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Daisy stood before the others.
“So, that’s where we stand. We help these chess people; they give us a new engine for the plane.”
“So you’re trying Gonzales’ method of doing things?” Fitz asked
“I’m not sold on this plan and it was my idea…” Daisy said “Besides, I’m not in charge. I don’t have the right to tell you what to do.”
“You’ve been acting like a leader.” Jemma said.
“Don’t start. I’m not leadership material. If anyone here is in charge it’s Scott.”
“Why me? Jemma and Fitz are older than me.”
“Only by a few months and you’re the pilot.”
“Since when did that count for anything?” He said “Tell you what, let’s put it to a vote. All in favor of making Daisy team captain?” he said raising his hand.
“Put that down.” She said, pulling his arm down.
“OK fine…” he said “Temporary captain?”
“SCOTT…”
“OK, you win, I’ll drop it.”
“Going back to the original subject...” Barry began “I think we should stay here and get this over with. Going there and coming back will only waste time and jumps.”
“Well, that’s surprising, coming from you.” Thawne said.
“This will only take, what, a few hours? Who knows how long it would take if we backtracked?”
“OK then.” Daisy said “It’s settled.”
A few minutes later, the team met up with Romanoff at the bottom of the hill.
“She can not go dressed in that?” Romanoff said, looking at Seven’s clothes. SHIELD t-shirt and jeans.
“What are you expecting?” Scott asked. “We didn’t exactly pack our tops and tails...”
“I did figure it might be necessary to bring some of my Daisy’s clothes. They’re in the car, you can go change in there.”
“So, we go do this, your folks install the new engine. Where is it?” Daisy asked as she watched the car bounce and thump as Seven tried to change in the backseat.
“It will be here soon, I’ve got my best men coming to take care of everything.”
“Fine.” Scott said as the Mustang-Tesla rolled out of the rear of the plane.
“What’s that for?”
“We’re coming with you.” Daisy said “We’ll stay out of sight, but we’re not letting her go alone.”
Romanoff let ought a sigh but allowed them to follow.
The party was at a rooftop bar downtown. Scott and Daisy set up shop on a nearby roof, Scott having brought the rile they’d stolen several days before and fitted it with a scope. Daisy had brought along the Captain America’s shield the alternate Thor had given them.
“I think it suits you.” Scott said as he got down on the edge of the roof.
“Stop trying.”
“I thought girls like it when guys give them compliments.”
“Digging yourself deeper…”
“Alright, I’ll shut up.” He said “And I was talking about you and that shield.”
“Do you guys always act like this on a mission?” Paul asked
“Kills the tension." Scott said "It’s 3AM and we’re all exhausted.”
“Well can you be quiet please?”
“Sure…”
“Here they come.” Carter said over the radio.
Romanoff and Seven stepped out onto the party floor to gasps and screams.
Seven looked almost like a different person. For one thing, she was smiling. For a split second both Daisy and Scott wondered if Skye was back in control.
“Daisy! Oh I’m so glad you’re alright.” One girl said running up.
“Seven, remember when you asked who Taylor Swift is? You’re talking to her.” Daisy told her look alike over the radio.
“Taylor…” Seven said “Hi there… I’m fine. Thanks, I just felt like wandering. Nothing major. How are you doing?”
“I’m great. You take care and don’t go wandering off again. You scared a lot of people” Taylor said, walking back to her squad.
“You ok Seven?” Scott asked.
“Wow… she’s gorgeous.”
“Focus.” Romanoff whispered in Seven’s ear “You’re supposed to be my girlfriend, remember?”
Celebrity after celebrity came over to talk to Seven.
“We should have brought coffee…” Daisy said as Scott was explaining over the radio who Justin Beiber was “This is gonna take a while.”
“You were right.” Morse said to the woman sitting in the lounge. She looked back inside at the sleeping May.
“Have I ever steered you wrong in all the time I’ve known you?”
“How’s your other little project going?”
“Wonderfully, actually, thanks to you. This one and her organization was a thorn in our side.”
“Here’s your payment.” Morse said, handing the other woman a large case.
“This is nearly twice the agreed amount.”
“You could tell?”
“Bobbi, I’ve worked around this stuff all my life. I know how much 15 kilos should feel.”
“I was feeling generous. She’s exactly like my Millie. When SHIELD had her executed, I never thought I’d love again. I’d kept our wedding dresses on stands in my closet as a memorial to a dream. I’d never thought I’d get to wear them. I owe you so much, Mysiri.”
“What are friends for?” the other woman said, with a wink of her purple eyes. “Are you still going through with the plan?”
“I’m torn.” Morse admitted “This Millie only loves me because I forced her to. Like all the others. My Millie loved me for me. I’m not sure anymore.”
“Is that doubt I hear?”
“More wonder. Is going through all this trouble still worth it? I’ve got her.”
“What happens if the spell is broken? If the gemstone on your crown is taken from you?”
“This little rock?” Morse asked, pointing to the tiara she was wearing.
“That little rock is an Infinity Stone, my dear” Mysiri said “Specifically, the Mind Stone. It only works here. If May were to leave this earth, it’s effects on her would fade and she would remember everything.
“Do you want to see Hydra victorious?” Mysiri asked
“Of course, I live for Hydra.” Morse said, slightly insulted at the insinuation.
Mysiri stood and put her hand on Morse’s shoulder “Then get back a willing partner, not a puppet on a string.”
Morse nodded.
“I’m sorry to have to run, but I have something important to take care of” Mysiri said.