9. Working around the World- Part 2

"X, secure the room and show me everything you found out." I said the moment my door shut itself. I felt more than saw X scan the room for any devices. My eyes focused on the blue out-lined holographic window which currently showed 4 names.

Harry James Potter

Albus Dumbledore

James "Wolverine" Howlett

Professor Charles Xavier

'Why I took those names, even I don't know? I think that these guys must be some important people from my previous life.'

[Scan complete. All named personnel exist.]

I took a deep breath to calm myself down before nodding "Show me."

[Harry James Potter, currently a medical student. Showing the latest photos.]

The moment the photos appeared, memories came rushing in and I swore "Fuck! It's Daniel."

Appearing in front of me is The Harry Potter. Of course he isn't exactly Daniel.

"X, show me his history. Any discrepancies, any unusual event that can be flagged under our special interests."

[...None. Mr. Harry Potter has had a completely ordinary life. The Potter family is one the last known noble families whose ancestors date back to the British Founding era. According to legends, their ancestor; Sir Godric Gryffindor was one of the knights of the Round Table. Mr. James Potter is an agent under the MI6 whereas the mother Mrs. Lily Potter works as a senior biologist in the Knight Pharma London branch.]

"You call this ordinary!"

[According to your criteria, there has been no case of sudden disappearances and or any unexplained happenings around them. I have checked as far as a generation ago and nothing seems extraordinary.]

"Hmm...No special circumstances huh...interesting. Next. And X make a new category, name it The Movie Characters. Add Harry and his immediate family to it. Keep a tab on them for any special occurrences that happen around them."

[Done. Albus Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, once the owner of a Theater, he has passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 94.]

The aged Dumbledore didn't look much different than when I had seen him last. I felt sad that I couldn't meet him and compare just how much he resembled the Headmaster of Hogwarts.

"What about descendants or siblings? He must have two younger siblings..Aberforth and Ariana."

[He had no direct descendants but he did have two younger siblings ; Aberforth and Ariana respectively. Aberforth his younger brother too has passed away. He owned a Barkeep in Yorkshire where his descendants still live. His sister Ariana Dumbledore is still alive. She lives with her only son in old London. According to your parameters, they have no special circumstances either.]

"Her age?"

[91]

"Hmm...Their financial condition?"

[Stable]

"Next."

[James Howlett, an ex-army Captain honorably discharged in 1918. He's been a ghost since.]

"Any photos?"

[Illegible. Though it is weird that he has no facial identification remaining. There are no digital records for facial recognition and no physical records to ascertain location.]

"hmm.."

[In my opinion he's dead. It's been a long time since 1918.]

"Maybe..maybe not. I can't tell. Just in case add him to the category."

[Sir?]

"Just keep it in mind. I will try to give you a face soon. Next."

[Professor Charles Xavier aged 53 an accomplished psychologist, currently is Headmaster to Xavier school of gifted youngsters.]

The moment I saw the man I knew I had to meet him "X, get me an appointment and make sure to keep it under-wraps; from the civies I mean."

[Your world trip is scheduled starting tomorrow. You would also be surveying some new prospective manufacturing plant for Magic-Eats' expansion. Would you like me to postpone it?]

"..No, that's important. Just arrange a meeting after we come back. And X"

[Yes]

"Keep a close eye on them."

[Will do.]

'I guess, I will have to observe them to know more. I doubt the other world powers aren't present in this world. The quest...'

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"To be on the same page; this meeting will be to know the target and find a way to contain or terminate him given his particular set of..abilities." Natasha stood before a dozen agents. Most of the S.H.I.E.L.D's best sat before her.

"What about a tranq?" an agent prompted.

"Read the report, Carl. We think he has an accomplice, a tech as far as we know. He has made multiple references to someone code-named X. We cannot do anything to Dastaan until we know exactly what this X is capable of. Tranq-ing him is also not a viable solution since he might teleport in a split second. We currently do not have the means to track his location."

"Any leads on this X?" Rollins pointed out.

"None so far. No mention of the moniker anywhere in our database but that does not mean he isn't of any less renown. X has hacked many SHIELD digital safes. He or she is so good that we only knew we were exposed after Dastaan mentioned sensitive info. Our sensitive info. Due to this it's threat level has been elevated to Beta."

"Any way to apprehend X?"

"None so far. X is a ghost. We cannot find anything about it."

"What about communications between them? Can't we track X through it?"

"No. I have been checking every single person or thing that enters Dastaan's office but nothing sticks out. Our surveillance on him can only check up until his office or his home. He must have some way to contact X when he is at his house or inside his office but we can't find how."

"What about termination ?" Rumlow sounded almost raring to go.

"His security detail is very good. Agency Name : Black Thorn. A private military firm which gave security to Knight and no doubt been recommended by him. His security aside, assassination is strictly prohibited. Dastaan's recent actions has made him the world's most renowned person and any attempts on his life will be under far too scrutiny to handle."

"So we have one Alpha and; possibly one Beta level threats capable of destabilizing and effectively destroying any country but we can't do anything. All we know is how he likes his coffee!"

"Thank you for being succinct, Rumlow but no we do have facts", saying Natasha pointed at the projection. It played a video taken from every single time Dastaan had interacted with S.H.I.E.L.D. or unintentionally been experimented on.

After the video ended; Natasha prompted "As you can see, our experiments have been more than clear enough evidence."

"Of what?" Natasha sighed when she looked at the person.

"From the top Carl, Dastaan is an off-worlder and this might be just a defect or perhaps his physiology isn't fully human but his weakness is sound-waves more accurately ultra-frequency sound-waves. Dastaan has shown on multiple occasions the ability to be affected by our equipment. For now all the effects have manifested as slight headaches or nausea but our tech guys think that we need to be at a certain frequency to fully incapacitate Dastaan."

"Is he stupid?" Rumlow prompted to which Natasha asked "Why do you say so?"

"Well from what I can see, he told his own weakness almost as if he wanted S.H.I.E.L.D to know about it. I mean their are not many reasons a person would do so. Either he's stupid or..."

"No, our analysts first thought that he had done so intentionally: to throw off S.H.I.E.L.D but further manual unpredictable tests at random times proved that he would get affected by the sound-waves regardless" Natasha answered. "I think he is just too reliant on his own teleportation ability...far too reliant which makes him far too over confident. Makes him stupid actually.."

"Huh.." Rumlow vocalized.

"This meeting is to make sure that our best S.H.I.E.L.D operatives both digital and field know everything about the Target " Coulson spoke now walking forward. "Director Fury thinks that their might come a time that we will use force against him so you have to be ready. Dismissed."

The room almost emptied in a minute. Coulson walked towards her and took her file; flipping it to her report. It wasn't a lengthy report but it covered a basic psych eval. as a combat threat by Natasha.

"Do you really think that Dastaan has no combat training at all?"

"Yes, he has neither done the combat training nor any muscle training. Of that I am confident" Natasha declared.

"Hmm...It will certainly be easier for you to subdue him if there ever was a chance. Make sure to report to us immediately if he does any sort of combat exercise."

Natasha asked him as he gave back the folder "What is it?"

"..." Coulson didn't answer.

"Come on, Phil. I am not like those chumps. You are not telling me something here, something about Dastaan."

"It's nothing. Fury thinks that without a proper attachment to humanity, Dastaan may not continue helping it." Coulson's straight face greeted her.

"..." Natasha's face became still for a second. She knew what was being insinuated. S.H.I.E.L.D wanted her to be more than a secretary to Dastaan.

"A fly-trap, you mean." Natasha glanced at the open report in front of her with a smiling face of Dastaan in a conference.

"Yes" answered Coulson simply.

Natasha paused for a second long and continued "Phil, have you read my report on him."

"Of course."

"Then you must know, he is not someone who will fall for such a thing."

"..."

"I feel as if he is searching for someone or something. This much is obvious."

"Natasha.."

"I know the mission. Hmm..Let's see how he fares against me." Natasha smiled at the photo in the open file at her desk.

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Dastaan. D. Moirai {henceforth referred to as the Subject or Dastaan.}

Age: 21 (confirmed)

Affliction : Other-worlder

Birthplace : Unknown (Subject shows a very high level of intimacy with Earth) {disregarding his digital records}

Abilities : Teleport (no subjective analysis of the ability available.)

Hacking (X, another other-worlder?)

Very high IQ and Perfect Memory (confirmed)

Super-human Physique (not confirmed.)

Secondary Psych Eval. : Subject is a 21 years old Caucasian male with no notable accent. He has already been eval-ed for the Avenger's Initiative. Based on the data provided by Agent Romanoff (see attach. report 2.1) we have formed a basis for his personality.

Medical and Development History: Subject has not been to a doctor since his arrival. No blood samples could be "arranged" but saliva sample suggests Target's DNA matching that of an ordinary human. Possible reasons pending? {Note : May be inconsequential but Subject hasn't been ill since his "arrival", possibly Super-Human?} See attach. report 1.1.1

Lineage : N/A {The digital parentage is not taken into consideration.} See attach. report 1.1.2

Social : Dastaan has very few acquaintances, most of whom are employees except Alexander Knight. Subject hasn't yet shown any signs to mingle any further with many humans. Though whomever has met him has told of his impeccable memory which still seems to be under human limits. (Further check pending) See attach. report 1.1.3

Personality : Dastaan is very active person and his situation analysis are top-notch. Has an I.Q of plus 230 {preliminary confirmation} According to Agent Romanoff, subject is closest to a human-like being. Though her long observation, subject has shown no alien traits except the obvious, his attitude towards the civilians is particularly similar to any other human (considering he isn't.)

His current efforts have been exemplary and in line with humanity's future safety and progress. Though we do not know how he invented the 'Magic-Eat' or how many other inventions he is capable of; which is one of the reasons he is dangerous. Our scientist even after a month have yet not been able to even understand the principle at which his first invention works and it has already solved one of the world's presumed unsolvable problem.

Subject doesn't show any particular dislike to authority (other than SHIELD) which isn't unnatural since S.H.I.E.L.D has tried a few retaliatory actions without Dastaan showing any hostile behavior.

Character Traits : Eccentric, Lazy, Slight Impulsiveness, Arrogant, ...pending.

There is still a need for more information to know about his origins and thus his limits but as far as  Secondary Eval. and onsite reports tell us, Dastaan is not using his powers for gaining any profit but as a deterrent against Shield.

On basis of this report and Agent Romanoff's observations :

Cleared for Avenger's Initiative.

Stamped clearly across the page was a bright red stamp.

Avenger's Initiative

Approved

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Agent Rumlow walked into another empty conference room and closed it behind him.

"Secure room. Authorization: Rumlow Brock."

[Room secured]

He removed his laptop and placed it on the table. It switched on and a call connected almost immediately.

"Thoughts?"

"Termination : Single shot. Capture : Impossible."

"..."

The silence continued on for a while before the voice resumed.

"Follow the given directives."

"Understood."

The call ended and the room vacated within a few minutes.

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Meanwhile...Trieskelon Top Floor

"Understood."

Fury watched as Agent Rumlow ended the call. The call wasn't anything surprising, the Handler assigned to Agent Rumlow had not said anything out of context or protocol but Fury couldn't help the feeling of weirdness he felt from the video. He had specially kept a close eye on all those directly associated with Dastaan because of a single word : HYDRA.

Perhaps some would call him paranoid but this paranoia had saved him countless times and made him who he is today. Something fishy was going on right in front of him but he couldn't put a finger on it.

Fury's eye twitched when he thought about the original source of his unease and the speaker who had shown no other response to the colossal can of worms he had just opened. At one point he really wanted to just chuck everything related to Dastaan and just forget about it but he couldn't; he couldn't.

A few search teams were already searching the shores on the distant icy land for the fallen aircraft which once upon a time housed the long buried and forgotten war hero. Even the teams in question didn't know that they were trying to find the Captain America but rather an old Soviet Warship.

Steve Rogers was the only subject in the Super Soldier Project and his body; even dead would be disastrous in wrong hands. Thought to have sacrificed himself while trying to save the world; his file closed and his name forgotten. He was the closest friend to the S.H.I.E.L.D founders Peggy Carter and Howard Stark. His fight to protect the world is the primary reason S.H.I.E.L.D was created.

Even S.H.I.E.L.D had forgotten about him about him but Dastaan knew and further said that the Hero was still alive.

Fury didn't want to believe rumors and he usually doesn't in most cases but Dastaan is an oddity. He doesn't have any reason to lie and give Fury all this information. It's almost as if he knew something that he wasn't telling them. Not the full information, just parts of it.

Information like that is very dangerous which makes Dastaan very dangerous. This is one of the reason why Fury had given Natasha her new mission. Seduction had made many men fall and he hoped Dastaan would be like those men.

Fury eye narrowed as he looked at the darkening skyline of the world outside his window. He couldn't help but fish out a old pager and stroke it.

"Danvers..."

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Standing in front of the New York Academy of Bio-Sciences, I couldn't help but wonder whether such a institute existed in my world. The one in front of me looked gigantic and this is just one of the many educational in the area.

'Jeez, no wonder there are plenty of genius type villains in the Marvel.'

"Sir, please head on inside. You have a security risk while you stand outside." my bodyguard said from beside me.

Speaking of, the old man arranged for my security behind my back. I understood his reasons but I didn't like how he phrased them.

'People's Messiah...I am not sure that I like that designation.'

I had come to honor my promise with a character who wasn't a character here; Dr. Cassandra Railly. I approached the venue which housed her lecture. Though I am late, the nearby staff quickly helped us after looking at me once. Most of them wanted to take a photo which I would've happily obliged but my bodyguards cited reasons and didn't allow anyone to approach.

We soon the reached the hall and proceeded to enter. Cassandra looked surprised but quickly smiled.

"ah..yes, our guest of the hour. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the one and only Mr. Dastaan Moirai. I am sure to us at least no introductions are needed."

She made her way to me but I could already see a growing number wanting to swarm me. I smiled at her while waving to the rest of the Doctors.

She made some introductions while I put on my meeting smiling face and tried to make sure that everyone who met me at least didn't find me arrogant or ostentatious. It wasn't that hard actually considering all I had to do was to tell them their names and their field of expertise which was kinda my go-to these days and it always worked.

Smiling at me, Cassandra led me to my seat after the introductions and then proceeded with her lecture.

The lecture wasn't anything I was interested in but I seemed to always see her not as the Doctor but the actor and next the Time traveler's wife.

'Which is so weird now that I think about it.'

The lecture which discussed the containment and viable solution to a hitherto unknown virus or bacteria seemed to be discussed quite heavily by the doctors beside me but I just smiled. I had already searched for Cassandra's work and furthermore her reasons for this lecture. She wanted a grant to further her research regarding this topic.

With me being here, she wouldn't have any problems trying to get this grant. I smiled at her skillful use of a single meeting. I didn't blame her, I knew the moment I invented 'Magic-Eat', I would always be used by everyone whether I wanted to or not.

'The Adult's world buddy..It's complicated.'

For a second these thoughts surfaced and I felt weird for a second. I shook my head and mentally surfed the internet with X's help (I couldn't believe it when I could do that!)

Cassandra's future interested me not just because of her present but for the future. I grew curious as to would it happen like it happened in the series, would there be a 'Cole' waiting for Cassandra to start the 'Cycle' ; or would Cassandra just realize what had happened; that her 'Cole' erased himself to save the world.

'It's weird to see a moment to realize that it could both be the start and the end. huh...So curious.'

"X, keep a close eye on Dr. Railly. I need to know if she makes any abrupt or weird things happen around her. Create another folder titled 'Series'. Add her to it. Along with a few others namely : Jennifer Goines, I don't know if she is a scientist here; Katarina Jones, Ramsey...can't remember his last name. There are a few others directly related to these people, add them all to Series."

[Done. Searching for the others...]

"Let's see then, is this world the same?"

[Search complete. All the other names exist. All direct relations have been added to the folder.]

The lecture though lengthy soon ended and I had already done a few more preparations about the possible scenario's. The lecture came to an end at which point I waited for Cassandra to ready herself and meet me.

"Thank you for coming to my lecture. I honestly thought you wouldn't make it." Cassandra had descended already ready to head out.

"Oh, don't mention it. I am just curious about something but never-mind that. The lecture was thought-provoking; Good Job." I complimented her while walking. We were of-course flanked by my security.

"Thank you. I am glad you found it interesting. If you have any questions regarding; feel free to call me." she smiled at me.

"I will." I responded honestly.

When we reached the exit, all the while talking; a heavily modified SUV already awaited me but I looked back at Cassandra for a last greeting.

"Cassandra before you leave, I have just one question. It's both a moral and a ethical dilemma for you I think."

"Ask away." Cassandra smiled.

"Give up One life", I raised a finger "to save Seven billion people. Would it be...worth it?", I asked.

Cassandra looked weirdly at me for my question, thought about it for a bit and replied "Honestly...I don't know how to answer.."

"Hmm" I hummed but smiled at her non-answer "I think one life for seven billion is one too many. I would always save the one but that's just me. The grant from the Knight Pharma is good. You should consider it."

Cassandra looked flummoxed at me while I just laughed and entered my car.

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Standing in front of the leaning tower of Pisa, I couldn't help but say "It isn't that inclined huh.."

I am in Italy more specifically in Piazza del Duomo or so (I couldn't pronounce it!) to do a few things. The last time I had to cut short the trip but this time I had in mind to complete my wish (and the Quest!). I had Natasha call the Travel office and make the necessary arrangements for a dozen different nations and visas.

I didn't want to know about who did all the troublesome job for me so I simply let it go. I knew that it would be easy since I had become an overnight VVIP for the whole world. The last time the world barely knew me but now I wasn't some unknown person. The people had a title for me now : The Saint, The Messiah. Honestly it made me disappointed since I expected a much cooler name but I don't get to choose.

This trip was a two birds one stone thing, I wanted to survey some site for New Magic-Eat's expansion and also..

Ordinary Quest : Visit the 7 wonders of earth within a month [Optional]

Go out and have a field trip to visit the 7 wonders {2/7}

Rewards:

Inspiration

A clue to the Dungeon Location

Punishment :

The time limit to find the dungeon will decrease by a month.

Accept/Ignore

I had failed the first quest but another one of the same quest reappeared the moment I thought of doing it again. I think it is because it's an ordinary quest and not a rare or unique one and there must be some reason the quest has asked me to travel the entire world.

But the dead - line for the main quest of conquering a dungeon had been affected, the time limit had been decreased by 1 month. I had less than 4 month to complete it now which frankly worried me a little.

I had been to Italy last time but didn't have much time to admire and take in all it's beauty. Now I could.

Speaking of beauty..

"Natasha, did something happen?" I asked as I [Observe]d her.

Natalia "Natasha" Alianovna Romanova

Title : Black Widow

Class : Spy

Stats :

Physique : ?

Mental : ?

A former assassin from the Red Room who had a change of heart, Natalia now works for SHIELD. She is currently undercover and works as your Secretary. She has been recently assigned a new mission which she feels is too sudden.

Current Mission : ?

Feeling : Curious, Anticipation, ?

"What makes you ask?" she countered while showing her fiery red lips. I had leveled up my [Observe] which had added some more descriptions while also removing past and known info. It was quite handy too.

"Nothing. I just fell as if you have somehow changed? Maybe it's nothing." I smiled knowing just how much she is trying to keep from me. From a professional point of view, Natasha would be the best assistant and spy.

"Ah I wasn't sure you would notice but I am wearing lenses now and I had my hair done." she seemed happy that I noticed.

At the landing strip another group of bodyguards and cars had joined us. We took off without much paperwork though I did see a crazy amount of reporters standing around at the exit. The police had to be involved to make sure that we had some passageway through.

The first meeting I attended took me to the Italian Mayor: Jean Pache. Nice fellow, we talked for a bit about me investing in the city and also a list of possible location for my factory. I declined his offer for a press conference but took the offer to survey the sites one of which was very close to the Tower.

The site wasn't my focus so I just had the professionals look at it while I walked off towards the bustling city. With Cloak, I easily found myself on the top of the leaning tower of Pisa which made for another spectacular view.

I had already completed 2/7 of the quest and interestingly it seemed like it didn't matter whether I went to see the current 7 wonders or the previous 7 wonders since this Tower wasn't a wonder in the current list. It almost seemed like the System wanted me to just run around the world for some reason.

I calmed myself while enjoying the hot coffee I took out of my Inventory. It remained exactly how it is no matter when I get it out. So there I sat and enjoyed the hot beverage while looking upon the world in front of me. I also synced the top of the Tower so I could see any special events around here. Unfortunately there were none.

It also sucked that though I did go to China and did see the Great Wall of China, it didn't register cause of some reason. I didn't check until after I returned which annoyed me a lot.

There weren't many 'sync' points much to my disappointment. I mean considering the number of high rises in any given city, it baffled me as to why. Depending on the present 'sync' points I do have , it seemed the points must not only be a central point of a given area but also have a particular amount of fame or should I say recognition.

I could narrow down any if I follow these rules.

'hmm...maybe...what was that?'

I suddenly turned 180 to see nothing. I could almost swear that I felt someone behind me, I thought it would be interesting to surprise them but it seems I am just over-reacting.

I scratched my chin and chuckled at my embarrassment.

[Sir, Natasha's searching for you. She just sent you a text asking your whereabouts?]

"..Hmm...I guess I should make my way back."

Leaning Tower Of Pisa/ Same Location/ 2 minutes ago

The air 'moved' for a second and there was suddenly another person standing on top of the Tower.

"'He' should be coming any moment now." the voice murmured. A second later the figure disappeared with a slight pop but the air moved to the side.

Dastaan walked soon to the top of the Tower and 'sync'd' the point. The hidden figure moved a little and suddenly Dastaan looked directly at him, making the figure pause himself immediately.

Finding nobody there, Dastaan looked embarrassed but then seemed to talk to himself.

"Hmm...I guess I should make my way back."

After Dastaan left, the figure re-appeared again standing there looking down at Dastaan as he left. The figure sighed and murmured "Grow up soon, 'HE' is waiting."

The air rippled as the figure vanished again.