“Really! Then, why did not you reveal it earlier?” Mr. Stark asked. Even Dr. Banner seemed curious.

“It is not something I can reveal to SHIELD, at least not yet.” I explained. Who knows what SHIELD would do if they found out that I was a sorcerer.

“I understand. Everyone has some secrets, after all.” Mr. Stark said, putting on an all knowing expression.

“Since you are hacking into the SHIELD’s main systems, have you overwritten the cameras and other spy gadgets in the lab?” I asked Mr. Stark.

“Of course, I have. What do you think of me? I am not a noob, kid. Still, you would be surprised by how many spy gadgets there were in the room.” Mr. Stark answered.

“That's great.” I said and then looked outside the lab to check if there were any onlookers. Upon confirming that there was no one around, I came near the staff and readied myself to start the staff's examination using the mystic arts.

“Don't be surprised by what I am about to do!” I warned both of them and then created a spell circle.

“What the fuck!” Mr. Stark exclaimed but didn't interrupt me.

Several more spell circles appeared around Loki's staff, creating an illusory barrier which would prevent the testing from being observed by any onlookers.

“What the hell was that?” Mr. Stark asked once the spell circle disappeared from my hands as I completed the illusory barrier.

“As you have seen, I am a sorcerer.” I answered truthfully.

Both Mr. Stark and Dr. Banner fell silent upon hearing the answer, quietly digesting the truth they had just seen before their eyes.

“We already knew that this staff was a magic staff but I had not expected that there were actually magic users or as you say, sorcerers still on Earth.” Dr. Banner said after few minutes.

“Well, the sorcerers generally do not interfere in human affairs. They only get involved if there is an incident involving magic or dimensions. The other times, we are just sitting around in our headquarters, silently studying magic.” I answered why no one, not even SHIELD knew about the sorcerers.

“We will talk about magic later. First, explain how this magic you have used will further our research.” Mr. Stark asked, focusing on the research for now since it was more important.

“I have created this illusory barrier which will prevent any onlooker from seeing me cast magic since the spell I am going to cast is a long one. Once the analysis spell finishes its work, I will have every information about Loki's staff from the perspective of magic.” I explained.

“Then, what are we waiting for? Start immediately, Albion!” Mr. Stark hurried me.

I stepped inside the barrier along with Mr. Stark and Dr. Banner, the inside currently similar to the outside. Spell circles once again covered my hands as I casted the analysis spell.

Magic circles appeared all over the staff as the spell was completed, analysing every part and function of it.

“I think it will take around an hour for the analysis to finish.” I told the estimated time.

“So, in just an hour, you will know everything about this staff, huh! Sounds quite convenient.” Mr. Stark commented.

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“Not everything. There is only so much the spell can find in an hour. But we will have most of the information. However, it will not be me who will have it.” I said, shocking both of them.

“What do you mean you will not have the information?” Mr. Stark shouted.

“Actually, I have only been learning the mystic arts for a few months. So, it will actually be my teacher, Ancient One who will analyse the information which I would send once the spell completes its work.” I explained sheepishly.

“You don't need to worry, though. The sorcerers have already researched the Tessaract once several centuries ago. As such, it should be easy for my master to interpret the information. We will probably get an answer in just a few hours.”

“Wait a minute! The sorcerers knew about the Tessaract and had even researched it before. Then, how did it fall into the hands of SHIELD? The matter of the Tessaract should come into the purview of the sorcerers if I am correct.” Dr. Banner questioned.

“It is because the Tessaract was not supposed to even be on Earth. It was supposed to be on Asgard.” I answered.

“Let's see what can we find with magic, kiddo? After all, science seems to be rather slow in this regard.” Mr. Stark said.

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Emma's POV

“Is it really alright to leave the students alone in the mansion?” I asked worriedly as the X-jet flew in the night sky.

Ordinary teenagers were already a handful but these ones had superpowers. As such, I couldn't help but worry.

“It is only for a few hours. Besides I have already warned them to not do anything mischievous while we are gone.” Professor Xavier said, reassuring me.

“Looks like we are here.” Ms. Ororo's voice came from the cabin.

Indeed, I could see the so called Helicarrier flying in the sky. It honestly felt surreal to see an aircraft carrier actually flying in the sky.

“Check again that your masks are properly tight. Even though SHIELD is our ally, we can't take risks especially since we have confirmed that there are HYDRA spies in SHIELD.” Professor Xavier warned us as the X-jet docked on the Helicarrier.

“Hello, Professor Xavier. I am thankful that you came as fast as you could. I am Agent Natasha Romanov.” Agent Natasha, a beautiful red haired agent greeted as once we landed on the Helicarrier.

“And what shall I call these ladies?” Agent Natasha asked for our introduction.

“She is ‘Silencer’ and I am ‘Phoenix’.” Jean introduced both of us. Since she didn't have any good name, it was decided that she would take the ‘Phoenix' code name especially since it was her who had the greatest connection to the Phoenix Force.

“You would have time to talk with your fellow teammates later. But we first need you to open the mind of our prisoner if it is possible.” Agent Natasha immediately spoke of the purpose for which we had arrived and then started taking us to that prisoner.

“Ah, Loki! I wonder if we would be able to open the mind of a so called god. After all, he has achieved complete mind control. Something consider near impossible for us telepaths.” Professor Xavier said as we moved through the hallways towards our destination.

“Wait here!” Agent Natasha said once we reached the end of a hallway.

“Loki is ahead. I will first talk with him so as to divert his attention. You can see everything inside through this monitor.” Agent Natasha explain what she was about to do.

“Once I give the signal, enter the prison room and immediately attack his mind.” Agent Natasha explained the plan and went inside to meet Loki.

“Welcome, Agent Romanov. What have you come for?” Loki asked politely, to our surprise.

“What have you done with Agent Barton?” Agent Natasha demanded.

“Oh, is it love I am seeing in your eyes Agent Romanov?” Loki said mockingly.

“Love is for children. I just want to repay a favour.” Agent Natasha clarified.

“Ha ha ha ha ha!!” Loki started laughing hysterically upon hearing Agent Natasha's words.

“Barton has told me everything about you, Agent Romanov. You have killed a whole lot of people. And you want to repent by just saving a single man. This is just a child's wish!”

As he said these words, it was obvious to see the insanity in Loki's eyes.

“I will offer you a deal. I will not touch Barton, not unless he kills you after torturing you in every single way possible. Only then will I return his free will to him so that he can realise what he has done. And then I will kill him.”

“You are a monster, Loki.” Agent Natasha said furiously.

“It is you who has brought not one but two monsters aboard this ship.” Loki said, mistakenly revealing his plan.

“So, that is your plan, huh! Let's see what other plans you have. It's time to start, Professor!” Agent Natasha signalled for us to start the operation.

I and Jean ran inside with Ms. Ororo pushing Professor Xavier behind us. Before Loki could understand why were here, we attacked his mind with a psychic attack.

Let's see what secrets lie in a so called god’s mind!