"Care to explain to those of us who aren't in the know", Natasha's stern voice was the first to break the silence. Fury glanced around the room securing the premise with his gaze before answering Natasha.
"We are currently on high alert, we expect some sort of reply to the ring's activation. No means of communication have yet been made that we are aware of"
"How was the ring activated Sir?", Barton finally interrupted his voice much less assertive than Natasha's. Romanoff glared at Fury also intrigued to know of the rings activator. Fury realised there was no use denying them of such knowledge as being two of his best agents they would find out one way or another. He sat in silence, only giving away the answer by his cold gaze in Alexa's direction. His stare was hard and unforgiving clearly showing the other two agents what they so wished to know.
Barton was first to speak after the heavy silence,
"Alexa... You activated the ring?", sounding somewhat proud and yet uncertain. Alexa just weakly smiled not knowing what to say being in just as much shock as the others around her. "What did you do to it, you're not secretly from Asgard are you?", it was obvious Clint was trying to piece together how a human could wield a potential Asgardian weapon. Romanoff's eyes were stilled glued to Alexa still waiting for her answer. Knowing she would have to reply at some stage Alexa broke her silence and spoke for the first time since the meeting had begun.
"I just touched it, but It glowed before I touched it..."
"As if drawing you in, this is beginning to sound sinister Director"
"This is why Natasha, we are keeping the ring from Alexa it is hidden away safely" Fury got up once more and began pacing the room clearly pondering the future of the ring.
"How do you know Alexa is the only person to activate it, surely others have had a similar reaction to it?", Barton queried.
Fury spoke up in response,
"The ring has been in S.H.I.E.L.D's possession since its discovery aside from yesterday, this was the first time any glowing or any change has been registered from it, it even registered on multiple devices back at HQ and the readings were like nothing we've ever seen before, more to the point how could Alexa initiate it and what will Asgards response be" he paused to look back at Alexa "if the ring has hostile properties or has been stolen from Asgard I would expect hostile reactions from them, and if that is what is to come, may the gods have mercy on us, we are in some deep shit". The room grew tense once more before Alexa spoke now with a her confidence back intact
"I am the cause of our problem I will do all that is required to keep Earth safe no matter the cost, I hope you know that Sir?"
"Of course I expect nothing less from you agent Hutton, you three may leave but not a word to anyone outside this table"
The three agents collected themselves and headed out back to their rooms.
"Keep us posted Sir, alert us to even the slightest situation change" Romanoff's statement was blunt yet verging on her softer side. The three left deep in thought, Clint wrapped his arm around Alexa bringing her towards him to lay a kiss upon her temple. She hugged him looking for comfort, he knew she was holding back her emotions being the strong woman he had grown to know, he knew if she ever needed her friends close, now was the time. Natasha glanced back to the pair offering a genuine smile to Alexa as they reached their rooms,
"If you need anyone to talk to you know we're here just next door".
"You know we're for you Alexa, I don't dance with just anyone", Clint said winking.
"Thanks guys really thanks, perhaps tomorrow I won't get us all in a potiential fray with a world of Gods". The three of them all departed into their own rooms after a day that was not soon to be forgotten. Alexa collapsed on her bed exhausted, she soon slide off into a deep sleep unknowing of the futures events. Little did she know what the coming morning would bring...
it's all kicking off in the next chapter and Alexa doesn't even know it yet. Still hoping you guys are enjoying it, Loki and co. will be joining us in the next few chapters, thanks for reading don't forget to follow and review I'm always up for ideas and suggestions, thanks to my lone reviewee it means a lot I just hope others will join you, keep reading it'll be updated within the next few days xxx :D
