Covert Affair | Natasha Romanoff

Chapter 57: Nat's

As the Avengers—Tony, Natasha, Steve, and Clint—made their way through the dense forest toward the suspected Hydra base.

The intel had suggested a Hydra stronghold, they breached the perimeter, they quickly realized the true nature of the facility. It wasn't a base for field operations or experiments—it was Hydra's information hub, a vault of knowledge containing everything from classified documents to encrypted data.

Steve's brow furrowed as he surveyed the surroundings, his senses on high alert. "This isn't what we were expecting" he muttered, his voice low and cautious.

Natasha nodded in agreement, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement. "They're protecting something big" she said.

Tony's suit hummed to life as he activated its scanning capabilities, sweeping the area for any hidden threats. "Let's split up" he suggested, his voice crackling over the comms. "We need to cover more ground."

Clint nodded in agreement, his bow at the ready as he prepared to move out. "I'll take the east wing" he said, his voice confident and steady.

Natasha glanced over at Steve, a silent exchange passing between them. "We'll take the west" she said, her tone decisive.

Steve nodded, his jaw set in determination. "Be careful" he warned, his eyes flickering with concern as he watched them go.

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Jenna stood before Marcus, her heart pounding in her chest as she took in the sight of the Hydra facility in Ohio.  "Welcome, my little inferno," Marcus greeted her, his voice laced with a mixture of pride and menace. "I trust you understand the importance of your place here."

Jenna swallowed hard, her throat dry as she nodded in response. "I do" she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Marcus's gaze bore into hers, his eyes cold and calculating as he spoke. "You didn't tell us your little Avengers friends were going to attack" he accused.

"I didn't know" she protested, her voice tinged with frustration. "I didn't even know this place existed until now."

Marcus's expression softened slightly, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes. "Ah, yes," he said, his tone almost condescending. "This facility was established in 1995, nestled beneath a former S.H.I.E.L.D. base. Hydra saw an opportunity to build its most important information hub right under their nose."

The weight of his words settling heavily on her shoulders. "We've collected every piece of information from both S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra and stored them here," Marcus continued, his voice filled with pride. "This is one of our most hidden and important buildings, and I need you, my little inferno, to protect it at all costs. If you can't stop them, I want this place reduced to ashes. I want the Avengers to have no information, no collection of a single file from this place."

Jenna nodded, her resolve firm as she accepted her orders. "Understood"

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As Jenna geared up, fastening the straps of her tactical vest and adjusting her mask, her mind raced with conflicting thoughts. One thought burned brighter than the rest. Bucky. The mere mention of his name sent a shiver down her spine. For Jenna, finding any piece of information on Bucky was the driving force behind her decision to join Marcus and Hydra. She needed answers.

Steve and Fury had tried, but their efforts had yielded nothing. They couldn't even get a single piece of information. But Jenna couldn't shake the feeling that this facility held the key to unlocking the mysteries surrounding Bucky. If she could find something, anything, it could change everything.