Another Asgardian

Chapter Twenty Nine

Peter's POV

Elles drove like thunder back to the Tower. Truth be told, I was scared for both our lives. She swerved and avoided as much cars as she could. In ten minutes, we were back at the Tower. She impatiently drummed her fingers on her jeans biting her lip really hard as we took the elevator.

I could tell she was nervous and very expectant but I could also tell she was scared. I pitied her a lot. We got out of the elevator on the sixth floor. Steve, Tony, Bruce, Nat, Clint, Vision, Nicholas Fury, Maria Hill, and Wanda were gathered in the lab with six soldiers in black gears.

SHIELD was here. It was no wonder there were some vans outside and a helicopter. All eyes turned on us as soon as we walked in.

Cap strolled towards Elles. Barely looking at the dull expression on his face made all the color drain from hers. There certainly was bad news. He opened his mouth to say something but she shook her head slightly to stop him.

"So what now? They've clearly declared war. We should strike while they're at it. They're out there cooking up an army and here we are, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, what are we doing? "Tony said leaning on the table next to Nat.

"We found these in Delaware." Cap said handing a white transparent bag with clothes in it to Elles. "A couple civilians said they saw a man being abducted. Blonde hair, big like a giant. He fought them off but they used a kind of drug on him to knock him out. His abductors wore SHIELD gear. Eyes glazed over jet black, pale skin. "

She unwrapped the bag. There was a blue T-shirt and black jacket in it. It was torn in several places and stained with blood. She put on a straight face but I knew she was very sad and probably angry.

"These were caused by whips. He was beaten. I might know his torturer personally. "She said quietly checking the shirt as she turned it over and over, there were several tears on each side of the arms and torso, Her voice sounded like it was going to break any minute. But somehow, she managed to compose herself.

"What about Jane? "She asked placing the items on the table near her.

This time, Fury spoke, "We think they've taken her to a different place. They're trying to keep us busy. They keep changing sites. They split up. We've had sightings at California, Northern New Mexico, Delaware, New York, Oregon, Michigan and Austin. We don't know where their base might be. Could be right here in New York and we don't know. We should split as well, SHIELD will be responsible for looking for their main hideout while you focus on getting Thor and Miss Foster back. They think if we waste all our time looking for the missing persons, they'll have enough time to put together a strategy to take us out."

"They took Jane because she knows where the Orb is. "Nat said.

Elles shot her a knowing look, "they'll  find it in no time, with the weapon they possess, it'll be like Loki all over again. "

Fury cocked his head at her statement, "You know about that? "

"Of course I do. The whole of New York does. "She said turning her back to him to lean on the door.

"What if we get to the Orb first? Bring it here. Lure them into our territory?" I contributed finally.

"That'll endanger the lives of everyone who lives here. Although, that sounds like a good plan. "Cap said.

"Nick, you know where the Orb is right? "Nat asked. He nodded.

"I do too! "I said and every eye turned to me.

"How did you find it? "Fury asked glaring down at me with his one eye.

"I happened to come across the site once when I went out exploring!  But I haven't really seen the Orb, just the hiding spot. " I said.