Chapter One
Alice took a step off the helicopter onto the smooth blacktop. She looked up slightly to no one's notice and studied the people around her, then continued over to a secure entrance door.
Everyone was staring at her; she knew that. At this point she wouldn't be surprised if the entire building already knew of her presence. News travels fast, especially in an intelligence agency.
Shaking her head to herself, Alice walked through the hallways until she came to a familiar silver door. She looked over the bold black lettering before she took a deep breath.
Main Operations Room of S.H.I.E.L.D
She silently waited for a second before going to open the door, but paused.
'Honestly, I thought she would get here later. One of the only agents to show up this early for a mission.'
A low voice came from behind her, she turned to meet a black dressed figure in a matching trench coat walking towards her.
One of the perks of being able to hear thoughts, you get inside Fury's head, she thought with a smile before replying.
"You know me, Nick. Was always one to show up early for a party." He narrowed his eyes at her as he came to stand in front of her.
"Agent Bianco, I do not appreciate when people sift through my brain."
"Nice to see you too, Nick!" She cheerily said with a quick hug that made Nick stiffen and Alice smirk. She let go and he returned the gesture with a glare as on looking agents gave the two looks.
"I expected to find you in your office, perhaps in a meeting with the World Security Council. You always were on speed dial for them." She said, while straightening the collar of her suit. She had a habit of doing that when she was nervous. Or intimidated. The side of Fury's mouth quirked up in a quick half-smile before his unemotional mask was replaced on his face.
"Shall we?" He asked opening the door for the petite brunette. She gave a small nod before walking through and closing the door behind her with a wave of her hand; right behind Fury's back. He closed his eyes and gave an irritated sigh. "You and Stark will be good friends, the show off and the egotistical billionaire." Alice gave a chuckle before sitting in one of the chairs around the big, metallic table. She threw her legs up to rest on the tabletop before turning her attention to the Director.
Fury then slid a manilla folder towards Alice, she levitated it in the air and quickly flicked it open. She raised her eyebrows and smiled, closing it back up before laying it on the desk.
"I don't know if I should be honored or offended. I'm mostly surprised that you only gave it level four clearance. Makes me feel warm and tingly, special."
"Feel normal. The only reason we have such an extensive file on you is because Agent Hill is a big fan of yours. So every detail of any moment of your life is right there. Hell, maybe even some things you didn't know about yourself." Fury pulled another file from behind him for Alice to examine.
"Here's your golden ticket. Everything you need to know and even some things you might not. I know how you feel about being thorough. So I took the liberty of making sure you were aware of all details." He stood up and turned towards the expansive, ceiling to floor windows. "I trust you can handle this easily."
Alice smirked as she eyed his back, "Never gets harder."
"Mission accomplished within 72 hours."
"I only need 48."
"Team of backup agents will be provided."
"Don't need them." Alice sighed and stood up. "Look, Fury, we both know that I can do this. There's no enemy contact involved and it's a simple in and out job. Get to the building, find the target, recruit and leave." Alice walked to the door and turned around to give a quick smile to Fury. "See ya soon, Director."
As she walked away, Fury sighed and leaned one arm against the glass. With everything about to come to light, he worried for his agents, all of them but something was different about Alice. She was one of his best agents, trained along side the likes of Hawkeye and Black Widow. He wanted to ensure the success of his best agents and keep them safe. She was one of the best agents though, so she could handle herself.
Alice walked further into the endless corridors of the building to where a jet was waiting for her. Quickly getting her weapons holstered into her suit, similar to Agent Romanoff's but navy blue, she ran into another woman with dark hair.
"Oh hello, Agent Bianco. How are you today? Heading out on a mission, I see." Agent Maria Hill noted. Alice smiled at her friend before replying,
"Angent Hill, I'm fine. How about yourself? And yes, Fury just briefed me on one." She stretched in her suit, getting ready for whatever the mission might need.
"Sounds like you'll be very busy. I should let you go now. Good Luck, stay safe." Agent Hill gave a head nod before turning and continuing down the corridor.
Alice smiled to herself and walked out onto the asphalt of the S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters seeing a jet nearby with a pilot leaning against the aircraft.
"Agent Bianco, I've been assigned to fly you to your destination. Agent Romanoff is waiting inside for you." He said with a small smile.
Really, Nick. I said I didn't need backup. Alice thought as she smiled back at him,
"Pleasure, and thanks." She said before walking into the jet and looking over at the red haired agent.
"Hey Alice. How was the tea party?" Natasha said with a small smirk. Alice smiled in response, she honestly loved being around the agent. They were good friends and always had witty banter prepared for each other.
"Mad Hatter needs to get his eye patch checked. I think it's getting too tight." Both agents smiled before sitting down and preparing for the flight. The pilot stifled laughter as he began takeoff.