Viper

Chapter 1: Twenty-five Years Later

(A/N:I will try to include some things that happened in those years, and I may drafta separate story for it idkrn)

SHIELD Base

"Howard!"

"Lady! We weren't expecting you today. I thought you were in Japan for a couple of months."

"Pym called and said he had a major shipment coming today, and he said he would need my help."

"No!! I'm coming! They shouldn't have opened it!" Hank shouted as he ran past.

"Well, I think I'll go wait in his office. Howie, could you go downstairs and pick up a couple of files for me? Dolores should have them waiting."

"Of course, ma'am."

"Oh, don't get cocky," I say as I walk to Hank's office. "Excuse me. Are you authorized to be here?" I ask the man standing in front of me. He tenses but doesn't answer. "Steven, turn around, sweetheart."

He does as I say. "Ady?"

"Yes, baby, it's me. Let me guess, you saw my office sign saying I was gone?"

"Yeah, I didn't want to risk running into you, but—"

"I know. Just come here and give me a hug already. Pym called me last night saying I needed to be here today. I'm glad he did. Grab what you need and let's continue this in my office, yeah?"

"Okay."

"Wait for me there, please. I just have to take care of something." I walk to the elevator. It opens and Howard and Tony come out. "Howie, Dr. Jones."

"Lady, you know this kid?"

"Yes. In fact, we're supposed to be meeting in my office right now."

"Is that so?"

"Oh-uh-yes, sir. I'll see you around, Mr. Stark. My regards to the Jarvis's."

I chuckle thinking about Ana, and we walk to my office. Tony sits down next to Steve.

"Genny, what are we doing here?"

"I'm sorry. What did you just call me, Tony?"

"Number one, you know my real name, and number two I thought everyone call you that in the old days."

Steve chuckles at that. "I tried to tell—"

"Shut up. No, Tony. You are the only person to ever call me that. Now, as much as I would love for you both to stay and chat, you need to go. I have some important shit going on, and I will now have to help Dr. Pym make some new particles."

"You know how!?" Steve exclaims.

"Why do you think it's called the Stym Particle?"

"Genny, why didn't future you tell us that?"

"Future me? What?" They both look at each other with realization, and I just laugh. "Kidding! I'm kidding. Of course, I know you guys are from the future. Now, ask me when you get back to 2023, and maybe I'll tell you. Always listen to me guys. I'm always right. Tony, be nice to James. Whatever you want to know, I can answer once you get back. Trust me I will remember this conversation. Bye, guys." I press the buttons on their suits to send them back to the future.

"Rogers!"

"Pym!" I respond.

"I need help."

"Yeah, I know. Let me guess, delivery guy tricked you?"

"How do you always know!?"

"It's a blessing and a curse, Hank. Let's go."