Chapter 13
Jemma and Fitz were standing over Banner’s shoulder when The Director walked up to them.
“I just got some word through the grape vine… A Mojave relocation camp was liberated by a group of unknown individuals…”
He put a picture down on the desk.
“How did you get this?” Fitz asked
“Project STAR has eyes and ears everywhere.”
The picture was of Daisy, Skye, Scott and a familiar looking man running down a corridor.
“This was pulled from the wreckage about 24 hours ago. Any idea who the blonde man is?”
Fitz looked closer.
“No way…”
“is that…” Jemma asked, peering over his shoulder.
“THOR?” the two said in shock
The two explained to the director and the others who Thor was.
“Asgardian?” Danvers asked “I didn’t realize they were still around. When I was out in space, they were almost as much legends as they were on Earth. No one hears much from them anymore.”
“So this guy is literally a god?” Rodgers asked
“Well, not technically.” Fitz began.
“with arms that size who the hell cares.” Jemma said before telling him she was kidding.
“Can he help?” The director asked
“Definitely.”
“Great, then we need to get to them before Mojave does. Danvers, Rodgers, you’re up.”
“Sir, I think it would be best if…” Fitz began to say
“No… I need you two to help Dr. Banner.”
The Director stepped closer to the two.
“Look, I know what this looks like, but this is important. The man’s life is at stake. He won’t admit it, but his life depends on that control unit. His DNA is unstable. If he goes green again, he’s going to die.”
“Why’d you tell them that?” Banner asked, having overheard.
“My priority is keeping you from turning into a pile of green goo. I would think you’d appreciate that.” The Director snapped back.
Danvers and Rogers returned in their uniforms.
“First time you two get to go out together in a while.” Banner joked.
“Well, you know what that means, ‘Uncle Bruce…” Danvers said as the two exited through a door while Banner face palmed.
“What was that about.”
“Jimmy…” The director said “Don’t worry, I’ll go keep an eye on him, he loves me. You three get to work.”
“Who’s Jimmy?” Fitz asked.
“Danvers and Rogers hooked up and had a kid…” Banner said bluntly “keeps me up all night with his crying…”
“If we all get out of this, maybe we can set up a playdate with Scotty and Sprout… I mean he is basically their half-brother…” Jemma said in jest before explaining to the confused Banner about the twins.
“This interdimensional stuff is giving me a head ache…” Banner said after she’d finished.
“Tell us about it.”
“Where are they?” A voice yelled from downstairs.
The one they called “Number Four” burst up into the main area.
“Where are they? Are they still here?” he asked again as he yanked down the hood of his sweater. “They shouldn’t have left, he’s coming…”
Fitz and Jemma took a step back.
“STARK!?!” the pair gasped.