A/N: So, I hope you're enjoying yourselves. Thanks for reading, I'm trying to get to the good part efficiently. Hang in there.
Two days later found me cleaning my rooms. I knew there was a crew for that job, but I'd requested they'd skip my quarters unless I was away on a mission; it was a pet peeve of mine. I turned my music up, dancing around and singing like an idiot as I dusted, happy to have something to do. I didn't hear the knock on my door, and I didn't hear anyone come in. A tap on my shoulder caused me to squeal, and spin around quickly. Banner was standing sheepishly in the door, with Stark standing behind me with a large smirk. I turned the music off.
"Geez Stark, warn a girl next time." I give a chuckle as I put away my supplies. Banner stayed in the doorway as Stark moved around my quarters. I turn to the kinder scientist."Can I help you guys with something?"
"Those modifications are done on your suit. We just need to test them." Banner's smile matched my own as I realized. I turned to Stark, who was poking at my books. I rolled my eyes, turning back to Banner.
"When can I test it?" I bounced a bit in excitement.
"Right now, if you want."
"Um, are we sure about this?" I asked for what felt like the millionth time. We were standing near the edge of the carrier, looking down at the clouds below us. I'd changed into my uniform, but I didn't see any obvious signs of change. Steve was with us in his uniform as well, standing next to me as I looked over the edge.
"You'll be fine, Fly Girl." Stark said as he looked over the suit one last time. They'd explained to me how it was supposed to work, but that didn't change the fact that I was a bit unsure. I shifted restlessly, just wanting to get this over with. "Alright, you're all set. Now, you'll jump, fall a little while, then deploy the flying squirrel attachments." Banner rolled his eyes as Stark continued. "You'll be connected to Banner and I through comms, and if anything goes wrong, we send you a Capsicle." At this, Steve gave a reassuring smile and a nod. "Any questions?" I shook my head, looking over the edge again. "Alright, good. Whenever you're ready." I glanced around at each of them as I backed away from the edge. I ran towards the edge and lept, dropping quickly out of sight. The wind rushing past my head was disorienting, and it took me a minute to realize a voice was sounding in my ear.
"Dammit Ackley, if you don't respond, we're sending Cap." Stark actually sounded worried, and I pressed the inside of my sleeve.
"I'm here, Stark. Deploying now." I went through the steps, and suddenly I was soaring rather than flying. I glanced back to see a fine black webbing stretching from my wrist to my ankle, and I laughed happily. "It worked! It really worked!" I tilted a bit, testing the steering.
"Alright, but we're sending Cap now. You're gonna need him." I frowned.
"Why?"
"We never included a parachute in the suit..."
A/N: I know it's short, and late, and I'm sorry. Please, forgive me! I love you all so much, and I thank you for the reviews.