The six members of the Avengers sat around a table. Just over a month had pass since the battle with Loki and the Chitauri had ended and Director Fury had called them all into a meeting, which none of them seemed to be too pleased about.

"Fury does realise that some of us actually have things they could be doing with their time?' Tony Stark said to no one in particular after getting tired of waiting for the director for the amazing grand total of two and a half minutes. The others just ignored him, too used to Tony's sarcastic comments to give him answer.

Just then, Director Fury walked into the room and closed the door behind him with a solid thud.

"You're all here, good." Fury said "As you all know, Loki is locked up in Asgard and will not be escaping any time soon"

"Loki is being punished for his crimes and will not be leaving the prison of Asgard" The Demi-god, Thor, confirmed.

"Earth is safe for now, but it is reasonable to assume that in the future, another threat will arise."

"I think we've got the whole 'saving the world' thing down pat" Stark said smirking as he began to stand up "so if that's all I'm going to-"

"Sit down and shut up, Stark" Natasha Romanoff growled. She wanted this meeting to be short and sweet, but with Stark and his egocentric ways, it was becoming clear that it was not going to happen. Tony raised his hands in surrender and sat back down.

"However" the director continued as if he had never been interrupted "Yes, the Avengers managed to beat Loki and the Chitauri, but it was a close call. In the future, S.H.E.I.L.D hopes that it won't be such a close fight.

This is why it has been decided that there will be a new member added to the Avengers Initiative. This person was just a backup plan but-"

"You had a backup plan?" Tony questioned.

"You're asking me if I had a backup plan Mr Stark?" Fury said raising an eyebrow "I am the super spy. My secrets have secrets. Of course I had a backup plan." Director Fury smirked at the chance to let Stark know that yes, yes he does know everything and anything he does or says.

"But it was decided that it would be more useful if this person was added as a permanent addition to the Avengers than just a backup plan."

"And what was this 'back up plan'?" Doctor Banner asked quickly as Tony opened his mouth to say something else that was probably offensive.

"She" Fury said "is one of S.H.E.I.L.D's best agents. She was on a mission in North Siberia during Loki's attack, but the idea was that if the Avengers were to fail she would step in to help."

"She?" Steve mumbled quietly to himself. Even after seeing Agent Romanoff and countless of other women fighting, it was difficult for him to process the idea of a woman being on the frontline. It went against every ideal and moral he was brought up with.

"I'm not against the idea of another female on the team" Stark said with a cocky grin on his face. This only caused Fury to chuckle.

"I believe that you will be taking your words back after meeting her Stark. Agent Evans, come in."

At his command a young female walked into the room. She was a medium height with a slim build. Her long dark hair was pulled back into a pony tail. With a gun strapped onto her hip and clothed in dark fighting gear, everything about her screamed 'do not mess with me'. She surveyed the room with bright, intelligent brown eyes, when her gaze settled on Tony, a frown formed on her face.

"Clarissa?" Stark said with his mouth hanging open.

"I thought you said that he wouldn't be here" she said to Director Fury.

"I lied" Fury said calmly. Agent Evans sighed and looked as if she was being forced to do something extremely unpleasant as a pained expression crossed her face.

"Hi... Dad."