I told you the updloading would be erratic! So, for your wait, here's a fucking LONG chapter I've spent days(and nights) on it! Enjoy!
PS: Any mistake in any languages is my fault, for some I have little to no base on it, I'm sorry.
WARNING: Slash, Threesome(shared lover), Mpreg, Cursing, Cussing, Protective!Johann, Protective!Steve,Protective!Mommy-like!Harry, Hormonal!Harry, Hormonal!Harry is going to be the death of Red Skull and Captain America (and Coulson and his team), Steve and Johann are good partners, Agents of SHIELD's Timeline manipulated to go according to my series' timeline, AU slightly(hugely!), Past Abuse, Oral Sex, Pregnant Sex
Timeline: Harry is 5 months or so pregnant, starts during "Aftershock"(AoS S02E11) through "Who You Really Are"(AoS S02E12)
"Why did you reunite us here?"asked Tony, boringly leaning back on his seat, his feet propped on the table.
Steve had ordered all the Avengers to join him in the debrief room.
"I need to tell you all something important"said the blond.
"Great!"replied with fake enthusiasm the genius"Where's Harry? Shouldn't he be here with us?"
"It would be best if he isn't"said a voice from the threshold of the room.
The Avengers turned their head and saw Johann Schmidt, calmly, enter the room, a black file with the red HYDRA logo on it under his arm.
"I thought this was an Avenger meeting"said Natasha
"It is"replied Steve as Johann came to stand by him.
"Then why is he here?"asked Thor.
Johann repressed the urge to roll his eyes.
"So much consideration for my person, I'm flattered"drawled the German man before he took out the file from under his arms"Why did I even bother to wake up and gather all the needed information for a bunch of spoiled brats?"
"Schmidt…"began Steve, in a warning tone.
The sapphire-eyed man lazily put his hands up in mock surrender before he slid the file on the table toward the Avengers.
"You'll need to sit down, some of you, before you open this file"began Johann as he saw Natasha going for it.
"Is it this dire?"asked Natasha
Johann shrugged.
"Rogers didn't believe me at first and then was a bit shaken"
The Avengers gaped at the blond, who was rolling his eyes.
"I wasn't shaken"retorted Steve.
"Alright, you were shocked, better?"Johann gave the American Icon a long look while Natasha opened the file and skimmed through the content.
The super heroes watched as her eyes widened, her mouth opened slightly and she paled.
"Tash? Tash, are you all right?"asked Clint, coming up to her and looked at the file.
Clint read the file and too paled as he held up a hand to his mouth.
"What is it?"asked Tony"JARVIS, scan the file and put it up on the screen"
"Of course, sir"
A small skimming light appeared under the file before the content appeared on the large screen behind the two super soldiers, showing a familiar face to the group. A tense and heavy silence settled in the room as the file on Agent Phil Coulson appeared on the screen.
"According to Schmidt"began calmly Steve"Agent Coulson is alive and well"
The atmosphere grew heavier.
"…Bullshit"growled Clint, glowering at the brunet.
"Good thing then that I took this with me"replied the sapphire-eyed man, opening his HYDRA overcoat and taking out a mini pad from his inner pocket before scrolling through it"…Stark, if you're trying to hack into it, it won't work, unless you want you whole system to crash from a HYDRA Trojan Horse"
"How did you…?"
Johann raised his eyes and gave a lazy look at the genius before returning to his scrolling. He scrolled three-four times before he turned to the screen and, seemingly, 'slid' what was on his pad on the screen then playing the video.
"For quite some times, Coulson and his new team have been laying low"started Johann"And this"—Johann pointed to the screen—"Is last recordings of the man"
The video showed two men, one with thick-rimmed round glasses and holding a gun at another who was walking leisurely, with a sadistic grin, toward him. There was no sound but from the way the man's, holding the gun, body jerked—then fell—showing that he had been shot in the back. A few seconds later and the distinctive form of Agent Coulson, holding and aiming his gun, appeared in the field and seemed to talk with the angry looking man. The angry man bent down over the dead body, then stood up, gesticulating angrily before the two took cover as someone started firing at them.
"That's all we have"said Johann after the video stopped"Coulson and that man moved to another room where we didn't have any cameras"
"How can we trust this? Or you, for that matter?"asked Natasha.
"If you look at the date"—Johann pointed at the date in a lower corner—"You will see that it is just a few months old and that a it coincides with an earthquake that shook…"
"…San Juan, Puerto Rico"finished Natasha.
Johann nodded and looked at the screen.
"I knew Werner Reinhardt, the man on the ground, when he was an agent under my command-"
"Wait, wait! That man was one of YOUR agents, back from the 40s?"asked Tony and Johann nodded"How can he be this young?! He should be at last Cap's age or yours!"
"If you hadn't cut me, I would have explained!"hissed Johann"He was known in this time as Daniel Whitehall, I don't know the whole story, but he had managed to get his youth back by transplanting the organs of an enhanced human"
"A Mutant?"asked Steve.
Johann shrugged.
"We don't know, Reinhardt discarded the corpse before we could study it more thoroughly"Johann frowned"When he and Harry met, the man instantly developed something for Harry, and when the man developed an interest for something, he had to dissect"—The Avenger, and mostly Steve, gaped at Johann—"and study it"
"You didn't let him, right?"asked Sam
"Of course I did!"snarled angrily, sarcastically Johann"I let him experience on Harry to his heart content! What do you think?!"
"Schmidt"warned Steve
Johann gave a glare at the blond before he huffed angrily.
"It would be best if we do not reveal Whitehall's real identity to Harry"said Johann"Along with Coulson's status"
"Why?"asked Thor"Harry has the right to know"
"And the kids too"added Tony before he glared at Steve"You do remember they watched Coulson die, I barely got a glimpse of them when Harry led them to their quarters and yet, even from my spot, I could see Lily was covered in the man's blood from head to toes, less than James but still"
Steve tensed his jaws while Johann looked unwell.
"We'll tell Harry"said Steve"After he has given birth, we'll tell him but not until then"
"That maybe a little too late for that"piped suddenly JARVIS.
"Wait, wait! What?"said Steve.
"Harry was about to bring you all food"answered the AI"I told him you were busy in the brief room but he didn't listen and heard everything you said"
Silence.
"WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US HE MEANT TO GO DOWN?!"hissed Johann, glaring up at the ceiling.
JARVIS stayed silent and Johann half wanted to wreck the AI.
"J, where is he?"asked Tony.
"Mister Potter is not in the Tower anymore, sir"answered JARVIS.
"Then where is he?!"hissed Johann.
"I do not know, sir"
Johann felt like ripping his face, or maybe the AI's if a computer program had a face.
"JARVIS, play the last moment of Harry in the Tower"
A video appeared on the screen, showing a determined looking Harry, waving his wand before a luminescent trail appeared then shot out of the Tower into the horizon. Harry followed it hastily, waddling with all his might toward the window leading to the balcony, wrenching it open then going towards the edge then jumping —Steve and Johann held their breath, eyes wide and panicked—and transforming halfway into a phoenix before following the trail.
"That boy will be the death of me!"breathed Johann after he saw Harry transform into a bird.
Beside him Steve nodded.
"We need to know where he's headed a-"
"Where do you think he is headed?! To Coulson, where else, Dummkopf?!"snarled Johann"You saw him, he did a spell, probably a Point Me or something akin! If you want to find Harry, we need Coulson's location"
"Do you have it then?"
Johann felt like hitting the blond.
"Do I look like I know where the man hides himself?!"hissed Johann.
"Someone must know it!"hissed Steve"We had to find something, a hint, anything t-"
Someone cleared their throat. Both super soldiers turned to glare at a calm and collected Tony Stark.
"I might know someone who might know"said the genius"J, video call Maria"—JARVIS did so, the loading screen of the call showing on the room's large screen"I knew she had something to hide, take the agents out of SHIELD's heart but you can't take SHIELD out of the agents' heart"
A ring sounded, then two, then a third before Maria Hill's face appeared on screen.
"What can I do for you, boss?"asked the brunette, trying to keep the annoyance from her voice.
"Maria!"said Tony, smiling"How you doin'? I need a big favor from you a-"
"Where is Coulson"demanded Johann, glaring at the brunette.
"I don't know what you're talking about"Hill glowered at Johann"Coulson died while carrying out his duties before the Battle of New York"
"Hill, don't play dumb, please"said Steve"We know he's alive and well, with a new team of agents"
The Avengers watched as shock appeared on Maria's face before she scolded her features and glared toward Johann.
"I don't know how you learnt of this, although I may have an idea"—Johann glared right back at the brunette—"But, sadly, I can't"
"Maria, please"said Steve
"No, I can't"
"Hill, it's important, H-"
"Harry is flying toward him as we speak"cut Johann"He overheard us talking about Coulson's status and cast a spell to give him Coulson's location"
"And?"
"Harry is pregnant and hormonal"said Steve, cutting whatever Schmidt was about to say"You know Harry, the wizard who went after a mad man and killed him at seventeen, the same wizard who went, pregnant, on a witch hunt to take back his children from a psycho ex"
"And?"repeated
"How do you think he'll react to Coulson being alive?"asked both super soldiers
There was a silence.
"Alright, I'll send you the location and Schmidt"Maria glowered at Johann"If I find out you sent a HYDRA team to them afterward, I will personally come to you and kill you"
"Dully noted"drawled Johann.
Maria ended the call and a few second later, Steve's phone pinged.
"Schmidt and I will go"said Steve.
"Take the Avenjet"replied Clint"And give Coulson a 'hello' from us all"
Steve nodded and, with Schmidt, ran toward the hangar.
—
Location: Classified
"When can I get out?"asked a brunette inside a quarantine cubicle.
"When we get the green-light from your analysis"replied the man
"But it's has been months already"the brunette groaned and went to sat on her bed"Surely it can't take all this time!"
The man smiled, albeit a bit sad.
"Skye, we're not in CSI Miami, those things takes some times in real life"
"You know, you would look great with Caruso's sunglasses"commented Skye, absentmindedly.
Coulson huffed a laugh.
"And, most of our agents are down into the city to clear up the rubbles…and find Trip's body"Coulson paused"Until we have more agents to help analyse your blood, you're stuck here"
Skye bit her lips and looked down, her eyes wet.
"I know you told me, he died as a hero"said Skye"But that doesn't help the fact it hurts…And I miss him"
"We all do"replied Coulson"And I'm sure he wouldn't want us to brood on his state but to continue fighting the bad guys"
"Keep calm and carry on?"
"Keep calm and carry on"agreed Coulson"Like we always do"
"And always will"said Skye, an ounce of bitterness in her voice.
Before Coulson could open his mouth, May came into the room. From the way she held her body, Coulson could tell she was worried, and that wasn't good.
"Coulson"said the woman"Something is coming toward us"
"Friend or foe?"asked Phil.
"Unknown"replied May"It's tiny and appears to be jamming our radar"
Phil bit his lips.
"You sure it's headed our way?"asked Coulson.
As if to answer him, the lights started blinking and the whole—WHOLE— base shaking.
"What's going on?"asked Skye.
Both Coulson and May stared at Skye before eying each other.
"Skye, stay put"commanded May, taking out her gun and leaving the room with Coulson.
Skye blinked at the spot the two agents had been standing.
"Sure"replied Skye to no one"It's not like I can go anywhere, anyway"
—
"Coulson here"said Coulson into his comm."Requesting any trained agents at the hangar's entrance door, possible hostile enemy is asking entrance"
As him and May made their way to the entrance of the hangar, they were joined by a handful of agents, harmed to the teeth.
'Not enough to defend ourselves'thought Phil'Let's hope nobody will have to open fire'
About to use his card to open the door, May stopped him.
"Let us go first"suggested May"You stay behind while we assess the intruder"
Phil tensed his jaws and nodded.
"Alright, but only open fire if really needed"replied Phil"'Life and death' needed"
May nodded and used her card to open the door. The small group of agents poured out into the large and spacious room, rifles aimed at the large door. The base shook again, before a flash lit the room. Fingers on the triggers, the agents waited, observing. Something red appeared, a bird, as big as a swan. The bird thrilled, flew toward them before it landed and started preening. It looked around then hoped toward them. The agents watched as the bird shifted into a young man—or was it woman due to her pregnant belly?— who waddled toward them.
"Do not move"warned May, aiming her gun at him.
The raven-haired man—or woman, because that definitely looked like a pregnant belly to her— stopped and eyed her lazily.
"Who are you?"asked May
"I'm looking for someone"replied the raven-haired.
May noted that h-sh-the person had a British accent.
"I ask again, who are you?"
"And I, I'm looking for someone"said the person"Is he here?"
The person made a step toward her and May took a stance, ready to fire, behind her, the agents were also aiming at the stranger.
"I said do not move"
The stranger eyed lazily her gun then the agents behind her.
"You don't want to do this"said the stranger.
May heard the warning in the sentence and harmed her gun, the 'click' resonating in the room followed by the agents' rifles'. The raven-haired rolled their eyes before flicking his wrist and an invisible force wrenched all their weapons away from their hands. May tried not to gape as she watched her gun fly to the other side of the room. Scolding her features, she went to run toward the person, intending to subdue him but a hand on her shoulder stopped her.
"May, stop!"said Phil, his eyes focused on the stranger.
May shot a quick glance at her boss and friend before focusing her eyes back on the raven. May watched as those glowing—honest to God glowing— emerald eyes zeroed in on Coulson, who started walking toward the angry-looking stranger.
"Are you crazy?"hissed May
"Not at all"replied Phil with a smile"I just know the guy"
As Phil took small steps toward the 'man', said 'man' began marching angrily toward him and May was about to stand on the stranger's way but Coulson held up a hand.
"Believe me, May"said Coulson as the person approached him"You don't want to be in his way"
The definitely angry man grabbed him by his suit and nearly brought their faces together. A tense silence settled as they watched the two.
"You fucking prick, Coulson"hissed the man.
"I know"replied calmly Coulson.
"You know?! You know?! You know nothing Phil!"hissed the emerald-eyed man, shaking the agent a little"I ought to curse you into next century!"
Phil gave a smile to their guest.
"Don't you dare give me that smile!"snarled the raven-haired"Wipe that smile of ours off or I'll do and it will be bloody!"
Phil still smiled.
"It's good to see you Harry"began Phil"You seem healthier than last time I saw you""
'Harry' looked like he might punch Coulson, or maybe even kill him.
"Sir?"piped an agent through May's and Phil's comm."There is a Quinjet that is requesting entrance"
"Put them on stand by for a moment"said May.
"But…The Quinjet…It has the Avengers logo on it"added the agent.
Phil shot a glance at May and she nodded before ordering the agent to allow the Quinjet entrance.
"Didn't know you had the Avengers with you?"asked Phil.
"I didn't"replied Harry"I came on my own"
Phil threw him a confused look.
"Then…"
Phil was cut by the Avenjet making its entrance. The agents watched as the plane landed then the motor stopped. The back door opened and the agents watched as Steve Rogers, clad in civil clothes —yet with his shield—and another man exit the plane. Some of the agents held their breath as they recognised the second person that was accompanying the blond. May grabbed the hidden gun in her boot, aimed then fired at the Red Skull. Something hot swirled around the room before it lashed and Red Skull gazed, wide eyed, at the bullet that was floating in front of his face.
"What the hell?"said Red Skull.
May was about to shot again but her gun was wrenched away again and an invisible force ensnared her throat.
"Harry, Harry, stop"said Steve, seeing the woman cough and suffocate, struggling against Harry's magic.
"Harry, please, don't hurt her"said Phil
Red Skull shook himself from his trance before clearing his throat.
"Harry, release her"said Red Skull"She had the right to attempt at my life, I'm technically her enemy"
Harry hissed and May started to suffocate more.
"Harry, please"pleaded Red Skull"Release her"
Harry growled low before he cancelled his spell on the woman, who fell to her knees, happily gulping air. Phil breathed a sigh of relief.
"You okay, May?"
May breathed deeply in and out before she stood up and glared at the raven then the Red Skull.
"I'll be, once this is all over"replied May.
"I don't even know what 'this' is"said Coulson.
Harry's grip on his suit tightened.
"You perfectly know what 'this' is, Coulson"hissed the man.
Phil tensed his jaws.
"Actually, I don't"
Whatever had lashed at May was now swirling angrily in the room and shaking it slightly.
"Agent Coulson, maybe now is not the moment to make him angry"suggested Steve.
"Or what, he'll hulk out?"asked sarcastically May.
"Worse"answered Red Skull"He'll blow the whole base"
The agents eyed warily the man that was holding Coulson.
"As long as you don't threaten him or attempt to maim at Schmidt's life, he won't do anything"said Steve.
Harry gave a snort.
"Tell that to her, not to me"hissed Harry, glowering at the woman"You could have killed him"
May gave Harry a strange look.
"You don't seem to know who he is"drawled May"If anything, I would have gotten us rid of a pain in our collective ass"
Harry snarled, his eyes glowering dangerously and whatever was swirling around them heated up.
"Harry"called gently—?!—Schmidt"How about you unhand agent Coulson then we'll sit and talk about it"
Harry let out a growl that wasn't human and threw a glance at the brunet.
"You"hissed threateningly the raven"Once I'm done with him, you're next, not only for withholding information but also for lying to me"
The agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. watched as the Supreme Head of HYDRA gulped, clearly afraid of the smaller man. Phil glanced at Red Skull, Steve then Harry.
"Harry? Harry"Harry turned his head to glare back at Coulson"I'm sure you have a lot to tell me, so how about you release me?"
Harry snarled, his emerald eyes glowing more threateningly.
"Oh! Hell no! Not until I get you for what happened!"hissed Harry, shaking the older man"Three years, Phil, THREE FUCKING YEARS! I WAS TOLD YOU DIED AND I DISCOVER, LITERALLY DISCOVER BECAUSE THAT USELESS IMPERSONATION OF SKELETOR"—Behind the raven, Schmidt gave a 'Seriously?!' kind of look —"WOULN'T TELL ME YOU WERE ALIVE BUT HE FUCKING COULD WITH THE AVENGERS SO I FUCKING DISCOVER YOU'RE ALIVE AND EVEN HAVING FUN WITH YOUR MERRY LITTLE TEAM! DO YOU EVEN REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED WITH LOKI? MY KIDS?! DID YOU EVEN CARE ABOUT THEM AFTER YOU MANIPULATED ME INTO BECOMING AN AVENGER?! SO RIGHT NOW, PHIL, YOU BETTER GIVE ME ONE GOOD REASON FOR ME NOT TO END YOU, RIGHT NOW!"
Phil could only gape at the wizard.
"ANSWER ME COULSON!"
Johann huffed a sigh before calmly walking toward the wizard, ignoring the threatening glare of the Asian woman as he approached the agent and Harry before, gently, putting his head on top of Harry's and passing his arms around the smaller wizard, rubbing his large belly.
"Harry, unhand him"said Johann"I understand you're cross with him and me"—Beneath him, Harry growled—"But right now you need to settle down, your magic is going awry and you could not only hurt yourself but also the babies"—People eyed him strangely—"There is no Floo here to contact Malfoy in case something goes wrong, so please, calm down"
Harry inhaled and exhaled sharply before he let go of Coulson's suit—the fabric slacked slightly and with Harry's handprints— and Phil watched as Red Skull, infamous and alive Founder of HYDRA, nuzzled Harry's hair while holding him close as he whispered what sounded to be sweet nothing. Footsteps approached him and Phil eyed Steve questioningly.
"We have a lot to talk"said the blond and Coulson could only nod.
—
Coulson led them toward a lab, where a quarantine cubicle stood proudly, May following them closely—glaring at Red Skull's back. The arrival of, not only the most well-known Avengers but also the Head and Founder of HYDRA, had surprised every agents in the base—with the majority of them glowering at Red Skull, who seemed completely unfazed.
"We'll be fine in here"said Coulson as led them inside the near empty lab"Nobody will disturb us"
Harry glared at the room before he waved his wrist and everybody could sense the man's magic around them. A brunette sat on the bed inside the cubicle, reading a magazine. She raised her head and gaped at her visitors.
"Coulson?"asked the brunette inside the cubicle"What going on? And…"—the brunette's eyes widened upon seeing Steve and Red Skull"…Please tell me I'm not hallucinating Red Skull and Captain America walking side by side"
"You aren't"replied Coulson before clearing his throat"Skye, I present you Steve Rogers"—Steve inclined his head with a smile—"Red Skull-"
"Johann Schmidt"cut the German, glaring holes at the agent's head.
"-And Harry Potter"
Harry grunted, glowering at Coulson. Skye eyed the small group in wonder.
"I didn't know we had to call the Avengers, plus guests, for the whole 'Alien City' things"said Skye.
"We didn't"answered May before she jerked her head toward Harry"Guy flashed in and started scolding Coulson"
Skye eyed Harry in wonder before she stared at her boss.
"If our problem doesn't concern the Avengers or HYDRA"—Skye gave a pointed glare at Schmidt, who raised a bored eyebrow—"For that matter, then what is Red Skull doing here?"asked Skye.
Johann gave a forced smile that screamed 'murder'.
"Look at my face, do you see something that resemble a red skull to you?"asked rhetorically the man.
"Pester May and it will"snarked back Skye.
Skye expected the super soldier to snarl and maybe try to punch her but the man smirked, appreciating her jab.
"Cheeky"stated Johann before eyeing at Steve"Wonder what would happen if we put her in a room with Stark"
Steve snorted.
"They would bicker like no tomorrow"
Johann nodded with a sly grin.
"I'd watch it"
Coulson cleared his throat while the women stared/gaped at the two normally-archenemies.
"They're not here to help us, Skye, but more like to stop Harry from killing me"replied simply Coulson with a smile.
Now, Skye openly gaped at Harry.
"Are you sure that it's wise to let the man who's planning to kill you in?"asked Skye.
"If I don't, he'll do worse"
The brunette frowned.
"Because there's something worse than death?"
"There is always something worse than death"replied Harry in a dark voice before advancing dangerously toward Coulson"And you will know what it is when I'm done w-"
While Harry had started advancing toward Coulson, the agents gaped as Harry was swooped by Johann halfway. Harry kept on threatening Coulson as Johann carried him back toward Steve and leaned against a table near the blond.
"Johann, unhand me"growled Harry in Johann's chest.
Johann shook his head before placing his head on top of Harry's.
"If I let you go, you'll murder everyone and right now I'd rather not have you on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s hit list in your state"
Phil tilted his head confusedly.
"You seem to have put on more weight than last time"noted the older agent.
"I'm pregnant"growled the wizard.
Tense, flabbergasted silence.
"…Congrats…"said Phil before looking at Steve"You really have a lot of explaining to do"
Before Steve could open his mouth, Harry sent some of his magic into Johann, shocking him and forcing the elder man to let the wizard go with a yelp. Harry threw his most heated glare at the American Icon.
"You will not, Steven"—The agents watched as Steve stiffed slightly at the name—"Tell a single thing of what happened to us"Harry turned his head to glare at Coulson"I won't tell you shit until you tell me HOW you're still alive and why didn't you try to reach us?!"
Phil pursed his lips.
"Harry try to understand"began carefully Phil"My revival had to be kept secret because –"
"Because nothing!"snarled Harry, making the lights blink and exploding some glass equipments"Have you forgot who was with you when you died?! I had to pick up my kids, both of them covered in blood! Your fucking blood!"—The agents could see how uncomfortable and guilty Coulson was becoming—"I had to calm them down after your death or we would have exploded right up in the fucking sky!"—Harry began advancing toward the older agent—"For months, my kids had nightmares of your death, not even the fucking shrink or my fucking potions could help them! Even now, the kids are still affected by it! If not for my sake then you could have, at least, send something to the kids to tell them you were definitely alive!"
Phil bit his lips.
"I know, I'm sorry"
Harry snarled and was about to pounce on the brunet.
"Being sorry isn't fucking en-"
This time it was Steve who swooped him in his arms and carried him back to Johann, stopping the wizard from pouncing on the agent.
"Harry, calm down"soothed the blond, nuzzling Harry's hair.
"I can't calm down!"said Harry, his eyes wet"Coulson lied to me, and you two"—Harry glared at the super soldiers—"Lied to me by omission! I feel betrayed! I-I-I…"
Steve ushered gently the wizard before, to the surprise of all the agents, peppered kisses on the wizard's teary face. They were even more surprised when Steve handed Harry to Johann and the man, gladly, took the wizard in his arms and too, kissed away Harry's tears. As Steve turned around, he eyed the gaping stare of the agents and heaved a sigh.
"I understand I have a lot of explanation to do"
"No kidding"piped helpfully Skye and Steve refrained to give her one of his glares that were usually meant for Stark.
"Let's do the short story, Harry hooked up with me first, I was under a fake name, broke up, hooked with Rogers, sleep with me behind the man's back"said Johann"Slept with Rogers, fell pregnant although he didn't know, twins were kidnapped by Harry's psycho ex-girlfriend, I joined the manhunt with Harry, Rogers and Stark, Harry found out he was pregnant, he fought and was able to find back his kids before he decided to form a couple with the both of us"—Johann pointed to Rogers then himself.
"Wait, wait! You two"—Skye pointed to Rogers and Johann—"Are sleeping together?"
Johann and Steve rolled their eyes at the same time while Harry gave a wet and low chuckle.
"Nope"said the now calm wizard"They're sharing me"
Skye frowned.
"I still don't understand how you can be pregnant since you're a male…Unless you're a trans"
Harry laughed and shook his head.
"I'll tell you later, how about it?"replied Harry"Along with the whole story"
"I agree to that"said Coulson"I'm sure a lot have been omitted"
Steve and Johann nodded.
"You have no idea"said the blond and Phil nodded slowly.
Silence.
"And to answer Harry's question on how I came back"said Coulson"A drug was synthetized from an Alien corpse and was to be used to revive a fallen Avenger…And Fury made a call"
"Except the man didn't count on what the thing could give to the person it was injected with"added Skye"Rendered the subjects a bit mad, prompting them to carve some kind of sigils, which we discovered was a plan to an alien city that is actually under San Juan, right now"
Johann's gave an impressed whistle.
"Sounds like an adventure"
"Not really"replied Coulson"We lost an agent, a good one"Coulson eyed Steve"He was Gabe Jones' grandson, I'm sorry"
Johann and Harry watched as sadness appeared on Steve's face. Steve bit his lips and nodded forlornly before looking down. Harry left Johann's arms to waddle toward the blond and gather him in arms, Steve gladly accepted the hug and got a glimpse of Schmidt's bowed face.
"Sorry for your loss"began slowly Johann, raising his head"He must have been a great agent"
"The best"replied Skye and Johann acknowledged her with his head.
"The best"repeated Johann.
Skye gazed at Johann.
"It's weird"—Johann raised a questioning eyebrow and Skye explained—"We learn through history book that Red Skull is an egocentric madman, dead set on world domination, and now that HYDRA is back and they, literally, 'preach' you and your ideas and to see you, completely different is…a bit disarming"
Johann huffed a small laugh and smirked.
"Seventy years in space, alone, can do that to you"replied the sapphire-eyed man.
"Seventy?"squeaked Skye and Johann nodded.
"Many people thought I was dead, I wasn't, I was just send to space as punishment"
"Punishment?"asked May and Johann made a dismissive hand gesture.
"Later, when Harry tells you the whole story"replied the German man.
"Does HYDRA know you're alive?"asked again May.
"Just a handful of agents"answered Johann"Strucker, the actual Head wanted HYDRA to be at full capacity and power before revealing I was alive to the world and the Avengers"
"Speaking of HYDRA, we have a plan to hunt them"said Coulson
"Do you want some help?"asked Steve.
Phil gave Steve a smile—a bit larger than his usual ones.
"We have it covered, don't worry"
"I think he meant some information"piped Johann
"And who's gonna give them to us? You?"asked May, sarcastically.
Johann gave her a forced smile.
"Who do you think has been the Avengers' or even S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intel for a few things HYDRA related?"
The agents gaped at him and Johann smirked darkly.
"I told you, I'm not the Supreme Head anymore, Strucker is"informed Johann"Demoted me after a Council vote and ranking me as one of his lapdogs"
"Let me guess, you weren't happy about it"stated Phil.
Johann's answer was to widen his dark smirk and huff a laugh.
"Rogers and I struck a deal some months ago, if I remain 'neutral' with the usual 'sending bots to destroy the Avengers and SHIELD' shit from time to time and give them information on Strucker and his HYDRA, the Avengers can destroy Strucker's facilities and the man too and I can be with Harry and my family"
"Family?"asked Skye and Johann rolled his eyes before staring at an amused Steve.
"Why is everyone always shocked to learn that even villains can have families with children and all?"
Steve snorted.
"Maybe because villains are rumored to be heartless and soulless monsters and you are the perfect example to it, O great Voldemort Impersonator"
Harry chortled while Johann glared at the innocent looking blond.
"Har, har, har! Dying of laughter here"deadpanned Johann and Steve laughed.
Coulson cleared his throat.
"Well, since you're willing to give us your help"said the brunet"What can you tell us about Bakshi?"
"Sunil Bakshi? He's very important, like new Head material"replied Johann with a smirk"You have him in custody, right?"—Phil nodded and Johann's sadistic smirk widened—"Then you have the best leverage on HYDRA, even better than if you had me"
"Then, do you think our plan might work?"asked Coulson
"Depends, what is your aim in the first place?"
"Revenge"answered Phil.
The smirk Johann gave them was the same some of them had seen in a history book.
—
After Harry had cancelled his privacy ward—Johann and Steve stopped themselves from scolding Harry for his abuse of magic because what if something happened?!—Coulson had summoned his team into the lab to discuss their plan. The three of them were a bit away from the group, observing. Johann itched for a cigarette, from the adrenalin rush Harry had given him earlier this day and the blatant glowers he was receiving—mostly from the tall dark-skinned man that could be mistaken for a super soldier just from his stature. Tapping his fingers on the table, Johann tried to control his itch.
'Fuck it!'
Johann rummaged in his pocket and pulled out an e-cigarette before taking a long drag. It wasn't a real cigarette but it was better than nothing.
"You should reduce your consumption on those cancer sticks"said Steve as Johann exhaled the thin smoke through his nose.
"It's not a real cigarette, I wouldn't dare smoke with Harry around and pregnant"replied Johann"…And it's not the real thing, it's just vapour, nothing harmful for a pregnant person to inhale"
Steve made a noise as he took on a drag and stared at the agents as Coulson explained his plan.
"…Using Bakshi out in the open like that ... it's a dangerous strategy, sir"said the blonde, Bobbi, if he had heard right.
"I know it's high-risk, but we have a small window to take advantage of HYDRA's lack of leadership"admitted Coulson.
"Lack of leader ship?"wondered Mack, before pointing and glowering at Johann—and him gazing at the dark-skinned man in laziness and unfazedness—"Because I can see The Red Skull right here, calmly smoking while he should be in a cage"
Heads turned toward him and he raised a mocking eyebrow as he took a drag on his e-cigarette.
"I'm just here to take back my lover"drawled Johann, exhaling the smoke through his nose"And I even gave your boss an input on his plan, at least, I'm useful, here, can't be said for some here"
Steve elbowed him while Mack looked like he wanted to go up to him and sock him good.
"Schmidt"warned Steve and Johann shrugged as he felt Harry circle his waist, most likely to prevent him from saying something or pouncing on the agent.
"The plan puts us out on a limb"said Hunter—"So that's who you were working with?! You prick!"had screamed Harry upon seeing the man—, going back to the matter at hand.
"With a chance to deliver a crushing blow to those responsible for Trip's death"Phil looked at Hunter"I'll take it"
"Responsible, huh?"
Johann rolled his eyes.
"Why do I smell trouble with this man"whispered Johann, loud enough for Harry and Steve to hear.
Steve gave an oblique glare at the elder man but stayed silent.
"You have something to say, Mack?"asked Phil
"Plenty, but I'll keep it to myself"replied the man
"Don't mind him"piped Hunter"He's just coming down from the worst alien acid trip of all time"
Harry snorted silently at the humour.
"That's not funny"said Fitz, looking at the ground.
"Just trying to lighten the mood, mate"Hunter turned his head to look at the scientist.
"Yeah, well, Mack didn't ask for what happened to him"retorted Fitz.
"Of course not"agreed Hunter with his British aloofness.
"No one asked for any of this to happen"said May, in a voice that could settle all any up-coming arguments.
"Give them powers, and you have the Avengers in a nutshell"drawled Harry to the three of them, making Johann snort while Steve half-glared at the wizard.
"HYDRA forced our hand, and now Coulson plans to force theirs"went on May.
"Did they? Did HYDRA force our hand?"asked Mack in a loud voice.
"Calm down, Mack"said Bobbie
"Repeatedly, but we have a chance here-"replied Coulson.
"Or did we hand them detailed plans and the location of that city?"cut Mack angrily
"HYDRA took them when they took Skye"answered Phil strongly before he took a few steps toward the taller man"Are you saying we shouldn't have gone in to save her?"
"I'm saying there wouldn't have been anything to take if you and Skye hadn't been obsessed with the alien messages in your damn head!"replied Mack.
"And you think, for you, that's a good reason to leave a soldier behind?"Steve asked, rhetorically, making heads turn to him—beside the blond, Johann put a hand over his face and leaned on his elbow on the table and Harry had put his hands over his face and was shaking is head in a 'here we go again'—"I may not be a good example, but I did storm a HYDRA facility just to get back my best friend"Steve walked around the table they had been using to stare at the show and walked toward the group, exuding all Captain America righteousness"If I hadn't, Gabe would still be there and Trip would have never been born…"—Steve stood right before Mack and looked at the man with disappointment—"Is leaving someone behind, a friend, a colleague or a civilian your way of thinking?"—Steve and Mack were about the same size and Mack couldn't help but look down at the hard stare the blond gave him—"What is S.H.I.E.L.D.'s aim? Answer me"
Mack glared up at Steve.
"Protect the country from a threat, sir"
Steve gave a slow nod.
"What is the first word?"
"Protect, sir"answered Mack.
"Then with this word only, you understand that yes, you go back for a single person"said coldly and steely the blond"If you don't, you're no better than HYDRA"
Mack tensed his jaws.
"S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers or even a civilian shouldn't have to ask permission to protect or save a someone in distress, understand?"added Steve
Mack's glare worsened.
"Coulson never ask! He just gives his orders, no matter how cracked out they are!"
"Mack, you'd do well to remember your rank and who you're talking to right now"warned May
"Really? Rank at a time like this? Why don't you shove rank up your…"cut Hunter
"Not helping, Hunter"deadpanned Bobbi.
The rest was a pell-mell of sentences shouted at anyone.
"The powerless Avengers alright"drawled Harry, making Johann snort.
"At least, ours got better"
Harry could only nod in agreement.
"Once in every blue moon, yes"
Johann snorted again. Loud beepings sounded behind them and they stared at a panicked Skye, who had her eyes riveted on the empty soda can that was shaking. Now that they were noticing it, they were feeling a slight shaking from where they stood but if they had been standing where the bickering group was, they wouldn't have felt it. Harry noted that, with each loud beeping, the shaking grew.
'She's making it!'
Harry looked at Johann, who stared back, and Harry knew the man had put two and two together. Harry slowly approached the cubicle and gently pressed a hand to the glass, sending some magic inside. Skye gasped when she sensed something invisible wrap around her protectively and Skye looked up and stared at Harry, who immediately cast a mild Legilimens on the girl.
'It's okay, darling, calm down'said Harry in Skye's mind.
'H-How did you…?!'Skye's mind was frantic, panicked and afraid'How are you in my head?!'
'Skye, I'll explain to you but right now, I need you to calm down'soothed Harry'Inhale, then exhale, inhale, exhale…'
Harry guided the brunette into calmness slowly and the shaking stopped.
'That's great'said Harry before withdrawing from Skye's mind before he gave her a sweet smile.
"That's enough!"ordered Coulson, prompting everyone to stop, before he glared at Mack then took a couple of steps toward him"If Trip was here, he wouldn't be arguing, he wouldn't be bitching, he would be gearing up to do what needs to be done, yes, we're dealing with forces we don't understand, but HYDRA I do understand"Coulson swept a look around"I want everyone ready when the sun comes up…end of discussion"
Mack tensed his jaws before he marched out, followed a few moments later by the rest of the team, except May. Coulson passed a hand tiredly on his face. May stared at her friend before looking at Steve.
"I'll open the hangar's door to you"said May.
"Actually!"piped Harry with a wide smile"I want us to stay a bit longer"
Johann groaned.
"Harry, we can't"said Johann"They need to set up their plan, let's not get in their way, and I'd rather not get seen by Bakshi"
Harry pouted and turned to plead Johann with his eyes.
"Jo, please"
Johann looked away from those puppy eyes.
"Jo, Jo, please"pleaded Harry, hugging the brunet man around the waist"Please, please!"
Steve chuckled silently beside Phil as the man's group stared at the two. Johann had his head up, trying to advert his eyes away from Harry's green and pleading ones and his arms crossed over his chest.
"Jo"whined Harry, voice cracking as if he was about to cry.
That got a reaction from the Founder of HYDRA, who stared at Harry, gathered him in his arms and shushed him.
"Alright, alright"said Johann"We'll stay for a while"
Harry sniffed, gave him a wide smile before cupping Johann's face and kissing him on the mouth. When the kiss ended, Johann lazily noted he had been manipulated. Steve, jokingly, imitated the sound of a cracking whip, making Johann glare at the blond, red tinting his cheeks.
"Rogers"drawled warningly Johann.
"What? I'm stating a fact"
Johann growled low and Harry giggled, waddling up to the blond and too, kissed him on the lips before turning to Coulson.
"Since I'll have more time here, I'll be able to ponder how I could punish you"said Harry"You do remember last time I cursed you?"
"Please, Harry"said Coulson, a bit wary"At least, wait until we are almost finished with our plan"
Harry smirked evilly.
"Why, Phil, you made a cute Chihuahua"
Johann's head perked up interestedly, along with Skye's.
"I don't know this story"
"I'd like to know about it too"piped Skye
Harry kept on smirking while Phil looked away in embarrassment.
"Come with me, I'll show you your room"
Harry nodded, looked behind him to mouth at Skye 'Tell you later' before he followed Coulson out, tailed by Steve and Johann.
—
The next day, Johann avoided being out of their quarters, knowing that Bakshi was still in the base. He was supposed to exit only after Steve or Harry came to him and right now he was bored.
'Hope it won't take too long'thought Johann as he lay on the bed and stared up at the ceiling.
While Harry placed the necessary spells on the agents' gears and vehicles, Steve decided to put on a Photostatic Veil and pass himself as General Talbot to give Phil a reason why there were moving Bakshi.
"Everything is in place?"asked Coulson and Steve nodded"Then I'll go wake our guest"Phil turned to his agents and Harry"Mission is starting now, do not reveal our guests to him or heads will roll, understand?"
The agents nodded then followed Coulson out.
"Let's start"said Harry while Steve nodded and lit on the screen with the camera before him.
They waited a few moments until Phil's voice piped up.
"Get ready Steve"warned Phil lowly before opening the door"Hope you're feeling better this morning, Mr. Bakshi, because you have a date with the U.S. government"—Phil turned the tablet toward their prisoner and Steve kept a blank yet victorious face on as he stared at the man"Smile! There he is, general"
"Sunil Bakshi"said Steve easily, casually"The man tied to the Navy wedding massacre, the U.N. attack, and who tried to kill you, Coulson"
"While dressed up as you, sir"added Phil, turning the tablet toward himself.
"Safe to say, I'm not a fan"drawled Steve.
"Perfect"said Coulson"I'll trade him to you to add to your collection, all I ask is your assistance in handling-"
"-Remaining HYDRA forces"cut Steve, sounding a bit irritated"I understand the idea, Coulson, and in this case, I'm not against it"
"Thank you, sir"Coulson ended the call and Steve gladly stood up and ripped off the Veil.
Harry gave him a smile and went up to the blond before kissing him.
"I much prefer you like that"
Steve smiled and kissed back the wizard.
"And now we wait"said Steve"One of Phil's agent will warn us once they're out and at a safe distance from us"
Harry nodded and Steve gathered the smaller man in his arms, rubbing his belly and marvelling when he sensed a push against his hand.
"They are more active than James and Lily had been"said Harry.
Steve smiled, crouched and nuzzled the round stomach, whispering to it and making Harry chuckle. The door opened and Harry recognised the scientist, Fitz, as the man entered the room. The Scot started a little, his eyes wide as he stared at them.
"I…uhm…Coulson and…Bakshi…"
Unabashed, Steve stood up and placed a hand on Harry's small back and lead him to the door.
"Thank you"said Steve with a smile.
Fitz opened then closed his mouth before he nodded and stepped away to let the couple pass before going back to his work.
"I'll go get Jo, how about you"—Harry waved his wrist, changing Steve's clothes to something more casual and civil—"Try to grab us breakfast, I'm famished"
"Anything you want"—Steve bent down to kiss Harry's forehead—"As long as you don't do any magic more than necessary, alright"
Harry nodded and Steve kissed him again as a reward.
"See you then"said Harry with a smile before waddling toward their room.
Once Harry stood in front of the door, he knocked softly before entering and found Johann snoozing on the bed, on his back in a starfish position. Holding back a small laugh, Harry waddled up to the bed, crawled on it before sitting astride the sleeping man carefully and bending down to kiss him awake on the mouth. There was no reaction at first but then the lips under his moved and Johann answered his kiss with a fervour Harry had become familiar with. They broke the kiss and rested their forehead against the other's.
"Best way to wake up"said sleepily Johann, cracking an eye open then the second.
"I thought that was when I s-"
Johann cut Harry by kissing him again.
"If you must know, I love your mouth, for kissing, amongst other things"said Johann after breaking the kiss.
Harry chuckled and climbed down Johann, allowing the man to sit up.
"Come, Steve is grabbing us some breakfast"
Johann nodded, slid down the bed before he helped Harry up.
"So far, how does the plan seem to work?"asked the sapphire-eyed brunet as they left their room.
"I don't know but they are being closely monitored"answered Harry"…Do you thing the plan will work?"
"Honestly? Whenever has a plan worked well?"replied Johann rhetorically"And if Coulson aimed for a vengeance, then yes, the plan will work, as long as Hunter plays the cards I have given him, Coulson will have his vengeance and HYDRA will be severely wounded"
Harry nodded.
"Let's hope then"
—
After finishing breakfast, Harry—along with Johann— made his way toward Skye. From what he had seen yesterday, the girl didn't seem to know she had powers.
'Or even know how to control them'thought Harry.
As he neared the lab, Harry heard two voices. Skye's and another woman's. Extending a hand behind him, Harry touched Johann's stomach, prompting the man to stick to the wall along with him and listen to them.
"…Raina…she was unrecognizable"said the unknown woman"It was insane, and not just from the outside, look…We separated her DNA and mapped it using gel electrophoresis, her DNA didn't just rearrange…It contains extra macromolecules, I wouldn't think that even possible!"
"That's amazing"breathed Skye.
"It's horrific!"retorted the woman—which made Harry and Johann shake their heads—"We need to make sure that you're not contaminated or infected in any way"
"What's the worst that could happen?"
"An epidemic"
"Hello, I'd like to talk with tact, please"breathed Johann, deadpannedly, and Harry bit his lips not to laugh.
"That's a pretty harsh conclusion"said Skye, and Harry and Johann could hear the uneasiness in her voice.
"Well, I feel responsible"
"Why would she fell responsible, did she was the one behind this shit?"drawled Johann, loud enough for Harry to shush him.
"We all do"said Skye"There's nothing you could have done"
"Yes, there was"said the woman, almost exasperatedly before she sighed"I was so curious about powers, about unearthly biology, wondering where it might lead, hoping to better understand it, control it, I should have been trying to terminate it, erase it from existence"
"What?"said Skye—and Harry and Johann, although silently—"You…You've helped plenty of people with powers, it's…It's part of the world that we live in!"
"It's a plague, Skye"retorted the woman"All of it, it only ever brings us death"—Harry held back a mocking snort—"Donnie Gill, Chan Ho Yin, Creel…the list keeps growing!"
"Not the Avengers…they're not…"
"The Avengers wouldn't have been necessary if we hadn't unleashed alien horrors!"
"We didn't, Loki did"growled lowly Harry and Johann nodded.
"And I went after the Tesseract in the first place"added Johann"If anything, it's my fault"
Harry snorted.
"Don't be silly, this blasted thing was Odin's 'gift' to mankind, a poisoned apple to me, if anything that twat is to blame"
Johann made a low noise.
"What about Harry then?"asked Skye, almost brokenly.
"I don't know what kind of powers this Harry person has but he shouldn't have them"replied the woman"It's unnatural"
Harry inhaled sharply, trying to get a rein on his magic. Johann grabbed his hand and rubbed it soothingly.
"There must be another…"
"Trip was in fragments!"sobbed the woman
'She's emotionally compromised'stated internally Johann and Harry.
"I know"replied Skye
"Well... it ends with him"said the woman"Flooding the alien city may be the first responsible thing I've done to protect the people I care about, I'll check these samples and…and compare them to samples of your blood we had from before, just to be safe"
Harry had heard enough, looking behind him, he found Johann had the same feeling from what the man was exuding. Stepping away from the wall, Harry walked into the lab, startling the occupants.
"Harry"breathed Skye, giving the man a small yet sad smile.
Harry smiled gently at the bubble-woman before his smile turned predatory as he looked at the unknown woman—who was gaping at him and Johann, recognising him immediately.
"We haven't be introduced"said Harry before extending a hand toward her"Harry Potter, and the man behind me is Johann Schmidt, one of my lovers, although you seem to know him as Red Skull"—Johann mock inclined his head at the girl.
The woman gripped the vials of blood in her hands before she forced a smile and extended one of her hand to shake his.
"Jemma Simmons"replied Jemma, before taking back her hand and putting it at her hip casually.
Harry it eyed lazily.
"If I were you, I wouldn't go for the gun hidden in your pocket"warned gently, yet steely, Harry"Unless you want a demonstration of my…unnatural powers"
Jemma started, her eyes wide, her hand immediately dropping along her body.
"I'd like to say I'm sorry for eavesdropping"said Harry with a smile before he lost it completely"But I'm not"
Harry saw the brunette gulp silently and he couldn't help but give a mocking smile.
"I don't like it when snotty brats talk about a subject they have no understanding over"drawled Harry and Jemma started before she shook her head and glared at him.
"I'm sorry sir, but powers are what create monster like him"Jemma glared at Johann, who raised an eyebrow.
"It's not power itself, but the thirst for it"replied Harry coldly"You say powers are evil, but look at the good it did for a sick boy living in the 1900s, or the safe heaven it gave to an abused boy, healing each of his wounds inflicted by his 'family'"—Harry started advancing toward Jemma, the electronics around him blinked and any glass-made things shook—"And look at what non-powered people are capable of when driven by fear, I've seen more evil done by scared people than good"—Harry was now standing in front of Jemma, his emerald-eyes glowing with restrained power—"With power comes responsibilities, everyone knows that but you should be more afraid of what someone with power can do after he had been wronged"
Harry paused and saw Jemma tense her jaws.
"If you must know about it, I'm a wizard, I was born with my powers, inherited from both my parents, and their ancestors before them, and both of them died when I was a babe while trying to protect me from an evil wizard, my mother threw herself in front of a curse meant for me and used her power to protect me as she died…If you think powers are evil, think again, it's not power in itself, but the people's bad intentions behind them"—Jemma looked away—"If it weren't for my power, I wouldn't be pregnant and I wouldn't have my children and I would have died protecting my loved one"Harry paused"You have analysis to do, right?"—Jemma nodded —"Then go do them"
Jemma nodded again and went hastily to the door.
"Next time you think it's good to bash powers or people with them"said Harry when Jemma had opened the door"You better remember to do it, not only out of earshot of someone with power, but also when you're not an agent of SHIELD, an organisation well-known for being the one behind the Project Avengers, because next time, the person who will be scolding you won't be as kind as me"
Jemma quickly left the lab and Skye gaped at a smug-looking Harry and a smirking Johann.
"Let's not tell Rogers you just scolded a member of Coulson's team"said Johann making Harry huff a laugh.
"If anything, he'll probably berate her more than me"
"With more Freedom, America and Liberty than you"joked Johann in an agreeing tone.
Harry laughed and Skye couldn't help but crack a smile. Waddling toward Skye's cubicle, Harry gave the brunette a small smile.
"Good afternoon, Skye"piped joyfully Harry, looking like he hadn't been ready to commit a murder minutes ago"How are you doing?"
Skye gave him a long look.
"Good, I think"replied Skye after a beat and Harry smiled at her.
"Glad to know"said Harry before his smile lost a bit of his joyfulness"If you don't mind, I'd like to talk about what happened in this Alien City"
Harry saw Skye's face ward itself and stare at him mistrustfully before eyeing a silent Johann behind him.
"I could, but I'd rather do it when he's not here"
Johann stared unfazedly at her as he raised an eyebrow and Harry chuckled.
"Believe me, I'd also would like Jo to stop hovering"—Skye saw Johann half-glare at his head—"Around me but sadly"—Harry shrugged—"As I progress in my pregnancy, Jo's and Steve's hovering worsen and I nearly don't have any alone time"
Skye tried not to gape at the two.
"Are you telling me that, not only the Founder but also the Supreme Head of HYDRA is, what, mollycoddling you?"
Skye didn't know why Harry burst out of laughing and Johann's cheeks took on a nice red tint.
"Mollycoddling! I forgot this word even existed! That's exactly what he's been doing!"breathed Harry, his hands rubbing his stomach.
"Sorry for worrying about my lover and kids"drawled Johann, making Harry snort.
"Jo, there worrying and then there's you"
Harry advanced toward her and looked as if he was about to whisper to her
"Not even out of my belly and the twins have him already under their fingers"whispered loudly the wizard and Skye giggled while the red of Johann's cheeks deepened.
Harry stepped away from the glass and smiled broadly.
"Anyway, he won't leave because he's worried about me"said Harry then paused"If you're worried about him revealing anything to HYDRA, you shouldn't, when Jo is amongst the Avengers, or S.H.I.E.L.D. for that matter, he's neutral ground"—Skye raised a dubious eyebrow—"Yes, I know, the sentence sounds weird, but I'm not lying"
Skye bit her lips, looked at Johann then Harry.
"Why do you want to talk about this?"
Harry stared at her.
"Can I be frank?"asked Harry and Skye nodded.
The woman watched as Harry waved his wrist and something smooth and warm enveloped the room and her.
"Wha-"
"I put on some privacy wards, nobody should disturb us"informed Harry"Because what I'm about to reveal you might be a bit shocking"
Skye, unknowingly, gulped.
"You agreed that I be frank so…From what I understand so far, you went down to this Alien City for something, something very important"—Skye nodded, biting her lips, behind her, the monitors showed her elevated pulse—"When you went down there, something happened, something big, big enough to cause the death of someone"—Skye nodded again.
"Trip was changed into stone, I don't know how but it was probably from the Obelisk, an Alien artefact that was in HYDRA's possession"said Skye and Johann raised an eyebrow before he tried to remember if he had an artefact like that in the past and gave up when he couldn't.
"And then, there was this large earthquake"said Johann, calmly"An earthquake, I believe, with a magnitude of 8.9 on Mercalli's Scale and it happened right where you stood"
The monitors behind Skye beeped loudly and the room shook a little before it stopped completely.
"Your point?"asked Skye, looking down, her hands rubbing and kneading the hem of her shirt.
Harry and Johann shared a look before both looked at her.
"We believe you were the one behind the earthquake"said calmly Harry"And I think you know it"
Skye gaped at him before the monitors started panicking as Skye's pulse rocketed and the room shook. Skye breathed erratically, her eyes darting around and sweat covering her body. Hands were suddenly on her face.
"Skye, breath with me, in then out"said a voice and Skye stared into mesmerizing emeralds.
Listening to Harry's voice, Skye breathed and slowly, her breath evened. Gently, Harry led and sat her on the bed.
"Ho-How did you…"Skye pointed next to Johann—who was watching them like a hawk—outside, then to him"…Get in?"
Harry smiled before he went to sit next to her—struggling with his belly.
"I told you I'm a wizard"replied calmly—yet a bit breathless from his efforts—Harry.
Skye kept silent, eyeing the ground morosely.
"I understand that it is a shock to you"began Harry
"How can you?"asked angrily Skye"You said earlier you were a wizard, born like it, you've had your powers since birth, I don't know what's happening to me or…"Skye huffed"You don't know how I feel"
Rather than be angry, Harry simply stared at Skye.
"Wonder"replied Harry, making Skye stare at him"Giddiness, a pinch of excitement but also fear, disbelief, and more importantly you feel abnormal"
Skye now looked thoroughly at Harry and saw something in those unusual green eyes.
"I may have been born a wizard, but my…relatives omitted that my parents were magicals and I spent most of my life believing I didn't have power…Sure, sometimes something…Some freakish"—Skye and Johann noted how the words were spat with venom—"Things happened around me when I got worked up like…I teleported on top of a chimney once as I tried to escape some bullies, I turned my teacher's hair blue one day after she scolded me for something I didn't do, things like that"
Skye opened her mouth then closed it and adverting her eyes.
"I'm sorry, I-I-"
"It's okay"replied Harry with a smile"You wouldn't have known"Harry paused"And it helps a little knowing that there is a whole community of people like me or that I'm in the Avengers, a bunch of weird powered people, or…"
"Or that your lovers are buffed men on some strong steroids"joked Skye.
Harry smiled and Johann huffed, half a smile on his lips.
"That too"replied Harry"It really helps you know, knowing that you're not alone and that there will always be someone who would have experienced the same thing you did and be there to help you"
"That's why you're talking to me, right?"asked Skye"You want to help me with…"Skye stared at her hands, opening and closing them.
"Yes…"answered Harry"And from what I'm seeing, you dearly need it"
"Because I killed a friend?"asked Skye, bitter.
"No, more like to prevent you from hurting or killing your friends and the people around you accidentally, and also to protect them"corrected Harry"Because that's what you want, right? Protect your friends from powerful threats when they can't"—Skye nodded fervently.
"More than anything"replied Skye"But, who would? My power are dangerous at the moment, I can't hurt someone, or anyone for that matter"
"Except right now, it's your lack of control that is dangerous, you'll do yourself and your friends more harms if you're wary to use and control your power"piped this time Johann
Skye bit her lips and stared at the older man before turning to Harry.
"Did you have someone to teach you magic?"
Harry nodded.
"I spent six years in a magical school to learn how to control my magic and use it when needed"answered Harry"I had many subjects like Potions, Defence Against the Dark Arts or Transfiguration, things that helped me have reins on my magic, then I started some parts of the Auror training, think of it like the magical police, and I hunted bad wizards around Europe"Harry shrugged"The only time I can potentially be dangerous is when my emotions get the best of me, because, while Magic itself can be controlled, there is always some Wild Magic that is untameable and extremely dangerous, we call it Accidental Magic because it lashes when the withholder is experiencing strong emotions like fear or anger, children are best when it comes to Accidental Magic because they don't have the hang on their magic or emotions like adults do but an adult can have some bout of Accidental Magic if they are very angry and since they have a tad bit more control on it, they can lash it out more precisely at someone than children can"
As Skye blinked at Harry, Johann piped absentmindedly.
"You saw the little light show Harry did as he scolded your…friend"—Skye turned to stare at him and nodded—"Then what you saw was a bout of said Wild and Accidental Magic…I've been on the receiving end of it, you know, blasted me right across a room and into a wall, my spine and head still remember it"
"And I actually inflated one of my relative like a balloon after she insulted my parents"added Harry"I didn't have much control over my magic at the time but sometimes my control escapes me but I still try to rein in my magic, because if I don't, I would probably kill anyone around me"Harry paused and Skye could only gape at him"You have to understand that, with control and experience, you could make beautiful things, I'll show you"
Harry slid down the bed and walked toward the middle of the room.
"Harry, don't use too much magic"warned Johann from the other side of the cubicle.
Harry gave his lover a smile before a thin wisp of silvery smoke swirled around him before a silvery deer stood next to him. Skye gasped as she saw the deer.
"This is a Corporeal Patronus"informed Harry"Consider it as some sort of physical representation of condensed happiness for only a happy memory can bring this kind of spell out like that"
Skye slid down her bed and walked toward the deer, extending a hand slowly toward it.
"Normally, Patronuses take the form of a silver mist and wizards or witches scarcely get a Corporeal one"added then Harry as Skye petted Prongs.
Skye felt like she was running her hand on thin, misty and cold water, it was really weird but also amazing. Harry smiled at before waving his wrist and Prongs disappeared…And he whimpered soundlessly, a baby having kicked him somewhere near his spleen. Behind him, on the other side, he could hear Johann pacing, worrying.
"Johann, stop pacing"said Harry"You'll wear the floor"
"You're hurt"said Johann behind him, still pacing"Something hurt you, Harry, please, stop with your magic, I'll ask a scientist to open the door a-"
"Jo, you're rambling"deadpanned Harry and Skye giggled, not used to seeing an über-villain this worried.
"I'm worried!"
"Jo, if you sit down, I'll settle down on the bed and try not to use too much of my magic"
Skye watched as Schmidt halted altogether in his pacing, scrambled for a chair—and finding one— before going to and pulling it in front of the cubicle then sitting.
"Is he always like that?"asked Skye with a smile.
At Harry's blasé look, she laughed. Harry huffed then looked at Johann, who was raising an eyebrow that clearly said 'Well, what are you waiting for?', then went to sit on Skye's bed, his hands rubbing it and the twins inside him, clearly woken up from their nap, beat the living shit out of his organs. As Harry rubbed his stomach, Skye couldn't help but stare at it, something that wasn't missed by Harry.
"You want to rub it?"asked Harry with a smile, making Skye start at the sound of his voice.
"No, no, I mean, I'm sure you'd mind and all, a-"
"Skye"interrupted Harry with an amused glint in his eyes"I live with two men, one who is kind of a family man and the second a scientist who is amazed by my pregnancy, and both can't keep their hands to themselves when it comes to my belly, the Avengers also tend to rub my belly whenever they can, so I don't mind playing Buddha, especially when I asked if you wanted to"
Harry held up his hand and Skye, gently as if unsure, put hers in his. Harry guided her hand on his belly, moving it until a small yet strong pressure pushed against it. Harry had to hold back an amused laugh when he saw Skye's awed face after a baby had kicked against it.
"Amazing, isn't it?"asked Harry and Skye nodded with a smile"Wish it feels like it, but each pushes or little kicks feels like punches to me, sometimes I'm even surprised I don't have any internal bleedings"
Skye's hand stilled on his stomach.
"Sorry"
Harry shook his head.
"Don't, the cons of having baby super soldiers, it's not that bad but…I wish I could do without it"
Turning his head, Harry chuckled.
"Will you look at this smug bastard!"said Harry with an amused smirk and Skye stared up.
Indeed, Johann looked downright smug, as if he had taken down all of the Avengers with simply lifting his pinkie and had Loki, collared, muzzled and in a leash, crawling behind him while he sit in the throne of Asgard.
"The rightful description of smug and proud reunited"said Skye before the two laughed.
"So, what do you say? When you get out of here, I'm giving you private lessons to control your shaking and when you feel it is the right time, you can tell your team"
Skye bit her lips.
"I'd love to…But I don't know…About revealing-"
"Kid, you'll have to do it at some point, and it would be best to do it when in a calm day rather than on the field when pumped up on adrenalin, wouldn't you agree?"replied Johann.
Skye had to admit the older man had a point.
"For the moment, just think about it"said Harry.
The doorknob moved and in walked Steve, followed by Coulson and May. The three halted upon seeing him inside the quarantine bloc. Harry gave a sheepish smile and a wave. Steve's eyes comically widened as he made a beeline for the cubicle, followed by May and Coulson.
"Harry?!"Steve gaped at Harry"Harry, this is a quarantine, you just can't enter it!"Steve glared at a calm Johann and rounded on him"How can you let him?! He's pregnant for fuck's sake"
Johann threw a disbelieved look at the blond.
"Ernst?!"hissed Johann, standing up and going up into Steve's face"It's not like I could have stopped him from teleporting inside!"
"Steve"soothed Harry before sliding down the bed and waddling to the door"It's okay, I'm okay and so are the babies, I'm sure this quarantine is no-"
"Harry, this is very dangerous"scolded Coulson"Usuallly when a quarantine is set up, all the people who wants in must wear specified gear"Coulson looked at May"Send of a decontamination team I-"
There was a crack and Harry stood outside the cubicle, angry-looking and pale. Steve's and Johann's eyes widened before they both moved and stopped Harry from toppling on the floor. Skye's eyes widened and she approached the glass, staring worriedly at the pale and shaking wizard.
"Magic Depletion"growled Steve as they both lowered Harry to the ground.
"Harry, I told you, no more magic"hissed Johann before looking at the worried agents"It's nothing, he's just tired, magically speaking, it's not whatever you think Skye has"—Johann ran a hand in Harry's hair before the raven's hand grabbed his gently—"His magic would have prevented…Whatever Skye has from affecting his body"
"How would you know?"demanded May, mistrustful.
Johann gave her a look.
"I would know"growled Johann"And Harry wouldn't put himself and OUR KIDS in direct danger, not like that"
"Sadly, I have to agree with Schmidt on that"drawled Steve before taking a tired Harry in his arms"Let's get you to bed and you rest, you've used enough of your magic for today"
Harry nodded and gave a tired wave at Skye as they exited the lab, closely followed by Johann, Coulson and May. On their way, they encountered Mack and Jemma.
"Thanks for the schematics, sir"Mack handed the blueprints he had with him before his eyes settled on Harry in Steve's arms then Johann"Ventilation system's all good"—Coulson nodded and went to go back on their way but Mack stopped them"And, sir... I want to apologize for my outburst in there, it was uncalled for…I have a little trouble dealing with my anger sometimes"
"Join the club"deadpanned May and Johann snorted—and was promptly elbowed by Steve.
Mack glared at him, his hands clenching and unclenching.
"Yeah, something I'm working on"replied the man after a beat"But this alien stuff messed with my head, and, uh...And losing Trip brought back a lot of hard memories"
"For all of us"said Phil with an understanding smile.
"I hope I-I didn't blow my chance to work on Lola"—Three curious eyebrow rose— "one day"
"After that little R.C. version you built for me"replied the Director"I'm genuinely considering it"—Mack and Jemma shared at smile—"Although I couldn't figure out how to make it fly"
'Fly?'mouthed Johann questioningly at Steve and the blond shrugged while Harry gaped at Coulson.
"It doesn't"replied Mack, after his face fell.
"Sir, I do think Mack brought up a matter we should consider"Jemma cut—and tried not to wince at Harry's stare.
"I'm all ears"
"I'm aware the team hunting Raina has orders to capture, not kill"
"As always"said May.
"But this might be some sort of contagion"—Harry raised an eyebrow along with Johann and Steve stared at the two—"Or even a plague inadvertently set loose, plagues must be understood, yes…but eventually eradicated"
"Are you saying that you want to put Raina down, Agent Simmons?"wondered May.
"No, of course not, uh..."replied Jemma
"Then what were you saying, agent?"drawled Harry and Jemma flinched slightly"You were clearly voicing your need to kill this…woman"
"Monster"replied Jemma and Harry's stare hardened"And I'm just saying that if they have to, it may not be the worst thing"
The others stared at the two, not understanding why there seemed to be something between them.
"Thank you"said Coulson dismissively before they went back to their way.
"If it's not much, may I ask what happened?"asked Steve after they were a bit far away from the two agents.
"Just a different opinion on a matter"replied evasively Johann.
"Just that?"asked Coulson and Johann rolled his eyes.
"She said something that angered him and he went up to her and berated her"replied Johann.
"What were they talking about?"
"Nothing/Powers"replied Harry and Johann at the same time before Harry glared at Johann"Traitor"
The brunet shrugged.
"Jemma was preaching the evilness of power using me as an example and Harry preached back the contrary using you as one of his examples"summarized the German man, pointing at Steve.
"And let me guess, his magic reacted"—Johann nodded and Steve sighed—"Now, I know why you're Magically Depleted"
Harry huffed and looked away. Johann rolled his eyes before he gave a quick kiss on the wizard's cheek.
"Let the dog kiss you and you'll end up with fleas"deadpanned Harry making Johan huff a laugh then kiss him again"You're still a traitor"
The others watched with a bit of amusement.
"Who's Lola?"asked the blond.
"Just my car"answered Phil
"A flying car?"asked Steve, looking at Coulson.
The man simply smiled like a sphinx.
—
Steve settled him gently on their bed.
"You'll stay here while Phil, May and I talk about the plan, I'll be back quickly"Steve turned to Johann"And Schmidt, this time, make sure he's not in danger"
Johann gave him a dark look as the blond exited their room before eyeing the wizard on the bed who struggled to get down.
"Harry"Johann sat on the bed and stopped the wizard from standing"Rest a little, please, you overused your magic enough for today"
Harry huffed, crossing his arms. Bending down slightly, Johann looked at Harry from under, making him almost look pleading.
"Harry…"
Harry huffed again and looked away. Johann sighed before he slid down the bed to kneel before the wizard. Looking up, Harry still looked like he was angry with him and Johann started undoing and lowering Harry's trousers.
"Jo?! Whaa-Ah!"Harry moaned as suddenly he was engulfed by wetness and warmth.
Johann chuckled—and made Harry whimper in ecstasy—before moving slowly his head, relishing in the whimpers and moans Harry was making. Lying on his back, Harry put one hand in the brunet's hair and the other clenched the bed sheets spasmodically. Johann smirked, because with each lick, nibble or suck, Harry would either buck his hips or moan or fist his hair and that made him feel powerful, knowing he had this kind of power over the other was a great feeling. Their door opened and the person at the threshold gasped almost silently. Eyeing the surprised American Icon, Johann growled—and Harry cried— not stopping his bobbing.
"Mmmh?"
Steve shook his head, a nice tint over his cheeks.
"Lance and Bobbi are on their way"informed the blond"They'll be here, at the base I mean, in a few and Coulson is demanding our presence for the debrief, maybe I'll go and I'll…I'll tell him you'll come a bit later"
Johann made an agreeing noise that made Harry cry out before something bitter landed on his tongue. Steve watched as Johann swallowed what seemed to be Harry's orgasm while the wizard looked like the perfect picture of debauchery with his eyes blown wide, the red of his cheeks, the small whimpers he was emitting, his heaving and how utterly screwed he looked as he basked in the afterglow.
'Wish I didn't have this debrief!'thought Johann and Steve at the same time.
Johann stood up, crawled above the wizard to kiss him, a kiss Harry answered tiredly.
'At least, he'll rest a little now'thought Johann, a bit victorious'He's always a bit tired after an orgasm'
Breaking the kiss, Johann rested his forehead on top of Harry's.
"I'll be back shortly, rest a little"
Harry didn't have the force to disagree and closed his eyes as he heard his two lovers leave his room.
—
"Sorry for being late"said Steve as they entered the debrief room"But Schmidt needed to finish something off before coming"
Johann tried not to raise an eyebrow and give a look at the blond. He failed.
"At least, he came"replied Coulson with a smile as he stared at Johann"Thank you for coming here willingly, hope you were able to finish…whatever you were doing quickly"
"Oh, he did"said Steve.
Johann couldn't help the gawk he let out.
"Be careful, don't want you to choke"replied Steve, good-natured.
Johann gave an unfazed and bored look at a smirking Steve before clearing his throat and eyeing Hunter.
"Where's Bakshi?"
"He's staying with Talbot"informed Hunter"Coulson called the real him once we had Bakshi secured with us"
Johann nodded.
"What was the point to all of this?"asked, borderline demanded, Mack.
Before anyone could answer, Johann's phone started ringing. Taking it out, Johann stared at the HYDRA logo on the screen before looking at the agents and, more importantly at Steve. Holding a finger to his lips, Johann prompted utter silence before he took the call. They notice Johann didn't say a thing, and just listened to the other speaking before the call ended.
"…Seems like your plan worked"replied Johann, pocketing his phone"It was one of my moles, if you want to know, and he says that the HYDRA Council has been…'Disbanded'"—Johann gave a wry smile—"We all know what it means"
"They're dead"stated May.
Johann nodded slowly.
"So that was it? HYDRA's Council?"drawled Mack"It's not that big of a victory"
"Au contraire"replied Johann"For quite some times, the Head of HYDRA had been taking advices from them, I understand Democracy is the key to the future but not in an evil organisation"—Johann got a disgusted look—"You can't rule the world with people saying what's bad or good or throwing a tantrum because the others have more power than you, you can only trust you, yourself and your guts"Johann stared pointedly at Coulson"Since you're in charge of SHIELD now, friendly advice, don't ever take a Council, it will only bring you more shit than it's worth"
"I'll remember it"replied Coulson with a smile.
"With them dead, HYDRA won't have any potential Heads should Strucker die"said Johann"The serpent is poisoning itself, plant the seeds of hate and watch them kill each others"
"Thank you Confucius for your wise words"drawled Steve.
Johann rolled his eyes and took out a cigarette. As he lit it, the agents discussed what should they do next and what could possibly be HYDRA's next move now that it has been amputated from an important part.
—
A sharp pain in his stomach woke him. Groaning, Harry rubbed the spot one of the twins had hit, somewhere close to his ribs.
'Why is it always the ribs that gets it?!'
Struggling to sit, Harry stretched a bit before he slid down the bed. His trousers fell around his feet and he groaned before trying to bend down to pull them up. After a few minutes of struggle, Harry gave up, discarded the offending piece of clothes before he discarded his shirt and went to the wardrobe. Eyeing the different—and much larger— shirts, Harry took one out and put it on. It must be one of Steve's because could smell the man on it and it stopped mid-thigh, even with his belly. Rummaging more into the piece of furniture, Harry pulled out what seemed to be one of Johann's boxers and put them on, one of the few pieces of clothing he could put on without any troubles. Harry gave a look at his shoes before shaking his head, it's not like he can put them on without any help. Opening his door, Harry looked on every side before he stepped out, closed the door and made his way toward Skye's cubicle. Harry supressed a shiver as he walked in the cold corridors and had to refrain himself from casting a Warming Charm on himself to keep warm. Finally arriving at the lab, Harry opened the door and made his way toward Skye, who was listening to music. Smiling, Harry tapped the glass to get her attention. Skye turned her head and saw him.
"I didn't expect you to come back again"said Skye, sitting up and taking off her headphones
Harry shrugged.
"You must be feeling lonely here, thought I could keep you company"
Skye gave him a smile and looked at his clothes.
"Aren't you cold?"
"A bit"admitted Harry"It was the only clothes I could put on"
"Couldn't one of your men help you?"
Harry shook his head.
"They weren't in the room…And last time I saw them, I heard they were going to a debrief"
Skye noticed the nice tint Harry's cheeks got.
"You were this sleepy to hardly hear them?"
Harry's blush deepened.
"Well…"
Skye's eyes widened as she sensed some gossip, some nice gossip.
"What happened after Steve carried you to their room like a princess? Did they honor you? Right before a debrief?!"
Harry bit his lips.
"Not Steve, per say…But Jo…"—Skye stared at him, expectantly and Harry could almost see the stars in her eyes—"…Well…He…Hedidgetdownonme"
Skye frowned as she tried to process what he said before her feature broke into a huge grin.
"He did?! He really went down on you?!"
Harry made hushing motion with his hands.
"Come on, Harry"pleaded Skye, with a big smile"I'm your friend, you can tell me the prowesses of your men in bed"
Harry huffed.
"…Yes…He went down on me…Right before a debrief"revealed Harry and Skye looked ecstatic"And Steve walked on us…And I think he wasn't left…indifferent by what he saw"
Skye laughed.
"You should marry him! I remember one of my foster-sister telling me that if a man gets down on you just like that, he's marriage material!"
Harry's blush worsened and Skye laughed. Someone knocked on the lab's door before Fitz walked in, looking a bit skittish and deep in thought.
"Hey, Fitz"greeted Skye as the Scot went to stand by Harry"What's wrong?"
Fitz stared at him—and he raised an eyebrow—before looking at Skye.
"Can you tell me?"replied Fitz, his gaze somewhat hard before he looked down at the bracelet thing in his hand"Fixed your bio-meter watch, checked your vitals at the time of the temple collapse"Fitz paused and Harry got a bad feeling as he watched the scientist and an uneasy-looking Skye"Your heart rate was recorded at almost…300 bpm"
'That must be something too big for a human'thought Harry.
"That's very fast"commented Skye after a sharp inhale.
"No, that's inhuman"corrected Fitz, looking at Skye"I thought the readings were a mistake, that I put the thing together wrong, been struggling to, uh, um…"—Fitz moved and snapped his fingers as he tried to find the good word but gave up in the end by clapping his hands angrily —"Something's wrong with the data in my head!"
Skye sat on the bed, silent, her eyes wide, worried and riveted on the ground.
"So, I was thinking how the heart monitor seemed to shatter from the inside out, but it was still on your wrist when we found you…"went on Fitz"That doesn't make sense! And how we found you…! Basically unharmed in the collapse, with destruction all around you!"Fitz started breathing heavily and pacing while Skye tried to block what he was saying, but it just made her all worked up and Harry heard clattering.
"Fitz"called calmly Harry"Maybe you should sit down for a moment"
"No!"shouted the scientist"No! No! I need to, to, to…"Harry watched as the man gripped his hair angrily, frustrated before returning to his pacing"I thought I was losing my mind all over again…That there was something wrong"—Harry alternatively looked between a frantic scientist and a teary eyed little girl, who needed to be calmed down now as the little cubicle stated shaking—"So it took a while to dawn on me…Or maybe I was just afraid to think it…That…You survived the destruction because…You caused it"
"Fitz…"called, almost sobbed Skye as she stood up and put her hands against the glass of the door.
"Raina wasn't the only one changed in there"went on the Scot"And I'm pretty sure the DNA results we're running right now are gonna confirm it… There's nothing wrong with the data in my head, Skye"
"That's enough"commended Harry as the shaking worsened"Look, mate, either you shut up or I'm shutting you up, right now you're working her up and it's not good!"
Fitz gaped at him.
"You knew…"
Harry rolled his eyes.
"Yes, Jo and I knew, we just put two and two together"replied Harry as he heard Skye sob a little in her cubicle"And right now she needs to calm down"
"There's something wrong with her! I can-"
"No! Stop!"sobbed Skye, plucking her ears while the shaking intensified, making the lamp beside her explode, shard of glass flying inside the cubicle.
Fitz stared wide-eyed at Skye while Harry cursed.
"Skye! Skye!"called Harry before cursing again and teleporting in the cubicle.
Harry hissed as he felt shards of glass embed itself in his naked feet before he bent down to gather Skye in his arms and whisper soothing words. Ignoring the pain in his feet, Harry focused his magic into calming the girl. Raising his head, Harry saw that Fitz had ran off.
'Fuck! I should have cursed him!'
Running his hands through Skye's hair, Harry kept on reassuring the girl. They waited a few moment before Skye looked at him, fear in her eyes as she looked at the mess.
"Skye, Skye, focus on me"instructed Harry"Don't mind the mess, I'll clean it in a jiffy, Skye, Skye"—Skye stared at him—"Skye, they won't find out now, I promise, even if I have to wipe the memories of your friend, I-"
"No, please, please, don't"breathed Skye, scared, making the room shake again.
"Alright, alright, I won't I swear"promised Harry—the shaking stopped—before hissing as he leaned more on his wounded feet to stand.
Skye helped him stand before she stared at the mess again and bent down to pick up the glass.
"Skye, don't, you'll"—Harry heard Skye hiss then red in her right hand—"Cut yourself"Skye took a blue tissue and started picking the shards.
Harry groaned and was about to wave his wrist and clean the mess but a dizzy spell hit him and he had to sit on the bed as he sensed the backlash of teleporting inside the cubicle in a hurry and using his remaining magic to calm Skye.
"Harry?! Harry?! Oh no, please, are you al-"
"I'm fine"slurred Harry"It's nothing, just…Give me a mo' and-"Harry clamped his mouth shut as he sensed bile go up his throat and focused on simply breathing.
The door opened and May walked in. Skye immediately hid her bleeding hand and Harry tucked his bleeding feet under the bed.
"Hey"greeted May
"Hey"greeted back Skye, trying to look casual.
"Feeling like you've been in that glass box your whole life?"asked May with a smile before she noted something was off"You doing okay?"
"We're great!"piped Harry jovially, making the woman look at him.
May rolled her eyes.
"Of course, you're here"said May in a scolding manner.
Harry gave her a sheepish smile, trying not to show he was in a cold sweat.
"Sorry"replied Harry"I thought Skye would like the company since she is a bubble girl now!"
Skye gave her a smile and a nod.
"Still, you could have opened the door, that's why they're here for"drawled May"Do Captain Rogers and Red Skull know you're here?"
Harry bit his lips and May inhaled.
"How was the debrief?"asked Harry quickly"I heard Jo and Steve talk about it before I took a nap, and what about the plan?"
"Good, as for the plan, it worked, Coulson had his revenge, according to Red Skull"
Harry nodded and Skye bit her lips.
"I've never seen Coulson like that before"stated the brunette"He seemed so…Cutthroat"
May could only nod, but just slightly.
"Yeah, I've rarely seen him like this myself"admitted the older woman"For Coulson, Trip was the embodiment of the principles he wants S.H.I.E.L.D. to be built upon…compassion, loyalty, heart, and that is S.H.I.E.L.D.'s strength, and Trip's death reminded Coulson that HYDRA doesn't have that, and that is their weakness"
Harry nodded before Steve and Johann burst into the room, looking frantic.
"What's going on?"asked May, looking at them.
Steve stared at the woman.
"Harry! He i-"
"Here"slurred Harry, looking like he would pass out at anytime.
Johann cursed and made a beeline for the cubicle and eyed the door with distaste, as if it had personally offended him.
"Harry!"called Steve, joining Johann"Are you alright?"
Harry nodded and, if it weren't for Skye, he would have kissed the floor. That's then they noticed Skye was bleeding.
"Are you bleeding?"asked May.
Harry and Skye shared a look and both opened their mouth to explain themselves.
"We should have your DNA results back any minute now"piped Simmons as she walked in—and gaped at the small crowd inside—"Once we know there's nothing wrong, we'll have you out of there!"—Harry and Skye shared a look, with Skye's one afraid and Harry's worried—"Something's wrong?"
Skye bit her lips and showed them her bleeding hand.
"What the hell happened? Skye? Harry?"demanded May
Skye opened her mouth to answer but Harry cut her.
"It's my fault, actually"admitted Harry"My magic reacted badly with the lamp, it exploded and…"
"And what? Harry?"breathed Steve, worried.
Harry bit his lips before he took out his bleeding feet from under the bed. That's now the persons noticed the small puddle and drops of blood under the bed.
"Fuck/Scheiße"groaned both super soldiers.
Johann glared at the door before turning to Jemma.
"Open the door"
"I can't"replied Jemma"Until Skye's results aren't back I can't get in without a suit a-"
Steve had to take a hold on Johann as the man had nearly pounced on the woman.
"I fuken dun kare abut doz fricken rezults"hissed Johann, his German accent thick"My lover iz in dere and bleedin'!"
Jemma stepped away from the mad-looking man in the blond's hold.
"Schmidt calm down"ordered Steve and Johann snarled.
"Eizer you open it, or I vill!"Johann's struggled in Steve's hold"Rogerz! Releese me rit naw!"
Skye's eyes widened and Harry felt a slight shaking before he grabbed Skye's hand and run his thumb over it.
"Jo, it's okay"soothed Harry, his voice a bit croaky as he sensed bile go up his throat"I can wait until the results are here"
Skye nodded, biting her lips.
"They won't be long! Fitz was here, talking about it before Harry's magic reacted"replied Skye—and Harry tried to shake his head at her but couldn't—"I'm sure Fitz…"
"Fitz went to get a First Aid kit along with the results"replied a new voice from the threshold.
They turned their heads to see the Scots walk into the room, a pad under his arms and the kit in his hands.
"Harry t-t-teleported when I-I was taking a sample from Skye and the lamp exploded"explained Fitz"Harry protected us with his magic but he stepped on some shards, and Skye helped him on the bed and cut herself on some pieces of glass when she wiped clean a spot on the bed for him to sit"—While the group stared at him, behind them, Harry and Skye openly gaped at him.
Fitz cleared his throat and handed the first aid kit to Steve—who took it with one hand—before taking the pad under his arm.
"I was anxious to double-check the results"said Fitz and Harry heard Skye's sharp and silent intake of breath—and his grip on her hand tightened—"Her DNA is an exact match to what it was before"—Fitz handed the pad to Jemma before he smiled at Skye—"She's clear"—Johann was intelligent enough to shut up on that.
"Thank god"sighed Jemma, relieved while Fitz took out his card and passed it over the scanner.
As soon as the door opened, Steve let go of Johann, who almost ran inside and gathered Harry in his arms.
"I'm gonna call Coulson"said May with a relieved smile"He can use the good news"—May stared at Skye—"You all right?"
"Yeah"breathed a smiling Skye, relieved.
Jemma still looked at the results while May exited and Johann lifted Harry off the bed.
"You alright?"asked Steve and Harry nodded tiredly, shivering and half of it not from the way he was dressed.
"You're still Magically Depleted"growled Johann, feeling how wet and pale Harry was"That's it! No more wandering! Nearly got a heart attack when I noticed you weren't in the room!"
"Sorry"breathed Harry.
Johann heaved a huge sigh.
"Let's go and clean those wounds"suggested Steve before looking at Skye then Fitz"You won't need it?"
Fitz shook his head.
"There's still some, some, some things in the cubicle for her, enough to, to clean and bandage her wounds"
Steve nodded and with Johann, left the room. Before he was out, Harry smiled and gave a tired wave at Skye and Fitz.
"Can we stay a bit longer?"asked the wizard as they made their way to their bedroom.
Johann refrained from shouting 'no'.
"Why?"asked Steve.
Harry smiled.
"I just want to spend some times with Coulson and his team"replied Harry, looking pleadingly at his lovers"Pwetty pwease, with a cherry on top"
"Only on conditions"growled Johann.
"I know, no more wandering"replied Harry.
"And when I say rest, you fucking rest"added Johann"And no leaving the bedroom without someone!"
Harry groaned.
"But Jo!"
"That's it, Rogers with me, let's go to the Avenjet and go ho-"
"Alright, alright!"Harry heaved a sigh"I promise to not wander off, rest when ordered, and always be with someone"
"AND stop using magic when you're depleted or ordered to"added Johann as Steve opened the door to their bedroom.
"Promise!"
—
Days passed and so far, Skye had yet to make the ground shake. When she wasn't training with May or talking to F-Leo, she was with Harry and Johann. She had taken on Harry's proposal to help her try and control her new powers. So now, here they were, in an unused training room with Johann watching Skye and Harry like a hawk, the two of them calmly standing in the middle of the room.
"I understand you're afraid"said Harry"But you do need to make the ground shake to know how your power works"
"I know!"replied Skye, frustrated"But I can't! I don't even know how I do it in the first place!"
Harry simply stared while Johann raised an eyebrow.
"I can see you're frustrated but right now, I think you have a lid on your emotions"stated Harry"It's good but it's also bad"
"How can it be bad?"
"It's a sword of Damocles"replied Harry"On one side, you have a lid on our emotions which can help you make the right choice but at the same time you have a lid, and once you have enough, the lid will get off and emotions will pour out without you being able to do anything…"
"And with my untamed emotions controlling my powers, I can hurt my friends"stated Skye and Harry nodded.
Skye heaved a sigh as she slumped on the ground. Harry stared at her before he rubbed his belly, sensing the movements in it.
"How about a day off?"replied Harry"You look like you need it and so do I, twins keeps punching and kicking me in my sleep"
"I want to learn how to control my…powers"said Skye.
"I know"said Harry"But with you being at this"—Harry held up his thumb and forefinger—"From exploding, I believe you just need to relax…Maybe you can start meditation, it should help calm you down and have a better control of this 'lid' and knowing when to lift it when needed"
Skye bit her lips before nodding. She stood up, hugged Harry then left the room and Johann turned to Harry.
"She isn't getting any better"
It wasn't a question, just a statement.
"No, she's afraid"replied Harry"As long as she's afraid she won't be able to do anything, not even control her power and that is very dangerous"
Johann made a noise from the back of his throat before he stood up from the chair he had been sitting on since the beginning of Harry's lesson and walked to his lover.
"Give her time"replied Johann, gathering the smaller wizard in his arms"It's a big shock for her"
"A big shock that could endanger anyone here"said Harry"And I don't have much time, we'll soon go back home and I'll be further along my pregnancy"
Johann hummed, his hands going to Harry's distended belly.
"Weren't you shocked when you discovered you were a wizard?"
"I was, believe me I was, but not that extend"answered Harry"If she doesn't start to, at least, have just a little something on them I…"
"You what?"
Harry inhaled before exhaled deeply.
"I'll take her with us as we go home"said the wizard"I don't care if I'll have to kidnap her, she needs to get a hang on her power or everyone will be in danger"
Johann could only agree. Leaving the training room, the two made their way into the Break Room for a snack.
"I'm famished"replied Harry as he made a beeline for the fridge and taking most of the content and put it on a nearby table.
"Harry, how about you let-"—Harry had taken out a bowl and started pilling fruit and putting mustard, ketchup, whipped cream and custard on them—"-me prepare you something"drawled Johann.
"I'm fine"replied Harry as he put fried—and dried—onions and shallot in the bowl.
The door opened and Steve and Coulson walked in.
"Hey!"greeted Harry, upon seeing them before digging into his snack.
Steve went to the wizard and kissed him before staring at the bowl with a weird—and slightly disgusted— look.
"What are you making?"asked Coulson, coming closer.
"Unless you want to puke your coffee, you shouldn't ask him"replied Johann, cutting Harry's as the wizard opened his mouth.
The raven threw Johann a dark glare before he came up to the taller brunet and pinched the man's side.
"Ow!"Johann edged a bit away from the wizard"Stop pinching me!"
"Then stop being full of crap!"
"I believe it's half of his personality"piped Steve and Johann glared at him as Harry guffawed and Coulson smiled amusedly.
"More like three fourth"said Coulson innocently.
"Real funny"drawled Johann as Harry started eating what was in his bowl and he eyed the bowl warily"Seriously, don't you want me to make you something?"
"I'm good"replied the wizard"I just wish we had mango ice-cream, or maybe lemon lime, it would go well with my mustard and shallot"
Johann pursed his lips while Steve and Coulson forced a smile.
"I'll restock next time"promised Phil"And Harry, I need you and Schmidt in the Bus with me"
Harry stared at the brunet quizzically as he swallowed a piece of peach with onions and mustard on it.
"Why?"asked Johann, squinting at the smaller man.
"I need all hands on deck for a mission in Portugal"replied the man"But Harry won't be on the field, I assure you, but I need him, just in dire case"
Steve and Johann shared a look.
"Sure"replied Harry, making the super soldiers look at him"I'll stay on my own inside the…'Bus'"
"You won't be alone, Fitz, Skye and Simmons will be with you"
Harry nodded and took a spoonful of his snack.
"I'll stay with him too"said both super soldiers before glaring at each others
"Actually, I might need you, Steve, on field with me and May"Phil turned to Harry"Do you mind if I borrow him?"
Harry stared at Phil before a leering smile graced his lips.
"Finally acting on your mancrush?"teased Harry.
Steve and Coulson got a nice red tint on their cheeks while Johann looked at them, attentively.
'Wish I had brought pop corn'thought the brunet.
"Sorry to rain on your parade, Phil, but Steve's taken and I don't share…"Harry paused"…Unless I can watch or even participate"
Johann bit his lips to stop himself from laughing as the red of the men's cheeks deepened.
"You're an idiot"replied fondly Steve while Phil cleared his throat uneasily.
"I just need him"—Phil ignored the leering look Harry threw him—"To help me for a mission in Portugal"
Harry looked at Steve.
"Steve will be happy to give you a hand so, okay…But I want a souvenir from there!"replied Harry.
Steve huffed a laugh before he kissed his lover's forehead.
"I'll try to bring you one"said Steve as he and Coulson made their way to the door"Anything in mind?"
"A mug! And maybe some soap! A nice scented one!"
The blond laughed.
"See you in the Bus"said Steve before leaving and Harry happily finished his snack before Johann and him hurried to the plane.
—
After they landed near Faro and Coulson and some of his team—plus Steve— walked out of the plane to investigate, Harry—closely followed by Johann— went to look for Skye and found her talking with Leo, Jemma nowhere in sight.
"Hey!"greeted Harry
Their heads turned and Skye smiled at him before she went toward the wizard and hugged him.
"You enjoying your day off, darling?"
Skye smiled.
"Not exactly a day off but, yeah"answered the brunette"Maybe one day I'll ask for a real one"
Harry nodded in understanding. Skye gave Harry one last smile before she looked at Johann then back at Harry.
"Still no alone time?"
"Still no alone time"agreed Harry as Skye led him to a chair near Leo"Not after what I pulled last time"
"He's still cross with you?"asked Skye.
"I am"answered Johann, leaning against a table.
"I had to bargain with him just to stay with you guys"drawled Harry and Johann rolled his eyes.
"Sorry for looking out for you"
"Jo, there's looking out and then there's you and your mollycoddling"
Johann snorted.
"Wow, it's weird…"said Skye.
"What's weird?"asked Johann and Harry.
"You, you're so…so…"
"Domestic"said Leo.
"I may be a villain, but I can have a love life, you know"
"It's still weird, no offense"said Skye.
"None taken"replied Johann before a phone rang.
At first, Johann didn't react, but when he sensed the ringtone of I Just Can't Wait to Be King actually came from his pocket, he grunted as he fished the phone.
'One of the twins tempered with my phone'thought Johann as he took the call.
"Hallo?"
The others could hear a tiny voice from the device. A tiny voice that made Johann smile.
"Hey…I'm glad to hear your voice too, Blume, is your brother with you?…Hey there, Welp, how are you? Hope you two haven't been driving the Avengers nuts…"—Johann paused then chuckled—"…You did that? Your father will get mad if he gets wind of that!…Ja, we're fine, all of us…Ja, even your siblings…Steve isn't here but Harry's beside me, you want to talk to him?"
Johann smiled and handed the phone to Harry, who beamed and started talking ecstatically into it.
"Who is it?"asked Skye, coming beside him.
"My kids"replied Johann"They are a bit worried we aren't coming back and so far, the Avengers haven't told them why we were away"
"Why?"asked Leo
"Because Harry wants to be here with them, in case the…news is a bit hard to swallow for them"answered Johann"Like Harry, they are wizards and have my super soldier serum"
"Must have been hard for him"noted Skye"To raise them, I mean"
"I heard it was"said Johann, a hit of sadness in his tone, as he took out his locket from under his shirt"I'm just glad he's accepting me to be here for the next batch"
Leo and Skye huffed a laugh and Skye noticed the locket Johann was fingering.
"What is that?"
"A gift, from Harry"answered the sapphire-eyed man"It serves as a Glamour, protection and sweet reminder"
"Glamour?"wondered Leo.
"Reminder?"asked Skye
Johann half-smirked before he passed the locket above his head and the two agents gaped at his real face.
"A Glamour"replied Johann as he opened the locket and showed the content to them"And a reminder"
Leo and Skye watched the two moving pictures inside, one which had a happy Johann twirling two children in his arms and the others had a smiling Steve, Harry and Johann, the three of them waving and hugging each others.
"Are those pictures really moving or is it, is it, is it"Leo snapped his fingers for a word.
"Wizarding pictures move and capture the emotions of the persons in them"replied Johann"Harry explained that he could even make Muggle, non-magical, pictures move with a specified potion"
"That's amazing"breathed Skye"And those two are your kids?"
Johann nodded, a proud smile at his lips.
"The little girl is Lily and the boy James"answered the German man"James is a copy carbon of me at his age but Lily has my fiery temper"—Johann looked fondly at the pictures—"Maybe you'll meet them one day, along with the others two"
Skye smiled.
"I'd love to"
"Is Johann done boasting with his kids' pictures?"piped Harry, Johann's turned off phone in his hand"Lils and Jamesie are giving you, sorry for my pronunciation, dicken Kuss"
Johann's grin broadened as he took his locket back, closed it and put it back on—and the agents gaped as his Glamour covered his face.
"And what should I be mad at?"asked Harry as he handed back Johann's phone.
"Nothing"replied Johann
"Jo"
"I swear, nothing!"
Harry opened his mouth but Johann swept down and kissed Harry silly.
"You do know this won't work"soughed Harry, eyes half-lidded.
"You sure?"Johann kissed him again.
"Please, keep this PG rated"drawled Skye as Leo looked at anything but them.
Someone's phone pinged.
"Not me"said Johann
"It's mine"said Skye as she took out her phone and read the text.
Going to a computer, Skye started typing.
"What is it?"asked Harry, making his chair roll toward the brunette.
"Coulson wants me to find something about Lady Sif"
"Lady Sif?"repeated Johann, coming behind Skye"Isn't that…?"
"One of Thor's friends? I believe so"replied Harry, looking at the computer screen"Wonder why?"
"Maybe because of this"replied Skye as she logged on Twitter"Look"
'Viu esta senhora louca! Envie ajuda! #senhoralouca'read the tweet followed by a link.
'O-M-G! #senhoralouca'read another
'Que homem! #senhoralouca #Badasshomem'
'Gostaria transar com ela #senhoralouca'
'Ela pode me levar para a cama #senhoralouca'
"I might not speak Portuguese, but I may have an idea what those tweets can mean"drawled Harry.
"I'll send the link to Coulson"said Skye"Hopefully we'll understand why she did this"
"Try to pinpoint the location too"piped Johann"So that they can investigate on the field"
"On it"replied Skye, typing furiously on her computer.
—
After Coulson and his team went back, with Lady Sif with them, they were all summed to the debrief room.
"We found a couple of other videos of the fight"began Jemma"And we've been analysing them frame by frame, which…"
"Which didn't get us much in the way of, um…" went on Leo
"Of anything new"supplied Jemma, smiling at the man
"Yeah, thanks"replied Leo before scrolling through the information on the glass table"Um, until we get to... here"
On the large screen in front of them, the video played and showed the moment Sif hit the man with her sword in the middle and a metallic clang resonated.
"I do very much enjoy that part"piped Sif, smug.
"So, he…He's…He's wearing something…Something mechanical"explained the Scot"And she nailed it"
"And there's more"added Jemma before she typed something on the table and zoomed on the moment Sif's sword hit the man in the chest, showing something blue.
"Blue?"wondered Johann, squinting at the screen before he tried to remember something, all the while muttering 'blue' under his breath.
"What is that?"asked Coulson.
"Blood?"suggested Skye.
"Maybe a glamour or something?"suggested Steve
"Or maybe his skin?"suggested Johann, his gaze half a mile away as he stared at the picture.
"We don't know, but it could give us a lead"replied Jemma
"Well, there's no way to know from the video"piped Leo
"I asked Skye to gather some information on the location of the video"said Johann, tapping on the screen on the Holotable "And it happened on a pontoon named Gais de Gidade"
Coulson nodded.
"Once we land, Fitz, you go with Hunter and Mack, handle forensics"ordered Phil before turning to Skye"I need you and Bobbi to talk to witnesses in the area, see if we can track down where this guy went, Steve, May and I, you'll come with me while you two"—Phil stared at Johann and him"Will stay here, try to find anything on the internet on anything on this guy"
"Okay/Jawohl"replied Harry and Johann.
Some of them nodded and went to leave the room.
"Sir"piped Jemma"The science division has loaded the team with heavier suppression artillery"—Leo, who had been about to walk out stopped by the threshold of the room and tried to not gape too much at Jemma—"After Raina's vanishing act, we advise that when you find this…Man, you contain him first, ask questions later, new Icers are still in development"
Harry and Johann shared an oblique look before both stared at Leo and Skye.
"Very good"replied Coulson, a tad bit wary"Keep me posted"
Jemma nodded and made her way out.
"New Icers?"wondered Leo, a hint of accusation in his tone.
Harry and Johann pursed their lips and Harry went to, casually, embrace Skye from behind and put his head on her shoulder, looking as if he had caught a cuddle-bug and needed treatment.
"Oh! The mechanical design is still top-notch"explained Jemma, stopping herself from leaving"But we're looking into a more concentrated dendrotoxin formula"
Johann frowned at that.
"And wouldn't that be dangerous?"
"But effective"
"Effective in what? Submitting or killing?"drawled Johann, coming behind Harry to grasp the younger man's love handles.
Jemma turned to glare at him.
"Given these elevated threats, we can't risk it not being"
"And if you want information, you simply kill your only way to know?"Johann blew a raspberry"You would make a pitiful villain"
"I am not a villain"hissed Jemma and Johann nodded.
"And yet, you have the same way of thinking"Johann smirked"And I would know"
Steve elbowed him as Jemma glowered at him before walking out.
"Can't take the truth that girl"drawled Johann before turning to Coulson"I know you must be quite fond of our team members but don't you think she's emotionally compromised"
"I know"replied Coulson"But I need her, and she's the best"
"She might be also the one to…annihilate your only way to know"replied Johann"Are you willing to take the risk?"
Coulson smiled.
"Why do you think I asked Captain Rogers to be with me then?"
Johann blinked then smirked appreciatively as he nodded.
"Nice"
"Thank you"replied Coulson as he and his team walked out.
—
"I'm bored"said Harry, coming behind Johann as he handled the computer and Holotable in the debrief room.
"I know, Süßer"replied Johann"But something has been bothering me"
"What?"
Johann typed on the table and Harry saw the zoomed part with the blue thing on the large screen.
"This…is what has been bothering me, it doesn't look like blood, nor magic"Johann frowned"If anything, the only closest thing is a Glamour"
"Why is that important?"
"Because it could help us assess what we're against"answered Johann, squinting strongly at the picture before he let it slid in a corner and kept on scrolling"If I don't focus on it, the solution will come in due time"
Harry made a noise from the back of his throat and nuzzled Johann's back before closing his eyes. He could hear the man's breathing, his heartbeat and his typing…Until he suddenly didn't hear the latter.
"Jo?"
"Harry, call Coulson"said Johann"I believe I found something"
Harry dialled Phil's phone and handed it to Johann.
"…Coulson? It's me"said Johann"I may have found something on your man, in an hospital nearby the beach…It's not big but it's something…You'll send Skye and Bobbi? Jawohl…Ja, I'll keep you posted on anything I can find"Johann hung up and gave the phone back.
"So?"
"He's sending Skye and Bobbi to investigate the closest hospital"replied Johann"But it's not enough to locate the man or have a hint to his whereabouts, I'll dig some more"
Harry nodded.
"Want me to bring you anything?"
"Nein, danke"
Harry nodded and went back to embracing Johann from behind. The phone rang again and Johann looked at the ID and picked up.
"I'm an elder man, I'm not that quick on a computer"drawled the German man"…Come again?…"—Harry couldn't see it but he was sure Johann's eyes were blown wide from what Coulson was saying to him.
Johann dropped the phone and put the zoomed picture back up and focused on it as Harry picked up the phone.
"-midt? Schmidt? Are you still with me?"asked Coulson on the other end.
"Phil, what did you say to him?"asked Harry"Jo looks frantic"
"Just that if he knew a specified alien specie that needed big quantities of nitrogen, since he had been to space"
Before Harry could talk, Johann straightened.
"…Kree"breathed the man before he bit his lips in worry"Harry, put the phone on speaker and demand Coulson do the same"
Harry relayed Johann's message before he put the phone on speakers.
"Did you find anything?"asked Coulson.
"Ja! The alien you're looking for is a Kree"replied Johann
"Kree?"asked May
"Are you sure of what you speak, man in the box?"asked Sif and Johann rolled his eyes.
"Nitrogen turns their skin pink and since they do look a lot like humans but blue, they just need that to pass as humans but unlike them, they're strong, real strong, think like giant Smurf on Super Soldier Serum strong, even stronger than that! They have the biggest empire in this Galaxy, maybe even further, and more than once I've run into them during my trip to space and yes! I'm sure at, at least, 150 per cent"
"Can you tell us more?"came Steve's voice.
"Krees are strong, stronger than you and me reunited, they are the most technologically efficient races in the galaxy, for them Stark's technologies is our Windows XP, the Krees have also a special emphasis placed on their skills in genetic engineering"
"How can you know this?"asked May, mistrustful.
Johann rolled his eyes.
"I was mistaken for a pink Kree, and Rogers, you better shut up your face"
"I didn't say anything!"replied the blond although they could both hear amusement in his voice.
"Remind me to kill you once you board the plane"promised Johann.
"Boys"drawled Coulson"Not now"
"Anyway, whenever I encountered them, they believed I was one of theirs and I used it to my advantage to learn as many things as I could, until one of them discovered me and my lies…Nasty fucker, nearly killed me with his War Hammer after he 'accused me of lying and manipulating', I escaped of course but Sir Pouts-a-lot has a vendetta against me, maybe even put a bounty on my head"
"What do you suggest we do?"asked Phil"How do we subdue him?"
Johann inhaled sharply.
"You should let Rogers do the subduing, he's the only one, with our dear amnesiac, who can handle him"said Johann.
"Would you mind if you were to join us?"asked Steve.
Johann bit his lips, and looked at Harry worriedly.
"Jo, accept, they're going to need you there more than me"soothed Harry.
"I'd rather not leave you here, alone"
"Then I come"replied Harry and Steve's voice rose from the phone"You need to find him, I can find him, even stun him if needed"
"Harry, you need to be careful with your magic"
Harry grunted.
"I haven't used my magic in days, right now, it's pricking my skin to be let out!"Harry growled"I understand you want me to be careful so that I don't end up in coma or miscarrying but right now, I'm a danger to you all and my babies from my overload of magic"
Johann inhaled sharply, his hands going to his waist as he stared at the phone.
"Coulson, if I come with Harry, can you promise me your men will protect him in case things go sour"
"I promise, if it ease our nerves, I'll protecting him too"
Johann nodded.
"What do you say Rogers?"
"I don't like it"
"Because you think I like it?!"
"Guys! We're losing precious time!"hissed Harry.
Johann nodded again.
"Fine"said both super soldiers.
"I really hope this Kree isn't Ronan, or I'm good as dead"said Johann before ending the call.
—
The group joined them in the Bus, their alien having escaped.
"What happened?"asked Harry.
"Earthquake"answered Bobbie, a bleeding cut on her eyebrow"A shelf fell on Skye before she could shot him"
Harry shot a pointed look at Skye, who looked away.
"Seems like we missed the party"said the German man.
"You did"replied Coulson as Jemma led Bobbi away.
Johann huffed.
"Wish I had brought my suit, or my weapons"
"Me too"said Steve"I only have my shield"
Johann held up a finger.
"At least you have something! Remind me next time Harry ran off, to take my gears"
"Only if you remind me"said Steve.
Harry glared at them.
"I can hear you, you know?"
"Good, maybe next time you'll think twice"drawled Johann.
"Jo, don't make me curse you"
Coulson cleared his throat.
"You said you can help us find him, with a spell"
Harry nodded.
"I can try something"
"What does that mean, can you or can you not find him, Sorcerer?"demanded Sif.
Harry glared at her.
"I can find him but it'll be hard, because I don't know his name, I might point us to someone else!"growled Harry"Right now, all you need to do is pray that there are no other Kree on Earth"
"Why would I pray?"
"Drop it"said Harry as he took out his wand and waved it"Point Me the Kree on Earth"
The wand spun in his palm then stopped.
"Guess it didn't work"Harry huffed"What now?"
"Since your Smith"—Johann raised an eyebrow—"Found out the alien was Kree helps"said Sif"Kava, for example, I thought it was a name, 'tis a Kree word"
"You also learn other species' entire languages as a child?"said Coulson
"'Kava' means 'keys'"explained Sif
"Keys?"repeated Johann and Phil
"A device used to unlock…"
"Yeah, I know keys"cut Phil"It's something, let's look into it"
Phil went to the nearest computer and started searching.
"Skye"called Sif before she put her hand on the smaller brunette's shoulder"Thank you for engaging my enemy, you are quite brave"
Skye gave a nervous smile.
"That she is!"boasted Harry, coming behind the taller brunette and hugged her from behind"Skye, can you come with me and tell me what happened, in details I mean"
Skye stared at him then nodded.
"Sure"
Harry smiled and grabbed gently Skye's hand to lead her to an empty room, tailed by Johann. On their way, they passed by Fitz and Harry gave the man a look before the scientist followed them and Harry ushered them inside an empty room that he warded.
"Skye, what happened?"
Skye looked down and played with the hem of her shirt.
"Skye?"asked Johann, trying to catch her gaze.
"The whole room was shaking"began Skye"The gun in my hand exploded"
"Oh, God/Merlin"breathed Leo and Harry at the same time.
Skye stared at Harry.
"Your lessons don't work"said Skye"I can't handle them"
"Skye, it's not that they don't work, it's just you, you don't know how you provoke those shakings"
"Now I do"replied Skye"Whenever I get upset or nervous!"Skye inhaled sharply"Maybe I should tell Coulson"
"Hang on, wait"said Leo"Just wait until I've or…Analysed…"
"I can't!"cut Skye, making the room shake a little.
"Skye"said Johann, calming the girl instantly.
"I'm running that diagnostic on your blood samples right now"said Leo"Hopefully, when it's done, we'll have a solution"
"There's nothing you-"
Someone knocked on their door and Harry immediately unlocked it and cancelled the wards. Steve poked his head inside.
"Am I interrupting something?"asked the blond.
"Ja"drawled Johann"Skye was telling us of what happened in the hospital and you interrupted the moment Bobbi was getting her arse handed"
Steve frowned at Johann.
"Steve? You need anything?"Harry walked toward the blond.
Steve smiled and opened the door wider and held out a bag.
"What is that?"asked Harry
Steve raised an eyebrow.
"Wasn't that you who wanted some souvenirs?"wondered Steve before handing the bag to his lover, who took it and rummaged through the content"I have Verbena, Honeysuckle, Water Lily and Vanilla Orchid soaps and a mug"
Harry took out the black mug with the Portuguese coloured cockerel on it and smiled at the blond before embracing him.
"Best lover ever"said Harry before kissing Steve again.
Skye and Leo at everything but them.
"I'm…gonna…scour the web for "key" references"said Skye as she left the room, quickly followed by Leo as Steve started pawing at Harry's shirt and Johann smirked knowingly.
"You do that, we'll be busy here"said Johann as he closed then locked the door.
Turning around, Johann noticed Steve had put down Harry's trousers and underwear and was working on taking off the shirt.
"Why am I always the one naked first?"drawled Harry before Steve latched on his neck.
"Because I love seeing you like this"replied Steve before biting the spot near the ear and making Harry gasp.
Turning his head, Harry stared at a smirking Johann, casually sitting on a chair and watching them.
"You really intend to just watch, Jo?"breathed Harry before he gasped as Steve bit a spot.
"For the moment, yes"answered the man before he stripped slowly"Steve has neglected you lately and I'd hate to be the one to start first"
Steve emitted a growl and Harry found himself being lowered into the cold floor, on his back. Steve's mouth moved down, kissing, nibbling and biting its way to his chest and latching on a nipple while a hand went to tease the other. Harry threw his head back as he gasped…And got a nice view of a naked and smirking Johann Schmidt, sitting naked in front of him, on the floor, his head resting on arms on top of his left knee while his other leg was under him.
"Jooooo"whined Harry, extending a hand toward the man and moaning as Steve sucked on his other nipple.
Johann took the extended hand and pushed it down and held it there.
"Jooooo"
The brunet tutted, approaching his face to Harry's.
"Not so fast, Süßer"said Johann
"Jooooo, Steeeeeeve please"begged Harry, his free hand trying to paw at the blond's jeans.
Gently, Johann grabbed the wizard's free hand and held it above Harry's head with the other.
"Don't be hasty"reproached slightly Johann"And let Rogers have his way with you"
"That's all I'm asking"breathed Harry, moving his hips up and down to get some frictions on the blond's leg.
"Except we do it my way"said Steve, releasing Harry's nipple"And my rhythm"
Harry whined while Steve kissed his way down to his crotch, almost worshiping his round stomach on the way. Johann's lips were suddenly on his, kissing him in an upside down kiss. Sensing his hands being released, Harry put them around Johann as they kissed each other, breaking the kiss to gasp as he felt his cock poke Steve's throat. Capturing Harry's lips again Johann smirked, one of his hand brushing the wizard's chest then stopping on the round stomach, feeling the movement beneath the skin. Harry broke their kiss again to whine, Steve had purposely avoided his cock and was nipping the skin beneath his thighs.
"Steeeeve"whined Harry against Johann's lips"Don't tease, we don't have much time"
Steve growled, biting and sucking on the skin behind Harry's knees.
"I'm Captain America, they'll make time for me"
Harry breathed a chuckle then moaned as the blond mouthed back up to his crotch and the brunet kissed him again.
"Them? Sure, the alien? Not sure"breathed Harry as he whispered a spell against Johann's lips.
Steve growled and Johann's lips left him, only to be replaced by Steve's as the blond kissed him hungrily, his clothed erection poking at his stomach.
"Steve, take me"hissed Harry after the blond broke the kiss.
Steve hummed, kissing him again.
"That's an order, soldier, fuck me"growled Harry.
Steve smirked before he took of his shirt and undid his jeans.
"Sir, yes, sir"breathed Steve, positioning himself at Harry's lubed entrance"I aim to please"
In a thrust, the blond was inside him and Harry gasped then smiled, high on the sensation of being filled. Steve passed a hand under his back, supporting him and allowing his back a little rest from the weight of the twins. Steve thrusted out then in, making him close his eyes and gasp. Something poked at his lips and Harry obediently opened his mouth, allowing Johann's cock to slip inside his mouth. Being taken by the two men while on his back wasn't the best position but with his large stomach, it was now hard for him to be taken on his stomach. When Steve thrusted out, Johann thrusted in his mouth and vice versa, it didn't take long for him to climax, painting his pregnant belly and Steve's abs white. The two quickened their pace, in then out, in then out before both went out and he was turned on his stomach, two strong hands holding him good so that he doesn't lean on his stomach before Steve's back inside him along with Johann. Just a few more thrusts and he's cumming again, shooting his load on the floor while the two still thrusted inside him. Feeling a third orgasm building inside him, Harry sent a few waves of magic through his limbs and inside his lovers, smirking around the cock in his mouth when he heard them gasp and sped up. Harry may have been the first to cum but he's quickly followed by Johann then Steve, the blond being the only thing that stopped him from slumping on the ground, on his stomach. Steve gently lay them down on their side, spooning the wizard from behind, while Johann slid down and embraced the wizard from the front, his nose buried in Harry's wet, ink-black hair. The three of them basked in the after-glow, simply breathing and staying silent. After a few moments, Harry stretched and breathed a sigh as he felt Steve slip wetly out of him.
"I think I might need someone to help me up"breathed Harry, finding that he had trouble moving his lower body"I can't move"
Johann breathed a laugh.
"One of my agents told me a joke, I didn't consider the…thruthness behind it until now"
"What's the joke?"asked Steve
"How do you know you haven't satisfied a woman?"
"Dunno"replied Steve.
"You ask her to bring you something and she can move"
Harry huffed a laugh and hit Johann on his hip.
"Not funny"said Harry
"But true"replied the German man, sitting up slowly"Give me a few moments and I'll help you up"
"Oh!"—Harry leaned back on his elbow"You cannot move, mister Schmidt?"
"No, I can't"replied Johann, approaching his face to Harry's, Eskimo kissing him"Whose fault is that?"
"Not mine"breathed Harry, his breath ghosting over his lover's lips.
"You sure?"asked Johann before capturing Harry's lips in a sweet kiss slowly.
Behind the wizard, Steve moved, kissing his way up to Harry's neck then latching onto it and sucking. Feeling himself ready for another round, Harry straddled Johann, the man's cock poking his cleft gently. As he was about to sink on Johann's cock, someone knocked on their door. Steve glared at it and Harry groaned, releasing Johann's lips.
"Let's do round two later"Harry glared at the door as he slid off Johann gently"When we're alone and with no one to bother us"
"Agreed"breathed Johann before kissing Harry one last time then standing up on shaky legs.
Johann waited a few moments before he helped Harry up then Rogers. The knocking sounded again, louder.
"Ja, ja! Warte eine Sekunde!"hissed Johann, helping Harry put on his clothes.
The person knocked a third time as Johann was putting on his trousers.
'That's it!'
Not even his trousers buttoned or zipped and his shirt open, Johann threw a look behind him—and saw Harry was fully clothed while Steve was still shirtless— before he threw open the door, glaring at Coulson.
"This better be good"hissed the brunet.
"Am I interrupting?"
"Ja"
"Sorry to, but it's important"said Coulson"We have found our Kree's location, in Chavas"
Still shirtless, Steve came behind Johann to look at Phil.
"We're leaving now?"
"If we want to capture him, yes"replied Coulson, looking at anything but Steve's chiselled chest, while the blond nodded.
"Alright, give us ten minutes to…freshen up and we're ready"
Harry saw Coulson nod, an interesting colour on his cheeks before the man walked away.
"If we shower now at the same time, maybe we can have a quickie"said Harry.
The two super soldiers stared at each other before smirking at him and making their way to the shower.
—
It was night when they landed in the rocky part of Chavas.
"Remember Harry, stay behind, attack only if needed"ordered Johann, charging an Icer Fitz had leant him.
"I'll make sure he's protected"replied Coulson
"You better"growled Johann and Steve elbowed him.
"Let's go"ordered Steve"And, Schmidt, we'll move only if needed"
"Ja, ja…"growled Johann, following the blond.
Harry smiled fondly at them and Coulson's team looked at him.
"Are they always like that?"asked Hunter.
Harry snorted, Coulson walking next to him.
"No, they're usually worse"
"Why does that not surprise me?"asked Phil
"Be glad, they had many moment where they could have beat each others up and they didn't"
Some of them snorted, following Steve and Johann who were walking ahead. They walked until they saw the entrance of a cave and Johann silently snapped his finger before pointing to his left and Steve did the same but pointed right. The agents moved swiftly and silently, circling the entrance and aiming while Steve and Johann hid themselves behind the closest bushes to the entrance and waited. They all saw a silhouette dragging something heavy out before the man stood before the entrance. They waited until he was about to open his chest(?) to light their torch and point them at him.
"Stay right there"ordered Phil, Harry behind the man as he walked toward the Kree"Put your hands up"
"You will not stop me"growled the Kree, bending down to open his chest.
Before Steve or Johann could react, Harry threw the alien a mild stun while Hunter fired an electric net.
"Want to bet?"drawled the Brit.
The Kree snarled and went to break the net but Harry threw him another spell, this time knocking him out. Realising that they wouldn't have to intervene, Steve and Johann walked out of their bushes and toward them as Harry waved his wrist and the Kree levitated in the air.
"Let's go back to the Bus"said Coulson"Harry, you'll have to put our guest in the Interrogation Room"—Harry nodded—"While I need two people to take this"
The agents stared at the definitely alien chest before Steve and Johann shared a look and both moved to take it. The walk to the Bus was silent, with some of the agents throwing looks at the levitating body behind the wizard.
"Follow me, Harry, I'll lead you to the Interrogation Room while you two"—Phil stared at the two super soldiers—"Will give this to Simmons"
Harry smiled at his lovers before he followed Coulson. Arriving, Coulson opened the door and Harry walked in, the Kree's body following him before he lowered it into a chair.
"Secure him"said Harry"I'll wake him when you'll ask"
"Very well, Sorcerer"said Sif as she entered"Wake him"
Harry frowned.
"He's not se-"
"She's here to secure him"said Coulson
"…Oh…Okay then"Harry turned to the unconscious Kree"Rennervate"
The Kree's body jerked slightly before he opened his eyes. At first he stared around him confusedly before his gaze landed on them.
"I'll leave you to your questioning"said Harry before walking out and closing the door behind him.
"I am here to help"grunted the Kree as Harry walked away.
—
It seems now that they were back at the main base now. Last time he had checked, they were flying over the Atlantic before he had fell asleep on the couch in the Bus and now he woke up in the bed inside their quarters. Looking on each side of him and not seeing his lovers, Harry stretched then sat up slowly, his hands going to his surprisingly calm stomach.
'Twins must be sleeping'thought Harry before he rose from the bed.
Scratching his head, the wizard made his way to the bathroom to do his business then walked out of the bedroom. He padded softly into the cold corridor before he walked back inside the bedroom then walked right out, bundled up in a warm and clean blanket. The blanket dragging behind him made him feel like an old villain in a Disney movie.
"Where are you going like that?"asked a voice.
Harry turned around, saw Fitz and smiled at him.
"I don't know"replied the wizard"I was cold and I don't know where are Steve or Johann"
"They're with Coulson they, they…With the…Kree…They…"
"Questionning him?"—Fitz nodded—"Again? I thought they were done with it on the Bus"
"Apparently not"
Harry nodded.
"Can you lead me to them?"
Leo nodded.
"Sure"
They walked in a comfortable silence before stopping in front of a door.
"They're here"
"Thanks Leo"said Harry before knocking then poking a head inside.
Heads turned toward him.
"You're awake?"asked Johann.
"No, I'm playing tennis"drawled Harry before entering—and ignoring the weird look he got"Did I miss anything?"
The Kree sniffed the air and stared at him.
"I did not know male humans could be pregnant"
Johann and Steve straightened before glaring at the Kree while Harry gaped at him.
"How do you know?"
"Don't you dare attack him, Kree"hissed Sif.
"The Kree has a name"hissed the alien, glaring at the Asgardian"And I won't attack someone pregnant"
Before more sentences could fly, Harry piped curiously.
"What's your name?"
"Vin-Tak"answered the alien.
Harry smiled and moved his hand out beneath the blanket.
"Harry Potter"replied Harry
"Harry…"growled warningly Johann before he glowered at Vin-Tak who had advanced toward the wizard"And you, don't you dare touch him"
"You told me yourself, Jo, Krees are very strong, if he wanted to get out of here he would and he could"Harry walked up to the Kree, his hand still extended toward him"Humans greet each others by shaking hands"
Vin-Tak stared at him then at his hand confusedly before he took it and Harry tightened his grip just slightly and shook hands. Still smiling, Harry released the alien's hand.
"If you don't mind my nosiness, but what are you doing here?"
Vin-Tak huffed and eyed them all.
"A least, there is one in your species that is polite"remarked Vin-Tak, making most of the people in the room glower at him"I am on a mission"
"May I ask what was it?"
Vin-Tak shook his head.
"Since like he seems to be listening to you, you could ask him to tell us how his truncheon works"said May
"Your truncheon?"asked Harry and he noticed something in Phil's hand"Why do they need your truncheon?"
"So that it can restore my memories"said Sif.
"…Ah…"
"And that only works when in my hand"said Vin-Tak
"Hmm…That's convenient"drawled May
"It has a-a dial on the bottom"Without warning the Kree turned, did a pirouette, kicking the truncheon in the air before grabbing it.
Harry was forcibly dragged behind Steve while Johann was about to pounce on the alien and the agents had taken and aimed their gun as Vin-Tak hit Sif in the stomach with the truncheon before dropping it quickly and putting his hands up as Johann grabbed the alien in a headlock and put a foot in the man's knee jointure, forcing him to kneel.
"Sorry"said the alien, not struggling in Johann's grip"The argument was going nowhere"
"Jo, Jo let him go"said Harry, trying to peek above Steve's shoulder.
Johann snarled.
"Jo, he wasn't attacking me, let him go, please"
Huffing and growling, Johann unhanded the Kree—who stood up slowly— and went to stand in front of Steve in a protective manner.
"You back with us?"asked Coulson, throwing a look at the Asgardian warrior while still aiming at Vin-Tak.
"Yes"answered Sif"My memories have returned, I am Lady Sif of Asgard, friend of the S.H.I.E.L.D."
Sif then punched Vin-Tak in the nose and Coulson had to step in in front of Asguardian and aimed his gun at the Kree.
"Ohh!"grunted Vin-Tak, glaring at Sif"Asgardian…Well, that explains a lot"
"It is true"growled Sif"We do not trust Kree, that is why I am here, when Heimdall saw that one landed on your world, Odin charged me with retrieving him"
"So you came to pick a fight"stated Vin-Tak.
"We know enough about Kree history to be concerned"
"Well, then, if you know Kree history, perhaps you've heard the tale of Terrigenesis"asked Vin-Tak
"Of course"replied Sif"Ancient Kree descending on planets, altering the inhabitants to fight their war"
"And Earth was one of them"admitted the Kree.
"Blue angels who fell from the sky"whispered Skye.
"Blue ang-So this legend is not a myth?"breathed Johann, his eyes widening.
Vin-Tak shook his head.
"Eons ago, the Kree waged a very long war"explained Sif"The casualties were high, and they needed more soldiers"
"You mean cannon fodder"deadpanned May.
"We needed killers"said Vin-Tak"One vicious faction among the Kree genetically modified other creatures' DNA, these modifications can be activated with Terrigen crystals"
"We know these torturous experiments failed"said Sif
"Not on Earth"revealed the alien"Here, we had to shut them down, this faction had built a city, they brought with them the Diviners, which hold the crystals, their plans were discovered and thwarted by the better of my kind, putting an end to that dark chapter of our past"
"Until now"said Skye and Harry's eyes widened in understanding.
'Oh, Merlin! Skye's has this modified DNA!'thought Harry, before he frantically searched for Johann's eyes but the man had his back turned to him.
"When I saw that an ancient signal had been triggered, I knew it had to be a Diviner"said Vin-Tak"If the Kree empire learned that these experiments were a success, they would be likely to renew them"
"Why did you come here?"asked Skye, almost warily.
"These transformed beings are... abominations"Vin-Tak almost spat the last word"I knew that I had to find the remainder of the Diviners before another monstrosity occurred, and erase any knowledge of it"
"How many Diviners are supposed to be in that crate?"asked May
"Enough to create an army"replied the Kree
"That's not good, that's definitely not good"drawled Steve
"Sir"came Jemma's voice from the monitors"The crate is empty"
"My worst fear has come true"
"Since it was discovered by HYDRA, it's most likely they still have them"said May
"We don't"revealed Johann"I could always ask my moles but I can assure you we don't, Strucker would have experienced with them and I would have got wind of it"
"If HYDRA doesn't have them, then who does?"asked Coulson
Vin-Tak started pacing before he stopped.
"We must find the remaining Diviners, as well as anyone who's transformed"
"We drowned the temple where the Diviners were activated, so that's a plus"said Coulson"And we do know the woman who was changed."
"So, someone was transformed"said Sif "A Kree slave warrior created, have you put it down?"
Harry did not like the way she phrased it, like the woman was some sort of animal.
"No"said May"She disappeared"
"What do you know of her?"questioned Sif
"We don't know much about Raina's transformation"admitted Coulson before turning to stare at Skye"Skye witnessed it but didn't see much"
"You were there? What did you see?"questioned Sif, taking a few steps towards Skye
"I-I didn't… I mean, n-nothing"breathed Skye.
Harry could see Skye was nervous and scared and he had a bad feeling about this. Discarding the blanket, he walked around his lovers to stand before Skye and in front of Sif.
"Harry"called Steve, worried"Harry, what are you doing? Come back here"
Harry glared at Sif.
"I'd rather you stop questioning her"growled Harry
"Were there others with you?"questioned this time Vin-Tak"The changes may not be on the surface... but buried inside"
"Shut up!"hissed Harry, using his body to protect Skye as he felt shakings.
"You must understand, these creatures are weapons…Abominations…Even if they don't know it"went on Vin-Tak.
"If you don't shut up, I will make you"snarled Harry, stepping back and forcing Skye to do so too.
The rumblings intensified enough for the whole room, maybe even the whole base, to shake hard, making shelves tremble, knocking down a few metallic things fall and clatter onto the floor and making the lights blink. Harry gently grabbed Skye's hand and squeezed it. If he told her to calm down, she would be discovered and then…Killed.
"Son of Coul, what is this?"asked Sif.
"Harry, please tell me that is your magic"said Coulson
Harry wanted to say 'yes' but the shaking grew worse and he had to make a choice.
"Skye, calm down"said Harry, turning his head slightly to look at her"I understand you're scared but please, you need to calm down"
Harry could practically hear the moment it dawned on them.
"Skye…"breathed May, making Skye stare at her"You want to talk to us?"
Phil started advancing toward them and Harry stood his ground protectively in front of Skye, even snarling and growling at the man when he stood to close to his comfort.
"Skye, what's doing this?"asked Coulson.
"I am"revealed shakily Skye.
Sif struck. She made a grab for Skye's shoulder and Harry's magic lashed, blasting the woman away and into a wall while Skye stepped away from Harry.
"Don't!"cried the brunette.
Seeing the Kree make a movement toward Skye, Harry let out a roar that had nothing human and stood again in front of Skye as he snarled and glowered at anyone who dared approach him or Skye.
"Skye, listen to my voice"commended Johann suddenly, making Skye look at him"You need to calm down, breath in then out, in then out, i-"
The glass door behind Skye and Harry exploded and the shaking stopped. Sif groaned, standing from her spot near the wall Harry had blasted her against.
"Hand her over"commended Sif"I will take her to Asgard, it will be safer for all of you"
"Don't you dare"snarled Harry
"Shut your mouth, Sorcerer"hissed Sif"You should be glad you are a friend of the Son of Coul because I would have killed you for attacking me"
"Seems like your meeting with the wall wasn't a great experience, want me to try again?"hissed Harry, making the lights blink as his magic swirled angrily around the room.
Sif took a threatening step toward them and Harry snarled as Steve and Johann moved protectively, along with May and Coulson toward them.
"Take one more step and you'll be bleeding, Asgardian"warned Harry
"Do you think your puny magic is a match to me?"Sif took another step.
Gathering his magic, Harry struck, sending a powerful Sectusempra that cut Sif's cheek and made a huge gash on the titanium wall behind the woman. The group stared/gaped at Harry.
"This is my last warning, back off or I'm cutting your head!"
Sif passed a hand on her cheek and glowered at the wizard.
"Hand her over"ordered Sif.
"We will do no such thing"said Coulson, coming to stand before Harry
"The weapon has been activated, it needs to be eliminated before it hurts someone"growled Vin-Tak threateningly.
Harry heard Skye's sharp intake and the room started shaking again.
"Keep on talking like that and I will eliminate you"promised darkly Harry"Back off!"
"Skye is not a weapon"growled protectively Coulson
"Coulson, no one is saying Skye chose this, but she is dangerous"reasoned Sif
"I don't want to be this way"said Skye
"Imagine what will happen if your powers grow. It may not stop at breaking glass. You could bring down buildings, tear continents apart...
"She can if she has no training and if cunts are scaring her!"snarled Harry, his magic swirling in the room in beat with the shaking.
"And who is going to willingly teach her, Sorcerer"
"I will, the Avengers will, Thor will"snarled Harry"Are you this dumb to think nobody will teach her?"
"That's not what she was designed for"said Vin-Tak before he looked at Skye"You were designed to destroy, which is why you must be put down"
"Yeah, well, that sounds an awful lot like killing to me"piped a voice and Harry idly recognised it to be Fitz's.
"This is not your concern…"snarled the Kree, advancing toward them along with Sif.
May turned around and went to grab Skye but Harry snarled at her.
"Skye, Harry, we need to go"said May before she grabbed his and Skye's shoulder and pushed them toward the door—with Harry stepping over the broken glass due to not wearing shoes.
Vin-Tak and Sif moved dangerously toward them and Steve, Johann and Phil stood up in front of the door, blocking their way.
"Fitz, we need bambino!"Phil aimed his guns at the two"You want her, you go through me!"
He tried to run but it was hard to do so with twins in his belly. May had to nearly drag him as he waddled hastily with them, a hand supporting his distended stomach.
'Hope Jo and Steve will be alright'thought worriedly Harry as they passed in front of Jemma.
"W-What's going on?"
"Jemma, I'm so sorry"breathed Skye.
"Don't be"replied Harry as it dawned on the woman"It's not like you had any control over it"
"We don't have time for this"growled May as she pulled the two of them toward one of the cells.
Opening the door, May pushed Skye inside then Harry, prompting them to climb down the stairs as she closed the door. Once the door was closed, May climbed down, pushed Harry and Skye toward the bed before grabbing a pad, going to the bed and activating the invisible prison wall.
"When this is all over"growled May, glaring at the two figures huddled on the bed"You two better explain yourselves"
Harry and Skye shared the same look two children in trouble with their mum shared.
—
Johann and Steve waited anxiously to pounce. So far, Johann had the feeling only the Kree would attack but maybe the Asgardian would too.
"Sif, you've got your memory back"reasoned Phil, his gun still aimed at the two aliens"You know we're friends"
"Consider what you're doing"growled Sif"This is for the protection of your people"
"We have the Avengers and S.H.E.I.L.D. to do that, Ma'm"replied Steve
"This is Earth's problem not Krees' or Asgardians'"hissed Johann
"Enough!"roared Vin-Tak, grabbing Coulson and flinging him onto a table.
This was the moment! Johann struck. As the Kree turned back toward them, Johann had already thrown his punch and hit the alien square in the jaws. A bit punch-drunk, the Kree didn't react and Johann heel-kicked him in the solar plexus, making Vin-Tak step back a few meters. Beside him, Steve moved then took a stance in front of Sif, bracing himself just in case she attacked. And she did, going up to him and punching him, yet she punched him as if expecting he was a human and Steve just stepped back, put a hand to his split lips and stared disappointedly at Sif.
"Ow…"
Sif snarled, and went to hit Steve again, this time with more Asgardian force and Steve caught her arm halfway, twisted it under his arm before he kicked her in the stomach—and let her go —, sending her against a table, almost near the one Phil had crashed into. At the same time Sif attacked, the Kree struck again, this time with his truncheon and Johann knew he had to be careful, especially if he didn't want to lose his memory.
'At least, unlike Ronan, he's not in full Kree armour or I would have trouble repelling him'thougth Johann as the Kree went to hit him and he blocked the Kree'sarm with his forearm.
The bone protested slightly under the strength but Johann ignored it, tightening his other hand into a punch, and hit the Kree in the side as hard as he could, once, twice. Johann felt like hitting a concrete wall and as he was about to strike a third punch, the Kree had struck him with his fist then kicked him against a wall. Stunned and dizzy, Johann let himself fall, a mix of blood and drool escaping his open mouth as he breathed.
"S…!…dt!…ch…ge…p!"called a voice
Groaning then putting a fist on the ground, Johann struggled to stand.
"Sc…!…hm…! Schmidt!"called Steve"Get up and go to Harry and Skye, Phil and I will handle Sif!"
Johann shook his head to get a grip on himself before surge of anger, rage and murder burst inside him.
'Harry is in danger, Harry is in danger, Harry is in danger!'snarled his mind and before he even knew it, Johann had sprung up, ran through the door and made a mad dash after the Kree.
—
"Skye, you need to calm down"soothed Harry"We'll get throught this, it's okay"
"It's not okay!"breathed Skye, almost sobbing"It's not gonna be okay"
"It will, Skye, I promise you"said May
"You just need to calm down, it's okay"soothed Harry
Something hit the wall, startling them, and tried to push through and Harry recognised the alien truncheon, his eyes widening.
"Will the wall stand?"asked Harry in a small voice
May bit her lips as she pulled out her gun.
"Let's hope"
Harry eyed the Kree with fear as he now could see him, the energy in the truncheon having cancelled the camouflage on the cell.
"JOHANN!"shouted Harry, shielding Skye with his pregnant body"JOHANN!"
As if summoned, Johann burst into the room, jumped and dropkicked the Kree, sending him against the invisible barrier. The Kree groaned and glared at Johann as the man kipped up and seized the Kree's collar and waist then flung him on the opposite side of the room. The Kree grunted as he hit the wall then the ground before he stood up and glared at Johann.
"You touch a single hair on Harry's or Skye's head and I'll end you"hissed Johann, standing in front of cell and taking a stance.
Vin-Tak snarled, fiddling slightly with his truncheon before he charged at Johann. Johann met him half way, blocking the arm with the truncheon with his forearm, then threw an uppercut with his other hand, forcing the other to step away. Johann went for a plexus kick but the Kree grabbed his foot but before Vin-Tak could react and flung him away, Johann jumped and kicked the Kree in the temple with his other foot, and Johann smirked when he heard something break and put his arms in front of him as he fell. Recoiling, the Kree stepped back before snarling and charging again at a standing and back-turned Johann, who didn't have enough time to block the next hit as he stood.
"JOHANN!"shouted Harry, his eyes wide.
As Johann turned around, he saw from the corner of his eyes the truncheon and before he could react, it struck him right at the temple. Harry let out a cry as the weapon hit Johann's head, sending the man toppling down the floor, unconscious. Vin-Tak smirked victoriously above Johann, blue blood dripping down from a cut on the eyebrow, and walked back to them, hitting the invisible barrier with the weapon.
"The wall won't hold much longer"whispered May, aiming her gun.
Harry stared sadly and worriedly at Johann before he growled and stood up in front of the barrier, magic crawling under his skin and pricking his arms and fingers. A crack appeared in the wall and the women felt Harry's magic swirl angrily around them.
"May"ordered Harry"Step back and protect Skye"
May stared at him, gauging him before she nodded, put her gun back in its holster and stood in front of Skye and behind Harry. The wall broke and Harry struck, as quick as a snake, sending a Sectusempra at the alien, a large gash appearing in the man's middle that bled blue blood. The Kree passed a hand on his gash before snarling at him.
"You don't know what you're protecting! Hand her to me!"
"I know exactly who I'm protecting"hissed Harry"A friend!"
The Kree charged and Harry sent a stunner that just slowed him down. Snarling, Harry sent more stunners and Cutting Hex but had to stop because he felt a prick at his belly.
'Oh, Merlin! Not now!'hissed internally Harry, placing a supporting hand on his stomach as he felt himself start sweating from Magic Depletion.
"Harry, step back!"shouted Skye as the Kree advanced slowly and menacingly toward a dizzy Harry.
The shaking grew more intense, intense enough to make Harry kneel as he was unbalanced. Eyes widening, Skye did the only reasonable thing, she took May's Icer and shot herself with it, making the shaking stop suddenly.
"SKYE!"shouted Harry, his eyes wide.
"Skye…"breathed May, going to the girl and gathering her on her lap.
Harry shook his head and stood up, squinting a glare at the advancing Kree while feeling cold and hot at the same time. Before Harry could cast his last spell, the entrance door to the cell was wrenched open and a figure burst into the room.
"Schmidt!"shouted a voice that had them all look up at a bruised Steve—with Coulson, also bruised, detaining Sif behind him— who threw his shield.
Instead of hitting the alien, the shield was grabbed by an awake and standing Johann who then threw it at the surprised alien's head. The shield rebounded toward the brunet, who grasped it, put it around his arm and hit the alien with the shield, making him drop his truncheon as he was sent violently against a wall, making him kneel. Dropping Steve's shield, Johann picked the truncheon up and, as the Kree stood back up while groaning, Johann hit him with it, sending the alien toppling to the ground. Emitting a low growl, Johann put the truncheon in the almost conscious Kree's hand, held the hand close before he forced the Kree into activating the truncheon as he put it against the alien's head and rendered him unconscious. Breathing heavily, Johann dropped hand with the truncheon, the loud clang echoing loudly in the silent room. Still standing near Skye and May, Harry eyed warily his lover—or maybe his ex-lover now.
"Johann?"breathed Harry.
"I'm still me"replied tiredly Johann, his body swaying a little.
The persons in the room gaped at him.
"Ho-"
There was a metallic clang as something fell and everybody saw Johann Schmidt's real, bony, red and battered face. Looking down, Harry saw the charmed necklace he had given his lover, the claps undone and Harry let out a breath before waddling unsteadily toward his lover, who gathered him one-armed against his chest, only to groan as his ribs protested against Harry's strong hug.
"Oh! Merlin!"said Harry, a hint of worry laced with panic in his voice, before he released Johann and cupped the man's face"Jo, I'm sorry"
Johann rolled his eyes—and hissing silently when his bad one hurt— before bending down and kissing Harry shut. Steve smiled at them before climbing down the stairs and picking up his shield.
"You look like shit, Schmidt"
Johann snorted—and winced a little.
"You should see the other guy"
"What happened to Skye?"breathed Phil, his eyes on the unconscious girl whom May had on her lap.
"She shot herself with an Icer"replied tiredly Harry.
"She did?"asked Sif as if she didn't believe him.
Harry snarled and would have cursed the woman if he weren't so low on magic or tired.
"Yes! She harmed herself! Even though she knew it meant giving up her freedom! She shot herself because she couldn't stop the shaking!"raved Harry"Don't you fucking see?! She wants to get better, she didn't ask for these powers but she has been trying to control them, I know, Jo knows because we watched over her!"
"And if you take her away from the people she loves, she'll only get worse"said Phil after a moment, glaring at Sif"Is that what you want?"
Sif looked down and shook her head. Harry bent down to pick up the necklace. Or tried as he struggled with his large belly, making Steve and Johann smile fondly at him before Johann bent down, picked it up then helped Harry straighten.
"Let's get you looked at"said Harry, pulling on Johann's sleeve, then looking at Skye"Skye too"
"Harry, I'm a super soldier, I'll heal"drawled Johann, with a hint of fondness in his voice.
Steve smiled knowingly and amusedly as Harry glared up at the sapphire-eyed man before poking him in the ribs.
"OW!"
"Johann Schmidt, you better get our arse up and looked at into the infirmary now or you sleep on the couch when we get home!"hissed Harry.
Johann gaped at Harry.
"…That's spousal abuse!"
Steve had to bit his lips to refrain from laughing as Harry started poking Johann's ribs with more fervour and with a glower.
"Okay okay! Ich gehe, ich gehe! Aber halt mir weh!"hissed Johann before walking—limping— toward the stairs and climbing them while mumbling in German, quickly followed by Steve, Coulson, Harry, May holding Skye in her arms and a silent Sif.
—
While Johann was being looked at, the rest of them were waiting for Skye to wake up.
"How long until she wakes up?"asked Harry, sitting on Skye's bed in the infirmary, his hand combing through her hair.
"I-I don't know"replied Jemma"It's one of the new Icers, and I-"
"Are you telling us"growled Johann, moving his head away from Steve's alcohol dab to glare at her with his single eye"That you created a new kind of ammo but you don't know the effects? Bist du so blöd?"
Jemma adverted her eyes from him.
"Schmidt, shut up"deadpanned Steve as he dabbed Johann's cut and the other man hissed.
"Why? I'm just stating a fact!"
"That's really not helping"drawled May.
"Well if your agent wasn't so emotionally compromised and dead set on…annihilating anything with power maybe Skye would have been more at ease into telling you! But instead, this blöde Affe"—Johann points angrily toward Jemma—"Is preaching the evilness of powers"
"So that explain the tense thing between the two"said May and Johann nodded.
"I understand Harry doesn't agree with my opinion but that doesn't change the fact powers are dangerous a-"
"Do you think Steve is a monster?"snarked Johann, standing up and walking toward Jemma, who shook her head"What about your friend Skye, is she a monster? Or my lover, Harry for that matter? And the Avengers?"—Johann was now fully standing before Jemma and without his glamour, the man was really scary—"What about them? Are they monsters for having powers and protecting the Earth?"
"They wouldn't be needed if they hadn't played with super powered artefact"
"Since we're speaking about the Tesseract, a poisoned apple to Mankind that I brought back, then now let's talk about me"Johann's smirk was predatory"Let's say I was the only one with the super serum and I had killed Erskine sooner so that he wouldn't have given the Americans the serum, would you be preaching the same thing if HYDRA had won WWII?"—Johann balled his hands into fists—"Wouldn't YOU try to find something to stop HYDRA and kill me or would you still cower behind your verdammt morals a-What the hell am I even saying? Just from the way you're thinking right now, you'd be a high-ranked member of HY-"
Steve stood up and grabbed Schmidt's shoulder—cutting the other man and making him glare at him— and shook his head in a way that plainly said 'drop it, she won't change her mind and you don't want to go there'.
"Johann, that's enough"came Harry's voice from the bed.
Johann huffed before he walked back to the chair he had been occupying and Steve went back to cleaning his wounds.
"Are you all finished yelling?"whispered a voice"I think you gave me a headache"
Heads turned toward the brunette as she opened tiredly her eyes and gave them all a small smile.
"Welcome back"said Harry, giving the girl a smile"Nap was good?"
Skye's lips twitched.
"So-so, my chest hurt"
"You shot yourself, of course it hurts"said May as she stood and Coulson went to stand by her.
Skye adverted her eyes at the looks she was receiving from them.
"Mom and Dad are angry"deadpanned Harry, sliding down the bed with troubles before going to a table near them, with tools on them and Johann's broken necklace on it and started working on it.
"Why didn't you tell us, Skye?"asked Coulson, a hint of disappointment in his tone.
Skye tensed her jaws and pursed her lips.
"Skye?"asked May this time.
Skye opened her mouth then closed it.
"Oh Merlin! With her friend saying she would be a freak"—Harry gave a pointed look at Jemma, who ducked away—"An Asgardian with a mission that would make Terminator proud and blue cherry on top! A Smurf on steroid that is hell bent on killing her, I wonder why it was so hard for her to tell you!"piped innocently Harry, making the others look at him.
"Harry"drawled Steve"Let them talk"
Harry shrugged.
"I'm merely stating a fact"said the wizard, going back to his tools and fixing.
"I understand"said Phil"But we're your friends, you could have told us"
"I know…"replied Skye"But I was scared…And if it weren't for Harry, S-Johann and Fitz, I wouldn't have known about them"
"You knew?"asked Jemma"How?"
"I just know how to put two and two together"drawled Johann, glad that Steve had stopped dabbing him with alcohol"And with Harry, we tried to ease the news to her"
"And it worked"added Harry"Because after that, Leo came and told us what the results of the analysis were, she wasn't as nervous and scared as she would have been if we hadn't told her"
"So that wasn't your magic that was causing the shaking"stated Phil"It was Skye's powers"
Harry and Johann nodded.
"Sorry not sorry to have lied to you, but revealing her powers in the…frenzy everyone was in…"began Johann.
"Wouldn't have been good"finished Fitz
"And under Jo's supervision, I tried to get her to control her power, or at least, know what provoked them"said Harry
Steve's eyes widened.
"That's why you wanted to stay in the first place"noted Steve with a hint of accusation in his voice"To help Skye with her power"
"Yes, sorry for trying to help someone"drawled Harry while beside him, Johann muttered "Wie würdest dir nicht…" that made the blond elbow him"The thing is, Skye still need to train her power and I may have an idea on how"
"Which is?"asked Skye.
Harry finished fixing the claps of the necklace before he stared at her.
"Join the Avengers"replied Harry"Not for long and not as a member but as a trainee, you would have people with powers ready to help you and even spar with you if you want, you'd even have advises from Bruce on how to have a hang on your powers and also you'll be surrounded by people who can understand you"—Harry stared pointedly at Jemma before he smiled at the brunette—"Tones might even allow you in his lab if you're kind to him…And you bring coffee and my pastries to him"
Silence.
"You know…He's not wrong"said May's voice before she stared at Skye"That could be an opportunity"
"Harry, I-I-I can't, I-I…My teams is here a-"
"Skye, I gave you a suggestion"said Harry before he waddled to Johann—who lowered himself so that Harry could reach his neck— and clasped the necklace shut—and Johann's glamour put itself up—"The rest if your choice, I can't stay here for long, I have a family in New York, Steve might be needed for Avengers' business and Johann needs to maintain his cover in HYDRA and if I can't stay, do you know what that mean?"
"I'll be alone to control my powers"answered Skye.
"Well not really alone"said Johann—looking at each agents—"But you will only be able to count on yourself to find what can trigger your power other than fear and nervousness and with no one to give you advices or answers your questions or reassure you"
"You really think I need to be reassured?"asked Skye.
Johann crossed his arms and gave her an 'Are you serious?' look.
"…Alright, I didn't say anything"
"Better"deadpanned Johann, uncrossing his arms"You don't have to tell us your answer now, now, but you'll have to soon because we'll have to leave at some point, you know that?"
Skye nodded, looking down. Johann sighed silently before he walked up to the bed and stood before the girl.
"Skye, Skye look at me"—Skye stared up at him and was surprised to his gaze to be warm, almost paternal—"No matter what you choose, nobody will hold your choice against you, you want to stay here, alright, the three of us will hand you our numbers so that whenever you need it, we're a call away or even a fly away, you want to come with us, then I promise I'll personally flew you to Coulson's team location whenever you want to see them"
"You would?"asked May—mistrustful— and Skye—hopeful.
Johann raised an eyebrow.
"No, I'm just suggesting it for good measure, of course Idiotin"replied fondly Johann.
The brunette smiled at him and before Johann could understand what was happening, Skye hugged him, making him stiffen and ward his features.
"What is it with you Americans and your hugging?"deadpanned Johann but he still squeezed gently Skye's shoulder.
"You're just an old man"said Steve.
Johann turned his head and gave a look at the blond.
"Rogers. Pot. Kettle."drawled Johann, making Skye chuckle as she released him.
Someone knocked on their door and all their faces turned to stare, some a bit warily, at Sif—Johann even stood protectively in front of Skye in case, a move that wasn't missed by anybody.
"I came to tell you the Kree is awake"said the woman.
Coulson nodded.
"Alright, let's handle him then we'll see what we do next, alright?"
The people nodded.
—
While Phil, May and Sif took the Kree away from the base to take him back home, the rest of them cleaned up a bit. Most of the glass-made things were in pieces and a few bookshelves were either down or broken.
"You sure you don't want me to help"asked Harry"I can just wave my-"
Steve kissed him shut.
"We'll be fine"said the blond"You're depleted, you need to rest"
"Still, I can help, sweep o-"
This time, it was Johann who kissed him shut.
"We told you, we'll be fine, stay with Skye, alright?"
Harry sighed then nodded slowly.
"You know, if you want to do something not too brash, you can gather our stuffs and put them in the Avenjet"said Steve"We'll be leaving after we've cleaned up a bit, alright"
Harry nodded again and his lovers kissed him one last time before they left the infirmary.
"I hate them"growled Harry
"I'd be rather happy if I had two good-looking men going out with me"piped Skye with a smile.
"I'm happy too, but they're just…"Harry groaned"I'm treated as if I was made of glass! It's not my first pregnancy for Merlin's sake!"
Skye smiled, pushed back her cover, slid down her bed and hugged him.
"They just want to make things right, you should be happy, most women would be jealous of you"
Harry grunted.
"There's making things right and then there's them!"hissed Harry, making Skye huff a laugh.
"How about we go and gather their stuff and load the plane, okay? To take your minds of things"
Harry nodded and both their way leisurely to their quarters.
"We didn't have much things in the Avenjet in the first place"stated Harry"So it'll be quick"
And quick it was. They gathered all their stuff as quickly as if he did a Pack spell. Smiling and giggling—from the little juicy stories/gossips Harry told her with the Avengers and his lovers as they packed—Harry and Skye made their way to the Avenjet.
"You really did that? Change Stark into a turtle?"
"I did! He was curious about my pregnancy and what was happening in my belly"told Harry"Put electrodes on it while I was sleeping and before he could experience, I woke up and cursed him"
Skye laughed.
"Did you do anything to the others?"
"Mmh…Well I did change Steve into a Golden Retriever once, but that was an accident a-"—Skye's eyes widened and a mad smile lit her features—"Do you want me to tell you this story?"
Skye nodded wildly, making him chuckle.
"…out Raina, that she's a-a-a plague to be eradicated? I…"
"Skye is my friend!"cut Jemma's voice"She's different"
Both of them shut up and listened to the group.
"Oh, yeah, like I was your friend, and then I changed"deadpanned Fitz"How did you handle that?"
"Uh, t-the point is"interrupted Mack gently"Secrets don't help any of us, Skye should have just come clean"
"With what all of you guys have been raving"deadpanned Harry in a whisper as he sensed Skye still beside him and held her hand.
"What, and risk being locked up, studied, or who knows what else?"replied Fitz"No, I wouldn't let her"
"Oh, you wouldn't let her"repeated snarkily Jemma
"We could have handled her in a way that would have kept everyone safe"said Mack
"It wasn't fair to us, Fitz"said Bobbi"We had a right to know"
"Because you guys think it was fair to her?"hissed silently Harry, trying to rein in his magic.
"A right to know?"wondered Fitz, a hint of anger and disbelief in his voice"What…Is that the same way that Sif and the Kree had a right to know?"
"I think this situation's a little bit different, mate"came Hunter's voice
"No! You would have done to her exactly what they wanted to!"
"You don't know that!"
Skye had to literally stop Harry from shouting at that by squeezing his hand and press closer to the smaller man.
"Yes, I do know that!"shouted Fitz"They would…You would…You'd 'handle her'! Mack just said it! Like, uh…Like Skye's something to be locked away in a cage somewhere! We should be protecting her!"
"No, Fitz! We're the ones that need protection from her"
Mack looked then right at them and his face fell. Clapping sarcastically to get them all their attentions, Harry glowered at them from where he stood.
"So…This is S.H.I.E.L.D.?"wondered Harry, his tone cold and dark"Go on like that and I would think this is HYDRA and Jo's organisation the real S.H.I.E.L.D."
Harry saw some of them tense and his lips curled darkly.
"Harry, if you don't mind, I'd like to go to my room"breathed Skye for him only"And take my stuffs…I might have made my choice"
Harry stared at her and nodded slowly, before he gave one last glower to the team.
"Of course, go, I'll meet you at the Avenjet, alright?"said Harry in a light tone laced with murder intent
Skye nodded and made a quick leave as Harry turned his head back to the agents.
"So this is Coulson's fine team?"snarked Harry, his eyes glaring at each of them—except Fitz—"I don't know what's holding me from not killing you all… Not only you're excluding someone but you're excluding a friend, someone some of you have known, fought alongside with, joked with for a while and this is how you all treat her?! I really, really don't know what's holding me right now"
The base started shaking as Harry's magic reacted.
"Let me tell you one thing"growled Harry, his green eyes glowing dangerously"If you all think, Skye's powers are a problem to you all then let me tell you, her powers are nothing compared to mine and it would be best, for S.H.I.E.L.D.'s sake to have me as a friend rather than an enemy"
Snapping his finger, the pieces of glass floated and repaired itself. Footsteps were heard in the hallway and Harry turned his head to stare darkly at Phil, May, Steve and Johann.
"Harry, are you the one making the whole base tremble?"asked Steve
"Harry, what did we tell you? Be careful with your magic, yo-"said Johann
"I am and I am always careful"replied darkly Harry, turning his glare back on Coulson's team"I think I know what's holding me from killing you"—The newcomers' eyes widened while the agents tensed—"I hold Phil in high respect and regards but I won't mind slitting all of your throats and watch as you bleed to death"—Harry's hands twitched spasmodically and cracks appeared in the newly repaired windows—"And you know what's even greater? Nobody would look for your worthless carcasses because I would make you all disappear, from records and from people, just a snap of my fingers"—Harry snapped his fingers—"And poof! No more memories of you, no more photos, no more anything! You will be truly dead, and if I happen to get caught, I would go to prison or the death rows with a happy and smug smile because I'd be so fucking proud of what I did! So for your sake, you better change drastically your way of thinking while I'm here and S.H.I.E.L.D. is working with the Avengers"
Footsteps were heard again and Skye appeared on the other end of the hallway, a travel bag under arm. Immediately, Harry calmed down.
"I thought I said to meet me at the Avenjet"said Harry.
"I know"replied Skye, walking toward him, a tense smile at her lips"But you also have loads of bag to take with you, what an Avenger would I be if I didn't help you?"
Phil's and May's eyes widened.
"You're leaving"stated Phil.
Skye nodded.
"Harry's right, it would be best for me to have the basic with people who have experience with what I have rather than be here and have no one to help me"
"And be bullied"—Steve's stare hardened and he glared at the agents' way, in the room—"by her friends, or so-called friends"added Harry in a drawl, putting his hand on Skye's middle back"Come on, darling, let's go to the plane"
Skye nodded and followed him.
—
Johann was starting the engine and would take off as soon as Skye finished biding her goodbies. Coulson's whole team was here and Johann could feel Harry's pulsating anger from the pilot seat.
"I promise to call or Skype you all whenever I have the time"said Skye as she hugged May.
"You better"said Coulson"Or I'm flying to the Tower to scold you personally"
Skye smiled and hugged him.
"Don't forget to, to, to-"said Fitz
"I promise I will greet Stark and Banner for you"replied Skye with a smile as she hugged him"And I'll try to have their autograph"
Fitz beamed at her as she turned to the rest of the team, her hand turning into fist as she stared at them awkwardly. Jemma opened her mouth but before she could utter anything, something warm and dangerous swirled around them.
"Harry, your magic"said Skye.
Harry stayed silent, his jaws tensed as he glared at most of them.
"Steve and Johann will be angry if you waste your magic like that"
"I'm not wasting it, I'm just making sure the idiots don't spread their bullshits and you catch some of it"said Harry with British aloofness and snark.
Skye bit her lips and looked down sadly. Johann left the pilot seat and came up to them.
"Come on, let's go"said Johann as Steve appeared beside him, pocketing his phone.
"I had Stark on-line to tell him to prepare a room for you"informed Steve"And as a welcoming party, he's doing a Pizza Night with a Jurassic Park Marathon, I believe I heard something along the line of Jurassic World"
Skye and Harry smiled before Harry followed Steve inside. Skye made a few steps before she stopped and looked behind her, a pang in her heart. Johann patiently waited a few moments.
"Skye"called Johann, making the girl look at him"Remember, I told you I would fly you personally if you want to see C-Phil and his team, it doesn't matter the time or if I'm planning world domination, you tell me and we go"
Skye nodded forlornly but still didn't move and Johann sighed before he extended an arm toward her, inviting her to hug him, something she did. She willingly went into the most evil villain's arms for comfort and damn Johann could comfort you, even if he looked like he either swallowed a lemon or will kill you with his gaze only.
"It'll get better, it always does"said Johann before he put his hand on the girl's middle back.
"You sure?"
Johann's lips twitched up.
"Look at me, I hurt the only person I could ever love and now I am with this person, building a family with him and another person that I hate but I'm good with it, it always gets better, it takes time yes, but it gets better"
Skye nodded before she turned around and gave her team—her family— a wave as the door of the Avenjet closed.
"Don't worry, you'll see them soon enough"said Steve"We'll just give you some strong basis and you'll return to them"
"How long do you think until I have all the needed basis?"asked Skye as she sat on a seat while Johann took the pilot one.
"You're a determined girl who has a lot of energy to give"said Johann"If you learn and listen well, maybe you'll have all the needed basis in not even two weeks"
Skye smiled.
"Bet you I can learn all them in less than that"
Johann laughed as he flew the Avenjet out and back to the Tower.
"If you do, I accept to be your slave for the duration it took you to learn the basis"
Skye smiled widely.
"Then be prepared to kneel before me"
"Träum weiter, Idiotin!"
In the end, after a week and a half, Skye learnt all that she needed with the Avengers, thus winning her bet. And even if Johann had to kneel in front of her, he couldn't help the proud smirk he got.
Translation:
Dummkopf-Idiot
Ernst-Seriously?!
Au contraire-on the contrary
Scheiße-Fuck
Hallo?-Hello?
Blume-Flower
Welp-Pup
Ja-Yeah/Yes
Viu esta senhora louca! Envie ajuda! #senhoralouca-Saw this crazy lady! Send help #crazylady
#senhoralouca-#crazylady
Que homem! #senhoralouca #Badasshomem-What a man #crazylady #Badassman
Gostaria transar com ela #senhoralouca-I'd fuck her #crazylady
Ela pode me levar para a cama #senhoralouca-She can take me to bed #crazylady
Jawohl-Alright
Süßer-Honey, Sweetie, Sweetheart, Baby
Nein, danke-Thanks but no/No, thank you
Ja, ja! Warte eine Sekunde!-Alright, alright, wait a second!
Okay okay! Ich gehe, ich gehe! Aber halt mir weh!-Okay, okay! I'm going, I'm going! But stop hurting me!
Bist du so blöd?-Are you really dumb?
Blöde Affe-Lit. Dumb ape
Verdammt-Fucking
Wie würdest dir nicht…-Like you wouldn't…(have)
Idiotin-Idiot girl
Träum weiter, Idiotin!-Dream on/Keep on dreaming, idiot girl!
For those who are wondering, Smith and Schmidt means the same thing, just in a different language, and since Asgardians have the Allspeak, it's just Smith to them.
