However, not long after Wong left—before anyone had even dealt with the Gravitonium on the table—an alarm suddenly sounded in the laboratory cabin.
Coulson immediately snapped back into action. He walked to the bulkhead and pressed the intercom. "This is Coulson. Report."
"Unknown enemy intrusion. Portside Corridor Four has been breached. The left engine's energy conduit is damaged. The shields did not activate." The duty officer's report came through the communicator. Though he spoke quickly, there was little panic in his voice. They were well-trained agents.
"Broadcast to the whole ship. Enter emergency combat status. Everyone, arm yourselves." Coulson gave the order and released the intercom. At the same time, the lights throughout every cabin and corridor changed from white to red. "Skye, Barbara, May, come with me to find the intruder. Fitz and Jemma, guard this place and secure the Gravitonium."
"Yes, sir." Jemma drew her pistol and looked toward the door, while Fitz immediately picked up the plastic bag and limped slightly as he prepared to lock the Gravitonium into a prepared container.
But just then, the tightly sealed cabin door began to warp slightly. Under the pressure of immense external force, the gap widened further and further. Then yellow dust poured in, twisting like nimble tentacles as it turned the valve and opened the door.
A figure in a black leather jacket with a yellow octopus-like head stepped inside. With his hands behind his back, he instantly used Psionic Power to freeze everyone in place.
"No need to look for me. I'm here."
That hoarse voice echoed in everyone's minds. The people in the room felt as though they had been doused with ice water. They recognized him immediately—Hive, an enemy they knew all too well.
But the one they knew was the Hive from the Future,