The room was dark, save one bright light that hung from the middle of the ceiling. A solemn sense of stillness hung over the two people gathered around a table in the center of the room.
A doctor in a white overcoat moves swiftly and determinedly, examining the body that lay on the table, unmoving and still.
"This girl is still alive." He murmurs in disbelief as he watches the heart monitor beep slowly, but steadily.
"Impossible."
"Doctor, nothing is impossible here at S.H.I.E.L.D. I'd think you would know that by now." Director Fury himself, who is standing nearby, retorts flatly, his one eye focused on the pale body.
The doctor nods mutely as he continues his work, and Fury directs his attention towards the sound of an opening door.
"Agent Hill. Any new information?" He asks sharply as a new person enters.
Maria Hill walks towards the table, holding a file tightly in one hand.
"Sir, we found a DNA match. You might want to check this out."
She hands Director Fury the file, and turns her gaze towards the body while he reads the contents.
"1945, huh?" Fury looks up from the file to the body.
"Should have pieced it together when we found her at HYDRA headquarters."
He murmured as he turned to Agent Hill. "Thank you, Agent Hill." Maria nods in acknowledgement as he hands her the file.
"HYDRA?" The doctor looks up from his examination, his eyebrows furrowed. "That can't mean anything good. What if she's dangerous?"
"That we will have to see for ourselves."
Director Fury remarks, looking from the doctor to Agent Hill.
"Bring her to our recovery room temporarily. I want a few tests run. Keep her asleep." Fury commands, as he turns and begins to head out of the room.
"Sir?" Maria speaks before he can exit.
He turns slightly and meets her eye with a stony gaze.
"Yes, Hill?"
"What shall we do after that?"
Nick turns back towards the door. "Find an apartment in D.C. near our headquarters there. Keep her there under close watch. I don't need her figuring out how or why she's there unless we need her. She could be a potential danger. Am I clear, Agent Hill?"
"Absolutely, sir."
"Good."
And with those words, Director Fury leaves the room, his black trench coat billowing, his one-eyed gaze pinned
straight ahead.

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