Lost in Time

Twenty-Two

Elle watched from the mirror dimension, seeing the skrulls in their human identities mill around. She made sure this was an almost remote location, but it was an old farm house that had been abandoned years ago. There were a lot of vehicles that had pulled up and was quite surprised at how many actually turned up.

'You think she'll show?..'.. One asked Fury, and she chuckled to herself, knowing this was probably Talos. He was stood just apart from two women.

'I bet my good eye on it..'.. Fury was looking around.

'How did she know? You're the master spy an' all..'.. The man gestured to Fury.

'If I knew, I'd have had her locked up, and gotten answers..'.. Fury said... 'This everyone?..'

'Nah, some don't think this'll work. Been here long enough they don't want to leave..'.. The man said, looking to the two women... 'You think she meant it? Send us somewhere else? Or kill us?..'

Elle stepped out of the mirror dimension, before Fury spoke, startling a few... 'Well, those of you who are here, you get to live on your own new world..'.. Elle smiled at the man... 'And you would be Talos?..'.. She pointed at him, ignoring the glare Fury was giving him.

'Yeah, yeah..'.. The man fidgeted... 'Who are you?..'

'Believe it or not, I'm a friend. The threat I gave Fury, it wasn't one I wanted to give, but I know what the outcome is, should you remain here any longer. Trust me, I'm doing you a favour..'.. She sighed, glancing to the two women... 'Your wife, and guessing you..'.. She pointed to the younger one... 'Are Gaia..'.. Elle held her hand out, and the woman was hesitant but shook it... 'You have a very, exciting future ahead of you..'.. She smiled.

'Now, I take it not everyone was willing to come here, and that's their choice, but I hope they understand the cost of it. I'm sorry, but I can't allow skrulls to remain here, which I why I have chosen a new world for you all..'.. Elle explained to them. Out the corner of her eye, she saw Fury twitch his hand, sliding it into his coat. With a disappointing sigh, she created a small portal beneath his feet, sending him to a holding cell, at a secret location... 'Sorry about him..'.. She waved a hand to where Fury had disappeared, seeing the shock in their faces... 'Now, are you all ready?..'

'Where will you send us?..'.. Talos asked her.

'A new world, one that's called The Garden. Its gravity and atmosphere, as well as the life on that planet is similar to this one..'.. She turned slightly, this time, making a larger portal to the world she spoke of... 'Time is running out for you to stay, and you must be quick..'.. She held her arm out to it, stepping to the side. Many were wary, but Talos took the first few steps through the portal to the other side, looking around.

'Smells better too..'.. His words had her laughing, and she grinned at him.

'Believe it or not, if I didn't have a mission, I'd retire there, or Asgard. Well, it would be Asgard if I'm honest..'.. Elle shrugged a shoulder as a few more stepped through... 'Gaia..'... She called to the young woman, who paused before the portal... 'There will come a time, when your assistance will be needed here. I ask that you remember who you are, and don't let anyone taint your heart. You are strong, you are selfless..'.. Elle smiled at her... 'You are a hero..'