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Chapter 44 – Caught in the Rain

Sleeping in a tent in the middle of a storm was difficult, even for Grant Ward. So the specialist had retreated into his stolen car. It wasn't comfy but at least it was high enough off the ground that it didn't flood. In fact because it was uncomfortable Ward was an even lighter sleeper than usual, so he didn't miss the flash of light that definitely wasn't lightning. He recognized the flash of light from the reports from London and New Mexico, it signalled the arrival of Asgardians. Ward desperately wanted to know what was going on, Sir had told him Asgard would be one of the worlds after Skye. Unfortunately whoever had arrived had done so too close to the base for Ward to intercept them and climbing to one of his lookout points in a lightning storm was just plain suicidal. Ward's only choice was to try and get a better look from ground level and hope the storm covered his approach. Unfortunately every so often lightning would illuminate the fields that Ward attempted to sneak through, so he didn't get quite as close as he would have liked to get but it was close enough to see some of the exchange between the team and the Asgardians. The first thing Ward noticed was that neither Skye nor Trip had joined the team outside, then he recognized one of the Asgardians from their run in with Lorelei, the Lady Sif. Although the rain and thunder drowned out any chance Ward had of hearing the conversation the curtain of rain didn't stop him from sensing the tension on the porch. Especially when the largest of the Asgardians was speaking, even May looked like it took all of her will power not to punch the man. Even from a distance Ward could tell something wasn't right.

As suddenly as they come the Asgardians departed and Coulson, FitzSimmons and May hurried inside. Unable to observe the team inside the house Ward followed Sif and her friends. Despite the rain they set up camp in the middle of one of the fields. It was obvious that they didn't plan on going anywhere anytime soon.

Leaving the Asgardians alone Ward headed back to his own camp, there were no longer any lights on in the house so there was no point in going there and he was getting a little tired of standing in the rain. Everyone would still be there after the sun rose.

Settling back into the back seat of the car Ward decided he could get a few hours sleep before morning came. However Ward had barely closed his eyes for more than a couple of minutes when he heard movement in his camp, movement that certainly didn't come from the storm.

Drawing his gun Ward went out into the rain again. He was expecting to find one of the Asgardians scouting the area or even one of the team searching for more threats. He was not, however, expecting to find a very pregnant, very wet hacker.

Skye could barely stand by the time she stumbled into Ward's camp, she almost broke down when she realized his tent was no longer there. When the specialist emerged from behind a grove of trees Skye all but threw herself into his arms, ignoring the gun Ward dropped into the mud. Skye felt safe in his arms, she allowed herself to be led into the grove of trees from which Ward had emerged, where she realized he had hidden a vehicle. Neither of them said anything as Ward pulled her into the back seat of the car, Skye allowed Ward to help her out of her soaking wet jacket and jumper and wrapped a dry blanket around her.

Ward finally spoke after he pulled the hacker into his lap and wrapped his arms around her, "What in god's name do you think you're doing out in this weather, Skye?" Skye was almost glad to hear concern, not anger in the specialist's tone, "It can't be good for either of you."

Skye huddled closer to Ward's chest, desperate for his warmth, "We're fine. It's safer out here than it is on base."

Ward leaned back against the door, pulling Skye along with him. He had one arm wrapped around her shoulder, using his hand to stroke her hair, the other hand placed on Skye's growing bump, "What's going on, Skye? I saw the Asgardians arrive, I saw Sif and I saw how the team reacted to their arrival. Something's going on, the team's worried, even May couldn't hid her's and whatever they said sure as hell scared you."

Skye mumbled something against Ward's chest.

"What was that?" Ward asked, leaning down closer to Skye.

"They're after me, Grant," Skye sobbed against Ward's chest, "They're after our baby." When Ward remained silent Skye looked up at him, "But you knew that, didn't you? You knew they were here for us?"

Ward shook his head, "Not for sure."

Skye pulled herself off Ward's chest, sitting up in his lap, she pulled the blanket tighter around herself, "What haven't you told me, Grant?"

Ward sighed, "I talked to Sir after London. I managed to get some answers this time."

"After London?" Skye asked, "Before or after Rome?" When Ward didn't answer Skye asked the question another way, "Before or after I told you I was pregnant?"

"Before," Ward replied, sitting up, "He found me in Paris just after you all left London. I swear I wouldn't have told him anything, even if I had known about the baby."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Skye asked, hurt in her eyes, "I thought we have come to an understanding. That we wouldn't lie to each other, more importantly that you wouldn't lie to me."

"I didn't lie, Skye," Ward replied, "If you had asked if I had seen him again I would have told you, I swear. It just seemed like your father wasn't a topic you really wanted to talk about."

"He wasn't," Skye replied, struggling to stay warm without Ward's arms around her, "But it would have still been nice to know."

Sensing Skye's discomfort Ward pulled her back into a hug, "I'm sorry, okay. I should have told you about seeing Sir." He sighed, placing a hand back over Skye's stomach, "He warned me that one of those coming after you would be the Asgardians. He said your blood was special, that you see things others can't."

"I don't know about seeing things," Skye replied, huddling closer to Ward, still desperate for warmth, "But the Asgardians mentioned my blood as well, and that it could be used to heal."

Ward raised an eyebrow, "You ran because they said your blood could heal?"

Skye sat up again, "I ran because they want to take me away."

Ward sat up, he pushed the wet hair out of Skye's face, "Coulson would never let that happen."

"Even if it killed him," Skye agreed, "All of them would sacrifice themselves if it meant me and the baby were safe. I couldn't let that happen."

"So you came to me?"

Skye nodded weakly, "They're no doubt watching the team. You can get me away from here. Protect me, the baby and the team all at the same time."

"Skye…" Ward sighed. Skye rolled her eyes at his tone but let him continue, "How far do you think we'll get? You know I would do anything for you, I would face down gods for you and something tells me that before this is over I might just have to but do you honestly think we could run from gods."

"I thought we agreed they weren't actually gods," Skye interjected, the sighed, "But no, I didn't think we could get away but I thought we could try and," Skye said huddling close to Ward's chest, letting him pull her into a tight hug, "Besides I really needed to know you were still watching out for us."

"Always," Ward replied, kissing Skye's hair, "If you want to run I'll run with you, even if we don't get far."

"The team won't notice I'm gone until morning," Skye said, closing her eyes, "Can I sleep on it? Maybe day light will give us another option besides running or giving in."

Ward pulled another blanket over the both of them, "Sure. Get some sleep." He kissed Skye on the forehead, "I'll be here when you wake up."

It didn't take Skye long to fall asleep, Ward's embrace was where she wanted to fall asleep every night. However a sudden kick to the kidney woke her, she sat up quickly, wrapping her arms around her stomach.

Ward was awake in an instant, "Skye, is something wrong?"

"The baby," Skye breathed, another kidney shot made her flinch. Seeing the worry on Ward's face she gave a weak smile and shook her head, "It's okay. Baby's been active lately…."

Suddenly the passenger side door in the front of the car opened and Sif took a seat, closing the door behind her. The Asgardian turned to face the couple in the back seat, "I believe we need to talk."