Broken Realities

Confrontation

Warning: swearing and Verbal abuse

Zoe, Bucky, and Thor went with Hemidall to the bit frost gate. After gathering their belongings. Athena was waiting for them Zoe smiled at her mother "Are you coming with us mom, I didn't think that was allowed" asked Zoe. Athena gave a small smile but shook her head "No, my little Owlet I have come to see you off and give my gifts to you all " replied Athena. Zoe looked at her mom with a question look and a raised eyebrow. Athena just smirked and walked over to Thor who gave her a flirty smile 'Hello beautiful Lady Athena how are you today?" Thor asked playfully. Athena just rolled her eyes and shook her head "I am fine Thor now I need you to have a clear head and watch out for my owlet I give the ability to strategize to make out the best win possible in battle that you all may have to face" said Athena the she reached up and pressed a kiss to Thor's forehead. Thor was blushing and just nodded when she pulled away. "I will protect Little Bolt to the best of my ability" responded Thor whose cheeks were a soft pink.

Athena moved on to Bucky who was slightly jumpy "James I should have done this sooner if I had more time I would remove the Winter Solider completely but I will put a block on the trigger words for now, but if some how the viper or her minions turn you into him, you won't listen to anyone but Zoe but this block should hold" said Athena as she waved her hand which were glowing a light blue around his head. Bucky felt a calm sinsastion in his mind that he hadn't really felt in a long time like he had control and wasn't fighting the demons or the Winter Solider. He sighed and gave a small smile "Thank you Thena" said Bucky as he rubbed his hand on the back of his head. Athena lean forward and whispered in his ear "No matter what happens if something goes wrong you get her out there no matter what do you understand me" whispered Athena. She pulled back looking Bucky straight in his eyes he nodded "Till my last breath" he responded. Zoe watched as her mother walked to her with a smile that didn't match her eyes which were full of worry "Oh my sweet little Owlet I never wanted this for you I just wanted you to be safe and happy and loved...." said Athena her voice trembling she quickly cleared her throat but she continued "But fate had other plans but you have grown into a beautiful and intelligent women with a big heart. You have to trust yourself and your heart because you will need to be prepared for heartbreak and painful times ahead but look at who is by your side he will your anchor and guide you through those times" said Athena to Zoe which made her look at Bucky and his eyes. Her heart beat faster every time she looked into his eyes it was hard to look away but then thoughts of Steve filled her mind and she looked away. "Mom please stop... I am in love with Steve" Zoe whispered. Athena just shook her head and just cupped Zoe's face "Oh Owlet my sweet girl you will learn soon enough...now my gift to you is the Shield of Medusa or Aegis" said Athena with a smirk holding up a large round golden Shield with the head of women with snakes intertwined and olive leaves around the Gorgoneion on it at the moment the eyes were closed. Zoe's eyes widen taking the shield in hand "Mom this your shield I can't take this" response Zoe in wonder.

Athena's smile just widen "Think Zoe what would be the best kind of revenge against Carter other than using the Shield that has her mother's head on it..." laughed Athena with just a hint of malice, to her voice. Zoe just smirked but then remembered "Mom I have a shield the one Aries gave me" said Zoe she raised her hand where the bracelet was. Athena just looked at the bracelet "Use this at the last moment and only when needed" said Athena and with a wave her hand the shield was turned into a golden bracelet with olive leaves surrounded it and slipped it on Zoe's wrist next to the other bracelet. Zoe admired it by running finger along the leaves "It's beautiful but how do I activate it?" asked Zoe. "Just slip it off your wrist and and shake it a little and it will change" responded Athena.

Hemidall stepped forward "Lady Athena it is time they really should go I can't see any of the Avengers anymore and Lady Hera is asking questions" said Hemidall it a serious tone. Athena gave him a quick nod "Zoe this will be hard and it may feel like that you're all alone and have nothing just remember you are mine and Howard Stark's daughter, who is so loved by so many people, Owlet it's time for to you spread your wings and fly" said Athena pulling Zoe in for a hug and pressed a kiss to her forehead a warmth spread throughout Zoe body. Zoe looked at her mother in wonder who lean in and whispered "I switched us you have my immortality and I took the poison" said Athena firmly. Zoe shook her head "Mom ... no..." Zoe cried. But Athena just tilted her head "Now you have a reason to come back to me my sweet girl" replied Athena as she took a step back. Zoe started to cried as she walked over to where Bucky and Thor were standing and waved goodbye to Athena and Hemidall. Bucky pulled her close as Hemidall moved his sword to activate the  Bitfrost.  The bright lights surrounding them was amazing but the speed was sickening so Zoe closed her eyes and Bucky pulled her closer to him.