Taylor's mind has not always been her own. When a space portal opened in the sky and chaos rained down on the streets of New York, she served at the side of the god of mischief as he carried out his plan to rule the people of Earth. She killed for him. Protected him. Loved him. One touch from Loki's scepter sent her on a downward spiral, causing her to act in ways she otherwise wouldn't have. At least that's the narrative she chooses to believe. Years later, she is still unable to forgive herself for things she had no control over. Just when she thought life was returning to normal after the battle of New York, shadows from her past begin to resurface and make her question her integrity. Corrupt colleagues, ghost assassins, and the rise of serpents. How much of the thread will unravel if she pulls hard enough? This story begins just before the events of Captain America: Winter Soldier and will loosely follow the MCU timeline and the adventures that transpire after.