Interlude Bill Foster
Bill Foster knew the Shield was not going to cure Ava. She was too good an asset. However, they could not leave Shield. Ava was like a daughter to him, he wanted to protect her at all costs. However, they could not leave. Shield would find them anywhere. Ava's powers were distinctive enough to let them know it was her. She was still a few years old. A few years behind him finally ...
He couldn't admit it.
He didn't want to lose her.
There seemed to be no hope. Until the literal Nordic god appeared. Loki, God of Mischief. The Shield considered him a threat because of his plans for world domination. Bill was not interested in this. Not until this god started playing with atoms. Mysterious energy penetrating every atom on Earth. Bill looked fascinated at it. His lab colleagues were mostly focused on proving themselves during this anomaly and winning a promotion. And Bill just stared at it. It was beautiful. He never thought it was possible. Act like that on atoms. To be such a powerful deity. Really, Loki was a god. The Shield was wrong that him to be just an arrogant conqueror. He was a god. He could affect all of reality.
Everyone was afraid it was a trap. Bomb. Another egomaniac's evil plan.
However, Bill then looked at Ava who had run over to him. She cried with relief. Some of the pain from her condition is gone. She wasn't fully cured, but it was a breakthrough. Bill hugged her.
"He did it, didn't he? That god? I never felt like this. Not since the accident," Ava said.
"Yes, that's him. Real God of Mischief. I've always been a Lutheran, but now I'm going to convert. Apparently the Vikings were right," said Bill.
"He can heal me completely?" Ava asked. Bill had not seen such hope in her for a long time. Since becoming a Ghost, Ava has been cold and ruthless. But now she was smiling. Bill's heart was full of gratitude. He didn't care how much Loki could kill. He didn't care that he wanted to be king. He made Ava smile!
"We have to go to him. I'll beg him on my knees," Ava was saying.
"Relax, Ava, we need to think things through first," said Bill.
"I don't want to think. I want to be healthy. And he can do it. I will kill the whole Shield for him for my health. Then no one will stand in his way to power," Ava said.
"I know he has kidnapped Agent Barton again and Dr. Selvig is on his way to him as well. But we don't know where to find him, Ava," said Bill.
"I will find him. I will look for this Dr. Selvig. He is going to Loki. I will also go there. He will offer Loki my services. And he will heal me in return," Ava said.
"You have to be careful, Ava. He thinks himself better than humans. And well, he's right. He's a god after all. But you have to be respectful of him," Bill said.
"Of course. He's already done more for me than Shield has over the years. I'll be respectful. I'll plead on my knees. I'll tell him he's right. People have to kneel in front of him. This is my chance. I can be well," Ava said.
Bill hugged her again. He knew they had no choice. They will become traitors. But he didn't care. Ava needed help. He swore he would protect her and help her. He can finally keep his promise. Loki obviously won't help them out of kindness of heart, but if Ava is respectful and he steals any of Shield's plans, Loki may agree.
"I know Ava. I'm just worried. He's actually your only chance," said Bill.
"I have to show him somehow that I'm on his side. I have to kill some Avenger. Maybe Thor? Loki hates him," Ava said in an excited voice.
"Better not to risk it with another god. Besides, I think Loki wants to personally kill those who disturbed him," Bill said.
"So I will deliver someone to him personally. If not Thor then who?" Ava asked.
"I'm afraid Loki may only hate one other person besides Thor. Bruce Banner, Hulk. He got beaten up by him," Bill said.
"So I'll take him to Loki. Let Loki get his revenge," Ava said.
"Ava you can't take any chances with the Hulk," Bill said.
"I'll be fine. He can't hit the Ghost" Ava smiled angrily.
"Nevertheless, it's risky. Even if he doesn't hit you, are you going to take the Hulk to Loki? To get Loki beaten up again?" Bill argued.
"You're right. He must be in his human body. It will take trick, not strength," Ava said.
"Yes, Ava. But first, steal all Director Fury's files. Especially the Avengers files. I'll do that too. Loki will be interested in our information. I will also offer him his services. He won't have to control me like he controls Selvig. I do it because he can heal you, Ava, "said Bill.
"Thank you. Since my parents died, you are the only one who cares about me. Think. I'll be normal again. I'll be able to go to college, have a boyfriend, play. I'll be healthy," Ava said.
"Yes, Ava. But first we have to help Loki gain control of the world. It won't be easy. We don't want another alien army," Bill said.
"I know. But I don't care that he brought an army. If he didn't show up, I'd still be working for Shield. And I have got nothing for it. He gave me hope. He took some of my pain. He's my god and I will kneel before him," Ava said. .
"I understand.I will look for any books on myths and Loki. We must properly welcome our new king," Bill said.
"I'll steal the Shield files and take care of the Banner," Ava said.
Ava is gone.
Bill knew they were traitors.
However, Ava never got the chance.
It's not that he didn't care about the fate of the world. However, he had promised himself years ago that he would help her. And finally there was a chance.
A chance in the form of a Norse god.
Bill immediately began packing. He had to take everything as quickly as possible before Shield realized that they had betrayed them.
Good thing Ava always destroyed cameras when she entered his lab. Everyone considered it an anomaly. But the truth was, she wanted to have private conversations with him. Nobody will suspect anything. Ava always destroyed the cameras. It was normal.
They had to hurry before they were discovered.
Bill left the lab.
Ava will be fine.
They will give Loki everything. Blueprints, schematics, every secret plan of Fury, even Banner. Loki will get power. He will be their king.
All for your health, Ava.