I've been gone forever. I'm so sorry ): My updating habits are going to be really weird. This is a somewhat short chapter. BUT I hope you enjoy it all the same. I still don't own The Avengers, btw xD I also spaced this out. I hope it's easier to read. (:

Nick Fury waited, rather impatiently I might add, as the three late additions took their seats. "Glad you three could join us." He crossed his arms and

glared at Tony. "Wasn't my fault!" "It never is." Fury retorted, turning his attention to Claire. "Miss Soleil, you've met the Avengers I presume?" "I've

met two of them, sir." She proceeded to look down at the floor. Oh she hated being the center of attention. "Then I will name off the whole team." Fury

uncrossed his arms and pointed to each one he named off. "Thor, Agent Romanoff, , Captain Rogers, Agent Barton, and I am aware you know ." "Yes

sir. Mr. Stark and I are well acquainted. But it's nice to meet all of you." Claire gave a small smile. "Now, Mr. Stark., was the team successful at retrieving

the charm?" Fury averted his gaze to Tony, causing the man to flinch a bit. "No. We got there, but there wasn't anything there. It's like it just grew legs

and walked away." Tony sighed. "What I want to know is, why are we dealing with these thugs when we have better things to do?" Natasha leaned

back in her chair, sighing.

"These aren't just any thugs." Claire said quietly. All eyes instantly turned to her. "Well, Soleil, I guess you can give your briefing now." Fury took a

seat. "Well...Obsidian is a very powerful crime lord, as you can tell. Crime has been up the last few weeks. These smaller gangs.." She pointed to the

picture of one captured group "are under his protection. Anyone who kills any of them, well, they best leave as soon as they can. Anyway, the main

group he keeps with him is...different. Some of them are mutants, some of them are assassins, and some are just normal people. Of course the normal

people are used as a distraction when they are needed. The mutants and assassins carry out the dirty work. They keep hidden in a warehouse in the

downtown area. It's also heavily guarded There's only one way to get in undetected..." "How do you know so much about this?" Natasha straightened

up, glaring at Claire. "I had an unfortunate run in with Obsidian. You don't need to know of my personal life, Agent Romanoff." Claire replied coolly

before continuing "It'll be extremely difficult to get in, but it can be done. You'd have to target the weakest guards first. Maybe, just maybe, that'll be

enough to get inside." Claire stopped and thought a moment "The most important thing, watch out for Obsidian and his top three mutants. Now, If you

guys don't mind, I'd like to handle Obsidian." "Taking all the fun for yourself." Clint pouted, crossing his arms. Claire gave a small smirk "You could say

that. I owe him one good beating though." She took a seat, signaling she was done. "Thor, Agent Romanoff, I want you two out patrolling. Keep on the

look out for any unnatural activity. We'll make our move at midnight. The rest of you, prepare." Fury dismissed them all. "You alright, Short stack?" Tony

elbowed her lightly. "I'm fine. I just...I don't want to see Obsidian again. I don't want to have to kill him. I'm not looking forward to this." She sighed

sadly, leaning into his side. He put an arm around her shoulders, comforting her silently. "Tony?" "Yes?" He looked down at her. "I have a really bad

feeling about this." "You'll be fine, Claire. We all will be." He smiled at her before they parted ways to prepare for the evening.

So there it is. Hope you enjoyed. If you did, there's a review button down there. Lemme know (; If you didn't...you can still let me know. I just won't feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm actually really pleased with how much positive feedback this has gotten :D Well, thanks. BTW! I'm going to add some light Hawkeye/Claire fluff in the next chapter (;