Unforeseen Consequences

Chapter 1 arrivals and reunions

Author's notes I don't own Marvel just the idea for this fic which is set in an AU. Also some characters will be OOC in this story.

Among the changes from canon in this.

Yondu doesn't die at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.

SHIELD is still an active organization following the events of season 4 of Agents of SHIELD and the ending scene in season 4 with the diner and the aftermath don't happen.

Thor and Jane Foster are still together and never break up.

After being banished from Asgard 2 years prior to the events of Thor Ragnarok, Lady Sif heads to Earth and joins SHIELD looking to help protect Earth at least, if she can't protect Asgard and signs the Sokovia Accords.

Bruce and Natasha don't get together in Age of Ultron, Natasha is in a relationship with Clint and Laura Barton. And Natasha remains on Team Ironman.

Bruce gets together with Valkyrie following the events of Thor Ragnarok.

This story will portray some of the members of Team Cap will in a negative light and there will be some Cap bashing in this story.

Well that's enough of an author's notes. On with chapter 1.

Avenger's facility just outside of New York City

Tony Stark sat in the conference room alongside the rest of the Avengers, Vision, Natasha Romanoff and James Rhodes. They were awaiting the new Director of SHIELD whoever it was, who wanted to meet them.

Several SHIELD agents entered the building as two people entered the conference room, one a Chinese woman, the other a blast from the past. Phil Coulson.

Tony stood up and asked "How? We were told you were killed by Loki on the Helicarrier?"

Phil said "I did die, Fury used a special project to bring me back. It was created to bring back any Avengers who fall in battle."

Phil told them what had happened to him since the Battle of New York and then got to the reason why he was here. Coulson said "The Sokovia Accords are law now. SHIELD is going to help enforce them. We start by looking for Cap and those with him wherever they are and bring them back to answer for their crimes."

Natasha who didn't react when Phil revealed he was alive, Tony looked at her saying "You knew he was alive?"

Natasha nodded and said "He came to see me and Clint at the farm. He wanted to tell you himself that he was alive. I respected his wishes."

Tony knew Natasha was right and nodded in understanding as Phil introduced his deputy director Melinda May to the others. Before getting down to why he was here.

Phil said "SHIELD has been asked by the US Government to aid you in the search for Steve Rogers and the other Rogue Avengers. Thankfully our search will not be so hard. We have someone on the inside. -"

Before Phil could say who it was Tony guessed and said "It's Barton isn't it. Should've guessed, knew it was odd how he'd get involved in this when he has a family."

Phil explained "When I went to the farm and revealed I was alive. I asked if he could do one last mission."

Flashback a month ago Barton family farm

Phil got out of the SUV with Melinda and was nervous as he walked to the front door. Phil knocked as Laura opened and was shocked at who she saw in front of her. A man who died several years ago.

Laura asked "How are you?"

Phil said "It's a long story."

As he and Melinda entered the house Clint and Natasha were with the children in the back and Laura yelled "Clint, Nat you'll never believe who just showed up!"

Clint and Natasha went back to the house along with the kids who were delighted to see their 'uncle Phil' again. Clint and Natasha were shocked to see Phil alive and later that night when Laura had put the children to bed, the 5 of them were in the kitchen as Phil talked of his death and what Fury did to bring him back.

Once he was done Clint asked "Why tell us first?"

Phil answered "I heard you took my death hard, blamed yourself. I felt for that I needed to let you know first."

Clint smiled and said "It great to have you back."

Phil smiled and said "Great to be back."

As everyone enjoyed the tea, Laura asked "So when did you and Melinda get together?"

Phil nearly chocked on his tea at the question being asked and swallowed his tea before saying "It's a recent development. One I'm happy we done."

He reached out and held Melinda's hand as Clint said "After everything you've been through you deserve happiness. We all do."

Phil then told them of the Sokovia Accords that is being discussed by the United Nations and said to Clint, "if you don't want to do this I understand Clint. But I'm going to ask. Would you be OK with doing one last mission for SHIELD?"

Natasha now curious asked "What is it?"

Melinda took over saying "Some of the avengers won't be happy with these Accords and oppose them. We need someone to be on the inside, so when we get a chance to apprehend them that this person can help and get it done with as minimum an amount of bloodshed as possible."

Phil said "During this operation we will ensure that Laura and the children are protected, guarded by my best agents at a secure safe house. You have my word that they will be kept safe."

Clint talked it over with Natasha and Laura for a few minutes before agreeing to do this, but wanted something in return and whispered it to Phil, who agreed to the condition.

With that all of them continued with tea and discussed what else happened over the past few years.

End of flashback

Rhodes asked "What was the condition that Clint wanted for his help?"

Phil replied "A pardon for Wanda Maximoff and US citizenship. If I know Clint, he told her of this being a double agent and got her to go along with it. To make it look believable."

Vision said "How did you convince the government to give Wanda a pardon and US citizenship?"

Phil answered "We pulled a few strings, but got it done."

Tony asked "Do you know where Cap and the others are now?"

Phil shook his head as Melinda said "SHIELD has every resource available looking for any sign of where they are. Once we get something, we will let you know."

Tony said "Try not to die again Phil."

Shocked at Tony using his name, it took a minute for Phil to respond and he said "I'll try. I heard you nearly died in Siberia. So you don't try to die either."

With that Phil and Melinda left, heading back to SHIELD Headquarters, meanwhile at their HQ, SHIELD agent Sif was sparring in the training room with her friend and SHIELD scientist, Dr Jane Foster.

It had been a year since Sif was banished from Asgard by Odin, she spent a while wandering through other Realms before she went to Earth and met up with Jane, telling her what happened.

She let her stay with her and she helped Sif adjust to life on Earth like she had done for Thor when he was exiled. In return Sif offered to teach Jane how to use a sword and the doctor took her up on her offer.

As their sparring session ended after Sif disarmed Jane, who had a dagger aimed at Sif's neck ending the fight in a draw. Sif said "You're getting better every day Jane."

Jane smiled as she said "I had a great teacher."

When SHIELD re-emerged as a force for good, Sif who had worked with SHIELD offered to join up and help protect her new home, all she had to do was sign the Sokovia Accords which she did gladly, as Jane joined SHIELD's science division.

Jane couldn't help but remember when Sif arrived on Earth.

Flashback a year ago, London

Jane heard the noise outside of the BiFrost and opened the door to Lady Sif was there.

Jane with fear in her voice asked "Has something happened to Thor?"

Sif answered "He is fine. I'm here for myself."

Curious Jane asked "What happened?"

Sif still in shock over what happened said "Odin has banished me from Asgard. I do not mean to impose but I don't know where else to turn for help."

Jane invited her inside and knowing from the look on her face she needed a drink, Jane got a bottle of wine and poured them each a glass as she encouraged Sif to talk about what happened to cause her to be banished from Asgard in the first place.

Sif explained she did what Odin asked but he accused her of treason and aiding Heimdall in his evasion from justice.

Sif was angry at being accused of treason when she would never disobey Odin's commands.

After Sif drank over half the bottle of wine Jane asked "What are you going to do now?"

Sif answered "If I can't protect Asgard. I can at least help protect Earth. I worked with SHIELD twice in the past, they'd no doubt welcome my aid to their cause."

Jane soon got in contact with Eric who reached out to a friend and got in touch with SHIELD's leadership and was shocked to see Agent Coulson, a man who Thor told her was dead, show up and talk to Sif about her offer to join up with SHIELD.

Within an hour, SHIELD had a new field agent and a new scientist as Jane joined SHIELD's science division.

End of flashback

Once she was done reminiscing, Jane offered to buy Sif lunch as a reward for winning their sparring match and it was an offer her friend accepted gladly.

The Milano

The Guardians listened as Nebula told them what she knew of Thano's plans.

Nebula said "He gave something of great importance to him to an Asgardian who used father's army of Chitauri to invade Earth in return for something else that father wants."

Peter was shocked to hear this and announced "We're going to Earth. If Thanos lost something there he'll go back for it and Earth Is unprepared for what they are facing."

Everyone was in agreement as Peter and Yondu went to the cockpit and set course for Earth.

As the ship headed to Earth, they encountered another ship heading there and opened communications, learning these people were survivors from Asgard, seeking a new life on Earth after their home was destroyed and led by their new king.

The Guardians offered to escort them to Earth and hoped these refugees found what they were looking for on Earth.

Wakanda

Hawkeye smiled as he looked out at the sunshine from his bedroom. One thing he always liked was nice, sunny weather. It reminded him of home.

Clint scoffed as he thought back to the meeting he and the others had after Bucky was put in cryo-stasis. Steve was arrogant in his belief that opposing the Accords was the right thing to do and was convinced that if Tony needed them he would call them on the phone he sent him along with the letter he wrote.

If Steve really thought a simple letter would make up for not telling Tony the truth about his parents murder when he learned of it than he was deluded. Brainwashed or not Bucky still did that crime and numerous others as the Winter Soldier.

Plus Steve and Bucky killed 3 officers when fleeing that apartment and killed two people in the tunnel collapse when that explosive was used.

Steve never even read the accords. If he did he would have seen paragraph 5 in subsection 13, paragraph 3 which clearly stated that in the event of a global threat like the Chituari invasion that the Accords would be temporally suspended until the threat was dealt with and the world safe for another day.

Tony had shown Clint the files he found on who sold those weapons to the people who killed Wanda Maximoff's parents, as Clint wanted to know who it was that did as he knew Tony would never send weapons that wouldn't work. It was Obidah Stane who was selling weapons under the table and had been doing so for years, most of it not good quality as a missile that Tony Stark sold wouldn't have failed to explode.

Clint had showed this to Wanda after getting her out of the Avengers compound and told her of the mission for SHIELD and the offer for her a Presidential Pardon and US citizenship. Wanda was on board and would help him when the time to take down the rest of the Rogue Avengers as the media called them.

Meanwhile the rest of the Rogue Avengers was watching a television which showed a press conference from the US that was being given by US President Ellis.

The President said "The actions of what the media refers to as the Rogue Avengers is shocking and sad to see. Steve Rogers was once a good man and a man who fought for what was right. Now however he is a criminal and a fugitive from justice. Along with those who follow him."

Reporters all asked questions at that point and one who was chosen to ask a question said "Mr President. In light of what happened in Siberia and in Germany. Who is taking over the manhunt for the Rogue Avengers?"

President Ellis answered "SHIELD under their new Director who is someone who Captain America knows. He felt it was time he stepped into the light and reveal himself." The President looked behind and said "You can come out now Mr Director."

Steve Rogers was in shock when a dead man appeared and approached the podium, Agent Phil Coulson.

Coulson shook hands with the President before he began saying "SHIELD has been working hard to regain the trust of the world following HYDRA's infiltration of the organization. SHIELD has helped the US military cut off the remaining heads of HYDRA. Destroying the organisation, taken out the terror group the Watchdogs and is helping enforce the Sokovia Accords and will lead the manhunt for Captain America and the Rogue Avengers. Cap, if you're watching this. I implore you to give yourself up along with those you're with. Don't makes things worse for you than they will be otherwise."

Scott Lang saw the look of shock on Steve's face and asked "You know that man?"

Steve replied "He was with SHIELD and we were told Loki killed him on the helicarrier shortly before the Battle of New York. Clearly Fury was lying, but if so why is Coulson revealing he's alive now?"

Sam suggested "Maybe the UN offered to let him lead SHIELD if he helps the world enforce the Accords. Everyone has their price." Scott and Steve nodded in agreement as Wanda Maximoff remained silent.

Nothing else was said as the team watched the rest of the news conference as in private, King T'Challa was talking to his advisors over his actions in sheltering Captain America and his team.

They made it clear, that they were greatly concerned over T'Challa decided to let fugitives be in Wakanda, especially as Wakanda was one of the 117 nations that supported and ratified the Sokovia Accords. By allowing those who oppose the accords to remain in Wakanda it would reflect badly on their nation. If it was found out.

Seeing the wisdom in what his advisors were saying. T'Challa made plans to get Steve Rogers and his team out of the country as soon as possible. Lest his actions bring ruin on his kingdom.

He decided that in spite of this, only once a way was found to free Bucky Barnes of the HYDRA brainwashing by Wakandan scientists, would he be released from the cryogenic sleep he was under, like the man wanted, once that happened. He'd be asked to leave Wakanda as well.

CIA office Washington DC

Agent Sharon Carter like everyone in the office was watching the press conference when several men with ID Cards identifying themselves as SHIELD agents entered the room and the lead agent walked over to Sharon followed by the others and said to her "All the exits are covered. So don't make a scene Miss Carter and follow us quietly."

Sharon did as they asked and was led out of the building to an SUV parked outside which drove off to a nearby SHIELD base.

California

Luis smiled as he had the winning hand in the poker game with Kurt and Dave as they waited in the café for the contact to show up with a job for them, when Luis saw several SUV's parked outside, with men and women in suits emerge, knowing it was probably the feds, he, Dave and Kurt made a run for it going off in different directions but these agents were waiting and quickly apprehended all three men.

In another part of the city, Dr Hank Pym was returning home with his daughter Hope and to his shock saw a man was in the living room, a man he hadn't seen in years since he was with SHIELD, Graham Williams.

Hank said "Graham. You got old."

Graham smiled and said "So did you Hank. Time catches up with all of us sooner or later I am afraid."

Hank asked "What do you want?"

Graham merely said "The day you quit SHIELD. I thought you were being selfish. Denying SHIELD something that could help save the world. You gave your tech to a lowly thief who has helped international fugitives and violate the law. So I'm here to bring you both in for questioning. So congrats Hank. You've been drafted."

Graham then pulled a gun on them as other SHIELD agents appeared also armed. Graham then said "Let's go. We have some questions that need answering."

Author's Notes well that's chapter 1 completed please let me know what you think of it. Read and review no flames though OK.