•Night Angel•

CHAPTER XXXIV - I'M NOT GIVING UP ON HIM

15th February 2008. 14:27. S.H.I.E.L.D HQ. New York City, NY.

It's been one week since Tony Stark went missing. To say Sophia was desperate is an understatement. She had been trying non-stop for a week to find Tony and everyday she came empty handed. She was now at S.H.I.E.L.D on her way to talk to Director Fury, it was time for the bigger help.

When she arrived at the door, she knocked. When the door opened, she was greeted by the sight of her uncle and Phil Coulson inside.

She walked inside and nodded her head to both men.

-Director Fury, Agent Coulson.- She said in a serious tone while standing straight with her hands in front.

-Agent Dumont, it's good to see you.- Phil said as he gave the young agent a nod.

-What is it, Dumont?.- Fury asked while he took a seat on his chair.

Sophia took a deep breath, nervous of everything going on. She was about to ask for help from one of the most capable men in the world but she was still a nervous wreck. She needed them to accept. She needed to look for Tony and find him.

-I need your help to find my brother, sir.- She said, looking Nick dead in the eye.

Nick and Phil shared a look. They knew how much Tony meant to her and that she was not going to rest until she had him back. They both nodded at her.

-What do you got?.- Nick asked Sophia as he reclined in his chair. Sophia felt the ends of her lips lifting in a small smile.

-After Tony's convoy was attacked, he was taken by a group of terrorists called the "Ten Rings". They sent a video of him as a hostage and asked for something. I just managed to see part of it, but that's all I have. He was taken in Afghanistan in the Kunar province.- Sophia told them everything she knew so far.

-Alright. We'll help you but off the record. If you want this to be bigger, you're gonna have to tell Pierre, since he has more jurisdiction in this matter and has ties with several governments that might help.- Nick said as he stood up from his place.

-We'll send a few people and track everything we can. We'll make sure to have every radar and person available to look for him, don't worry Sophie.- Phil said as he started to stand up as well.

Sophia smiled at the agent. In the past couple of years, she and Coulson have developed a special bond. He, like almost everyone else, had a soft spot for the girl, and Sophia thought of Coulson as another member of her family. She cared about him deeply.

-Thank you, so much. Both of you.- Sophia said to both men as she started to make her way outside of the office.

When she stepped in the elevator and this one descended just a couple of floors, it stopped and in came Michael. He was wearing his training uniform and Sophia couldn't stop herself from looking at him up and down. He looked really good. Damn. Unconsciously, she bit her lip.

-Enjoying the view?.- Michael said in a teasing tone as he pressed the button in the elevator to the office floor. Sophia shook her head and turned to look at him.

-Sometimes you can be so annoying.- She said as she rolled her eyes and a little smirk appeared on her lips.

-You still love me, don't you?.- Michael said as he got closer to Sophia, trapping her between the elevator wall and his body, his arms on each side of her.

Sophia's breath hitched on her throat and for a moment her knees trembled.

-I do, very much.- She said in a soft voice. Michael smiled and leaned in to kiss Sophia. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer and he grabbed her by the waist tightly. They were enjoying their little moment so much that they didn't notice when the elevator stopped and the door opened.