A week later

Steve's POV

The issue of Ellesmere taking sides caused a major disagreement mostly between Peter and Wanda. He said she was innocent while Wanda insisted she was kicked out and locked up.

She healed slowly and had a lot of trouble standing up straight. Peter helped her most of the time. Somehow, they'd become a little friendlier than the first time they met.

We had several meetings with Fury, he suggested that she stayed with us in the Tower while the attack was under investigation. But ever since, the last attack, no other one had been made.

I, for one, had trouble deciding whether or not Ellesmere was a part of the bomb attack. She was so unpredictable. I could clearly remember what she had said to me.

"What sort of game are you playing? " I'd asked.
"The kinda game that gets you injured.  . . All the time!"

She did come out a few minutes before the bomb aimed for Thor. But was it a coincidence?.

I also noticed how odd she behaved whenever Thor was around. She talked less, and always had a sad look on her face.

I wondered if she acted that way because of the fact that she had saved his life or she was inwardly wishing she allowed the bomb hit him instead so he could be in pains.

I knew it wasn't that. She was always relaxed with every other Avenger but she seemed retreated every time he was present.

"How are you feeling today?" I asked strolling into her room. A girl sat next to her on the bed, i recognized her immediately. "Hello, Anne! "

Anne gasped quietly then whispered something to Ellesmere. Funny, how everyone called her by her name now.

"I'm okay, Steve. Thanks for asking" She answered struggling to stand up.

"No, sit down. You'll hurt yourself! "Anne said gently pushing her to sit back down.

If it wasn't for a few traits, they would've looked exactly the same. With Ellesmere taller than Anne and more beautiful and attractive and younger. Dang it, Steve. Why are you always noticing?

"We're going to be away for a short while - myself, Thor, Tony , Natasha and Clint. Sam's with Vision and Bruce in Salem. You'll have Peter to help out with anything you want and Anne too." I said going to open the door.

"Thank you Steve but Anne won't be staying for long" She said, her left eye twitched. Her voice was low but normal and according to her, she hadn't been able to use her powers and sometimes felt weak if she tried.

"And one more thing, don't let Wanda get to you. . .again!" I said with a knowing smile, she gave a little laugh. We all recalled how Wanda had gotten into her head making her lose control of her powers and almost destroyed the whole Tower as a result . Friday had to fill the air with tear gas to knock her out.

They've been out for each other ever since but i had a feeling Wanda disliked her because she has once locked her up in an electromagnetic force field and it almost cost Wanda her powers.

"Take care of yourself! " I said nodding at her and Anne before leaving the room.

I made my way downstairs to get my uniform then came back to brief Ellesmere about the situation in Salem which i had gotten a few minutes ago from Vision. Almost to the door, i halted sharply when i overheard Anne asking Ellesmere a very troubling question .

"Do they know who you really are yet ?"

My blood ran cold.

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