Covert Affair | Natasha Romanoff

Chapter 73: You Promised

Night had fallen over the compound, Jenna stepped off the jet, her eyes scanning the scene before her, wondering if she had accidentally wandered into a melodramatic action movie set. She hears Wanda's voice, "I can't control their fear, only my own" then a burst of energy propelled Vision through the floor, sending him crashing down several levels below. 

Jenna half expecting him to emerge with a "Ta-da!". She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Oh, what the hell"

As the dust cleared, it revealed Clint, Wanda, and Pietro standing together. Clint greeted her cautiously, "Heyyy," he said.

Clint's voice held a note of pleading as he spoke up. "You're not here to stop us, right? Because I really don't want to fight you again."

Jenna let out a small sigh, shaking her head. "I was literally just going home to nap" she replied, her exhaustion evident in her voice. "But sure, throw a wrench in my plans."

 "Oh um, don't tell Tony about this?" Clint requested, looking like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

Jenna arched an eyebrow, "Does Nat know what you're doing?" she questioned, already mentally preparing herself for the inevitable lecture she'd get from her girlfriend later.

Clint shook his head, a rueful smile playing at his lips. "Nope, missing a trip with my kids for this, he admitted, looking like he was questioning his life choices.

Jenna sighed again, resigned to the situation. "Okay, fine. Where are we going?" she asked, knowing that the three of them were probably going to kidnap her anyway.

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Steve navigated the battered old car into the parking lot of Leipzig/Halle airport. He parked beside a grey van, his gaze shifting to the figures waiting for him.

"Cap" Clint greeted him as he stepped out of the car.

Steve nodded in acknowledgment, his gratitude palpable. "You know I wouldn't have called if I had any other choice," he admitted.

Clint's response was resolute. "Hey man, you're doing me a favor. Besides, I owe a debt"

Wanda approached them, her resolve evident as she spoke. "It was time to get off my ass" she stated.

A figure emerged from behind the car, catching Steve's attention. It was Zero, her presence unexpected but not unwelcome. Steve regarded her with a curious expression. Before he could voice his inquiry, 

Zero spoke up with a nonchalant tone. "Listen, I got kidnapped here" she stated casually. "But be happy I am here to grace you with my presence." Her words were laced with sarcasm, eliciting a small chuckle from Clint nearby. Steve couldn't help but smile.

"Good to have you with us kid" Steve replied with a nod.

Steve turned to Clint, his expression questioning. "How about our other recruit?" he inquired, his gaze shifting to the grey van.

Clint reassured him, a hint of amusement in his tone. "He's rarin' to go. Had to put a little coffee in him, but... he should be good" he replied confidently.

Scott Lang emerged from the van, his excitement palpable as he greeted Steve with admiration. "Captain America," he exclaimed, shaking Steve's hand with enthusiasm. "It's an honor. I'm shaking your hand too long. Wow! This is awesome! Captain America."

Steve smiled warmly at Scott, "They tell you what we're up against?" he asked.

Scott nodded, his expression determined. "Something about some... psycho-assassins?" he replied.