At this moment, it's afternoon in the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth and morning in the Western Hemisphere.
It's 7 AM in New York time.
An invisible golden streak shot through the atmosphere with a swoosh, diving into the backyard of Palm Street No. 521A in Manhattan, New York City.
Just after the golden light dissipated, the alarm system of the New York S.H.I.E.L.D. Central finally echoed throughout.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. Satellite has detected a powerful energy release."
"Compare energy signatures!"
"Comparing."
"We have a result."
"Hiss!"
"Energy signature matches 'Phoenix'!"
"The Phoenix has returned."
"..."
As Hawk's image appeared on the large screen of New York S.H.I.E.L.D. Central, Hawk and Gwen had already pushed open the floor-to-ceiling windows and returned to their living room at home.
Gwen plopped down on the sofa, leaned back, then closed her eyes and sighed comfortably: "The cosmos is nice, but home is the most comfortable."
While speaking, Gwen then opened her eyes, looking at Hawk who was walking towards the bar: "Did anything happen at home while we were away?"
Hawk, who had already walked to the bar, took out some bourbon from the liquor cabinet while looking at Gwen: "West View Town and George Hellen's side are all good."
He had left behind some precautions when he and Gwen went on their honeymoon.
If anything had happened in West View Town or George Hellen's area, he would have known immediately.
Although it's unlikely that anything would happen.
After all, he was just out for a honeymoon and was not going away permanently or had died; any sensible person would not take advantage of his absence to cause trouble.
However...
Better safe than sorry.
As everyone knows.
In Marvel's version of Earth, there's a shortage of everything except ambitious people and lunatics, so when Hawk left, he left behind some thoughts in West View Town and George Hellen's area. If anything happened, these thoughts would warn him immediately.
But these thoughts were never triggered.
And now that he's back, those thoughts naturally completed their task and dissipated the moment he broke through the atmosphere.
Gwen nodded and was about to speak when a prompt appeared on the computer on her wrist.
Gwen's eyes lit up, and she got up from the sofa: "Where are the things we brought back from Sandaar Star?"
Hawk, holding a glass, pointed toward the garage: "I put everything in the garage."
Gwen, hearing this, made an OK gesture towards Hawk and then walked toward the garage.
She needed to replenish her energy.
However...
Just as Gwen got up and walked towards the garage, someone rang the doorbell.
Gwen, who was already at the garage door, heard the doorbell. She glanced at the front door and then turned to look at Hawk: "Sharon?"
As everyone knows.
Every time Hawk returned from being away, Sharon would always be the first to call or visit.
So, when Gwen heard the doorbell, her first thought was that Sharon had arrived.
But!
Hawk raised an eyebrow.
"It's not."
"It's not?"
Gwen was slightly stunned, then stood at the door to the garage, watching Hawk walk towards the front door.
Hawk opened the door.
At the entrance.
Standing at the door was a man with slicked-back hair, wearing a dark black suit, with a tie, who appeared to be a mixed-race of black and white.
Hawk didn't recognize this strange man in front of him, but he did recognize the one who came with him.
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Gel.
He was the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent involved in the Amy Chloe case.
Hawk had a pretty good impression of him.
At that moment.
The mixed-race man in front of Hawk smiled and extended his right hand: "Mr. Phoenix, Jason Harris, New York S.H.I.E.L.D. Commander, I'll be your contact from now on."
Hawk looked at the outstretched hand, listening to the words, and gazed at this self-proclaimed future contact of New York S.H.I.E.L.D. Commander.
The next second.
He laughed.
Gwen, standing behind Hawk, hearing this laughter, felt a twitch in her heart and quickly stepped out from behind him, looking at the slick-looking Jason Harris at the door: "Where's Sharon?"
Jason Harris smiled at Gwen.
"Sharon is suspected of treason and has been globally wanted."
"Treason?"
"Yes, ma'am."
Jason Harris smiled: "I'll be responsible for your contacts from now on, and I hope we have a pleasant collaboration."
As he spoke.
Jason Harris looked at Hawk: "By the way, Mr. Phoenix, our men are ready."
Hawk had a smile on his face.
"Ready for what?"
"The information on your recent trip. If it's convenient, we can go to the office now and compile everything from your trip."
"..."
Hawk looked at the seemingly overly familiar Jason Harris in front of him, speaking calmly: "I don't know you, so get lost."
As everyone knows.
He's a very kind person; even if others are courting death, he would still give them a chance to live.
But those people never cherish it and always mistake his kindness for weakness.
This time is no exception.
Jason Harris listened to Hawk's roar, and the smile on his face stiffened slightly. Meeting Hawk's gaze, his tone carried a hint of warning.
"Mr. Phoenix, this is an instruction from the Security Council..."
"Bang!"
A golden light shot out from Hawk's eyes, and in an instant, Jason Harris, who had been standing at his door a second ago, vaporized completely, leaving no trace behind.
Gwen raised an eyebrow upon seeing Jason Harris vaporized on the spot, then turned and walked inside without a word.
Before Hawk started killing, she could still try to ease the situation.
But after Hawk began killing, Gwen felt that the only thing she could do was not to hold Hawk back.
Besides, Jason Harris was indeed courting death.
Oh, great.
Cooperation?
Does Hawk have any cooperation with S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Hasn't S.H.I.E.L.D. always played the role of a babysitter in front of Hawk?
It's just that Sharon knows Hawk well and also has a good relationship with her, so they became friends. Out of friendship, Hawk would help Sharon, who helped S.H.I.E.L.D.
But there has never been cooperation between Hawk and S.H.I.E.L.D.
And also...
If prepared, can summarize cosmic information anytime?
Jesus Christ.
Gwen seriously doubted that Jason Harris must have drunk a lot of alcohol before coming over.
Otherwise, how could he spout such nonsense?
How many dishes?
Getting drunk like this and trying to pressure Hawk with the Security Council.
What was he thinking?
Even dreaming wouldn't dare to go this far.
Gwen thought as she walked up the stairs, preparing to return to her room, find her phone, and call Sharon.
Treason?
How could Sharon possibly commit treason?
She and Hawk had only gone out for a month, not a year.
The golden light in Hawk's eyes dissipated, then he looked at Jason Harris vaporize, just a twitch at the eyebrow, but Agent Hal, keeping a low gaze without moving, laughed.
"Who assigned this idiot?"
"The Federation Council."
"Who?"
"David Harris."
"His son?"
"Yes."
"Heh."
Hawk snorted, shook his head, and then invited Agent Hal inside for a drink.
Shortly.
Agent Hal took the bourbon Hawk handed him and thanked him.
Hawk then grabbed his glass, clinked it with Agent Hal, took a sip, and asked, "What happened when I was away for this month."
Agent Hal also took a sip from his glass, then placed it on the bar, looked at Hawk, and began to narrate what happened during the month Hawk was away.
The story is long.
But it can be described with four words and a number.
Captain America 3!
Yes.
The plot of Captain America 3 still played out. Although it seemed like the conflict between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark, its essence was that the Security Council felt the superheroes needed oversight.
After all, on Earth, there exists a power they can't control, which can't be allowed.
So...
Even though this time, with Hawk, the Sokovia Accords didn't happen, the Security Council still passed the 117 resolution, the "Security Council Superhero Agreement."
This agreement requires superheroes to be under the supervision of the Security Council and can only act upon approval.
After that, the plot follows the original storyline closely.
After being kidnapped and witnessing his weapons being used by villains, Tony Stark thinks oversight is a good thing.
But having witnessed the Security Council being infiltrated by Hydra, Captain America believes bureaucratic systems delay actions and will prevent them from doing the right thing when needed, opposing oversight.
Then the conflict erupted.
Because of distrust of the agreement, Captain America, who opposes oversight, naturally becomes an apparent enemy, and those who help him are naturally seen as traitors.
"Hawkeye Clinton Barton."
"Black Widow Natasha Romanoff."
"Sharon Carter also got discovered by the Federation Council for secretly aiding Captain America, although Maria Hill and Victoria Hand initially opposed it. But to avoid making it hard for them, Sharon Carter chose to leave."
"Later, the Federation Council charged Sharon Carter with treason."
"This agreement also limits S.H.I.E.L.D., and now any action on federation territory must be approved by the Security Council."
Agent Hal spoke calmly, without embellishment, simply recounting what he knew.
As for what he didn't know, he didn't add any personal feelings.
What he didn't know was simply unknown.
Like the rumor a few days ago about Iron Man and Captain America fighting on some overseas island.
Hawk's expression remained calm, with little change after hearing Agent Hal finish.
Until—
After finishing, Agent Hal paused, seemingly remembering something, looked up at Hawk.
"Oh, Mr. Phoenix."
"After Jason Harris became Commander, all agents originally assigned by Sharon Carter in West View Town have been replaced."
"..."