Disclaimer: I don't own Arrow or SHIELD. That would be pretty awesome if I did.
AN: Sorry it took so long I had writers block. I started this chapter before the season finale so Thea's code name is different
Maria and Pepper were in Pepper's office going over paper work and talking about their lives at Avengers tower. "My god. How could they have not killed each other yet?" Maria asked. "Well they like each other, and Steve keeps them in line." Pepper answered her. Unnoticed by them across the street is someone watching them through binoculars, and they can be heard with the bugs that the person planted in the room. "So heard anything from your old S.H.I.E.L.D friends?" Pepper asked, Maria tilted her head "Now why would I hear from them." Maria stated. "Cause I know you, and you wouldn't want to lose track of people you care about." Pepper responded. "Well, I heard a few things, things that might benefit Steve knowing." Maria said as she set down the file she was reading. Pepper perked up at that, before she could comment on it the sound of breaking glass could be heard from behind them. Maria turned around and Pepper looked over Maria's shoulder to see a woman dressed in a female version of the League of Assassins outfit, a black domino mask, hood down, her short brown hair showing. Holding a bow with a knocked arrow in it and pointing at them. "Maria Hill, tell me where to find Nick Fury." the woman demanded in a distorted voice that was made by an ear piece. Pepper tried to keep her cool, while Maria tried to assess the situation. "He is in the DC cemetery, in plot 5 row 16." Maria answered. The woman smirked, "Really now, that's not what I hear. Maria." she stated as she pulled back the string of her bow and aimed it a Pepper. "Don't! Okay, we can talk about this Miss... What's your name?" Maria asked. "I'm Cheshire , I'll find the playground myself." Cheshire said shooting the arrow behind Pepper's head. "You missed." Maria said, "I never miss." Cheshire said the wall behind them exploded and Cheshire jumped out the window on to a zip line and disappeared.
Tony was pacing back and forth in Pepper's office in a slight angry way. "Tony I am all right." Pepper said. Tony looked at Natasha who was looking at Clint who was studying the arrow that was shot at the wall. "Explosive arrow, their meant for distractions for escapes. Whoever shot this has good taste. " Clint said standing up, Steve walked over and took it from Clint. "Her code name is Cheshire, but her real name is Thea Queen, she is the half sister of Felicity Barnes, whose mother is Donna Barnes daughter of Rebecca Barnes. Her father is Malcolm Merlyn, but S.H.I.E.L.D knew him as the Magician. He trained her in the League of Assassins way, her brother is Grant Ward or Grant Barnes twins to be exact." Maria told them. Steve rounded on her " And you didn't seem fit to tell me Bucky's sister had kids or grandkids. " He snapped, Maria looked away "She has three grandkids still living, that really matter. They all live in the same city and are friends' she paused and looked into Steve's eyes ' Don't Steve, you can't get involved with this. You are too emotionally involved. It could compromise you and hurt them, and yes there has been Intel that the Winter Soldier's whereabouts are near them." She added. Steve punched the wall "Damn it Hill, I needed to know about them. If he is anywhere near them then HYDRA will not be far behind." Steve yelled. Tony looked between them and didn't like the way that Steve was looking. "Okay, we need to calm down and think for a moment." Tony said. Steve rounded on him " Calm down, calm down. Do have any idea how it feels to not to be able to protect the people you care about!" Steve shouted. Tony glared " Yes I do Steven! I think that every day, thinking what if I wake up one morning and their not there. So I do know what it's like." Tony yelled at him. Pepper stepped between the two of them "Okay, I have to go to Starling for a meeting with Ray Palmer, his vice president is Felicity. Would you like to go with me as my body guard and meet her in a professional capacity?" Pepper asked Steve. Steve looked at her, "Yes, I want to meet all of them if I can. Or at least see them." Steve said in a venerable voice. Pepper nodded "Let's go then I leave in 30 and I don't think it takes you that long to pack."Pepper said. Her and Steve left her office and headed back to the tower.
Felicity was biting her nails and pacing, Ward watched her from his seat at her desk. "You are going to wear a hole in the floor." He stated, Felicity stopped and glared at him "Do you have any idea who is coming here? It is up to me for a possible merger with the company and I'm so nervous." she said. Ward sighed "Lissy you are going to be great just turn on the family charm and woe them.' he paused ' So, I have a date with Laurel Lance tonight to discuss paper work. what do I wear?" he asked. She looked at him "Nice clothes, be yourself and remember that this dinner is about business not pleasure." Felicity stated. She froze when she heard the elevator. They both looked through the glass wall and saw Palmer walk in with Pepper Potts and muscular blond guy right behind him. Ward tensed knowing who the blond guy was. Felicity noticed Ward tensed so she kept herself on guard, she watched them enter her office. She smiled as she brushed her shoulder length black hair behind her ear. She stepped forward and held out her hand " Hello I'm Felicity Barnes, it is a pleasure to meet you Ms. Potts." she said, Pepper took her hand and shook it " Call me Pepper, and it's nice to meet you as well. I have heard a lot of great things about you." Pepper said. Felicity laughed it " Oh please I'm not that great or special." "Yes you are." Everyone turned towards the blonde man,.
Felicity smiled at him "Hello and your name is?" she asked, Steve shook his head " My name is not important Ma'ma."he said. "Okay,' she turned to Pepper ' are you ready for the tour of the R&D department." she asked. Pepper nodded and Felicity lead Palmer and Pepper out of the room. When they got to their destination, Steve couldn't help but smile proudly as Felicity explained all the things that went over his head. When the tour was done Palmer lead them back upstairs to a conference room. As they sat down a man brought them coffee, the man tripped and one of the coffees spilt on Felicity's hand. She didn't even flinch at the hot liquid she just brushed it off, telling them that she was okay. Steve tilted his head at that, ' the coffee was hot I saw the steam. How can she not feel it?' he thought to himself. Pepper, Palmer, and Felicity stood up shook hands and him and Pepper left to their hotel. "So what did you think of her?" Pepper asked. Steve smiled, " She was wonderful Pepper, and I think the man that was sitting at her desk was her brother. They've got the Barnes eyes. Rebecca and Bucky had the same eyes." Steve said. Pepper smiled at that, "Felicity sounds like a wonderful person, with a kind heart." she told Steve. Steve looked out the window at the city passing by wondering what he can do for them without them knowing.
Felicity and Grant walked down the stairs into the foundry as was greeted by the Team. Diggle turned and faced them, "Ready to suit up Ward?" He asked. Ward nodded and walked over to the case that held the Arrow's costume in it. Oliver has been gone for a while now presumed dead, Ward and Diggle have taken to switching off being the Arrow. As Ward got dressed he asked Diggle. "What are we dealing with tonight?" Diggle looked at Ward and Laurel who were dressed and ready to go. "Well there is chatter on that HYDAR network thing Felicity built to spy on them that Captain America is in town. They're thinking that if he is here that the Winter Soldier is here cause they know that he is looking for him. Kill two birds with one stone." Diggle responded. Laurel put on her mask Ward followed suit, " Want us to kindly ask him to leave?" she asked. Ward walked over to his sister, "I'll do it. He's mine and Felicity's Uncle's best friend." he said, Felicity looked up at him "Don't scare Pepper, I like her." Felicity said. Ward nodded grabbing the bow and arrows plus the keys to the motorcycle and head out the secret entrance Laurel followed. They got on the motorcycle and started to ride towards the hotel that Captain America is staying at, "So, how's Kara liking ARGUS?" Laurel asked. "She likes it. She has someone to give her orders. A purpose in life." Ward answered her. They pulled up to the back of the hotel, they quietly entered the hotel and headed for the room Felicity was directing them too.
Steve was sitting in his room eating room service with Pepper before she headed off to her room for bed. He heard someone enter the room he got so fast Pepper didn't even think was sitting at all. He turned and saw the Arrow and a blonde woman in leather standing next to him. "What do you want?" Steve asked Arrow stepped forward " You need to leave this city." Arrow said, "Why?" Steve asked. "Your presents here has brought HYDRA. They know you are looking for the Winter Soldier. They believe since you are here that he is here. Since you are my Uncle's Best Friend this is a curtsey call, I can't protect my sister if more than just a handful is in the city." The Arrow stated. Steve eyes got wide,' No, they followed me have been following me. 'Steve thought as the Arrow and the Woman headed for the window. He watched the Arrow shoot an arrow and the two of them zip lined out of there. From her spot Pepper asked " What are you going to do Steve?" Steve looked at her, "I'm sending you home, and then I'm bringing in Sam and Natasha.' he paused and took a deep breath 'Tell Tony not to worry but I'm going dark, Sam and Natasha will know how to get a hold of me when they get here." Steve said, he headed to where he left his bag and started to pack. Pepper left for her room, Steve picked up his phone and called Sam. "Hey I need you in Starling." was all Steve said when the phone was answered. "Okay, I am invited to a wedding there. I'll just come early and surprise them." Sam answered. They hung up and Steve thought about his next move. " I think it's time to see the youngest Barnes." Steve said out loud to himself.