Can you write another Black Hill and Root/Shaw crossover? I've just marathon-ed the entire show for the first time and I have a lot of feelings... (Collaborating to help a number (who is of interest to S.H.I.E.L.D.) maybe?)
This can’t be happening. This shouldn’t be happening. And yet…
All Maria and Natasha had been doing was walking their dog Tucker. He was actually more of a shared dog since Sam took him sometimes but whatever. How were they supposed to know that Tucker and Bear were from the same litter? The dogs spot each other on the path and go bounding towards each other. That’s when Maria sees the owners of the other dog being dragged the leash, she lets out a long suffering sigh. Why? Natasha is busy trying to keep ahold of Tucker’s leash and doesn’t notice yet. At least until she spots a familiar face.
“Root?” This really…. she doesn’t have the energy for this right now…
“Hey Sameen…” says Maria.
“So I’m not the only one you let call you by your name?” teases Root. Shaw rolls her eyes.
“Commander Maria Hill, former boss” says Shaw by way of introduction.
“And team mate. Nat, I take it you already know her friend?” asks Maria.
“Root. She was an unexpected wrinkle in a job I had. Tasered me” explains Natasha with a fond smile.
“Friends ever since” finishes Root with a smirk. A smirk that Maria is used to seeing on Nat’s face. Maria knows of Root’s reputation so it makes her slightly nervous.
“We have a number…” says Root.
“A number??” repeats Natasha not following. She notes that Maria seems to know what’s going on though.
“We have an understanding. Your group handles the numbers, we take the-”
“Murderous robots?” interjects Root with a raised eyebrow.
“That was the boys fault” explains Natasha with a shrug. Boys and their machines.
“The number?” prompts Maria.
“Harley Keener? One of yours” answers Shaw.
“A gifted?” asks Root, more than just a little curious.
“No, just someone who checks in. He’s like a Stark protege” answers Maria.
“So when does the fun start?” asks Shaw.
Harley has never liked guns. This time the amount of gunfire was practically deafening. At the sound of the first shot, he’d hit the deck and covered his head. Just like the Mechanic had advised. Calling him Mr. Stark sounded weird for some reason.
He recognized Maria Hill but not the black haired woman that came with her. He spotted Black Widow for a moment but then a woman with brown hair was pulling him outside. He moves only when Maria gives him a nod. The gunfire stops then there’s an explosion. The woman with brown hair grins.
Harley is safe. Tucker and Bear have a scheduled play date once a month. Maria talks guns and weapons with Shaw and Natasha shares laughs with Root.
Clint has no idea what is going on but has never been more afraid.
