"A Mother's Edge"

Prompt: Yelena Belova is now the mother of her three year old daughter Emma Belova, they are at the park, where Emma is riding her bike. It’s been three years since Yelena Belova abandoned the life of her assassin lifestyle for Emma. Her past comes back to haunt her when both the red room and shield come into her life. Her older sister Natasha brings trouble. Yelena is forced to defend herself and her child from forces who want Yelena to return to being the cold ruthless swordswoman she was as the white widow. Yelena in the past was known for her dangerous swordsmanship wielding her katana with unrivaled precision and versatility; her technique is based on battōjutsu (drawing blade techniques), a style of Japanese swordsmanship which involves directly attacking with quick, precise sword slashes through drawing the sword from the scabbard. However, it is also mixed with other hints of Japanese-styled swordsmanship but also with a bit of iaidō/iaijutsu (which normally involves quick-drawing the blade for an attack before re-sheathing it to take on another incoming attack). When her katana is still unsheathed, Yelena also often uses the scabbard itself as a weapon, using it for blunt strikes, or to block an enemy's attack. Due to this style, Yelena commonly wields Yamato with one hand, holding the scabbard with the other. On lesser foes, the speed, precision, and discipline bestowed to her allowed her to outpace and utterly them cut down as if akin to an artform; with great concentration in only splits of a second and issuing a number of blows at her discretion, one of yelena's signature traits is to time her victim's demise, and sheathe in sync with the damage done, resulting in a display of destruction that slays the opposition before they could even realize it. Yelena is forced to grab her katana and fight back to make sure her daughter has a childhood. This mother will always protect Emma from her past.

Story Parts

Part 1

New Life

The warm sunshine cast a gentle glow over the park, illuminating the vibrant colors of the playground equipment and the ...

Part 2

**Chapter 2: A Glimpse of the Past**

The warm sunshine cast a gentle glow over the park, illuminating the vibrant colors of the playground equipment and the ...

Part 3

**Chapter 3: Red Room Rumblings**

The warm sunshine that had cast a gentle glow over the park just moments before seemed to fade into the background as Ye...

Part 4

**Chapter 4: SHIELD's Interest**

The warm sunshine that had cast a gentle glow over the park just moments before seemed to fade into the background as Ye...

Part 5

**Chapter 5: Natasha's Return**

The warm sunshine that had cast a gentle glow over the park just moments before seemed to fade into the background as Ye...

Part 6

**Chapter 6: Childhood Memories**

Yelena and Natasha stood side by side, surveying the aftermath of the brief skirmish. The Red Room agents lay defeated, ...

Part 7

Chapter 7: The Past Catches Up

The sun beat down on the park, casting a warm glow over the lush green grass and vibrant playground equipment. Yelena an...

Part 8

**Chapter 8: Katana's Call**

Yelena's hand instinctively went to her hip, where her katana, Yamato, waited patiently in its scabbard. She hadn't draw...

Part 9

**Battōjutsu Revival**

As Yelena stood ready, her katana at the ready, she felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through her veins. The Red Room ...

Part 10

**Chapter 10: SHIELD's Offer**

As Yelena stood panting, her katana still clutched in her hand, she noticed a group of agents approaching them. They wor...

Part 11

**Chapter 11: Mother's Resolve**

As they walked away from the park, Yelena couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being pulled back into her old lif...

Part 12

**Chapter 12: Natasha's Warning**

The sun cast a warm glow over the apartment, illuminating the quiet morning scene. Yelena sat on the couch, watching Emm...

Part 13

**Chapter 13: Training with Emma**

The sun shone brightly at the park, casting a warm glow over the playground. Yelena sat on a bench, watching Emma ride h...

Part 14

**Chapter 14: Ambush**

As they walked home from the park, Yelena's instincts flared. She could feel eyes on her, watching her. The warm sunshin...

Part 15

**Chapter 15: Fighting for Emma**

As the Red Room agents closed in, Yelena's grip on Yamato tightened, her fingers wrapping around the hilt like a vice. T...

Part 16

**Chapter 16: SHIELD's Backup**

The sound of sirens grew louder, and Yelena's gaze flicked towards the approaching vehicles. She could see the flashing ...

Part 17

Chapter 17: The Red Room's True Intentions

As Yelena walked alongside Maria Hill, the sounds of sirens and helicopters fading into the distance, she couldn't help ...

Part 18

**Chapter 18: Natasha's Hidden Agenda**

As Yelena sat in the dimly lit van, surrounded by SHIELD agents and equipment, she couldn't shake off the feeling that s...

Part 19

**Chapter 19: Final Confrontation**

The sun had barely risen over the city, casting a golden glow over the nondescript building that served as the Red Room'...

Part 20

A Mother's Edge

The battle was over, and Yelena felt a sense of relief wash over her. The Red Room's operation was dismantled, its agent...