I'm back my good friends with the third chapter in Doreen's crime fighting adventure, Breaking Point is going to be a ton of fun to write, and as the title suggests, a lot will be on the line in this story, as Shape, as well as new revelations will push Doreen to her quote on quote 'Breaking Point' as you will soon discover. Anyways I want to thank all the loyal fans who have followed this journey since March, well I'm happy to say, it's not even close to being finished. On to the show my good and loyal friends.
"Authorization Required." the mechanical voice came through the laptop.
" N," Nate replied in his calm voice, as the computer reviewed his voice, and granted him clearance, "open up a direct line to Director Fury." Nate ordered his computer, as the computer made all kinds of noises as Nate sat on the couch of his apartment, waiting for the connection to be established, as finally a line was secured and a familiar face appeared on camera, "Director Fury." Nate said in a respectful tone.
"Nate, good to hear from you son, how's Los Angeles?" Fury asked in his calm but commanding voice.
"If you've read my reports, than you know I'm not exactly thrilled I have to pose as a waiter, but other than that, it's mostly nice." Nate replied seriously.
"I've read your reports, and we are working to give you a better position, we are looking to give you a position as a possible middle-school history teacher, but I doubt that's the only thing on your mind, Nate." Fury said to his young operative.
"Your always one step ahead," Nate said with a small smile as he took a breath before continuing, "Los Angeles is not in great shape sir, and I willing to be we both know the reason why?" Nate asked his superior.
"You referring to the Shape?" Fury asked his agent.
"Mostly him, but the city is facing new problems," Nate said carefully, "operative Doreen Green and the Shape are constantly fighting almost every week now, on one side we've got a heroine who's trying to do the right thing, on the other side we've got a villain who want's to destroy the city for no obvious reason-." Nate said before Fury cut him off.
"I'm sure he has his reason, but we can't find it here at S.H.I.E.L.D., this guys a ghost, he seemingly came out of thin air." Fury said in a frustrated tone, which Nate could sympathize with.
"As I was trying to say sir, the civilians are caught in the crossfire when these two battle, and I think the city is starting to feel the strain," Nate paused as he took a breath., "their battles are costing thousands if not millions in property damage, business's are leaving Los Angeles, and the ones that remain are in fear of the ensuing battles between SG and Shape." Nate said, and that caused Fury to rub his chin in contemplation.
"Do you think Doreen is doing bad job, I could send S.H.I.E.L.D. forces and equipment to Los Angeles starting tomorrow if you think that's required." Fury asked the young agent.
"I think we should restrain from doing that," Nate said, and that confused Fury, "Doreen is doing a good job, she might cause a lot in property damage, but it's unavoidable damage, Shape is the one causing most of the problems, I've tried finding out about him, but as you said, he seemingly came out of thin air." Nate replied.
"If you think additional forces are not necessary then I'll restrain from sending any, for now," Fury began before taking a breath, "if this keeps getting out of hand, I will send forces to Los Angeles, I'm sure Mayor Anderson would like some reinforcements." Fury offered, only to be met with a huff from Nate.
"I'll be blunt, Mayor Anderson is a snake, I'm more than willing to bet he's corrupt, problem is, I've got no proof, otherwise I'd do something to oust him as mayor." Nate said bluntly, which caused Fury to nod in agreement.
"Let's get back on track, Nate," Fury said as he paused to take a breath, "Mayor Anderson aside, I as well have been worried about all the collateral damage, and I'm seriously thinking about sending in troops, regardless of your advice." Fury said, and that surprised Nate.
"No offense but you already said that, I get the point, but you put me in charge of keeping an eye on Doreen, and I'm doing my job, Fury if there is a problem, I'll be the first to call in backup, but I don't think it's needed." Nate said firmly, and that caused Fury to nod in agreement.
"Keep me in the ring, and don't forget you answer to me, not Doreen." Fury said as the line went dead, leaving Nate to ponder what he and Fury had just talked about.
He knew that Doreen was doing her job to the best of her ability, but she was still causing collateral damage, even though it wasn't fully her fault.
"How much longer can this city take this," Nate asked with a heavy sigh, "I never seen such support for a heroine despite all the damage she's been causing, I thought most young heroes and heroines would be treated like Spider-Man, but I guess Doreen is an exception, why is that though," Nate continued to ponder as he came up with no answer, "perhaps it's not for us to know..." Nate said as he stood up and walked into his kitchen to grab a glass of milk.
What do you think about Fury proposing to send troops to L.A.? Please tell me what you think.