Once again The Standard Disclaimer: The characters in this story are not mine. They belong to their respective networks and creators. The concept of the Recruitment Drive belongs to Afalstein and is used with his permission. This story is for entertainment purposes only (Hopefully) and not for profit.

It's time to finish wrapping this particular story up. And I also need to get back into a creative flow. This epilogue is short but considering the characters that are not present during the events of bissek's 'Reaching an Accord' I think it makes some sense.

And so without further ado.

Unfinished Business

Chapter 5, Epilogue: The Road Traveled

"I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep..."

Robert Frost

"So how did it go?" Coulson asked Gideon when they returned to the Playground.

"About how we figured." Jason judged. "They're not entirely convinced but they'll keep an open mind."

"That's all we can hope for. " Phil nodded. He studied Gideon thoughtfully. "And you?"

"I'm good." Jason answered. "The BAU is in good hands. And I... I need something else in my life Phil."

"In a logging camp?"

"No. It was a great place to get away from it all but it's not where I can make a difference." Gideon told the Director.

"Good." Coulson replied. "Because we need you."

"What's the assignment?"

"I'm going to take a play from Hydra's own book. With Hydra on one side and our own Government on the other, I'm thinking about not keeping all our eggs in one basket. So I'm sending Trip to set up housekeeping in Tokyo."

"Another one of Nick Fury's secret bases?"

"Actually it was originally set up by Tiger Tanaka. He was the head of Japanese Covert Operations back in the 1960's. He figured that having a few assets off the books could come in handy. So after an Earthquake in 1981, Tanaka reported that the facility was structurally compromised. Not a good thing for a base sitting under Tokyo Bay."

"Fixer upper?" Gideon joked.

"It's solid. A few new curtains, new carpeting, and replace a computer center that still has a Cray-1 down there. It should be good to go." Coulson replied.

"What's the asking price?"

"Fury didn't say. I'm not sure I want to know." Coulson admitted.

"So who's going?" Gideon asked curious.

"Agent Koenig is there now."

"Which one? Billy or Sam?"

"Would you believe Walter?" Phil replied sheepishly.

"He doesn't have a brother named John Koenig does he?" Gideon smirked.

"Not that I know of." Coulson chuckled at the reference. "Anyway, I was planning to send You, Trip, Noir, possibly Agent Mills and his family."

"Not House?"

"It's tempting but no. I'll keep him here." The Director shook his head. House was many things: annoying, arrogant, irascible... but he was also a genius and an asset. It might be fun to lock him in a room with Tony Stark, Coulson mused. "At any rate, I'll want you to keep your eyes open for new assets. If something goes wrong here..."

"We'll keep the fight going." Gideon agreed.

"Hopefully it won't come to that."

"Amen to that."

"No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!"

C. JoyBell C.

End.