Steve's POV

"It was 9pm on a Saturday evening in the heart of Camelot, the cool breeze blew, the town busied with affairs of the night when suddenly, a creature of fire and water emerged from the ground. The women screamed, the men grabbed their weapons ready to fight off the creature when all of a sudden, the beast said 'Do any of you know the quickest way to get to a Starbucks around here? '" Clint narrated making everyone roll over in laughter.

"Jesus Christ, Clint! That is not how the story goes! "I said still choking from laughing so hard.

"That's exactly how the story went! "Clint defended nodding his head in approval as he watched us laugh hysterically. A soothing music played in the background as drinks went round making the atmosphere merrier.

"You are a terrible narrator. The worst in New York! "Stark said swiping through his phone screen.

"I'm doing a little remix of the whole long live King Arthur Pendragon thing! "He said laughing a little.

"Really? A Starbucks in the 6th Century?"Elles asked. I watched her intently. A week had rolled by after our fight in the Great Falls and she was practically glued to Thor. I had had strong suspicions ever since the day I saw her crying next to his bed.

I'd decided to pay Thor a visit that evening. I walked towards the lab when tiny sobs filled my ears, I stood well hidden away from view at the corner of the lab and watched in surprise at the scene that played before me.

"If I'd stayed away, none of this would've happened at all. I'm so sorry! "She sobbed clutching Thor's hand in hers bringing it up to her chin as she stared at his unconscious form. Tears rolled down her face freely. I'd never seen Ellesmere cry before but she looked truly sad. She constantly wiped off the tears with her sleeves and clutched Thor's hand tighter. He had an oxygen mask around his face and several stitches on his bare body, there was a large IV next to him sending energy fluids into his body through a tiny injection in his left hand.

"I promise that when you get better. I'll do all I can to keep you safe. . .even if it means going far away! I'll do it, just to keep you safe!" she said sniffing lightly.

Her words kept me thinking. Widow said something was going on for a long time ever since she was compromised, even before then, she had always acted strange around Thor. I wondered if anyone else noticed but I didn't want to bring it up without any proof.

The town seemed a lot quieter after the Orb was taken. It was as if Tigrahn himself had vanished into thin air, there were no sightings or attacks of any kind. But we knew better than to let down our guard, he was up to something and he needed time to do it.

Jane was hospitalized in Austin, she was unconscious for five days while Thor was just unconscious for a few hours, Thor had knocked the living daylight out of her but it wasn't in his right mind and he had a lot of apologizing to do. I still marvelled at some funny things that happened during the fight, like how Elles was able to make a hurricane and how, according to Peter, she was able to free the Orb.

Things were taking the right turns and I for one, didn't want anything to spoil the few happy moments we had. Elles said Tigrahn was going to destroy the world for reasons no one knew about but even though we weren't going to let that happen, we still had to live our lives to the fullest.

I looked at the pair. Elles and Thor were best friends ,no doubt, but there was something else there. I couldn't put my finger on it yet, the way Elles defended him even in harmless conversations and the way she stuck around him like a hen guarding her young chicks. This time, they didn't wear any matching outfits but they held their hair in the same style.

Thor had his rolled into a very tiny bun, while Ellesmere's was rolled into a large one. Their hair had the same shade of brown from their neck and the same shade of blonde everywhere else.

"Can you not sing out so loud when taking a shower? I can literally feel my skin crawl, you sound like a starving walrus! "Rhodes complained about Clint.

Clint laughed sheepishly, "You know what it's like having so much talent? "

"You're starting to sound like Mr Stark again! "Peter said and Clint pinched him under the elbow earning a wince from him.

"I am nothing like Tony! "Clint deadpanned then chuckled.

"Exactly! And you will never be, Legolas!"Tony said releasing the tie around his neck.

"What makes you think so? "Clint asked turning his attention to Tony.

"I know you were one of those kids who'd see my picture on a billboard and go all, Hey mom, I wanna be like Tony Stark when I grow up, he's so awesome and handsome and rich and smart!" Tony said and earned a laugh from Clint and I as he struggled to sound like a five year old boy.

"That was not how I sounded as a child! "Clint said shaking his head.

"What did you sound like then? Cause I've heard what you sound like as a singer! "Rhodes added earning another round of laughter.

"In his head, he's Adam Levine! "Nat said and we all made an "Ooooh " sound.

"Oh no, Nat, not you too!! "Clint exclaimed slapping his forehead.

"What can I do? I gotta join in the fun!" She said sipping her Brandy.

"Yeah, this is fun! The whole gang up against Barton is so much fun! "Clint said getting up. He staggered as soon as he got up.

"You're drunk Clint! "Elles said placing her wine glass on top of her head then swirled her eyeballs around making everyone laugh.

Clint chuckled at the demonstration "You can laugh all you want but I know that I had a little too less wine! "

"Okay then, how many fingers am I holding up? "Tony asked bringing up four fingers in the air for everyone, including Clint, to see.

Cling squinted his eyes at Tony's raised fingers, tilted his head, rubbed his face with his palms then repeated the whole process again and all the more, attracted laughter from his tiny audience. Even Tony snickered mischievously.

"Not so hawkeyed anymore huh! "Tony said putting down his hand. "You can't hold your liquor, man! "

"I think I need a nap, I'll see you guys in the morning! "Clint said staggering away.

Soon, the room bubbled with conversation. I talked to Nat about the latest recruits of SHIELD. Fury had found three siblings during an attack in Argentina. Two of them were oddly skilled in hand combat ,while the other one was a braniac. They didn't speak English and it was becoming a difficulty. Fury wanted Nat to do the interpreting and was always calling her like every two hours for the past week.

"So, they all have different surnames ?"I asked resting a hand on the side of the couch.

"They have the same mother but different fathers. I'm surprised how they get along so well. The eldest is 32 years old while the youngest is 25. She's really intelligent and could be a good spy if Nick would put her to good use. I mean, S.H.I.E.L.D already has a lot of brains behind the screen but they need more agents. "She explained with her glass of Brandy carefully held in between her fingers.

Just then, I saw Elles putting down her phone and wearing a very happy look. She stood up and Thor did too.

"I'll go with you! " I heard him say. I politely raised a hand at Nat, telling her to pause what she was saying and she also turned her attention towards them.

"Wait, go where? Where are you two going?" I asked raising my brows.

"The hospital called. Jane's awake at last and she's asking for me. I gotta go. I really need to see her! "She said tucking her phone in her shorts. She had great athlete legs.

"But it's late! "Nat offered even though she already knew that time didn't matter at all.

"That's why Thor's coming with me! "She said snaking her hand around his. He nodded and smiled at her.

"We'll call when we get there!! "She said turning to pick up her wine glass to sip the last contents of it.

"On your way out, please make sure Clint isn't sleeping all sprawled out on the table!"Nat said hiding her smile behind her glass.

Just then, Elles and Thor smiled at the same time and I could have sworn they looked exactly alike at that moment but it was only for a few seconds because they both turned at once to look at Tony who was obviously saying something to them.

Why did they look so alike? Something was definitely smelling fishy with those two. A voice in my head said. But they barely knew each other until she was confined to living at the Tower. Even then, she still looked very familiar to you. The voice ranted.

"Or you could give him a wet willy. "I heard Peter say as I snapped out of my thoughts.

"Clint is very easy to wake!" Elles said leading Thor out of the room.

"Noch feucht hinter den Ohren! "Nat said staring at Elles then shook her head.

"What does that mean? "Elles asked completely confused at Widow's language.

Wanda, who had been unusually quiet the whole time eventually spoke up. "It's German meaning you're still wet behind the ears especially when it comes to judgement of people and character! "

Elles laughed and Nat did too. "I still accept a wet willy though! "Nat said quietly turning her glass making her Brandy swirl around.

The pair left the room and I turned to look at Nat then opened my mouth to say something but she said it for me.

"They look strikingly alike when they smile!" Her voice was low enough for only me to hear. I was half shocked and half amazed that someone other than myself had noticed the resemblance.

"What do you think is going on? "I asked staring at the Brandy swirling inside the glass.

Nat stayed silent for a while then looked at me. "Why don't we just wait until things unfold themselves! "

I agreed with her on that one and from the corner of my eye, I saw Peter staring at us. He had been listening to our conversation the whole time.

Oooh, eavesdropping on the Cap and Widow. You know, a black widow is a deadly spider right? And Spider-Man is like, a spider, literally...... So Black Widow and Spiderman should be living in the same web, seeing eye to eye on stuff but they are two very different spiders and we cannot change that and why the hell am I talking about Spiders?  Lolzzz...

Anyhoo, things are taking delicious turns so lick your lips and prepare for more.

Did that sound weird because it didn't in my head. Lolzzz....

Thinking of a way to drop the bombshell on the Avengers. But it's gon happen anyway.

Stay updated for more.

Okay, Have fun y'all

Lots of love ❤❤❤
DuchessRI