Chapter 55: Chapter 54: Surprising News

Chapter 54: Surprising News

“So this is Earth?”

Death looked up and saw a vast blue sky.

Around her were trees that seemed so full of life.

She reached out her small hand, hoping to touch a leaf but retracted it, fearing that she would kill it unconsciously.

Suddenly, a hand held her own and pulled it towards the leaf.

“See, it’s fine. Don’t worry, here, I control Nature. Even if you unconsciously destroy something, I can bring it back.”

Benjamin smiled and waved his hand.

Suddenly, more trees appeared around them.

“That is…quite a gift.”

“Thanks.”

Death seemed quite interested in this Nature power as it seemed to contradict her own power of Death.

Benjamin looked around once then turned to Death.

“Come, I’ll show you around a bit later. I just need to meet someone here first.”

They were still on the island where Daisy was training so he wanted to check up on her before leaving.

Death nodded and held out her hand toward Benjamin.

Benjamin looked at the hand in confusion.

Did she want something?

“It is customary to hold a lady’s hand while escorting her, is it not?”

“Uhh, it’s not really required but…sure.”

Benjamin held her hand and started walking.

It was quite unusual to see a grown man in his mid-20s holding hands with a girl that was only about as tall as his arm in an uninhabited forest, seeming walking like they were on a date.

As they walked, a strange thought appeared in Benjamin’s mind.

In his past world, there was this popular troupe in animes where badass characters have lolis…

I never thought I’d be in this position one day. Now I have a loli too.

Benjamin glanced at the loli beside him.

Hmm, while Death is currently a loli, she still has that air of maturity around her. Only her appearance was that of a child while her temperament remained. It was quite interesting.

This must be what they call gap moe or something…

While thinking of such thoughts, Benjamin and Death arrived where Daisy was.

Daisy was sitting in front of a waterfall cross-legged with both palms facing forward as she directed her power at the waterfall.

Looking at the waterfall, it was actually not falling in a straight line, but spiraling downwards.

This was the result of controlling the vibration of the water as it fall, causing it to form such a shape.

It’s like one of those science projects in school but on a larger scale.

Death looked Daisy with curious eyes.

“What an interesting ability this one has. To be able to control vibrations to such a degree.”

As expected, she figured out Daisy’s power immediately and didn’t mistake it for a water control ability. She had not lived millions of years for nothing.

“This is Daisy. She’s what we call an Inhuman.”

“Inhuman? Is it a new race?”

“So to speak. She is human, but her DNA’s been modified by Kree technology, causing her to gain such abilities.”

“Ah, Kree. Those arrogant fools.”

Death nodded, seemingly remembering something in the past.

“Seems like you don’t like them much?”

“It’s not that I hate them. It’s their attitude that annoys me so. They think they are above most races due to their technology and intelligence…well, not much so than the Sovereigns. Those golden fools think they are the rulers of the universe. They are but frogs at the bottom of a well. Even the gods of Omnipotence City don’t dare to make such claims.”

Death shook her head.

Benjamin could only smile wryly.

Sure enough, probably only Death could speak of those fearsome beings so bluntly like that.

Well, it’s not like Benjamin can’t. It’s just that…it feels like something bad will happen if he were to curse them out in the open like that.

Well, it was just a feeling. It’s probably nothing.

As they talked, Daisy had already noticed the commotion and stopped using her powers to turn to them.

Daisy’s eyes lit up when she saw Benjamin and quickly stood up.

“Ben! How is it!? I can do it pretty easily now!”

“You sure had gotten more control over it. Let’s go. It’s time to go back.”

“Finally!”

Daisy celebrated and waved her palm up high for a high five.

Benjamin chuckled and clapped her hand with his. He wasn’t going to dampen her mood. She had worked hard after all.

Finally, Daisy turned to the one beside Benjamin.

“Uhh, who’s this? Your kid?”

“Cough!?”

Benjamin nearly choked on his own spit when he heard that.

Are you kidding me!? Since when did I have such a large kid!? Also, how can I be Death’s father!? That would be too weird!

Death didn’t wait for his introduction and stepped forward herself.

“Greetings, Inhuman Daisy. I am Death.”

“Uhh, Daisy Johnson. No need for the Inhuman whatever.”

“Daisy…Johnson? I apologize, I did not think you were a man, Daisy Son of John.”

“Pft-!”

Benjamin let out a laugh at that, making Daisy exasperated.

Now she understood what Coulson has been feeling getting called Son of Coul all the time…

Death turned to Benjamin.

“Was there something funny with what I said?”

“Uhh, here on Earth, having a last name ending with -son is quite normal for even females. She’s not a man.”

“I see. What an odd culture.”

Death nodded and turned to Daisy again.

“I apologize if I said anything that insulted you. I’m still not aware of Earth customs.”

“Earth customs? Cause…what? Are you an alien?”

“I am-”

Before Death could continue to explain, Benjamin explained for her.

“Long story short, she’s here now on Earth and due to some circumstances, she’s in a form of a child now. But don’t let that cute kid fool you. She’s millennias older than Earth itself.”

“Umu. Actually, I am much older than that but that will do.”

Death nodded.

Daisy looked stupefied and didn’t know what to say for a moment.

“Which means…what exactly?”

“...She’s just here to visit. Don’t worry. She’s with me.”

“Ah. Gotcha.”

Daisy sighed in relief.

All this Death thing and millennias older than Earth thing made her feel uneasy but since Benjamin was looking after her, it should be fine.

Daisy decided not to think about it anymore and just throw the problem at Benjamin.

If Benjamin knew what she was thinking, who knows how he’ll react…

“Let’s go then. I’ll send you back. I also need to talk to Coulson about a few things.”

Daisy nodded.

Benjamin then waved his hand and a portal back to SHIELD appeared.

Death looked at the portal curiously but didn’t focus on it too much.

Naturally, she had seen her fair share of magic already so she wasn’t too interested.

After appearing in SHIELD, the three of them went to Coulson’s office.

“You’re back. I assume Skye’s control is now in check?”

Benjamin nodded.

“It’s Daisy. And yes. She’s good to go and field ready. If her powers were to go out of control again, you have the bell.”

“Dammit, I keep forgetting. Anyways, thanks. I really do appreciate your help here, Captain Freed.”

Coulson shook his hand gratefully.

He then turned to Daisy.

“Sky- I mean, Daisy. Sorry if I keep confusing. It’s hard to get used to.”

“It’s fine Coulson. Take your time.”

Daisy nodded in understanding.

Coulson had been like a father to her and naturally, the two were quite close so he was more used to calling her Skye than Daisy.

“Go to Fitz-Simmons for a final check. Then you’re good to go.”

“Understood.”

Lastly, Coulson turned back to Benjamin and looked at him and Death curiously.

“So…what’s with the kid?”

“I want you to help me get her some IDs and papers.”

Coulson raised a brow and looked at the two again dubiously.

“...Why? What are you up to now?”

“Do you really want to know?”

“...Do I have to know?”

“No.”

“...I’ll get it done and send it to you tomorrow morning.”

Coulson immediately decided and no longer asked anything.

For Benjamin to not say explain anything properly…seems like this thing is just too troublesome to deal with.

Anyway, Benjamin’s dealing with it so there’s no need for him to do anything.

If even Benjamin can’t deal with it, no one can.

Is it like father, like daughter?

He also had the same thoughts as Daisy and decided to throw the problem for Benjamin to solve on his own…

Well, it could be said that their trust in him is just that much.

“What name should I put in?”

Coulson asked.

“My name is Death.”

“...Okay miss Death. I’m gonna need a lot more than that. Like, a last name?”

Coulson decided to brush off the meaning of the name and just ask normally.

“Last name, is it?”

Death turned to Benjamin.

“Then, use Freed as well. That will suffice.”

Coulson cast a suspicious look at Benjamin.

“...Ben? You…should I call the FBI?”

Benjamin coughed at that.

“It’s not what you think! Besides, she’s much older than you or anyone on Earth!”

“What? Then is she…actually, never mind. You’re in charge of her. I’m busy.”

“...”

Coulson ran away from responsibility immediately.

He can already feel how troublesome this thing is going to be.

He’s not an idiot.

A kid named Death and older than anyone on Earth?

That’s a red flag right there! A fucking huge one at that!

Anyway, Benjamin brought her here so it should be relatively safer. He can deal with it.

“So, Death Freed is it?”

“Death as a name is a bit…how about Mors? It’s Death in Latin but it sounds more namely than Death.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Death nodded. She didn’t care much about her name anyway.

“I’ll get it done. Is there anything else?”

“Actually, there is.”

“What is it?”

Coulson asked.

“Well…turns out the Red Skull is still alive and he may be coming back soon.”

“Oh.”

Coulson nodded without much reaction at first.

However, as the news sank into his mind, he froze.

“Wait what? The Red Skull!? As in THE Red Skull!?”

“Yes. Exactly who you’re thinking of.”

“...How!?”

“It’s a…long story. The short version is, he was sent somewhere by the Tesseract and is now somehow going back.”

It’s too troublesome to explain the whole thing so Benjamin just explained it simply.

Coulson fell silent for a moment before asking.

“How long do we got?”

“Probably not long. Anyway, I just want to inform you. Don’t worry about it too much. I’ll deal with it. Just give Fury and Steve a heads up too.”

Benjamin explained and turned to leave with Death.

Coulson wanted to continue asking but knew that Benjamin most likely won’t be answering his questions so he could only sigh as he watched them leave.

Arriving back home, Benjamin saw Natasha and Rogue talking about something in the living room.

When they saw Benjamin appear, they quickly hid whatever was in their hands behind their backs and looked at Benjamin in a panic.

“Ben! Hey! Didn’t hear you come in.”

“Well, I used a portal…what’s up?”

Benjamin looked at the two suspiciously with squinted eyes.

Rogue chuckled and pushed Natasha towards Benjamin.

“Quick, you tell him.”

“But…”

“It’s fine, if you don’t tell him, I will!”

“F-fine…”

Natasha hesitated for a moment as she took a deep breath before revealing what was in her hands as she spoke.

“I’m…pregnant…”

On her hands was a pregnancy test…revealing positive!

Benjamin’s mind felt as if it exploded at this moment.

He…finally became a father!