You Understand Now Why They Lost Their Minds & Fought the Wars
May takes the knife in her leg, the bullet meant for the telekinetic hits the wall, and Coulson is right as rain. Well, not really. He's frantically applying pressure to May's leg, she pulled the knife out herself and Daisy would be lying if she said she wasn't impressed. ''Come with me, and no one gets hurt''. The Inhuman says, Daisy tries hard to remember his name but she can't. ''Quake we need to get out of here''. Kebo whispers in her ear as soon as the Inhuman's back is turned. May has a dish towel wrapped around her leg, Coulson is supporting her weight as they walk in the direction of the cargo bay.
''You make sure Ward gets out, I have my own plan''. She has her phone in her hands, makes a move to walk down the hall when Kebo grabs her wrist. ''Popeye we don't have time, tell Ward I will meet him back at the house, there's another quinn jet, I can get to it''. This was her back up plan in case things went wrong, her main priority is to protect her child, and getting the hell off this plane is the best bet. ''Be careful. I'll stall as long as I can''. He lets her go and she tip toes as quietly as she can, she goes undetected.
Coulson's plane being so massive, there's two quinn jets ready to go as soon as she steps into the cock pit. Daisy thanks god that May taught her how to do all of this, so she's putting the code into the secret hatch in no time. The floor drops before her, a small flight of stairs is all between her and freedom. Just as she takes a step, a gun is put to the back of her head. ''Don't move''. She smiles, flicks her finger, the gun is in pieces on the floor. She meets her attacker with a head butt and a burst of power. He's slammed against the steel wall, unconscious.
''Daisy''. There's ice in her veins when she turns her head and sees Mack standing in the door way. There's a knife floating in mid air to his throat. ''Come with me, or he dies''. Has Daisy mentioned how much she's starting to hate this telekinetic guy? Because she really really does. ''D don't do it, go, save yourself''. ''I can't let you die Mack. You're my partner''. ''Your baby is more important, save both of you. Don't worry about me''. The knife goes closer, knicks his skin. ''Stop! Fine, I'll go''. The weapon is lowered and the Inhuman smiles at her.
He's fair looking, dark hair, big hands. There's something heavy about him though, like he carries something black and hard on the soles of his shoes. Something is weighing him down as he walks. ''What the hell is wrong with you? You and that child are more important than me''. Mack growls as they make their way to the caro bay. ''I am not losing you Mack, you are my partner. I'm not letting you die''. The first thing Daisy looks for as soon as the enter the cargo bay is Ward. He's safe he's okay. The Shield agents are lined up against the wall, Quinn's strike team has thier guns pointed and ready.
Grant is standing next to Bobbi, and when his eyes meet Daisy's, she gets it. She trusts him. They're going to get out of this mess, just follow his lead. ''There she is!'' Quinn says, he looks bad. There's blood all over his face, his lip is split, nose is broken. Daisy is pretty sure some fingers are broken as well as one leg. But he's standing on two feet like he's some kind of king and it makes her want to slam his head against the hard floor over and over again. ''Coulson how's May?'' Daisy is forced to stand beside Ward, a gun pointed at her own chest.
''She's fine, we need to get her to Simmons soon''. ''That won't be a problem''. Daisy says, looking directly at Quinn, who pauses. ''I'm sorry sweetheart do you think you're in charge here? I have a gun pointed at your heart! You've got nothing''. Daisy cracks a smile, ''you're in control of nothing you crazy ass hole''. And because Ward's dramatics are rubbing off on her, every single gun is broken to pieces in seconds. The metal and bullets fall to the floor and it's the best sound Daisy has heard all day. Quinn's men look to him for guidance but he is just as lost as they are.
Ward and Shield react as one, taking the soliders down in a minute. Eventually it's just Quinn and the Inhuman, they are out numbered. ''I should also mention that I contacted Shield Head Quaters and told them thier Director was in danger. That's not going to go over well for you''. Daisy says because she isn't above gloating. Right before she went into the cock pit she sent a message to Simmons, who promised a Team would be arriving shortly. Quinn looks like he's about to be sick, but the man next to him smiles and it makes Daisy weary. ''Why are you working with Quinn?'' She asks him, glancing at Kebo who has moved close to her side.
The man looks at her, ''why?'' ''Curiosity''. ''My reasons are my own''. ''You're betraying your own kind, working for an organization who hunts Inhumans''. ''I don't care. Quinn's offer was too good to refuse, especially after my place at the Afterlife was taken from me. Your mother was much better at running it than you were Daisy. You got us all killed''. It's true it's true it's true. She knows it is. She still has nightmares about fires and screaming, only now Jiayang starts the blaze, laughing while her people are burning.
''Enough with the chit chat. Look I'm not an idiot I know how this is going to go. Shield is going to negotiate for Coulson and his agents, and I walk away scott free when this is over. But they won't care about you, will they Ward? No one is going to beg me for your release''. Quinn grabs the knife from the Inhuman's belt.The Inhuman suddenly whispers in Quinn's ear, who smiles the information being given to him. ''Well, that changes things''. Faster than anyone can blink, the knife soars through the air, and is faintly touching Daisy's stomach. She gasps, places her hands over it.
Then Ward is standing in front of her, pulls her behind him, Kebo and Mack follow suit. ''I wondered who the father was! Didn't think it would be you Ward, that's new. Guess there's a lot Daisy is willing to forgive''. She's going to be sick. She puts her face between Ward's shoulder blades, slips her fingers inside his shirt and skates her finger tips across his skin. ''Now we're talking! I bet you'll do anything for her, won't you Agent Ward?'' Ward's back is tense, his hands curled into fists. ''Shield may negotiate, but I don't''. Daisy shivers at the tone of his voice, Quinn pales in response, there's fear lingering behind his eyelids.
And Ward who always has a plan, who's always in control and one step ahead, sets the two men on fire with a flick of his wrist. It's hard to forget screams like that. That's when reinforcements arrive, and by the time Shield agents come down the stairs the smoke has cleared, and the knocked out ATCU agents are tied up and ready for judgement. Daisy hasn't really noticed how bad the damage is to Coulson's plane until alarms start going off. ''We need to get off this plane now, the ATCU hit an engine earlier''.
Coulson, after reassuring his agents that he's fine, helps May to the loading dock where another plane is waiting to take them back to the Playground. Ward holds tightly to Daisy as they board the plane, even goes as far as placing her on his lap when he finds a seat in the back by the windows. Kebo sits next to them, rigid, pale and on guard. Grant has both arms wrapped around her, his chin on her shoulder. ''It's over''. Daisy says when they take off, leaving Coulson's empty plane, and soon it's nothing but a cloud of smoke, the ATCU caused a lot more damage than Coulson thought.
As soon as the Director hears the explosion, he turns to Ward and glares. ''You owe me a new plane''. ''You're welcome, for saving your life''. Ward responds, slipping his hands onto Daisy's belly. ''Hate to ruin the moment guys but how do we know this is over? With your luck this plane could get shot down, or the Playground is under attack when we get there. Or''- ''Popeye shut up!'' Daisy smacks his leg. ''Ow! We were just in a life threatening situation! It's not appropriate to hit me!'' ''I am going to kick you out of that seat if you don't shut your mouth''.
Daisy feels Ward's lips roam over her ear. ''It's over. We can go home as soon as Simmons checks you out''. ''I'm fine''. ''I want to make sure''. She turns in his arms, strokes his face. ''Okay. Are you okay?'' He nods, ''Quinn is dead, all threats have been taken care of, I'm good. Just want to get home''. ''Me too''. Daisy tucks her head under his chin. All threats have been taken care of. Her mother. Her mother is dead. Quinn is dead. There's no reason to stay at Shield any longer. It's a sigh of relief Daisy is all too happy to let out.
She must fall asleep, Ward's heart beat in her ear, his warm arms holding her to his chest. She is loved, she is safe, and so is her child. Ward never breaks his promises.
Daisy is dreaming of a little girl with dark brown eyes and her father's hair, when she feels a hand on her shoulder. ''Wake up baby we're here''. ''No''. She curls herself tighter in Ward's embrace, hears him chuckle. Daisy doesn't protest when he carries her, she's almost falling asleep again, the rocky movement of his body soothing her. ''Is she alright?'' Daisy opens her eyes to find Simmons staring at her, panic bleeding onto her face.
''I'm fine. Ward is just being paranoid''. They're in the lab and Ward sets her on her feet. ''How's May?'' ''She's going to be fine. Just a few stitches. Speaking of those let's take a look at the wound you are still recovering from''. ''Simmons I don't even feel it anymore''. ''That's good! After that how about a sonogram?'' Ward and Daisy share a smile, she takes his hand. Fitz comes through the doors, relief spreading through him. ''Everyone okay?'' ''We're fine Fitz''. ''And the baby?'' ''We're about to find out''. A few minutes later a strong heart beat fills up the room and Daisy is wiping her face.
Both Simmons and Daisy look at Ward, who is staring at the screen, the image of thier child lights up his face. Daisy can't really find the words to deccribe it, awe, so much love in his eyes it makes her fall for him all over again. ''I love you''. She tells him, his kisses her forehead. ''Thank you. I never thought I'd have a family, that you'd ever love me. Skye you are my life and I love you, I love you so much''. Simmons dries her eyes, Fitz comes to her side, touches her arm.
Simmons clears her, Daisy and Ward walk out of the lab holding hands. ''What time is it?'' Ward glances at his watch, ''two a.m.''. ''Can we go home in the morning? I'm exhausted''. ''Whatever you want baby''. She lays her head on his shoulder and they walk into Coulson's office. Everyone is there, even May who has her legs propped up on Coulson's desk. There were only minor injuries, May was the only one who Coulson was worried about. ''How's the baby?'' Bobbi asks as soon as Daisy props herself against the wall, Ward wraps both arms around her.
''Perfect''. He answers, kissing Daisy's temple. ''Good, I'm glad''. The next hour is spent passing around beer, everyone is safe and happy, even Ward cracks a smile or two. Shield treats him like an ally, and it makes Daisy settle her resentment at the organization. She won't be coming back any time soon, but maybe, maybe one day. That's all she can promise for now. Evevtually her eyes start to drop, her head falling onto Ward's shoulder. ''Let's get you to bed''. The couple says their goodnight and goes off to a spare bunk.
''I need a shower''. Daisy mumbles as soon as Ward closes the door. She peels off her clothes, heads to the bathroom and waits for the water to heat up. Ward joins her when steam fills the room, washes her hair. And suddenly it all just comes crashing down. The mission, it all hits her in a wave.
Her mother is dead. Again.
Jiayang stabbed her. Literally stabbed her own daughter.
The man who shot her tried to kill the father of her child.
She's going to be a mother.
She's having a baby with Grant Ward. A man she never thought she'd love with all her soul.
''Hey, you okay?'' Ward's hands, warm on her shoulders. ''This is really over. There isn't another shoe that's going to drop, we can go home. No more Shield or the ATCU, no crazy mother who's out to kill me. We're really done''. He runs his knuckles across her cheek. ''Yeah, we're done''. She's crying into his chest at the relief of it all.
''I want pasta''. She tells Grant when they're lying in bed, he smirks at her. ''I'll see what I can do''. She kisses his cheek, ''thank you''. He puts on a pair of sweat pants and heads off to the kitchen. Daisy is slowly falling back asleep when he returns, a bowl of pasta and sauce in his hands. ''Oh my god I'm starving''. ''Fitz helped make it''. She downs it in ten minutes. ''Your kid is going to make me throw all of this up later''. Ward is turning off the light so she doesn't see him grimace.
''Sorry''. ''It's the joys of motherhood''. He joins her in bed, Daisy turns and spreads herself across his chest, plants a kiss on his neck. ''Kebo wants to stay with us permanently''. She yawns, ''okay''. ''Apparently something horrible is bound to happen soon and he needs to be there for it''. She laughs, ''he's probably right babe''. ''Probably''.
Sometime during her slumber Daisy wakes from feeling the slightest of pressure on her stomach. She stays silent and still when she hears Ward start to whisper. He's laying his head on her stomach, ear by her belly button. ''I love you''. He tells their baby who can't even hear or blink yet, but it's a beautiful moment and Daisy keeps her eyes closed. ''I love you so much, I promise to keep you and mommy safe no matter what. No one is going to hurt you''. She feels his lips press into her skin, he buries his face into her hips for a fraction of a second and then he kisses her again.
And Daisy is the luckiest woman in the world. ''I don't care if you have three eyes and twelve fingers, I will always love you''. She finally falls asleep to Grant breathing promises into her skin.