A.N.: Hey Guys!
Here's the new chapter for you…it's actually the last chapter, before epilogue *wiping a few tears*
I'm not entirely happy how this chapter turned out…but I guess my mind just likes to play with me…a lot! And I still hope that even though it's short one, you'll like it.
If you'll have any questions just PM me ;]
On the bright side, I already wrote epilogue, it just needs some final touches so it'll be out maybe even today *fingers crossing*
Okay, I'll just let you read it now
Enjoy!

Disclaimer: No Marvel and ABC how many times do I have to tell you that I do not own any of your characters? *heavily sigh*

Chapter 9 – You're important to us

'Skye! You're awake!' Grant's smile was so wide that Skye wondered when his jaw will break.

'Yeah… I am… and if I'm being honest pretty… sore…' she rubbed her eyes with her right hand - the one without IV in it. 'Oh God I must look terrible.'

'No…' Grant trailed off thinking: Say: perfect, beautiful, great, something! Anything nice! 'You look okay and… alive' Ward groaned internally and on the outside he smiled awkwardly.

'Thanks? I guess.'

'Umm I… I uh… I have to call Coulson and well Simmons' here, outside…'

'Jemma's here?' Skye was excited to finally see her friend and talk with her.

'Yes' he smiled. 'I'll just go and get her and then call Coulson.'

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Once Ward was out it took ten seconds for Jemma to burst into room, tears of joy already running her cheeks. 'SKYE!' she hugged her best friend gently but strongly.

'Hey Jemma, its okay now' Skye soothed her.

'No, it's not!' Jemma wanted to let out all of her frustrations. 'And what were you thinking? Wanting to leave us like this?!'

'Jemma, I…' Skye started but Simmons interrupted her.

'Why would you want to leave us? I thought… we all thought that we were getting closer…' she whispered last part.

Skye's heart sunk when she saw her friend like this. 'I'm sorry Jemms, it's just that, I thought I could protect you… leaving… to be fair I wanted to do something that you've done first.'

'What are you talking about?' Jemma was confused.

'You wanted to die for us, to save us… I just wanted to leave' Skye had tears shimmering in her eyes.

'Oh sweetheart' Jemma pulled Skye again for a hug. 'Now I know how you must've felt back then…'

'Can we not talk about this anymore?' Skye asked pleadingly.

'Can you promise me that you won't leave us?' Jemma asked in the same tone.

'I don't know Jemma, there's still danger waiting for you…'

'Skye danger is everywhere, our job is full of dangerous things for Christ's Sake!' Jemma had to convince her to stay with them. 'Listen to me – you are our family Skye! I'm not talking only about me or Fitz' she said confidently. 'You can't abandon your family, we stick together no matter what.'

Skye sighed. 'But it's just… I'm just a hacker, you don't need me there. You can easily get another person to do computer stuff for you…'

'No Skye, you don't understand. For me you can be out team mascot! For crying out loud, you're important to this team. You have no idea how sad and quiet Bus was when you weren't with us' Jemma was practically bouncing in her place. Always calm Jemma was now an energy volcano trying to show Skye how much she meant to them. 'Look, I always thought that it was Coulson who was keeping us altogether, but now I can say that it was you, Skye. You are our really sparkling, purple glue that's tying everyone together.'

Skye snorted with laughter. 'Okay, fine! You won, if Coulson will let me, I'll stay with you' she smiled genuinely.

Then Jemma quickly checked all Skye's vitals and girls were engaged in more pleasant conversation.

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Outside Skye's room Ward called Coulson.

"What is it Ward?" Coulson picked up after two signals.

'Sir, its Skye…'

"What about her?" Coulson sounded alarmed.

'She woke up couple minutes ago.'

"We'll be there in 10" Coulson said.

'But Sir, it's almost an hour drive to get to-' Ward responded, but Coulson interrupted him. "We'll take Lola" and with those words he hung up.

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After precisely twelve minutes Coulson, May and Fitz entered hallway where Ward was waiting for them.

Not bothering to knock they all got into Skye's room and saw her and Jemma talking animatedly about something.

'Hey guys!' Skye greeted them cheerfully.

'Oh thank God you're awake.'

They all stood beside her bed.

'How are you feeling?' May asked.

'Oh I'm fine' Skye met looks that said "you have to be more believable 'coz we're not buying it". 'No, really it's okay. I'm just embarrassed about this whole leaving thing, that's it' she smiled nervously.

'You are aware that we won't let you leave us, right?' Fitz asked her seriously.

'Yes, Fitz. Simmons here already gave me a lecture' Skye rolled her eyes.

'Great! So we don't have to do this?' Coulson asked although he had full intention on talking to Skye about how ridiculous her assumptions and insecurities were. But that could wait… when she'll get back to the Bus, they'll have this conversation.

'I promise I won't leave you' Skye believed in what she said. She saw looks of concern on everyone's faces, even her Robot… wait, he wasn't hers…

After that assurance, they all sat down and just talked about what happened while Skye was unconscious.

'So, A.C. did you like my present for you?' Skye asked smiling.

'Oh… this present?' Coulson pulled from his jacket little purple package.

'You haven't opened it yet?' Skye asked in disbelief.

'Well I was busy with other stuff…'

'Then open it now!' Skye was excited to see Coulson's reaction.

'Fine' Coulson tore paper and his eyes instantly lighted like he was just a little boy in candy store. His mouth turned into a huge grin. 'Oh no! You didn't!' he exclaimed.

'Oh yes, I did' she replied with smug grin.

Present for Coulson was a collection of original Captain America trading cards, the same that Coulson lost in a battle of New York almost three years ago.

'You can get them signed by Cap again' she smiled.

'Thank you!' Coulson couldn't have been happier. He was just ecstatic, almost bouncing in his chair.

'I'm glad you like it.'

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Team talked and joked for hours until Skye started yawning and they knew it was their time to get back to the Bus.

Almost everyone left. Ward as always stayed with her and for the first time in almost two weeks (although in not very comfortable chair) he slept peacefully knowing his Rookie was okay.

A.N.: That's the end of this chapter.
As I said there's only epilogue left and I think it will be posted really soon.
I know it's not the best chapter, but I still hope that maybe you liked it.
I'm waiting for your reviews – they're like SkyeWard love for me ;]
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