the red thread | natasha romanoff
itsalwaysbratsummer
(OLDER WOMAN X YOUNGER WOMAN RELATIONSHIP)
After the events of Civil War, Natasha Romanoff discovers a final remnant of the Red Room-where she finds Yvette Sokolova, a 21-year-old Russian operative trained to replace her. Haunted by the girl's pain and eerie resemblance to her past self, Natasha rescues Yvette and brings her to the Avengers under SHIELD supervision, arguing for her protection instead of imprisonment.
As Yvette undergoes reconditioning and training, Natasha becomes her mentor-her only trusted figure in a world that still sees her as a weapon. But Natasha's attachment grows into something deeper, darker. She's falling in love-obsessively, dangerously-with the one person she was supposed to protect, not claim.
And if anyone dares to touch Yvette, Natasha will burn the world to keep her safe.