(A/N) New chapter up! This one's a bit short, but it's jam-packed with all sorts of new stuff. A word of caution, this contains mentions of the HIV/AIDS virus, so if this might trigger you, I wouldn't suggest reading it.

Along the same note, I don't completely understand the HIV virus, so if something is incorrect, please let me know. I'm basing my knowledge on research.

On another note, the cliffhanger last chapter? Yeah, it's actually canon in the comics. Quicksilver is at one point driven psychotic by Maximus the Mad, the uncle of his wife, Crystal (I despise her). He's eventually captured by the Inhumans and cured of his condition, but in this fanfiction, that obviously doesn't happen.

Enjoy!


"Dr. Agni? Kate's asked for you again."

An aged woman turned from her position at the window. "Yes, of course." She answered the nurse who had approached. "I'll stop by on my way down to the Psychiatric Ward."

"Yes, ma'am."

With the retreat of the nurse, Dr. Arianna Agni sighed and turned back to the window. She would, of course, go to see Kate. But first she wanted to gather her nerve.

The year was 2016, and Dr. Agni felt some accomplishment for helping to keep this place safe for so long. It was more than a hospital, it was a fortress; protection against the dreaded Sentinels. This place was for her, like with many others, the only thing left. All she had was her work, her patients.

With a heavy sigh, Dr. Agni turned from the window. She couldn't keep Kate waiting.

Kate Olson didn't have time to wait.


"Ari! You're here!"

Dr. Agni smiled. "Afternoon, Kate." she lifted a hand in greeting. "How're you feeling?"

The small brunette gave a blindingly bright smile. "Pretty good! And you know what?"

"What?" Dr. Agni prompted.

"Gizmo came by, and he said that if I was feeling good tonight, that I could watch a movie with him!"

The older woman smirked, knowing full well that Gizmo (meaning Arthur Willis, nicknamed Gizmo by many of those that knew him because of his ability to command technology) was going to be the one to introduce Kate to classic horror movies.

"Did he, now?"

"Yeah!" Kate exclaimed. "It's going to be so much fun! Will you come watch with us, Ari? Pleeeeease?"

Ruffling the young girl's hair, Ari laughed. "We'll see. Maybe we'll could get some popcorn too."

"Yeah! Popcorn!" Kate cheered. But the happy moment was cut short. In the midst of her cheering, Kate started to cough violently.

Dr. Agni's smile dropped from her face. "Kate? Kate!?"

"I'm fine." Kate rasped. "I'm fine. I'm fine." But she continued to cough.

"Nurse!" Dr. Agni shouted. "She's started coughing again!"

Both nurses came running in, with Dr. Agni pressing herself against the wall to get out of their way. The antiretroviral drugs were administered while Kate continued to cough, and Ari felt the normal feeling of helplessness that she always felt in Kate's presence.

Kate was in the Clinical Latency stage of the HIV virus. Unless the medicine starting working, the virus would progress to AIDS, and Kate would die.

To everyone's relief, Kate finally stopped coughing. "Water?" she rasped.

Ari snatched a cup off of the nearby sink, filled it, and handed it to Kate. After taking a large gulp, Kate's bright smile returned to her face. "See?" she said. "Toldya I was fine."

Ari laughed nervously. "You sure did, kiddo. When will I learn to listen?"

"Dr. Agni?" A nurse cautiously interrupted. "I'm sorry, but the doctor thinks that it's best if Kate rests for now..."

While Kate huffed, Dr. Agni nodded resignedly.

"Alright. If you say so."

"Aw, c'mon Ari!" Kate cried in disappointment. "You just got here! Do you have to go?"

"Afraid so, kid. I've got patients to check up on."

The word "patients" seemed to remind Kate of something, because she lit up, and began shifting through the many papers on the bedside table. After searching for a moment, she lifted up a paper and gave a triumphant "ah-ha". She then handed the paper to Dr. Agni, who studied it. It was a childish drawing of a garden, complete with butterflies and rainbows.

"Will you give that to him, please?" Kate asked.

"Course I will. I'm sure he'll love it."


She stopped in front of the door.

God, she hoped today was a good day. With Kate not looking much better, she needed good news. With her heart in her throat, she knocked.

"Pietro? Can I come in?'"


(A/N) Dun dun duuuunnnn! Next chapter we'll back back to the past. The actual past, with Logan. Blimey, this time-travel stuff is confusing.