They arranged for Thor to meet them the next morning and Peggy was very excited to meet the final member of the Avengers team. She wasn't the only one either; it was very obvious that both May and Skye were delighted at the prospect of meeting the Asgardian.
"You've already met an Asgardian. Why are you so excited about him?" She asked as they waited in the early morning sunlight outside of the Playground.
"Sif is pretty bad ass, but she's no Thor." May replied.
"Yeah Sif doesn't make for some awesome eye candy!" Skye agreed happily.
"Speak for yourself." Phil stated calmly with only the hint of a grin on his lips.
Clint burst into laughter and clasped the director on the shoulder. "I'm going to have to agree with Phil! Sif is plenty eye candy."
"Watch it Barton or you'll end up with a widow's bite between your legs." Natasha stated.
"And not the kind you want." Sam stage whispered.
Steve laughed and tightened his grip on Bucky's shaking arm. "Stop shaking jerk, you're going to make me fall over."
"You shouldn't even be standing punk." He retorted.
"I have these walking cast things on." He said back, gesturing to the thigh high bendable black boots.
"You walk like a penguin in those." Clint informed him bluntly.
"Thanks for that ego boost Clint. I needed it."
"You'll like being one of us I think." Natasha murmured to Skye. "With you and Peggy its beginning to even out the male to female ratio."
"Except you did just add Sam and Sergeant Barnes." Skye pointed out, shooting the later another appreciative look.
Peggy caught the glance and grinned. "Still eyeballing Bucky I see."
"He is the first man I have ever met that called me beautiful, ma'am and then kissed my hand when I met him."
"He's schmoozing you." Natasha said with a grin.
"Really? I thought forties men were all about the chivalry and respect thing."
Peggy couldn't resist snorting and shaking her head vehemently. "Oh sure for about five seconds, until they realize you won't sleep with them and then they become utter wankers."
"Like all men." May pointed out.
"Exactly."
"He hasn't been an ass yet." Skye stated.
"Bucky's a good man, despite however intimidating he seems to be." Peggy assured her with a smile.
Further conversation was halted by a loud roll of thunder and sudden flash of bright light that receded to reveal a jean and sweatshirt clad Thor who grinned widely at them.
"Friend Steven!"
"Hi Thor!" Steve called and then awkwardly walked to his side with Bucky's assistance so he could return the offered hug. "It's great to see you!"
"You as well! You did not mention that you were injured?" The Asgardian stated in a worried tone, glancing down at the braces along his legs.
"Oh its nothing." He said waving it away, and then gestured to the man at his side before he could retort. "Thor this is my best friend Bucky."
Thor grinned and exuberantly shook the offered hand. "It is an honor to meet Steven's original brother in arms! I am delighted to see that you are doing better than the last time you were together."
"Thanks Thor. It's great to meet you too."
"And this is Peggy!" Steve said excitedly, motioning toward her. She quickly moved to his side and smiled at Thor. "Thor, Peggy the best woman you'll ever meet. Peggy, my friend Thor."
"Your beloved?" Thor asked and then grinned at the answering nod. "You must be one exceptional woman indeed to capture the heart of the Captain here!"
"She is."
Peggy fought down a blush and affectionately rolled her eyes. "It's great to meet you too Thor. I've heard a lot about you."
"Good things I am hoping."
"Of course."
He grinned at the three of them and then moved his gaze to the others. "Clinton, Natasha!" He exclaimed with a wave and then gasped once he noticed the man beside them. "Son of Coul! You are alive!"
Moments later the tall blonde had the smaller man's form pulled into a tight hug. Coulson gasped at the sudden embrace and then smiled and patted his back. "Yeah Thor I'm alive. Pretty big story though."
"I care not for the story." He sat the man down with a huge smile. "I am just delighted to see that you did not perish."
"Me too buddy." Phil smiled back and then motioned to May and Skye. "Thor, this is Agent Melinda May, my good friend and one of the best agents I have ever had the privilege to work with."
"Greetings Agent May! If the Son of Coul reveres you as a companion, then I do as well." He said happily shaking her hand.
A full smile graced her lips and she nodded her head to him. "Thanks Thor. It's great to meet you. I've heard a lot from Sif."
"You have met Sif?"
"Couple times. She was just here. She's actually why we thought to call you." May answered and then motioned to Skye. "This is Skye."
"You are the young woman gifted with powers now?" He asked her with a caring smile.
"Gifted is a word for it." She stated but smiled back at him. "It's so great to meet you Thor! I'm super excited that you want to help me."
"I am very sorry Lady Skye that your powers are feeling like more of a curse." He said gravely. "I am not as gifted in the areas of magic as my brother and mother were, but I will do everything in my power to help you, I give you my word."
She blushed and glanced down, a grin playing at her lips. "Like I said, thank you so much! You'll be a lot of help."
"It's really good to see you buddy." Clint butted in. "You haven't met Sam yet have you?
"No I haven't had the pleasure." He smiled at him. "You are Steven's flying companion correct?"
"That's me. Great to finally meet you."
"You as well. I am very happy to return to the Avengers. I have greatly enjoyed the time in London with my Jane, but it is very easy to grow stir crazy."
"Ah that explains the clothes!" Clint exclaimed. "You guys are missing out on the full thing, all Asgardian armorfied."
"Darcy has taken charge of my Midgardian wardrobe." Thor answered with a smile and then directed his gaze on Phil. "You have more teammates correct?"
"Yeah, Bobbie and Mack are looking for Hunter who went AWOL and Fitz and Simmons are in the labs right now." He replied.
"One of your team is missing? Do you need assistance in finding him?"
"No those two can figure it out. Should we go up to my office? It'll be more comfortable."
"Absolutely. I would really like to learn more of your seismic vibration powers Lady Skye."
Skye explained in detail to them what happened when her powers came out, how they made her feel and what she could sense as it happened, while they walked to Phil's office. Once there Thor gave her a pondering look before speaking.
"It seems to me that you don't only cause vibrations to your planets core. You said you constantly feel like you are vibrating?"
"Uh, yeah. Like there is energy under my skin or something."
"That is probably precisely what it is! I think you are tapped into the potential energy around you, not just the earth. That is your strongest connection and what comes out when you are emotional, but I feel, once you understand how to do so, you could potentially bend anything around you to your will."
"Really?" She stared at him in complete awe.
"That sounds fantastic to me." Peggy said from her spot by Skye's side with a little smile. "It's more than just 'destructive'."
"Yeah you have like, real bad ass powers. Have to admit I'm jealous. Can you imagine the types of shots I could make if I could physically control the air my arrows went through! Hey we could make that a thing we do!"
Skye gave him a wide eyed look and Steve shook his head faintly. "I think you're intimidating her Clint."
"Oh sorry about that. I just think its bad ass."
"No its fine. This is just a lot to take in." She shifted to face Thor. "Do you really think that's what it could be?"
"Seem as such to me. Once we return to Avengers Tower I will make a trip to Asgard and confer with someone who would know more."
"Are you doing okay Skye?" May asked from her position across the room.
"Yeah I think so." She smiled around at them, her gaze stopping on Natasha and Peggy. "Thank you so much for offering this to me. I don't want to be useless, or an outcast and I'm beginning to actually feel like that could be possible."
"Don't thank us." Natasha told her. "We, all of us, invited you because we felt it was what would be the best option for you."
"We're glad you accepted." Steve spoke up. "We never know what sort of situations will come across us, or what exactly will happen in the future. This way you can continue being an agent, but with your full potential."
"Also," Sam began, "Not a one of us doesn't have some sort of issue or history so you aren't alone there. We're just as glad you took the offer as you are to receive it."
"I'm very relieved Phil and May didn't argue it." Steve added, causing Peggy to avert her attention from Skye to the director.
"You were all right." Phil pointed out and then gave Skye a caring smile. "You know that May and I aren't throwing you out right?"
She nodded. "I know. This is better than just sending me out into solitary confinement. I'm grateful really. At least here I'll have a team."
"Verily!" Thor said happily. "I know I do not know you well Lady Skye, but I look forward to teaching and fighting alongside you!"
"We all do." Bucky spoke up at last giving her a warm grin. "It'll be a new experience for the both of us, we can learn together."
Peggy had to bite back a grin at the excited nod that she sent him, and then pulled the smaller woman into a brief one armed side hug. "Welcome to the Team Skye."
