A/N: Hi guys! I know it's been a while since I last updated and all. School's been really hectic, plus add in some health issues I now have, and you have a disrupted fanfic-writing time. Hahaha. Although, FIVE DAYS LEFT UNTIL AOS RETURNS! GAAAH!

Disclaimer: As always, I do not own Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Chapter 11:

"Skye, how many bags of candy do you need?" Ward exasperated. They have been grocery shopping for almost an hour now.

"It's only my third bag!"

"You already have a large pack each of Snickers and Reese's! And now, you're adding another bag of…"

"Kitkats! I love these."

Ward exhaled. "Okay, but no more candies. Deal?"

Skye pouted. "Aww. Fine. Come on, let's go to the Frozen section. Fitz wants some ham." They walked to the freezer and Skye was choosing some ham. Meanwhile, Ward grabbed some bacon, and turkey slices, and some chicken fillets. Next, Skye headed to the isle where bread was located. She grabbed two loaves, and Ward grabbed some pasta from the other side.

"Oooh, I'd love that!" Skye commented, eyeing the bag of Fettuccini in the cart.

"I know you do. That's why I got them." Ward winked at her.

When they got to the Oats and Cereals isle, Skye walked to the right side, searching for her favorite cereal, while Ward walked to the left side, choosing his bag of oats. While Skye was focusing on the boxes in front of her, Ward spoke in a low voice.

"Skye?"

"Yeah?" Skye responded but didn't turn around.

"Can you uh…come here for a sec?"

"Hold on." She said, but didn't move just yet.

"Skye, come here."

"Just a sec, Ward." Skye answered, still not turning around. There were a few moments of silence before Skye suddenly felt Ward grab her waist from behind. She jumped slightly, and was about to hit Ward on the chest when she noticed the serious expression on his face.

"Don't panic and don't turn around." He whispered. "But I'm pretty sure it's too much of a coincidence that the guy in the brown jacket has been going to the same isles that we've been going to, at the same time as us."

Skye gulped and whispered, "We're being followed?"

"I think so." Ward answered.

Skye placed the cereal box back to the shelf. "What do we do?" She turned to face Ward.

"Just follow me. I'll get us out of here."

When they started to walk, Ward led Skye to the near end of the isle. Before they could run, however, a man had blocked them. They stepped backwards, intending to run to the other end of the isle when another guy appeared and ran towards them. Ward moved forward and punched the guy nearest to them. Skye did the same to the guy running to her. The two men were knocked out cold. Ward grabbed Skye's hand and they ran to the front exit. Before they reached it, they saw three more men approaching from outside.

"Back exit," Ward told Skye. They went back to the Fresh Section, entered past the freezers and ran for the back door.

"You have your gun?" Ward asked Skye, who nodded and took out her weapon from her back.

"Use it only when necessary."

Skye nodded for a second time. Before they opened the exit door, they both leant against it slightly. Ward started mouthing a countdown.

"Three…Two…One…" Then, he opened the door. Ward aimed his gun to the left side while Skye crouched down below him and aimed to the right. When they didn't see anyone, they went out and slowly walked. There was a street in front of them, and two cars double parked. At first, nothing could be heard. Then, out of nowhere, shots were fired. Ward pulled Skye to a crouching position, but they ended up getting separated. Ward took cover behind a car parked on the left, while Skye did the same on the right. They kept their eyes on each other as they figured out what to do next.

While the firefight ensued, Ward thought about what he's going to do.

"Go!" He said to Skye. "I'll cover you. Go around the block. Get away from here. I'll follow you there after I'm done with these guys."

Skye looked hesitant and scared. "No, we go together."

"Skye, you have to get out of here. I'll be right behind you."

Skye's heart was beating out of her chest right now, trying to decide on what she'll do. She didn't want to leave Ward.

"Please, Skye." He pleaded. "Go!"

Then, the firefight stopped. Ward then stood up and returned fire. Skye ran to the street on her side, away from the grocery shop. She crossed the street and continued running past buildings and apartments. She took a left down an alley, walked straight again, then turned right. She ran straight ahead until she could barely hear the gunshots. She stopped running and leaned against the wall. She was breathing too hard right now and couldn't move anymore. It was a good thing that the alley was dark and she was hidden in the shadows.

There was absolute silence now, expect for the panting coming from Skye.

Where is Ward? Is he okay? She couldn't help but feel scared at being unaware of what was happening with Ward. Did he get away? Is he looking for me?

Suddenly, she heard footsteps. Someone was heading her way. Skye looked around. She had the option to just hide in the dark and wait, or she could run and find another hiding place. She decided the latter, and ran away from that alley. She ran until she reached a few more blocks away. Now, she was panting really hard. She couldn't breathe properly anymore, so she collapsed to the ground. She was conscious, but she was literally out of breath. Skye let herself stay on the cold hard ground. She wanted to see Ward. She wanted this to be over and be safe again.

She was about to stand up again to look for him, but as soon as she was back on her feet, she heard a gun cock in the shadows. Her heart started to beat faster than it already has been.

"Hello there," said a voice in the dark.

Skye gulped and stepped back, but another cock of a gun behind her made her stop. She turned around and saw a man aiming a gun at her.

"She's one of them." He said to the man who was still hidden.

"S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

"Yes," the man answered. Skye waited until the hidden guy stepped out of the shadows.

"Vernz!" Skye gasped.

"Very good, Skye." The man's face was visible now.

"How did you know where we were?"

"Isn't obvious? I let you take in Hillborg so I could follow you. When I saw you leaving with Agent Ward, I took my chance. My chance to take revenge."

Skye remained still, aware of the fact that two guns were still threatening to take her life.

"I really liked your relationship with Agent Ward. It's a shame it would end."

"What?" Skye furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

"Oh yes, I saw you and your boyfriend."

"Boyfriend!?" She momentarily forgot her fear and was completely clueless at what Vernz was saying.

Even Vernz looked amused. "Isn't Agent Ward your– "

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. You think Ward's my–" Skye looked at him incredulously .

"You two…aren't together?" Vernz cocked an eyebrow at her.

"No," Skye answered hastily. Then, there was silence as Vernz tried to figure her out.

"How you act though," he said deviously. "It's as if you really were together. Like I said," he shrugged. "It's a shame you have to die."

Skye felt her heart stop. She had to something. She couldn't let them kill her without putting up a fight. Suddenly, she had an idea.

"Die? And um...you're gonna kill me, how again?" She tried, and Vernz eyed her suspiciously.

"Are you not aware of the two guns being raised at you right now?"

"Oh, I'm perfectly aware of that. I just, maybe, expected a more interesting fight, you know. Not one where you just resort to a weak solution."

Vernz eyes glimmered at the work weak. "Excuse me?"

"Fight, Vernz." She told him with a calm smile. "Let's see if you really are a man capable of beating a girl like me."

Vernz looked at her as if she had grown two heads.

"You heard me. Fight with me, then we'll find out who's the weaker one."

"If you're trying to stall for time, Skye–"

"I'm not. I just want to try out everything my S.O. taught me, at least before dying." Skye still wore a calm but determined expression.

Vernz seemed to be thinking about something before he spoke again. "He's not going to come save you, Skye."

"I don't really care. It's time I proved myself to him and the rest of my team."

"And how exactly would you do that if you're lying here, bleeding to death?"

"I guess we'll find out." Skye positioned herself to the fighting stance Ward taught her. Vernz looked past Skye and at the man standing behind her. They both placed their guns back in their holsters and readied themselves.

"Two men against one girl? You sure about this, Skye?" Vernz jeered.

"I'd be more scared if it was Agent May in front of me. But two goons? I think I could handle it." Skye said. Then, the fight started. The two men both charged at her. Skye stepped sideways to avoid them. They didn't collide, however, because Vernz saw right through it. He landed a punch to Skye's face making her grunt in pain. They momentarily paused before Skye aimed a kick at Vernz. He caught her foot and twisted it, making her fall backwards. She fell hard on the ground, but she kicked the two men standing above her, to make them fall as well. Skye stood up while they remained on the ground. She kicked the other man in the face, breaking his nose for sure. Vernz stood up and tried to punch Skye in the stomach. Skye, however, dodged it by leaning to her right. She kneed Vernz to the face and that sent him backwards. The other man tried to tackle her, but Skye turned halfway so that he would miss her and lose his balance. When he did, Skye elbowed him to the face and kicked him straight in the chest. He was sent backwards as well.

"This isn't over yet, Skye." Vernz said as he stood up straight.

"You bet it isn't." Skye answered as she sent punch after punch to Vernz's face.

A/N: It's a bit short, I know. :( And right now, I'm still writing Chapter 12, so I would need your patience here. xD Rate and Review! :) xx