Chapter Two

Sherlock Holmes was playing the violin in his flat when the phone started to ring. He abruptly stopped to answer it. "Sherlock Holmes." "Mr. Holmes, this is Director Leroy Gibbs. You are needed in the United States for an important top secret project. I cannot speak of it now. There is a jet waiting for you at King Henry Airfield. I cannot stress how important it is that you get on it as soon as possible. Have a good day." Sherlock was thoroughly puzzled when the man hung up. He had questions, but ignored them and packed a bag, then got a taxi to King Henry Airfield.

The plane landed in New York. Starling City, to be precise. Which Sherlock always was. He walked up to a gigantic mansion and hesitantly pressed the doorbell. Moments later, a man answered the door. Sherlock immediately started deducing. About 6' 1'', early twenties, he'd say 22, was slightly uncomfortable, due to unfamiliar surroundings, but was adjusting. He was jolted to reality when an older man appeared behind the younger one. "Sherlock Holmes, I presume?" The older man asked, holding out his hand. "I am Director Leroy Gibbs. You are the last to arrive. Please, follow me. You are to meet the team and become informed." With that, Director Gibbs went up a flight of stairs, Sherlock close behind. He heard the door close and knew the man from the door was coming also.

After a series of turns and stairs, the Director opened a door and led them inside. Sherlock's senses immediately went into overload. There were eleven people in the room, counting himself. Only two were females. Sherlock ignored the deductions before they even started and took the last open seat. Director Gibbs stood at the head of the table. He gave them each a folder to read. It contained all the information they needed to know. Sherlock skimmed through it quickly, finishing first. As soon as he was done, he struggled to keep his blank expression. Whoa.

As soon as everyone finished reading, which was a long, boring while, Director Gibbs started talking. "As you now know, you have been selected as part of the Guardian Initiative. You are already aware of my name; you are welcome to call me Gibbs. I will be leaded the project." He started introducing the table, starting with the side to his left. "Oliver Queen, known as The Hood. We are going to be staying here at his family's residence. They are not aware of the project, and shall never be." He moved on down the table. "Nikalus Mikaelson, an Original vampire. Clint Barton, known as Hawkeye. Elsa Winters, known as Queen Elsa of Arendelle. Steve Rodgers, known as Captain America. Dean Winchester, Hunter. Not a wanted criminal; that part is a mistake. Loki Laufeyson, of Asgard. Carrie Wells, detective with the NYPD. Tony Stark, known as Iron Man, and lastly, Sherlock Holmes."