Someone Will Love You, But Someone Isn't Me

''I know what you did''. Kebo says as he walks up to John, who for once since the last few days, doesn't have Ward glued to his hip. After Garrett was injected with the GH-325 serum Grant refused to leave his side, worried about side effects or if he was too weak someone could use that to their advantage and try to hurt him. Hydra agents are afraid of John, far more afraid of Ward yes, but you can't ever trust anyone here.

But a few moments ago Garrett sent Ward to talk to a few agents about an upcomimg mission and Kebo took this fleeting oportunity to confront Garrett over the truth. He just knows the other man had something to do with Skye being hurt, it was timed too well. Something just doesn't add up, and yes Ward is blind when it comes to John but his skills are better than this, especailly if Kebo senses something wrong. Ward shouldn't be so quick to assume the best about John.

So far Garrett hasn't shown any reaction to the serum except he looks a thousand times better, he has more energy, everyone can sense the relief in both Garrett and Ward. Their goal for the last nearly twenty years has finally been reached. Garrett is going to live and that's all Ward has ever wanted, Kebo not so much. He wants John to rot in hell where he belongs, Ward is too good for him, he's screwed up his life enough.

John it seems wasn't paying attention because he claps Kebo on the shoulder and says, ''what'd you say son?'' Garrett's cheeks are flushed his breathing even, any idiot could see he's never been better. Kebo wants to spit, punch John and then kick Ward's ass for this. Where's the justice? Why does a man like John get to live when so many innocent people die? It's not fair, Kebo's hands twitch towards his gun.

''Don't call me son''.

Garrett finally looks over to him and rolls his eyes, ''what's on your mind? If you're looking for your boyfriend he's talking to Ronald about a mission''.

''Not looking for Ward, looking for you actually''.

''What do you want Kebo?''

''I know what you did''.

Garrett looks confused for a moment but quickly wipes it away. ''you'll have to be more specific kid, I've done a lot of things in my life''.

''You know playing dumb might work on your Golden Boy over there but it can't fool me. I know you had Skye shot. Just like I also know the whole cracking the flashdrive was just a tool to get Ward to Skye at that exact moment. You knew he'd find her on time, you had one of your Hydra goons shoot her, knew Ward wouldn't leave him alive so then nothing could be traced back to you. Just like you also knew Ward would do anything to save her.

Even go as far to work with Shield on a miracle drug that could save her, the same shit in Coulson is now in both you and Skye. Now that would be just an odd coincidence wouldn't it? Surely you're not that clever right? It would be ridiculous to assume you'd go to that much trouble, putting Ward's wife on the line just to save yourself? And oh hell even if she died you'd still win because nothing would be standing in your way.

You'd have Ward all to yourself again, Skye wouldn't be able to cloud his judgement, be able to turn him against you. Which you know that's inevitable, eventually he's going to leave you. Especially when he finds about what you did to his wife, and sure you can threaten me and kill me to shut me up. But you do that and Ward will most definitely realize how much of a monster you are.

This little plan of yours was doomed the second you ordered that Hydra agent to pull the trigger. And I swear to god if Ward wasn't in this room I'd put a bullet in your face for the damage you've done to him, the pain you've caused Skye''.

It's probably the most Kebo has ever said to Garrett, who looks surprised, he isn't quite sure what to say. Instead his loud laughter fills the base and Grant glances over to them. Yeah Kebo still hasn't forgiven him for being punched in the face a few days earlier. John throws an arm over Kebo's shoulder and leads him further away from earshot, away from Ward. Who has one eye on the agent in front of him and the other on his best friend and mentor.

''I'll give it to you Kebo you've got balls''. ''Ew''. Garrett shifts so his back is to Ward because he's fully aware that the man is perfect in the art of reading lips.

''Let's say I did have something to with Skye being shot just for fun. Ward wouldn't do a damn thing, want to know why?''

''Oh I have a feeling you're about to tell me''.

''Because I made him loyal to me, like a dog. Ward will never turn on me he will never betray me, hell the man gave up his wife for me. Nothing you do or say will convince him that I am the bad guy in this situation. I made him he owes me for everything, Ward is a smart man he won't turn on the one person who's never left him, who rescused him from a life in jail''. John looks so smug with himself Kebo wants to punch his mouth.

Instead he just rubs his head and says, ''the fact that you just called my friend a dog I'm having a hard time getting over that one. You're a sick son of a bitch you know that?''

John gives him a smile, ''yeah so is Ward''.

''That's where you're wrong. You see some people are just born evil, that's you. You brain washed Ward made him into this perfect little weapon and the one time he disobeyed you, you just couldn't stand it could you? You couldn't punish Ward fully like you wanted when you first found out about Skye. It took a lot of waiting to get your revenge but you did. Just admit it John you tried to kill her and save yourself. Two birds one stone''.

There's a look in Garrett's eye, a warning. And Kebo just knows deep in his gut.

''Kid I have no idea what you're talking about''. He gives Kebo a slight punch to the shoulder and just walks away, like nothing happened. Kebo wants to grab him by the arm and just punch him repeatedly but Ward wouldn't like that.

After a pack of beer and calling Skye who doesn't answer, Kebo finally has had enough of Ward's tantrum. He finds the other man on a laptop in the makeshift kitchen area. it's nothing more than a mini fridge and some boxes of cereal on the floor. A plastic table with arm chairs rests in the center, where Ward seems like he's engrossed on whatever is on the screen but Kebo knows better.

''My face is fine by the way''.

Grant doesn't answer or show any other sign that he's aware Kebo is in the room.

''Boss you know I'm just trying to protect you and Skye''.

The mention of his wife has Ward finally looking over to his friend.

''Kebo if you want to protect me, stay away from John''.

''God can't you see he's who you need protection from?''

''John has been nothing but''-

''I swear to god if you say the words good or helpful you're going to be the one with a bloody nose''.

This isn't the first conversation the pair has had about Garrett, when they first met Kebo tried to get to Ward early, save him from the monster.

But John had already sunk his claws into the man so deep it was too late.

He still tries though, and now that Skye has been nearly killed because of John, Kebo is more insistant than ever. Garrett has gotten away with a lot of shit and if Ward were to just see that, he could escape his mentor's clutches. But judging by the look on Grant's face, Kebo's words have no effect. He might as well be talking to a brick wall.

''We're done talking about this. He didn't have anything to do with Skye, I understand why you came to that conclusion but it just didn't happen. It was an accident people are shot in the field all the time''.

Kebo crosses his arms, ''you trying to convince me or yourself that?''

Grant just scowls at him and after a beat leave the room, the two don't speak for another three days.

Ward is at the punching bag again the recent mission fresh in his mind, John had him and a team break into a wearhouse and steal a few weapons. It was simple enough no one was hurt everyone got in and out alive and without a hitch. Shield didn't make an appearance, it was a sucuccessful mission. But Ward just can't shake this bad feeling off, he hasn't slept well. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that Kebo left two days ago without a word.

Could also be he's never seen John this healthy this active before, Ward is happy for him. After all these years their goal is finally complete. Ward's days at worrying and finding a cure for his father figure are over. Grant still worries about him of course, that's something he'll probably never be able to turn off. Just like his love for Skye. When he thinks of Skye after just having her in his arms days ago, it's hard for him to concentrate.

And how she almost died, her bloody face keeps him up at night. The thought of living without her makes him want to cry all over again. Kebo won't tell him if he's spoke to her and Ward broke down and called her last night. But she didn't answer. Not knowing if she's alright is worse than anything, she could be dead and he'd never know. Never get the chance to say goodbye, to tell her he loved her one last time.

Sometimes when he's washing his hands he can see her blood still under his fingertips, that day comes back to him all over again and it takes a long time to compose himself. If Garrett senses anything off he doesn't show it, in fact he's been a little more stand off-ish these past couple days. Is it because of the conversation he and Kebo had? Ward knows it had to of been about Skye, Kebo needs to be careful accusing John of things if that's what he was doing.

As if he knew Ward was thinking of him, Kebo walks into the small training room his expression sad. Putting Ward on high alert but before he can comment Kebo starts speaking.

''Look I'm not going to apologize for what I said about John. I can tell you what a cruel son of a bitch he is all day long but until you believe it, I'm just wasting my breath. You may not believe he had your wife shot but I do. I can't get ahold of her though, she's probably still recovering. What the hell was in that serum Simmons gave her anyway?''

Ward shrugs, ''I have no idea. All I know is it saved her life and John's''.

''Well don't punch me again if I don't leap for joy where Garrett is concerned''.

There's a pause and then Kebo chuckles like Ward punches him in the face all the time and waves off Grant's attempt at an apology.

''I shouldn't have pushed you mate. How'd your mission go?''

And the two continue on as if their arguement nothing ever happened.

It's a week later that Ward's world turns on it's side once more. He's cleaning weapons in the back of a room when Garrett walks in with Raina at his side. There are a few boxes in his way so John can't see Ward from his line of sight. Which was his first mistake, and the second is about to be revealed very soon.

''Ward will never go for this''.

Grant can almost hear the eye roll Garrett gives before he responds, ''Ward will fall in line like he always does''.

''Even after Skye?''

''She survived, he's fine. Grant will do this mission without a problem. Now that I'm no longer a walking corpse it's time for our next plan''.

''Going after Shield isn't a good idea. We don't have the man power''.

''Ward is all the man power I need, Flowers''.

Grant flushes with pride, it's rare Garrett ever compliments him. He lives for John's approval.

''You'd be wise to watch over your pet John''. Raina purs and Ward's hands tense on a gun.

''Grant knows his place and if you were smart you'd remember yours. Don't tell me how to handle Ward I know better than anyone''.

There's an edge to Garrett's tone that Ward recognizes, Raina needs to tread carefully.

''I'm not afraid of you John and neither is Coulson. If you want to attack the Playground you're going to need more men''.

Attack the Playground? Why didn't John tell him any of this? It's Ward's job, why was he kept in the dark?

''All in due time Flowers''.

''Ward won't let you put Skye in danger again, you know that''.

''As long as he gets me results I don't give a shit what he does''.

''Even if he leaves you for her?''

''He won't, didn't do it when Shield first fell, won't do it now''.

Raina smiles and it's not kind, ''and what are you going to do about if he does?''

''Skye will fall in line just like Ward''.

''Whatever you say John''.

That conversation stays with him all night, he doesn't get much sleep. What the hell did John mean by falling in line? And if she doesn't, Grant doesn't even want to think about what would happen. One thing he knows for sure, he has to protect Skye. He won't let her be hurt again.