I'm back! I know this story is suppose to be complete, but as I was thinking about it, I realized it would be much better if I just continue my new story here. I'll be writing on the events of Phase 1, and then the story will be complete and I'll continue with new stories based on Phase 2. Of course I was talking about the MCU. Also, this is much easier than making a new story. Anyway! Please enjoy! Pluse, I do not own any Marvel characters, just my OC.
Freyja sat on a chair in the living room. She was on Steve's apartment, given by Fury. It was the first time she actually sat face-to-face with her uncle though she moved in few weeks ago. Both felt awkward and Freyja tried hard to ease the cold air around them. Steve mostly stayed in the gym, working out. He didn't sleep much, didn't go out much. But who could blame him? He was under the ice for almost 70 years. He still had lots to get used to and adjust to.
Steve was sitting on the kitchen chair only a few feet away from her. He read the newspapers and drank the morning coffee Freyja made.
"So, how are you today?" she decided to break the silence.
"Fine," he shortly looked at her but soon turned his eyes back to the paper.
"That's…great! Come on, help me a little, will you? I'm trying to work this out here."
"Well, what would you like to hear?"
"What do you have to say?"
Steve slipped out a small smile. Then he folded his papers and placed it on the desk. He stared at Freyja and started to talk.
"Why don't you tell me about you? First, how did my sister end up in that….Asgard?"
"My mother was a scientist. After you were presumed dead, she joined the S.H.I.E.L.D and worked on abnormality in Earth's magnetic field. I don't know the details, but while researching researching in Norway, she fell into a portal that led her to Asgard. My father found her and brought her to his home," Freyja paused a bit and took a bite of the cookie on the table.
"Then you know, the obvious love-at-first-sight story and boom! I was born. That's it." She mumbled with her mouth full.
"How did she die?" Steve's eyes were full of sadness and pain. Freyja felt pity for him. Waking up 70 years later, without his family and friends, it must have been hard to except it.
"You see our family…the Freyr are always exposed to dangers because of the weapon we possess. When I was only a child, she died because of the attack of other aliens."
Steve didn't talk for a while. He just stared into Freyja's eyes.
"You look just like her." He finally spoke.
"I heard that I do," Freyja smiled.
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It has been quite a while since she moved in. Tonight, she was at the gym, watching Steve punch the punching bag. He had some problems with sleeping and often came here to punch all day long. His punch became more fierce and powerful. Soon the punching bag flew nearly half way across the gym and fell to the ground.
Suddenly, Fury was coming in through the doors.
"Trouble sleeping?"
"I slept for 70 years, sir. I think I've had my fill." He replied while punching another bag he just hung up.
"Then you should be out, celebrating, seeing the world," Fury came walking in and Freyja snorted from her seat.
"Yeah, good luck persuading him. That's what I've been telling him for days now." But actually she had no right to say that because she never left her home since she came back to the Earth as well.
Steve stopped his move and glared at Freyja. She shrugged her shoulders. He untied the bandage covering his fist and walked towards his bag.
"I think there's nothing to celebrate," he talked while stuffing the bandage into his bag. Freyja stood up from her seat and ran towards him to sit next to his bag.
"When I went under, the world was at war. I wake up, they say we won. They didn't say what we lost."
"We've made some mistakes along the way. Some, very recently." As Fury spoke, Freyja noticed the file he was holding.
"Is that a mission?" Freyja tilted her head in curiosity. Fury never gave them missions. Then what was so special about this one?
Fury handed over the file to Steve and explained. By his word, the Tesseract thing was stolen from them by Loki and they needed to find him before he cause more damage. Freyja sighed silently. She knew Loki was kind of power-obsessive, but she never thought he'd go try taking over the Earth.
"Is Freyja in this too?" Steve asked.
"Maybe, if things go wrong."
"I would like to go. I know Loki, he used to be a friend of mine." Freyja hopefully stated.
"Whatever you want, miss. Just don't get yourself into dangerous situations," Steve warned her.
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They arrived at an enormous ship via Quinjet. Coulson was totally fangirling over Steve and Freyja found it rather amusing to watch. Besides, she too was out of her mind when she first saw him. When they landed, Agent Romanoff brought them to a man named Dr. Banner.
Steve formally shook his hand, his mind only focused on the job. Freyja could see that Dr. Banner was a little disappointed of his response. Freyja quickly grabbed his hand and shook energetically.
"Nice to meet you, sir. It's an honor to meet the great scientist like you."
Dr. Banner laughed at her over-politeness.
"You don't have to be so formal, I see you're nicer than your uncle."
"Someone has to be"
Freyja shrugged her shoulders.
"Why did S.H.I.E.L.D need you on board?
Dr. Banner asked with no intention of looking down at her. Despite his simple curiosity, she couldn't help herself become a little bit uncomfortable. No one ever thought of her to be someone who was capable of many things. Her looks and her age was to blame. She seriously considered having a tattoo or a scar on her face to show them she is not a sensitive girl but a warrior.
"I have some history with Loki, the one who took the Tesseract. Plus, I don't want to stay in empty house when my uncle is having fun."
Steve gave her a quick look but Freyja didn't bother.
"Ah, yeah. I think they told me about you. Just couldn't match the image…How come you know me?"
"It's quite hard not to. Frankly, you've made some remarkable achievements and a remarkable mistake."
Freyja reminded herself of the incident Cassy told her. They were a lot younger back then and a news like that was huge. Cassy was good at raking informations and told Freyja some hidden facts about Dr. Banner. Dr. Banner smiled sadly.
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Soon they were flying in the air. Freyja was amazed by the comfort and steadiness of the Helicarrier. She felt a bit awkward standing with all those busy-working agents. She felt like she needed to do something but there was really nothing she could do and she hated it. Desperate for work, she started talking to Steve who was into his role already. How can a guy be so serious?
"Is there anything you might want to tell us about Loki or the Tesseract?"
After some time, Fury asked suddenly.
"Well, I've heard that it went missing in Earth when I was a kid. Didn't know how long it was there, but from what I've heard, people took some advantage of it."
"Hydra used it to make weapons. I don't know what people did with it before Hydra found them," Steve quietly remarked.
"Probably used them to make weapons, too. People's desire for power is so strong so I doubt them not using it." Freyja scolded. But she also didn't miss the look on Fury's face. He was a skilled spy with a poker face, but a little glimpse of discomfort was spotted by Freyja. All those years in the orphanage had taught her to be quick witted. Freyja wondered what might discomfort him. Clearly, she needed some research on that. Thanking the lack of mind reader in S.H.I.E.L.D, Freyja glared at Fury.
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They were using every wirelessly accessible cameras to face-trace Loki. It made Freyja go skeptical again. She knew S.H.I.E.L.D was an intelligence agency, but using all those cameras without any permission or hesitation was kind of creepy. No one else seemed to have a problem with that. But she did understand the circumstance and understood that they had to track Loki as fast as they can. Freyja slipped out and headed to Dr. Banner's lab.
"So, what do you think will happen when they get their hands back on the Tesseract?"
"Oh god, you freaked me out. Trust me, you wouldn't want to see that." Dr. Banner was so caught up doing some science stuff that he didn't notice Freyja until she spoke.
"Hmm, something tells me that we will, eventually." Freyja gave him an evil smile.
"Now THAT's really freaky," he tilted the glass that hung lose on his nose.
"S.H.I.E.L.D won't let it go easily, right?" Freyja turned the subject back to the Tesseract.
"They were using it to develop sustainable energy. They'll probably want to keep it. Actually, anyone who has a clear mind would want to keep it." He mumbled.
"Anyway, what's S.H.I.E.L.D doing in the energy business in the first place? It's not their usual job, what's Tesseract got to do with spying and sneaking around?" Freyja questioned.
"You do realize that's not their only job, right?"
Dr. Banner stopped his work and stared at her.
"Huh, hardly."
She snorted but her question really hit the point. What WERE they doing with the Tesseract exactly?
"Yeah, it's odd. But all I want is to finish my job and go back. All other things are out of my concerns." He shook his head as if trying to shake the suspicion off.
"That's what I used to think, though it cost me some good friends.…But it'll bother you!"
"No, not really."
