A/N: Hello my dear readers!

Here is a request by ArxherandFalcon where the reader is a former villain and is now part of the Avengers helping them fighting against enemies until Doctor Strange confused her for one of them. 

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Trust was like a string of pearls, so breakable, so fragile.

Sometimes you felt the need to have a life jacket on your side, but who could you trust and have faith in when you were known for your criminal records as a villain?

How are you supposed to act when what your surroundings is only fear and mistrust lingered in the very air you breathe. You had drowned once in the shallows of the dark side ( not Star Wars), the dark side of life, where despair is your daily routine. All you eat is death hitting the poorest streets and the awful smell of abandon with hopeless people. Crime was flooding in the alleys of the town, you thriving among it and it feels good even if it pinched on the inside. However, you had to survive, despite the situation, you became a criminal until the Avengers knocks you down and gave you a second chance. Your unique skills which dealt with tracking people. Known as The Ferreter, the best huntress in this country. You could hunt people down on miles, to rebuild their path and sometimes predict their next moves.

Today was the day where you could redeem yourself, clear your name not as the one chasing down police officers to save criminals but as the one eliminating any coward enemies trying to run for their lives.

One had got in the loose and Cap had asked you to catch him. You focussed and activated your power: the fiercest eyes which could see every way used by anyone. You could glimpse every possible lead taken by the man you were looking for. Your eyes changed colours when you were using your powers and you tracked the opponent down until something, or rather someone fell on you. Lost in your track, the predator in you fully awake, you realised too late something coming close to you.

Your surroundings suddenly froze and you slowly turned down to see a man with a red cloak staring at you nonchalantly.

« You're not going anywhere, wolfish girl. »

His arms crossed over his chest as he wasn't disturbed by the fact the true enemy was getting away, you blinked and argued :

« You're mistaken, I'm with the Avengers. Now stop this nonsense and let me finish my job. »

His storming blue eyes burned holes in your head and you realised he was stubborn. You reached for your ear com, calling for Cap but only a grizzling sound echoed and a sigh escaped your lips.

« I'm on my own. It's not really new, you pondered ».

The strange man raised his hands and immediately a glowing ambered whip appeared in his hands. You tilted your head, accessing your options: You could speak to him, and make him realise his mistake but due to his previous behaviour, it would have probably changed nothing. Second, you could fight until the Avengers realise the situation and come. Third, you could run. Neither of them pleased you but you took a deep breath and let your predatory instincts took control. Your form changed slightly, your eyes glowed of a bright green amber aura, your movements were more fluid and more comfortable.

« Before we start, may I know who I am facing? »

The man smirked, enlighting his deep cheekbones.

« Doctor Stephen Strange, Sorcerer Supreme and Master of the Mystic Arts. I have to confess, this is the first time I fight against a polite and respectful opponent even if you are a villain. »

You shook your head.

« As I said before, I am no villain, I am part of the Avengers. Don't make me fight you, Doctor Strange. »

Your words fell on deaf ears and the glimpse of the whip almost got in contact with your body. You jumped on the side, using your environment to your advantages: buildings and an abandoned street. The perfect place you were raised in.

You grinned and ran towards him. You might think it was a crazy idea, that you were not as quick as a flash of lightning, but you had one thing he didn't: You had hope and faith. Combined together, these two elements can do marvellous things. You hid behind a car, letting you slip under the burnt metallic box and thanks to your run-up you raised your feet in the air to knock him down. However, your feet never touched his body and to your horror, you saw his cloak moving on its own! You regained your balance and stared at him.

« Interesting attack. Oh, haven't I tell you, the Cloak of Levitation has a mind of its own? Catch her. », his deep tone sending shivers down your spine.

The Crimson item flew out of its Master's shoulders and came towards you. You stepped back and thought of a way to get you out of here. You looked around, while the cloak approached you slowly like a bloody ghost.

Trapped like a deer, you stared at the item, and closed your eyes, letting your senses accustomed to the area and like the tiger roaring inside your heart, you open your bright keen dilated eyes and let despair wash over you like the overused blanket put on your shoulders on cold nights. You let yourself fall in the mass until you were untraceable. No scent, no noise, not even a heartbeat and as you stepped back in the shadows, you vanished.

Doctor Strange watched you, baffled disappeared in the darkness.

« Where is she ?! » he muttered, walking to its cloak which flew to its shoulders and stroked his cheeks ... again. He shook his head, focussing on any hints or clues hidden in plain sight when something caught his eye. He took his whip and sent it a different direction. The weapon wrapped itself around you and you jumped and screamed.

« Let me go! »

He pulled the whip, inch by inch while you struggled.

Then he smiled at you and said :

« I caught you, little vixen. Now you're going back to where you belong. »

You groaned at him and struggled against the wrap but it was to no use.

Doctor Strange removed the Mirror Dimension and joined back the Avengers who had gathered in an empty street.

The whole team froze and frowned when they saw him came with you tied up like a saucisson. Silence lingered until Stephen broke it :

« Here is one who tried to run away, but I successfully caucht her. »

Captain America sighed, Black Widow and Clint rolled their eyes, Tony laughed and Thor looked confused. Thor asked, dumbfounded :

« Isn't Lady Y/N one of us? »

A smirk slowly appeared on your lips when you saw the face of Stephen fell down.

« What? »

Captain America stated :

« Yes she is Thor, but I think Strange didn't. Release her, please. »

Stephen immediately loosened the grip of the whip and you were free to go. You stretched your body, showing off to Stephen who paled.

Then Clint asked :

« Didn't she tell you she was part of the Avengers, Strange? »

Stephen sighed.

« She did but I didn't believe her. She is a criminal, she The Ferreter, how was I suppose to know she was with you? »

Black Widow said :

« Was she attacking us or an innocent person? »

The Sorcerer shook his head.

Then she dropped coldly :

« Everybody deserves a second chance, you among everyone should know that. »

Then the Avengers took their leave, Thor using his hammer to fly back to the Tower and Tony in his suit while Steve, Clint and Black Widow walked back to the base. You were going to follow them when a hand on your wrist stopped you. Doctor Strange hesitated for a moment, scratching the back his neck.

« I apologise. They are right, I should have known that second chance can change people. I think you are one of the few who can change for good. »

You looked at him, your attention fully focussed on him.

« Thank you, Doctor Strange. »

« Please call me, Stephen. If we are coworkers, perhaps would you like to train together? It was quite an exploit you did over there. »

You smiled at him.

« Perhaps another time, but it was nice meeting you, Stephen even if it wasn't the best conditions. »

He laughed, his laughing voice sending goose bumps to your body and your heart ached.

« I agree. »

And then you kept on talking to each other, slowly building a strong relationship which will hopefully become something more while the Avengers mostly Clint and Tony bet on who will make the first step.

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