A/N: You guys are great! So, here's another chapter as a reward for stopping by to read. Remember, I do not own the Avengers, Marvel, or anything associated.
A few days later, I was on my way out of Fury's office, shocked. I'd been assigned to the Avengers Initiative. I didn't even know I'd qualified honestly, and I wasn't sure why I'd been asked. The only thing I'd ever been proficient at was something that Agent Romanoff and Agent Barton were both more than capable of doing themselves. Now, I was headed for the lab to check in with Mr. Stark and Dr. Banner. Something about new gear...
I could hear a yelp as I neared, and I walked in to find Mr. Stark circling a harassed looking man in a lab coat. The man gave another yelp as Stark poked him with a small stick, and I immediately stepped forward and pulled it from his hands. He looked at me, surprised, while the man I'd gathered was Banner seemed to be relieved.
"I think that's enough, don't you?" I asked stonily as I held the device up. Stark made a move to take it, causing me to step out of his reach.
"No, I don't. Give it back." He sounded authoritative, but I simply tucked it into my jacket pocket. He scowled at me. "You know, I don't like it when people steal my toys." Banner looked between the two of us.
"Learn to play kindly with others, and maybe you'll get it back." I raised a brow, and Banner turned back to his work with a chuckle. Stark huffed and stalked off, and I wait until he's gone before handing the object to the smirking scientist.
"Thanks. You didn't have to do that, you know." He threw the tool into a drawer and locked it, yet I knew Tony would find it again later on. I moved to stand next to Banner.
"It's my pleasure. I mean, that has to get old at some point, right?" He nodded, and I offered a hand. "I'm Agent Ackley. You must be Dr. Banner." He took my hand gently, smiling.
"You're correct, Miss Ackley. It's lovely to meet you." I nodded, looking down at the tech on the table. "Was there something you needed?"
"Yeah, Director Fury sent me to get new supplies, I think." He looked surprised, and I continued. "I've just been assigned to the Avengers. I suppose I'll need new things." He nodded, looking excited.
"Yes, Tony and I will need to get your sizes and a detailed description of your ability. Or, abilities, as the case may be." He was getting excited, pulling out a few papers from several drawers. I shook my head.
"I don't...have any abilities, Dr. Banner." He faltered, giving me a strange look. "I know, it's weird. I have no idea why Fury chose me to join you guys. Sorry to disappoint." I gave a shrug, but he shook his head.
"It's not a disappointment, more like a relief." He chuckled. "It means you'll probably be bothered less by Tony, and the uniform will be easier to make." I laughed a bit as well. "So, if you'll step over behind that curtain," he pointed, "JARVIS will take your measurements. Do you have a color preference for the outfit?"
"What are my choices?" I asked, curious. He grabbed a tablet from a table, tapping it a few times before handing it to me. I looked through the colors, my brow furrowed. Finally, I pointed to one, showing him. He raised a brow, but selected it for me. I moved to the curtain with a small smile, wondering what my uniform would look like.
"You're sure?" Banner called, already typing away. I nodded.
"Definitely, sir." I closed my eyes as lasers passed over me, a smile moving across my lips. I'd made a new friend today. Maybe I wouldn't be such a misfit after all.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Of course dear Brucie would be kind, he's so cuddly. Special thanks to my own personal Banner, Tiff. You rock, girlie. Read, review, enjoy!