Avengers 2

Chapter 3

Thor coming back was not a bad thing. Tony understood that. But why he came back? Well that's a different story. Surely he did not come back just to see Jane. He was a king after all; duty came before love. He came because there was a problem. A problem that wore horns on his head and could turn any creature with a heart into his personal flying monkeys. A problem named "Loki".

As Stark walked towards the meeting room, he prayed that Loki was still behind bars back in Asgard. He wasn't thrilled about having to face that lunatic all over again.

When he walks in he sees that the other 5 avengers plus Hill and Fury were already there. That gives him a bit of comfort as he slides down onto his own seat.

"Loki wanted to be king. He tasted power and now he craves it. His allies must have found out and used him for their own game." Thor's brow furrowed with worry.

"Do we have any idea who his alliances might be?" Natasha asks. Unlike the rest of the Avengers who noticeably tensed at the mention of Loki's name, her posture remained calm and unchanging.

"The Chitauri were one. But as far as we know they are destroyed. I fear it's a new player. A stronger one. Loki refuses to talk." Thor looks uncomfortable at the mention of his brother's stubbornness. No doubt they've already tried to torture the information out of him with no success. Watching his brother must have been hard on Thor.

"Well now we have the tesseract" Fury interrupted breaking the tension.

"Loki came after it once. He needs it for whatever chaotic schemes he has in mind..." Clint let out a sigh.

"That's not all he will be needing." a new voice said.

A rather young looking female with black hair walked into the meeting room.

"Loki's scepter. It was powered by the tesseract. Whatever Loki plans on doing he will need both the tesseract and the scepter to fuel it." She said dropping some case files on the table

"I'm sorry, who is this?" Tony asked.

"This is Johnson, Daisy Johnson" Fury proclaimed, on cue, Daisy walked over and stood next to Nick Fury, "Agent Johnson is one of our most trusted agents. She was recommended for the Avengers initiative but was not able to join before due to some... personal issues. But it seems that what we are dealing with is more than any of us can handle and I believe Daisy's gift would be helpful in this situation."

"Thank you Director." Daisy smiled. Fury gave her a fatherly shoulder pat and waved towards the Avengers.

"Hello Agent Johnson, I'm Stark, Tony Stark." Tony said with grin, "l think that you are an excellent addition to this team. Might I interest you in-"

"Thank you Stark." Fury cleared his throat. Bruce Banner stood up next with an outstretched hand.

"Welcome, Daisy." he smiled. Daisy returned a dazzling smile

"Thank you Doctor Banner, I've heard great things about you."

Then the Captian shook hands with her followed by Barton and Thor. Natasha didn't move. Instead she shot Daisy a dangerous glare when she gave an outstretched hand. Daisy's smile disappeared for a second with a look of pure hatred, then just as quickly as it came, it disappeared and was replaced by the sweet smile once again. Daisy pulled her hand back in a ladylike way and smiled like nothing happened.

As the other Avengers congratulated and welcomed her, Clint approached Natasha who's face remained in the same dangerous glare.

"What's going on Nat?" he whispered softly so the others wouldn't hear.

"Nothing." Natasha replied darkly

Daisy returned to her position next to Fury and one by one the Avengers took their seats. Natasha remained motionless.

"With this newfound information, this threat is our main priority. Our only lead is Loki." Agent Hill concluded

"Loki refused to talk." Clint pointed out

"Then we'll make him talk." Fury slammed his hand on the table.

"We can't let him out, who knows what he will do next?" Clint exclaimed

"Who said anything about letting him out?" Daisy replied with a smile.

The tension in the room builds as realization kicks in. Thor remained clueless.

"Thor, do you think it's possible to transport the Avengers to Asgard?" Fury asked

Thor gave a small gruff and a nod.

"Wait a minute, we're going to Asgard? I didn't agree with this." Clint objected

"Agent Barton we won't force you if you don't want to go." Fury replied calmly.

Relieved, Clint sank back to his chair.

"We won't force you if you don't want to," Fury continued, "Romanoff and Johnson are necessary for interrogation. Thor for transport. The rest of you can either accept or decline at you own free will."

"Asgard? Heck yeah I'm going!" Tony said with an excited grin.

"Thank you Mr. Stark" Fury replied with a huff

Bruce and Steve politely declined the offer.