Chapter 17

He wanted to demand straight out what It was the monster had done to her, order it to undo whatever magic power it had over her. But he couldn't. The smirk that seemed to be permanently stuck on 'Ward's face had the director standing silently by his chair. It made him remember how Fury had felt when staring down Loki.

"To what do I owe this pleasure, Agent Coulson?"

Said man had to remind himself that it was not Ward talking, but 'Hive.' Though the tone he was using made the human want to kill him all over again. How could It possibly be enjoying this so much? The host body he was in hadn't been this calm.

Maybe it was because the inhuman was confidant that he wouldn't be able to stop his plans. Hive probably hadn't even suspected Coulson might figure out his plans before Daisy could convert her inhuman friends. The director couldn't wait to see the disappointed look on his face, when he found out she'd been thwarted.

Lincoln and Joey should have subdued her by now. Though he'd expected the base to shake at least once. Daisy wouldn't go down without a fight, that he was sure. Maybe he was too far from the inhuman containment to feel them?

"You kidnapped one of my agents from their safe house, and a week later you just let us take you both in."

'Ward's body sat up, eyeing him carefully for a moment. The director hadn't asked why, that made the inhuman wonder what his thoughts could be. It stood, crossing his arms behind his back.

"I assume you have theories as to why?"

"No, I've already figured out that part of your play. I'm more interested in what happens after."

Coulson kept his emotions clear, not wanting to give the parasite any clue as to what he was thinking. For all he knew, Hive was just using inhumans he gathered, and would dispose of them after he got what he wanted. He couldn't allow that to happen, especially to Daisy.

"Humor me, Coulson. What do you think my plan is?"

Daisy have mercy if he lost his temper. It was far beyond smug as it approached the invisible wall. Coming close enough that some squares lit up, yet still not near enough to be harmed by them.

"I don't think, I know. You've got your hooks in Daisy, and you're waiting for her to recruit the inhumans on base before bringing them to you. You'll no doubt have her break you out of this cell, then make your grand escape."

If Hive was surprised, he didn't show it. His amusement didn't even falter as he took a step back, turning to the side. "And you picked all this up from just one conversation? I can see where Daisy gets it."

The man narrowed his eyes as he had to place his tablet down on it's stand. Before he could break it with his bionic hand. He needed to focus, this monster was just trying to distract him through mentioning Daisy.

'Deluded son of a bitch.'

"What are you planning to do after you-.."

Hive tsked, while waving his finger at him. Successfully cutting the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D off.

"Now, now, that's not how you play the game." He clucked, adding to the human's annoyance. If he kept this up, there would be no Ward to save. There wouldn't even be a body to recover if that happened. "You will know the outcome when the time comes, not before."

Coulson wanted to tell him the time would never come. That his plans had failed, Daisy was not going to be able to help him. She would be too busy with her team and breaking out to even think of aiding him.

Of course the male inhuman had no idea what was happening outside his little cell. He didn't know anything of what Daisy was dealing with at the moment. He just expected her to rescue him after she'd converted the others.

'You will never see Skye again.'

"Well then, I hope you enjoy your stay."

-o-o-o-

This wasn't his Daisy. This girl was talking crazy, saying things the real Daisy would never think of. Lincoln winced at the glare that was being cast his way. It had been a while since he was on the receiving end of that.

'You lied to me.'

"You must listen to me, Lincoln, guys! He wants to help us!" Her powers made the glass between them rattle as she paced the length of her containment. "He's not the bad guy!"

Caleb turned away from the glass, unable to stand watching the female inhuman any longer. He was already having enough trouble ignoring the rapid thoughts going through her brains. She had no idea she was under Hive's influence.

The monster had convinced her this was what she wanted. That it was her that chose to betray S.H.I.E.L.D. Not the dark inhuman. The kid tried to force her thoughts out of his head, knowing she was purposely trying to make him see their side.

'We just can't seem to understand each other.'

"Daisy, he kidnapped you off the Retreat! He's taken inhumans!" The static inhuman nearly hit the glass, but paused at the last moment. With her powers shaking it his fist might shatter it.

"You've got it all wrong. He's saving us! Caleb, read my thoughts. He only wants what's best for all of us!" She placed her hands on the glass then, her gaze focusing on the back of the scaly teen's hood. "He wants to make a world where we don't have to hide."

Joey took a step toward the telepath, slightly blocking her view of him. Her brows furrowed, her gaze going back to Lincoln's. Giant brown eyes boar into him, silently demanding that he listen to her pleas.

"This isn't you, Daisy." His hand hovered where hers was against the glass. Hoping to communicate the emotions he still felt for her through his eyes. "Open your eyes, he's just using you."

The sudden jolt of the glass had him relinquishing his hand. The same moment the quake inhuman withdrew, turning away from them.

"You're wrong. I've never seen more clearly."

It took them a moment to realize what she was doing, before the ground began to shake around them. So far her powers had stayed inside the containment, now it appeared they wanted out. She was done trying to negotiate.

'Skye, listen to me.'

The lights began to flicker, just as the alarms began to got off, and dust began to fall from the ceilings. Lincoln knew in an instant what she was planning. She'd trying to bring the place down on top of them and free herself in the process.

"Wait Daisy! Don't do it!"

Calls of his name echoed behind him as he opened the door and went to stop the female inhuman. The real Daisy would never forgive herself if anyone got hurt. Unfortunately, that was falling right into this new Daisy's trap.

The moment he went to reach for her, the female inhuman's powers sent him into the wall opposite the door. The two remaining males didn't have enough time to react before their bodies met a much similar fat.

"You'll see it our way soon." The quake inhuman promised, closing the doors on them. Preventing them from coming after her. "And when you do, we'll be their to show you the way."

'Someday.. Someday you'll understand.'

"No.. Daisy.." Lincoln groaned as She disappeared from their sight.

His hand fumbled to contact Coulson. The fact that the base was still shaking only made it that much harder. When he finally did get through to the director, the man sounded none too happy.

"Lincoln?"

"She escaped, sir... I repeat. Daisy escaped."

If it wasn't for all the chaos going on around them, or the pounding in their heads. The three male inhumans may have stayed coherent long enough to hear Coulson's response. Or the Cavalry's response to said orders.

'I told you never to call me that.'

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That's all for now! Sorry it's kinda short, been pretty busy the last few days. Hopefully the next chapter will be longer? I don't know. Gonna try and sit down for another episode tonight, can't remember the name, but I think it's sixteen? The one with the fortuneteller was fifteen right?

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