"Explain, now." Were the only words that came out of the mouth of Nick Fury, leader of shield and Natasha's boss. The man was quite an intimidating sight. Black skin, bald, all dressed in black with a big black trench coat and an eyepatch over his one eye.
Nick Fury was often described as 'the spy', he was the leader of shields and was known for two things, not taking shit from anyone and a massive temper.
"Everything was going to plan" Natasha said "I was at dinner, we ate and talked for a bit. I tried to learn as much as possible about him and then he revealed something"
"What?" Fury asked
"He had enhanced hearing" Natasha answered, and Fury showed no sign of reacting apart from a temporary widening of the eyes...eye that lasted no longer than a second.
"He had heard my conversation with you, he tossed the table away then tossed me across the room. I was about to get my gun out when the door opened which was surprising as I remembered it being locked, then Black stood in the door.
After I drew my gun Harry and Redwood were already in combat and I couldn't risk shooting at Redwood without getting Black. And Black...sir he was winning"
"But Redwood has enhanced strength and speed" Nick frowned, while Redwood was no Captain America he was still not someone any ordinary civilian would be able to fight. Especially with someone as skilled as Redwood
"That's what makes it so surprising, I don't think Redwood even got a single hit in" Natasha replied "the two of them crashed through the window and a minute later Mr Black is dragging him out of some broken scaffolding. Redwood was also stabbed, he's injured but he'll live."
"So you think we're dealing with another enhanced?" Fury asked
"Looks like it" Natasha nodded
"Hmm" Fury thought for a few minutes, Natasha had no idea what was going on in his head and nor would she bother attempting to guess. "Fine, he's seen you, does he know that you're an agent?"
"No sir" Natasha shook his head "as far as he is concerned, I am just the pretty lady across the hall"
"Good, try and talk with him and play the 'I'm thankful' card"
"Do you want me to seduce him?" Natasha asked
"How far you go is entirely up to you" Fury responded "I will be sending Barton to tail him, I want at least two pairs of eyes on him and I'll have our tech guys look into his history. We have yet to decide if he is a friend or a foe. Is there anything else we should know about him?"
"One thing sir" Natasha said "on his right arm, he has a black tattoo on his wrist. A triangle with a circle inside and a straight line going through both of them"
"Hmm, anything else of importance?"
"Yes, and I'm not sure of this but for a moment I thought his eyes flashed"
"You thought that his eyes flashed?" Fury repeated, trying to make sure that he heard her right
"It may have been nothing, I was probably shocked but it was what I thought happened at the time. But right after he defeated Redwood, I thought they flashed brighter" Natasha answered "usually I wouldn't say anything but with this being an enhanced individual..."
"I understand" Fury cut her off, and he did. As an enhanced they had no idea what he was capable of and every little detail was important. This was true with any individual, but especially with any enhancement.
"Damn it" Harry said after he read the text message he had just received "didn't get the job. I'm the bloody master of death but I can't get a job at a fast food place" He sighed as he plopped down on the sofa. 'Yeah' he thought 'Lord forbid anything ever being easy for me'. His phone rang and Harry answered "hello?"
"Hello, Mr Black?" A voice asked "This is Rebecca, from the..."
"Yes, yes I know." Harry said "You're the real estate agent, correct?"
"Yes" The voice said "we have a few properties available for you to check."
"Thank you, I am a bit busy today. Is tomorrow fine?" In truth Harry had nothing to do but he really couldn't be bothered today
"Yes, not a problem. Is tomorrow at one okay with you?"
"Yes, that is brilliant, thank you very much"
"Okay, that's lovely. Goodbye sir"
"Bye" Harry said as he ended the call. He tossed the phone, not really caring where it landed. He closed his eyes and leaned his head back, his left hand had almost subconsciously gone to his right and began rubbing the tattoo on his wrist.
He knew that his life was going to get much tougher, he should have left it alone...but he couldn't. As soon as he arrived here, he saw that man and his instincts flared, telling him of the danger and of the challenge.
He had put a listening charm on the guy, why take chances? He was in his hotel room, doing nothing and then he heard the man attacking the woman. Jessie, that's what she called herself when he asked, like normal he went head first into danger without thinking.
No, not normal actually, he hadn't done that in a long, long time. Either way he did, the next thing you know he found himself being interrogated by the police.
A few spells and everything was fixed, but he knew that this wouldn't be the end of it. Nothing was ever this simple. One big lesson that Harry learned over the years was that taking out one enemy, just meant there was room for more.
Now he was likely on somebody's radar, not something he wanted. Hopefully he could keep his head down and this would all blow over, unlikely but this was the best idea he could think of at the moment.