Another Asgardian
Knight’s Tale
Chapter 2
Another Asgardian
Emma
The commander had gotten the call only a few hours ago. She was on a black ops rescue missions with the army special forces. Ever since her near death experience two years ago, she has been contracted out by Shield to help with difficult missions within the military. The military was close to her heart, and with her newfound abilities, she was determined to help them anyway she can.
For as long as she can remember, it was always her dream to get into the military as her father had. Her whole family had a very impressive record. That be either in military ranks or shield ranks. Her family had a mixture of both, including her grandmother who was a shield scientist and an agent. But the one that she took most after was her father, James Knight. He was a Navy SEAL and was an Admiral in the Navy as well. He doesn’t go on many missions now; he mostly does the delegating. But he was her greatest supporter and hero.
A few years ago, there was a particularly rough mission that Navy special forces and Marine special forces had to teamed up on, ended up being a huge trap. But because it was a black ops mission, the details of the mission were swept under the rug. But that mission, that was the day that changed Emma’s life.
See, she grew up hearing the stories of Captain America and all the amazing things he had accomplished. She admired the strength and bravery he had to go through with such a procedure and what he did to save his country. But what many are not aware of, including the top spies of shield, except for a select few, was that the super soldier serum that was supposedly gone forever, well turns out that was not true.
Emma’s great aunt, Peggy Carter, passed on this secret through the family to only the most trusted and worthy. Emma had an Aunt, Sharon was her name, that was a little too full of herself and ended up going a different route than the rest, and she was never told of the secret.
Peggy says that Dr. Erskine swore her aunt to secrecy. Told her that this vial should only be given to a worthy candidate that had the same heart and mind as Steve Rogers. The vial was passed to Peggy’s sister-in-law, Amanda, who married Peggy’s brother, who also ended up being a secret founder of shield. Not many knew of her, but she was okay with that.
From there, the vial and story were passed on to Amanda’s daughter, Amelia. Amelia was a brilliant mind and was a lead scientist at shield for many many years. But still, no worthy candidate had presented itself to the secret keepers of the family.
Amelia then passed the serum to her daughter Sherry. She worked her way up shield ranks pretty quickly while her sister, Sharon, went on to work for the CIA. Amelia had observed the sisters closely and determined that Sherry was the more logical choice as Sharon was just looking for the next ego boost.
During one mission that shield assisted the military with, Sherry met a young man named James Knight. The two had an instant connection and later married and had a child. That child’s name was Emma Margaret Knight.
Emma grew up with qualities of all the successful women and men in the family. She dreamed of protecting loved ones and her country. Graduating high school early, she showed high intelligence, and joined the Navy, following in her fathers’ footsteps.
Sherry had discussed her idea with her mother and grandmother and eventually Peggy herself. But unfortunately, the decision to discuss things with Emma never came around. The decision was made to save Emma’s life instead.
Emma had been knocked unconscious trying to protect her team and when she was taken back to the hospital, it turned out that she had more damage than they originally thought. She was in a coma for about 2 weeks, when Emma’s mother had decided that she would go through with the procedure. She knows it was shellfish of her in a way, but she didn’t want to lose her daughter. She also knew that her daughter was meant for more and Sherry’s mother and Peggy both agreed as well.
Sherry and Amelia had her transferred to a facility away from shield and the military. Having the connections they did, helped in their favor by keeping it under the radar.
Setting up Emma for the procedure, they gave the young soldier the super soldier serum. It was technically a success, but all they could do was wait for Emma to awaken.
Emma remembers waking up very disorientated. She couldn’t figure out why nothing was hurting, or why she could hear what felt like everything in the quiet room.
Her first memory after waking up was seeing her mothers face leaning over her with tears in her eyes. It had scared her and all she could whisper out was, “Mom? What happened?” She asked while trying to sit up. She remembers jumping in to save her team, then the world going black.
“Oh honey, you were badly injured. You have been in a coma for about 2 weeks.” Her mother informed her. Emma’s eyes had widened with shock. But she was confused, if she had been that badly hurt, why didn’t she feel any pain now? She glanced around and didn’t even see bandages or lot of machines around. And if she was that badly injured, then there would be much more equipment and pain involved.
“What happened to me mom?” Her mom was quiet for a few minutes, then sighed and gripped Emma’s hand.
“Please don’t be angry with me sweetie... please don’t.” Her mother had started out saying. Continuing, “Do you remember the family secret that has been passed down for generations. Aunt Peggy’s secret?” Emma nodded, not understanding yet. She had been told the secret not too long ago.
“We chose you honey.” Her mom whispered. Emma looked at her with furrowed brows. “You chose me? What does…” but then it clicked. Emma gasped and her hands flew to her mouth in shock.
“Does that mean… that...” But Emma couldn’t get the words out. Her mom just nodded. “Yeah sweetheart. You were given the super soldier serum. Your grandmother and Peggy and I were going to talk to you about it when you came back from your mission, but we never got the chance to ask your permission. You have been exactly what we have been waiting for Emma.”
Emma still couldn’t believe that it had happened. She pulled the covers back from her body and swung her legs over the side of the bed to stand up. She was looking at her arms and legs. They had more defined muscle on them and she noticed her skin even looked smoother.
Running her fingers through her hair, it was fuller and softer too. She saw a mirror over in the corner and walked over to it, wanting to see the changes. But she was surprised that she honestly didn’t look too different. Emma turned back to her mom and saw her grandma Amelia standing next to her now as well. She was so shocked she hadn’t heard her come in.
“Why don’t I look different? When Captain Rogers was given the serum it changed everything?” Emma asked. Her mom chuckled, “Honey, you were already in the top physical condition, Captain Rogers was not. It just enhanced some abilities and your strength, but it didn’t need to change much of your body type. It just perfected some genes and trimmed your body. But you didn’t need to go from a 5’4” person to a 6’2” person.” She smiled.
Emma turned back to look at the mirror and smiled. Turning back around to look at her Mom and Grandma, “So… what next?” She smirked. The two just laughed and hugged her. They knew they had made the right choice.
Since that moment, she had been training and learning what she could do physically with her new improved enhancements. It was amazing the things that she could do now. Run without getting tired for much longer now. Lift things that weighed thousands of pounds.
Her mind, and senses were clearer. She could think quicker. And with her enhanced self, shield started to take notice. Thankfully she was no stranger to them, but they sure were shocked about learning they had a super soldier in the ranks. It was still under wraps how that came to be, but they wanted her on their side immediately. They had brought Emma on with some persuasion to become an Agent for them. Her specialty though was assisting the Military.
Back to the present, she had been informed about Captain Rogers a few months ago. Her mother had told her that they found Rogers frozen in the ice and that he was working on being acclimated to the world. Emma couldn’t wait to meet Steve Rogers, but didn’t want to overwhelm him and, more importantly, she still had a job to do.
Fury had called and left her a message personally about a other world issue that was happening. She was briefed on the Thor showdown that had happened, and had been approached about the Avengers Initiative as well, so she was expecting a call sooner or later. Unfortunately, when the call came through, she was not in service.
Quickly calling in a favor, she had a shield quinjet pick her up and get her ass to Germany right away.
“Commander. Captain Rogers may need your help. Coordinates were sent to you. Get there yesterday.”
That was Fury’s voicemail. She sent a message back just saying that she was on her way. Fury was one of the only top clearance agents to know her true background and was aware leading up to it. He was friends with her father from younger years, so he was an important part of her life. Though not many people were made aware of that.
Gearing up into her shield uniform, she doubled checked her two pistols on her thighs and clipped on her repulse cannons that were a gift from Tony Stark when they met last year. Learning of her history, they became closer and thought she could use a little assistance.
Its just a thick simple bracelet on each wrist when not active, but when she clicked them together, they transform into a mini repulse cannon that is a much smaller version of what Stark uses in his Iron Man suit. Enough force to blast away thick rock and some bad guys when needed.
She was just getting things in place when the pilot yelled back to her, “Approaching the drop off point Commander.”
“Copy that. Can you get me close by, without alerting anyone that we are here ya think?” She asked. She wanted to keep her presence hidden for the moment.
“Absolutely.” With that, the jet dropped down below the buildings. The ramp lowered, and she ran out shouting, “Thanks!”
Running down the street, getting her com to the right channel, she could hear Natasha talking. Getting around the corner she could hear someone yelling, “KNEEL” very loudly.
Hiding at a building corner, she saw who she assumes was Loki, walking through a crowd of people, who were kneeling and terrified. He had some weird looking golden antlers. “Alright, that’s weird.” Emma muttered to herself.
Focusing more on the crowd, she saw an older gentleman stand up. “Oh no…” She said, starting to walk closer. She had a hand on one of her guns, looking to where she could try and get closer without hurting any civilians.
She couldn’t make out the conversation happening, but she saw Loki raise his scepter at the older man. Before she could do anything though, she saw someone falling from the jet that was above the crowd and saw the blast from the scepter reflect back and knock Loki down on his face.
She paused and let out a small excited gasp, “Holy shit, that’s Captain America.” Getting closer to the crowd, but keeping herself hidden a little bit while she listened to them talking.
Switching to 1st person – Emma POV
Rogers stood up and walked towards Loki, “You know, the last time I was in Germany and saw a man standing above everybody else, we ended up disagreeing.”
Loki snorted, “The soldier. A man out of time.” He laughed. Steve answered back, “I’m not the one who’s out of time.”
Suddenly the quinjet that Steve had leapt from came back into view with the PA system on, “Loki, drop the weapon and stand down.” I looked up at the quinjet, then glanced back at Loki and Captain America.
I saw Loki give the captain a smirk and I saw him grip the scepter tightly suddenly. I reached up and pressed my com, “Nat move. Now!” I said quickly. Natasha and I had worked together quite a few times in the last few years. Thankfully she didn’t question the instructions and just moved, but then I heard her on the coms. “Commander? That you?” she questioned.
“Hey Nat! Sorry I am late.” I laughed into the com. I started running towards the Captain and Loki. They started fighting because as soon as Loki had fired at the quinjet, Steve threw his shield at Loki, but that didn’t seem to make a difference. Loki just knocked the shield down out of the way.
Just as Loki threw Steve to the ground, I jumped up and over Steve and sparta kicked Loki in the chest. This took him by surprise and I was able to knock him back pretty hard. He had went down to one knee for a moment then stood back up.
“Howdy Rudolph.” I smirked at him and dropped into a fighting stance. He theatrically dusted off his clothes, “Now you, who are you my dear?” He asked in a smirk. Raising my eyebrow at him, “Oh come on. You are telling me you haven’t heard of me? I’m insulted.” And I rushed forward and started trying to hit Loki. He was fast and a lot stronger than I gave him credit for. He caught my arm and pulled me up and over his shoulder and I flew into a concreate siding.
Groaning from the hit, I looked up and saw Steve was already engaged in fighting again. Getting knocked down again, Loki walked over to Steve and shoved his scepter into the back of his head.
“Kneel.” Loki said to him smugly. I saw Steve look back at me and he motioned his head very subtly towards Loki. Hoping I was getting his silent signal, I ran towards Steve and jumped up over his back, “Not today!” I said as I activated my repulse bracelets. I fired a blast at Loki’s face and he flew back a bit but it didn’t knock him down.
As I landed on my feet, Loki was ready for me and caught me in the chest with a kick and again I went flying back.
“God Dammit! Come on!” I slammed my fist down on the ground, but just as I was going to rush forward, I could hear AC/DC start to play over the PA speakers of the quinjet. Then I could hear over the coms, “Agent Romanoff, did you miss me?” Both the Captain and I looked up to see Iron Man come flying in and blasts Loki with both of his repulse cannons which knocked Loki to the ground pretty hard.
Iron man landed and brought up every weaponry the suit had and aimed it at Loki. I walked over and joined Iron Man with my hands raised as well, aiming my blasters at him and looked at him with my one eyebrow raised.
“Make your move, Reindeer Games.” I heard Tony say. I smirked, seeing as I had called him Rudolph earlier.
I glanced to my right and saw Steve walk over to us, getting his shield set back on his arm. Loki put his hands up and surrendered and I watched his armor and large head piece materialize away.
“Good Move.” I said. “Now, on the jet. Let’s go.” I walked over and grabbed Loki’s arm and started walking over towards where the quinjet had landed, with Loki firmly in my grip.
Turning my head over my shoulder, “lets go boys.”
[On the Quinjet]
I was sitting down in the pilot seat next to Natasha when Director Fury’s voice came over the com system.
“Agent Romanoff, you got him?”
“Yes Sir. With the help of an added player.” She replied while looking over at me with a smirk. Natasha and I get a long very well and have done a handful of missions together. And I owe her and Barton with perfecting my fighting abilities.
“Good. I’m glad the Commander was able to make it in time. So, has he said anything yet?” Fury asked back. I answered this time, “Not a word.” And I turned back to glance at Loki. He was already looking at me when our eyes met. He gave me a smirk then turned back to look at the wall.
“Just get him here. We are low on time.” Both Natasha and I answered back simultaneously “Sir.”
Looking over to Nat, “You got this for a minute?” indicating to the controls. She nodded back at me and I turned and stood, walking over to Tony and Steve. They looked like they were having a little disagreement or something.
They were huddled together talking. “Hello Tony. Nice to see you again. Didn’t know you would be here too.” I saw out of the corner of my eye, Steve suddenly stands up straighter, and was just looking at me. “Hello again Emma. Glad you could make it! I was more of surprise assest today.” Tony said back. He gave me a kind of one arm hug, since he was still in his Iron Man suit. “Didn’t know you were going to be here either Commander. Last I heard you were on a mission with the Military again.” I nodded back, “Yeah, Fury wasn’t 100% sure if I was going to make it. I haven’t even been home yet. I immediately got on a jet to make it here in time.”
I turned to look at Steve and stepped forward, “Hello Cap, its nice to finally meet you. My name is Emma Knight, or otherwise known as Commander.” I reached my hand out to shake his. He raised his hand and gripped mine, “Umm Hi, its.. Its umm, Its nice to meet you too!” He stumbled out. I grinned at his shyness. “Steve Rogers ma’am, or Captain America. But please don’t call me that. Please just call me Steve.” He let go of my hand but was still just staring at me.
“Then please, just call me Emma.” I smiled back at him. He blushed a little then nodded.
“Those were some good moves back there. Where did you learn to fight like that?” Steve asked me. I was curious if he was told how alike we actually are yet. Deciding to wait to confirm if he had, “I’ve been training since I could walk actually. But Natasha and Barton have helped me tremendously with perfecting my styles. As well as my father and mother.” Steve looked confused at the last ones.
“My father is an Admiral in the navy and was a SEAL. My mother was a shield agent. I mostly took after my father and became a SEAL as well. Not quite an Admiral yet though, “I laughed. “ just a Commander.” His eyes widened at that.
“Wow, that’s... That’s Amazing.” Steve remarked. “Thank you. I bet that’s a little weird for you isn’t it?” I asked back. He gave me a questioning look, “Seeing a woman be that active in the Military?” He sighed but chuckled at it. “You have no idea, but its very impressive. My time was holding women back it seems, but your time, a few of the women I have met are some of the strongest people I know.” I blushed at that comment.
Suddenly the jet rocked really hard and Steve reached out and grabbed my arm to stabilize me. Looking down at where his hand was then glancing back up at him, he didn’t seem to notice that he did it. He still hadn’t released me, so I reached up and lightly tapped his hand.
He pulled his hand away like I burned him, but I smiled, “Thank you.” He just nodded at me and I winked and quickly made my way back up to the front of the jet and got in the co-pilot seat again. I heard Steve follow me up to see what was going on.
Pulling on my headset I heard Natasha, “Where the hell is this coming from?” Thunder rumbled again and I helped fight the sudden wind change with Natasha.
I glanced back at Loki and saw him looking around a little bit as well with a worried look on his face. I glanced up at Steve who was standing behind my chair and nodded towards Loki. He turned to look too, seeing the same worried expression on our prisoners face.
“What, scared of a little lightning?” Steve asked. Loki simply said while looking around, “I’m not overly fond of what follows.”
Steve looked back at me, but my brain was already running to the conclusion of what that meant. Before I could say anything I heard a thump on top of the jet.
“Shit…” I muttered. Natasha looked over at me in question. “Boys, I would grab your things.” Indicating for Stark to put his helmet back on and for Steve to grab his shield. They both hustled at my insistence.
The jet jerked to the side violently and a vortex of wind came through the cabin all of a sudden. “What the hell?” I yelled out. I turned and looked and saw the ramp coming down. “Ummm guys?” I said while grabbing the controls to steady the jet the best I could while still trying to see what was happening. Natasha was also fighting the control with me.
I heard a thunk of metal and two grunts of pain. I turned and saw Tony was on top of Steve, both lying on the ground. Tony hopped up quickly and went to start walking out of the jet.
“Now there’s this guy? Who is this guy?” Tony asked. Natasha looked over at me, “Another Asgardian?” I nodded. “Yeah, that was Loki’s brother, Thor I’m pretty sure.”
Steve asked, “Is he a friendly?” He was looking at me. I nodded, “Yeah… Well for earth he is. But if he is after Loki, I’m not sure what his plan is.”
Tony added, “Doesn’t matter. If he frees Loki or kills him, then the tesseract is lost.” I turned back saw Tony getting ready to jump out of the jet.
“Stark! Get your ass back here. That is an order.” I yelled out. Steve also yelled, “We need a plan.”
“Sorry Commander and Captain, but I’m going to have to decline that order.” And with that, he jumped out of the back of the jet.
“Damn it Stark!” I yelled back, even though he couldn’t hear me.
“Captain, I’m going to need you to go get him.” I said, looking to Steve. He nodded at me and picked up his shield again, walking towards the ramp.
“Ummm, Emma…. I think Rogers should sit this one out. They are gods after all.” Natasha said to me.
“There is only one God ma’am, and he sure doesn’t dress like that. And I was given an order by a superior, I think I’m gonna listen to her.” Steve responded then turned and winked at me.
He then spun back around and ran, grabbing a parachute as he jumped. I pressed the button to get the ramp closed so we could stabilize the jet.
“I think someone has a crush.” Nat smirked at me. Rolling my eyes at her but inside, honestly I was giddy that THE Captain America just winked at me. Nat looked over at me, “Hmmmm maybe there are two someone’s that have a crush.” I reached over and wacked her in the shoulder.
“Shut up.” I said in as much of serious tone as I could manage. Natasha just rolled her eyes back at me.
**AN - Still a little slow at the moment. I actually cant wait to get to Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron with this character.
Comments help me doing things quicker.. just sayin. Lol
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