[Coulson's Office]
"I struck a deal with the Senator. He'll reverse his anti SHIELD proposal in exchange for his brother" Coulson says
"Long time coming. And Skye?" May asks
"I got everything I needed" Skye says
"Good. We'll touch down in Belgium soon. Try to get to Beckers before Whitehall's team does" May says
"I don't have to remind you that if he's killed, the UN will come after us n matter what the Senator says or does" Coulson says
"We'll be in touch" May says
Coulson hangs up the phone and Skye walks out, "Sir, may I ask a favor?" I ask
He looks at me, "What do you need?" He asks
"I need to have a chat with Ward before he is transferred" I tell him
He nods his head, "Have at it" He tells me
I nod my head, "Thank you, sir" I tell him
[Ward's Cell]
I walk down the steps, glaring at Ward, "You're back?" He tilts his head, a smirk playing at his lips, "Here to rub it in?" He asks
I chuckle darkly as I approach his cell, "You know, Ward, at first I came down here to see you squirm while you wait for your brother. It's only fair after everything you've put us through." I cross my arms, standing firm, "But I need to confirm a few things before he comes to get you."
He raises an eyebrow, "And what might that be?" He asks
"I need you to look me in the eyes and tell me the truth, for once in your pathetic life," I say coldly, "What you told Skye about her parents, was it true?"
"Everything I told Skye was true, Cassandra. All of it" He looks at me, a small, mocking smile forming, "I can help her find her family. Don't you want that for her?"
"You will never see Skye again. Not while I'm her girlfriend. Not while I'm still breathing" I snap
"You've changed, Cassandra. You all have. When I was on the team—" I cut him off, my voice rising, "You want to talk about the team? Let's recap." I step closer to the cell, my eyes burning with anger, "You dropped Fitzsimmons out of a plane! You murdered Victoria Hand and Eric Koenig. You almost killed me on multiple occasions. And you hurt Skye!" I step closer, "You betrayed every single one of us, you delusional son of a bitch. The only reason you're even alive right now is because Coulson wouldn't let me put a bullet through your skull. We needed to use you"
His smile widens, sinister, "You know, we're more alike than you think, Cassandra. You're a killer, just like me. You may think you're above it all, that you're better, but you're not" He tells me
"I am nothing like you, Ward" I spit out
"Really?" He tilts his head, amusement in his eyes, "You're willing to kill anyone who even dares to touch Skye, right?" He laughs, a harsh, cruel sound, "We're the same, Cassandra. You're just too scared to see it"
"I'm not like you!" I yell, fists clenching
He steps closer to the barrier, eyes gleaming, "Yes, you are. Tell me, Cassandra, when Skye came down here, were you jealous? Worried she'd see how similar we are and dump your ass? Maybe even fall for me?"
I tense, teeth gritting, "Not in a million years"
"Who's the delusional one now?" He taunts, smirking
"You're lucky there's a laser grid between us, Ward. If there wasn't, I wouldn't hesitate to beat that smirk off your face before putting a bullet—" I tell him
He chuckles menacingly, "See? There's that killer I know. Does Skye know just how much we're alike? Because if she did, I don't think she'd want to be with you" He notices my tension, his smirk growing, "That's what terrifies you the most, isn't it? Losing Skye to someone else? To me?"
My anger boils over, "You need to stop talking before I turn off this laser grid and show you exactly what I'm feeling" I threaten, my voice shaking with rage
Ward's eyes gleam with satisfaction, knowing he's struck a nerve. Ward leans in closer the laser barrier lighting up, his eyes locked on mine, relishing every moment of my anger, "Do it, Cassandra. Show me what you're made of. Let Skye see the real you" He tells me
I step forward, my hands twitching with the urge to turn the barrier off and wipe that smug grin off his face, "You think you can get under my skin, Ward? You think you can make me doubt myself? Well, you're wrong" I tell him
He chuckles again, low and dangerous, "Oh, I already have. You're standing here, letting me get to you, letting me control you with just words. You're proving my point" He says
I take a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down, "No, Ward. The difference between you and me is that I know when to stop. I know when to pull back. You? You never did. That's why you're in there, and I'm out here" I say
His eyes narrow, the smirk fading, "You think you're so righteous, don't you? But when it comes down to it, you're just like me. Willing to do whatever it takes to protect what you love. You'll cross any line" He says
"There's a difference between protecting and destroying, Ward. You destroy everything you touch. Skye, the team, even yourself" I pause, letting the words sink in, "I protect. And I'll protect Skye from you, no matter what it takes"
Ward's face darkens, his demeanor shifting, "You can't keep her from me forever. She'll come to me. She'll see that I'm the only one who can truly help her" He tells me
"Skye will never come to you, Ward. She sees you for what you are—a monster. And I'll make sure she never forgets it" I turn to leave, my heart pounding in my chest
As I walk away, his voice echoes behind me, cold and venomous, "You can't run from the truth, Cassandra. Sooner or later, it will catch up to you" He calls out
I don't look back, but his words linger in my mind, fueling my resolve. I head up the stairs, each step heavier than the last. When I reach the top, I pause, taking a deep breath.
Skye is waiting for me as I open the door, her eyes full of concern, "Are you okay?" She asks
I force a smile, nodding, "Yeah. Just had to deal with some unfinished business" I tell her
She steps closer, wrapping her arms around me, "He's not worth it, you know" She whispers
I hold her tightly, feeling the warmth of her embrace, "I know. But I needed to remind him who he's dealing with" I whisper back
Skye pulls back slightly, looking into my eyes, "And who is that?" She asks
I smile, genuine this time, "Someone who won't let him win. Someone who will always protect the people she loves" I tell her
She smiles back, leaning in to kiss me gently, "I love you, Cass" She says
"I love you too, Skye" I tell her
[The Playground - Hallway]
After everything happened, Julian Beckers being Hydra with May, Bobbie, and Hunter taking down the faux SHIELD agents, Ward is being taken into custody. I am standing with Skye and Simmons as Coulson and armed agents are leading Ward out of the compound. Ward looks at Skye, "Skye..." He starts
I go to say something but Simmons steps out, beating me to the punch, "If I ever see you again, I'll kill you" She tells him
His face falters before they put the hood over his head and Simmons turns back to us, "Damn Simmons" I say
"What like you wouldn't?" She tells me
"Touché, Jemma Simmons, touché" I say before high-fiving her
A/N:
End of episode 6
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Finally Falling
Fanfiction"Finally falling in love with you was the best feeling in the world" In which Cassandra King is plucked from the field to join a top secret SHIELD team. But on their first mission, she comes across an intriguing girl that catches her eye immediately...
