Hi ya'll how are you today?

As we know, Mack was appointed as S.H.I.E.L.D.'s new director by Skye/Daisy and after it was somehow reestablished post the Chromicons defeat he continued as its director.

An idea came to me however but what if we could have him receiving a special ceremony in which he officially becomes director and with Nick Fury, as the previous director, overseeing it along with the other members of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top command like Maria Hill and Coulson? And so I've decided to put it in writing and I hope you'll all enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own "Agents Of Shield" or the MCU.

Setting: Washington D.C.

Location: New S.H.I.E.L.D. HQ

The entire former team consisting of Coulson, May, Daisy, Fitz, Jemma, and Elena along with their allies and previous teammates such as Hunter, Bobbi, Mike Peterson, and the Koenig siblings were gathered together inside of the central area within the newly structured S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters as they prepared to witness Mac's official appointment as the agency's new director.

Former Director Fury, who had finally revealed to the world that he was still alive considering HYDRA's obliteration, was also in attendance and standing in the center of the room along with former Deputy Director Maria Hill in order to oversee Mack's appointment.

There was also a contingent of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, a combination of old and newly appointed, gathered around the aforementioned group.

The group was currently in the middle of conversing and mingling together as they awaited the ceremony when Fury finally called for everyone's attention, causing a hush to fall over as it finally commenced. Afterwards he began to address everyone present.

"For decades S.H.I.E.L.D. has protected our world from numerous threats including domestic, foreign, and even those from beyond the depths of space. And we've always withstood multiple obstacles and persevered regardless," he began. "We haven't always conducted ourselves perfectly and have had our set of shortcomings but nevertheless we've withstood the test of time and have risen into a formidable organization doing everything we can to keep our world protected.

"Even when we faced our most existential threat in the form of H.Y.D.R.A. having woven its absolutely disgusting tentacles throughout our agency and worst of all for years. And I mean for years. And which is an absolute disgrace and it's really a darn shame we didn't uncover those sorry snakes ages ago. Yet even then and despite our government shutting us down due to their takeover there were still those who did all they could to not only rebuild from scratch but also to continue our great work and keep the flame alive," he also stated while gesturing towards Coulson and the rest of the team while the crowd of agents around them in response graced them with proud smiles who in turn accepted them graciously. "And while we've tragically lost a number of colleagues during both HYDRA's uprising and in the few years since, we've also gained new comrades including a number of them among those currently standing with us.

"Six years ago I gave Coulson the task to revive S.H.I.E.L.D. and I'm proud to say he's accomplished it. Of course he also relinquished the mantle as director and a very few others have taken it up on and off and the latest one to do so has been former agent Alfonso McKenzie, a mantle which he's held for the preceding months. And according to what I've heard, he has done an amazing job in that position and with a strong moral compass. And now that S.H.I.E.L.D. has been properly rebuilt and in addition to the blessings of his friends and teammates it is my honor and my privilege to announce that he will continue to fill that position as your new director and having said all of that, I now call on him to come forward and stand before me."

In response to the summons Mack then moved forwards and stood directly in front of Fury and Hill.

"Former agent and now Director Alfonso McKenzie. Will you accept this opportunity and continue onwards in this path already having been afforded to you?" Fury began and questioned him while looking him square in the eye.

"I do," the other man replied with conviction and without hesitation.

"Glad to hear it. And as such I hereby and formally confirm your appointment as our new director and charge you with guiding our illustrious agency into a stronger and brighter future," he replied before removing his own trench coat and holding it out for him. It took a moment before Mack understood the message though it left him frowning.

"Um, are you sure about that sir? I mean I don't want to impose on your wardrobe or anything," he questioned with a puzzled smile.

"Forget about that man," Fury stated and brushed it off with a dismissive hand wave. "I've got more than a solid amount of these at home and then some including more than enough for a rainy day. Now you stop your yammering and put this darn coat on alright?"

Mack shrugged but chuckled and acquiesced as Fury draped the overcoat around the former's shoulders while the current director allowed his arms to fall into its sleeves. Once done the former director addressed the crowd once more.

"I now present to all of you your new director. And now let's all give him a hand shall we?"

In response everyone present joined their hands together in a thunderous applause and with his friends claps being the most enthusiastic and combined with their cheers. Once their applause finally subsided Mack then moved to address his audience.

"Ladies, gentlemen, allies, and friends. I'm proud to receive this privilege and I hope you'll all join with me in continuing our work in protecting this world and serving as a shining example towards all of those around us. And I promise to always be fair and to do right by all of you while providing the necessary strength and leadership while we move towards the next venture. Whatever that may entail. Thank you all," he stated to everyone who in response applauded him loudly once more after which he approached and shook hands with as many people as he could before approaching his friends and exchanging embraces, handshakes, and pats on the back.

"Congratulations Mack," Coulson warmly said to him.

"Same here," May also added with a small smile of her own.

"Yeah buddy. You've certainly earned it," Fitz agreed with a big smile.

"I'm so proud of you Mack," Jemma gushed with a bright smile and when it was her turn to embrace him.

"I knew I made the right choice when I picked you. Congratulations Mack," Daisy proudly stated while embracing her friend next and briefly grasping his shoulder.

Hunter, Bobbi, and the Koeings also gave him their own congratulations as well which he gratefully received.

"Thank you. All of you. Your support means a lot to me and like I told everyone earlier but I will do all I can to be the best leader I can be and continue to make you proud of me," he replied to them while returning their smiles and promising them of his intentions once more even though they all knew it wasn't needed as Coulson mentioned.

"We know. And neither Daisy nor I nor any of the others would've entrusted you with the position if we didn't believe in you. You've earned it like Fitz said and we'll always be proud of you. Director Mack," he assured him and then added while continuing to smile to which his friend nodded in acquiescence.

He then moved towards Elena and enveloped her in an embrace while she in turn wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed a big kiss upon his lips which he happily returned while the couple received amused yet warm chuckles from those around them before they parted and rested their foreheads together.

"Congratulations mi amor," Elena whispered to him while running her fingers along his head.

"Gracias," he whispered back before they parted completely after which the waiters came in with small glasses of wine and served them to everyone then exited the room. Afterwards Mack led all of them in a toast as they cheered his new appointment while eagerly awaiting the leadership he would provide to S.H.I.E.L.D. moving forward.

The End

A/N I hope all of you enjoyed it.

And on a side note but if any of you were annoyed or upset by my not including dialogue for Hunter and Bobbi then please let me know.

Regarding Mack's coat, I personally felt like it would be a great way to officially pass the torch to him and since Fury had worn his own cool long coat beforehand. What I didn't remember however was that his canon self was actually wearing his own version of the coat and so I'd added it here not remembering it was already canon. Go figure. It'd be interesting though if it also turns out to be canon that Fury actually did give it to him.

As for Coulson's presence, in this one shot it's been revealed to the world shortly after season 7 that he was revived after Loki murdered him. But what they and S.H.I.E.L.D. don't know except for his teammates and closest friends including Fury and Hill is that the real version passed away and this version as we saw is an LMD, or Life Model Decoy with his memories, personality, and maybe his soul. And so everyone else thinks he's still alive while only the aforementioned few know the truth.

And if you noticed but Sousa wasn't present. That's because he's dead in this universe and also seen as dead within his universe and so his new friends decided it'd be best to keep it that way so as not to confuse anyone in the present. But he was watching it by means of a live video feed and at his and Daisy's current home where they're residing in before they with her sister go off to explore the galaxies. And he's just as proud of Mack as everyone else is.

Thanks again for reading and have a great day.