A/N: Hello agents! Saturday I received an email informing me that "Covert Operative" my newest Divergent fanfic has been nominated for the 2016 Better in Texas Fiction Awards in the category Favorite Crossover. Whoever nominated me, thank you very much for your trust in me and the story. If you have an account here on or any other fanfiction site I'm on, please contact me.

Browsing through other categories I found a second story of mine nominated in the category Favorite Marvel - "SHIELD 2". Thank you once again.

I will let you know where you can vote for my stories.

Chapter 3: No wedding without a bit of drama

The following month passed by in no time. Evelyn and Natalie made all the preparations for the big day. Tris couldn't care less. Her sisters, Shauna and Christina, who both live in New York with their husbands and kids came a few days ago to help the bride to be. Obviously they knew about the arranged marriage and tried to cheer her up and give her advice.

"Just make the most of it," Christina says.

"Easy for you to say. You both married the man you wanted and loved. I don't even like this guy. He is so fucking full of himself. I could do better." And she could. She was convinced of that.

As the girls prepared their sister Andrew walked into the small room to admire his youngest daughter for the last time before she became a respectable married woman.

"You look so beautiful, honey," he says choked up.

"Dad, please, stop crying," she says half amused, half bored.

"I'm just so proud of my little baby," he says and hugs her. Tris hugs him back, but only wrapping one arm around him. She is still pissed because of this whole situation. She so desperately wants to leave this room, this church, hop on her bike and ride off. But it's too late to back out now. She takes a deep breath and steps outside of the room and into the church. As she starts to walk down the aisle a million thoughts run through her mind. Is this really the right thing to do? She is marrying a complete stranger. Yeah, she did a thorough background check on the guy and he is clean, but he is still a stranger. Maybe she underestimated the situation. Uriah was right. This isn't a black op(1), this is her real life and this is this man's real life. Even if they agreed to pretend in front of the others they still had to spend a year together, at least for their parents' sake.

Tobias looked down the aisle and saw her stepping closer with each breath he took. He had to admit, now that he saw her dressed up and all, he couldn't deny how beautiful and sexy she really is. Well, he knew that even before, but when this woman opens her mouth he just wants to silence her. She is so annoying, thinking she knows everything and making stupid comments. But he is forced to marry her and to pretend for a year. In the beginning he thought a year would be fine, that he could do it. Looking at things now makes him re-think the agreement he and Tris reached a month ago. He knows that their parents agreed to a trial run, but would he be able to live with this woman for a year? And how did she even know about Nita? It's one thing for his dad to know, but Tris just met him when she mentioned his secret girlfriend. Well, she wasn't that secret, but he also didn't want to attract too many eyes on him. So they kept a low profile. Then his parents told him about the arranged marriage and everything went to shit. And now here he is.

When his parents told him that he would be engaged to Tris Prior, the daughter of a business associate of Marcus, it didn't really click at first in Tobias' mind that he already knew the name. He was too furious to remember that he knew her. She is Shauna's youngest sister. Shauna is the wife of his best friend, but he also knew her from back in high school. Even though Shauna and Zeke live in New York now, he still e-mailed back and forth with both of them. So, after Tobias finally calmed down, especially after that incredibly awkward meeting where his future was decided, he skyped with Zeke and got a few more details on his future wife.

"Four, this is my baby sister," Shauna said to him. "If you hurt her I'm fucking killing you."

"And what about that arrangement of yours?" Zeke asked. Tobias proceeded to tell them Tris' plan and Shauna nodded.

"Dude, Tris loves mom and dad even if she isn't around much. When Christina told me that she told Tris about dad's illness I wanted to kick her ass. I love my dad and want him healthy and happy, but to put it on Tris' shoulders is just unfair. Before she accepted this stupid proposal from your parents, mind you to save our dad in all the ways possible, she told me she got a job to work for the American embassy in Saudi Arabia as an interpreter. She was really looking forward to that."

Thinking back to that discussion Tobias realized how much Tris actually gave up for this stupid marriage. He still couldn't stand her smugness, but he had to admit, looking at this whole mess from her perspective made him be more sympathetic. She did try to get out of this and gave him every opportunity to do it himself, but it was always hard for him to say no to his parents. Besides, they both agreed to end it amicably after the trial run year. They would pretend to get along and maybe actually get along, maybe even become friends, but Tobias was sure that he could never love her. She just wasn't his type. He liked tall, confident, sexy, good looking women. Nita Alvarez was such a woman. And the sex was good too. And Tris said it was okay to fuck around; it wasn't like they really cared for each other.

The ceremony was beautiful, but simple. After exchanging rings and saying their vows the minister told Tobias to kiss his bride. He smiled a crooked smile and she returned it. Time to put on a show. He cupped her face in his large palms and leaned in. She watched him get closer and closed her eyes. The moment their lips met they both felt fireworks and butterflies and their knees went weak. What was supposed to be a chaste kiss became more passionate. Tobias snaked one arm around her waist pulling her closer, while Tris wrapped her arms around his neck. Never did they experience such an intense, erotic kiss like the one they were just sharing and it was with the last person any of the two thought possible. They only stop when their guests start applauding and they break apart. Tris blushes slightly and even Tobias feels a little uncomfortable. What was that? both think looking away from the other.

The reception is nothing out of the ordinary. After sharing their first dance together Tobias walks around with Tris, always holding her hand in his, and introduces her to co-workers and business associates alike. Tobias is still stunned at how well behaved Tris can be. She is charming, entertaining and everyone seems to love her. He was congratulated more than ever and everyone told him he is a lucky guy for not only finding such a beautiful woman, but also smart, witty and funny. When they finally greeted everyone they walk back to their table. Tobias, being a gentleman, holds out the chair for her but she shakes her head and starts to leave. Her mother however grabs her wrist and frowns.

"Where are you going?" she asks.

"To sit with my friends," Tris says.

"You should sit with your husband," her mother says with furrowed eyebrows.

"I shouldn't have a husband," Tris says whispering in her mother's ear. The older woman let's her daughter go and Tris walks toward her friends and sits down next to Uriah.

"Congrats to the bride," Bobbi says.

"Shut up, Morse," Tris says grinning. They've been teasing her the whole time about this marriage.

"People, please, we should be more sympathetic with her," Jemma says smiling.

"Thanks, Jem. I knew I loved you the most," Tris says smiling back.

"Hey," Uriah protested.

"Oh, shut up" Tris says smiling a real smile for the first time today.

"Shouldn't you introduce us to your gorgeous new husband?" Daisy asks wiggling her eyebrows.

"Shut it, Tremors(2)," Tris barks.

"No, I think she's right. I mean you went to every table except ours," Bobbi says.

"Yeah, are you ashamed of us?" Fitz asks teasingly.

"Well, duh," Tris says and they burst out laughing.

Tobias watches his wife sitting with her friends, laughing and just enjoying herself. She seems carefree when she's with them, her face lights up and she is genuinely happy. He asked his dad what his motives were for forcing them to marry each other and after a few arguments Marcus told his son that he was sick and tired of Tobias sabotaging his own life and future by screwing every skank in town. When Tobias opened his mouth Marcus showed him a few pictures of him and Nita kissing and her sitting in his lap, grinding against him. Tobias got angry saying that he isn't a child anymore and Marcus should call back his PI. At that Marcus responded that it wasn't a PI, it was a paparazzo. One of Marcus' bodyguards, who is an ex-Marine, interrogated the poor bastard and it turns out the supermodel Tobias was screwing planned to expose their clandestine affair days before his marriage, not only to expose him and possibly ruin his wedding, but also to boost her popularity. Marcus paid the photographer off and the latter was shipped to L.A. with a fat pay check in his pocket. Tobias was furious and wanted to confront Nita, but Marcus advised against it. So, Tobias just ignored her. Marcus even organized it that a few guards would make sure the model wouldn't crash his son's wedding.

"Why don't you go over there and introduce yourself," Marcus suggests to his son watching his daughter-in-law entertain her friends.

"They are her friends," Tobias simply states.

"So? Obviously they mean a lot to her. You both agreed to give your marriage a try. Go on. Give it a try," Marcus insists. Just as Tobias wanted to get up Tris walks toward them, all of her friends following her.

"Sorry for being AWOL," she says smiling. Tobias noticed that Tris uses a lot of military jargon even though she never mentioned anything about a military career. "I wanted to introduce some of my good friends and co-workers to you. I'll start with the people who are sitting. So, guys, this is my mom Natalie, my dad Andrew, my mother-in-law Evelyn, my father-in-law Marcus and my brand new, in mint condition husband Tobias," she says smiling. Tobias frowns a little at the awkward introduction. "Family meet my other secret family. This is Phil Coulson, my boss, Melinda May, his right hand, Jemma Simmons and Leo Fitz a.k.a. the science twins and my favorite non-blood related siblings, Barbara Morse but she likes Bobbi better, Alphonse Mackenzie, but we all call him Mack, Daisy Johnson, Lynn McIntire, Marlene Stuart and the one and only BFF, Uriah Pedrad, a.k.a. my secret lover," she says jokingly and bows her head a little as if saluting royalty.

"Babe, you can't say I'm your secret lover in front of your hubby," he says pouting.

"Shut up," Tris says and punches his arm.

They all shake hands and converse for a while before they all return to their seats. Tris wants to sit with her friends again, but just as she tries to walk away Tobias grabs her by the wrist. Tris looks down and furrows her eyebrows.

"Want to dance?" he asks and smiles a little. She nods and both walk to the dance floor. The music starts, a slow dance is playing. Tobias wraps his arms around her waist and Tris wraps hers around his neck. The tune is soft and Tobias pulls her slowly closer to him. He likes her perfume. What is it?

Tris avoids his gaze, but Tobias can't stop staring at her. He was wrong about her. She is strong, confident, sexy, irresistible actually, funny, smart, witty, beautiful. The only thing she's not is tall, but somehow that doesn't bother him as much as he thought. She actually fits perfectly to his body, like she was made to complete him. He shakes his head. Where did that come from? I sound like a chick. Just as he leans forward to tell her that she looks beautiful her gaze is locked on the door.

"Something's wrong," she says and before he can ask what she means a male voice answers.

"Yeah. I counted ten," the voice says and he looks to his left to find Uriah, Zeke's younger brother dancing with one of their female co-workers. Tobias looks around dumbfounded. He can't understand what they are talking about. He keeps swaying trying to actually dance with his wife, but she seems more focused on something else. He sees several couples, more than ten people, even more than ten couples. Uriah counted ten what?

"Twelve. Two next to the DJ station, hidden," Tris says. What is going on? What are they talking about? "Where are the others?" Tris asks Uriah. Others? What others? What the heck?!

"Standing by. Who do you think they are?" Uriah asks.

"Dunno. We need to move quick. Do you have an earpiece for me?" Tris asks and Uriah slightly bumps into her. She manages to put the earpiece in and checks it.

"This is Angel. Do you copy?" she asks and Tobias looks at her dumbfounded. What the fuck is she doing? Angel? What is she talking about?

"Copy you loud and clear," Coulson answers.

"What's going on? Who are these guys?" Tris asks. Tobias looks at her. She talks but not to Uriah. He and the woman he danced with moved away from them.

"Hydra," May answers.

"WHAT?" Tris asks a little loud, drawing some attention to her. "Sorry," she says apologetically.

"Why are they here?" Uriah asks no one in particular.

"Maybe they wanted to be there when our little baby gets married," Bobbi teases.

"Mockingbird," Tris says not amused at all. "This is serious. We're talking about my family here." What is she talking about? Mockingbird? What is this? And what about her family?

Just as Bobbi wanted to reply the lights go out and a few gunshots are heard. People start screaming and those on the dance floor start pushing toward the tables or exits, Tobias really can't tell. He hears a few more gunshots and knocking, banging and people pushing doors, trying to open them, glasses shattering, silver ware hitting the marble floor, but the sounds are almost imperceptible compared to the noise the frightened people make.

Tobias instinctively pulls his wife closer to him, but to his surprise she pushes him down. He wanted to protest and yell at her but the next thing he sees makes him shut up. A vibrant bright light fills the room, blinding everyone. As the light fades Tobias thinks that he can recognize something. The light comes closer to him and he thinks he must have lost his mind. An angel, an actual angel with wings and all is standing in front of him. The angel kneels down and captures his hand pulling him up. He tries to figure out who or what that is but the light is too bright.

"We have to move. It's not safe here," he hears and his jaw drops when he realizes whose voice this is.

"Tris?" he asks. He remains still, rooted to the spot, unable to think let alone move.

"Move! We don't have time for explanations!" she says but just as she tries to shove him out of the room a loud bang is heard and Tris slumps forward into his arms. He feels something warm running over his hands and he fears that it's blood, her blood. But before he can do anything to help her he is hit over the back of his head and dragged away, away from his dying wife. Tris…

Sneak Peek Chapter 4: The Inhuman Angel

"You messed with the wrong people, boys," Uriah says smugly.

"You motherfuckers hurt my family. Now I'm going to hurt you," Tris growls and those who are still standing after Uriah's initial attack back down. One of them made the incredibly stupid mistake of pulling Natalie up and using her as a human shield.

"Dude, you don't want to do that," Uriah says almost laughing. One by one he takes out the four out of five guys that were watching the hostages.

"Back off, you freak, or I'll kill her," he threatens.

"Let them go or I'll end your miserable life in a way your tiny brain could never comprehend," Tris says in a deadly voice and walks closer.

"Back off," the man holding Natalie yells, but Tris keeps walking forward. "Stop right there or I'll slice her throat, you fucking bitch."

A/N: Reviews highly appreciated. J

1 Black operation – a deep cover operation that can last for several months in which the identity of the spy is so well hidden no one would find out.

2 Tremors is Mack's nickname for Daisy. Her codename is Quake, as in Earthquake