Hey everybody, time for an update! I finished writing chapter 5 this morning before work, but didn't get a chance to post so now tada!
Posting whilst eating Panera. Like a BOSS. XD
Little disconcerted but hey I'm getting reviews! This'll be the last chapter of the week and probs for a while since I'll be going to Hilton Head starting tomorrow and I won't be getting back till next Saturday evening, so you guys will just have to give me gifts of many reviews so I can continue writing my heart out when I get back!
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Disclaimer Time!
Hey Tony, do I own the Avengers or Marvel Cinematic Universe, by any chance whatsoever?
Tony: *without looking up* not a damn thing.
Thought not...but I do own Tori, right?
Tony: Hell yeah, now get on with the story!
Avenger'd
Chapter Five
After getting to know the group of people (Tony called them The Avengers, a team of badass heroes), right, the Avengers, I began to relax just the slightest bit.
They seemed to be pleasant people to be with, generally speaking. Steve and Dr. Banner were kind enough to me from the start, Tony was some kind of genius and hilariously funny, which really got me going, and Thor, well, all around he just piqued my interest.
Agent Romanoff ("Her actual name's Natasha, if you wanted to know.") was a bit standoffish at first, but was gentle in conversation to me, and combatted Tony in wit. And Agent Barton (apparently his codename was Hawkeye, huh.) kept quiet, but I had just gotten him to show me his arrows.
"Whoa~" I marveled as he pointed out his explosive and hacking arrows. "These are amazing!" I caught a prideful smile grow on his face as he scratched the back of his neck, and I grinned widely in response. "Your bow is really cool too! Is it true that you can shoot from really far away and even without looking?" A light pink hue glossed his cheeks as he nodded. "That's really awesome; I can't use a bow and arrow to save my life, honestly!"
Tony chuckled as he sipped amber colored alcohol from a glass. "Well, Legolass, looks like you've got a fan too!" A childish pouting look appeared on the archer's face.
"Shut it, Stark, when she said that the arc reactor was the coolest piece of tech you practically squealed like a kid!" Barton chided, smiling slightly still. Banner, Rogers and I chuckled, as it was true.
All of a sudden there was a loud ringing and a holographic screen appeared in front of Tony.
"Sir, Director Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. is on the line," a crisp British voice sounded from midair. "He is urgently requesting to speak with you." I then suddenly turned into what I would call a hyperactive ninja.
"What the heck was that?!" I asked, trying to hide the shock in my voice, crouching low. Tony laughed for a minute and then waved his hand at me to tell me to pay no mind.
"That's just my artificial intelligent butler JARVIS," he explained to me with a smirk, my face heating up in embarrassment, while simultaneously eyes widening in the constantly ever growing awe. Stark really was some kinda genius…
Steve patted me on the shoulder as I stood, giving me a look that said It happens all the time.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Miss Matthews," JARVIS replied politely. "Now, please sir, Director Fury is insistent and I do wish that you would not let him override my protocols again."
Tony scoffed, and then shifted his weight uncomfortably. "Alright JARVIS," he muttered. He turned and addressed me. "All of you, make sure Tori isn't seen yet, I don't want Fury up our backs on this one." I took initiative and sat behind the couch, and Thor and Bruce stood around me to, ah, nonchalantly block my image. Clint winked at me before commenting to Tony about how that was common knowledge.
"Don't worry kid, we've got this," he then whispered to me, right as a transmission beeped. I closed my eyes, childishly believing it would help lower my visibility.
"What the hell is going on up there, Stark?" I heard a commanding voice, presumably African American from the tone and fluctuation. "Do you know how pressing it is when you and your team fly off, and then leave no answer after knowing that Loki was about to wreak havoc in Manhattan?"
"Whoa whoa whoa, calm your eye patch there Pirate, everything's good here," Tony held with vitriolic humor. "No need to get your bulletproof panties in a twist." I tried as hard as I could not to laugh, knowing this was a serious situation.
"Cut the crap, what is going on over there, Loki couldn't have just up and left?!" Fury barked, evidently pissed. Tony made a sound that would accompany shrugging.
"I dunno how to answer that one, Nickie, cuz Reindeer Games kinda just did do that."
Reindeer Games? …like…Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Either this Loki person has a red nose or antlers…both of which made me chuckle internally to imagine.
"Romanoff!" Fury called, snapping me out of my daydreaming, and back to reality. "Is this true?" Agent Roman- I mean- Natasha, who was diagonally of me behind the couch nodded and headed next to Tony, beyond my range of sight (but I still had my eyes closed, doi Tori…).
"Affirmative sir," she replied coolly. "When Barton, Rogers, and I arrived on the scene, the Tesseract portal was open, but nothing came out of it to attack." She relayed that information almost robotically, I wondered if she was even batting an eye. That wasn't the truth, but then again, she wasn't lying either. I certainly didn't attack them. "It started to shift and implode, but before it could, Loki shut it down, took Selvig and left the scene. We haven't seen him since," Natasha finished, when Tony stepped in front of her. Fury hummed contemplatively.
"Fine then, I want you all to report back to the Helicarrier-"
"Ah, actually, Nick, I ah thought that it would be better and more efficient if we stay in the Tower," the billionaire interrupted.
"And why do you say that, Stark? The Helicarrier is more than apt to track Loki and it has all of the systems you used to track the Cube."
I could tell by the tones of their voices that some kind of verbal competition was gonna go down. Ooh…
"Well Fury, we know that Loki needs an energy source to power the Cube right? And he's got one right here, probably one of the best and most iconic, if I do pride myself on saying so, which I do, and last time, we were too late in stopping the portal. Since we know he has to come back here to start it up, staying here is our best option," Tony answered with a verbal smirk, probably to match a physical one. "Besides, I have more than enough room to house all of our motley crew for a while until Rock of Ages rears his shiny antlered head."
It was quiet for a while, save for a stressed sigh which I surmised came from Fury.
"Alright," he said finally. "But keep me informed. Anything comes up and you check in, clear?"
Tony sniffed and I presumed that he gave a wide grin.
"Crystal."
With that, the transmission cut off, and I sighed, relieved. I opened my eyes to see Thor extending his hand to me. I took it with a smile and let out a groan as he helped me on my feet, happy I didn't have to sit any longer. I leaned on the couch as Tony took another sip from his drink.
"Who was that Fury guy?" I asked curiously.
"Secret spy leader with an eyepatch," Tony jibed before anyone else could answer. "He's got a thing for being secret and manipulative in his spare time, but I guess that comes with the territory." Bruce crossed his arms.
"You really have room for all of us?" he asked after another period of general quiet. Tony perked up at this and grinned.
"Of course I do, this is my Stark Tower, isn't it?" he answered, drawing us all in to show us a holographic map of the few floors that comprised the penthouse area. "Now down the hall here there are four bedrooms that lead to a men's and women's bathroom, complete with showers. And on the other side of the floor there are two more bedrooms. Right above there is the floor with Pepper's and my rooms. Outside of them there's a kitchen area and then there's the lab, and then there's this floor which has the bar, the couches, the scenic views and whatever else. Oh yeah, forgot to mention, over in this section, there's a gym and a swimming pool."
I stood with my mouth gaping, Steve handed Tony ten bucks out of the corner of my eye, Natasha nodded with a faint smile, and Barton and Bruce whistled.
"Most impressive for a Midgardian!" Thor commented, to Tony's delight.
"Glad you think so Point Break, built most of it myself."
I felt somewhat of a guilt tug inside my gut and I gave shy smile, but the edges of my mouth were creeping into a frown.
"Is it really OK? For me to stay here for who knows how long with all of you?"
All of the Avengers just smiled (Duly noted, all of them) and Tony ruffled my hair.
"Sure, Tori. I got the room for ya, besides, where else are you gonna stay? Not Holiday Inn, that's for sure." I laughed and I felt my eyes well up with grateful tears.
"Thank you, all of you, for everything," I gushed suddenly feeling the urge to hug them all, to their surprise.
Hell, if it comes down to it, I was pretty damn lucky to fall in with the Avengers.
You think so now, mortal, but just wait…
I stiffened and turned around as Tony was trying to take Barton's quiver. What was that just then?
So...yeah, not much Loki in this chapter, I tried to focus it more on the Avengers, brought in Fury, yup yup. We're all gonna stay at Stark Tower YAAY!
Tony: I have to fix it though, as you so forgot to mention!
Me: oh yeah that's right that one window's broken from when Loki tossed you out! ^^ just be glad it wasn't when Hulk smashed Loki on your floor...
Tony: shh that won't happen in this story will it?
Me: Ohh I dunnooo~
*Tony flies off in armor to protect his Tower*
Well I finally got Hawkeye in there a bit!
Clint: yeah! *high fives me*
Loki: but you cut out the part you had for me...*sulks in corner*
Me: heyyy come on you're more prominent next chapter, I promise!
Loki: ...fine *disapoofs*
Sorry for bashing Fury a little, I couldn't help myself. I have a feeling that Natasha would have at least tried to defend him after or before the transmission but oh the heck well.
So yeah, same dealeo, but with an extra twist!
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