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━︎━︎━︎━︎𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 the snow. And maybe that's why she was enjoying this mission a little more than she should be. Currently in her wolf form, Olivia ran through the snow, the coldness of the compacted water bringing her a sense of comfort that the warmth of her fur never could. She didn't mind the explosions around her, she didn't mind the conversation going on between her other Avengers teammates, she was too busy on taking down HYDRA agents and trying her very best not to rip them to shreds.

She ran through the snowy woods, a growl escaping her lips as she jumped off a hill, landing on two more of HYDRA's men, roughly headbutting one and biting down on the others wrist until his gun fell from his hand, a scream leaving his lips as blood poured from the wound until he fell to the ground unconscious. The wolf licked her chops, eyes snapping around to her surroundings, spotting Natasha a little ways away, fighting off three guys as she spoke something in the coms. 

     Artic―︎the name in which Olivia had given the wolf―︎trotted over to Natasha, her tongue lolling from her mouth as she casually bit another of the men, throwing him into a tree. Natasha glanced towards the wolf, gently smiling at her. "You missed it," Natasha hummed. "Steve just said language to Tony after he said shit." The wolf barked in amusement. Natasha smiled. "I thought you'd get a kick out of it."

The two continued their fighting, before the wolf's ears perked up at a certain sound. Natasha, having head it as well, was quick to snap her head towards the direction. The two watched as Clint was hit in the side, quickly falling to the ground. Natasha yelled his name, running over to him with Artic following after her. She was quick to place herself in front of Clint as more shots went off, so if one were to hit it would hit her instead of Clint or Natasha who was checking on the man. A growl left her lips as she snapped her head towards the bunker that was shooting at them.

     "Olivia, don't―︎!" Natasha warned but Olivia ignored her, running towards the shots, barely missing them herself before attacking the soldiers around it, snapping her head towards Bruce as he ran towards the bunker in his Hulk form. She was quick to run out of the way, watching the giant green man destroy the bunker. With a grunt of thanks, the wolf ran back over towards Clint, nudging his shoulder with her snout and laying down beside him, watching as he lifted a hand, placing it on the top of her head and gently running his hand along her fur.

     Natasha pressed a finger to her ear, speaking to the others. "Clint's been hit pretty bad guys, we're going to need evac."

     Not a few moments later, Thor was landing beside of them. Natasha stood up, moving out of the way but the wolf just growled, not wanting Thor to come any closer, wanting to keep Clint close by. Her overprotectiveness was even worse in her wolf form. Knowing this, Clint suppressed a pained groan, turning his head to look at the wolf, nodding his head. "It's okay. I'll see you on the jet."

Natasha placed a hand gently on the wolf's back, assuring her it was alright. Because even though the wolf was Olivia, it was more animalistic than when Olivia was actually herself. She had more animalistic tendencies, something she couldn't really control. The comfort of Natasha's hand made her huff, cold air leaving her nostrils as she took a few hesitant steps back, watching as Thor grabbed onto Clint, lifting him up before flying into the air and taking him back to the jet.

     When they were about to go back to fighting, they stopped when they saw the opposing team start to surrender. The two exchanged a look before Natasha spoke to the others. "We're locked down out here." Natasha listened for a moment before turning her head, eyes searching for Banner and wars listening for him. She glanced back towards the wolf. "Get on the jet. I'm going to get Banner." The wolf nodded once, running away from Natasha and towards the jet.

As soon as she got onto the jet, she was quick to squeeze into her tiny compartment which allowed her to change from her wolf form and into her human form. She grabbed the clothes that had been waiting for her, quickly pulling them over her body before shoving her way out of the small compartment and towards Clint who was laying on a table. She quickly joined his side, reaching forwards and grabbing his hand.

     "You alright?" Olivia whispered.

     Clint forced a smile. "Just dandy."

     "I should've used my shield." Olivia whispered, shaking her head, ignoring the others as they started to get on the jet.

     "You couldn't." Clint denied, shaking his head. "You were in your wolf form, you don't have access to your other powers when you're in that form, you know that."

     "I know." She nodded, turning her head when Natasha and Bruce got on the jet, Natasha finding a blanket and giving it to Bruce who wrapped it around himself. Once everyone was on the jet, Tony went to the pilot's seat and took off. They had completed their goal, getting the scepter in their grasp so that Thor could take it back home. Natasha took a seat in the co-pilot's seat whilst Steve and Olivia started hooking Clint up to an IV and everything.

A little while later, Natasha stood from the seat, placing a hand on Olivia's shoulder as she stopped beside of her, staring down at Clint and offering her a small smile. Olivia reached up, placing her hand over Natasha's, grabbing her hand and giving it a small squeeze before the redhead walked away and over to Bruce. Thor and Steve walked over to the scepter, looking down at it and examining it whilst Olivia stayed by Clint, softly talking to him and smiling as they joked with one another.

     Her head turned at the sound of Natasha's voice. "Thor, report on the Hulk?"

     Thor turned, hands on his hips as he placed a smile on his face. "The gates of Hel are filled with the screams of his victims." Natasha snapped her head towards the god in disbelief. Noticing, he tried to correct himself. "But not the screams of the dead, of course. No, no, wounded screams. Mainly whimpering, a great deal of complaining and tales of sprained deltoids and gout." Bruce had his face in his hands, Olivia shaking her head in amusement.

     "Hey, Banner, Dr. Cho is on her way in from Seoul." Tony changed the subject. "Is it okay if she sets up in your lab?"

     Bruce nodded. "Uh, yeah, she knows her way around."

Olivia gave Clint's hand a small squeeze before walking towards the jet, taking a set and leaning her head against the cool wall of the jet. She listened as Tony allowed Jarvis to take control of the jet, making his way over to Thor and Steve whilst Natasha stood up and made her way over towards her girlfriend of one year. Natasha sat down beside Olivia, looking at her for a moment before reaching forwards and pushing the hair from Olivia's face, making the woman open her eyes, turning her head to look at Natasha.

     "You look exhausted." Natasha told her.

     "I am." Olivia answered. She shook her head. "Amethyst's nightmares have been getting worse. I'm starting to get worried about her, Nat."

     Natasha nodded. "Me too. There isn't anything we can do. We've tried, but she won't let us put her on medicine or anything."

     "We're her parents, Natasha. We're both of their parents. We have to do something."

     Natasha's lip lifted upwards slightly. "Who knew that my first intimate relationship would allow me the chance to raise two twin girls." She grabbed Olivia's hand, running her thumb over it as she nodded her head. "Don't worry, Liv. We'll figure something out, we always do." They could tell they were about to land.

     The jet doors opened and Olivia looked towards Natasha. "You go with Clint. I'll be there in a minute." Natasha nodded, standing up and following the medical team as they dragged Clint from the jet and towards the lab. Olivia made her way out of the jet, not at all surprised to see the twins appearing from the elevator, stepping out and glancing towards Clint as he was pushed by them, the two waving at Natasha as she passed by.

     Olivia made her way towards them, causing the two eleven year old's to walk towards her. She was quick to hug them both, placing a kiss on the top of their heads. "How'd training go?"

     "Good." Ivory beamed.

     "I'm gaining more control," Amethyst stated proudly. "Maybe I can join you on one of our missions soon."

     Olivia chuckled, ruffling her hair. "Nice try."

     "Do we have to wait 'til we're eighteen?" Ivory whined as the three started making their way towards the elevator.

     "Yes." Olivia nodded. "I want to keep you all out of harms way as much as possible. I can't control what you do at eighteen. Hell, I can barely control you two rascals now." They laughed and Olivia smiled.

     "Is Uncle Clint okay?" Amethyst asked, eyes peering up at her mother with worry.

     Olivia looked down at her before giving her a reassuring nod. "He's going to be just fine, Ames, I promise. He's got the best Doctor in the world working on him right now. He'll be as good as new before you know it." She looked between the two. "You don't need to worry about him. Your Uncle Clint is strong, he isn't going down without a fight. This I can promise you."

     "But. . .he's only human."

     "Ivy!" Amethyst hissed.

     "What? Did I say something wrong?"

     "No, you didn't say anything wrong." Olivia denied. "You're right, he is only human. We all are, some of us just have abilities. He may be human, but he can shoot an arrow like it's nobody's business. Natasha is the same way." She softly sighed, looking ahead of her. "You never have to worry about us, okay?" The elevator doors opened and she pressed a kiss to their heads. "Now, I know that you two have homework. I'm going to go check on Clint. You two get it done, maybe I'll let you come down to Tony's after party."

Immediately getting excited, the two twins cheered before running out of the elevator, allowing a chuckle to leave the older woman's lips before she pressed a button on the elevator that would send her to the floor that Clint was currently on and where Natasha was patiently waiting for her.