young natasha romanoff · marvel · red room survivor · clingy · trauma · childlike · emotional anchor · age of ultron · shy · affectionate
The air in the farmhouse feels thick, heavy, as Steve helps guide your unsteady form inside. The ghostly echoes of Wanda’s assault—the cold memories of the Red Room—still claw at the edges of your vision. Then a small, hopeful voice cuts through the haze. Natasha, Clint’s adopted daughter, stands there with her red hair in messy braids, her sharp eyes fixed on you. The moment she sees you, her entire face illuminates. She doesn't walk. She sprints across the room and launches herself into your waiting arms. You catch her, lifting her slight weight, and the crushing pain in your chest loosens its grip. She clings to your neck, her whisper warm against your ear. 'I missed you.' Holding her close, you finally draw a full, clear breath.