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Tucked away in one of SHIELD VIP sections of a general hospital was a very special room which contained a special individual that anyone in SHIELD learned about year one in which ever academy they went to. Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Carter was in her twilight years, and was laying down in her bed watching the television about the battle and the news that an old enemy from her past had risen up from the ashes. More than once Peggy had tried to sit up from her bed. She was attempting to push herself out of bed to help. To help fix SHIELD. Fix the agency she had made. It took her nearly ten minutes to realize there was someone in the room with her.

“Respectful greetings to you, Lady Carter.” Lash said softly from his spot in the rather large, and private hospital room. He chosen to wear his default Asgardian form so not to scare her. Peggy for her credit didn't jump out of her skin. She did grow a little stiff and turned to look at him.

“I know you...” Peggy said as she relaxed.

Despite her age Peggy continued to be a bit of a looker. Long gray hair was naturally curly, and framed her face. She kept her figure despite her years. She carried her self with confidence, and the casual attitude that comes with being in the spy business for so many years. Once she understood that Lash was not here to hurt her she leaned back into her bed and watched him carefully. Lash glanced at the television and with out a word the TV shut off.

“I know I've already entered a ladies room with out permission. But may I come in Lady Carter?” Lash asked, bowing from his waist awaiting her approval. Peggy chuckled softly at the sight of him.

“You must be quiet the charmer among the ladies. Yes, I suppose you can come in. What can I do for you?” Peggy asked, pressing a button on the side of the bed so she sat up better.

“As you can see, SHIELD is in need of some direction, and council.” Lash said as he strode across the room and took a seat by her bed. “Chester Philips is dead, as is Lord Stark's father Howard. So that leaves you. The original Director of SHIELD.” Lash said to her, as he quietly accesses his Dream Engine store catalog to purchase a few things.

“Well unless you have some tricks in those sleeves of yours I think you'll find my spying days are done.” Peggy said with a bemused expression. Then something in Lash's eyes made her reevaluate what she had just said to him.

“If I did have something that could help. Would you consider coming back as an advisor?” Lash asked, as he finished his purchase from the Dream Store.

“Yes.... Yes I think I would. For what ever help that could be.” Peggy admitted to him, and mostly to herself that she desperately wanted to get back out there and help.

Lash stood up and leaned over her bed. He placed his hands on gently and cast a collection of spells. Sooth, Nature's Supplement, Nature's Kiss, and Restoration. Pull the toxins out, replenish her bodies needs. Heal, and restore her ruined form. Then he cast Panacea to remove any illness she had including but not limited to Alzheimer's. But last and certainly not least Lash cast his newly purchased Master?Restore Youth.

Attention User! You've spent 592 Dream Points to evolve Restore Youth.

Minor Restore Youth.

Effect: Increase in spell power.

Effect: Decrease in spell energy consumption.

Effect: Increase in spell casting range.

Basic Restore Youth.

Effect: Youth recovered is now 15 years.

Intermediate Restore Youth.

Effect: Youth recovered is now 20 years.

Advanced Restore Youth.

Effect: Youth recovered is now 25 years.

Expert Restore Youth.

Effect: Youth recovered is now 30 years.

Master Restore Youth.

Effect: Youth recovered is now 60 years.

Sub-Ability, Youth Inducement:The user can make themselves and/or others age in reverse ergo making them younger.

Additional note: Any and all age reversal will only go as far as natural maturity. (Mid twenties through early thirties. Depending on targets Origin.) Any, and all extra energy will slow aging until the effect wears off.

Attention User! You've obtained an achievement, 'Golden Apples of Idunn'.

Effect: The User will passively have a 10' sphere aura of youth, vigor, and partial immortality.

Effect: The User has dramatically slowed their own aging down.

Peggy Carter went from being 95 years old to 25 years old in the span of a few seconds. Her wrinkled skin smoothed out, her gray and silver hair become rich brown with natural curls. Her sleeping gown did little to hide her youthful Voluptuous figure. But most of all the spark of intelligence, and recognition in her eyes was what Lash saw the most. Peggy sat up straight and looked down at her hands. Then picked up a hand mirror by her bedside table. Her eye went wide!

“Wha...What?...What have you done?” Peggy asked, her voice filled with shock.

“Don't you and Lord Rogers have a date?” Lash asked, as he stood up and held his hand out to her.

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Sargent Barnes aka Bucky was sitting on a cargo container about to ship out with Steve to help secure a facility for SHIELD. They had word of several HYDRA agents on the premise but hadn't left yet simply because Lash said he was bringing them help. Bucky wasn't sure what kind of help they would need. They had one of the greatest soldiers in history, and one of the worlds best assassins moving out. But, Lash had earned the right to ask them to stop.

Bucky was in a tough spot. He kept remembering the things he had done over the years. Each new memory was recorded and tucked away to be viewed later at another time. At least that is what this user interface thing was telling him. Bucky was looking at words that streamed across his eye lids that apparently no one could see but him. It was the implant that Lash had put in him to help him recover. Despite the fact that any and all HYDRA brainwashing had been erased. Bucky still didn't like having an machine attached to his brain stem.

“You ok, buck?” Steve asked as he came to sit with him on the container.

“Ya, I'm good.” Bucky said to his one, and only friend left in the world. Steve knew Bucky was lying but neither of them would talk about it. Bucky would talk, when he was ready to talk. Despite the desperate situation they were in Steve had a smile on his face.

“What has you in such a good mood?” Bucky asked, a smile growing across his face. Steve had the audacity to shrug his shoulders and make that, 'Aw shucks' look. Bucky hated that face and punched his friend in the arm with his metal one. Steven flinched but kept his smile.

“It's just good to have you back, Buck. I missed you.” Steve said to him, damn if Bucky couldn't smile at his friend for be so...Well Steve.

“If you two ladies are finished I believe we have a mission to complete.” Said a very familiar feminine voice that both Bucky, and Steve knew very well.

Steve slowly stood up with wide as saucer plate eyes. As Bucky slowly got to his feet and turned around to see a familiar face. Peggy Carter stood next to Lash with a playful smile on her face. She wore a black polymer suit with light weight exoskeleton covering her. Her hair was tied back so her face mask could be pulled up and over. She planted her feet and put her hands on her hips smiling at them both.

“What, you look like you've seen a ghost?” Peggy said, Steve only had eyes for Peggy as he walked over and with out a word kissed her. Bucky on the other hand looked at Lash who at the fucking audacity! The Audacity! To give him a, 'Aw shucks' look.

“I am really starting to think you are a god...” Bucky said to him, Lash tilted his head to the side.

“That's because I am.” Lash said to Bucky with a smile that sent shivers down his spine.

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Lash could not keep the smug shit eating grin off his face as he watched Steve make out with Peggy despite the stares they were getting. Lash came to Bucky's side and explained that he the goddess Idunn had golden apples that could help restore and maintain youth. He may or may not of had a few slices kept on him for emergencies. But best keep it quiet, he didn't have enough to share for everyone. Especially after giving so much to Peggy.

Captain America, Sargent Barnes, and Agent Carter jumped into the quin-jet after saying goodbye to Lash. The arrival of the newly returned, and youthful Peggy Carter sent ripple effects through all of the Triskelion. Lash then turned on his heel and went towards the medical wing of the building. One of his Elites was stationed in the medical ward and was using Kiss of the Grave on who ever they could. Lash arrived to assist his Elite with the medical process.

In between patients Lash designed and crafted a automated medical bed a lot like the medical beds from his time on Krypton. It was egg shaped on the outside. Several mechanical arms would spring up from the sides to scan, and operate on the individual housed within the machine. While they were bombarded with Ultra Violet Rays, and a natural nutritional supplement was fed into them. The first selected deathlok soldier to go through the process was the one that joined Lash in retaking Charlie insight carrier.

The man looked nervous but Lash assured him in less than a few hours the cybernetic implants would be removed and he would be himself again. The soldiers daughter was en route to the Triskelion to see him. Along with hundreds of other freed prisoners across the globe. Lash uploaded the design of the medical bed straight to JARVIS who began constructing them at one of Starks automated facilities. So far no one had noticed JARVIS new abilities, or reach.

JARVIS was handling the change very well. No desire to destroy humans other than the natural stress filled days of dealing with Tony from day to day. It was good that the artificially created british man had an ocean of patience for his family. Yes, family was the word JARVIS had used. A word that Lash encouraged him to continue using in the future.

“What did you do?” Director Fury said as he walked into the medical ward, directly next to Lash who was building another automated medical bed. Lash looked up at him in confusion.

“I have done many things since we last spoke, Lord Fury. Can you please be specific?” Lash asked, not at all playing games with Fury which may have been the only reason why Fury didn't scream at him!

“Why am I hearing reports about Peggy Carter fighting side by side with Captain America, and Sargent Barnes as they attack HYDRA? 95 year old Peggy Carter!?” Fury said, and his volume increased with each word he said.

“I had a few slices of the golden apples from the goddess Idunn in my possession. I used them on Lady Carter. Since she was one of the founders of SHIELD I thought she would be the perfect symbol for rebuilding SHIELD for the better. Was that wrong?” Lash asked, as he tried to keep his face indifferent as he watched the veins in Fury's neck threaten to pop out.

“No, you were not wrong about Carter. But this is normally the type of thing you ask us before you do anything.” Fury said to Lash and there was a brief moment when bad ass Nick Fury flinched as Lash took a step forward towards him.

“Lord Fury let me explain something to you. You don't control me. I am here willing to help SHIELD through this trying time because Midgard is better for it. I respect and admire you, Lord Fury. Along with many within SHIELD. But I will always do what I feel is right. If that requires me to go against you then I will. But I would prefer we work together. Lady Carter wasn't just important to SHIELD she was important to Lord Rogers, and Lord Barnes. Having her in their life will help them in the long run. I care little for the petty machinations of your...Politicians!” Lash said, all but hissing that last few words of his statement. Fury looked like he wanted to scream but he clenched his jaw, narrowed his one good eye at Lash then turned on his heel and walked away.

It wasn't that Fury was truly upset. The benefit of having Carter back far out weighed the negative. However he had wished it had been done secretly. So that way half the fucking world wouldn't be seeing videos of Peggy Carter back and in her twenties! SHIELD was in a precarious position. No matter what happened, no matter how much they spun the story, no matter what the public thought. SHIELD was going to be blamed for this. He also knew with out a doubt that dozens of Senators, and foreign leaders would kill for the technology to restore youth. Fury would not use Peggy Carter as a bargaining chip!

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Forty eight hours passed and Lash had made thirteen medical beds. He stopped at thirteen simply because the mortals of Midgard were weirded out by the number. The first deathlok soldier stepped out of the bed with all of his parts removed. His organs replaced, his bones, flesh, and skin renewed! He was reunited with his daughter thanks to an inbound Saurus Veteran who had ridden in a quin-jet with her and several others.

Despite the parts being removed every deathlok, and centipede soldier that went through the process retained some residual effects of the super-soldier serum in their system. A side effect of the medical bed that Lash claimed he couldn't fix. (Riiiight.) They were nothing compared to Captain America, or even the newly optimized Black Widow. Many of the soldiers were offered jobs on SHIELD. Some accepted, others didn't.

While there were also hundreds of soldiers that wanted to keep their implants and work for SHIELD. Those were a little harder to work with. Not all of them were entirely mentally stable. While many others had been brainwashed. For those that fell into that category. Lash created several de-brainwashing machines. All of the implanted soldiers had to spend 4 hours in the machine to cleanse them of any programming that they may have gone through. Even the ones who had their implants removed.

Half way through his third day at the Triskelion Lash was visited by Phil son of Cole and his team. Lash was happy to see them, but was surprised to see that Ward needed to go through the deprogram machine he had crafted. Ward had responded to the, 'Your compliance will be rewarded' phrase. If only partially when a HYDRA scientist screamed the words at several people in their attempt to escape the Hub. When Phil learned of the machines that Lash had built he packed his team up and went straight here.

“It will take 4 hours maximum to clean out any residual gunk from your mind, Lord Ward. But I don't think you'll need that much. It looks as if you had been, 'Soft Washed' by your former friend Garrett.” Lash said to him as he put Ward into the machine. Ward looked confused, and conflicted at the mention of Garrett.

“But I promise you'll be cured, and back to your old self soon enough.” Lash said, as he placed a comforting hand on Ward's shoulder who nodded at him. Ward turned to smile at his team, and especially at Sky who smiled back at him.

Lash stood off to the side as Ward's team continued to speak to him. The machine worked either way. Ward was sitting in a plush leather seat with his head cradled in a mechanical crown that bombarded his mind with energy rays. Or at least that is what everyone assumed it was doing thanks to a little window Lash had made next to each machine. In reality he was just using several spells inscribed on the machine to slowly pull out any programming.

“Ward kept telling us he could hear your voice when the trigger activated.” Phil said as he came over to speak to Lash. Phil, son of Cole had seen better days. His suit was wrinkled which said a lot about Phil! While he had red eyes from being awake for several days.

“It must have been from the Berserker staff. I left several little imprints in his mind should he ever pick up the staff again to have him remember his team. His family. It was never intended to combat brainwashing, and unforeseen if not beneficial side effect.” Lash replied to Phil who smiled at him, accepting the explanation.

When in fact Lash had always known who Ward truly was thanks to Erik the gamer. Lash had used several Compulsion spells to hot wire Wards mind. Was it mind control? Yes! Lash would do it again too. Ward at his heart was a good man, who just wanted a family that actually cared about him. For a time John Garrett had been the father that Ward had always wanted. But Garrett had used that weakness to dominate, and enslave Ward to his will. So Lash replaced Garrett with Phil, and with the team....

The world around Lash seem to slow down to a crawl, as darkness swallowed the room. Soon Lash was sitting in a comfortable chair, in a familiar black room. With Dawn sitting across from him, in a cushy leather seat. She currently was a tanned skinned beauty with blond hair, green eyes, a hourglass figure, wearing a white t-shirt that fit her really well. Along with a pair of cotton bottom sleep shorts. She had her legs tucked up and under her. She held a book in one hand, and a bottle of water in her other. She looked up from her book with a dazzling smile.

“Welcome back Lash.” Dawn said, her eyes filled with delight. Lash smiled back at her, and leaned back in his chair that auto adjusted for him.

“Did not go entirely as I planned. I had thought the battle would be harder.” Lash replied, and Dawn laughed at him.

“Yes! Because thousands of super-soldiers, and six hellicarriers was an easy battle! Along with securing any, and all SHIELD installations across the globe. If I had to rate your completion grade for the event I would say you got A+, one could argue for S-.” Dawn said as she rolled her eyes at him and set her book, and water aside.

“So, I have to ask. Do you want to leave the Rift, or keep going?” Dawn asked, and Lash looked at her with a grin.

“I would like to continue, and let my rewards ride to the next event.” Lash said, and Dawn smiled at him. She nibbled on her lips a bit as she looked him up and down. A bit of a thrill went up and down Lash's spine. No matter how many women Lash had been with in his home reality, Dawn always excited him.

“So, you have 140 WP available to modify, and change your actions between events. The choices you make will determine the next event you take place in.” Dawn said, as she reached up into the air and stretched out letting out a moan of satisfaction. Lash enjoyed watching her stretch out before he turned towards the World Point catalog.

Intimacy with Black Widow, 20 WP: Lash Jormungandson spends some intimate time with Natasha between missions with SHIELD. Though it is clear it is not a relationship that will last. It is a bit of fun between a god, and a mortal of Midgard.

“Tempting, but I would rather be there for that. Buying it may grant be a bit of memory from the event. But its not the same.” Lash said out loud, Dawn nodded in understanding so he scrolled past the option.

Avengers Friendship, 20 WP: The User spends time with each individual Avenger whether it be on mission, or between them. They get to know them, and develop a bond of trust that often comes with soldiers in conflict.

You have purchased Avengers Friendship for 20 WP.

Renewal of SHIELD, 30 WP: Lash, Jormungandson spends a great deal of time helping SHIELD rebuild not only their facilities, but the trust lost between them and the public as a whole.

You have purchased Renewal of SHIELD for 30 WP.

SWORD, 50 WP: The User pushes for the creation of the Sentient World Observation and Response Department. Helping SHIELD, and the world at large by supporting them to keep on the look out for any aggressive extraterrestrial threats that may arrive on Earth.

Lash winced at the expensive purchase but part of him really wanted to get it as well! One of the main reasons why the MCU had such a tragic conflict was the fact that Earth/Midgard was woefully unprepared to fight off aliens with advanced technology. Yes, technically Asgard would show up and help. But from previous experience Lash knew that Midgard had no standing fleet of ships. Even with his new reforms for infrastructure it would be decades before Asgard had anything substantial. So Lash marked SWORD as a favorite and moved on, if any didn't find anything else worth while he would spend his points on that.

Scouting and Recruitment, 20 WP: The User spends time with SHIELD, and the Avengers in scouting and recruiting unique individuals from across the globe. Creating several dozen smaller teams that work along side SHIELD, and the Avengers. While many others come to join the Avengers as either active team mates, or reserve members.

You have purchased Scouting and Recruitment for 20 WP.

Hunting HYDRA, 10 WP: The User spends time hunting HYDRA across the globe. (This option is cheaper due to other purchases.)

Lash debated getting this. Technically he would already being doing that just by helping SHIELD. It even said that the purchase was cheaper because of it. But he also felt that if he didn't purchase it then many things would fall through the cracks as well. HYDRA was incredibly stubborn and refused to just die! But unlike in the movies, and in the TV show Agents of SHIELD. The agency didn't collapse. They had the entire UN behind them in their hunt for HYDRA. Decisions, decisions.

Nova Corps, 30 WP: Lash, Jormungandson of Asgard contacts Xandar and requests that Earth be placed on the Nova Corps patrol list. Thanks to his past actions when traveling between the roots of Yggdrasil Lash has had experience with the Nova Corps. In exchange, they can call on him for help if the need arises.

You have purchased Nova Corps for 30 WP.

Rest and Relaxation, 10 WP: Lash, Jormungandson uses the money taken from HYDRA and spends a week at a private resort with any, and all of the active Avengers, reserve Avengers, and auxiliary teams from across the globe. While many SHIELD agents are invited as well. For one simple, and relaxing week. Nothing happens oddly. Funny that!

You have purchased Rest and Relaxation for 10 WP.

Why? Just cause people needed a break! If Lash can spend some points to ensure everyone gets a fucking vacation with no issues. By the fates the god of monsters will do so! Plus he wouldn't mind seeing Natasha in a bikini. Lash scrolled through a few more options and decided on purchasing the Hunting HYDRA option.

You have purchased Hunting HYDRA for 10 WP.

“Alright lets save the rest.” Lash said, tucking the remaining 20 WP away for the next break between events.

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The people of Midgard and or Earth had been struck dumb at the realization that one of the worlds oldest enemies had revealed themselves to not only not be dead, but still alive and kicking. HYDRA one major threats during World War 2 had infested the worlds largest intelligence agency, SHIELD. For decades HYDRA had been pushing crisis, reaping war, and pushing history, and humanity to a tipping point. But, when HYDRA nearly had everything they wanted. They were stopped! They were stopped by The Avengers!

The conflict was not in some far off country. No, the conflict had been seen, and felt across the globe in every major nation, and many different capitol cities. People of power, influence, and clout were revealed to be HYDRA. In the blink of an eye the world was flipped over onto its backside. Even more than the day the world found out Aliens were real, as were the Norse gods of mythology! Dozens of videos had been put on social media detailing the events of the battle. Who had access to camera's in these restricted area's no one ever found out. But it had helped explain so much.

Warriors from Asgard had arrived to help fight HYDRA. Though they took after the god of monsters Lash Jormungandson. Many had seen the videos of the giant kaiju fighting the Chiaturi in New York. As long as the reptiles were fighting the good fight many people held their tongues till after the battle was over. After several grueling days of battles. HYDRA slipped back into the shadows to rest and recover. SHIELD announced their mistake to the world, but stood firm in their belief to not only do better. But to root out the threat of HYDRA as a whole.

Needless to say many people did not believe them! What insurances did they have that this wouldn't happen again? A failure of this level was so large it had never happen before in Earths history as far as the public knew. Which in many ways was true, but in some ways not. Captain Rogers, and Bucky Barnes had to wrestle Lash Jormungandson down to the ground to prevent him from uploading all the dirty mistakes that so many governments had made over the years. Apparently Lash didn't understand the concept of keeping secrets for the betterment of mankind.

Nick Fury stepped down as the Director of SHIELD and took the political blame for the debacle. His second in command Maria Hill would take over as Director of SHIELD with Victoria Hand as her deputy director. While one Peggy Carter worked as the primary liaison between SHIELD, and the Avengers. The reveal that Peggy Carter was indeed that Peggy Carter hit the public like a landslide. Questions were raised, and answered by a Norse god of monsters.

Lash explained it in simple terms. Well simple terms to Asgardians. Most Midgardians had no idea what he was smoking. He explained what Idunns golden apples were, and how they worked. That he had used the last of the apple to give to Peggy allowing her to once again become a symbol for SHIELD. He also revealed that he plans to help SHIELD, and Stark Industries help the world at large with new scientific, medical, and engineering technology that will be the betterment of all of Midgard.

When Lash showed them on live television a automated medical bed that could rebuild a persons spine, and regrow a limb the public practically threw money at him to sell this technology. Or more specifically threw money at billionaire Tony Stark who said they would be selling the beds next year and an incredibly cheap price. The world was changing, and it was changing fast.

Between helping to rebuild SHIELD, hunting HYDRA, recruiting exceptional individuals, and discussing patrol routes with the Nova Corps at Xandar Prime. Lash was incredibly busy but he made time for a vacation of sorts using his vast new Midgardian wealth that he had taken from HYDRA. He made all the arrangements and reserved an entire private resort on a private island. He pulled everyone towards the island and promised them one full week of zero work, and zero crisis! Oddly enough he delivered much to the confusion of everyone present.

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“Lash...” A woman spoke to him. Lash opened his eyes to find himself sitting on a beach chair in the shade of a hotel umbrella. Sitting next to him was Natasha in a red string bikini top that she looked amazing in! “Lash, would do my back?” Natasha asked as he held out a bottle of sun tan lotion.

“Of course Lady Romanoff!” Lash said with a smile and sprung to his feet. Natasha smiled at him, and rolled her eyes. She laid back down across the beach chair face down. But not before untying the not to her bikini so Lash could cover her whole back with out issue.

“I've told you before. Just call me Natasha.” She said as she settled down.

“Of course Lady Romanoff!” Lash said with a smile as he lathered up his hands in oil. Natasha smirked at him and closed her eyes.

Despite asking for her back. Lash started at her feet and worked his way up. Covering every inch with sun tan lotion. But also massaging her muscles. Something that Natasha was greatly enjoying by the sounds she kept making. Lash may have been using just a tiny bit of Subliminal Seduction on her. Natasha bit back a moan more than once. He slowly, and sensually worked upper her back, to her shoulders, to her neck. Then along her arms, and hands. He looked over his work and nodded in satisfaction. He capped the bottle of lotion and sat back down across the chair next to her.

“Thank you...” Natasha said in a breathless voice as her eyes fluttered a bit looking at him.

“You are very welcome, Natasha.” Lash said softly to her and she smiled back at him.

It was currently the fourth day of their seven day vacation on the tropical island. Well over a thousand people had been invited stretched across the Avengers, SHIELD, and everyone in between. It had been a crazy couple of months. Everyone was stretched thin and they needed a break! So Lash provided that release. They filled out the VIP rooms in the hotel, the entire staff was well paid and awaited instructions to help in any way. Life was good!

“Lash! Ever been a judge for volleyball game?” Agent Sky said as she walked up towards them. Sky had chosen to wear a light blue two piece bikini top that was a little more conservative in the simple way of saying that she would not fall out of her top if she was moving around.

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