Howdy readers! This is the newly edited version of Two Worlds! It includes deleted scenes, expanded dialogue, and new twists and turns that are not included in the older version. I hope you all read and enjoy what is in store for Sharon and Angel!
Dedicated to Kyla, who basks in my fear of peacocks
PROLOGUE
The forest seemed to be getting thicker as Angel and Sharon tried to keep running through, never stopping to catch their breath. Sharon cursed as she could hear their pursuers gaining on them
"WHOA!"
Sharon's foot got caught on a root and she whipped out and hit her head on something. She squinted her eyes open and saw a black shadow descending down before she blacked out.
CHAPTER ONE
Nick Fury waited patiently on the bridge of the SHEILD helli carrier awaiting the arrival of his guests. He remained perfectly still as the hum of SHEILD personnel worked around him. His ear twitched when he heard one of the doors open.
"But seriously though, why the cape?"
"I am the son of Odin, a prince of Asgard, this cape represents the status and respect I've worked hard for."
Tony Stark and Thor walked into the room and paused to look at each other, Tony sizing up Thor and thinking over his statement.
"Why do you look at me so curiously?" Thor asked, feeling uncomfortable and Tony's inspection.
"Trying to figure out if I would look just as good with a cape, but maybe in gold instead of the red." And with that Tony plopped himself into one of the seats at the meeting table and lounged back, comfortably crossing his feet on the table surface.
"So what do you need avenged now Fury?" Tony asked, already looking bored and restless.
"You forget that it's a team Stark, wait for the others."
"Well I figured you could tell me now and maybe I could fix the problem before you have to disturb the others." Tony began to fiddle around with one of his gadgets while Fury stayed silent, smirking slightly when thinking about what he was about to unveil to them.
A few minutes later three more arrived: Doctor Bruce Banner, Clint Barton, and Natasha Romanoff. Thor smiled and went to Bruce and shook his hand, "Good to see you old friend, how is the green one doing? Any chance for a fight?"
Bruce smiled and shook his head, "Not today, I'm keeping him dormant for now."
Ever since Thor first went up against the Hulk, it had been the first fight in a long time where he felt evenly matched, now the thought of going up against him for a grapple always gave him some anticipation.
"Well should he ever want to go a few rounds, I'll be happy to take him on. All in good fun of course," Thor said with a laugh, smacking Bruce on the back. Bruce stiffened slightly and did some breathing exercises.
"Whoa there," Tony said, walking over, "Careful with the swing drapes, we don't want the green guy coming out here."
"It's alright, I'm fine," Bruce said, taking a few more deep breaths and sitting down in a chair, "I learned to control my heart rate a while back."
"So that's your secret!" Tony exclaimed, "Well that's incredibly anticlimactic, I was hoping you were taking drugs or did a witch doctor's dance."
Bruce chuckled, "Sorry to disappoint but that's not my secret, it's just a way of calming my pulse in benign situations. I can't calm my heart when I get furious."
"The mystery lives on," Tony said with a nod, sitting down next to Bruce and relaxing once again.
Natasha and Clint sat on the opposite side and watched the exchange with amused expressions and exchanged knowing glances. They had worked long enough to be able to communicate thoughts with small facial expressions. Clint wasn't worried about Banner being on board the carrier, he trusted the doctor could control himself.
Natasha was more worried about Banner than Clint, but that was an internal battle she was fighting that she kept closed off from everyone else. She kept her distance from Banner but continued to watch close just in case.
Finally Steve Rogers showed up and took his place at the table, smiling amiably and remaining quiet while some of the others chit-chatted around him.
Nick waited a moment before turning and walking to the table, "Thank you for gathering here, I know you were all busy. We received news of an energy signature yesterday afternoon. Our sources tell us that it was similar to that of the Tesseract energy signature."
"Where is the Tesseract now." Tony said, straightening up and leaning forward in his chair, suddenly curious.
"It's here with us, our sources want to have a look at it to run some tests and see if there are close similarities. If the energy signatures are the same, we'll have to prepare for what may come next."
"What does the energy signature mean?" Steve asked.
"The Tesseract has old powers, most notably ones of destruction and the ability to move between realms." Thor spoke, looking focused and serious, he thought of where Jane might be at that moment and how to make sure she remained safe.
"We need to make sure that everything is as it should be. I wouldn't have called you in if our sources were as concerned as they were."
"And who are these sources of yours?" Tony asked, smirking a bit, "Not more of your old men in lab coats I hope."
It was Nick's turn to smile, "Very much the opposite." He reached to his communicator "Send them in".
One of the doors opened and the team looked over. Tony's eyes widened and he stood up, "Please tell me this is a joke."
Standing in the doorway was Angela Stark, Tony's younger half-sibling of 27 years old. She smiled and walked confidently over to Nick's side, "Good morning everyone."
"Seriously where's the camera crew?" Tony asked, walking around the table towards his sister.
"Hello brother." Angela said, narrowing her eyes a little and smirking at his obvious discomfort.
"You're supposed to be in school." He said, looking very put out that she was there without him knowing anything about it.
"Sit down Mr. Stark." Nick said, enjoying the flabbergasted reaction Tony was showing. The rest of the team watched them with confused looks on their faces.
"There's…. two of them?" Thor said, looking a little worried at the thought.
"Knowing Howard I'm surprised there aren't more…" Steve said. He looked at the two siblings and could see small resemblances here and there, but he couldn't deny that Angela Stark was a striking beauty. Her hair was dark like her brothers and flowed down to her mid-back with tendrils of her bangs framing her face delicately. He couldn't deny that the Stark siblings were both incredibly good looking.
"You said sources, not a child. Who else do you have? Her teacher?" Tony snapped out, glaring at her and Nick.
"You're calling me a child? You're the one throwing a tantrum because for once you didn't know everything." Angel bit out, glaring at him, "Pompous asshole!" She hissed.
Maria Hill walked up to Nick's other side, "Sir should we do something?"
Nick smiled, "And I was just beginning to really savor this moment." He stepped between the two warring siblings, "That's enough, go sit down Mr. Stark." He stared down Tony until he turned and sulked back to his seat.
"Where is Ms. Carver?" Nick asked Angel.
"She'll be here, she was ju-"
"Sorry I'm late!" A blonde girl jogged into the room. Clint turned and watched her walk over to her friend and hug her. He looked to see if Natasha knew anything about the two girls but she looked just as confused as he did. If Fury hadn't told either of them about the arrival of the two or who they were then there had to be something big going down.
"Speak of the devil, Sharon where were you?" Angel asked, looking at her disheveled friend.
"I lost a fight with the stairs, don't worry, I taught it a lesson!" The blonde smirked, "Sorry Director, do continue with wherever you were."
Natasha smirked and Clint raised an eyebrow, obviously the girl was no spy or SHEILD agent if she so easily tripped and fell. She seemed lighthearted and upbeat though, her smile was wide and her posture exuded confidence.
"Team meet the sources: Sharon Carver and Angela Stark. They will be ones who are heading this mission."
"Not happening." Tony stood, "I'm not taking orders from a couple of girls who should be in school."
"Oh come off it Tony, without us you wouldn't have known about the signature." Angel said, rolling her eyes at her idiot brother.
"You're 27 years old and still going to that private school, what are they teaching you if you know what an energy signature looks like much less have the ability to detect it!"
"Wait…. That's your bro?" Sharon said, giving him a once over, "You know he's kinda hot for a pompous dillhole."
Tony looked at the blonde with a raised eyebrow, "And who exactly are you?"
Sharon gave her signature lazy smile, "Sharon Carver, best friend extraordinaire. Pleased to meet you dillhole" She said, holding out her hand, smiling still. Clint let out a guffaw, the girl had serious spunk.
The rest of the team struggled to tamper their giggles as Tony looked at Sharon's hand bewildered. Nick smiled again and then stepped forward, "Miss Stark and Miss Carver will be settling into their rooms and will begin briefing you at 1700."
With that, Fury walked out and left them behind, chuckling quietly to himself as he heard the two siblings begin to raise voices again. He had complete confidence in Angel and Sharon and their abilities, and he planned on enjoying the sibling rivalry that would ensue.
Chapter 2 will be up soon! Feedback is always appreciated :)
Alasiel
