Hello Everyone. So sorry it took me so long to update. I will try to make sure I do better in the future.This is kind if the go between the beginning and when the real action starts. I'm very new to "writing" and am still trying to find my stride. Please leave me feedback, Suggestion, Modivation. I really want to keep improving! Anyways, Enjoy! :)

Chapter 2

My Arrival..

So, I would be completely lying if I said that my trip to the mansion with Pepper and Happy didn't get a bit crazy. Mister Stark's car was really a sight to behold. From the very second that I slid into the soft, plush seating, I couldn't believe that anyone could even have a car this luxurious. But by this point, I had begun to think that Tony Stark was no where near being "just anyone". Pepper took the seat directly across from me just as I had began really taking in my surroundings. With all the blinking lights, the minature appliances, the crazy gadgets that lined the the space, going up toward the driver's seat. A television, and a stereo. I'm suddenly so nervous, I really can't seem to stop fidgeting, and I really hope that Pepper doesn't notice.

"So.. um.. this is quite a car" I droned a bit anxiously

"Oh it really is. So what do you think of America so far? By the way, there is food in the fridge. Feel free to help yourself" she smirked and nodded to the left where a mini fridge was nestled in the corner.

"Well, it's very loud.. do.. all Americans have such nice things?" I say as I slide over to the fridge to behold it's glorious contents of goodness.

She laughed hysterically at that..

"Oh goodness, no.. Tony is hardly average. He inherited quite a fortune while he was very young. So most of what he has is actually very rare. If you're unsure of what to go with, I recommend the things in the red wrappers. Chimichangas just can't be beat."

"Um.. what's a Chimichanga?" I inquired as I picked one up and turned it over in my hand..

"Just trust me" she said with a chuckle.

And so, I followed the instructions on the wrapper to heat it, and my world changed forever! Apparently in America, dreams really do come true.

Just as I was finishing, Pepper handed me a paper cup with dark brown liquid in it

"Try this too. It's espresso. We have to make sure your first day in our country is the greatest"

And it was turning out to be just that.. I sipped the wonderful drink. And let the anticipation for what was to come wash over me.. Everything was going to be okay...

Sometime later, I felt us begin to slow down. Maybe we had finally arrived! I was so ready to see my new home!! After all that I had seen up to this point, I couldnt imagine how utterly wonderful the mansion must be! And maybe Natasha was there by now! And oh how I hope that there would be more espresso!

I was giddy.

So, Happy opened the door and I jumped out. I was overjoyed to be alive and ready for adventure!

I instantly felt my jaw slacken in surprise

Oh. My. Gandalf. This place is huge.

"Do you like it?" Pepper said as she cantered up next to me, with Happy directly behind.

"It's incred–" was all I managed to get out.

Then there were sirens going off.

So, naturally. I was standing there desperate to deduce whatever rule or regulation that my existence at that particular moment was so obviously breaking. But all the while poor Miss Potts looked like she was going into shock.

"My God, they're back. They're back so very quickly. But one of them is hurt. Don't let it be him.. Oh of all the bloody fruitcakes. No no no."

After just a moment of pacing back and forth, She bit her bottom lip and looked toward Happy. Eyes pleading.

He heaved a sigh and gave her a look of silent resignation.

"Go, I'll take care of the kid"

She beamed at that

"Oh Mister Hogan, I could kiss you for that"

"Please don't. If he found out he would fire me"

And then she kicked off her heels, and was running.

"C'mon kid. I gotta get you somewhere safe. Then I gotta go see if I'm needed by someone on the team" he said as he pushed past me and proceeded toward the entrance muttering things like "they discust me but I kinda ship it"

This just keeps getting stranger.

I suppose after seeing the outside of the place, I really shouldn't have been shocked at the size of the main room. But it really was exquisite. Modernly designed with the furniture in sleek lines and massive steel beams from the floor to ceiling. There was a ginormus red and gold Chandiler in the center of the room. And beyond that, were two elevators. And at the very end was an expanse of hallways.

"This way" Happy exhaled as he trudged up to the elevator and keyed the door to open. So I followed him.

And up up up we went.

"Go Left" Happy said just as the doors were opening and as I stepped out of the cabin, I barely stifled a scream. I nearly ran head first into a man, with deep purple skin and something glowing in his forehead.

And he was in spandex, and a cape. What the heck was I getting myself into?

"Oh, hello there, you must be Anna. Mister Hogan, your presence is requested below. The Captain sent me up. Since I am mostly unscathed and no longer needed, to finish settling our new guest into her room"

My God, the strange purple man was actually talking with a pretty British accent..

"Alright, here's her luggage. I'm sure she'll have questions after this. So once you get her there, you might offer to explain" Happy Hogan said as he handed off my bags to the strange purple man. then he was back in the elevator. And was gone.

Well I've been in some awkward situations before but this is definitely one of the worst.

"So...um.. who are you..?" I ask the British grape in an attempt to alleviate some of the tension. But I feel my face begin to flush anyway.

"You can call me The Vision. This way to your room" he spoke over his shoulder and he was already leading me down the hall. Twelve doors down. On the left. Mine. It was hardly more extravagant than your average decent Flat but it was actually mine.

Vision set my bags down on the floor. And turned to me with an intense gaze

"Welcome to your new home, Miss Romanoff"

"Call me Anna" I whispered shyly

"Anna. Alright. Is there anything I can get you?"

"Well I would love to know what the heck is going on here. Who are you? Why exactly are you purple?! Oh that might be racist. I'm sorry. Did I offend you? Ididnt mean it. I babble whenever I'm confused. Sorry. Stopping now. Also does everyone in this house where spandex or just you?"

I slammed my hands over my mouth at that and felt my face go hot with total embarrassment.

He chuckled softly. "My, you aren't at all like your sister, are you?" He strolled over to the little sofa, took a seat, and nodded toward the chair directly across from it.

"Have a seat Anna. I'll do my best to explain everything."

And so I did..

"Well first, let me explain this evening's turn of advents. Me, as well as your sister, along with several others are a part of a team.

We are all trained in a very specific set of skills. We work to protect. We fight battles against evil whenever we are needed and we keep others safe. Sometimes though, things go a bit wrong. One of us come back a bit wounded. But things like that are only to be expected occasionally. That's what happened tonight. We were out. And the one called Falcon came back hurt. But he's in the medical wing below and he'll be well in a few days. I already introduced myself so we won't get into that. And as you were saying.. I'm 'purple' because I'm a highly advanced andriod. Powered by this" he lifted hit fingers and touched the glowing thing in his forehead.

"And no, not everyone on the team wears spandex. Does that cover everything?" He said as he leaned back and folded his hands behind his head.

"You're.. superheros?"

"Yes basically"

"Wow.. that's very enlightening. Yes I guess that's everything then." I said, feeling dazed

"Very well then" he said, standing and making his way to the door.

"It's very late. Try to get some rest. I'll make sure someone comes to get you for breakfast tomorrow. Goodnight Anna. I certainly hope you enjoy your room"

And then he was gone. And apparently MY sister is a Superhero. I couldnt believe it. I felt dizzy. Straight away, I stood up clutching my head. Marched directly into the bedroom, collapsed onto the luxurious down comforter without even touching my luggage, and drifted into restless sleep.