ARCTIC CIRCLE, BIODOME, JUNE 27, 15:25 UTC

"There's a plan to restart S.H.I.E.L.D. and they want me to be on it." Daisy said, looking directly at James.

"Start explaining." James told Daisy.

After everything that had happened, The Avengers had to admit this was the least likely scenario they thought was going to happen.

After defeating the Masters of Evil with the help from the blue side of the X-Men the only thing on the Avengers minds had been party, and then they would go to Madripoor and round up the rest of the Masters of Evil after getting a sanction from the government.

It would be easy enough especially after they were gonna hand over all the files they had that proved the Masters of Evil were involved in the original Madripoor fight. They were cruising, but now supposedly S.H.I.E.L.D. was coming back, but that should have been a good thing. But apparently to come back they were going to need Daisy. Each and everyone was very interested in what Daisy was going to say, and at the moment it seemed like she was trying to figure out how to explain everything she knew.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. is coming back." Daisy started "And from what I understand. As soon as possible."

"And who is heading this return of S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Tony asked

"2 people really." Daisy explained and began to pull up two files "The first is Presidential Candidate Valerie Cooper. The second is Marcus Johnson, or as he is really known. Nick Fury Jr."

"Wow, put this on the list of things I never thought would happen." Francis was the first to speak up "How'd you even get in contact with them."

"It was a couple of weeks ago. In Colorado. Fury was at the Vault, he talked to me about well...a lot, mostly about how the Avengers aren't good enough and the-

"Woah, woah, woah. Go back and explain that." Francis demanded "Cause we are great."

"That's the same thing I said when I first heard it." Daisy said with a small laugh "The way he explained it was fairly simple. The Avengers are an amazing force that the world should be thankful for. But it's a mistake to trust the world's security to just five people. S.H.I.E.L.D. coming back will allow them to work in tandem with the government to get jobs done. They would be the middle link between Heroes and world governments."

"I think it's undeniable that S.H.I.E.L.D. in any capacity coming back is a good thing." Azari spoke for the group "But Daisy I'm more curious on why they've recruited you. Not that I don't think you could do a great job."

"Well, I guess it's because there aren't many people like me. People on the right side of the law who understand how the government and the Avengers work. A person with powers, and general smarts I guess...supposedly I'm perfect for the job."

"Well I can not deny that. You would be perfect for this job Daisy." Torunn complimented "But I think we would really miss you here with the Avengers."

"Yeah we would really miss you Daisy." Amadeus agreed with Torunn and choruses, of don't go and we'd miss you's occurred, but James didn't say anything like that and instead sighed.

"That's not all it is, there's more."

"Well yeah," Daisy admitted "Another reason they wanted me is well...because they wanted the Scavengers. The Scavengers are really the world's only true elite strike team that is accessible, and well, a lot of them would make amazing S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and they'd like to recruit most of them...All of them really."

"So...were supposed to lose the entirety of the Scavengers?" Francis questioned, not believing what he was hearing.

"The Scavengers are supposed to fold into S.H.I.E.L.D." Pym told him, before looking at Daisy "That's wild...but it does kinda make sense."

"Well...what do you think of this O fearless one?" Francis directed at James. He looked at Daisy, who gave him a sad sort of smirk and he gave her a smile back.

"I mean. I guess it makes sense. If I was trying to restart S.H.I.E.L.D. I'd probably pick Daisy to help restart it as well. The Scavengers also make sense and while they would be sorely missed I know a lot of them would like to be closer to society but still work with us. And they would get to do that with S.H.I.E.L.D. I guess my only problem is that none of us have met this new Nick Fury. And it wouldn't be wise to let you do this without meeting them first."

"Well that can probably be arranged." Daisy said with a nod.

"Wait Daisy, are you planning on doing this?" Tony asked. She wasn't an Avenger despite how much she hung around them. But she was by far the most trusted non-Avenger in the building. Tony could still remember how proud Francis had been to introduce them all to Daisy all those years ago.

Even then it was obvious that she was beyond brilliant. So the fact that she was getting this job opportunity despite only being 16 wasn't even that surprising. For Tony he was still trying to get over the fact that there seemed to be a new Nick Fury. And that Valerie was in on this new S.H.I.E.L.D. thing, meaning she had probably been the one heading it from the start.

"Um, well, yeah, I guess I was planning on taking this, it feels like the right thing to do." Daisy admitted "I love working here, I love being here with you guys, but the good an Organization like S.H.I.E.L.D. can do in this world is just too much to pass up on. I'll still work with you guys, I might just be a little further away."

"Wow." Francis said with a sigh, and it seemed like he was reminiscing "We really are entering a new era. Have you told Eli?"

"He's all aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D. train." Daisy said with a nod

"Well then, I think the only thing we really have to do is meet this Fury guy. How fast can you get him here?" Francis asked

"Couple of hours honestly."

"Well then get it done." James approved, this was really not what he was expecting but really what could you do? This was a great idea and something the world needed. He was certain this was going to be a success. He only wished he had gotten with Daisy earlier, maybe then he wouldn't feel bad about letting her go.

HEROES OF TOMORROW

It was a couple of hours later, and the Avengers were back in their meeting room as Nick Fury was arriving at the Biodome. Daisy escorted him to the meeting room, and the Avengers took a good look at the man who wanted to break up the Avengers and Scavengers. He wore a black trench coat and a black turtleneck under that, and the eye patch was really something. Pym wondered if he was simply copying his father or if he truly did lose his eye.

"Avengers. It's a pleasure to meet you all. I suppose you want to get straight down to business." Fury told them as he took a seat around the table.

"Yeah, who proposed this reformation of S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

"Valerie. It was the first of many things on her list, and with everything going on, it didn't take much for the government to greenlight it. We are already in progress of moving a lot of our equipment to the Helicarrier."

"So that means you've been planning this for a fairly long time then?" James pointed out "The helicarriers were no joke and to be moving stuff there already...it means you guys could be up in the air in a week's time."

"We are trying to move fast. People want to see more than just the Avengers doing something, and we are trying to give them that."

"It's a smart idea, I really just wish you didn't have to break up the Scavengers to do it." Francis told Fury.

"They will still be doing the same work. Making things easier on the Avengers, they will just need to be integrated into S.H.I.E.L.D. Then more things can happen, get paid more money for the things they do, be closer to society, while helping out in every way we can."

"S.H.I.E.L.D. was an intelligence agency. I suppose that also won't be changing."

"Not in the slightest. The full extent of S.H.I.E.L.D's duty is mostly classified information that only I and Ms. Johnson are qualified to know."

"And so it begins." Azari points out, with a small laugh "I have no doubt we can establish a great working relationship, but I also know we are going to get on each other's nerves. A Lot."

"Well. The information wouldn't have to be classified. I wouldn't mind having some Avengers on my roster. Captain?"

"You're serious?" James questioned looking more at Daisy who nodded slightly, and James could only really laugh, because there was absolutely no way he could stop being Captain America to become a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. It just wasn't responsible and there were still so many things he could do. The Avengers' jobs were in no way done, and honestly, if James was being honest it felt like it had truly just begun.

"I'm sorry I can't accept that offer. There's too much to be done as Captain America still. I have no doubt S.H.I.E.L.D. will do amazing work, but I can't work under them right now."

"I expected as much." Fury told him with a respected nod before turning to Francis "What do you say Barton? You know your parents were some of the highest ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agents of all time."

Some of the others seemed shocked that Fury turned to Francis, but Tony, Bruce, and James weren't surprised in the slightest. Francis had a knack for things like this. He was a great leader, smart, and an excellent fighter. You couldn't get much better than Francis.

Francis himself was just a little shocked at the offer but he had a feeling it was coming by the way Daisy was looking at him, and he knew he had to decline as well. He was nearly 13 when he took control of the Scavengers after his father died. He then took control of them, hiding out in Ultra City for years, which was still the hardest thing he had ever done. And while he could envision himself working for S.H.I.E.L.D. Like James he wasn't sure today was that day.

"Sorry Fury, Daisy, I'll have to disappoint you this time. Like Cap said, we've got work to do as Avengers. It's not my time yet."

"I respect it." Fury nodded, before looking at his watch "This was a short meeting but it's really all I have time for. S.H.I.E.L.D's reemergence means I'm constantly reporting to the UN. The public will know about S.H.I.E.L.D. coming back soon and the preparation has to be constant. I'll have to take my leave."

"Well it was a pleasure to meet you, Fury. We look forward to working with you." Torunn gave the man her seal of approval.

He nodded at her and the rest before simply getting up and leaving, and Daisy quickly followed, barely remembering to tell them "I'll be back!"

As it was once again just the Avengers Tony immediately spoke up "I'm glad you guys didn't take the offer. S.H.I.E.L.D. is great but...I still see you guys as kids, and I want you guys around a little longer before you branch out like that."

"Don't worry Tony. You're always going to have us." James assured him. And after that everyone began to clear the room.

James was the only one left when Daisy returned on her own, and she had a small sort of smile on her face.

"I hope you're not mad James." She immediately told him, and he only laughed and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Disappointed were inevitably going to be hundreds of miles away, doing different things at different times everyday, of course. But mad, never. It may have not been the longest relationship, actually it's pretty short all things considered. But I'm never going to forget this Daisy."

"Me either. This was the most fun I've ever had, especially since I moved into the Biodome. You're very special James, and who knows we're still young, anything could happen."

"Right." James agreed, before giving Daisy a serious look "S.H.I.E.L.D. is no joke Daisy. What they are going to get you to do will not be easy. Be safe alright?"

"Of course. Always." After that the two simply sat together for a while, before Daisy tugged him, pulling him out of the meeting.

"Alright come on, let's watch a movie or something, we can't spend our last days doing nothing." As they left towards the common room. James could only think one thing. This was shaping up to be the weirdest year of all time.