Chapter 4

Changes

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"And you think I'll be grateful?" I rolled my eyes.

"Well, I mean," Mr. Stark scratched the back of his neck "yeah I thought you would be smiling by now, not with that angry expression."

"Did you ask for my opinion if I wanted to join your so-called team," I growled.

"I thought this would've gone better in my head," he sighed to himself and looks at me "look we need someone to grab the information out of others, the rest of my team has their hands full, and not only that you already know what to do," Mr. Stark said happily.

"Even if I am fit for the job what makes you think I want in?"

"Look we can talk some more later on after the party," he winked before walking away.

I stood there confused and a bit frustrated at Mr. Starks behavior, I shrug my shoulders lightly trying to relax myself knowing that's just how he is. I turn my attention to the rest of the guest, a female with dark orange hair calls me over to grab her a mojito, I quickly prepare it before handing it to her and she mumbled a soft thank you.

An hour passes by as I pass out drinks and lighters, the room will soon get less and less pact as guest soon begin to leave as others become more and more intoxicated, I fix my dress straps and look at the couch near me wanting to sit down for a bit.

I look down at my feet and soon get entertained by them as wiggle my toes.

"Excuse me?" I look up to see a man with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes looking down at me "sorry, can I get a glass of water for my friend?"

"I'm not done drinking, yet you prick!" Thor yells at the man in front of me.

"Quickly please," the man smiled softly as I quickly walk away.

"These people are just fucking insane," I whispered.

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LATER ON

The party ended with almost half of the room being carried out by the other guest and me currently in the hotel they were staying at in Mr. Starks room sitting in front of him annoyed.

"So?"

"Okay so to make this conversation a bit short since I know how inpatient you are, I know that Fury has recently laid you off due to well you know- "

"He didn't need me more," I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah...," Mr. Stark sighed "well, good news for you a job opened up for you!" he clapped his hands together "our old spy recently has been caught to be a double agent and we need someone asap to do our work for us."

"Is this work somehow related to murder because I know you wouldn't want me for anything else?"

"You know maybe I just want to hire you because I see you like a daughter."

"If you saw me as a daughter, you wouldn't ask me to join your little team to prevent me from being harmed," I laughed.

"Maybe I just know you can take care of yourself," He mumbled.

"Well, you are right about that, I can take care of myself."

Mr. Stark looks at me with a small frown and sighs lightly "I think I can help you find your twin brother," I felt my blood run cold as hear the words come out of his mouth "I've been pestering Bruce these past few months to help me search for another stone and it led us to something bigger, I know you said before your brothers name was Alonzo correct?"

My eyes begin to water at the sudden name and nod my head slowly.

"I know your real last name was actually taken after your father so, Santos?" I nod once again as he rubbed his head and leaned back on his chair "we found a name exactly like that in a database in some random planet, I know for fact some Aliens or whatever, will not have a name Alonzo Santos, however- "

"Which Planet? Is he fine? Did you see his face? -"

"Well, if you let me finish what I was going to say," he cut me off "all I know is we found a name, we don't know if it's him, so I don't want you to start doing anything just yet till we know for certain it is your brother. For all we know this can be a trap or a random thing with the same name as your brother."

I hadn't had any leads till now, and for the first time in a long time I couldn't help but smile at the thought of being reunited with Alonzo.

"If you join us, we will find a way to help you find him and bring him back to your side," Mr. Stark smiled.

Even though this should be an opportunity I should jump on I felt a small tug at my heart, and I stand up slowly "I need some air," I mumbled before walking out the room, I turn to an area secluded and let myself fall on the ground as I begin to process everything.

I abandoned my brother years ago by himself on that horrifying space craft, I couldn't forget the last words he told me, I couldn't forget the last way he looked at me, I couldn't forget anything about that faithful day and promised myself that I was going to get my brother back no matter the cost. Finally the day is coming closer, I thought I would be happy, but I'm terrified at the fact that if we do find him it'll cause me pain, I'm scared that the years that I've been gone he would grown resentment for not finding him, I'm scared he joined the traitors side for an unknown reason, I was scared of so many outcomes, but I can't let my fear get in the way of finding the last person I share my blood with.

I touch my face softly realizing that I've been crying, I smile softly at my fingers that held my tears, finally I've gained back what I have lost so many years ago.

Hope.

Hope to find Alonzo.

I gathered my thoughts and stood up before walking back into Mr. Starks room and sat down in the chair I previously sat in and crossed my legs together "so what exactly will I be doing?"

Mr. Stark smirked before leaning over his table and standing "well, what you've been doing for these past few years- "

"Still killing innocent people?" I mumbled and played with my thumbs.

"Now Arte we both know the people you have killed aren't exactly innocent," he sighed.

"They had families."

"That doesn't justify what they did to others," he rubbed his head before laying his hands on my shoulders "I understand what you are trying to tell me, but just because they have a family doesn't give them the reason to destroy the world or," he groaned "you know what I mean," he sighed. "Back on the topic that we were discussing, you will be gathering information for us, whether it's going undercover or spying, you will be an official member for your excellent fighting skills, you will also be going on missions with us, you can be guarding or helping us in many other ways, it honestly hasn't been decided yet, all I know is that we currently need you right now for my next mission."

"Well, when's your next mission and who will I be with, or will I work alone, from what I've picked up I don't think the others member know about me," I said as I shrugged him off my shoulder "do you think they'll be pleased to have someone as young as myself join and not only that another NEW person in your secluded group?"

"Yeah, about that...," he laughs nervously and walks back to his desk "they don't really know that I've been trying to find a new avenger, hell I don't know how well this will go tomorrow at the meeting back in New York," I felt my eyes widen.

"Tomorrow? New York?"

"Were you expecting a later date?" he sarcastically asked "when I said we needed you I didn't mean a week later or a month, I've been holding off this recrement for longer than what I was planning and now that you seem like you are on board I should ask Jarvis to call Pepper so she can arrange a room for you in the building where the team stays."

As he begins to talk to himself for tomorrow events, I look at my watch and realize it's 1 a.m. I wasn't upset at the sudden moving situation because I knew how Stark is, still only a few hours to grab the important things at home, which honestly wasn't a lot. I am a bit frustrated at the speed of me leaving, but oh well this is my job, and this job will lead me to my brother.

I stand up me from my chair and gather my keys and phone, "I'm going to head out, I need to begin packing the things I want to take with me tomorrow, will I be flying with the rest of you or set up my own flight?" I mumbled as I began to open my phone to call the airport for the earliest flight.

"You don't have to do any of the sorts, you will be leaving earlier then the rest of us," Mr. Stark took my phone from my hands as I look at him annoyed.

"Well, how long till I take off?"

"In about 6 hours, we will leave around 3 or 2 and arrive there in just an hour or so, you can be settled by the time we arrive and I will introduce you to the rest of my weird exotic friends," I nod before I reach to grab my phone from his grasp "ah, ah, ah," he pulled it farther away from me "I'll be getting you a better phone then this ancient device," As he begins to flip my phone open and closed.

"It's more convenient to not be tracked," I mumbled annoyed.

"Well, with my new technology you won't have to worry about such things Arte," he smirked at me.

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As I get home, I quickly grab my two large suitcases from under my bed and began to pack all my clothing, and necessities.

I change into more comfortable clothing which was just a long sleeve crop top and random black shorts I had lying around with some slippers with a large black hoodie.

I grab my parents' ashes and pack them separate from everything making sure they were well protected.

They were in small pots due to reasons, and I cherished them very dearly.

After packing everything I needed it was already 4 a.m. and I began to head to the airport.

Mr. Stark had someone take my motorcycle for me since that's what I use for my main transportation, my apartment was already getting filled by many of his workers as I was leaving.

I sat on the cab thinking about the events will take place later.

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As I enter the building, and pushing the 10th floor on the elevator, I was driven too I felt the air blast me hard and took a deep breath at how clean it smelled, I rolled my luggage beside me and soon I was met with Jarvis's voice loudly.

"Welcome Miss Artemisia, Pepper is currently busy dealing with personal issues and has asked me to come help you settle into a room she has prepared for you," she spoke.

"No one has called me that since a long time," I chuckled softly "call me Ana."

"Okay miss Ana please follow what I'm going to say, your room will be from straight ahead of you on your left."

"Thank you," I mumbled.

I entered the room to reveal a nice simple black room with a shit ton load of space, I begin to unpack all my things and take off my jacket. I place all my clothes in drawers and hang up the rest of my clothing, I set up my parents on a shelf as I bloom out some flowers near them and drawing of them together that I've drawn to remember them.

I caress the pot and smile softly "Mr. Stark thinks he found Alonzo," I whispered, "I'll find him and bring him back home, I promise you both."

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I took a small nap and woke up to it being 2 p.m. Stark and the team was going to arrive in about an hour or so, I decided to explore and found a nice place to be alone and a gym that was heavily equipped with everything you can possibly need.

"If you'd like you can try out our treadmill or anything you have your eyes on," Jarvis spoke out loud.

"Thanks," I mumbled "I think I'll just do my daily workout."

I turn to some type of shelf and grab a pair of boxing gloves and wrap the line around my wrist "would you like some music, Ana?" Jarvis asked.

"Uhm sure, play cinnamon girl," I mumbled before heading towards a dummy.

"Would you also like me to activate the dummy for you?"

"What do you mean activate it?"

"The object you were thinking of practicing on is actually a robot that can become your trainer or your opponent, it will act like an attacker which you can improve your skills miss Ana."

"That's money for you," I whispered to myself before answering a quick yes.

"Attacker or- "

"Attacker please."

"Activating Attacker now," I set myself up as the dummy began to run to me, it swung fast to my head, and I quickly duck before landing a right jab to its torso.

"That was quite a hard punch miss Ana," Jarvis spoke out loud cutting off the music a bit.

As the dummy kept swinging and avoiding my advances, I called Jarvis.

"Jarvis, I forgot one important question for Mr. Stark can you ask him something for me?"

"Yes, miss Ana what is it?"

"My identity is a secret so should I act like a human or act as my normal self, do I hide my powers for now?" I mumbled.

"Asking Mr. Stark now," she answered back "he said to keep everything under wraps for now until he says otherwise."

I nod before l feel a sharp pain on my waist "fuck that hurt like complete shit," I breathed out.

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"You seem pretty tired miss Ana," Jarvis commented.

"Well, I have been training for about 2 hours with no break," I laughed lightly as I walk down the hallway and towards the kitchen.

And grab myself a water before walking towards the living room when suddenly the elevator dings loudly and I was face to face with a group of people's faces I recalled from last night, I smirk lightly and dry my neck with the towel on my shoulders as I looked at Mr. Starks disappointed expression.

"And this Ana," Stark sighed as he rubbed his eyes.

I glance at the rest of the other expressions which I can clearly see annoyance and anger.

I bow lightly to introduce myself.

I look up and notice everyone glaring at me.

Tough crowd.

I sighed lightly and stretched a bit "I guess you just got notified of me so I will give you some privacy," I began to walk away.

"Come back," I man spoke out.

I look back to only see the blonde with blue eyes standing in front of everyone.

I turn my back to him and take a step forward.

"Didn't you here what he just told you to do," I heard another voice.

"Just let her go-," Mr. Stark spoke up.

"You really don't have a say in this matter now Stark she is under us so she must listen to what we say," I female spoke up, I scoff under my breath before looking back at the group and turning my body towards them.

"She looks like a total badass," Thor whispered to Bucky.

"Shut up Thor," another man spoke from behind them.

"Just saying what everyone is thinking...."

"I'm not trying to cause any problems here, Mr. Stark himself called me in to join your team, I'm just doing what I was ordered," I sighed.

"It wasn't really up for Stark to hire a new member, this entire situation is not necessary, and we don't need a new member," the man in front of me spoke.

"Steve, I brought her here, she will be staying here, and she will be helping this team whether you like it or not, just because all of you said you don't want a new member doesn't mean you don't need one when we clearly need it right now- "

"We can handle this on our own Stark- "

"That's the problem right there," Mr. Stark clapped his hands loudly "you guys can't handle this on your own, if you all just listened to what I said on your last mission we wouldn't be here right now, if that trusty friend of Sam was who he said he was we wouldn't be here," he glared the group of people and smiled brightly "so I'm doing what I do best... fixing the problem by bringing in one of my most trusted workers to help you all out."

"We don't need her Stark," the female spoke out.

"Do you want me to remind you what you did wrong on your last mission with Hawk's, Nat?"

"That's what I thought, and now that I have put my foot down you all do what you're good at, and that's protecting the people here."

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WOW two chapters in one day I am on fire! I got so much motivation from so many edits of Marvel scenarios on tiktok and felt the need to keep continuing on with this fanfic!!