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Ariana’s POV
I sat in General Dreykov’s office trying my hardest to not move a muscle. In case this is a test of fear. Widow’s don’t feel fear they feel nothing like marble. I had another widow with me. Natasha Romanoff she was the best in her class from what I’ve heard. Only 8 years old and still top of her classes. Where as I’m 5 and pretty much at the bottom. Ariana Reznikoff I’m the weakest in my class I am surprised I’m not dead yet. I still managed to kill the man last week which is why I’m not dead yet.
The door opened and I tried not to flinch while Natasha was an emotionless mask. When the person enter I see the Iron Maiden. I tried really hard to stop the shaking but I couldn’t stop all of it. “Now both of you are going to Ohio under the watchful eye of Melina who will be your Mama. You are to act like normal children and go to school and after school Melina will keep up with your training. I have chosen you to because of you above average grades with the English language.”
“Do you both understand the assignment?” Dreykov asked and I nod but Natasha stayed silent. “I said did you understand,” Dreykov growled. “Yes General,” I said and Natasha nod, “yes Sir.” Dreykov smiled, “good Melina take the girls and pick up the youngest on your way out. She has not been trained to keep her mouth shut so she cannot now that this is a mission all she needs to know is you are her family.”
We walked out of the room following after Melina, “Ms. Iron Maidan?” I asked and her cold gaze stared at me, “from now on you call me Mama child.” I nod, “yes Mama.” As we walked down from Dreykov’s office. As we hit the street I see a man carrying a sleeping blonde. As Melina took hold of her I stood on my tippy toes and looked at the child in my new Mama’s arms, “what’s her name?” Mama bent down, “this is your little sister Yelena.” I touched her cheek and frowned, “How old is she Mama?” I asked and Melina looked at me, “she’s 2 years younger than you Ariana.”
We all got into the car and started driving to the airfield. “So where is this home base Mama?” Natasha asked and Melina looked in the mirror, “Ohio in the United States of America.” I turned to Natasha. “Hi I’m Ari,” I said and the 8 year old stared at me, “I do not make friends with the weak.” I looked down and stared out the window. “Natasha you have to be nice to your sister,” Mama said and I just kept staring out the window until we got to the airfield.
As the car stopped and we opened the door I see a big man next to the plane, “who’s that?” I asked and the man grinned, “I am your Daddy and you will be my girls.” I slowly nod but he picked me up and threw me into the sky. When he caught me I gripped onto him tightly, “please don’t do that again.” Daddy grinned, “my little scary cat.” He turned to Mama and Natasha, “my darling wife the plane is ready.” Mama rolled her eyes, “get the children locked in I’ll prep the plane.” I got put into a seat follow by Yelena and Natasha got in all by herself.
It didn’t take long before we were into the air and headed on our way to Ohio. I watch as the pretty clouds part for us. “Ariana? Natasha?” Both our heads turned to Mama. “Yes Mama?” She handed us a file, “these are your new identities. Learn them and try to get along.” I turned to Natasha who huffed and grabbed the file, “yes Mama.” I looked over at the file but Natasha glared at me, “you stay over there and I’ll read it. I don’t want to catch your weakness.” I looked down and Mama grabbed the file out of Natasha’s hand and puts it in mine, “Ariana will read it and you will learn to listen.”
Natasha glared at me and I gulped opening the file, “the mission is estimated for three to five years. We will be going under cover as a family of five. Melina and Alexei Johnson with their three kids Natasha 8, Ariana 5 and Yelena 3. Kids are to attend school and not stand apart. Any sip ups will be punished by Melina or Alexei. No burses are to be shown at any time.” As I finished ready the mission report I looked up to see Natasha nod and looked at Mama, “will I get punished for not talking to the weakling?” Mama sighed, “yes Natasha.” Natasha huffed and crossed her arms, “fine.”
It took a few hours for us to get to Ohio by plane but as we were preparing to go down the runway Melina grabbed me out of my seat and put me on her lap, “land the plane.” I shivered, “I don’t know how.” Mama grabbed my hands and started showing me step by step. I paid extra attention and as the wheels touched the ground I sighed out in relief. When the plane stopped Daddy got out and started to move the plane with his bare hands. It was kind of awesome that he is so strong.
As the plane was hidden, we all got out and there was an SUV waiting for us. I climbed inside and got in the middle while Yelena was put on one side Natasha got in the other side. “What are your names?” Mama asked. “Ariana Johnson,” I answered, and Mama turned to Natasha, “Natasha Johnson.” Mama nod and turned to Yelena who was still asleep. “Okay good girls,” Mama said, and Daddy started driving us to our new house. Daddy put the radio on and a nice song started to play. “What’s this?” I asked Mama and she turned to us, “this is music. People listen to it to relax.”
“I like this song,” I told Mama who nod, “it is a nice song.” As we got to the house it was huge. Daddy pulled the car up and got out then let us out. I crawled out of the car and as my feet land on the ground I ran over to the front door bouncing on my feet. Mama came over and unlocked the door. As soon as it was opened I looked all over the house seeing it already had furniture in it. “This is so nice,” I smiled and Mama came back downstairs, “come with me Ariana.” I nod walking up the stairs carefully and followed Mama to a room.
“This is your room,” Mama told me and I smiled, “thank you Mama.” I ran over to the bed and climb on top of it and cuddled against the comfy pillows. I felt the long trip catch up to me. “Mama is there night wear in here?” I asked and Mama turned back to me and got out a shirt and shorts, “this is what you sleep in while we are here.” I nod, “thank you Mama.” I stripped and got changed. “Good girl now get to bed,” Mama said and I nod, “okay Mama night night.” Mama sighed, “night Ariana.”