Chapter 6: Clues
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Fury and Coulson look at the screen in front of them. This "Dark Rider" was causing tension between them and the Avengers; excluding Cap who knew about it. They didn't want to tell them and make a big deal out a situation that wasn't serious yet. Someone had gotten a video of Alex's fight with the two officers outside the market. They didn't know for sure if it was Alex, but they were keeping their minds open to anyone it could be.
"Should we record this?" Coulson asks. Fury shakes his head.
"Not yet. If it becomes bigger than this, we will. But it's too early." He says. Coulson nods and he walks out of the room. Steve walks in right after; seeing Fury leave.
"Did you tell him?" He asks. Coulson nods. "Well?"
"He thinks you're crazy." Coulson says. Steve frowns. "But he also thinks it's possible." Coulson adds. He nods.
"Is it on the news?" Coulson sighs and nods.
"Hopefully the teens haven't-"Coulson pulls out his phone, his gaze darkens. "Can you pay a visit to Avenger tower?" Steve nods.
"Sure, why?" Coulson looks up.
"Because we're going to have some angry teenagers on our hands if they see the news there about to watch." Steve nods and heads for the door.
AVENGERS
Around 20 minutes later…
"It was last night that two cops intercepted a fourteen year old girl carrying a loaded weapon. She claimed to be a SHEILD agent, with an expired badge. As the two cops calmly began to take her to their car she attacked them; using fighting techniques unknown by the two officers. Outnumbered, she managed to break three ribs in one of them and four ribs in the other. She said to have a horse with her. The cops beforehand, saw the animal earlier. They described it as a black thoroughbred. The shop owner said this about the two and also nick named the pair. "She came in and bought a few snacks and a bog of carrots. It was when the cops came in that I could see she became uneasy. When she turned and ran into one, her pistol fell out of her pocket. That's when she was in trouble. She pulled a SHIELD badge on them; it probably would have worked if it wasn't expired. Once they took her to their car it happened. She took both of them down. But before she could escape, the officer hit her with a powerful Taser that should have almost killed her. –Back to article message- "The cashier called this mysterious character 'The Dark Rider'. The police are doing what they can to track down this dangerous female."
Skye and the teens stared at the screen. They didn't know how to react. Seeing a girl with a black thoroughbred and an expired SHIELD badge did point fingers in Alex's direction.
"That looks a lot like-"Skye began. Then Steve bursts into the room. The teens turn in confusion as he runs over and picks up the remote; turning the TV off.
'Hey!" Danny says.
"There are plenty of better things to do right now then sit here. It's a nice day out, go throw a Frisbee or something." He says. The teens groan before getting up and leaving the room; going into the elevator and it closes. Steve sighs with relief; he turns and sees he is not alone. Skye sat there on the couch, arms crossed. Just as Coulson said. He thought.
"Something tells me you're not going to let this go." He says. Skye gives a sweet smile.
"Ha, no." She gets up. "And after your little stunt you just pulled; barging into the room and turning off the TV, so no one could watch that news which happens to include an Alex look alike; there's no way I'm letting this go." She says. Steve nods.
"I might as well fill you in then." She nods, and then gives a confused look.
"Fill me on what?"
"During an investigation we ran into this "Dark Rider" at an abandoned building." Skye nods.
"So…?"
"So, this girl managed to deflect my shield and punch me in the face." He says, with a hint of embarrassment.
"How do you deflect a shield?"
"It was a move I had taught Alex, I don't know why we did it, but I guess it can come in handy for someone. Not necessarily Alex though." He says. "But this person had two scars in her face. It's been three months sense-"Skye nods." It happened, but-"He phone beeps and he pulls it out. He reads the message; his eyes go wide as he reads. Skye waits.
"What is it?" He puts his phone in his pocket.
"Something happened at Agent Woods' house two days ago." Skye's face becomes worried. He leads her toward the elevator. They get in and go down to the lobby. Skye jogs to keep up with him.
"Well?" He pulls out his phone.
"Coulson, can you come get us? We need to get the Fury ASAP." He puts the phone away."Storm was stolen."
AVENGERS
Fury stood at the center table, Steve, Skye, and Coulson sitting there watching the video a guy had taped. Skye could easily see the moves this girl used. They were almost identical to Alex's. She was glad there was a chance she was alive, but what the hell was she doing to get in trouble?
The video stops and the screen goes up. Fury walks to the center.
"So did any of you recognize the fighting tactics?" Everyone as silent, then the three of them nod. Fury lowers his head. "Well, whoever this person is, we have to treat them like an enemy. Alex or not." They all nod.
"So what next?" Skye asks.
"We wait til her next move."
"But what if it is Alex?" Skye asks. Fury sighs.
"We can't take any chances."
"But if it is her then-"
"Tell me something, if it really was Alex, then what is she doing taking out Police officers and terrorizing people?" Fury asks. Skye doesn't respond. "We have to take precautions, no matter who it is." He says. "Dismissed." Steve and Coulson nod, they get up to leave. Skye hesitates before getting up as well and following them.
AVENGERS
The next day…
Skye sat in Alex's old room in Avenger Tower. Jace stood next to her on the side of the bed. Jace was now the "family" pet among the teens. They all took turns caring for him and playing with him. Skye sat on the bed; hugging her knees. She turns and strokes Jace's head. He chirps before butting his head into her hand. She smiles.
After feeding him, she leaves Alex's room and heads down the stairs. The other teens were sitting on the couch, watching Big Bang Theory. Skye sat down next to Astrid. All the teens look over at her.
"So what was that about yesterday?" Kate asks her. Skye hesitates before answering, if she gave too much away they would sense something else was at stake here and she had orders to keep it under wraps.
"Uh, Fury wanted to discuss something." Skye says, picking up Astrid's pop tart and taking a bite. Astrid takes the pop tart out of her hand in annoyance. Kate rolls her eyes.
"Sure, you know, anytime Fury needs to see anyone about something, it's always big." Kate says. Skye lets out a breath. "What did he want anyway?" Skye quickly tries to think something up.
"'He uh, wanted to know when we were free for missions." Skye says. Kate stares at her blankly.
"Really, that's what Nick Fury wanted to see you about?" He couldn't just contact Avenger Tower?" Kate says. Skye shrugs.
"I told him were free, hope you don't mind." Skye says. Kate narrows her eyes before shrugging.
"Yeah, it's cool." Johnny enters the room; twirling a throwing knife in his hand. He sits on the couch next to Skye.
"So what's new?" He says. Skye sighs, getting ready to tell the story again.
"Fury needed to know when we were open for missions." He nods. Pepper walks in with Jane. They were carrying pizza boxes. The tens turn; smelling the pizza. They set the boxes down on the table.
"Now don't make a mess, I'll grab you guys some napkins." Jane says; walking into the kitchen. Pepper gets some root beer.
The teens open the boxes and grab a piece. Skye takes a small bite, chewing, then swallowing. Astrid and Arthur walk up to them.
"There's something we need to tell you." Astrid says. Skye, Johnny, and Kate look up in confusion.
"What is it?" Johnny asks.
"Were leaving." Arthur says. All the teens look at them in horror and shock.
"WHAT?!" They all say at once. Astrid sighs.
"Were returning to Asgard, for training. My father will be taking us so we can learn to become true Asgardian warriors." She explains. They all look at them, the shock gone. Liz stands.
"When are you leaving?" She asks; sounding more so sad then questioning. They both hesitate before Arthur speaks up.
"Tonight." They're mouths drop.
"Why are you telling us this now?" Skye asks.
"We didn't want the thought to linger. It's better to enjoy as much as possible with what time will allow." Astrid says. The teens sat there, looking dreadful.
"How long will you be gone?" Danny asks.
"Several months, we should be back by the spring break of the next school year." Arthur says. They nod, still looking hopeless. "But we will have a visit time when we can, so don't worry." He adds. Jane walks in, rubbing Astrid's back.
"Why don't you go get your stuff ready and by the door ok?" She says quietly to the both of them. They nod and head to their rooms. It took five seconds for all the tens on the couch to burst up and follow their friends, Skye, Kate, and Liz ran after Astrid. The guys went after Arthur.
The girls burst into Astrid's room. She doesn't look up as the girls run over.
"Don't worry; the time will come, sooner than you think." Astrid says; lifting her duffle bag over her head. The girls go in for a group hug.
"Were gonna miss you." Kate says, engaged in the hug.
"Yep." Skye and Liz say in sink. They break away and head for the door.
All the teens meet on the roof of Avenger tower. The adults were there, too. Astrid and Arthur say there good byes, while Thor and Jane say there good byes. They then all go stand together and a multi colored light beams down on them.
They wave and say good bye as they're beamed up, and disappear. The light dies away and the others are left standing in the dark cold. Danny is the first to sigh.
"Shall we go inside now?" He says. Everyone nods and heads for the door.
After everyone went inside and headed off to bed, Skye made her way to her room. She opened her door and collapsed onto her bed, not bothering to get changed. This was a freak of nature kinda day. She then drifts off to sleep.