The Ashen Keeper

Chapter 83

When one thinks of Kama Taj, one cannot help but think of the Ancient One. As far as she remembered about the Ancient One, she knew that the Ancient One longed for death, much like the undead the roam the world of Lordran.

She had cleared her corruption and restored her humanity, but she did not know what she thinks of death or whether she still longed for it. She supposes an easy way to find out would be to go to Kama Taj.

But currently she has no reason to go knocking on the door of the sorcerer supreme. But what she was sure to do while she stayed on Earth was to go check out the Abyss. The Abyss was directly related to her homeland, and she would not miss any new about it.

"My dear Fury, can thou take me to see the Abyss? I wish to check it out personally."

"Of course, that's why I came here to see you right away."

Just then a Heli carrier came in at that moment. He gestured for them to get on. But would she really get on? She never forgot the fact that Fury was an agent. Leaving the king of spies with a spaceship from outer space was never a good idea.

"It is fine, Fury. We have our own ship to get on. Just show us the coordinates."

He stepped out looking at every single one of them. Despite the fact that anyone here could have a large chance of killing him on the spot, she sensed no fear. Only caution. A witty person indeed.

"That won't do, Ms. Keeper. I don't know what or how you do in space, but this is Earth, and you shall follow Earth's rules. No sane person would feel safe knowing that a spaceship is flying around the world."

"What they feel is none of my concern, my dear Fury. I advise thee to mind thy words. Besides I know better than to leave it with thee. Besides, what shall thee do to stop me. What can thee do?"

The surroundings temperature started heating up. The tension was so thick you could cut with a knife. Fury looked at them like he was considering something. She did not feel him intimidated. That was near impossible unless he had full confidence in his power or if he had a backing.

From the looks of it, he should have the support of someone. Someone powerful enough for him to clash heads with her. She only followed Fury's arrangements due to the fact that it was a brand-new world with no place for her.

Even now, the only place she had was the one she carved out herself. She found a place to call home in Asgard by slaying their princess. A crew to call her own by slaying a living planet. Disciples to call her own by teaching them. And the ship ... wasn't hers but it might as well be her second home.

She continued staring at Fury waiting for his answer. It was not her that was looking at Fury. Her entire crew and his followers were all looking at her. One answer from him would determine the future relationship between SHIELD and the firekeeper.

"Okay then, if you want to go by yourself, let it be. We cannot help any more than giving you the location so, I hope you take care."

He walked back into the car as Coulson handed some documents to her and left as well. What a pity. She quite liked Phil Coulson and his Lola. She did not know if she lost a dear friend. Luckily, Fury relented but he would not be providing any further assistance.

"So, where is it?", asked Quill.

She checked the documents Fury left with her. The Abyss would definitely be located in the deepest place of the Earth. Or it might just simply be on the surface. No one could tell exactly.

"We shall be travelling to the country called China where the world's deepest sinkhole is located."

"China?", asked Wanda. She looked interested in the country.