Skye Barton

Chapter 9

Starting back at where the cars originally parked, Skye and Coulson make their way through the brush.

SKYE: We should warn the people who live around here if the 0-8-4 is dangerous. They're already dealing with anti-mining rebels and the shining path guerillas. I could post something. COULSON: Remember the panic when that anti-matter meteor splashed down just off the coast of Miami, nearly devoured the city?

Skye did happen to remember May talking about this with Maria, Victoria, Natasha and Clint once. She had just happened to be on Victoria's lap during the discussion so she did know about the meteor. Not that Coulson needed to know.

SKYE: No. COULSON: Precisely. Because we kept it quiet and contained. SKYE: So, what am I doing? COULSON: Well, if it gets out, I might need you to create some kind of diversion, put the public on the wrong scent. SKYE: So everything that I'm against. COULSON: Yep. [Coulson climbs up pyramid steps to get to Fitz-Simmons and the Professor who is now with them] [ Camera shutter clicks ]

COULSON: Good morning, Professor. I'm Agent Coulson with S.H.I.E.L.D. I understand you've made an interesting discovery. PROFESSOR: [ Sighs ] I-I'm not sure how to explain it. This temple dates back at least 500 years. It's filled with pre-Incan artifacts. One of them is impossible and looks like it might be dangerous.

COULSON: Well, that's why we're here. [they enter the temple] PROFESSOR: Watch out. [there is a bit of modern looking metal/tech attached to the wall] PROFESSOR: Exactly as we found it. COULSON: Who else knows about this?

PROFESSOR: Just the ministry. I believe they are the ones who contacted you. COULSON: Sir, I need you and your team to evacuate the site until we determine the risk associated with this object. [Fitz fires up the drones] [ Simmons' device beeping ]

SIMMONS (to drone): Leave the man alone. COULSON: Now -- for your own safety. SKYE [checking her phone]: Nothing about this anywhere. It's amazing. I searched every data stream. What do you got here, guys? [Skye approaches the metal, reaches out as if to touch it]

FITZ: Whoa, car-- uh, careful. I-I -- no, wouldn't do that. [Skye stops] SIMMONS: The object's placement in fossiliferous rock formations suggests it's been here for at least 1,500 years. That pre-dates this temple by a millennium. Ah! Maybe it's alien. FITZ: Yeah, but the shape and the craftsmanship -- it's almost German.

EXT: Temple. May is there. The professor exits and walks past her. [ Birds chirping ] WARD [approaching]: Tires match the prof's truck. Where's your sidearm? MAY: If I need a gun, I'll take one. WARD: Right. Forgot I was working with "the cavalry." MAY: Don't ever call me that.

The pack members who overheard the conversation winced. Knowing how their mate hated being called that name. Skye looked over at May discreetly. Wondering if she was okay.

WARD: Apologies. I've heard the stories -- what went down in Bahrain, about you in action. You know, it was smart of Coulson to pull you out of retirement. It's nice to have a trusted friend who has your back. [man jumps out of the brush and attacks Ward] [ Grunts ] [Ward, May, and multiple assailants fight] [gun that May stole from assailants cock] [ Vehicle approaches ] [men rush out of vehicles, armed, and surround May and Ward] [ Men shouting in Spanish ] WARD: Should have taken more guns. [Camilla gets out of vehicle] [ Men shouting in Spanish ]

Skye, Simmons, and Fitz wondered what the hell was going on outside. Simmons and Fitz gently pulled Skye towards them, not wanting their pup to be hurt.

Skye sighed and leaned into their arms as the gunfire continued.

INT: Temple WARD (still outside, over walkie-talkie): Sir? COULSON: Go. WARD: We have a situation. SKYE: Lots of rebels in this area. COULSON: Not enough g*n. Keep working. (into walkie-talkie) I'm on my way. [he walks out past a still working Fitz-Simmons] EXT: Temple COULSON (in Spanish): Good morning. I'm Agent Coulson. We are here on a matter of international security. CAMILLA: Phillip? COULSON: Camilla? [gestures at armed men] Do you mind? CAMILLA: After you. [Ward and May stand down]