A/N I hope you guys liked the previous chapter. Thanks for the reviews too. Here's the next one. I decided to write in Percy's POV just like PJO.
Chapter 2
I snapped out a trance as I had been thinking how Paul, was actually some private investigator, so, I went straight to the point, "So Paul, what exactly are you, a freaking secret society member, watching my every move? You told the mortal world demigods exist?" I needed answers, an I needed them now.
Paul then, recounted the work of his organization. "Percy, first things first. I have been a S.H.I.E.L.D agent even before I met you or your mother. S.H.I.E.L.D. was set up after the Second World War, to eliminate any strange occurrences that may be threats to the world."
"So, you agents think, I'm a threat to the universe. So they sent you to spy on me." I concluded.
Paul replied. "That's what Director Fury was worried about. So yes, S.H.I.E.L.D. saw you as a threat considering you were present in many controversial events recently. And the fact that you disappear in Summer, didn't help."
"Get to the point, Paul." I forced to say.
"Alright, don't push so much. So after, living with your mother, and, you obviously, I informed S.H.I.E.L.D. that you are not a threat, but rather you could be useful, to the world." he assured.
"I kind of figured that already. And if you want to recruit me then, you're mistaken." I stood firm as I said this.
My mother, who had been quiet this whole time turned to me, "Percy, if I were were you, I would hear him out. After all, Paul just wants what is best for you."
I sat as I obeyed my mother. Paul thanked her and took the envelope from me. "Within this packet, there are secrets that I cannot tell you because I don't know nor allowed to know of them, but you have to trust me." I looked at my mother who simply nodded. Paul ordered me to take the file to my room, which I did with caution.
When I got there, I carefully opened the the door. Suddenly the lights were switched on, and sitting on my bed was a woman. She was had dark hair, probably in her late twenties - early thirties. She stood and said plainly, "So you're Perseus Jackson, a Greek demigod, like those in the myths. Looks like the world is more than the naked eye can see." She paused, I guess she wanted me to either to react or say something. I didn't flinch, I had enough surprises in the last few hours. He continued, "I am Maria Hill, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Blofis talked highly of you, so I'm here to talk."
"What do you want? If you want me to work with you, you came to the wrong person." I replied.
She came up to me and motioned to the envelope, "Open it." I did so, reading its contents, Due to being dyslexic I could hardly make it out. I eventually figured it was a complete file of my whereabouts, as the mortal world saw me, due to the Mist, with corrections of what really happened from Paul. After all of this, on a simple white paper, were the words: AVENGERS INITIATIVE, which I read aloud.
Agent Hill looked to me, tilting her head, "The Director wants you in the Avengers." I looked at her incredulously.
"Before you can object, Agent Brunner could always to get someone else, I believe you call him Chiron." She handed me a photo of her with, none other than, Chiron in his "wheelchair". I was left dumbfounded, this woman knows everything. I was in a checkmate. If Chiron was in this...anything might happen.
I sent in my last defence, "What if I don't accept your terms? All I want s to take a break."
Agent Hill crossed her arms and replied, "Then it is my duty as Brunner's friend to send you back to Long Island."
I finally, let out a sigh, "Alright Hill, tell me everything." She just nodded and motion me to follow her.
We left my mother's apartment, and after saying the necessary goodbye to her, I was taken
A S.H.I.E.L.D. SUV, Paul, or rather Agent Blofis were already there, he inquired Agent Hill, "So we got him?"
Maria Hill got into the driver's seat, "Not yet. Where's Marlow?"
Paul gave an answer, "He took the bike, saying Agent Pierce called him to do something down in D.C. Whatever that means..." He was cut off, by Agent Hill muttering something under her breath as she started the car.
As we were driving, Paul, who sat beside me a 'very encouraging' fact, "You know Percy, there are worse things in the world, for you S.H.I.E.L.D. will be like...like eating Sally's blue pancakes." I just rolled my eyes. Nothing was said after this.
Our destination was surprisingly, a small antique store, it was about midnight. I was tired so I let Paul guide me, I eventually doze a little so I couldn't comprehend what was going on. I eventually snapped aware, when I heard a familiar voice saying, "Perseus, you have to wake up."
I was on a mat on the ground, there in front of me was Maria Hill. Beside her was a dark eye-patched man, both watching me. It was still dark, nevertheless, I got up. I asked the man, "Director Fury, I suppose?"
To this, he nodded. "Quite right, Jackson, I am Director Nick Fury. Come along, I don't like slacking." As we walked, he asked me about my abilities in fighting, intellect, and among other things, I kept the secret of my water abilities, for now, I didn't explain everything, especially the secret of Camp Half-Blood, even though I had no idea how much Chiron told them already...
I was led to a training room, in which Director Fury asked me to beat up a dummy, I did this, with all I could give out. Fury didn't seem impressed, but he let me roam around the base, always accompanied by an agent, (obviously). Through the next few days, I learned of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s history, I made acquaintances, and things of that sort. In fact, I spotted Chiron once, but he was busy with the more advanced agents at the time, so I just spent time with the likes of Paul and his comrades. In the back of my mind however, was Director Fury, it felt as though his one good eye was ever watchful, keeping me under his restraints. But one event changed everything.
It was late, and I was tired. As was going to my quarters, Agent Hill pulled me aside, and motioned me to follow her. Again, I was behind her shadow for the third time, I asked her where she was taking me. She just told me to be patient, as I would be accompanying Director Fury until further notice. I sighed, I thought of Camp Half-Blood, it would have been easier if I stayed there, my life would have been simple. But regrets wouldn't solve problems.
To put this short, I followed her to another SUV, and with the Director (man this guy reminds me of Mr. D...), we arrived to some science lab. Fury talked to some men about some kind of energy source called the Tesseract. I went along with them, and I saw what it was. The Tesseract was a blue cube. Scientists were poking at it, performing some kind of test on it. As I looked at it, I could sense some godly power within it...but it was stronger. Someone among them said, "This is ungodly." Then it dawned on me, this was at least the essence of a primordial being, maybe the Essence of Chaos himself! I interrupted the conversation, yelling, "Don't touch it!"
Fury started cursing, "What in the name of the livin' hell are you doing Jackson?" But all warnings were all in vain. Before I could reach it, the Tesseract gave a blast so powerful it knocked me off my feet. Then I heard screams and in between them, slashes...someone was attacking us.
I scanned the scene carefully, a strangely dressed person, holding a glave of some sort was attacking the agents left and right. No doubt he wanted the Tesseract. I stood and called to his direction. He looked at me. And said, "Move aside mere mortal, and let the conqueror of this world to begin his conquest, for I am the great Loki!"
I smirked and uncapped Riptide, "Loki huh? You're not as well known to me, as my great father Poseidon is. I'm not a mere mortal, I'm a demigod!" The deity was taken aback, as I rushed toward him. Our metals clashed, Celestial Bronze against...whatever Loki's was.
We fought for several minutes, I even got to a point I was in the upper hand, but as I was about to give a disarming blow, my opponent blasted me across the room. As I looked up, Loki was possessing some agents and scientists with the power of his staff. This deity really meant business, I knew it wasn't a good idea for me to get up or I would be next.
Watching Loki take the Tesseract was a pain in my gut, and due to my nature I couldn't take defeat. After Loki and his henchmen left the room. Taking Riptide, which was in my pocket again, I ran after them.
I saw them taking a truck, and Agent Hill in fast pursuit. I chased them as quickly as I could, I did manage to swing myself into the SUV, but as I did, the ceiling caved in between us and Loki, causing the latter to escape. Maria was upset to say the least, but before either of us could say anything, Fury's voice came through Maria's intercom, "Hill, if Jackson is with you, take him to the carrier. I need to assemble the Avengers." It was going to be another long strenuous godly quest.
A/N Was it a bit rushed? I hope not, and I hope you guys enjoyed it.
