Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.
Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 37 "The Crown Prince of Fate"
"I am so glad you were able to decipher our clues Harry." Hermione said weakly.
"Madame Pomfrey said we'll likely be here the rest of the year recovering." Susan bemoaned.
"That is to be expect you faced a basilisk even through a mirror it drain your life. Lokison has a book of potions from Asgard, I'm sure there will be a potion to help you recover fast." Malfoy stated setting a stack of books next to the Gryffindor's bedside table. "Honestly Granger, how can you say this is light reading?"
"Five books is not a lot and I have a more research to do with a basilisk on the loose." Hermione said trying to sit up.
"No you are to rest. I have everything well in hand." Harry signed.
"Yeah Lokison has his father's familiar slithering around as back up. There has to be a limit about how many familiars you can bring to school." Malfoy snorted before jumping up on an empty bed. "What in Slytherin's name was that?"
"Hiss, hiss, hiss."
"Hiss, hiss, hiss, hissss" Harry snickered letting Jor slither up his outstretched arm.
"Are you going to translate Harry?" Susan giggled.
"Jor said that 'Whiney blonds should shut up.' And I agree but he shouldn't be so rude."
Real Translation
"Whiney hatching is Stupid."
"I agree but he's good for a laugh."
"I don't believe you, Lokison." Malfoy snapped stepping down off the bed.
"What about Spring Break? Don't we have project due before then?" Hermione asked.
"You and the others are exempt from the projects and will only have to turn in an essay. I will talk to Professor Sprout and Professor McGonagall about your essay." Harry smiled. "As for Spring Break I just got a letter from my Aunt and turn out she won the Spring Break debate and I will only be with my Parents two days before returning to school." Harry signed.
"Your Aunt? Which one?" Hermione asked.
"My Aunt Hela, it might have to do with my god training. It seems all of my aunts and uncles were fighting over my spring break. Something must have happen besides what happen in Spain. They all want time with me."
"Well, I think it's nice that they all want to spend time with you. They really love you Harry." Susan smiled sipping her peppermint tea.
"I know they do but it makes me worry about what is happening in the Muggle world and do they need or do they need more tech? I made more sleep potion pellets and arrowheads for my Uncle Clint." Harry fretted.
"I'm sure that they are fine and will be happy for what ever support you send. What are we going to do while you are gone though?" Susan asked.
"Jor is going to do patrols and divert the Basilisk should it try and surface within the castle again, but you two are going to rest and the others are going to keep up their training. I'll be back before you know it." The Raven signed before petting the snake around his neck fondly.
"And where is your snake supposed to sleep when its not on patrol?" Malfoy asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Why, you of course. You see Jor and Shadow don't get along. It would be impolite to burden Professor Flitwick with them both over the holiday."
"He has a point McGonagall won't let the twins or Neville keep a snake in the dorm because Ronald and Ginny will wail about it and Professor Sprout is scared of snakes. She is all was checking the green houses for any snakes to banish before she sets foot in the building. Professor Snape already knows about Jor so it is logical that you keep him because the girls in Slytherin may like snakes but only at a distance." Hermione reasoned.
"Fine but I better not find it sleeping in my bed." Malfoy stormed out of the hospital wing.
"Hiss, hiss, hissss,"
"Hiss, Hiss."
"Harry what did Jor say?" Susan asked suspiciously.
"Nothing important. You two rest I'll see you later." Harry signed quickly making a fast get away with snake in tow.
Real translation
"I will sleep where I want."
"Fine just don't bite him."
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"Loki, my darling boy, when did you get here?" Frigga glided into the arms of her son.
"Hello mother we just arrive. Hela won the argument on where Haraldr will spend his spring break." The mischief god pouted as he hugged his mother.
"Has she? Hello Anthony darling." Frigga smiled before turning to hug her son-in-law.
"Hey Mama Frigga, my you loot lovely this evening." Tony grinned. He had taken to calling her Mama Frigga since after the wedding and she found it endearing. Loki on the other hand found it annoying his husband's need to give everyone a nickname.
"Always the charmer." the queen chuckled as they all sat down to dinner.
"Yes he is, feel free to ignore him. We will be staying until Hela decides to return our son. We also will be over seeing the build of our house until then." Loki informed her while the servants began to set out the food.
"I am sure your sister has her reasons my son." Odin said as he and Thor joined the others. "My Ravens have told me that she left her realm to pick up our young Champion."
"I wish I had been there to put in my request for young Haraldr. I wanted to have him train with me and The Warrior Three." Thor said as filled his plate high.
"You wouldn't have won or even come close to defeating our sister's words. She shot down every argument thrown her way." Loki stated taking a deep drink of his wine.
"Yeah the only one who was able to held their own against Hela was Nat. She was the last one standing, but they came to a private agreement behind close doors. No one knows what was said but the scary thing was they came out laughing like old friends." Tony shuddered at the memory.
"Wonderful, your sister has found a friend! Oh Thor I am so glad your time on Midgard has allowed your siblings to find friends as well." Frigga was misty eyed happy that her children were finding happiness.
"Yes My dear they are fairing well." Odin smiled patting his wife's hand.
"Excuse me All Father," a guard came in and bowed. "I have come to report your horse Sleipnir has escaped the stable and is no longer in Asgard."
The whole Royal family turned to the guard in surprise. The eight legged horse had never acted out so erratically before.
"Loki, is this your doing?" Odin turned to his youngest child. He knew fatherhood and marriage did not tame his son's inclination for mischief.
"No, not I father." Loki struggled with calling Odin father as things were still very strained between them, but he had promised Haraldr he would try.
"Odin stop, Loki and Anthony just arrived. Guard Bryn, when did Sleipnir escape?" Frigga asked after scolding her husband.
"Early this morning, your Majesty. We have just now finished our search of the city and the outer lands of Asgard." Bryn reported.
"There see Loki was on Midgard at the time of his escape. Which leaves the question why would dear Sleipnir leave out of the blue like that?" Suddenly a large bird with what looked like metal wings flew in from the window and landed on Thor's shoulder.
"Thor what has your mother and I said about having your familiar at the dinner table?" Odin frowned.
"I am sorry Father but he has brought news of your horse. He says that Sleipnir is on Midgard with Haraldr. Brynjar says that Sleipnir left saying 'Small Loki' over and over again."
"He went to Haraldr? Why?" Loki dropped his silverware.
"Calm down Reindeer Games, if Harry was in trouble this morning he would have called us. Harry is fine, your scary sister is picking him up now. You know if she thought something was wrong with our baby boy she would bring him straight here." Tony gripped his husband's hand tightly to stave off and on coming panic attack.
"Listen to Anthony Loki, Hela is with Haraldr and would bring him if they need our help." Frigga gently reaffirmed Tony's words.
"Yes you both are right. Thor does Brynjar say anything else?"
"I am sorry, he does not. He is bound to Asgard but like Heimdall he sees Midgard as it is the realm closest to us. He says Sleipnir appeared to little Loki and other children made them all shout."
"Oh norms, he appeared in front of mortal children." Odin and Loki both dropped their heads in their hands. There maybe no blood between them but the father and son were definitely related.
"At least they are magical children. Please by the Norms I hope the mad man didn't see Sleipnir show up at the school." Loki bemoaned.
"Thor send your familiar to seek out Haraldr and the horse. Send word to the boy and ask what is going on." Odin ordered waving his hand over the Steel hawk removing the magic binding him to Asgard. Then placed a spell on the bird to hide him from mortals eyes.
"Yes Father." Thor waved a servant over asking for a quill and parchment.
"Well until we here from my sweet grandson, let us finish our meal and enjoy your visit. I want to hear your ideas on your new home and how you are going to decorate it." Frigga smiled ignoring the groan from her husband and eldest son. While she loved all her children she had always been closer to Loki and shared a lot of the same interests. It was good to have him and Anthony home again.
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Earlier on Midgard
"Lokison you are crazy. The snow may be gonebut it's still cold." Malfoy complained wrapping his winter cloak tighter around his thin body..
"Draco quit whining; you didn't have to come with us." Daphne scolded. "We need to get these ingredients before the train leaves for Spring Break."
"Well I have finished with this bag we should start heading back and give these to the twins." Harry said through the mind stone. It was just the three of them so it was safe to use.
"Neigh!" a loud cry was heard before the horse appeared.
"Oh Merlin it's that eight legged horse from Asgard." Draco shrieked.
"Sleipnir what in all the Nine are you doing here?" Harry managed to grab the bit and harness on the horse's head. "You are not saddled and the reins are not hooked on to your bridle. Did you escape?"
"It looks like it since he's here and no one else. We have to hide him before others see a horse with eight legs wandering around the school's land." Daphne said worriedly.
"You're right. Hold still Boy I need to glamour you." Harry waved his wand and suddenly the black stallion had four legs instead of eight. "Good thing I'm just taking a Backpack for break. No way, I can ride him and carry a school trunk."
"Lokison! Amazing you found a wild horse!" all three students froze at the voice.
"Professor Lockhart what are you doing out here?" Daphne turned to the idiot teacher with a fake smile. This allowed Harry to hide behind the large animal and close the locket to the mind stone.
"I am tasked by the headmaster to round up wayward students. We need to be sure all students are where they should be before the train leaves. I didn't know there were wild horses."
Harry rolled his eyes at the notion and Malfoy slowly backed away from the DADA Professor. During the quidditch game last week Dobby the Malfoy's house elf tried to save his master by sending a Bludger after him to knock him out of such a dangerous game. The Slytherin team lost the game due to the fact that the Bludger broke Draco's arm causing him to miss the snitch. When the game was over and the twins were wrestling the rouge Bludger back into the case Lockhart decided to heal the Slytherin seeker. Unfortunately for Draco the bones were not mended instead they were removed from his arm leaving the skin to go all limp and jelly like. Malfoy had to spend the night in the hospital wing with Hermione and Susan while the bones in his arm regrew; he has been weary of the man ever since.
"This is horse belongs to Harry's grandfather who doesn't live far from here. He escaped from the stable and made his way here." Harry signed to Daphne who translated for him.
"Oh that is extraordinary, but you had better send him an owl to come and retrieve his horse. I'm sure the games keeper can stable the horse until your grandfather arrives. The rest of you head back to the castle."
"Yes sir." Daphne gave her best fake smile and watched the dim witted teacher head back to the castle. Once he was out of sight she turn back to the boys. "That was a close one. How the man has survived this long in life is a mystery."
"Well I'll ask Hagrid to hold Sleipnir until it's time to depart, then double back for him. I'll ride him to meet my Aunt." Harry signed.
"Sounds good we'll see back at the castle. Come on Draco the twins are waiting for the ingredients." Daphne took Harry's bag before pulling Malfoy back to school.
"Sleipnir you are going to be in so much trouble when we get back to Asgard." Harry thought as he stroked the horse's neck. Sleipnir snorted and head butted the little Jotun happy to be with the little prince again. The Voice that helped him escaped said his little prince would need him soon. He would do anything for little Loki and if the voice was he needed then his place to be was with his prince.
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"Greetings Princess Hela." Heimdall bowed.
"So Gate keeper why have you brought me here? I have to meet Haraldr at the Train Station." Hela asked dressed in her Midgard wear.
"There has been a slight change in location, Princess." The gate keeper cringed.
"Oh, was it that crazy old mortal man again?"
"Crazy yes, but it was not a mortal. Sleipnir escaped his stable and appeared on Midgard. He went directly to Prince Haraldr fortunately he was alone with only two of his friends. The Young Prince was able to disguise him as a mortal horse before anyone else could see him. He has since ridden Sleipnir back to his parents Manor he arrived there shortly after I brought his parents to Asgard."
"My Smart little nephew, well since I know where he is I will not need your services for this trip Gate keeper. My thanks for your insight, I'll take it from here; we will travel by riding Sleipnir. If my mother asks tell her I'm taking Haraldr to meet the fates, she will understand but my brothers and father, do not need to know."
"As you wish Princess." Heimdall bowed and Hela vanished in a wisp of green smoke.
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"DUM-E, Master Harry said he was not thirsty for a motor oil smoothie." Jarvis sighed.
Harry laughed as he continued to work on his dad's suit. He wanted it done in time for his dad's birthday. He was making sure that everything is perfect. He had made deals with T'Challa, exchanging some of his defensive tech for enough Vibranium to make his dad's suit and accented his father's armor. It took him months to finish his father's leather Armor because he had to chant continuously as he sewed the leather together to enchant it against damage giving it added protections. Since that was more delicate work he had, had to put the Iron Man suit on hold because he could not divert his concentration. This delay left his dad grumpy and pouting for days.
"Hello My dear Nephew, hard at work on the Tin Man's suit I see."
"Aunt Hela!" Harry's face lit up and he ran to his Aunt and gave you a big hug. "I missed you."
"And I you Little One." She smiled and returning the hug. "So this is the suit of armor he has been waiting for. I can see it has been worth the wait. You had far exceeded expectations Haraldr." Hela praised as she walked around the free standing suit.
"Jarvis and I are doing the tests on the operating system now and I am finishing up the runes to make it magic compatible. I just need about ten more minutes."
"No hurry, child I can wait. Winky,"
"Yes, Princess Hela?" the house elf popped up beside the goddess. "Fetch me a glass of the Alfheim wine and plate of meat and cheese with some bread while I wait for Haraldr to finish."
"Winky will return shortly." The house elf bowed and popped away.
Hela sat on the couch in the lab and watched the young god work. It amaze her how creative he was with the blending of mortal tech and magic. She never doubted the boy was brilliant; after all, their house was full of brilliant minds. Well mostly some how Thor was passed over when it came to brains. The elf returned with her snack just as a large bird flew in and perched on the large stand where Nátt was napping. Nátt did not appreciate being awakened by the loud screeching by the new fowl.
"Brynjar, who let you leave Asgard?" Hela asked as she went over to the hawk wine glass in hand. She waved a graceful finger and the letter removed itself from Brynjar's leg and unfurled before the goddess. "Ah, Odin is inquiring about his missing horse. Norns Thor's writing is atrocious. Your father and the Tin Man are well in Asgard and will see you when we return from our trip. Your grandmother sends her love and Thor says to keep his flying turkey should we need to send word for help." Hela rolled her eyes as she waved the parchment away. She summoned her own writing materials and wrote quick note to the worried gods that all was well and that Haraldr made sure that Sleipnir did not alarm unknowing mortals. Once she was done she waved the letter away sending it to the old Oxnard as he was the one most worried about exposing Asgard to the mortals of Midgard.
"I have finished for now Aunt Hela." Harry said an hour later looking a bit tired from the painstaking rune writing.
"Haraldr you have used more than enough magic to do this task." The goddess rose from her seat and placed a cool hand on the slightly fevered forehead of her nephew.
"I just wanted to make sure they would not fade when then are needed most." Harry sighed leaning into his aunt's arms.
"You are a powerful prince they will not fade. Come it is time we left Midgard. You may sleep on the way to Alfheim."
"Is godfather going to be there?"
"I should hope not he is annoying distraction we do not need." Hela snorted as they made their way to the outside stables where Sleipnir waited. "Now hand me your bag I shall place in it a pocket dimension until it is needed. Then you can saddle the stubborn beast."
"As you wish dear Aunt." Harry rolled his eye handing over his back pack. It was lucky they had a saddle large enough for the eight legged horse or maybe it was his father's from when he had ridden Sleipnir.
It wasn't long before the two were riding through the stars. Harry was a sleep with in minutes it had been a long day. He cuddled into the warmth of his Aunt's arms soaking up her love as they rode on.
"Haraldr it is time to wake we have made it to Alfheim." Hela said gently as Sleipnir stood at the edge of a mountain over looking a deep and lush valley. Harry sat up and turned to where the sun was coming up over the ridge of the valley. It was a beautiful sight to behold. The way the light rose over the peaks and how it touched the blues and light purple hues of the grass and the leaves on the trees of this realm. Harry never knew such place existed but in the land of dreams.
"This is valley of beyond Haraldr and the gateway to the Yggdrasil where all realms and worlds connect. It is the home of the Norns or Fates. They watch over all and can either be kind or merciless when needs be. They see beyond the infinite worlds and paths of life among the branches of Yggdrasil."
"Have you met them, Aunt Hela?" Harry asked as Sleipnir began his decent into the valley.
"Once long ago centuries before your birth and decades before you father was brought to Asgard. I was a young warrior helping your Grandfather tame the realms into peace but I was shunned under his light and pushed into the shadows. My heart began to grow dark as my power grew. I was young and thought I knew how to rule Asgard better than the old Oxnard. The night before I was about to put my plan to over throw Odin I was pulled into the Yggdrasil by the Norns. They told me that I had walked this path before and it would lead to Ragnarok and the end to all realms. It seems that I have run through the many realities in what I thought to be righteous anger and hate. The same mistakes were made not only by me but those around me as well. They told me if just this once if I quelled my anger and was patient my heart would open and heal. I admit I was not very patient as a child so asked them why I should do such a thing? I was powerful goddess and was Asgard's rightful ruler or so I thought. They told me that a soul that needed me would come and show me worlds that were beyond possibility. If I waited through the trials of my path moving forward I did not look back, therefore Ragnarok would be no more. At first I didn't believe them but their words peak my curiosity.
"When Loki was brought to Asgard I saw a spark of light I had never seen before and I wanted to be close to that soft warm light. I love and cherish my Baby Brother but he was not the soul I waiting for. Loki never would accept my help or my guidance he is just too stubborn always trying to prove himself. It took centuries to realize that spark within my dear baby brother was a tiny seed of a soul yet to be born. I have been waiting over a millennium for you my sweet nephew. You have healed more then the bitter soul of an old goddess. You have healed your father and the mortals that have gathered at your side. Now it is time for you to meet the Norms and discover direction your path will now take."
The young demi-god sat in silence listening to his Aunt's words. Had worlds really died because of one emotion? Had time really restarted over and over never changing always dying because of hate turned into madness? What of the Infinity Stones? So many questions and he was sure that the fates were not going to give him any answers. He looked up to see Brynjar flying over head. Harry was beginning to think that Malfoy was right he was attacking a lot of familiars lately and they weren't even his. He was just glad the Fenris had to stay on Niffleheim to guard the realm.
"Sleipnir, you will wait here for us. The ways of Yggdrasil's branches narrow and difficult to navigate you will be safer here with Brynjar." The horse neighed in discontent but waited in the valley as the gods dismounted and disappeared through the violet trees.
The two walked for what seemed like hours before coming to the center where all the branches merged into one huge golden tree bigger than any other tree in the known galaxies. There was nothing holding the tree rooted to any land or world; just the darken skies around them filled with endless clusters of Stars.
"Greetings to you, Princess Hela and Prince Haraldr of Asgard." A voice spoke out them, but it wasn't one voice but three voices that spoke as one. They could see no physical bodies to the voice but they were there just the same.
"Thank you for seeing us great Norns we are here to serve." Hela bowed and Harry followed suit.
"Prince Haraldr it was we who sent Sleipnir to your side. We wanted to ensure your safe travel. Your birth has been a turning point for many souls as they either cross or merge with your own. We have seen time change within the universes and you are key to this new future. The worlds that fell before are no more and we do not know how this world will end. What we can see is that it lives beyond its previous life because of your young soul."
"Great Norns does this mean my past lives have destroyed the worlds in which I live?"
"There is no reason to look back at a life lost long ago. There is nothing gained from the worlds that no longer exist. Your path is what you make of it and is set to go into the future instead of die for those who would eventually betray you. You Prince Haraldr Lokison-Stark, son of James Potter and God of Mortal Souls kneel before us."
Harry kneeled before the stars shaking slightly at the power that started to surround him. Suddenly he felt himself incase in a warm glow that eased his heart and soul. When the light was gone he was now wearing the Iron Merlin II but not the helmet instead he wore a crown around his head. The mind stone was embedded in the center forehead of the golden band of crown.
"We bless you with the gift foresight and have crowned you Prince of Yggdrasil. When the stones are aligned we shall meet again. We can not interfere with the lives of mortals but we can tell you that you are need on Midgard now. The Man who bares one eye and sees secrets in shadows and the man of quiet power need you."
"Uncle Nick! Uncle Phil! I got to get back! Thank you Great Norns I will see you when the Stones align. Aunt Hela we must leave now!"
"Of course take my hand and do not let go."
"That will not be necessary, Princess Hela. As Prince of Yggdrasil he can travel among its paths freely and safely. See the path you wish to take and you shall travel."
"Go back to Sleipnir and send word to my dad with Brynjar. If SHEILD is under attack the Avengers will be needed. Tell Father don't worry I got this." Harry gave her a patented Stark grin before letting his helmet cover he face; then in a flash he was gone.
"That Tin Man has far too much Influence over my beloved nephew." Hela Snarled storming her way back to Alfheim.
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"Finally I get to show you first hand how much better I am than you, Coulson!" the double agent smirked firing his semi-automatic rile across the office making agents dive for cover.
"Grant, you are just a tool to HYDRA." Coulson shouted back.
"Phil, I'm hit." Sharon panted from her place behind a file cabinet. "I was able to take out some lesser grunts but there are HYDRA plants everywhere its hard to know who to trust."
"If I may be of assistance." A voice rang out from Phil phone.
"Friday?"
"Yes, I am working with Jarvis until Master Harry arrives with the Avengers. We have all files relating to every agent in the building. If I can scan their face I can tell you if they are a Hydra or Shield Agent." Friday explained to Coulson as Sharon shot back at Grant.
"No, you tell Harry to stay away. We can't risk him getting caught by Hydra again."
"Do not worry precautious have been made."
"Precautions? What the hell does that mean?" The blonde crouched back down beside the older agent.
"Sharon I know your injured give up and I'll give you a quick death." Grant shouted as he signaled other traitors to flush out the hiding agents.
"Hydra can't win Grant; not with the Avengers around." Coulson shouted after quietly taking down a rouge agent.
"There are no Avengers here, Phil. They're scattered to the wind. Your Dream Team Delta is gone. I hear that they died a gruesome in Spain. Captain America and his side kick Barnes are being taken care of as we speak. Seriously, did you think Hydra would let you guys steal our greatest creation?"
"Looks like you need to learn how to count Grant there are more than just four Avengers!" Sharon said jumping out kicking the gun out of his hands and started to fight hand to hand with the traitor.
"The Magic Doctor couldn't care less about Shield and the Aliens have left earth; let's not for get the green beast. I hear he is off in South America again hiding from Ross. So really there are no Avengers coming to save you." Laughed Grant as he trade blows with the female agent. His cockiness got him a boot to the face.
"What about Iron Man?"
"What about Stark? The files even say he's a useless drunk and borderline psychotic." The Hydra agent glared as he spat out the blood that pooled into his mouth. He stood slowly picking up his fallen gun.
"True Tony can be a bit of a handful, but he's a genius with an even more brilliant protégé." Sharon smirked seeing the new arrival at the traitors back.
"So what they're not going to save you." Grant started to raise the gun but was stopped when he was blasted across the room. The impact was so hard the traitor was knocked out for the foreseeable future.
"Harry!" Sharon breathed a sigh of relief. "Phil come out Harry is here."
"Harry I told Friday that you should stay away." The agent gave the Iron wizard a stern glare before hugging the metal clad kid.
The helmet retracted revealing a relieved crown prince. "Sorry but the Universe told me that you and Uncle Nick needed my help."
"Yes, we did Hare-Bear."
"Aunt Sharon you're bleeding!"
"I just go hit in the shoulder, it was a through and though. Don't worry I'll live." He words fell on deaf ears as the Ravenclaw tore the sleeve of her shirt and place a potion patch on the front and the back of the wound. The patches were for on the field healing was Susan's idea. She said it was impossible to carry healing potions every where they went but they did need some kind of first aid on hand. She had been inspired when Hermione bandaged her finger with a band-aid. Now all MAGIC members carried these patches everywhere they went and each color was a different potion.
"How does that feel?"
"A lot better Hare-Bear thanks."
"We need to move on Uncle Nick is in trouble. I won't be able to use the stone my helmet blocks the power of the mind stone."
"That's alright the fewer people who knows who is in this suit the better." Phil said as he checked his amo count and picked up a couple fallen guns from the traitors. "Sharon you cover the rear Harry you take lead as I am sure you have some impressive shields on your suit."
"Oh you have no idea." Harry smirked as he engaged his helmet once again. The trio made there was to the top floor of the DC Shield Headquarters. They entered the room with a large table with council members seated all around it.
"You think you can just waltz in and take over for Von Strucker?" Nick glared at Alexander Pierce.
"Oh Fury, we have always been in control. You and your assistant have out live your usefulness consider this your walking papers." The Hydra leader pointed to the director and Agent Hill
"I deny your actions." An older looking blond rose from her seat. "I believe it is time for you to step down Pierce."
"Oh you do? Tell me how do you expect to accomplish that Councilwoman Hawley, with just the three of you? Hydra has been deep rooted within Shield since the nineteen forties. When Captain Rogers flew his plane into the Atlantic he merely just cut off one Head of Hydra. There were many in the shadows waiting to take its place."
"It not just the three of us but the Avengers as well." The magic canceling her face vanished as she tapped her pendent. There before him was the Black Widow in full Armor point a gun at his chest. Then out of the corner of his eye from the shadows at his back Bucky appear with his rifle also AK 47 pointed at him. From his right a Captain America Shimmered into view the Star on his chest the last thing to appear.
"You're right Pierce I took out Red Skull. I thought that was the end of Hydra and the world would finally know peace. I was wrong. When killing Hydra we have to go for the body then the rest will fall." Steve said as he walked closer glaring at the man before him.
"You see Pierce; the Avenger Initiative was created to nip threats in the bud before they get out of control. They recovered Sergeant Barnes there and shut down Dr. Arnim Zola Computer brain, but we knew that was not the complete end of Hydra. We had to wheedle out the belly of the beast. We've got enough evidence to take Hydra down permanently." Nick smirked.
"Are you so sure Director? Who is going to believe your precious Avengers when this whole room saw them kill you?" Pierce smiled before the sound of shattering glass filled the air.
The whole room was thrown into chaos. The council dove under the table Steve punched Pierce out and Bucky ran to the window to take out the sniper before more shots were fired. Natasha started taking out the armed Hydra agents that were pouring into the room with the help of Coulson and Sharon.
"Nick you okay?" Steve asked turning to the Shield director who was standing next to a smaller blue Iron Man with a Vibranium shield raised protecting him from the would be assassin.
"I'm fine but will some one please tell me when Iron man went through the wash and shrunk in the dryer?" Nick said looking at the Iron Merlin.
"Director Fury, this is Stark's Student Iron Lad. He doesn't say much but he helped Agent Carter and I secure the building." Coulson introduce confirming who was in the suit and giving the suit a muggle name not to giving any magical hints to the room.
"Hey Eye Patch!" Tony's face lit up the Screen on the plasma at the front of the room. He was dressed in his Iron Man suit with out the Helmet. "I see my student has you safe and sound. I am here at New York Head quarters cleaning up your system while my Hubby, and Thor along with Hawkeye and Falcon are cleaning house. I must say you had a serious rat problem."
"Yeah, your student informed me of it two years ago and we are just now rounding up the Rat King. Is New York secure?"
"Yup Jarvis and I got all servers downloaded and wiped of all HYDRA back doors and double dealing out of the system. So this take over is shut down for good." Tony grinned.
"Well Pierce looks like you are done for." Nick smiled as he stared down at the unconscious body of the former leader of the Shield Council. He was going to have a lot of questions for the Hero in training as well as his parents but for now Hydra was going down and he was alive to see it happen.
A/N: Wow it has been almost a whole year since I started writing COS. It has been an amazing adventure so far. My Plot bunnies have bee bugging me to update more but I still have reality to deal with. So here is another chapter complete and I have already started on 38. I will continue this journey faithful Read with you by my side feeding the plot bunnies as we move forward. Hoped everyone had a Happy Halloween I know the Plot Bunnies did They were high on sugar for Hours. Thanks for reading Keep Reviewing. Plot bunnies need food.