Black Widow can get hotter!?

She dropped the empty tube and Viktor caught it, floating it back to him as he watched Natasha's transformation closely.

Nick was also watching carefully.

Steve was frowning tightly and Viktor said "I have an antidote anyways, Cap." Steve replied "It's still dangerous. The human body wasn't made to be tampered with." he touched his chest and frowned slightly.

Natasha's eyes glowed and she groaned, her body lighting up with orange light. Looking similar to magma under her skin. Sam asked "Is it supposed to do that?" Viktor nodded and said "Yep. The Extremis Serum is influencing her cells, causing them to evolve and change. Originally, patients would scream as though their flesh was being flayed piece by piece. A single groan is much better."

Black sludge poured out of Natasha's body and everyone was confused.

Viktor walked over and said "Incredible! So it has this effect too!"

Steve grabbed Viktor and shouted "What's going on?!" Viktor said happily "Great! Romanoff is currently undergoing a deep marrow cleansing, or rather a metamorphosis. Her body is expelling the impurities and toxins from deep in her system. These toxins build up in bodies after time uncontrollably, causing people to age quicker and be susceptible to illness."

He pursed his lips and continued "It also makes people uglier. Don't be too shocked when you see her again…" Sam asked, "What does that mean?" Viktor coughed and replied strangely, "It means her 9/10 appearance is going to change to 11… as well as extending her life by at least a dozen years."

Sam cursed "Is this science or fucking magic!?"

Viktor smiled happily, replying "Magic is just science we can't understand yet." Steve stared at Natasha, who finally opened her eyes and frowned at herself.

Viktor said quickly "Don't move. Your clothes are extremely brittle, so unless you want to expose yourself to 4 men in an underground basement, stand still." Natasha froze and Viktor flicked his finger, saying "Take a shower, change, and I'll bring you back."

Viktor let out a breath of relief, saying "Hey, a close one. My wife would've made me sleep on the couch for a week!" Sam patted his shoulder and sighed.

Steve was silent and Nick asked directly "How is the success rate on these Extremis soldiers?" Viktor said "There is no success rate. It's 100%. There's no chance of failure and if the person dies, it's not from my serum."

Nick looked at the lab silently with his hands behind his back.

Viktor sat down and said "Why don't you start a new SHIELD? Name it SWORD or something. You can screen the new agents and make sure there's no HYDRA, just start all over. It can be bigger and better than SHIELD in every way, what's more, you can drag Tony in and you won't even need the government. A completely separate entity that's only concern is saving the world."

Nick replied "It's not that simple." Viktor leaned back and retorted "But not impossible?" Nick didn't answer and Viktor chuckled "So then do it. Missing personnel? Find Charles. He can help you screen agents easily, will HYDRA be able to escape from a telepath? A big joke…"

He paused and said "Tell you what, I'll sell you 10 tubes of Enhancement Extremis for a billion each. If you create SWORD, I'll cut the price in half and sell the bundle for 5 Billion. 10 Super Soldiers for 5 Billion Dollars, not a bad deal."

Nick looked at him in surprise, asking "Why are you obsessed with SWORD?" Viktor grinned "How are you gonna protect me without a ton of agents? Can the Avengers be everywhere at once? Simply put, you're currently crippled without SHIELD. You have skills, and you have the desire, but you have no tools…"

Viktor's face changed a few times and he said honestly "And… I want you to pull the Mutants in. The world won't change if they sit back and do nothing… I'm giving you Mutants and 10 Super Soldiers, plus a chance to rebuild! What are you hesitating for?"

Nick sighed "I don't have that much money. 3 Billion." Viktor rubbed his forehead and said "You lowballing me?!"

Sam scooted to Steve and whispered "Are they talking about Billions, with a B?" Steve looked at him and replied honestly "Sam, to be perfectly honest with you, I have no concept of what a Billion dollars even is." Sam chuckled and said "Now you're talking my language, Cap!"

As Viktor and Nick negotiated, Natasha was done showering and changed.

Emma found her and smiled happily as they started chatting.

Natasha held Lilith and played with her a bit, making her laugh before Viktor teleported her back to the lab.

She sighed, "Your daughter is so cute." Viktor replied "I have amazing genes." as he turned to Nick, saying angrily "You started at 3! How did it go down to 2.5?!"

Sam stared at Natasha and his eyes widened, he rubbed his eyes and stared at her, saying "What the?!"

Steve was also shocked as he looked at her.

Nick's eye flashed as he looked at Natasha, saying "3.5" Viktor rubbed his forehead and said angrily "6!" Nick's lips twitched.

Natasha looked at Sam and Steve, smiling slightly "Had enough? Need me to turn around?" she was absolutely gorgeous, any beauty marks, freckles, blemishes, were gone! Her skin was soft and smooth, looking elastic and beautiful!

She also looked to have reverted to a 21 year old!

Although her body filled out slightly, curves and bumps everywhere there should be.

Steve asked worriedly "Do you feel uncomfortable? I didn't feel too good at the beginning, you get used to it after a while…" Natasha flicked her wrists and smiled "I don't feel uncomfortable at all, actually! I feel great! Better than ever!"

She waved at Steve and said "Come, let's spar."

Steve frowned and said "Are you sure?" Natasha smirked and nodded. Steve obliged and they started sparring.

Viktor said suddenly, "Mars, record battle data." Mars replied "Recording, Sir."

Steve punched at Natasha and she twisted her waist, dodging the punch as she kicked.

Steve was kicked in the side and was lifted off the ground, flying in the air! He didn't fly that far, only a few feet, but it was impressive enough!

Steve was stunned and said "Punch my fist!" Natasha punched and their fists met. The duo both backed off.

Steve backed off 7 steps but Natasha only backed off 6!

However, Natasha held her arm, sucking in cold air.

Her bone was broken.

Steve said in shock "Oh my god! I'm so sorry! I got excited and-" he froze as Natasha's arm snapped back by itself and healed in seconds!

Natasha waved her arm in awe, saying "Oh wow…" Viktor nodded and said "This is the regeneration factor. This is what the shot is based on, for you it's permanent but for the amputees, it goes away after the limb is regenerated."

Steve said sincerely "It's amazing." Viktor said happily "There's one for you, Steve. I can even make one for Peggy." Steve froze and looked at Natasha's young face before sighing "She's lived her life, I don't want her to live mine."

Viktor sighed and handed him the Serum, saying "The world needs you, Steve." Steve sighed again, "Never thought I would be doing this again." as he injected himself. He didn't even groan.

Viktor flicked Steve and Natasha away, turning to Sam and asking "Want to be a Dragon?" Sam jumped up and nodded. Viktor gave him another Serum and wrote a note before teleporting the box away.

He turned to Nick and said "So? 4.23?" Nick said "4.2" Viktor shook his head, saying "Deal." Nick let out a breath and grinned. Viktor said "You're gonna have to give me some time before I send you the Serums, but I will. Although at that time, you'll have sent money to a ghost and a shadow will have sent you the goods."

Nick shook his head and nodded.