10 years later

After the war, SHIELD had built a new base that was an exact replica of the old Triskelion. It was once more a strong and united front that the world depended on for protection.

And now a bunch of newbie potential students stood in the Triskelion presentation room where the new Deputy Director Agent Melinda May standing to greet them was.

"Welcome. You are here because you all wish to join SHIELD. However, this will not be an easy journey and not all of you will qualify. And now, before we move forward, a look back at Shield's past. The new Shield was built on the principals of protection and defense. But before you can join our ranks, you must pass through one of the 4 SHIELD Academies. And to speak with you about them, I have invited some old friends who are actually the heads of each academy. From SHIELD Academy SciTech division, Agent Jemma Fitz, from SHIELD Academy Ops division, Agent Lance Hunter, From SHIELD Academy Communications division, Agent Andrew Drake Hanger, and from the new SHIELD Academy, hero division, one of SHIELD's finest field agents, Agent Skye Ward." May said

There was a round of applause as the 4 agents rose and then took their seats.

"Now, before we proceed with a tour of the base, each agent has agreed to speak briefly with you about what each academy specializes in so you can see exactly which one fits you the best. First up will be Agent Ward, speaking to you about Hero Academy." May said as Skye rose.

"Thank you Agent May. Now before I tell you about the hero academy, I'll warn you now that it is much harder to get into, for in order to even be considered for it, you must show physical proof that you possess super human abilities. And the reason for this is that my academy exists primarily to teach students with special abilities to control their powers and use them to become super heroes. The goal of Hero Academy is to train students to become the next generation of Avengers. It will not be easy. But for those of you who have already been selected for the program, here are some examples of things that will be taught and provided at the academy include classes in hero history, powers development, mission simulations, and much more. As for the academy itself, it is a large, but secluded campus, where students will be surrounded by others like themselves. Once a student is able to control their powers responsibly, they are given a choice of being placed on a team and use their training to save lives, they can become solo heroes, they can go and become SHIELD agents or they can stay and become teachers to future students. Thank you." Skye said as she sat back down.

After the lectures, Skye was called to Coulson's office.

"You called for me sir?" Skye asked

"Yes, I want an update on the hero program." Coulson said.

"So far everything is running smoothly. Both inhumans and the gifted students get along well and everyone is committed to their work." Skye said

"Any exceptional students we might be able to graduate early?" Coulson asked

Skye shook her head and said "Not yet."

"Well, return to the academy, I expect Rebecca is getting tired of waiting for you to return." Coulson said of Skye and Grant's 10 year old daughter.

"And Grant should be home from his mission soon and I need to make sure the house is ready for when he does." Skye said as she left the office.

When Skye returned to the academy, she was happy to see that all of the students were still being civil, or at least not using their powers on each other.

As she walked, Skye heard a familiar young voice call out, "Mom."

Skye turned to see her 10 year old daughter, Rebecca Melinda Ward running towards her.

"Hey kiddo." Skye said as she scooped her daughter in her arms.

"Mom, I have a question to ask you." Rebecca said.

"Let me guess. Once again, you're asking me to expose you to the mist aren't you?" Skye said, since like her, Rebecca was inhuman, but Skye and Grant hadn't let her be exposed to the Terrigen Mist yet, which would trigger her inhuman DNA and reveal her powers.

"I'm old enough to start my training. Everyone else here who is my age has powers. I'd like to be able to actually interact with them." Rebecca said.

Skye smiled at her daughter and said "If it were just up to me, I'd let you expose yourself to the mist, but your father is insistent on waiting. Though I do agree that you're reaching the age where we should start to develop your powers. Whatever they might be."

"What do you mean? Won't I get earthquake powers like yours?" Rebecca asked

"There's no guarantee what kinds of powers you'll receive. Everyone gets their own gifts. And once you're exposed to the mist, whatever you get, you're stuck with it for the rest of your life." Skye said

"I know and I accept that. Please, talk dad into letting me do this. I want it so badly." Rebecca begged.

"Okay. Your father is getting back from a mission tonight and I think he'll be happy enough for me to finally convince him to let you undergo the transformation. But just remember, you asked for this." Skye told her daughter, who hugged her.