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Chapter 6: Secrets Part 3
Everyone was stunned by Erica's sudden question. They were all staring at Phil, looking for a conformation or denial of this horrendous fact.
Tim, in typical Timothy Star fashion, decided to try and ease the awkwardness. "Technically, there is only one Hulk, and he has been around since long before any of us were born."
Phil ignored Tim and looked at his hands. In a whisper so low it was almost incomprehensible, he simply stated, "Yes."
Everyone had different reactions to this new revelation. Fury, Tim, and Erica, since they had all already figured it out, scanned the other's faces for their expressions. Anastasia leaned back and fingered something tucked in her back pocket (probably a gun). Steve leaned back in his chair, like he was trying to get as far away Phil as possible, and turned to look for the nearest exits. Lily simply reached across the table to offer a friendly hand of comfort to the poor guy, who then eventually looked up from his hands and accepted her offer.
Director Furry cleared his throat. "Well, now that's out, lets figure out what we are going to do about you?"
Timmy piped up, "Wait, what do you mean, do about us? You know now that we weren't doing anything wrong, so why don't you just let us go?"
Director Fury glared at Timothy. "Ignoring the recent revelations about you and Mr. Ross, the fact still remains that five teenagers just tried to break into a secure facility. Not to mention that you are all now liable to breaking Agent Barton's cover; I think you kids need to rethink how much trouble you are all in."
"I really shouldn't be here," James blurted out. "I'm going to miss practice, and Coach has already gotten on my case once this year for missing practice to take that make-up test…"
"Dude, a little perspective," Tim interrupted. "There are worst things that missing a few hours of Alpha males slamming against each other."
"You clearly do not understand football AT ALL, Mr. I'm-so-smart Star." James countered.
"I'm just saying this isn't all about you football stars, Rogers!"
"Rogers?" Fury asked.
"Yeah, that's James's last name," Ana explained.
However, Fury's expression was not one looking for an explanation. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Director looked more like he had put together a puzzle and was excited to show everyone else how he had done it. "Bucky James Rogers?" he asked.
James cringed. For reasons nobody really knows, James hates being called by his first name. Every year, when the teachers are calling role James responds with a "Present, but I prefer to be called James." You can always tell witch teachers are nicer by which name they use to refer to James.
"I prefer to be called James."
"What? You don't like being named after your dad's old buddy anymore?" Fury asked.
James looked both confused and surprised. "It isn't about that, I just… How do you know I was named after my dad's friend?"
Fury looked dejected. "Come on; don't tell me you don't remember your old Uncle Fury? Well, no, I guess not, you were only 5 years old and clinging to your dad's leg when you weren't tossing a baseball."
When James heard this he suddenly became really interested in his shoes. "Oh. So you knew my dad."
The Director laughed. "Knew your father? Kid, I remember when, well, we go so far back that…" Fury looked at the other occupants of the room. "You do know who his father is don't you?"
Everyone shook their heads. Erica kind of felt bad; everyone seemed to know everything about James, but no one had ever heard any mention of his family. Kind of makes one consider how little they actually know about the guy.
James mumbled something uidentifiable.
"Sorry James, didn't quite catch that?" Ana inquired.
James took a deep breath and blurted out, "My dad is Steve Rogers!"
The room turned dead silent. Erica knew that she had heard that name somewhere before, but couldn't remember what he was famous for. She scanned her companions' faces to see if any of them would speak up and explain what was so special about this guy and save her from having to ask and sounding like an idiot.
Of course, Tim was the one to break the silence. "OK, can I officially call dibs on being James partner on any WWII projects in the upcoming future?"
"Is that SERIOUSLY your reaction?!" Lily exclaimed.
"Well, I just wanted to get it out of the way," Tim replied innocently.
"Tim, his dad's the world's first superhero," Ana sighed.
World War II, world's first superhero… Oh! Erica suddenly remembered who Steve Rogers was. She turned to James, "Your dad is Captain America? Why didn't you tell anybody?"
"Would any of you have believed me?" James replied.
No Erica thought.
Ana and Tim were still arguing, but Lily had turned to give James an incredibly creepy High School girl crush/fangirl stare. Honestly, Erica wasn't overly surprised. Lily already had already developed a crush on James, and now she finds out he's the son of a famous superhero. Of course she is going to fall for him more (though, if she thinks she is going to attract his attention by giving him a creepy stare, Erica is going to have to give her a reality check). The person Erica was really worried about was Phil. Right after admitting something as embarrassing as occasionally turning into a giant green rage monster, he then finds out that James's secret actually makes him even cooler than he already was. Erica wouldn't blame him for being a little jealous of James. However, he seemed to be a little relieved that he wasn't in the spotlight anymore, although he seemed a little sad when he saw Lilly staring at James.
After a few moments of Ana and Timmy exchanging words, a woman dressed as a S.H.I.E.L.D agent came in. "Director, there is a quinjet waiting for you in the hanger bay. It is a level 5 issue that requires you're immediate attention."
"Thank you, Agent Hill. Let me just finish up with this issue." Director Fury acknowledged. He turned to Erica and asked, "Would you happen to have a secret you need to let out?"
Erica thought back on her life, of all the things that even she didn't know or fully understand. Her father and what happened to him, why her mother was so secretive, that strange dream, not to mention everything about Lilly…
Erica turned to the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., looked him in the eye, and in her most confident voice, stated "No."
Agent Hill turned to Fury. "Sir, is this some kind of recruitment interview? 'Cause that was almost believable. She would make a hell of an Agent."
Fury smiled. "Thank you Agent Hill, you've just given me an idea. It's decided, the five of you will join Agent Barton as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Ana and Tim stopped arguing to join the others in an exclamation. "WHAT?!"
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