A new challenge

Chapter 27: Agent Stark *2

Bethany and Deanna stood in Bethany's room back at Stark tower. Both girls stood facing the full length mirror, admiring their reflections. They were both dressed fairly smartly, their childishness still laced within their outfits, Deanna's jumper tucked into her bottoms.

Both girls hairs had been pulled into neat buns courtesy of Pepper, who was thrilled to have them back once Fury had released them from S.H.E.I.L.D. However, since the battle the Director had become, not attached to the girls but slightly- needy for lack of better terms.

The two young girls had stayed at the facility for several months after the Avengers were released. Despite his inters protests Director Fury placed the girls under observation as well as a simple training program. The young pair had learnt many defence and attack techniques as well as more control over their powers.

During the time the girls were still under S.H.E.I.L.D care Tony and Pepper had signed adoption papers, giving the girls the last name Stark and agreeing to have them under their care. The Maximoff twins had also moved in to the Avengers tower over the few months, adapting to the life well.

"Girls? Are you ready?" Tony called, knocking on his new daughters bedroom door. Sighing Deanna turned away from the mirror while Bethany walked over to open the door. The billionaire stood out in the hall was, blazer hanging off his shoulders with t-shirt underneath.

"As ready as we'll ever be." Bethany sighed as Deanna joined her by the door. "Pepper still doesn't know does she?"

"No, she just thinks it's a meeting that Fury has arranged to discuss what happens now since you're under the care of Tony." Steve's voice replied as he stepped from the elevator. "The Director is already here, the others are keeping him company."

"Okay." Deanna shook herself off. "Let's go." The group of four reentered the elevator which began moving upwards, towards the main floor of the large building.

"If I may before you greet Director Fury." J.A.R.V.I.S spoke up, causing the two young girls to jump, they had forgotten about the non-bodied butler. "You do not have to agree to this Miss Bethany, Miss Deanna."

"If we don't he'll only come back in a few years for us, if we don't get help we'll become a threat to society." Bethany replied. "We'll be okay right?" The two young girls looked up at the men. Sighing Steve crouched down to their heights and looked them in the eyes in turn.

"If you agree to this all of us will protect you no matter what."

"What's the worst that could happen with the Avengers on our side?" Deanna giggled, skipping out of the elevator as the doors opened. Bethany quickly followed after, the young girls voices and laughter echoing around the floor. Sighing the men followed closely after.

Sitting in the living room was Director Fury, Agent Ingly, Pepper, the Maximoff twins and the rest of the Avengers (including Falcon, Iron patriot and Vision). Bethany and Deanna stood in the centre giggling as Tony and Steve also took their place upon one of the many sofas.

"So what do we owe the pleasure of this meeting Director?" Pepper asked, smiling sweetly at the male while keeping an eye on her two new daughters from the corner of her eye.

"Don't you know why we're here?" Agent Ingley asked, throwing her red hair over her shoulder slightly. The PA shook her head before turning to face the resident billionaire. "Oh well we're here to talk to Bethany and Deanna." The intern replied, causing the girls in question to stand still and look towards the Director.

"Girls are you sure you want to do this?" Bruce asked. "You don't have to, you're still young, you still have your lives ahead of you before this."

"We wouldn't have suggested it if we weren't ready Doctor." Bethany replied.

"Don't worry, we know what we're agreeing to." Deanna added softly. "Director?" Nodding the dark skinned male slid off the sofa and knelt down in front of the two children, from his back he produced a large black book along with two smaller brown folders.

Reaching forward the young girls placed their left hands onto the book and placed their right over their hearts. They bowed their heads for a moment before looking back up and clicking their heels together. "What's going on?" Pepper asked once more. However, her question went ignored.

"Do you agree to train with and work for the Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate? To keep the organisation a secret and not release information to the public? Do you agree to follow every order given no matter what the costs, to head into the heat of battle when need. Will you protect America with your lives? To work with others to carry out tasks?" Fury recited, looking the pair in the eyes in turn. "Are you willing to accept these conditions and officially become Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D?" Exchanging looks between one another the pair nodded.

"We agree." They spoke in sync.