Dear my lovely readers,
I finally updated! Sorry it took me so long! I finished the stupid ISEE testing and I had to work on my high school applications, which I finished. Then...the worst thing happened! This chapter I was working on, my brother deleted the document! So...I had rewrite it which took quite a while because I kept having writer's block. I am so sorry for the long delays and again, I will always try to update as fast I am able to. Thanks!
Chapter 4
"I thought my job was to tell the public the truth-the facts, pretty or not."-Gary Webb, Kill The Messenger
Bang. Bang! The sound of the guns firing made me flinch as I eyed the gun that was set in front of me. I hated loud noises more than I hated anything. Clint walked down the row other young SHIELD agents, firing their guns, and I continued to stare at the gun, unsure of what to make of it.
"Hey Madison," he smiled as he approached behind me. "Why are you firing like the others are?"
"I uh," I paused, trying to organize my words into sentences. "I don't like loud noises."
"Oh. Well that's something you'll have to get used to when you're at SHIELD." He chuckled and handed me the gun that was on the table.
I held the gun and he readjusted my grip before guiding the gun up towards the target.
"Alright, now pull the trigger."
My hands started to shake slightly and he placed his hand on my shoulder. "Its alright. Just aim and pull the trigger, Madison Coulson." He smirked.
I took a breath before steadying my aim and firing at the target. The sound of the gun echoed through the shooting range, making me flinch again.
The shot hit the target, just inches outside of the target.
"Not a bad shot for a beginner." He smiled.
"Thanks." She smiled back before meeting his eyes.
He smiles quickly fades and he walks towards the other trainees, checking their grip on the gun and their aim.
A hard punch to her stomach sent her stumbling back, her head spinning.
"Easy there, Penny," Barton warned, as he crossed his arms across his chest, while watching the fight. "We don't want any broken bones now, do we?"
Penny rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath before getting body slammed by Madison. Penny grunted slightly as she was slammed but quickly recovered, running towards Madison and tackling her to the ground. Madison grunted as her back hit the ground, with a soft thud and Penny pinned her down. Managing to free one of her hands, Madison punched her opponent in the face. Penny grunted as she was forced off of her with a hard kick to the stomach.
She quickly stood up and raised her fists, at the ready, as Penny recovered, her dark eyes narrowed. Madison ran at Penny and tried to jab her in the stomach, but her hand was caught by Penny, who twisted it sharply. Madison groaned softly before trying to pull her wrist free, only making Penny tighten her grip. Penny smirked before kneeing Madison in the stomach, causing her to topple over onto the yoga-matted ground. Penny smirked as she began to harshly kick Madison in the ribs.
A burning pain continued to rage inside Madison as the kicks continued to come and her vision was beginning to blur. She could barely hear Barton's commands as he approached them.
"Penny!" Clint shouted, as he neared them. "Stop! Enough!"
There was no cease in the kicking as Penny continued to kick her in the ribs.
"Penny!" He warned again, before Maria grabbed hold of Penny, gently dragging her away from Madison. "I said stop!"
Clint knelt down next to Madison and glared at Penny. "Why didn't you stop?!"
"I can't believe that she's the daughter of Coulson!" Penny sneered as Clint helped Madison stand again, before Maria shoved Penny out of the training arena.
"What's her problem?" Madison questioned, her voice low, as Clint led her towards the infirmary.
"I'm actually…not entirely sure. I guess jealously." He answered as he glanced at her, checking to make sure she was still standing and walking.
She hummed slightly in response before the two entered the infirmary together.
Sorry about the pretty bad chapter, if it was pretty bad. But anyway, please don't lose hope in this story because I have plan in mind where I'm going with this story and I hope you all can keep waiting a bit for new chapters from me. Follow, review, and favorite, for Jeremy! :D
