Chapter 38: Happy Goodbyes
Sydney, Australia 2013
Everyone stepped out of the TARDIS and was greeted by Director Fury, Skye, Ward, Black Widow, Captain America, and Mickey Smith. Martha ran up to her husband and kissed him passionately. They were both happy that the other had survived.
"Congratulations to all of us." Director Fury said. "We've saved the world once again."
River Song had taken Loki's staff with the Tesseract inside from New York and gave it to Thor.
"This time," Thor said, "it goes to Asgard."
"Agreed." Fury said. "I hate to rush the goodbyes, but I need the Avengers to address the press with me. The world needs answers and we have to be the ones to give them."
The Avengers and Director Fury said their goodbyes to the Doctor, his friends, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. team.
"Director Fury." Jack said. "Could I ask you for a favor before you go?"
"That depends on the favor." Fury replied.
"Traveling around time alone isn't doing it for me anymore." Jack said. "I'd like a job at S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Really?" Fury asked.
"Yes." Jack replied. "Between traveling with the Doctor and over a hundred years at Torchwood, I have plenty of experience with aliens."
"Us too." Martha said referring to herself and Mickey. "We'd like to work at S.H.I.E.L.D. too."
"Absolutely." Fury said. "We'll discuss it later. I'm a little busy right now."
Director Fury and the Avengers then left to go and address the world.
"I guess this is goodbye for now sweetie." River said to the Doctor. "I have a cell to get back to."
"I'll see you soon." The Doctor said. "Or rather you'll see me soon."
"Goodbye Doctor." River said.
River Song then used her vortex manipulator to transport herself back to prison.
"We should get going too." The Doctor said.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. and the human race thank you Doctor." Agent May said.
"Tell Agent Coulson we said goodbye." Clara said.
"No problem." Fitz said.
"You never had a chance to explain where you were." Jemma said. "Where did you go? What did you see?"
"Aliens and other planets." Fitz said.
"Really?" Jemma asked.
"I'll let Fitz and Skye tell you all what happened." The Doctor said.
"Doctor," May said, "will we ever see you again?"
"Probably." The Doctor said. "I wouldn't be surprised if our paths crossed again. See you soon."
The Doctor and Clara then boarded the TARDIS and took off for France so that Clara could make sure that the Maitlands were alright. Agent May then called Agent. Coulson on her wrist communicator.
"The Doctor's gone. He saved us all." Agent May said.
"I'm sorry I had to stay at headquarters." Coulson said.
"We managed." May said. "How soon will you be rejoining us?"
"I'm giving you all a few days off." Coulson said. "You've earned it."
"What about Skye?" May asked. "She's not technically an agent."
"She gets a few days off too." Coulson said. "I'll talk to you later May."
"I'll see you in a few days." Coulson said.