18 Friends

2 hours passed since my 'talk' with Nick Fury and during that time businesses ran as per usual.

Rose and Chloe would pop in every now and then to show off their animal Princess outfit and help out with cooking.

I was back to updating my novels, Manga and comics. I also took the time to send out a survey to see the overall opinion on anything that "Still Images" needs to improve on or is missing.

One thing that was clearly determined was that the site was perfect but what they wanted most now was a physical copy of the novel, comics and manga and some other goods.

I quickly draw out some poster designs and some figures to match before saying "Daisy, I need you to mass-produce these and physical copies of all the works on the site and can you announce the free give away. Give them an option on what poster and figurine they want and have them put an address down"

"Understood" Said Daisy

"Also create a file on conventions with a subfiles titled Pros and Cons," I said before drawing a bunch of stadium designs.

*Thud, Thud, Thud, Thud* As I was drawing I heard the running footstep of my daughters run from the living room to the storefront door.

Looking up from designs I saw the kids jumping about waiting excitedly for my friend's consistent routine to come here for lunch on the weekdays.

As if on cue two beautiful women walk past the windows and wave at me and my children.

One wearing a dark navy blue office suite, black platform heels with black-rimmed glasses and her dark brunette hair tied back into a tight ponytail.

She had a slim build with her chest and rear end being on the big side.

The other was more casual with her wearing an unzipped dark brown leather jacket, a white shirt, black skinny jeans that hugged her tight and perky butt with knee-high boots matching her jacket.

She had a slim build that resembled that of a ballerina and bright shoulder-length ginger hair.

Yep, these gorgeous women are two of my very few friends Natasha Romanoff and Jennifer Walters.

As they push the door open they smile in my direction.

I nod my head and said, "Welcome to. . . ."

"The Little Palace of animals," Shouted Rose and Chloe happily

What followed after was our corresponding animal noise "Ee Aw, Roar, Hoot"

Jennifer didn't shy away from as she crouches down and pulls my kids into a tight hug "So CUute"

The girls laugh as Jennifer compliments their outfit while squeezing them softly.

Natasha watched on with a happy smile before Rose and Chloe were released.

Rose and Chloe then ran up to Natasha with open arms and said "Come on aunty, you too"

Natasha bent down lifted them up one at a time before giving them a heartfelt hug.

In a charismatic tone, I said "So what can I get my two beautiful and diligent customers, "

"Hehehe, the usual" Said, Jennifer

"So something new with meat" I replied

"Can I get something tropical and light," Said Natasha

Natasha and Jennifer sat down at the table while my kids brag about me and all the things they did today.

A few minutes later I came out holding a silver tray that had their order on it.

Jennifer's lunch is Sticky Orange Chicken on top of soft whits rice.

Sticky Orange chicken is your typical Chinese takeout meal but pan-fried to be healthier with top-grade ingredients that I cultivated and farmed.

For Natasha, I made Nut-crusted Yellowtail Snapper with Mango-Butter Sauce. This is a dish that I particularly love as its fairly simple and full of tropical flavour.

After placing it down on their table I said "For the lawyer Sticky Orange Chicken on top of rice. For Miss Avengers Nut-crusted Yellowtail Snapper with Mango-Butter Sauce"

*Gulp*

A strong tropical and Eastern scent wafted from their lunch.

They licked their lips as their eyes squint with a greedy and almost lustful glint sparked from them.

They felt like their body was losing control being completely seduced by the scent a lot.

"And the usual ice cold coke for Jennifer and a glass of water for Natasha," I said before placing thier drinks down.

Rose and Chloe sat by and watched patiently before looking towards me with pleading eyes "We're hungry, dad"

"You guys just had lunch a minute ago, here munch on some fruits," I said before making a fruit basket appear on the table

They greedily search through the basket before finding fruit that they like. Rose picked up a banana while Chloe found a kiwi.

Chloe then cut the kiwi in half with a knife she found in the basket before using a spoon to scoop out the inside and eating it.

Natasha tried her best to keep her cool persona up but once again she was defeated after the first bite lunch.

She felt herself being escorted through the Caribbean sea with a group of Yellowtail Snapper's guiding her.

Jennifer, on the other hand, found her self falling on to a giant version of Sticky Orange Chicken with her body just slipping in-between the gaps of golden chicken while breathing in that sweet and slightly spicy smell before sinking into the snow like rice grains.

After a while of lust-filled gasps and taste buds being lathered in my cooking, they finally manage to come back to reality.

I sat down with them and made some small talk before my kids started dozing off.

"Looks like it's nap time for these two give me a second" I before quickly disappearing with the kids to put them to sleep and coming back to the table.

I then said "Now's the best time to mention that your boss paid me a visit this morning"

"Really? We tried convincing him that you weren't some alien god looking for world domination" Said Jennifer while Natasha just looked off to the side

I knew the Avengers were going to inform Nick about me and was fully aware that Steve, Clint and Natasha would be the ones to tell him every little detail.

Steve is soldiers and has an unfathomable amount of loyalty, believing that giving info on me helped the country.

Clint, on the other hand, has a family that he's hiding with the help of Nicks assistance so he wants to do all he can to show that he still appreciates what Nick had done for him.

Natasha is the same however her identity as a S.H.I.E.L.D agent is everything for her as it's her only method to start a new life and use her skill in a way that helps better the world.

Being an agent also provides her with the necessary equipment to keep tabs on her old friends/family that are in hiding.

Without that identity, she is nothing more than a globe criminal known for her criminal activity as an assassin which will then mean she'll have to go on the run.

So yes I don't blame them they did what they needed to for their own survival and beliefs.

"You don't need to worry I was expecting him to visit I just thought he would be a little more subtle," I said

"Huh? What happened" Asked Jennifer

"It's better if you see it your self. Daisy can you bring up this morning confrontation with Nick Fury" I said before the lights went dim with a hologram of the incident appearing on the table.

After watching the full clip Natasha and Jennifer sighed.

"Odd really he's normally more cautious like sending someone to keep track of the targets moments and gain some info on the said target," Said Jennifer

I look towards Natasha with a harmless smile and said "Do you wanna tell her"

*Sigh* "Director Fury tasked me with tracking and information gathering on Theodore. Due to the lack of information provided the Director was left with no other choice but for an upfront questioning" Said Natasha

"Yep, and you really shouldn't feel guilty, I know you had your reasons. Besides everything went as he planned and I willingly followed it" I said with a smug smile

Jennifer gave me a confused look as she waited for an answer.

"You see he came to me with the intention to provoke me. He had already understood from your reports that I was not some villain looking for world domination but he still needed to see what I was capable of. That's why he was so aggressive when confronting me hoping that I will retaliate and show what I can do" I said with a relaxed tone

(Note: ↑This paragraph above is something that I thought about after taking Nick Furry tactical mind into account. It makes sense I think)

"Nothing gets past you," Said Natasha with a bright smile

I replied simply with a playful smile "It's best to not try to outsmart me"

"Wow, so he thought hey played you but you already knew what he was doing. Hahaha" Said Jennifer in a hearty laugh before asking "Wait, so why did you give him what he wanted?"

"He only showed what he wanted him to see" Said Natasha

"A gold star for Miss Romanoff. You need to step up your game Miss Walters" I said comically which led to Jennifer to give a small pout

"Haha well that doesn't matter how's the lawyer work going and any new task for the famous Black widow," I said in an attempt to change the subject

"I've gotten a lot of discrimination cases against mutant popping up after New York invasion," Said Jennifer while clenching her fist angrily

I replied "If you want some help, I can have Daisy help if you want"

"No, it's fine I've got it covered but I'll call you when it becomes too much," Said Jennifer

I replied, "That's Good. what about you Natasha?"

"Mostly just information gathering on some vigilantes. I actually have something that I need your help with" Said Natasha before pulling out two black gloves with a somewhat thick bracelet at the wrist of the gloves.

"Bite, a high powered taser," I said before the schematics for them appeared in my SmartContacts.

(Note: SmartComtacts are eye contact with the same use as smartglasses just in case you forgot)

"For starters, it should be slimmed it down, adding some form projectile would be good but looking at its size would be best if it was a laser. Maybe turn it into a miniature utility belt as well" I said while thinking back to the Black Widow's Gauntlets which had less focus on offence and more defence, and escape.

"Can you do it?" Asked Natasha

"I can build a gravity watch and you think I can't upgrade your taser. I'm offended. Well, jokes aside I should have one made by the end of the day" I said

"Thank you," Said, Natasha sincerely

"Also how are the gravity watches, any discomfort," I said

"No, not really but it would be good if it could turn off when I get into fights so that I can use my full strength without having my body to use more energy," Said Natasha

"Oh sorry, Daisy when a user of the G watch asks to turn off the gravity please comply to their needs," I said

"Understood," Said Daisy

"That's what I'm calling them G watches. Anything else" I said

Jennifer and Natasha shook their heads.

After another hour of catching up, Jennifer and Natasha departed.

The kids woke up and got back to help me with serving customers before having to close the shop for the night.

We had dinner and sat down to watch Frozen with popcorn and some movie snacks.

After watching Frozen a second time with singing along being a mandatory behaviour I finally put the kids to bed with a story.

I was now in my base sat on a fairly comfortable Sofa with multiple robotic arms.

Sat on top of a little side table was a tall wine glass with a bottle of wine called Boosted Blood Wine.

I was planning to take a drink of the first cup so that I can maybe gain the power I need now even though I don't know what that power is.

I lift the bottle and pry the cork off using my fingers.

*POP*

Out from the bottle was an odd yet intoxicating smell that seemed to caress my body lovingly.

I poured myself a cup before putting the cork back on.

Before I could drink it I had to make preparation as the bottle says that weak customers will experience a hungover or an extreme case of food poisoning.

I don't know where I stand on the power scale of those god's that sent me to this world. So taking precautions is necessary.

"Daisy, double the dose of adrenaline if I'm still out cold and if I get restless restrain me," I said before lifting the glass cup giving it light swirl and sniff before sipping it lightly.

After tasting it I felt my tongue burn with sweetness put the fire out before a salty and bitter join the fight.

My body was feeling lighter as I began to hear my heartbeat.

I was unable to speak so I could exclaim in my head 'Shit this is really some strong stuff, I need to finish it'

My hand was constantly shaking as I brought the now warm glass to my lips and tilt my head back before drinking it down.

I could immediately feel my muscle, bones, skin and organs break down.

'Urgh'

The world around me began to spin at a speed that even I could not stomach.

I close my eyes to stop my self from getting dizzy but the moment I did so my body went limp as a stinging pain went through my brain.

I then lost consciousness.