Ghosts of the Past
Chapter 2 first meetings
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Well that's enough of an author's notes on with chapter 2.
The Bus
Phil Coulson sat in his office and thought back to when he and Jack first met all those years ago. Who would have known then that he would meet the man who would become his best friend.
Flashback 27 years ago SHIELD base New York City
Agent Phil Coulson sat at his desk typing up the report from his last mission. Just as he finished it a man walked over and said "Agent Phil Coulson?"
Phil replied "Yes. Who are you?"
The man said "My name is Jack Williams I'm your new partner, by orders of Agent Kuian, He wants us in his office in a half hour."
Phil nodded as Jack sat down across from Phil he asked "So Jack tell me about yourself?"
Jack answered "I was top of my class at the academy. I'm an expert marksman and a black belt in 3 different martial arts. I also like music especially the Rat Pack. Johnny Cash and many others. Tell me about yourself Phil."
As Phil told Jack about himself the two men found common interests and knew that this would be a very interesting partnership.
End of flashback
Phil then headed to the command centre where the rest of the team was assembled. He said "Our new mission is different than what we've previously done. We're going after the Katana Killer."
Skye looked at Fitz and Simmons and saw the shock on their faces and she saw no reaction from Ward or May. Skye then said "I heard about the Katana killer on the news. Nearly everyone has. What's his connection to SHIELD?"
Jack entered the room and answered Skye's question immediately "At every murder at least one of the victim's was a SHIELD agent."
Phil said "This is Agent Jack Williams. He was on the mission 5 years ago to capture the Katana Killer. No one knows the killer better than him so he'll be helping us in this mission. So Jack tell us about the Katana Killer."
Jack opened the box he brought into the room with him and took out several copies of a files he had on the Katana Killer and quickly handed them one to everyone there.
Jack then said "The Katana Killer has killed 130 people, 102 of them being SHIELD agents. The others being family members of friends who were there when the killing happened. The only people left alive were children. That means he has some kind of code, which only he can possibly understand. He has killed in the following 6 countries always in a random pattern and in many different cities throughout these countries. America, China, Italy, Brazil, Egypt and Australia. Each country on a different continent."
Suddenly Phil got a call and turned on the nearby monitor. An image of Director Fury appeared on screen.
Fury said "The Rubix Cube left at Agent Kyles home has been solved. Inside was the SHIELD ID card of his 62nd victim. Agent Matt Ricardo. We've also learned that he struck again a half hour ago. Agent Samantha Reinner didn't show up at her local SHIELD office. So an agent was sent to check on her, she and her husband were both found dead and a Rubix Cube was left at the scene. I'll update you when we solve it."
Ward curious asked "I never heard the name Matt Ricardo before among, the Katana Killer's victims. What makes him so special?"
Jack replied "He survived."
Simmons asked "I thought no one survived the Katana Killer?"
Phil answered "The fact agent Ricardo survived was kept classified to only a select group of people inside SHILED by order of Director Fury himself. In order to ensure his protection. When he was attacked, the Katana Killer slit his throat but the sword didn't go deep enough to cause him to die. Once he left Matt dialled 911 and EMT's saved his life. Once he recovered, he quit SHIELD. No one has seen or heard from him since."
Skye said "I can try and find him by checking his financials. He has to have a paper trail."
Jack smirked and said "Melinda told me you were good."
Skye smiled back as Jack said "The Interpol liaison to SHIELD Maxwell Colin assisted me. We bounced ideas off one another. He might be able to help. I know he lives in London."
May said "I'll get us to London as fast as possible."
Skye who had begun looked for agent Ricardo said "Turn on CNN now."
As Phil had CNN news appear on the main screen a reporter said "Earlier today this station received a letter. With it was the picture of a family of four dead by slashes across the throat and a Rubix Cube at the scene. The letter was apparently written by the Katana Killer. The FBI have been informed of this are investigating the murder. But it seems apparent that the Katana Killer is back."
Phil turned off the report as he said "Great now people are going to panic. I'll notify Director Fury."
Simmons asked Jack "Why do you think he's back killing now after 5 years?"
Jack honestly answered "I don't know, but I have some theories."
Ward suddenly said "Maybe your book caused this. You promoted it in various countries and gave advance copies to Director Fury and nearly every agent at SHIELD HQ. I learned about it from gossip it caused."
Jack glared at Ward and stepped forward as Phil said "Ward. I get why you're angry. The Katana Killer murdered your first partner but that is no reason to blame Jack. If you say one more remark like what you made earlier. Jack won't be the one to punch you. It'll be me."
Phil pointed at Jack and said "Jack Williams has saved my life more times than I can count. We brought down gangs together, defeated top assassins in combat, helped save the world long before the Avengers were even on SHIELD's radar. He's also the closest thing I have to a brother or any family at all now. I don't just trust him, I trust him with my life."
No one said a word after that and Phil headed to his office, followed by Jack.
Skye looked at Ward and said "Blaming that man for actions he didn't do. That's low. The Katana Killer is the psycho killer, he's the man who's been trying to catch him, not help him."
She then headed to her bunk to continue the search for agent Ricardo while Fitz and Simmons went to the lab, leaving Ward alone with his thoughts.
Once they got to the office, Jack locked it and Phil took out a hidden bottle of scotch. He poured a glass for himself before looking at Jack who nodded and poured another glass.
Phil asked "Why does the Katana Killer leave Rubix Cubes at every murder?"
Jack answered "It's a taunt. He think's smarter than us and believes we'll never catch him. He's wrong. He also wants to remind us he's smarter than us."
Phil smiled and said "Once we find the killer and bring him to the fridge. Everyone at SHIELD who has called you a disgrace and failure will be saying sorry."
Jack said "I know, this is my chance at redemption."
Phil suddenly asked "Remember our first mission together?"
Jack replied "How can I forget."
Flashback 27 years ago SHIELD base New York City
Jack and Phil entered agent Kuian's office. Kuian said "The mission for you both is this. An informant has Intel we need. He's waiting in a café named Sal's just outside the city. Bring him back alive. The name is Patrick O'Gara. Say the phrase the rain looks worse today to let him know your SHIELD agents."
The two agents left the base and went to the café and found several men in the place armed.
Jack took out his gun followed by Phil and they heard of the armed men yell out "O'Gara, get out here or people start dying."
Phil said "Go around the back I'll stay here. Let me know over the com when you're in position then go in and draw their fire. I'll catch them by surprise."
Jack nodded and quickly went around the back of the café. He then said over the com "In position."
Phil said "On three, one, two and three." Jack burst into the café from the back entrance to the kitchen and attacked as the attackers in the dining area raised their guns at the kitchen area Phil opened fire in a matter of moments all the attackers were dead or wounded.
Jack said "Patrick O'Gara where are you speak up."
Banging was heard and the two agents went to the fridge which was the source of the banging.
Phil said Patrick O'Gara the rain looks worse today."
As they opened the fridge Patrick O'Gara said "Thank you. Now get to a safe place. I have info SHIELD is going to want on the man these people work for."
Jack asked "Who's the boss."
Patrick replied "The Shadow."
Phil asked "The Shadow. Come on the guys a myth. A bogeyman criminals tell their kids at night."
Patrick said "No he's real and your organization has caught his attention."
With that Jack and Phil got Patrick to safety as the police assumed the men were killed in some kind of turf war between rival mafias.
End of flashback
As soon as they were done remembering the past Melinda entered the room and said "We'll be in London in 4 hours. So what you guys been talking about?"
Jack replied "Our first mission together as partners. You remember the first time we all met Melinda?"
May answered with a smile "How can I forget."
Flashback 20 years ago Dallas Texas
Jack and Phil sat in the car outside the private airfield and waited for the seller to arrive. They learned someone was selling high level info on the organization and they had been tasked with finding out who.
Jack lit up a cigarette and said to Phil "Got tickets to the game Friday night off Sam, payback for helping him with the problem he had with his spouse, she thought he was having an affair not taking extra shifts for extra pay. So you want to go?"
Phil replied "Sure sounds like fun."
They stopped talking as another car arrived and watched as a familiar man emerged from the car. It was agent Kuian, their old superior when Jack and Phil were level 3 agents.
As Kuian and the men started to argue, some of them turned around and went into the hanger and once gunshots were heard, Jack and Phil went in with their guns out and took out the men guarding the airfield.
Once they got to the hanger most of the men were out cold and agent Kuian holding up his hands. The only other person standing was a woman with 2 tranquiliser guns in her hands.
Phil said "Impressive work, who are you?"
The woman said with a smirk "Agent Melinda May, specialist."
They shook hands and let the superiors know what they found, but not before making arrangements to celebrate this successful mission over a drink.
End of Flashback
As the three friends started to discuss old times for the next hour, there was a knock on the door.
Phil said "Come in."
Skye entered and said "I spent on hour trying to find agent Ricardo and I can't find him. After he left SHIELD he closed his bank accounts, sold his house, cancelled out his credit cards, sold his car, his house, disconnected his mobile phone. He's a ghost. I'll have a look through social media photos for images with his face. That's a way I could find him."
Phil nodded and once Skye left the room Jack said "The Katana Killer left the ID card for a reason. Agent Ricardo may be in danger."
Suddenly Phil got another call and turned on the monitor where Director Fury appeared he said "The Rubix Cube left at Samantha Reinner's house was solved. He left a note inside a photo of agent Kyle's family with the word fate and a question mark all written on it in blood. The note was written for you Jack. It said thanks for signing my copy of your book. Jack I assume you're going to talk to Maxwell Colin of Interpol right?"
Jack nodded and Fury said "Max Colin died 3 days ago of a heart attack. I have an agent watching your home in case the Katana Killer makes contact. Max sent a letter to you which arrived an hour ago. The letter is being faxed to the SHIELD office in London. It'll be waiting for you there Jack."
With the monitor switched off. Melinda said "He left a photo with fate and a question mark that's new isn't it?"
Jack said "It's for us. He's saying SHIELD had five years to catch him and didn't. These latest deaths are on us."
Phil said "Impressive Jack."
Jack then said "I've been working on this case for years, I have a profile on the Katana Killer. I'll present it to the rest of the team after we arrive in London. Let that Agent Ward cool off a bit."
Melinda and Phil nodded as Jack went back to his room and tried to take a nap to get some much needed rest.
Authors notes well that's chapter 2 completed let me know what you think of it read and review no flames though ok.