The Red Hulk is chasing the enemy. The terrigan crystal is in the enemy's hand. It is one that his mentor spoke about. It seems like the person was using limited teleporting. Chuck was just a half a second behind the enemy with each jump. Chuck's team is following behind. Quake is at the center of the group as the rest of the team slowly encircles the enemy teleporter. Chuck talks into the comms.

"Keep lively folks she is about to appear in front of one of you. Remember, Icer only no melting!" Chuck says as he leaps from tree to tree.

"…Hunter…on your six!" Quake says as the teleporter appears beside the SHIELD agent.

Hunter spins and fires but misses as the Red Hulk appears then jumps away.

"Too Bad Hunter" Bobbie says in a condescending tone.

"Is that a giggle I hear?" Hunter complains.

"Can it Team…Quake it's your turn!" Chuck says as he jumps once again to land in thin air.

Quake slowly closes her eyes then she turns and fires. The teleporter is hit but manages to teleport before the icer made its full effects known. Quake steps aside as the Red Hulk appears in front of her.

"Stand down Chuck. I hit her but where she went that is up for discussion. The crystals are at your feet. Don't step on them. Who knows what that Kree tech would do to your Asgardian enhanced body? I swear if you get hurt I'll never hear the end of it from Simmons!" Daisy says.

Chuck transforms then Daisy hands him his bag. Chuck quickly dresses as the rest of the team searches for the unconscious form.

Daisy slowly closes her eyes then feels the slight breath. She opens her eyes to see their target 50 foot at the top of a tree perfectly asleep.

"I found her!" Daisy says.

Hunter appears.

"Where I do not see her?" he says sarcastically.

"Look up!" Daisy says.

Lincoln appears.

"Don't look at me unless you want this one fried then I'm your man." Lincoln says.

Hunter groans he can hear Director Mac in his ear.

"The Director says I get to retrieve the girl since I'm the one who let her loose in the first place." Hunter says.

"I suggest we use the Qinnjet to hover then throw a sling over to the tree. It will be a piece of cake." Chuck says finally appearing normally dressed.

"Right Again why can't you transform then scurries up then huh?" Hunter asks.

"Well I'd have to get undressed again unless you have a spare suit after I rip this one to pieces. Besides you heard the Director you have the job of retrieval." Chuck says.

"Ok that is enough talk secure the area team" Mac says in all their ears.

Hunter grumbled a bit more as Chuck slid into the pilot seat. Bobbi sat next to him in the copilot seat.

The rest of the team stores their gear as the QJ lifts off then hovers about 5 feet from their target.

"If you want to help him I've got it here." Chuck says.

Bobbi gets out of her seat to go assist in the retrieval. She smiles as she sees Hunter in his harness dangling over the tree. He ices the girl again. This time he is not taking any chances she would wake up and this merry chase would start again.

Hunter attaches the second harness as Chuck observing starts to lift the QJ to pull them up off the tree. In a few moments the ramp is closed.

"Retrieval completed take'r home James" Hunter says as Bobbi returns to the co pilot seat.

"Ok Hunter strap in we are accelerating…Base we are coming home" Chuck says as he hits the throttle.

The QJ immediately responds then accelerates away from the site. Everyone is relaxing. Another frightened Inhuman is captured. Chuck feels good at completing this exhausting mission. He wonders what would have happened if this teleporter had trusted her abilities more. They would not be spending a day romping in the woods. They would possibly chase her everywhere she could remember. That could have been even more a challenge.

The QJ lowers into the Bay as Zephyr one sat in the bay beside it. Ex Director Coulson has created his own quarters in the plane and refuses to leave. Luckily there is May looking out for him. Chuck glances away. Too much has happened since He and Jemma had gotten together after the attack on New York. He looks down to see his fiancée rushing toward him.

They embrace as the rest of the team passes by the happy couple. Their wedding is back on track after Jemma spent 6 months on a Exoplanet clear across the galaxy. Chuck chides himself that he was busy chasing Lash. The person who did go to rescue her is his best friend Leo and soon to be best man in his wedding. Fitz did not hesitate to jump through that portal. Chuck still feels shame that he was busy chasing the inhuman instead of going after his fiancée. However, he does have consolation that it is the combined effort between Fitz and himself to determine the exact window of opening.

None of that matters now. He is deliriously happy and so is his Jemma. They break the kiss.

"So have you decided on a dress?" Chuck asks.

"Well we have been a bit busy with all these inhumans popping up. I've had the chance to ask them." Jemma confesses.

"Well why not right now. They are all here go ask them!" Chuck says.

"Oh you are the best!" Jemma gushes then rushes off to talk to Daisy and the others.

Chuck shakes his head as Hunter sides up to him.

"So Mate the guys think of throwin you a bachelor party!" Hunter says.

"I would love one but I have to go see my Sister. It is important." Chuck replies.

"That's ok we would need a location! We will throw it near your Sister's so you don't have to worry about it! Besides you would want your little mate and Bro in Law along would cha?" Hunter asks.

"Yeah I suppose I could get away for a little time. There is no harm in a party." Chuck realizes that he is getting married to the woman of his dreams. She is super smart and sexy too. Just perfect!

"Chuck to Earth!" Hunter intones.

"What?" Chuck replies.

"What yourself Mate…You got all glassy eyed are you sure you did not get contaminated with that last stomp?" Hunter inquires.

"No I'm all good…I've need to report in to the Director." Chuck says leaving the hangers.

Chuck enters the director's office and looks at the prototype hanging on the wall of the slug thrower Axe combination. He continues to look around. Mac has gotten accustomed to the mantle and office of the director.

"Chuck so how did it go with the new crew?" Mac says as he enters then sits at the big desk.

"Well they are learning but this was not a great test in the middle of a forest. Lincoln could have called lightning so we would have to fight a forest fire. Joey had no metal to shape though we now know he can shape rocks too. Sadly neither one is required here." Chuck laments.

"Yeah it would have been a better test in a different environment. Also Chuck your leave is accepted. As of now you and Simmons are off for 4 weeks. I'll see you on the wedding day." Mac says.

Chuck smiles and can not wait to tell Jemma. Everything is totally on track!

/

December is great time for a wedding. It is going to be all cosplay. The Newest Star Wars film is coming out. That is one of his wedding gifts they have opening Night premiere. It is courtesy of his friend Tony Stark. Chuck wonders who will accompany Tony on the red carpet? Pepper and he are on the outs again. Perhaps he should invite him to his Bachelor party. Maybe some Asgardians as well? Chuck thinks as he walks through the labs then finds Jemma surrounded by her female friends.

Bobbi notices him standing waiting. She informs the group then they disperse. Only Jemma stands there looking radiant.

"So are you set?" Chuck asks.

"Are you?" Jemma asks coyly.

"Yes I am…I can not wait only 4 days away. Remember I need to go see my Sister. I sure wish you would come with me." Chuck laments.

"Hush you…You know I have so many last items to complete. Good thing we both have leave now." Jemma says.

"Yeah I sure want to leave with you now too!" Chuck says.

"Yeah go see your sister! I'll see you soon enough." Jemma says with a kiss.

There is a clearing of the throat and May is standing there.

"Agent May, I did not see you standing there. Is it that time already?" Chuck says.

"Yes Chuck it is that time I'll see you on Zephyr One." She says the turns away.

Chuck turns to his almost bride then kisses her again. Jemma melts into him. They break as he goes to the hanger as he hears the turbines of Zephyr One spin up. The Hanger one over sits another almost completed Helicarrier. Chuck smiles as he enters the plane. The ramp closes as the plane rises. He heads for ex Director Coulson's office. He knock then enters as May eyes him suspiciously. Chuck smiles nervously then ducks into the space.

Chuck admires the décor.

"So Chuck, welcome to my oasis." Coulson says extending his newest hand. "This one made with Stark tech having Vibranium structure. How Tony got it was anyone's guess."

Thanks Director…I would like you to be at my wedding. I am sure Tony would like to know you still exist. I mean it has been what 4 years since your fall out on the Helicarrier?" Chuck asks.

"Chuck you know the drill the Avengers must never know I survived." Coulson says as he picks up his favorite baseball then looks at it.

"Sir, I must call this BS and you know it! What your death made the Avengers come together? I was there too remember…I was so green too!" Chuck says laughing. "The group did not matter if you died. Nor does it matter if they knew you lived. Thor already knows! I mean you think Lady Sif did not tell him? I swear Asgardians gossip more than

SHIELD agents."

Coulson looks at Chuck. Yes 4 years has changed this raw recruit into the pride of SHIELD. Even May approves of him and his leadership. Chuck waits for the answer.

Coulson looks down at the ball then places it on the stand.

"Ok Chuck you got me…I'm scared…I admit it. Big bad Director Coulson is scared. Are you happy?" He sarcastically asks.

"No Sir! The only thing which will make me happy is your attendance at my bachelor party and you being there at my wedding!" Chuck exclaims.

Coulson knows he is cornered. There is no way out. He looks at Chuck then speaks.

"Ok stand down. I'll go are you happy now? So is not your stop coming up?" he asks.

"Yeah I am very happy now. I'll see you tomorrow Hunter will give you the location." Chuck says.

Chuck exits the room looks at May then gives her a wink. She replies with a nod. He enters the pod then exits the plane. Chuck looks out at his boyhood city. It rapidly comes into view then the pod lands. Chuck gets out then walks out of the alley as the pod ascends.

Chuck recognizes the street. Tonight he will be sleeping in his old bed. Chuck gets a sense of Déjà vu. It quickly passes as he walks up to the familiar door. He locates the key, inserts it then enters the apt. Echo Park looks so quaint and he smells something good. Ellie is cooking. He creeps into the kitchen then surprises Ellie by lifting her up. She weighs next to nothing to him.

"Chuck! Ack! Put me down! I was not expecting you until tomorrow! Let me look at you! You need to get a tan! I can't believe my baby brother is getting married in 3 days! Your room is just like you left it Dirty! I swear you were such a pig!" Ellie says as Chuck lightly puts her down on her feet.

"Go clean up dinner will be ready in a moment." Ellie commands then turns to attend the meal while humming the Force theme.

Star Wars fever is getting to everyone.

Chuck runs into his Brother in law coming down the hall.

"The Mighty Avenger has returned home! Which dastardly villain did you vanquish now?" Devon asks. "So how is Cap?"

Captain Awesome hugs him noticing much more muscles.

"Wow those people are sure feeding you well!" Devon says.

Chuck smiles then enters the bathroom. He washes up then exits to be ambushed by Morgan.

"There he is the conquering hero! Come here and give me a hug. I can't believe it…Getting married in 4 days…Are you getting nervous?" Morgan asks.

"No more than you. You are officiating our wedding. You do have the certificate?" Chuck asks.

"Yeah…I got them…Are all the Avengers attending my best bud's wedding?" Morgan asks.

"Calm down Morgan…The Avengers are not all coming…So far I'm concentrating on Tony. He still owes me." Chuck says.

"That is easy invite him over for Ellie's cooking. No one can resist that delicious aroma, the delicate but robust taste and that sublime mouth feel. It is a slice of heaven here on Earth." Morgan says bolting for the table so he can be first to sample these delectable foods.

Chuck smirks at his old friend's antics then follows him.

They sit around eating Chuck picks up that Ellie is extra happy. He quickly uses his extraordinary senses. Then he detects it a fetal heartbeat. His sister is pregnant. He smiles at his sister.

"So El you are looking good. Is there something you wish to tell me?" Chuck asks.

Ellie gets a serious look on her face.

"Chuck I got a reply." She says.

"Are you sure?" Chuck says "… Our father is dead! Tony saw him disappear. It was a lab accident. It must be someone trying to trick you."

"Chuck I am serious. I followed his directions religiously for 15 years. The reply it there just look at it." Ellie says.

Chuck looks at the want ad in the penny saver throwaway. The reply was there just as El says. He shakes his head trying to disbelieve his own eyes. It can not be after all this time…Their Mother left us over his disappearance. It just pushed the two of them together against the world.

"Ok El it looks legit but how why?" Chuck asks.

"I don't know Chuck. Tony never gave up on him. Perhaps he knows?" El suggests.

"El I intend to find out. May I have the keys to the car?" Chuck asks.

"Sure Chuckster it needs gas…" Devon says as he turns over the keys.

Chuck rises takes the keys kisses his sister on the head then exits. He quickly gets on the road after filling the car with gas. He follows the ones which will take him to Tony's house. Tony wisely does not advertise his location anymore. However, he is family so Chuck knows the hidden entrance. Chuck quickly enters the home of his childhood hero Tony Stark.

Pepper greets him at the first level.

"Chuck! It is so good to see you. So getting married in 4 days huh? Where are our invitations?" Pepper says as they kiss on the cheek.

"I have them right here." Chuck says producing the engraved cards.

He hands them to her. She coos over the names and shape of the cards.

"So where is he?" Chuck asks.

"In his workshop as usual he will be glad to see you." Pepper says.

Chuck waves as he descends into Tony's play area. He sees Tony checking out new gimbals.

"So which number suit is this one?" Chuck asks.

"It is 1054 if you must need to know snooping one! I call it the invincible. It is made of pure Vibranium! However, come over here you did not come here to talk shop. Did you? Let me see you… My goodness you have filled out a bit more since that nasty business in Sokovia." Tony says.

"Yeah, I just needed to see you." Chuck admits.

"Oh are you getting cold feet? Those would big ones to get cold…" Tony quips.

"No Tony I'm just as happy as I ever am with Jemma. Pepper has your invites. I want to…" Chuck says.

"Talk about your father? Well why don't you turn around and say hello." Tony says with a smile. "I'm going upstairs…You have much to discuss…"

Chuck looks amazed at his father sure he looks a bit older but he is him and he is real!

Chuck rushes into his father's arms.

"I knew you would get the message…How is Eleanor? Charles?" He asks.

"She is pregnant Dad you are going to be a grandfather." Chuck says overjoyed.

"So Dad… how… why…where were you?" Chuck asks.

"Well that is a bit difficult to describe. You remember Victor Von Doom one of my students? Well he and Reed Richards discovered a portal to the place I got sucked into. Somehow I found him and he led me back here. I had Doom put me in touch with Tony and well here I am." Stephen says.

"It seems like to me no time has passed but looking at you…Son you are getting married. So who is the lucky woman?" Stephen asks.

So Chuck explains who Jemma is and what he has been doing. Stephen is fascinated about the Asgardian enhancements. Perhaps that is why he survived in the realm unchanged. Victor Von Doom was not so lucky.

They talked over and over until they both were hoarse.

"Dad you need to come home with me. Ellie really needs to see you." Chuck implores.

"I'm so sorry Charles. I can not yet do that. However, I promise I will be at your wedding." Stephen cryptically says.

Chuck gives his father a tearful goodbye then ascends the steps to see Tony.

"Thank you Tony you made it possible to allow me to see my dad." Chuck says.

"It is my pleasure…Now when is that bachelor party huh?" Tony asks with mischief in his eyes.

"Tomorrow night…I'll give you the location" Chuck says.

"Nonsense, I will host it here! Starts early at 6PM then who knows how later it will go?" Tony scoffs.

"Tony, are you sure the guys I've invited are a rowdy bunch. Thor and some Asgardians are supposed to come." Chuck says.

"Asgardians shoot bring all the Avengers if I care! The house can take it!" Tony boasts.

"Maybe the house will but what about Pepper?" Chuck inquires.

"Pepper has important Stark business in San Diego. She won't be back until the day of the wedding. I am sure we will be sober by then!" Tony says.

"Ok Tony you convinced me. I'll see you at 6PM." Chuck says as he exits then drives back to Echo Park.