Frozen Ablaze

Book One: Ch. 2

Chapter Two: Recruit
Mal's P.O.V.

Three years ago, before the blip. My condition from the blast, due to the cause of the research centre I worked in; tampering with inter-dimensional quantum gateways. Was studied by S.H.I.E.L.D.. I found that my exposure to the inter-dimensional energy; slowed my process of aging to the point that, I would almost be considered immortal.

I soon began to train as an agent shortly after, which my mother was against at first.

Although, I was disappointed that I couldn't fulfill the dream of becoming; a certified early child care worker. My need to help people was there. That ambition is was pushed me through every tough moment in the defense classes, physical assessment tests and other required skills. Such as; computer hacking, surveillance, impersonations and mastery of foreign languages.  

Despite the fact that I was considered to have metaphysical abilities; I still thought it was necessary to train as any other agent. That way, I would have something to rely on other than my powers. At first, it took a bit of concentration to summon flames from my palms; now I can project it all over my body, up to high temperatures of two thousand degrees celsius. Which, earned me my nickname 'Supernova' dubbed by my fellow agent trainees.

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At the outdoor track, I was working with the scientists to see whether I can achieve a state of flight. They developed more improvements with my suit which; can not only withstand the flames but; can also withstand them in a state of flight, at a high range of velocity. I was instructed to run on a track before lifting myself up in the air. Much like a plane on a runway. The first two flight tests were a fail. On the third flight test I projected the flames fully before running across the track, then leaped into the air which resulted for me to dangle for a minute. For the fourth test I was instructed to place my feet together, into ascension.

It was a success; I managed to travel through the air meters above the track. It felt both magical and frightening especially when I attempted to land. The landing needed some work but, now I can fly. The research team cheered as they finally succeeded to help me reach a state of flight.

"Great work, that should be it for today we'll continue tomorrow." The head of the research team announced.

A personnel extinguished parts of the track that caught on fire. I retracted the residual flickers that lingered; a technique I picked up when learning to control the flames from coming on.

For my first few missions, Fury sent me to put out several fires around New York. When I get better at my flight, maybe he could send me to stop wild fires globally.

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I changed out of my training gear and hit the lady's shower room. I towelled myself off, placed on a clean set of lounge wear and my neutralizing bracelet. To keep my powers from coming on.

My fellow trainee and good friend Darlene, that I've known since I got into S.H.I.E.L.D.. Rushed towards me and leaned onto the locker units beside mine.

"Mal, have you heard that Loki might be joining S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

"What?" I react.

"You know how Loki is with Thor in the Avenger's facility since, Asgard was destroyed and Thanos murdered half of their people?" She prompts.