"That's it then! We got to inform SHIELD, Ren" Steve said later that day.

"And tell them that my old boss is trying to take down their facility and not have them expect that I had nothing to do with it?" Irene questioned.

"It's the truth"

"But they won't believe it" Irene dropped her arms to her sides, "You heard exactly what Fury said"

"We've finally got proof that this isn't you"

"The only proof I have is your word" Irene pointed to him, "And we've all noticed how that worked out"

"Your sister will believe you" Steve pointed out.

"She's standing on both sides right now. Besides, Jared wouldn't have told me this if there is something bigger that he's planning" Irene sighed.

"Then what do you think he's planning?" Steve asked.

"How should I know?" Irene spat out.

"How long have you been working with him?" Steve asked.

"About five years ago, three if you count me being in his inner circle. But not even his closest sidekick, or whatever, would know what he is really planning" Irene explained, "He'll make you go after one thing when really the job is relying on a completely different objective"

"Do you think that's what happened to you?"

"I don't want to think about it… I'd hate to know that I was part of the Plan B where things didn't really follow through"

"What do you think he would've wanted besides the Senator?"

"I told you, I don't know"

"What are his abilities?"

"Let's see… he has impenetrable skin and teleportation, from what I've heard and seen" Irene informed.

Steve nodded as he got up from leaning on the back of his couch; Irene dropped down her head into her lap and sighed from her spot on the couch. He walked around over to the front of the couch and sat down beside his girlfriend. He slowly rubbed her back as occasionally he would grip onto her neck or shoulders, trying to calm her down. Steve brought his hand over to her shoulder and made her sink into him as he kissed the top of her head.

"We'll think of something" Steve sighed, "There's got to be a way to avoid all of this"

Irene jammed her eyes shut as she straightened up and rubbed the corners of her eyes. She knew Steve was trying to be supportive but he didn't know Jared like she does. Irene knew how Jared deals with people that he didn't like and she could already tell that he didn't trust her anymore. Even though she didn't side with SHIELD she felt that she had the need to warn them about Jared, but the way they've been treating her has been holding her back and want Jared to do his worst to them.

Irene ran a hand through her hair, "I don't know what to do as of this point. Should I side with what's I know is right or should I side with what I feel is right?"

"Ren, you decide" Steve told her, "Whatever you decide, I will follow"

"Why don't we just got out of town" Irene suggested, "Let's leave for a week and a half, Steve. Let the fates take their course"

Steve cupped the side of her face, "And what about your sister and Jared's threat"

Steve felt Irene stiffen in his hold as she stared at him with wide eyes. He knew she loved her sister very much and wouldn't let her little sister be in any sort of harm's way. Irene looked over to the fireplace and let out a long sigh. She knew that if she tried to make her sister leave after telling what Irene knew, Maria would stay and try to defend her keep.

"I guess that's not an option" Irene said slowly.

"You realize that you've got to stay and fight. But right now, you've got to choose which side you want to fight on" Steve told her.

"Can't I just be neutral?" Irene sighed.

Steve just gave her a little smile and shook his head. Irene felt like she knew that was coming in some form or another. She nervously bit her lip as she took hold of Steve's strong hand and laced her fingers within his. He looked down and watched as he stayed quiet, wanting to know if she will make the right choice on her own.

"This is your decision" Steve told her softly, "You've got to decide this on your own. I can't be a part of the decision-making. You know where my allegiance lies but we need to figure out where yours is. You can't run from this. You'll be an important key on both sides. Irene?"

"He'll kill me" Irene spoke up, "Whether it's a human like Fury or a mutant like Jared, I don't know. All I know is that I will die from one of them because of this"

"No, you won't, Irene" Steve said firmly, "Because I won't let them"