"Fury," Harry said when he entered Fury's office, he saw Fury standing by the window and looking out into the distance. "so, everything went tits up." Harry said as he walked over and stood next to Fury.
"Well, that's one way to put it." Fury said in a soft voice.
"What were you thinking Fury?" Harry asked, also looking out the window, appreciating the beautiful and calming sky view. "You brought me, Rogers, Banner, Stark and even managed to get Thor all together. What were you hoping for? Some superhero team?"
"If you want a simple answer, then yes, that is what I was hoping for." Fury replied. "You all come from different worlds, different lives, different experiences, I believe that if you all manage to put in the effort then you could all become something great. Something that this world needs."
"What you were hoping for was a fantasy that likely wouldn't have worked." Harry responded.
"Before I had met you it was also very likely that magic did not exist." Fury countered.
"Fair enough." Harry softly snorted.
"Phil Coulson nearly died today, believing in heroes." Fury said. "He fought while believing in heroes, I believe in heroes."
"I'm not a hero Fury," Harry sighed. "Captain America probably, Iron Man… yeah. Thor, definitely has the potential to be a great one, so does Banner if he ever manages to get Hulk under control."
"But not you?" Fury asked.
"Fury I don't know what I am, I was never what I was supposed to be. Where I came from, they wanted a hero but I was never one because first I was too weak then I did things my own way. Saving lives, I don't have a problem with that, quite the opposite in fact. But rescuing cats from trees and helping old ladies cross the road, being a symbol of justice, hope and truth and so on, that's just not me. I would just as easily kill a man as I would save one."
"I'm not asking you to change who you are, nor am I asking you to become more than what you are." Fury said with a tired sigh.
"What are you asking then?" Harry asked, looking at Fury.
"I…" Fury turned his head and looked at him for the first time during this conversation. "am asking you to try. You have been through a lot, things that other people probably can't even imagine going through. All I ask is that you try one more time."
"Are you trying to give me hope?" Harry asked in a calm yet soft voice. "I have lost that more times than I can count."
"In that case you have got nothing to lose by trying one more time." Fury responded. "It's a lot to ask, I know, but can you please just try once more? Try for the others, try for yourself. I believe that you would be pleasantly surprised."
"Really?"
"I'd bet you ten bucks."
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Harry sighed as he walked down the hallways of the hellicarrier, deep in thought. So much so that he nearly missed Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow walking towards past him. Captain America was wearing his costume with the helmet up and vibranium shield in hand, Barton had a quiver and bow, Natasha had her wrist gauntlets along with a couple of guns in her leg holsters.
"What are you guys doing?" Harry asked as he turned around and began following after them.
"Stark's taken off." Black Widow replied.
"We think he's worked out where Loki is." Cap replied as they all entered a jet.
"Hey," The Shield worker in the jet said. "you guys can't be in here."
"Son," Cap said in a tired voice. "just don't." He said right before Barton and Natasha walked past the Shield agent and took the two pilot seats.
"But I…"
"Look," Harry cut off the Shield worker. "just go, make a report and then enjoy your lunch or whatever, we have important things to do and not enough time to do so. Now get out of this jet on your feet or I'll throw you out on your ass." Harry said as he gave the Shield Agent a cold look, the Shield agent gulped before quickly rushing out.
The jet doors began closing but Padfoot ran inside before they closed, Padfoot quickly rushed towards Harry and rubbed his heads against Harry's leg. The jet slowly rose up before it flew off and flew out of the hellicarrier.
"Is he going to be alright?" Cap asked as he gestured to Padfoot. "I mean flying and then we're all going to likely walk into a fight."
"He can handle himself." Harry said with a knowing smile.
"Fair enough," Cap nodded, deciding to take Harry at his word. "Everything good?" Cap asked Clint and Natasha.
"All good Cap." Barton replied.
"I take it that you think you're good enough to be back in the field." Harry said to Barton.
"I like to think that I am," Barton nodded. "I'm good enough to shoot an arrow through Loki's eye."
"Glad to hear it." Harry said before turning to Cap. "So where are we heading and what do you know about it?"
"Alright," Cap said as he sat down. "me and Stark were talking about Coulson when suddenly…
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"Please tell me you're going to appeal to my humanity." Loki said as he and Stark entered the penthouse of Stark tower. Tony had just landed at the tower a few moments ago, his robots removed his damaged Iron Man suit. Tony felt a lot more vulnerable without his armour but since it was really damaged he knew it wouldn't do much good.
"Uh… actually I'm planning to threaten you." Tony replied as he walled towards the bar.
"You should have left your armour on for that." Loki smirked.
"Yeah," Tony replied as he got behind the bar. "it's seen a bit of mileage, and you have the glowstick of destiny. Would you like a drink?" Tony offered.
"Stalling me won't change anything." Loki replied.
"No, no, not stalling, I am threatening, big difference." Tony corrected him "No drink? You sure? I've got some really nice and expensive ones, Pepper wishes I spent less on them actually but I'm rich so… I fear I might have diverted too far… well if you're sure. I'm having one." Tony said as he picked up a bottle and began pouring himself a drink.
"The Chitauri are coming, nothing will change that." Loki said, possessing all the confidence in the world. "what have I to fear?" He asked.
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