Chapter 1

With Odin close to death, Thor and Loki return to Asgard in order to face the looming threat of the Dark Elves. Meanwhile, Natasha chooses to remain on Earth while the love of her life is off fighting for his kingdom for over a year. While on Earth, Natasha faces the impending conflict of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra as well as the Winter Soldier as she forms new friendships with Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers. When the two finally end up in the same realm again, they are forced apart by a hidden force that had been lurking in the shadows for over two years.

**MANY CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY BELONG TO MARVEL**
**PLOT LINE OF CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER BELONGS TO MARVEL**
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