Starks Pheonix {2}

Eight

Steve feel a swell in his chest at her words, that she called Bucky her uncle... 'We need to talk too..'.. He squeezed her hand.

'And we will, when you get out of here. So don't go making the doctors lives miserable. You will stay in the med bay until you are cleared, no pestering, understood?..'... She fixed him with a look, and Sam chuckled.

'Yes ma'am..'... Steve sighed.

'Really hard to tell who the parent is when you scold him like that..'.. Sam got up, patting Steve on the shoulder... 'I'm going to get some lunch, you want anything?..'

Izzy stepped back, leaning into Tony, feeling relieved that Rogers and Barnes were ok. They could do this, they could break Hydras hold on him, and he would be a great addition to the team.

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Izzy knew that Nat had been called before the senate committee and she was determined to show the world, exactly what she was. She had dressed in her Shadow suit, walking through the halls of the capitol building. She kept her gaze ahead as she strode in, her head held high.

Tony was on comm in her ear, keeping track of all agents, routes and the media. He wanted to be there with her, but knew this was something she had to do.

Pushing the doors open, she heard the clamouring of people around her, and she saw Romanoff sat at the desk ahead. Izzy didn't stop, and people parted for her.

'Quiet! What is the meaning of this?..'... One of the committee members asks, watching her as she came to stand beside Nat.

Izzy heard Nat let out a breath and mutter... 'You shouldn't be here..'

'Neither should you, but here we are..'.. She raised her voice for everyone to hear her... 'Hello again, did you miss me?..'.. She looked at each member, ensuring she had their attention... 'I'm a little hurt I wasn't invited, but no matter I'm here now..'.. She comes around the front of the desk, and perches on the edge... 'Any questions?'

One of the members cleared her throat... 'Why haven't we heard from Captain Rogers?..'

'Currently he's recovering for getting shot in the back, as well and a list of other injuries. I'm sure he sends his regards..'.. Izzy smirked beneath her mask, hearing Tony chuckle in her ear.

'Well he could explain how this country is expected to maintain its national security, now that you have laid waste to our intelligence apparatus..'.. Another said.

Izzy laughed loudly... 'You expect so much, all of you..'.. She looks around at them... 'You use me to do your dirty work in the shadows, but want him to be the poster boy again. Absolutely not, no..'.. She pushed off the desk, and turned to the gallery... 'Hydra was selling lies, not intelligence. This lot here, sit in their chairs passing judgment, pushing for others to do their work, and expect us to take the fall. No, not any more..'

She turned back to the committee... 'You want order, yet you court chaos. You issue orders, and expect obedience. Not any more. You all forget who and what I am, you forget that I am the one to do the missions you don't want made known. Tell me, do you think I will follow your commands any longer? I won't. Agent Romanoff, Captain Rogers will not be held accountable for YOUR mistakes. They are under my protection...'

She took a step forward... 'I can take down a whole goverment in a single night, remember? You come for them, you sign your death warrant. They are part of the Avengers, and will continue in that capacity along with Tony Stark, Dr Bruce Banner, Agent Clint Barton, Thor Odinson, Sam Wilson. Don't make another mistake, or it'll be your last..'

'That's a public threat, Agent Shadow, you will be court mashalled..'.. One of the male committee members stood, signalling for security... 'Arrest her, now..'

Izzy laughed aloud again, gesturing to Nat for her to stand. Izzy moved next to her friend, looking at the committee once again... 'You're not going to put me or them in prison. You know why?..'

'Do enlighten us..'.. Said the one that was standing.

Izzy glanced to Nat and nodded... 'Because you need us..'

'The world is a vulnerable place, and yes..'.. Nat looked over at the people in front of them... 'We're the ones best qualified to defend it. So if you want to arrest us, then arrest us. You'll know where to find us..'... Both of them turned, and strode from the room, as reporters started calling out their questions.

Neither of them said a word, as they headed to Nats car, and they got in and she sped off, heading to the tower in New York. Once they were far enough away from people, Izzy pulled off her mask, and began to strip in her seat. She had a vest and shorts on underneath.

'You think I went to far?..'.. Izzy smirked to Nat as she drove.

'No, I think you were very well behaved..'.. Nat chuckled.

Izzy tapped her comm, grinning... 'Hey hero, how's it all looking your end?'

'The media is loving you both right now, with many speculating as to who you are. There's an uproar about the threat of you being arrested, I'd say a 90/10 in your favour. Some are wondering if you two are a couple..'... She heard his amusement and she giggled, turning to Nat.

'There's quite a few out there wondering if you're my woman or not..'.. Izzy patted Nats thigh.

'I wish. Shame Stark isn't open to sharing..'.. She glanced at Izzy, knowing Tony could hear her.

What can I say, I'm greedy..'.. Tony replied in her ear, making her laugh again.

'We're on our way home hero. Get the food and drinks ready, we're celebrating..'.. Izzy grinned, sitting back in her seat and looking out the window.

This was another chapter closed, and she hoped that the next part, wouldn't be as bad. They all needed a breather.

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