chuckled and kept on. We soon reached the city, taking back roads more often than the busy streets so no one would notice Steve. It turns out that everyone in this time knew his identity because of the propaganda and war movies made. Soon Steve slowed down and turned into an old, rundown apartment complex, and slowed to stop and set the kickstand down to rest the bike on. He helped me off of the bike and took my hand while walking towards the rundown building.

"You took me to a building that looks like it could fall apart at any minute?" I asked skeptically.

Steve rolls his eyes and climbs the stairs to an apartment door. At first he is about to reach for the handle to open the door when he instead fists his hand and knocks instead. We soon hear small but quick footsteps come closer to the door. The door then opened to reveal a young girl with icey blue eyes and dark hair.

She looked up at Steve with wide eyes, "Stevie?"

Sorry its only in Skye's POV this time, I was too lazy to switch it up. Next chapter will feature Steve's POV. And who is this little girl? Another cliffhanger…I know….I'm sorry.