Hi everybody! How was your weekend? (Still sick...)

I really thought about the direction I wanted to give to my story and I came to this conclusion: yes there will be a Steve / OC but it will be slow. As in a real relationship. To better develop the thing I decided to write several stories about the two years between The Avengers and The Winter Soldier. This will be mostly stories that allow Eve to develop her relations with the others members of the team.

So I hope you like this idea and also you'll like this chapter.

Thank YOU guys for the reviews / the following! This means a lot.

See you next time.

A.

Superheroes

Chapter 6

''I swear to God Barton! If we crash I'm gonna haunt every member of your family and their futur generation!'' Eve shouted while the jet was rapidly advancing towards the ground.

Two hours earlier - On the Helicarrier

Eve was in a hurry. Steve had warned other members of the team they had thirty minutes to prepare themselves before leaving for New York. Stark had managed to find where Loki would began his war (Rogers had subtly whispered to the young woman that there was only a narcissist who can know the plans of a narcissist).

After the team decided on the plan of attack, Eve walked with quick steps to her quarters. She still had twenty minutes before they meet at the rendezvous point, also known as the hangar. When she saw her suit, she was a tad sad. She wore normal clothes, nothing like an amazing costume as the others. She had cargo pants, a leather jacket with a hood, some army boots and combat gloves. Of course everything was black. The only thing that made her a little bit proud was her knives. She had three fighting knives that she hid everywhere on her (including one on her right boot), she always placed two small knives on her waist, more precisely in a belt and finally two small throwing blades inside her wrists. In her many thefts, she had quickly learned that it was way more easier to throw knives towards her attackers than starting a real hand-to-hand fight, even if she was good at it. I need a real suit... She thought before starting to braid her hair. When she had finished, she quickly pulled on her clothes and weapons before taking her goggles and take her leave for the hangar. Strangely, despite the fact that they had high chance that they will not survive the fight (let's be honest, some humans against an alien army ... The odds were slim) she felt calm, as if she had accepted what could happen.

Eve was surprised to see that she was the first at the meeting point, but the surprise was short lived when she saw Natasha and Rogers with a man she recognized as being Hawkeye. He looks fine for someone who was struck to the head... When they arrived at her high, Eve made a quick nod towards the Black Widow and the Captain before stretch out a hand for Barton.

''It's nice to finaly meeting you, Hawkeye.'' She said, looking in his eyes.

''Yeah.''He said, shaking her hand. ''Natasha told me about you..'' Yeah ... I wonder what she tell you... She thought after throwing a glance at the spy.

Natasha who did not seem to be bothered by this fact recollected them the purpose of their meeting. They needed to find a jet who could bring them quickly to New York city. After all, Tony was waiting for the signal.

''The third jet in front of us is the one we should take. The pilote is the only person inside so it should be easy.'' Steve stated, using his military voice.

When no one said anything else, the four team members walked with a firm step towards the jet in question. Once inside, they were interrupted by the pilot who seemed more than surprised to see them there.

''You guys aren't authorized to be in here.'' He said to them, preventing them from moving forward.

''Son.'' Said Steve holding a finger in front of him. ''Just don't.''

Seeing that the pilot had absolutely no desire to move. Eve sighed. Why everyone always tried to make things hard? Quickly, she walked around the Captain before grabbing the man by the neck indicating thereby to the archer to take control of the jet. She led the young man to the exit of the Quinjet, taking care to throw him quickly but gently outside.

''It's nothing personal, but we're kind of in the middle of a crisis.'' She had time to say before the door closed in front of her.

When she turned, she was not surprised to see the disapproving look that Steve was giving her. Okay, maybe it was a little excessive, but they were alone, at least for now.

''You know.'' She began as she walked toward him. ''Initially I really didn't want to say anything, but did you really called him son?''

When she saw the embarrassment appear on Rogers's face, she tried her best to not laugh but this was impossible.

''Oh Grandpa, when this is over and if we're still alive, let me help you learn a thing or two about modern language.''

Steve hadn't the time to add anything since they were informed by Barton that they were ready to take off. Then the team informed Stark he could leave (which earned them a remark about the fact that he had waited so long that he was now the same age as Rogers).When Tony left the Helicarrier they waited a few seconds before following him.

The plan was simple. Tony had to be the first to show up at the Stark Tower and make everything in his power for neutralized the Tesseract so that it cannot open the portal. Once it's done, (if Tony had succeeds of course (she was a little bit sceptical)) they were going to have to find Loki, beat the crap out of him and find Thor to give him his half brother a.k.a troublemaker.

''We will be at New York in less than an hour Captain.'' Said Hawkeye.

An hour... She was nervous. She couldn't stop herself for jumping on the spot, as if she had too much of energy.

''It's the first time you go into battle?''Asked Steve.

''Of course! I'm not like you guys. I don't know anything about war and fighting for earth. Normally my contracts are quite simple and in less than five hours everything is over... ''

''Don't worry, everything will be fine.''

He was adorable and way too cute. He always felt the need to put people in confidence, to reassure them and Eve could not help herself when she felt her stomach tighten for a second time. Focus girl, Focus. You'll find him adorable and cute when everything will be over. Right now you need to focus. It was the moment that Tony chose to inform them that the Tesseract was unstoppable. Everybody on board could felt the tension grow. The Iron Man also informed them that Loki was already at the Stark Tower so he'll do his best to make him stop this madness.

''Barton, Tony will need our help so go faster!''

''Yes Captain.''

After maybe ten minutes they were finally there and when they finally saw the city of New York, they were all in shock. A huge blue beam was going straight to the sky in the direction of a huge hole from which came the aliens.

''The portal... Oh my God...'' Said the thief under her breath.

''Everybody be ready!''

''Stark, we're heading north east. '' They heard the spy said.

''What, did you stop for drive-thru? Swing that park, I'm gonna lay 'em out for you. ''

The noise of the gun was deafening in the jet while they were firing against the enemies. When Eve had learned about Loki's army, she had thought of little green men with laser guns, not monsters in vessels with laser guns.

''Captain.'' Said Haweye. ''I see Thor and Loki on the tower.''

''We need to help him.''

The jet suddenly changed direction to go to the tower, killing some aliens in their path. When they finally fired against Loki, he sent to them a squall of energy with his scepter who blew one of the jet's propeller. The only thing Eve was able to do was to cling herself to one of the benches while the jet was gradually losing altitude.

''I swear to God Barton! If we crash I'm gonna haunt every member of your family and their futur generation!'' Eve shouted while the jet was rapidly advancing towards the ground.

''I'm trying, trust me I'm trying!'' Shouted the man.

''Try harder!''

When the jet hit the ground, Eve was propelled against the wall, but thankfully for her, Steve caught her before she hits her head. It was official, never she will not fight against space invader with a jet again. She was going to take a taxi, a motorcycle or even steal a car to get to the place, but fighting in the air was definitely over.

''Everybody's alright?'' Asked the archer.

''Yeah.'' Eve muttered, releasing herself from the Captain's hands.

''So, about my familly?''

''They're safe.'' Said the thief with a little smile.

They quickly took their equipment before going outside. The scene in front of them was worthy of an action film. There was debris everywhere, cars were on fire, you could hear the cry of civilians in panic and the roar of the aliens was giving chills. Eve was completely overwhelmed by the situation. When Steve informed them that they had to join Thor, they went running to the tower, but their run was short lived when a muffled noise was coming out of the portal. When they looked at the sky, their blood froze.

''What is that?'' Asked Natasha.

''Stark, are you seeing this? '' They heard Steve say.

''I'm seeing, still working on believing. Where's Banner? Has he shown up yet?''

''Banner?''

'' Just keep me posted.''

The four team members quickly took up position behind a taxi. Barton informed them that there were many civilians trapped everywhere in the streets at the same time Rogers saw Loki flying over their heads.

''Captain.'' Said the thief, putting her goggles on her face. ''We need to help them.''

Without having the time to be prepared, several aliens fired in their direction. In a fluid movement, Natasha pulled her guns out and started firing at them while Barton started shooting some arrows in the same direction. Eve quickly throw one of her small knives on the one who was far too close for her liking.

''You think you can hold them off?'' Asked the soldier to the two agents.

''We got this.'' Said Natasha.

''Captain, it would be my genuine pleasure.''

''Adams you're with me!'' He said, before jumping from the viaduct on which they stood.

Quickly, she stepped over the railing before landing on the ground. Performing a roll, she got to her feet and ran straight while Rogers jumped on a car that exploded just behind her. Their race was interrupted when two aliens jumped on them. With agility, Eve planted one of her combat knives in the skull of the first alien while Rogers's shield brushed her while it go right in the torso of the second monster.

''We must help the police!'' Steve said, picking his shield from the corpse.

''Go see them, I'll bring the civilians!''

Steve gave her a quick nod before running to the police. Eve, on her side saw several people hiding against a car. She walked over them and forced them to stand up. They had no time to lose.

''Everyone who wants to be safe, FOLLOW ME!'' She shouted to be heard.

A dozen of people were gathering around her, ready to go. She informed them that a police roadblock was a few blocks from them and they had to hurry up to join them before others monsters start to attack them. All obey without exception and Eve was truly relieving. Discreetly they passed from one car to another, taking care to remain covered. Finally, when she arrived at the roadblock, she was happy to see Steve in a single piece. She pointed to the civilians that, at this very moment, they had to do exactly what the police told them to do. They need to be at a safe place sooner than later.

''Thank you.'' Said an old woman, taking Eve's hand in her. ''You saved our life.''

''What's you're name?'' Cried a teenager who was helping a mother and her child.

''Ghost.'' Steve replied without giving her the time to speak. ''Her name is Ghost.''

The young woman returned the smile the adolescent made for her as she ran a hand against her face, trying to remove the dust. It was like wearing a cheap clay mask and do not speak about her hair that looked more like a bird's nest than a braid.

''You're alright Captain?'' She asked to the soldier when he was in front of her.

''Widow and Hawkeye need our help.'' He said simply.

Without adding another word, they ran towards the viaduct, indicating to civilians who came out to go to the police at the end of the street. Eve's heart was beating hard. She could feel the adrenaline in her and the feeling was awesome. When they finally reached it, Eve could not help but sigh.

'' We really have to climb?'' She said not so pleased by the idea.

''I can throw you.''

''I'm sorry, you can what?''

For only answer, he clasped his hands indicating that she has to set her foot on it. Without getting her the time to prepare, he threw her in the air just before she can cling herself to the railing. When she finally set foot on the viaduct, she hurried to throw a knife at the throat of one of the alien that was firing at Romanoff. Meanwhile Steve raced with his shield against the enemies that were closer to the three fighters when lightning gushed from the sky and electrocuted the others monsters. Thor had finally joined the fight.

''What's the story upstair?'' Asked the soldier while the others were trying to catch their breath.

''The powers surrounding the cube is impenetrable.''

''Thor is right.'' Said Tony in their earpiece. ''We gotta deal with these guys.''

''How do we do this?'' Asked Natasha holding one of Eve's knife she had found not so long ago.

''As a team.''

Eve straightened her jacket before putting back in place the knife Natasha had just given her. The attention of the thief was to divert from Steve who was explaining their plan of attack, when she heard the noise of an engine coming in their direction. She was surprised to see the Doctor Banner arriving on a motorcycle...

''So.'' He started when Rogers was going his way. '' This all seems horrible.''

''I've seen worse.'' Said Natasha which earned her a few glances.

''No, we could use a little worse.''

''Stark.'' Said Steve. ''We got Banner, just like you said.''

''Tell him to suit up. I'm bringing the party to you.''

When they saw the giant worm ship who was following Stark, none of them seemed to like the idea.

''I don't see how that's a party.'' Said the spy.

''Agreed.'' Mumbled the thief.

Casting a last look at the others, Banner walked towards the beast that was rapidly approaching them.

''Doctor Banner, now might be a good time for you to get angry!''

''That's my secret Captain, I'm always angry.''

Without another word, he let the monster out of him. His clothes were torn while the green guy he has become struck the huge worm, throwing him into the air which allowed Stark to launch a missile into it. Thor had just enough time to protect Eve with his body when the beast exploded. When the beast fell to the ground, the aliens were screaming in anger.

At that moment, one thing was certain. The Avengers were officially assembled.