Run Away

Ch 57

"So this is the plan." Cap started. "Tony and Dr. Banner found an old vase which can be used to trap Zagan." Steve nodded so that Tony and Bruce could explain why they chose that particular vase.

"This vase is around a thousand years old. It has Mesopotamian origin, it was said to be used in rituals for Enki, the of , knowledge, mischief, , and ." Bruce explained.

"According to what JARVIS could find, that deity was also associated with magic, so we thought it was a good shot." Tony said, looking at Micky for confirmation.

"It makes sense." Micky agreed, nodding her head.

"Did you get it from a museum?" Hayden asked.

"No, I bought off the black market." Tony answered.

"How much was it worth?" Liam asked.

"Not much." Tony said.

"Mr. Stark paid 2.3 million pounds." JARVIS answered. The pack's eyes widened, some even gaped.

"That was a lot." Scott said.

"I'm a billionaire, kid. It's nothing." Tony said.

"Jesus." Stiles muttered, not believing how easy it was for Tony to just buy something technically useless. Then again, they were trying to save the world.

"It has been sent to us. It will be here in a couple hours." Bruce added.

"The vase, however, is painted. And we need sigils on it for the ritual." Lydia said.

"Which is why I took the liberty to buy a couple liters of paint." Tony said.

"Now, about the sigils..." Cap said turning to Natasha, Lydia and Micky.

"Right." Natasha started. "Mikeyla found the right ritual the other night, Lydia and I translated it for everyone." As she explained this. Lydia took a bunch of paper and started handing put a sheet to everyone in the room. Meanwhile, Micky stood up and used the holographic screen of JARVIS to show everyone how the ritual worked.

"The sigils will be painted on the vase. We need to trap Zagan in some kind of circle. Mountain ash should do the trick. I believe Stiles should make it." Micky said. "It is very important that no one from the pack stays trapped inside with the demon, I'm not sure what will happen if someone does."

"I will be the one holding the vase while everyone else makes a circle around." Lydia said. "The spell is not hard, but it was to be said with confidence."

"Knowing Zagan and Clarisse, they will try to play with your heads. Just because Zagan is trapped, doesn't mean his abilities are trapped too." Micky said.

"Whatever you see in there, is not real. It is important that you all remember that." Lydia added.

"Taking about the witch, how are we going to entertain her? She is going to try and help Zagan." Bucky asked.

"Considering the possible danger of getting trapped in the mountain ash, I think it's better if the shape shifters take care of Clarisse." Sam suggested.

"It is a good idea. Shape shifters have their own magic, which make them less culnerable to another one's magic." Thor said

"I agree." Scott said with a nod.

"We'll make sure she stays busy." Malia confirmed, dangerously shinning her eyes blue.

"It's only three of them, they may need help." Clint said.

"I already got them back up." Micky said, making all eyes turn to her. She shifted uncomfortable and avoided eye contact. "I called Derek."

"You what?" Stiles and Bucky exclaimed at the same time, both getting defensive.

"We need all the help we can get, and the Hale family know the forest better than any of us." Micky defended herself.

"Sorry, who's Derek?" Bruce asked.

"The ex-boyfriend." Tony answered, Micky gave her an incredulous look and Tony shrugged. "I did my research." He said simply.

"The Hale family are one of the oldest families of werewolves from Beacon Hills, Derek is the Alpha." Scott explained.

"He's taking Peter and Cora with him. They're on their way to Beacon Hills." Micky said.

"Then that's three more werewolves against Clarisse, that's good numbers." Steve said.

"We need to debrief them." Natasha said.

"I can do it." Scott offered. "I still got Derek's phone number."

"Do it." Cap nodded. "The more we are, the better."

"The more we are, the most lives that are at risk." Micky said with a sad face. Natasha looked at her sadly, knowing the burden she carried. Steve took a step towards her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"We can do this, we are the Avengers, that's what we do." He said. "And as of right know, you are all avengers too. We are all in the same team."

"The captain is right, Micky." Scott added, coming to Micky's other side. "We are a pack, a family, and now, we became part of something bigger. Saving the whole world might be a little bit out of our league, but now we have the avengers on our side. With all of us together, I can assure you no one will defeat us, we can win this." Micky's eyes softened, somehow, Steve and Scott had lifted part of the burden she was carrying, just like any true leader would do.

"The vase will be here in a while. Why don't we all take the time to rest for a bit?" Bruce suggested.

"He's right. Once the vase is here, it's work until we get to Beacon Hills." Tony said.

"And tonight we defeat that witch, that demon and save my dad." Stiles said.

"JARVIS will let you all know when the vase arrives." Tony said.

"For the time being, we're all dismissed." Steve said. "Scott, please call your friend, Derek." Scott nodded and did as told.

Everyone slowly stood up and started to leave. Bucky went directly to Micky and lightly pulled her to the side.

"Can we talk?" Bucky asked.

"Is this because I called Derek?" Micky asked too.

"Among other things." Bucky admitted. Micky grimaced, not really looking forward to an argument.

"Alright." She accepted. Bucky took her hand and led her to the elevator. From the room, Stiles watched them as Scott came to his side.

"You ok?" Scott asked Stiles.

"Call it paranoia, but..." Stiles sighed. "I have a feeling this won't work." He said.

"Stiles, we have everything at our favor, we have a plan, the Avengers are helping us, now Derek too-"

"Derek, no, Micky didn't call Derek only to ask for help." Stiles said.

"What are you talking about?" Scott asked.

"I know my sister, she wouldn't have called him." Stiles said.

"She didn't." Scott said, getting Stiles' full attention. "Derek said Micky called Peter and Derek over heard, apparently, Micky didn't want him to know."

"That makes even less sense." Stiles said. "Micky is planning something. I just know it."

"Then let her." Scott said. Stiles looked and his best friend in disbelief. "Listen, I'm against keeping secrets too, but... let's remember Micky's abilities, seeing the future is a serious subject. Whatever she is planning... I think we have to trust her." Scott said. Stiles thought about it.

"I don't want to lose her too." Stiles said, tears now forming in his eyes, memories from his mother coming to his mind. Scott put a hand on his friend's shoulder, letting him know he was there for him.