Let's Cause A Little Trouble
''I shouldn't of done that''. Ward's eyes are wide, flicking back and forth from Skye's eyes to her lips. ''Relax robot, it's fine''. ''No it's not I'm sorry Skye''. She runs a hand through her long hair and Ward has a flash of Skye back on the Bus the sun shimmering on her face. A small smile directed his way when she thought he wasn't looking. ''Ward seriously it's fine. Just warning you Grant is more than likely going to punch you in the face''.
Ward sighs softly, licking his lips the faint taste of her still lingering. ''I know you really don't want to stay in that cell, so let's get you out of here. Sound good? You can shower, get some fresh clothes. Are you hungry? You hardly ate what I brought you earlier''. It's still strange to him, someone showing such compassion. Ward can't remember the last time someone was worried about him, if he ate or slept.
Skye holds out her hand coaxing him into coming with her, how can he refuse? Never could deny her anything, the same probably goes for her husband. Ward isn't entirely sure what drove him to kiss her and he knows his counterpart isn't going to be thrilled about it. She was just there with her warm smile and soft skin, looking at him like Daisy used to like she cared. And he just couldn't stop himself, couldn't control what was waking up inside him again.
It makes him feel guilty. Not just because of the kiss but because he feels as if he's disrespecting Kara. Her memory, what they had together. She loved him and how is he repaying that love? By wanting Skye/Daisy wanting her so much the weight of it is hard to bear. Why is he still even here? He should be back at a Hydra base by now figuring out his next move, disappearing from the world. A quiet corner where no one would ever find him. That's his future.
Skye looks over her shoulder to make sure he's following. Her hand warm and smooth against his own, he's missed it. Her. Her touch. How she could make him feel like everything was right in the world. ''I'll grab some of Grant's clothes from our bunk you can shower in there too. Also do you know anyone named Marcus Stanley?'' She asks him as they walk the halls of the Playground quietly. ''No, why?'' ''He's our ticket to go home''.
They enter the bunk and Skye throws him a shirt and jeans. ''I'll be right here if you need anything''. He nods and shuts the bathroom door. He's nearly finished in the shower when he hears raised voices coming from the bedroom. ''You broke him out of Vault D?'' ''You can't just lock him in there like an animal Coulson he didn't do anything wrong''. ''He'd been trying to destroy Shield for months before he became Hive, you really expect us to trust him now?''
''I do actually. I know everyone at Shield hates him but you have always preached from day one ever since I met you that everybody deserves a second chance. Why not him? What makes him so different? He made a mistake Coulson we all do. Don't you think he's suffered enough?'' ''Just because there's another version of me out there that forgave Grant Ward that doesn't mean I'm going to do it here''. Ward hears Skye sigh.
''I'm not asking you to forgive him Coulson. In my world it took me a long time to do that. All I'm saying is he doesn't need to be in Vault D he's not a criminal. What Hive did was awful and disgusting but it wasn't Ward's fault, he shouldn't be punished for something he has no control over''. ''No but he should be punished for the crimes he did commit. Murdering Shield agents trying to kill Fitz and Simmons. Betraying Shield''.
''I'm not justifying any of those things but didn't Daisy also betray Shield? And Bobbi and Mack? They all did it in my world too and they weren't punished, I sure as hell wasn't. You brushed off all the bad things we did but you couldn't let what Ward did go. Not for a long time anyway. It's the same here. The only difference between the Coulson in my world and you is my Coulson got his compassion back. I don't know what the hell happened to you''.
As silent as he can Ward dresses and dries his hair. Waits for Coulson to leave so he can exit the bathroom. ''He isn't staying here long Skye''. ''And what about Daisy? You really think she'll stay here if you force Ward out?'' ''I can control my agent, what I say goes. She won't leave here we're the only family she has. Ward means nothing to her, that's obviously not the case in your world but it is here. She's not going anywhere''. Skye scoffs, ''you know who you sound like?''
''Skye''- ''You sound an awful lot like John Garrett''. Ward takes a deep breath at the mention of his dead mentor. Coulson says nothing and the bunk door slams shut so hard the wall rattles. When he enters the room Skye is sitting on bed with her legs crossed, playing with her wedding ring. ''You okay?'' Skye runs her hands over her face. ''I just never thought I'd be defending you against Coulson again. It's weird. I haven't done it in a very long time''.
Hesitantly he sits next to her, ''you don't have to do that. I'll be fine''. She looks up at him and touches his cheek, ''yeah I do''. She rises from the bed and tells him that if he wants to sleep he can. She'll guard the door. ''I'm good''. ''Ward you need to rest''. ''I'm fine''. He walks out of the room leaving her to follow. They're on the way to the lab when Mack stops them. ''What's wrong?'' He has this look on his face that Daisy recongizes, something isn't right.
''There's a strike team headed our way''. ''What?'' Skye and Ward share a look. ''Apparently a lot more agents feel like Ward needs to die. There's a team headed in this direction to kill him''. And because life has a tendency to be dramatic for her an alarm starts blaring loudly throughout the Playground. ''We just went through this!'' Skye complains as her and Ward take cover behind a wall just as the agents start pouring in.
Gunfire falls like rain and Ward keeps a close eye on Skye, a hand out waiting to jerk her out of the way if need be. Suddenly Daisy is there right behind him, Ward tuns to find she's not alone. Lincoln is next to her, his eyes glaring at the former Director of Hydra. ''We have a plan here?'' Lincoln asks as Skye throws out a hand against the bullets headed their way. ''Not really!'' She yells back, pulling out her weapon from it's holster.
Out of the corner of his eye Ward sees Coulson, Bobbi, Hunter, May and Fitz also join the party. Grant and Kebo are on the opposite side of Skye who glances at her husband to make sure he's safe and still intact. He does the same. ''Grant give me a gun''. Ward mutters to his counter part knowing he has at least three extra on his person. ''Do not give him a gun!'' Coulson hisses. ''I don't work for you''. Grant says back, handing Ward a gun.
The fight doesn't last very long, eventually Coulson and May get the situation under control. Everyone relaxes slightly and just as Ward is standing up straight a fist hits him square in the jaw. ''That was for kissing my wife''. Ward spits out blood onto the floor and nods at his counter part, who Kebo high fives. ''Fair enough''. ''Grant honestly''. Skye scolds him, slaps him on the chest. ''How old are you? And technically he's you, you can't exactly be mad about that''.
Her and Grant start bickering until Lincoln's voice distracts them. ''Wait you kissed her?'' They all turn to him but are focused on Daisy. Who is staring at Ward wide eyed like it's the worst news she's heard all day. Who doesn't have the faintest idea why she'd be upset. ''You owe me twenty dollars''. Skye whispers to Kebo and Grant tells them both to be quiet. There's an emotion running through Daisy that hasn't in a very long time it takes her by surprise.
Jealousy. And she could burst out laughing because it's so ridiculous. She never does get the chance to laugh about it though. A shot rings out and no one really knows even now who it was intended for. Grant grabs Skye to safety and Ward reaches out for Daisy but Lincoln is already pushing her out of the way. Another shot is fired and Daisy hears a body slump to the floor, Grant has taken out the lone shooter. Daisy looks at her hands, they're stained with blood.
But it's not her's.
Below her Lincoln is gasping for breath hand on his stomach. ''Lincoln? Lincoln what did you do?'' Daisy covers the wounds with her hands as she looks at him. ''Saving you. Like I always do''. She starts screaming for Simmons, for someone anyone to help. Panic is filling her quicky it's hard to breathe. His eyes start to close. ''No Lincoln stay with me. Stay with me you can't leave me please. Please stay awake for me, okay? Stay awake''. Tears hit his cheeks.
Simmons rushes over to him and promises Daisy that she will do everything she can. ''Daisy I have to take him to the lab now, Mack can you help? Fitz I need you right now''. Daisy gets off her knees as Mack and Fitz help Lincoln up. Who is pale and shaking but still manages to cup her face, lean his forehead against her's. ''I'll be fine Daisy don't worry''. Briefly she closes her eyes, breathes him in. ''Lincoln please don't leave me, I love you please don't leave me alone''.
He smiles, ''that's the first time you''- He goes limp and Mack catches him, they whisk him off to the lab. The rest of them remain frozen in the hallway as Daisy stands there staring at her hands. Grant is the first to react, makes sure Skye is okay before approaching Daisy slowly. A hand on her shoulder. ''Daisy''. She spins around quickly and the Playground rumbles violently. ''Dont''. ''You need to''- ''This is your fault''. She snarls at Skye who raises an eyebrow.
Skye suddenly finds herself airborne and throws into a nearby wall. Daisy isn't thinking clearly. If she's not careful her and Skye could bring this entire place to the ground.