My sleep wasn't the greatest but it was enough. The next day brought me joy as I woke up to my familiar bed and to see Shelly and have a decent breakfast.

Over breakfast it was Shelly's turn to fill me in on the past month. 'Your speech that you gave before you left made us really concerned. We didn't know if you were okay and we didn't know what you were doing and then you left. When you came back, like actually came back, I guess I overacted and I'm sorry about that. The words I said were harsh and I apologise. I was hurt and angry and I hope you can forgive me for that.'

I placed a hand on Shelly's arm. 'Believe me you are forgiven. I'm sure it will be a lot easier for me to forgive you than vise versa.'

Shelly nodded and continued. 'As I said, James is in an orphanage and since then I've just been here, watching you in the news and all that.'

I frowned. 'Do you think I faked my words and the fall?'

Shelly shook her head. 'I know you wouldn't do that. I think you'd do something smarter than just a fall, and anyway you obviously had something going on. I mean look at you, you're thinner than ever.'

I looked down at my body. 'I know, but with no food and water it's a little hard to keep up with that.'

I looked up at Shelly who had a thoughtful expression cross her face.

I frowned. 'Can I ask you a question?'

Shelly regained her focus upon me. 'I mean, you just did but sure.'

I sighed. 'The world hates me, and I know that you are the only one who doesn't hate me at the same level as the rest of the world and that's all I really need, but, do you think I could prove to them that I am good?'

Shelly frowned in thought. 'Well thank you to begin with, and I can't speak for everyone but I think you can. It may take some serious time, but I think you can show and prove that you are not a monster.'

I nodded in understanding.

Shelly had a quizzical brow. 'I know your speeches don't seem to end well and other than that I can't really see how you can prove yourself. Do you know how you will do it?'

I titled my head to the side and stared at my coffee. 'There will be a way. I know it. It will just be quite far down the track, but it will be a perfect opportunity for me to prove myself.'

Shelly raised her eyebrows. 'And what is it?'

I looked up at her and gave a sad smile. 'You will see when it comes around, and I doubt you'll miss it.'

Shelly frowned. 'Okay.'

I drained my coffee and stared in thought. Should I tell Shelly? Would it be too much for her to take on? I don't think she could believe me if I did. It might be best if I just keep it to myself anyway.

Shelly drained her own coffee and stood up. 'Alright, I have to go work so I'll go get changed and head off.'

I frowned. 'Isn't Nick Fury slash S.H.E.I.L.D paying for everything though? I mean, he is the one behind keeping us off the radar and helping to pay the house expenses and stuff, he agreed to continue paying until he decided we were fine on our own or something like that right? So do you really need to work?'

Shelly shrugged. 'I know. I just wanted to make my own money. You know, to have it stored away for when when we have to pay for our own expenses, whenever that is?'

I agreed and thought about that point myself. Shelly walked to her room, leaving me to think about how I would probably find myself a job after we weren't being hunted down by the world.

A minute later, Shelly reentered the room, all dressed in a black uniform. I frowned in confusion as to what job she may be working as.

She looked at me and titled her head to the side. 'Café worker. And I wonte be home till late by the way. Don't go burning anything down.'

I giggled. 'I won't.'

I watched Shelly exit the door and stood up when she had. I took my coffee cup to the kitchen and placed it in the small dishwasher. I packed all the other dishes beside the sink and set the settings. I pressed play and it did its own thing.

I headed for my bedroom and unplugged my phone from the charger since the battery sat unused for long enough to kill it. I slumped onto my bed and scrolled through YouTube, finding nothing interesting. I turned my phone off and placed it on the bedside table.

As I laid on my back, I stared at the ceiling in thought.

Asgard was a beautiful home. Frigga was lovely and I cherished our training. I even messed around a little by shape shifting into people I'd seen. Even when I wasn't being serious she would smile at me. She wouldn't snap, in fact I could never see her do such a thing.

When I was another Asgardian, she knew it was me and laughed it off, asking if I was ready to start training. I could never fool her.

The entire training sessions had reminded Frigga of the times she used to do it with Loki. I could see she missed those days and wished Loki hadn't chosen the lath and actions that he had, but regardless, she still loved him.

At the beginning of my training, I remember how Frigga told me that she was shocked to find I was actually alive. Odin thought it was impossible because every record and evidence claimed that she was gone, even though they couldn't confirm it. However with the extent of the invasion, I had to be killed as well, but I wasn't. Frigga thought that too, but she told me that she knew I was different. The moment Frigga saw me, she suspected I was Freyja, but with the name I gave, she couldn't be sure.

I never knew what Frigga meant when she said I was different. I always get the feeling that I am different, like I'm from the past and should remain that way. Like I am not supposed to be a part of the future, even though I practically missed 12,000 years of life and it makes sense that I feel that way. However, that's just how I feel. Frigga could just mean that I'm special in a way. The sword does confirm that, but it's not that special. Maybe it's what I am to do in future.

I sighed. I couldn't focus on that. The future wasn't something I wanted to think about.

I needed to think about the now. The world wasn't on my side and I knew how to do that, but that will take a lot of waiting and time. Meanwhile, how was I supposed to get around amongst the public without being surrounded by those who wish me dead.

Shelly's idea of getting work to save money was a great idea. I hadn't thought about after Fury gave us the okay to move back into the city and live normally. Although, when I thought about it, being away from the city was desirable for me. Maybe not so much for Shelly since she probably wanted to be close to everything and everyone, but I liked the peace and quiet.

Maybe I could keep the place if Fury allowed it. However, to keep it, I of course, needed to pay the expenses. So to start off with I had to find a job and keep it. I thought about working alongside Shelly, and decided that was my first option. If I couldn't work there, I had to find it elsewhere.

To go unrecognised, I needed to be a completely different person.

With that idea, I sat up and grabbed my phone. I went into my emails and composed a new one. I typed in Fury's email and began writing.

After I was happy with my words, I sent the email, hoping Fury could understand me and reply soon.

I placed my phone back on the bedside table and stood up. I made my way to the full length mirror on my wardrobe door. It took me a few tries to shape shift into a few Aesir people that I had seen in Asgard.

When I was satisfied with the final shape shift, I smirked to myself at the slyness that I was carrying out.

I had seen some of the ladies that Frigga was accompanied by in the palace when I visited her for a dinner that she invited me to. They walked with us when Frigga saw me off and they joined us at dinner, so I had a decent vision of them in mind.

The specific lady that I chose had long wavy black hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. She was very opposite to my original self, which is why I had chosen her. It worked well. The other three ladies were blonde and I wasn't looking for that.

I changed my clothes so I didn't have Asgardian clothes on. When I looked back into the mirror with my jeans and blue shirt, I smiled, satisfied of my plan.

I was going to become a new person when I was in public. Although, I needed Fury's help to finish off my fake identity. When he did that, if he wanted to help, I would become a regular citizen of New York.

When Shelly came back, I was finishing off a movie. At the sound of the front door, I turned around to see Shelly enter. When she turned to see me on the couch she jumped in surprise.

She frowned as a worried expression crossed her face. 'Who are you? How did you get into my house?'

I frowned also, but after a moment, I realised I had maintained my fake person to get comfortable with it. I relaxed and shape shifted back into my original self.

I stood up and smiled at Shelly. 'I decided to shape shift into someone I had seen in Asgard so I become unrecognised in public. However I can't go into public just yet since that person doesn't exist. Do you think it's a good idea?'

Shelly had relaxed and smirked. 'I think it's a genius idea Freyja.'

I let out a breath of relief. 'Good. I thought you would hate it or think its crazy or something.'

Shelly shook her head. 'It's all good. It's far better than distressing the public to be honest.'

I looked away and formed a straight line with my lips, feeling the guilt of my actions.

I sighed and looked up at Shelly. 'Do you think I could work with you? I thought about what you had said today and thought it was a good idea to get a job as well.'

Shelly walked over to the dinning table and placed her handbag down. 'Uhmm, I guess you could. I will need to check with my boss first though. He will probably want a résumé of course.'

I smiled. 'Cool.' My smile dropped. 'What's a résumé?'

Shelly shrugged. 'It's just a formal document that describes your skills and qualifications, which, no offense, you wouldn't have many.'

I bit my bottom lip in thought. 'I hope that doesn't hinder my application then.'

Shelly waved a hand in dismissal. 'You'll be fine.'

I nodded in response. 'I guess I should be heading to bed now. I only stayed up just to make sure you were okay and all.'

Shelly smiled in appreciation. 'Thanks. I'll clean up and head to bed myself. I'll see you tomorrow then. Good night.'

I smiled, turned off the TV, and made my way to my bedroom. 'Good night Shelly.'

When I checked my phone, Fury had replied and I was grateful it was so soon. I read his reply and smiled with satisfaction. He had accepted my wish to have all personal details for this made up person created. He understood why I wanted it done as I told him my entire plan. He was going to create a birth certificate, bank account, new email, and all that I needed to become someone new in public. In the next week or so, I could freely walk in public as someone new and as a regular citizen.

I had fallen asleep rather quickly and woke up early and fresh. I completed some house chores like loading the washing machine with clothes and unloading the dishwasher. I grabbed myself a clean cup from the cabinets and boiled the kettle.

When done, I stirred the hot water in my cup and poured some milk. I inhaled the beautiful scent of coffee.

Wrapping my fingers around the mug, I walked out of the back door and rounded the corner of the house. I leant against the veranda railing and observed the morning sky.

It was grey with clouds that threatened to rain. Birds chirped and butterflies flew by elegantly. The mornings were always so peaceful. After a few minutes, Shelly leant against the railing beside me, tea in her hands.

She inhaled the cool air. 'Its beautiful isn't it?'

I smiled. 'Always is.'

I sipped my coffee and enjoyed the warmth that spread through my body. Being a Tuesday, Shelly was going to go to work again. She worked five days a week, sometimes less because she didn't desperately need to.

I hoped that her boss would have a place for me if he could get one, and so Shelly and I could work along side each other. First I had to make my résumé and send that through.

I looked at Shelly on my left. 'Could you help me create my résumé this morning before you go to work?'

Shelly brought her lips to the side in thought. 'Potentially. We might not get it done but a start us always good. How can you do it if you don't have your details though?'

I looked back out to the distance. 'I didn't think about that. Didn't know I needed them really.'

Shelly shrugged. 'I can just ask my boss at the end of the week instead of today if you want. That way it won't be so long before you hand it in.'

I nodded. 'Sounds good. Did you know Fury replied last night. He agrees to help me and by the end of the week or a little later, I should have my details by then.'

Shelly raised her eyebrows. 'Oh that's good then. I thought it would take longer to be honest. I'm a little surprised he's actually helping too.'

I frowned. 'Why?'

Shelly shrugged. 'I don't know, I guess I thought he wouldn't trust you like everyone else.'

A rush of hurt ran through my veins. 'I understand, but I think he knows, as well as the avengers to be honest, that I was mind controlled and didn't mean harm to the innocent. I'm just like Hawkeye. Although he wasn't upfront in the battle and returned to his own mind before more damage could be done by him. I think Fury just doesn't know what I can do. I've tried and he knows that, and its best just to leave it alone. He said my ideas to go unrecognised and wait for a time to prove myself is best. He said that in the email too. That way I'm not getting a bigger target on my back and can avoid being attacked or anything. He said he tried to think of the best ways to help me but other problems had raised and he was glad I could come up with my own solution. He didn't want to focus on such a small problem when there were bigger ones, which I totally understand and the fact that he had thought to help to begin with was nice but he didn't need to.'

Shelly nodded in understanding. 'What are these bigger problems.'

I shrugged. 'I don't need to know. I have my own and what happens with him is not my problem.'

Shelly nodded again in understanding and we both sipped our drinks and enjoyed the morning before she headed off to work.