Hello there! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you American readers! I'm trying to shorten my AN so I'll make it quick. First off, my MoA fic is fighting me tooth and nail so it might be another week (sorry). I got this idea when the credits started rolling :D And I couldn't stop it from growing. I'm trying something idfferent with my writing so tell me what you think! I'm going to tell you right off that there will be OC romance in this one... should I tell you? Mishgt as well, OC/THOR! Cause he's hot :D And this OC is not a Mary-Sue so calm yourself (for some reason you people are obsessed with the idea that my OC's are Mary-Sues *eyeroll*) I did the best I could with facts but tell me if I'm wrong! See you at the end of the chapter!

Chapter 1

S.H.I.E.L.D. Central; New York, New York

"Welcome back, I trust you all had a wonderful vacation."

"One week doesn't count as a vacation, Fury. You save the world and all you get is a week."

"Yes well, feel free to take it up with the labor union later, Stark. Right now we have bigger issues, Thor?" Thor stood and looked each of his fellow Avengers in the eye.

"Loki is innocent." He held up his hand, "Please, let me finish. When my brother and I returned to Asgard Loki was put on trial with the Allfather. There is a dark force out there strong enough to corrupt my brother's mind, and its next target is Midgard."

"So you want us to just believe somebody we've never met that a guy that killed over a thousand people simply didn't mean to?"

"The Allfather knows and sees everything-"

"Which is why his son attacked Earth, right."

"Which is why you need to trust me when I say Loki was being controlled by someone else."

"Who?"

"Thanos."

"You expect us to just go along with this?"

"No, Captain, I don't." Fury said calmly.

"Well, what's the point of this then? Unless you have evidence…"

"That's the thing Doctor, I wouldn't call it evidence- but it's all we have."

…

They entered a large room with monitors and tech equipment everywhere. The far wall was curved and made up entirely of steel. Dozens of agents were swarming around guarding, checking equipment, and shouting orders.

"Director."

"Agent Hill. Is everything ready?"

"Yes."

"Good, it's time we got some answers. Send for Agent Mason."

"Yes, sir." She nodded and walked away.

"Right this way." Fury led them through another door into a room with more monitors and a table. "Have a seat." He was silent while he pulled several files up on his computer. "Seventeen years ago we we're informed about a child with- special abilities. We contacted the parents and they declined our offer to train their child. A few years ago that same person joined our program. She is the key to finding out if Loki is guilty or not."

"And how is this person going to do that?"

"That isn't my information to give; she should be here any minute now." As if on cue, Agent Hill walked in. Behind her was a petite girl with long, curly caramel hair that framed her pretty heart-shaped, slightly elfin face. She was wearing the standard S.H.I.E.L.D uniform though hers still seemed slightly big, she couldn't have been more than 5'5" at the most. The most startling of all were her eyes; they were a silvery grey that seemed to shift to different colors when she moved. "This is Agent Mason."

"Hello." She gave them a small smile, locking eyes with Natasha and Clint.

"I'll let her explain to you just what her talents are." A look of what could be construed as annoyance passed over Agent Mason's face that didn't go unnoticed by everyone except Fury.

"Hmm, how to start? I think I'll give Mr. Stark over there a few more seconds and let him tell you." She smiled sweetly at Tony who grinned back. He looked down and started reading off of his phone.

"Agent Katherine Madeleine-Rose Mason," He raised an eyebrow and looked up. Katherine merely shrugged.

"Go on, Anthony." Tony coughed and continued.

"Born September 19th, age 20. Triple citizenship of United States, United Kingdom, and Republic of Ireland. Status: Full Agent, Access Clear: 9, Sector: Not Available. Training Agents: blah, blah, blah, okay here, Agent Romanoff and Agent Barton. Weapon's Issued: Haha that's funny…" Everyone, save one, gave him an odd look. "What? That's what it says."

"Guilty." Agent Mason said, smiling. She ignored the one-eyed glare Fury was giving her.

"Nice, how did you hack it? I've been trying to change my file-"

"Keep reading."

"Abilities: Mind Reading (Touch, limit not found), Empathy (limited), Mind Control (limit not found, untested), techno-path (limited). No one moved. Katherine sighed.

"That's always a conversation killer."

…

"So this is the person they've sent to judge me." Loki asked, barely glancing up.

"I wouldn't use the term judge, more interpret."

"Of course."

"If it makes a difference, they can't see us or hear us. I also might have, ah- locked the door from this side." Loki searched her eyes.

"Why?"

"Because we're on the same boat," Katherine stepped forward and sat across from Loki, "and it'll annoy Fury." Loki's mouth twitched upward slightly.

"The same boat?" Katherine smiled and leaned back.

"What does Fury need to try to stop an attack?"

"Information."

"On?"

"Thanos."

"Yes, and who can give him the most information as of right now?" Loki smiled.

"Me."

"And it never hurts to have a god on your side."

"What about you?"

"Well, I can sort of read minds. I also have a bit of control over technology, something with the electricity I guess. He needs me to tell him if you're innocent or not and possibly 'interview' suspects. Like it or not, Fury needs both of us."

"So I suppose I'm expected to cooperate and let you read my mind?"

"That was Fury's plan. Actually his plan was to knock you out and forcefully take your memories." Katherine shrugged. "I disagreed."

"Obviously."

"It helped that I'm the only one who can do this. But I refuse to read someone's mind unless they agree."

"And what would happen if I would kill you right now?" Agent Mason tilted her head.

"You wouldn't."

"Oh? There would be no one to stop me, you said yourself that they can see us- let alone get in."

"I've faced worse than you."

"Really," Loki said drily, amused, "and what might that be?"

"We all have to have our secrets."

"So says the reader of minds."

"Touché. So?"

"Go ahead."

"Why the sudden trust?"

"I wouldn't call it trust, more slight belief."

"That from the god of mischief, should I be honored?"

"I'm also the god of lies, and you are not lying."

"At least not knowingly."

"Correct."

"All right then, the experience is usually slightly different for people. It isn't painful unless you resist or I feel you're hiding something important."

"I don't think that'll be an issue with me."

"You'd be surprised, the mind is very vulnerable- I don't think it would be any different for gods. I will not pry into anything you might not wish me to see, unless it proves you're guilty. You will be partially conscious, but your mind will probably shut down any unnecessary functions- such as keeping your eyes open. If your eyes do stay open, I want you to be aware that my eyes will be the same color of yours. Understand? It wouldn't be good for you if you started freaking out. It's easier with skin contact so put your hand, palm up, on the table- yes like that. Any questions?" Loki shook his head mutely, "Okay now try to bring anything to do with the attack, being possessed, or the like- to the forefront of your mind. Ready?" Without waiting for an answer, Agent Mason placed her hand on top of Loki's.

…

Seven Minutes Earlier

"Are you sure this is a good idea?"

"It's our only idea, besides its low-risk."

"Yeah, sending a girl with no weapons or backup in a cell with a psychopath murderer."

"He is my brother, and he is innocent." Before anyone could answer a frazzled-looking tech burst into the room.

"Director, we've lost all video and audio signals- the door seems to be out of our control also." Fury nodded and the man scurried away.

"Low risk, huh?" Tony snapped.

"I expected nothing less." Silence.

"So you knew this was going to happen?" Steve asked.

"Agent Mason isn't the best at taking orders, we don't exactly see eye-to-eye on some things. So, I compromised. If she let us have video and backup available, we wouldn't listen. She obviously didn't trust me." Tony snorted.

"Smart kid."

"Yes well, it probably won't last. It takes concentration and willpower to read minds and control things. And while Agent Mason has excess of each, she can't do both." As if waiting for him to finish, the same technician appeared in the doorway.

"We're back online. No doors yet." Instantly, the monitors sprang to life. Loki and Agent Mason were sitting at a table facing each other. Fury pressed a few keys and the camera zoomed in on Katherine's face.

"What the-"

"Holy-"

"Whoa-"They watched, astonished as Katherine's now- emerald eyes flicked back and forth. Slowly sweat formed on her brow and her eyelids started to droop before they closed completely. Another man in a lab coat rushed in.

"Director, vitals are falling steadily. Do you want me to pull the plug?"

"Dammit," Fury swore, "get control of those doors now! I want the stats."

"Y-Yes sir." He sat a small tablet in front of Fury. He stared intently at them for a few moments, occasionally glancing at the video monitor. After a few moments, be sat back and sighed heavily. Fury looked up and nodded once before walking out of the door. The Avengers followed him and were greeted with the sight of a very disorganized and slightly panicked room. There were a crowd of people at each computer typing furiously.

"Status?" Fury commanded. From somewhere across the room a voice answered him.

"Negative, we're trying." Just then, the door to the cell slid open. A dozen guards rushed in, guns drawn. Two of them turned around, supporting Agent Mason. As soon as she was outside the cell, she looked up wearily- her eyes unfailingly finding Fury's and nodded.

Sooooooo... what did you think? I know some of the dialogue you don't know who's saying it but I'm trying something new. I thought it made it seem more fast-paced *shrug* just tell me your opinion. I was loving the conversation between Loki and Agent Mason (there's a major plot point hidden in her name, if you guess it I will dedicate a chapter to you- it's impossible) it was so easy to write! That one word in there is the closest I'll get to cussing. I forgot what I was going to say...anywho, feedback would be awesome :)