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AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 19: New Frontiers

Me and the guys are in space installing a few satellites that’s going around the earth. Tony never specified what it was going to do, but I trust him and his process. “Beautiful isn’t it?” Cap says from behind me as I stare at the earth. I’ve been to space once when we were fighting Thanos but never got a chance to actually admire it.

“Sure is Cap.” Tony says from behind us and when I turn to look at him he’s looking at space not earth.

“You do know earth’s behind you right Tony?” Clint says coming up next to me.

“Yes but our future is out there Clint.” Tony says turning to us and gestures to space. Tony holds up his wrist to communicate with Scott who stayed on earth with Nat. “Scott?”

“You ready for me to fire up DAN?” Scott’s voice comes in on the other line.

“DAN?” I ask raising an eyebrow at Tony.

He doesn’t’t turn off his communication with Scott as he turns to me. “DAN, data analysis network our new frontier.” He turns back to Scott. “Go ahead and fire it up.” The satellites come together as one and they’re all pointing away from the earth. “DAN is the most cutting edge satellite ever created. Monitoring the vast reaches of space.” Tony says with delight. It’s obvious he’s very proud of this invention.

“What makes you confident we’re prepared to operate on an intergalactic level?” Cap asks with some concern. I do understand where he’s coming from, all threats have come to earth and we barely went to them.

“Avengers always rise to the challenge.” Tony says and floats over to him. He places a hand on his shoulder and gestures to space again like he did earlier. “Stop looking in the rear view mirror Cap and start looking out the windshield. There could be an alien spacecraft right around the corner.” Just as the words leave Tony’s mouth a giant space portal opens and a giant ship exits through it. Thor flies over to the ship hoping to catch it but the ship moves too fast for him and knocks him back. Thor flies backwards and almost hits the satellite, and if it wasn’t for Hulk he would’ve crashed into it. Thor quickly grounds himself and Tony scans the ship. “Origin unknown. Sounds like a new frontier to me.”

“I got him.” Hulk says and moves towards the ship.

Tony flies in front of him and stops Hulk from going any further. “Hulk we’re in the vacuum of space, maybe this one time smashing isn’t the answer.” As Tony talks the ship opens but nothing comes out.

“Let’s hope that’s an invitation and not a threat.” Cap says and flies in first.

I stay behind somewhat feeling a little sketchy about this. Clint turns to me and holds out his hand for me to take and a smile on his face. “Don’t worry, if something happens I’ll protect you.”

I chuckle and take his hand anyway. “Yeah right. If anything I’m going to be protecting you.”

“Whatever you say spidey.” Clint says as he pulls me along into the ship.

We make it inside and there’s no one here, at least that’s what it looks like. My grip on Clint’s hand tightens just to remind myself he’s there. “Use caution,” Cap’s voice is quiet and direct. “We don’t know what sort of enemy we’re facing.”

The doors in front of us open and a light shines in on us. In front of us is an orange alien wearing a blue jumpsuit. “It is you.” He says in disbelief. “The legendary Avengers. I feared my mission would fail. I’ve come light years in hope you truly exist and here you are.” The alien first hugs Cap and then he goes to hug Sam. My grip on Clint’s hand relaxes when I notice he’s not a threat, he actually looks relieved he found us.

“Looks like the kind of enemy that attacks in hugs.” Clint says jokingly noticing my grip loosened.

The alien goes to hug Hulk and he’s not happy about it. “Ugh hate hugs.” Hulk says.

“My people, my world will be saved.” Hulk moves the alien off him gentler than I thought he would.

“You know about the Avengers light years away from earth?” I ask taking off my space helmet giving me a chance to not feel so stuffy.

Hulk puts the alien down and he’s turns to me. “One does not defeat Thanos without the universe noticing.” His face begins to light up with excitement. “We’ve heard tales of you destroying space phantoms, out smarting Galactus, draining the infinity stones.” He turns to the rest of the team and drops his smile. “Some of these stories must be exaggerated of course.”

Clint takes off his space helmet as well and gives the alien a smile. “Nope not really.”

“And who might you be? Avenger in training?” The alien asks in wonder.

I stifle a laugh at his question and cover my mouth to hold it in. Clint lets out a small laugh and then quickly turns serious. “Uh I’m Hawkeye. I’ve been here since the beginning.”

“Hawkeye?” The alien puts his hand to his chin and rubs it trying to think if he’s heard stories of Clint. “We have not heard tale of you.” I have to fully turn away to hold in my laughter my shoulders shaking slightly as I try not to laugh. “But I’m certain if the mighty Falcon has taken you under his wing you will become a great warrior.”

“Well I’m starting to like this guy.” Sam says jokingly with a smug smile.

I turn around with my hand still over my mouth and notice Clint frowning. “Sorry.” I say smiling behind my hand.

The alien walks over to his computer and starts to show footage of his world. “My colony New Corbin is under siege.” My smile drops when I notice how serious his situation is. “Raiders like we’ve never seen before plunder our land. You are our only hope.” The alien turns to us with a pleading look and seeing Tony’s face makes me know we are definitely helping this planet.

“New frontiers Cap.” Tony says looking at Cap then turns to his wrist to communicate with Nat and Scott.

“We can’t leave earth unprotected.” Cap says worriedly.

“Don’t worry about us.” Nat’s voice comes through the speaker on Tony’s armor. “We have everything under control down here.”

Tony nods then turns off his communications with earth. “We’re already Earth’s mightiest hero’s, ready to be the universe’s mightiest?”

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It doesn’t take long for us to reach New Corbin. The alien who’s name we learned is Jerter told us on the way there that the planet has oxygen just like earth, so it’ll be safe for us to breathe to fight. When we get there the planet is already being attacked by raiders and attacking the innocent. When we land me Clint and Cap see an alien kid hiding from a monster looking dog ready to attack him. Clint shoots an electric arrow at the monster making it back away from the kid. “No offense kid but that is one ugly pet you got there.”

The kid comes from around the rock he was hiding behind and smiles up at Cap. “Captain Ameraica.” I smile softly at how the kid mispronounced Cap’s hero’s name finding it adorable.

“Seriously,” Clint groans. “Does no one know me here?” I pat his shoulder to offer some comfort knowing it wouldn’t do much, all he does in return is frown.

“Clear these creatures from the town square!” Cap calls out to the team as they make their way to the area.

Me and Clint run over to some civilians in need of help. I shoot some webbing to attach it to a rock so I can swing in from above to protect them. I land on a dog like creature and I’m able to use my webs to shut its mouth closed then am able to lead it away while jumping off it in time. Clint shoots a goop arrow at one coming up behind me and misses. I able to dodge the incoming alien dog and I can hear him complain. “Woah what is up with that? I never miss!”

“The gravity must be different here than on earth,” I call out to him. I web up the alien dog to the ground and it holds long enough for me to get to Clint. “You’re just going to have to compensate.”

A giant glowing spear flies in and lands on the ground getting us to stop talking. The spear then flies up towards a lady standing on top of the chasm we’re in and speaks in a chilling voice. “Who dares interfere with my masters mission?”

“Master?” Clint questions. “So she’s not the big bad?”

Tony flies up to the alien lady trying to get some answers. “The mighty Avengers from earth, you might’ve heard of us. Apparently we’re legendary in space.”

The alien lady doesn’t look amused at all. “I have heard of earth, and Proxima midnight is not impressed.” She holds out her arm to signal to her minions. “Attack!”

Some of the alien robots land on Tony but the others run past us to get to the citizens. Thor takes it upon. Himself to fight the lady while the rest of us deal with the attacking aliens. As we fight Tony’s voice comes through on the coms. “Sam those energy readings I got on the ship they’re coming from that pyramid.” I look over to where Tony is flying and notice the very large and very intimidating pyramid. “Something tells me that’s what this charming lady and her friends are here for.”

“Already on it.” Sam says and I see him flying over to the pyramid.

Clint stands at the top of the cliff shooting down at the aliens trying to climb up at him. “Still having fun Tony?” He asks sarcastically.

“Getting out of our comfort zone’s a good thing.” Tony says as he finally gets rid of the aliens that were on him. “It makes us better Avengers.”

I’m able to web up more of those aliens but they just keep coming. It’s like there’s an endless supply of them. Sam’s voice comes through on the coms and there’s a lot of buzzing on it as well, he’s definitely near the pyramid. “I’m way out of my comfort zone as well. There energy readings are coming straight from the planet’s core. Whoever’s doing this is making Galactis look like an amateur.” There’s a slight pause on Sam’s end and then there’s confusion in his voice. “Thanos.” There’s a big blast from the pyramid that makes Sam’s lines go out temporarily.

The aliens start coming in faster and I barley have a chance to keep up. Clint shoots down multiple arrows down at the aliens giving me a chance to breathe. “This alien atmosphere must be playing tricks on my hearing.” He shoots an explosive arrow which makes most of the aliens blow away. Once they’re gone he joins me on the ground. “Sounded like Sam said Thanos.” Clint chuckled slightly to show he didn’t believe it.

“I did.” Sam says landing next to us with Thor’s help. “He’s siphoning that polarized particle flow into himself.” Sam pointed to the pyramid where Thanos was at.

Hulk throws a robot alien into the air and Tony blasts it making it crumble to pieces. Cap walks over a frown on his face. “This is exactly what I was afraid of Tony. We stumbled right into Thanos’ battleground.”

Tony hovers over us and doesn’t completely come down. “Alright I’ll admit this is a little more adventure than I was hoping for.”

The spear Proxima used as a weapon flies past Tony and into the arch made of rocks making some crumble onto the ground. It then flies back into her hand as more aliens surround her. “Quake mortals, the universe shall soon bow before my master.” The aliens start coming our way and we immediately get back into battle.

The Proxima was using flies towards Cap and he uses his shield to keep it from stabbing him, but it ends up sending him back against the rocks. “Fighting on alien soil there are too many unknown variables.”

An alien was about to land on Cap but luckily Tony blasted at it before it could attack. “We just have to get to that pyramid before Thanos is done fueling up.” Tony goes to fly up to the pyramid and is stopped by three other aliens.

I’m about to go over and help fight alongside Tony but then something wizzes past my head. It was faster than my spider sense could feel. And I’m confused for a second then hear a ticking sound. When I look down it’s Clint’s arrow and I immediately move just as it explodes. “Hey watch where your-“ I’m about to scold Clint for his aiming skills but when I look up I see that Proxima is hovering near him her eyes glowing and it doesn’t take much for me to know he’s being mind controlled. Another arrow comes my way and I dodge it quickly. As I run I press the button on the com in my ear to speak to the team. “Proxima is a telepath, she’s got Clint under her control.”

“Go ahead and keep him busy,” Cap’s voice comes from the other end of the coms. “We know how dangerous his arrows can be so keep him busy.”

“Don’t have to tell me twice.” I mumble and shoot some webs up on the cliff to pull myself up next to him at the top. “This shouldn’t be bad. I mean we’ve sparred before.” I mumble to myself tying to calm myself down. Once I’m at the top Clint charges at me and he’s faster than I thought. He swings his bow at me and I’m able to quickly dodge it, but barely recover because he sweeps his foot under my legs knocking me down on my back. I quickly shoot a web at his hand that’s holding the bow and quickly back away from him. I press the button on my coms to talk to the team. “Guys he’s faster and being more efficient with his attacks.” I dodge a putty arrow that is shot at my feet. “Was he going easy on me all this time?” I couldn’t help but feel slightly angry at Clint taking it easy on me during our sparring sessions.

“Of course he would.” Sam’s voice comes in. “You’re his girlfriend he’s not going to actually cause harm to you or your ego.”

“Ok once everything is taken care of you and me are going to talk.” I tell Clint who’s still being mind controlled but it was more of a reminder to myself. I dodge another incoming arrow and it lands and explodes behind me. I was distracted by it and my head tingles as another arrow comes at me. I’m able to catch it and realize it’s just a regular arrow. That’s when Clint comes running at me and knocked me down again with the same move as before.

This time I’m pinned down as he’s about to draw out another arrow but that glow in his eyes disappears. He looks at me with a look of guilt and helps me up. I look over his shoulder and notice Proxima is on the ground defeated and Tony flying away from her. “Are you hurt?” Clint’s voice is soft and it draws my attention back to him.

“I’m fine.” My voice went from soft to stern in an instant. “But from now on you’re no longer going to go easy on me.”

Clint smiles at me and nods. “Yes ma’am.” I see Proxima get off the ground and ready to escape. Clint turns to see her leaving and quickly shoots an arrow in front of her feet getting her to stop. She turns in our direction and Clint already has another arrow out pointed at her. “The only person I want in my head is me lady.” He shoots the arrow at her and the ice coming out of it expanded more than it would on earth. “My ice arrows are good, but they’re not that good.”

Sam flies down next to us as Clint takes out another ice arrows. “The foreign elements in the atmosphere are bonding with the freezing agents in your arrows.”

Clint hums in amazement and shoots some at the alien robots that are attacking the civilians below. Once most of them are taken care of they all cheer for Clint saving them. “Hawkeye is truly mighty.” One of them says joyfully.

“Right!” Clint says with a proud smile on his face. “It’s about time someone noticed.”

The rest of the team gathers around ready for the next step in the plan. “Tides turning,” Cap says. “Time to let Thanos know we’ve come for a visit.”

The pyramid absorbs more energy and a big explosion comes from it making lots of debris fall from the sky. “I think he already knows.” Tony says.

One of the aliens that arrived earlier jumps onto one of the rock arches and addresses the rest of the aliens he brought along. “The master calls, Thanos rises and we of the Cal obsidian the black order are prepared to receive him.”

From a distance Thanos grows to a larger size and glares down at all of us. “Someone’s got a new look.” Tony says.

“Thanos respects one thing only, power.” Thanos’ voice is loud as he talks. “You defeated me in the past for this reason I will spare your planet. But the rest of the universe is mine. Cross me again and I will not hesitate to destroy your precious earth.” Thanos reaches down and picks us all up and tosses us into space.

It’s hard to breathe, then I see something coming at us. The ship with Jerter rescues us. He teleports us into his ship and we’re all able to breathe again. “Iron man I received your coordinates.” Jer says.

“Thanos 2.0?” Clint says with a breathless chuckle. “Man wasn’t the old one bad enough?”

Jeter gets closer to us with a sad look on his face. “He has stolen the quantum force from our planets core. But you need not worry about New Corbin any longer, we all heard Thanos’ deceleration. We cannot expect you to sacrifice your own planet for ours.”

Tony turns to Cap. “Cap I already know what you’re thinking.”

Cap turns to the rest of us. “Are we all agreed?” We all nod with no hesitation. “Put this ship back on New Corbin.”

The alien looks confused at Cap’s words. “We are strangers to you. You would risk everything to save us?”

“If Thanos is allowed to run free in the universe every planet is at risk Jerter. Let’s start by saving yours.” Tony says with determination in his voice.

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We’re able to get back to New Corbin and stop Thanos’ minions from tearing into the citizens home. Clint is shooting arrows next to me while I put in new webbing into my shooters. Something flies behind us and when I turn around it’s Proxima’s spear coming back at us. It knocks both of us to the ground below. When I look up she’s standing over us with her spear in hand pointing it at us. “I will offer you to my master as a trophy. He will honor Proxima Midnight as a loyal servant.”

Clint reaches an hand back to take out an arrow with his other hand near the bottom to take off an arrow tip. He gives a slight nod in the other direction, a signal for me to go that way when he uses the arrow. “Proxima midnight? Think that was the name of my junior high punk band.” Clint says to egg her on and sure enough it worked. When she charges at us Clint holds out the gas arrow and I quickly run while he drops the arrow tip at Proxima’s feet. She looked at it confused and once the arrow tip activates she screams from the cold and is now frozen in place. “Just chill to…” Clint looks at me. “That’s too cheesy right?”

“Very.” I confirm with a smile. I look over to notice the civilians of this planet decided to help with the fight. They help Cap out with the strongest alien and the black order flee.

We all gather around to see them leave proud that the civilians of New Corbin were able to fight them off. “Look at that, nice work guys.” Tony says with pride in his voice. “Now let’s help the corbinites clean-“ Tony doesn’t finish his sentence as a dark shadow overcasts on us.

When we look up it’s Thanos hovering over us. “Avengers, I gave you one chance, you will not get another.” Thor and Hulk both charge at him and Thanos is able to catch them in mid air. “My black order was going to destroy this world for me. Now these two will.” Thanos throws them onto the planet with a harsh throw and then flies into the sky. “Next Earth.”

The planet begins to rumble indicating that this planet is about to be destroyed. “The core has been pushed too far.” Tony says. “We can’t stop the destruction.”

“We have to go after Thanos.” I say but Cap stops me.

“Not before we save them.” Cap gestures to the citizens. “Come on! No one gets left behind.” We all make our way to the civilians and move them into the beam that leads to the ship the black order was supposed to take. Everyone is able to make it onto the ship safely, even Thor and Hulk.

“That’s everyone Jeter, planets evacuated.” Tony says looking at Jeter.

Jeter smiles with gratitude at him. “We may have lost our colony but thanks to you we have not lost our lives.”

The woman next to him speaks up. “The Avengers are even greater than the legends have claimed.”

“Great,” Clint says looking at Tony. “Like Tony needed an even bugger ego.”

Sam walks out of the jet the aliens have prepared for us. “If we push the jet we can beat Thanos back to earth.”

“We don’t have a second to spare. Jeter thank you for your assistance. I only wish we could’ve done more.” Cap says with an apologetic tone.

“Thanks to you I think the greatest days of the corbinite people are still yet to come.” Jeter says with a smile.

We all start walking onto the ship when a little alien kid calls out to Clint who is behind me. “Hawkeye? Someday I hope to be a great a warrior as you.”

“Aww kid-“ Everyone is already inside the ship not hearing what the kid said but me. “Aw come on! How come nobody is around to hear that?!” Clint pats the kids head and we both head inside the jet quickly.

“I heard it.” I say with a smile hoping to make him smile.

“Yeah I know.” He grumbled and I chuckled taking his hand and leading him to the empty seats.

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“Avengers tower can you hear me?” Cap tries the communication on the ship for the third time. “Nat? Scott?” We’ve been trying to reach earth since we got on the jet and nothing is coming through.

“Still nothing?” Tony asks. “Maybe it’s cosmic interference.”

“Entering earth space,” I say looking at the computer in front of me. “And no sign of Thanos. We beat him here.”

“That’s not the only thing we’re not seeing signs of.” Tony says worriedly.

“What are you talking about?” Hulk questions going over to him.

“The earth is gone.” Tony says with a monotone voice.

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AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 18: Avengers Underground

It’s been a scary three days for the Avengers. With the Sauadron Supreme taken over the world we’ve been in underground keeping as many people safe as possible. The Squadron has stopped all hero’s in the city and around the world, at times it felt hopeless. I didn’t know if we could stop them because all we’ve been doing was stay hidden and helping civilians as much as we could. We stand over Sam as we listen to Thor’s and Nighthawks conversations. “Picking up your signal loud and clear Thor.” Sam says and turns off his wrist communicator.

“Nice work placing that wire Scott.” Nat praises Scott with a small smile.

Scott nods a smile on his face as well. “Good thing Nighthawk doesn’t sweat the small stuff.”

Hulk scoffs at Scott’s words. “Tired of hiding,” He puts his fits together obviously ready to fight. “Want action.”

“Not yet Hulk.” Tony says and walks too far enough away from the group to suit up. We were able to sneak into the tower at one point to get one item each while the Squadron were out, and Tony got his suitcase that transformed into his suit. When we saw that he made his suit like that we thought he was crazy, but of course we were wrong. “Sam outmaneuvered Nighthawk to give us the upper hand. So he’s calling the shots.”

Sam stood to his full height and his voice went into leader mode. “We gave the Squadron exactly what they wanted. They think we’ve been destroyed, now it’s time for a campaign so out of the box even Nighthawk won’t see it coming.”

“Let’s show the Squadron they can never destroy hope.” Cap says stepping forward. He places his hand in the middle while all of us follow one at a time. “Avengers assemble.”

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Sam built an emp gun that takes out Nighthawk’s robots out from a distance. They’re the same as Clint’s emo arrows but this is more discreet. We’re on the rooftops taking out any robots that are going to take out some citizens who are just doing normal routines, like they did before the Squadrons ruling. As Sam helped another civilian I hear some commotion from the alleyway next to the building I’m on. I run over and look down to see Peter in his hero suit dodging all the firing the robots are shooting at him. Sam flies over and uses the ray gun to deactivate the bots for me to climb down to Peter. “Peter, what are you doing out here?” I kept my voice low in case there are more bots around.

My presence startled him a little because he jumps back out of shock. I never got the chance to tell him or May about me being alive. But seeing him here and in danger angers me for not being able to warn him about the Squadron’s takeover. “Damnit Y/n don’t scare me like that.” Peter says and holds a hand over his chest. “I thought you were dead.”

He gets closer to me and brings me to a tight hug and I hug back just as tightly, then release him holding his shoulders at an arms length. “As much as I love this reunion we need to move. I can’t let you continue fighting when the city’s been taken over.”

I hear Sam land behind me and move the manhole cover for us to enter. “Come on, we can get him home this way.” Sam says and holds it open for me and Peter to enter.

I let Peter go first then me and then Sam. At the bottom Clint and Cap are there waiting for us. “You have the maps?” I ask Clint who hands over the maps of the sewer systems. I open them and look for the route back to Aunt May’s home. It’s the only way I can keep Peter safe while also keeping the Avengers survival a secret. “I’m taking him back home, I’ll meet you back at the base.” I look to them and my words make Cap and Sam nod their head and go down the opposite direction of the tunnels.

Clint on the other hand is hesitant on me taking Peter back. “You want help with that?”

“I’ll be fine, plus if more than one of us goes it could be suspicious.” I say and fold the map up and put it in my pocket. My words don’t seem to calm him and I don’t blame him. We’re practically living in secret and it’s hard to do anything without someone watching your back. I walk over to him and take his hand giving it a squeeze. “I’ll be fine, it won’t even take that long.”

He sighs and squeezes my hand back. “If you’re not back within the hour I’m coming after you.”

“That is fair.” I let go of his hand and walk over to Peter. “See you in an hour.” I smile and give a tiny wave with my finger and guide Peter down the tunnels and see Clint making his way the opposite side.

As we walk Peter’s voice breaks the silence. “I don’t think I can do what you guys are doing.” He takes off his mask and lets out a small sigh. “You’re fighting a group who managed to take over the world and are still fighting, I don’t know if I could do that.”

“Aren’t you in a group of hero’s?” I ask with a smile on my face. He’s only told me a little about the group of teen hero’s Shield has banned together, and from what I’ve heard from Peter they’re a mess. “You’re supposed to be the next big hero group, you’ll get there someday. Right now focus on staying away from the dangers ok?”

“You got it sis. Just try and be careful for mine and May’s sake.” Peter’s voice is softer this time, almost a little scared.

“I’m an Avenger, of course I’ll be careful.”

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It took a while but I made sure Peter got home safely and was back at the small base camp we made in the sewers within the hour. When I got back everyone was gathered by the hologram listening in on the Squadron’s conversation. I see Clint double checking his arrows and he’s too engrossed to realize I returned on time. “Miss me?” I ask with a smile walking over to him.

Clint looks up and his hardened face softens as he stands up. “More like worried out of my mind.” He wraps his arms around and I wrap my arms around his waist. “Next time you go alone I’m going with you.” He whispered softly into my hair.

We hear some arguing from the Squadron from the hologram and we’re glad to see Sam’s plan is working. They were arguing about the robots Nighthawk has built and how badly they were built. Then Nighthawk’s next words peak our attention. “If we show our subjects the consequences of resistance we won’t need robots to keep them in line. I’ve located a Shield base where world diplomats are in hiding. Go show them our brand of diplomacy.”

“Alright Avengers, let’s move.” Tony says shutting down his hologram.

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We make it to the Shield base before the Squadron could make it there. We’re able to get most of the people out just as the Squadron gets there. “The Avengers?” A man asks. “You’re alive?”

“I can neither confirm nor deny that report ambassador.” Tony says as one last person is helped down from the manhole.

There’s rumbling above us meaning the Squadron are going all out on the base above us. I help guide the ambassador through the tunnels to where the rest of the team is waiting. “It’s a secret. We need to keep it that way for now.”

The ambassador nods in understanding and follows me. “Of course, after saving our lives it’s the least we can do.” Everyone made it out just in time as Hyperion destroyed the whole base. No one was harmed thankfully.

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Clint and Nat and I are working on our gear preparing for whatever is to come next. The rest of the team surrounds us. “It’s happening they’re splitting up.” Sam walks over to us after turning his computer off.

“Impressive Sam, I bet even Nighthawk can’t deny how well you got them to play right into our hands.” Tony says impressed by Sam’s planning.

“Tony’s right,” Cap says. “This only worked because you brought in a new style of leadership when he and I were out. We wouldn’t have thought of this.” Sam presses a a button on his wrist to bring up a hologram of the world, each of the Squadron members faced on a different part of it. “With the Squadron separated we can focus our attacks, you know what each of you need to do.”

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It took a while but me and Nat were able to make it to where Hyperion is located. We covered ourselves in black robes like the rest of the women are forced to and follow their lead. We pick up any art we can and take it outside the building where Hyperion is sitting on his throne. Me and Nat are the last ones there and waiting for our cue to attack him. “What is that?” Hyperion stands up and looks at the sun turning blue.

He shoves us out of the way like it would give him a closer look. “That,” Nat says dropping the bowl of fruit she was holding then takes off her robe and I follow her lead. “Is our cue.” Nat shoots her stingers at Hyperion while I shoot my webs at him trying to hold him down.

He chuckles and flies above us. “I don’t know how you survived, but the two weakest Avengers against someone with near infinite power.” His smile disappears when he tried shooting us with his laser eyes and looks confused. “Wha-“ He barely begins to question what’s happening as he falls on his feet his powers now weakening.

“The wavelength of Earth’s yellow sun fuels your powers.” I say with a growing smile. “Can’t say the same for all colors though, blue for example.”

Hyperion looks to the blue sun and doesn’t get a chance to run as Nat kicks him back into his chair. “In case you haven’t noticed,” Hyperion starts to stand again but in his weakened form he can’t do much, so Nat punches him again to keep him from moving. “There are no weak Avengers.”

“Good one.” I say smiling at Nat now.

“Thanks, now go ahead and inform-“ Nat doesn’t get to finish her sentence because Hyperion gets teleported away to who knows where. “Damnit.” She mumbles under her breath. We both run at too speed to the hover cycles we used to come here so we can make it back to New York.

“Avengers,” Tony’s voice comes through on the coms. “Nighthawk’s turned Hyperion into a doomsday device and we’ve only got minutes to stop him from detonating the planet.”

“Ok Sam,” Clint’s voice joins in on the line. “Please tell me this new style of leadership can handle a Hyperion capable of blowing up the world.”

“We’re down Avengers,” Cap’s voice comes through the coms next. “But not out, still some prism power left.” In the middle of us running the energy from the prism teleports us back to New York along with the rest of the team. “The powers gone now.”

“We pushed it too far with the sun stunt,” Scott says. “Which is a shame since it would be pretty handy right now.”

There’s a big swooshing sound from Nighthawk’s jet as he flies above us and into the sky. “Trying to leave the planet like a rat escaping a sinking ship.” Tony says.

“The ship isn’t sunk yet.” Sam says putting determination back into us. “Nighthawk’s trying to get one step ahead of us, let’s show him the Avengers won’t fall for that again.”

“Right.” Says Tony. “I’ve learned a thing or ten from you today Sam. I’ll handle ego mcgravy voice, the rest of you take care of Hyperion.”

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Me and Clint share a hover cycle while Nat and Cap share owe and the others jump down the hole. I’m steering the hover cycle in case Clint needs to shoot at Hyperion. “At Hyperion’s current rate he’ll be able to destabilize the earth’s core within minutes.” Sam says flying ahead of everyone.

We make it to the core and are able to surround Hyperion before he can go further. “Avengers you have done nothing more than leap into your own graves.” He starts blindly shooting at us with his laser eyes not caring where he hits the walls. His laser eyes hit the hover cycle casing me to crash is, leaving me and Clint to fight on the ground. “The Squadron Supreme is superior to the Avengers in every way.”

“Nighthawk abandoned you on earth while he escaped,” Cap says to Hyperion while using his shield to protect himself from Hyperion’s laser eyes. “You owe him no loyalty.”

Hyperion’s voice becomes more angry. “Nighthawk is a necessary ally, not a friend. Desire for power unites us.”

Sam’s voice comes in on the coms as he’s flying above us. “This whole thing only works if we can get Hyperion to use enough of Nukes power. Keep him fighting.”

“I seriously don’t think that’s going to be a problem.” I say running around the area trying to kept Hyperion’s attention on us.

Sam shoots some of his wings at Hyperion and gets close enough for Scott to grow large to kick him. This catches Hyperion off guard long enough for Hulk and Thor to pin him down with Mjölnir. Nat shooks at some rocks making them fall on top of him. It’s only silent for a few seconds when we think we’ve won but Hyperion emerges from the rocks with a yell. “Oh no you don’t.” Sam says and throws down some devices creating a shield around us.

“If Hyperion is running out of power, he’s doing a good job in not showing it.” Scott says.

“He still has enough to make it to the Earths core.” Sam says. “We’ve got to hit him with even more force.”

Scott turns to Sam with a growing smile. “What if I told you I can get us some backup, lots of backup?” Sam gives him a weird look as if to say ‘you lost me’. “Humans aren’t the only species on the earth.” Scott shoots his pheromone spray bringing all the insects above ground. “Turns out insects don’t want their planet destroyed anymore than we do.”

All the insects start to head towards Hyperion which gets him overwhelmed and start panicking about being covered in them. “Get them off of me!”

We all make it to the surface where we see Tony standing over a defeated Nighthawk. It doesn’t take long for Shield to come and collect the remaining of the Squadron and for us to go back into the tower.

I’m checking my room and luckily everything is still there. Sure it was ransacked and it’ll take some cleaning up but everything is safe. I make it to the rooftop where Hulk is cleaning it up from all the damage and Clint follows closely behind me. “Welp no amount of scented candles is going to get that Hyperion smell out off bedroom.”

Hulk stops cleaning and looks at us sternly. “They better not have touched my glass figurines.”

Clint hesitates and steps to the side already knowing Hulk’s reaction. “The uh…maybe you shouldn’t go in there.”

“What?!” Hulk shouts and starts running to his room.

Clint walks over to me and throws an arm around my shoulders. “What about you, is your room ransacked?”

“Yeah but nothings missing thankfully.” I give him a reassuring smile and I can tell he’s got something on his mind. “What?”

“Nothing it’s just…” He takes a deep breath trying to calm himself. I can tell whatever he’s thinking has been on his mind for a while. “Have you ever thought about…moving in together?”

His question catches me off guard a little. Sure I’ve thought about it but never had the chance to put so much thought into it. “Well a little yeah.”

He takes his arm off my shoulders and I can tell he’s nervous still. He rubs the back of his neck a small habit of his. “Well if you want and you totally don’t need to do so but, would you like to share a room in the tower? It could be an experiment to see if you’d want to get an apartment together in the future.”

His words make me smile at the thought. It would be fun to get an apartment together someday, but with our jobs it’s also best to share a room in the tower. “I would love to do that.”

Clint smiles brightly at my answer and takes my hand in his. “Then let’s do it.” With that said he leads me inside the building to start moving in together.

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Part 17: Avengers’ Last Stand

As of lately the Squadron supreme has been on us trying to take us down. We’ve encountered them all at least once in the past two weeks, and within those two weeks I’ve been slowly going back on missions. Obviously with Clint by my side, and things have been mostly hard for me. It was hard getting back into battle especially since the Squadron supreme has been after us. Right now all of the team minus Cap and Tony, are in the tower tracking where they are under water. “The Squadron Supreme Citadel,” Tony says through the coms. “Once an alien warship now our own personal aquarium.”

From the main computer system Sam presses a button to talk to Tony and Cap. “Yeah, sorry about that Tony. When we raided the place for data we didn’t exactly mean to flood it.”

Tony’s voice comes through kind and understanding. “You got the job done Sam, now it’s our turn.”

On the camera’s we got pulled up both Cap and Tony make their way deeper into the ship. The farther they go the more destructive it is. “This ship might still hold secrets to Night hawks plans. The Squadron’s been wearing us down mission after mission, and I want to turn the tables.” Cap says determined.

“Don’t you think Nighthawks already predicted we’d try this?” Sam asks.

“Of course,” Tony says. “And I predicted he’d predict it.” On the camera’s Cap and Tony make it to the main control unit they were looking for. Tony connects a wire on his suit to the control panel. “Booster connected, time to use the towers arc reactor to get this place fired up.”

Sam starts typing on the computer. “Are you sure we can generate enough power?”

“Nope,” Tony says nonchalantly. “Hit it Sam.” On the camera’s we can hear the generator already powering up. “See I knew it would work.”

“I-I didn’t do anything.” Sam stuttered his face going to a slow panic.

“It’s…trap…” Cap’s voice barely comes through the speakers before the camera’s completely cut out. Then the coms shut down making us lose all contact with them.

Everyone hurries to the Avenjet with Nat and Sam at the main controls. “Their signals are offline.” Sam says looking at their last location while Nat steers the jet.

“Then Cap and Tony are down, or worse.” Nat says.

On the screen in front of Sam the navigation shows that something is heading our way. “What is that?” I ask looking over his shoulder. My head tingles and I know we’re in danger. “Get down!” I yell and everyone ducks just as something crashes through the window and lands in the wall of the jet. When I stand up from my spot on the ground I see Scott has shrunken and is standing on the object that was thrown at us, it was Cap’s shield.

“That was close.” Scott says and grows big.

“There’s more coming.” I say and hold a hand to my head. The tingle has intensified, which means the real danger is just arriving. I feel Clint put his hand on my shoulder, a silent reassurance that he was by my side. I’m proven right about the danger as the roof of the jet is pried open and we see the Squadron Supreme through the hole.

“Let’s see how the mighty Avengers do without their mighty leaders.” Nighthawk says menacingly. He drops a helmet that lands in front of us and it’s the helmet on Tony’s underwater suit.

Hyperion uses his laser eyes and shoots them at us. He doesn’t plan to hit us because once we all move away from the control panel he destroys it without a second thought. “What did you do to Cap and shellhead?” Hulk asks angrily and jumps to attack Hyperion.

Hyperion doesn’t flinch away, instead he harshly hits Hulk on the head and makes him land back on the jet. “They broke into our citadel.” Hyperion says. “They got what they deserved.”

From the yellow flying ship above ours we head Nighthawk speak. “The time of the Avengers has ended. Crime continues to rampant because your leadership is to tolerate. Give up this planet to us. People will be safer under the Squadron Supreme’s rule.”

“We can’t give up the planet because get this, we don’t own it.” Clint says. I look to my side and see Nat get Cap’s shield out of the wall and claims it to use during the fight.

“He’s not usually this direct.” I say in a whisper to Clint. “There may be more here than meets the eye.” Clint nods silently agreeing with him and turns his gaze back to the villains.

“We will never yield to the likes of you.” Thor says and throws his hammer at Hyperion, which sends him back a few feet. Thor’s hammer returns to and Nighthawk smirks.

“Fighting to the end.” Nighthawk says. “Just as I predicted.”

Everything starts to scramble for me and the next thing I know I’m no longer on the Avenjet surrounded by the team. Instead I’m in a creepy factory with Thor Scott and Clint by my side. “Ok…this isn’t creepy at all.” I say and walk around taking in my surroundings.

“A creepy factory? What’s Nighthawk’s plan, bore us to death?” Clint says but he’s not as creeped it as I am. He walks over to my side and rubs my shoulder to help comfort me. I can handle going anywhere in the world and fight giant alien monsters and not bat an eye, but you put me in an abandoned building and I’m freaked out.

“The Squadron took out Captain America and Iron man, do not underestimate their trickery.” Thor says in a calm and commanding voice.

“This place is pretty cutting edge,” Scott says looking at some machines. “But it’s totally dead.”

I continue to walk around with Clint at my side and he can tell I’m deep in thought. My head begins to tingle again and it was just as strong as last time. I barely get a chance to look around or even react as Speed Demon comes running at us. He knocks Scott down and calls out. “Coming through.” Clint groans and gets out his bow and an arrow. When I told him about the encounter we had at the tower he wasn’t happy. He actually hated that he left me alone with Tony and Hulk there. Even though I didn’t fight or get hurt he became protective over me after that. Speed Demon makes his way back to me and Clint and knocks us down taking Clint’s quiver with him.

Clint groans angrily when he realizes his quiver was gone. ‘Playing keep away? What are we five?”

Speed Demon chuckles from his spot on a beam on the ceiling and takes an arrow out of the quiver. He twirls it around and a spark happens behind him. “This game’s a little more dangerous.” Dr Spectrum appears behind Speed Demon and makes all the dead equipment come to life. “Aww don’t be shy, give him a high five.” Dr Spectrum holds out his hand a giant flash lights up the room and all the equipment starts to come our direction to attack us.

We scatter around the factory to avoid the machines that come our way. Not only that but Speed Demon and Dr Spectrum are attacking us too. Our coms are still working because I hear Sam’s voice in my ear. “Avengers report your locations. I’m at the Statue of Liberty.”

Clint is running by my side and he looks slightly annoyed at Sam’s location. “Woah whoa, we’re fighting a nightmare factory and you get to sight see. How is that fair?” Me and Clint dodge an exploding arrow that Speed Demon threw at us and run the opposite way now.

“I still don’t think this is their real plan.” I say with some skepticism in my voice. “Nighthawk is never this overt.”

Scott dodges some cranes that try to pick him up by growing into a smaller size. “Taking out our leaders then separating us, seems like a pretty clear plan to me. Without Cap or Tony they’d cut off our heads.”

Nat’s voice is on the line now and it sounds like she’s in the middle of fighting someone. “Speaking of Nighthawk, he’s not at either of our locations. Which means he’s probably with you Sam.”

Something comes up behind me and Clint and its two of the robot hands. They grab me and Clint by the arms and hold us in place as a saw makes its way towards us. Thor sees us in danger and knocks all the machines down with his hammer. “Well that was the definition of a close shave,” Clint says looking at Thor. “Thanks.”

There’s some explosions behind us along with a big gust of wind. When I turn around it’s Speed Demon and he’s got another arrow in hand. “Ooh let’s see what this one does.” He throws the arrow at us quickly and we barely have time to react because once it lands at our feet we don’t move quickly. Luckily I’m not completely injured, just a scrape on my elbow. Speed demon keeps running around us and throwing multiple exploding arrows at us, it’s not giving us time to react quick enough and with the speed he’s going there’s no way out. Thor throws his hammer at Speed Demon but it’s not hitting him even if it can keep up to speed.

“Clint Thor and Y/n” Sam’s voice comes from the coms. “Speed Demon can outrun your weapons but I bet he can’t outrun the wind.” Sam grunts on his side of the line and I’m assuming he’s still in battle with Nighthawk.

“Wise words Sam.” Thor says. He calls his hammer back to him and starts swinging it in circles by the handle and it causes a wind to blow towards Speed Demon.

Speed Demon can only run in place which gives Clint enough time to grab a pole from the ground and throws it at a robot hand from the ceiling. “You took my quiver, but you can’t take my skill.”

The robot hand falls just enough to knock Speed Demon out of Thor’s wind and I shoot a web grabbing Clint’s quiver which fell on the ground. I toss it over to Clint with a smile. “Your quiver my good man.” He catches it and smiles back at me. While Speed Demon is still on the ground I shoot a couple of webs at him to keep him there. I’ve updates the formula so it’s stronger and it’ll last long enough for us to wrap up the battle. I press a button on the com in my ear to talk to Sam. “Nice quick thinking Sam.”

“Yeah,” Scott says walking back over to us, his finger also pressed on the coms button. I can see Dr Spectrum on the ground defeated by Scott. “You might be a dangerous as Tony Stark.”

“That’s exactly what Nighthawk’s afraid of.” Nat says joining in on the other line. On her end I can hear her stingers blasting at someone and then metal on metal hitting. “He tried to recruit you before Sam. That’s why he’s fighting you personally.”

“That’s ridiculous,” Sam says, there’s fighting on his end too. “I’m no Tony or Cap.”

There’s more grunting on Nat’s end of the line and it sounds like she’s getting the upper hand. “You’ve studied the Squadron more than any of us and Nighthawk knows it. So knock off the ‘aw shucks’ act and take the lead.”

“Based on the data I saw,” Sam’s voice comes in again. “Sarda’s people are highly susceptible to electric shock. But you’re nowhere near a source of electricity.”

“I’m closer than you think.” Nat says and next thing there’s a click and we hear Sarda’s screaming and a big electric shock.

I turn to see Thor trying to knock down the wall with his hammer, there’s no exit that I can see so this is our only option. I let out a small sigh knowing everyone is now somewhat safe but my relief doesn’t last long. The building starts to fade in and out so we’re able to see the outside and I know something isn’t right. “This whole thing was a diversion to keep us away from Avengers Tower.” Sam says through the coms in distress. “If we don’t think of something quick Nighthawk’s going to use the tower to pull New York into another dimension.”

“Now we know why Nighthawk sent Speed Demon to the tower.” I say looking at Speed Demon who’s just grinning from ear to ear.

“Nighthawk’s been setting this up for a very long time.” Nat says.

Sam sighs and now his voice is less tense. “Ok Avengers, I know I’m not Cap or Tony-“

“No need for excuses Sam,” Says Thor. “Tell us what to do.”

“Avengers assemble to the tower-“ Sam grunts and his communications cut off leaving us with that bit of information.

Thor continues with trying to break down the wall, but Dr Spectrum makes his way towards us again from the air. He holds his hands out and blasts at us from above. We all dodge while Thor does his best to continue with the wall. “Spectrum again?” Scott says. “That prism must have a good warranty.” Clint shoots an explosive arrow at Spectrum but all he does is block it.

I hear shuffling on my side and see Speed Demon’s legs shuffling at a fast rate. “That’s not going to get you out of their speedy.” I say looking at him.

“It’s called friction,” He says. “And friction makes heat.” Speed Demon’s legs move faster creating enough heat to melt the webs off him. Before I can even react he runs at me and knocks me to the ground.

I get back up ready to continue fighting but suddenly I’m back on the streets of the city. I look around and see that the team is there too. Clint runs over to me and checks me over for any injuries. “You good?”

I nod and smile at him. “Yeah I’m good.” We both walk over to Sam who has Nighthawk’s teleporter in hand.

“You reversed Nighthawks’ teleporter beam? Nice.” Scott says.

I look behind us and see that the Squadron Supreme, it’s clear we weren’t the only ones being teleported. “We fallen into Nighthawks’ trap.” I say as the others look to the villains. I eject my empty web shooters containers and slip in fresh batches from my pocket.

“Like dominos falling into place.” Hyperion says. The Squadron Supreme start to attack us and it’s hard keeping track of who I’m fighting,they all attack at a random pace.

“Avengers forget the Squadron, get to the tower so we can stop this.” Sam says in an authoritative tone. He flies into the air and I get knocked int the ground by Speed Demon again.

“I’m ready to forget them,” Clint says running over to help me up. “But how do we get them to forget us?” He shoots an arrow at Spectrum who easily blocks it. Hyperion and Spectrum both fire at us and Thor comes in to block it with his hammer.

“They know all our moves.” Sam says mostly to himself. He lands next to us as the others gather around in a defense position. “Avengers change it up, Thor charge some lightning and Clint shoot taser arrows through the storm.” Sam points towards the Squadron who are ready to attack.

“Will that even work?” Clint asks while firing the arrow. The arrow lands in front of Sarda making her yell and collapse to the floor. “Guess so.”

Sam flies over to Hulk and gives him some of his metal feather to throw. Hulk throws them effortlessly in Speed Demon’s way making him trip and crash into a wall. “Enough-“ Hyperions says as he starts to charge at us but Scott shrinks him down with his ray.

Thor swings his hammer making the small Hyperon fly far away. Nat tosses the shield at me and I use my webs to swing it towards Dr Spectrum. He’s too busy blasting at everyone else to see it coming. The shield flies at him and hits him only leaving a cloud of smoke in the path. The shield comes back to Nat and we all make our way towards the tower that’s fading in and out of existence. Scott is the first one to get there and he touches the force field surrounding it, it shocks him and sends him back a couple of feet. “Oh great my words fear, a giant bug zapper.” He says sarcastically.

“Jarvis we can’t get into the tower.” Sam pressed a finger to his coms to talk to Jarvis.

“I’ve lost control of the building sir.” Jarvis responds. “In moments this entire section of the city will be transported to limbo.”

Thor starts swinging his hammer around creating a storm. “If it behaves like lightning then I can command it.” Thor is able to make a small hole in the force field and both Sam and Scott walk up to it.

“I can get small enough to get through it.” Scott says.

“But you don’t know the tower like I do.” Sam says. “I’m going.”

Scott nods and takes out his shrinking ray. “Ok, you’ve gotten us this far.” He shrinks Sam enough to get through the hole then unshrinks him once he’s inside.

The field around the tower goes down, but then a beam shoots from the tower to the ocean. It doesn’t take long for the Citadel to rise from the ocean and a red beam from the machine starts blasting into the earth. “That’s not good.” I mutter.

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We all regroup at the pier where we have a better sight of the Citadel drilling into the earth. “Well on the bright side at least we know what Nighthawks’ plan is.” Clint says unenthusiastically.

“The Citadel’s beam is boring into the earth,” Sam says. “I can’t stop it, I’m not Tony Stark.”

“We don’t need Tony now, we need you.” I say.

Sam looks between everyone and then his gaze makes it back to the Citadel. “Destroying the earth can’t be Nighthawks endgame, he want’s to rule it. If we’re going to stop the Squadron we need to be one step ahead of them. Stop doing what Nighthawk expects.” Sam starts to pace and he presses a finger to his ear. “Jarvis is that radio interference from the Citadel jamming transmissions?”

“Actually sir I detect a pattern to it.” Jarvis says. “It’s Morse code, SOS.”

My eyes widen at the information. “Of course, who else would use World War 2 communications. Looks like he and Tony are still alive in that thing.” I step closer to the edge as if it would get me closer to see them.

“Unless it’s a trap.” Scott says. “Nighthawk expects us to go after the Citadel.”

“Well we can’t exactly ignore the giant space laser blasting into New York.” Clint says placing his hands on his hips.

“You’re right Clint,” Sam’s says determinedly. “I’m tired of Nighthawk’s plans, it’s time for one of Falcons.”

Four busses fly towards us and both Hulk and Thor stop them from hitting us. The busses land on the ground and as the dust clears the Squadron Supreme is standing in front of us. “Earth’s mightiest zeros,” Nighthawk says. “We’ve already destroyed one planet that refused to bow to us. We’re not afraid to do it again. Unless the Avengers surrender.”

Nighthawk couldn’t continue because Thor blasted him with lightning. “Thor hold the lightning.” Sam demanded. “Everyone else focus on the Citadel.” Sam flies to the Citadel with Nat holding onto him while Hulk takes me Clint and Scott with him.

We get to the top of the Citadel safely and see a small hatch to enter the ship. I bet Tony has a thousand ways to take down the Squadron.” Scott says.

“Tony’s not here,” Clint says. “Let’s listen to the guy with the plan.” Clint turns to Sam with a smile, which shows he has full faith in Sam.

“It’ll work I think.” Sam says and points to the hatch. “Who want’s to get the door?” Before Clint could shoot an arrow at the hatch Scott shoots his shrinking ray and makes the door small. Clint shoots Scott a look and all Scott does is smile and shrug. We climb down the latter and see Cap and Tony in a caught in a beam with Cap repeatedly tapping his ear with the SOS signal. “Cap we got your message.” Sam says. “Hulk-“

“Yeah, yeah outta my way.” Hulk jumps over and crushes the device that had our leaders caught in the beams.

They both land safely in Hulk’s grasp. “I never doubted you guys for a second.” Tony says.

Hulk sets them both down gently and Nat approaches Cap with his shield. “I think this belongs to you.” Cap takes his shield back with a smile and puts his arm through the strap.

Sam is typing away on the Citadel’s computer and he was able to get through any securities. “I hacked their system,” he starts. “Nighthawks trying to track us again. He fed us false readings. This ship isn’t drilling into the earth’s core it’s sucking energy from it.” Sam pulls up the schematics of their plan and it shows the ship’s laser going into it not away.

“What’s he trying to power up, Hyperion’s hair dryer?” Clint asks sarcastically.

“The power is feeding that.” Sam points to something green glowing through a hole in the ceiling. “There’s something up there, or someone.”

There’s an explosion and a green glowing man lowers himself to the ground. “I knew Nighthawk would find a way to revive me, he never disappoints.”

Sam looks to Tony as if silently asking for help. “I’ve been out this whole battle, you’re in charge on this one Sam.”

Clint stands in front of me like he always does to protect me and takes out an arrow. “Who’s this guy?”

The glowing man starts to float into the air and his hands begin to glow. “The names Nuke, and here’s why.” His hands glow brighter and they begin to blind us.

Sam presses on his ear to talk to Thor. “Thor hammer now!” Scott shrinks us down just as Thor’s hammer comes onto the ship and Nuke’s blast hits us. Everyone is safely on the hammer as we travel back down to earth and land on the ground harshly. I look up and see that the ship has exploded and Nuke reunites with the Squadron Supreme. They all leave with Thor defeated not even noticing us on his hammer.

“I’ll bet you Nighthawk didn’t predict this.” Clint says holding onto the rubber of Thor’s hammer.

Scott lets out a relived sigh as we all climb down to the base of the hammer. “I wasn’t sure if I could shrink all of us down fast enough. Another millisecond and we would’ve blown up with the Citadel.”

“Quit belly aching and work.” Hulk tosses Scott onto the ground annoyed by his rambling.

I climb down safely and make it to the ground safely. Clint doesn’t hesitate to wrap his arms around me protectively and I do the same. “Good work back there.” I whisper so only he could hear.

“Same goes to you spidey.” He says just as quietly.

He lets go of me and wraps an arm around my shoulders to keep me close just as Nat and Sam make it down safely. “I didn’t know about Nuke,” Sam says. “But I knew it was a trap. Sp we did the last thing Nighthawk would expect.”

Scott get’s out his shrinking ray ready to get us back to normal size. “Now let’s go tell everyone we’re alive.”

“Not yet,” Cap says putting a hand on the ray keeping Scott from shooting it. “Thanks to Sam’s leadership the Squadron believes the Avengers are dead and gone.”

“And that means we got them right where we want them.” Tony finishes for Cap. “Avengers you ready to assemble?”

Everyone nods in agreement. “Go big or go home.” Sam says.

“Good,” Tony says determinedly. “Now let’s go get our planet back.”

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Comforting headcanons

Needed my own comfort so I wrote this

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• One thing we all know about Clint Barton is that he is always one to smile, even in the face of danger. He does his best to crack a joke to cheer up his team and you.

• So when he sees you crying one day (and it could be over anything) he’s going to do everything to comfort you.

• The first thing he does is put a hand on your shoulder silently testing the boundaries for physical touch.

• If he sees you’re not pulling away he brings you into a hug and whispers reassuring words into your hair. He’ll also place a couple kisses on your forehead to help you calm down.

• If it’s clear you don’t want physical touch he sits there with you silently, it’s his way to show you that you’re not alone.

• Once you’ve stopped crying he’ll ask if you want to talk about it. If you do talk about it he’s there listening, and as much as he loves to talk he won’t say a word until you’re done.

• If you don’t want to talk about it he’ll offer some distractions. If you want to eat he’ll bring you lunch/snacks/drinks. Clint is also a movie guy so he’ll have some comfort movies ready on the tv for you both to watch.

• Clint doesn’t like the idea of you being alone during your sad times, once you’ve been dating a while he’ll be so in tune with your emotions. You could be on a different floor in the tower and he’d know if you’re upset.

• While he’s comforting you he’ll always try to make you smile. I mentioned in my dating headcanons that he loves making you smile, so seeing you cry breaks him.

• Once he’s able to get a smile out of you he knows he accomplished his goal. He won’t leave your side the rest of the day in case you’re still upset.

• Clint refuses to let anyone piss you off further. He will protect his baby to the ends of the earth! The team will definitely pick up on your mood based on how gentle he is with you. Every now and then you’ll get a small smile or some encouraging words from the team.

• Overall 10/10 would receive comfort from Clint Barton.

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Part 16: Terminal Velocity

It’s been 3 days since Scott has officially been on the team, which is 3 days of my concussion. I haven’t been able to do much, mostly reading and drawing with some coloring on the side. I begged Shelby to let me do something physical in that stupid hospital room for days, but she denied me. Earlier today I got clearing to move back to my floor and walk around the tower, but I’m still on probation for missions. Right now I’m watching Hulk and Thor through a screen as they bring one of Tony’s satellites back down to earth. I can hear Hulk giggling from the monitor and see that he’s having fun moving the chair he’s using to float around space for fun. It’s nice seeing this side of him instead of the raging beast everyone claims to be. “Have you had enough Hulk?” Thor asks Hulk. “I tire of playing Stark’s golfer.”

Tony walks up behind me and presses a button on the computer to talk to them. “It’s gopher Thor. As in please go for my damaged communication satellite and bring it back in once piece.”

“Yeah, yeah quit your moaning.” Hulk says as he moved the chair close to the satellite. From the camera we can see he grabs the edge of the satellite and it now has two hand prints on it. It’s less damage in my opinion based on everything he’s destroyed this month. Hulk covers the camera after we hear Thor groan and facepalm and whispers. “If he asks, we found it this way.” I can see the slight hint of anger in Tony’s face at the small damage.

It’s my turn to press the button on the computer to talk. “We can still hear you Hulk.” I can see the somewhat guilty look on his face as him and Thor start to bring Tony’s satellite back down to earth.

Tony turns to Scott who’s on a different computer near the launch pad. “Widen the field range Scott.”

Scott looks up from the computer to Tony. “It’s already pretty wide.”

“Asguardian and gamma radiation muscle are about to break the sound barrier,” Says Tony. “Somehow I doubt it’ll be with pinpoint accuracy.” Scott nods finally understanding and does what he was told. The giant ray we have pointing at the sky warms up and shoots out in Thor and Hulk’s direction.

Sam comes out and stands by my computer to see them coming our way. “I’m still not following why you sent Hulk to retrieve delicate tech.”

“You said it yourself Sam,” Tony walks over to us. “When you guys were working for Shield everyone saw Hulk as only two fists and a lot of destruction.” Tony gives a fond smile at the thought of Hulk. “I’m giving him a chance to prove he’s more than a half ton of angry green muscle and hunger pains.”

“I’d be starving to with all that gamma energy he generates.” I say and lean my elbows on the desk. There’s a loud rumbling and bright flash from the sky, we look up and see Hulk and Thor entering earth with the satellite. The ray we shot earlier moves over to help Hulk and Thor on the landing pad of the tower.

Tony is the first to approach them just as they land safely on the ground. “Perfect.” Tony says with a smile.

As he gets closer he notices the small damage Hulk did and shoots him a glance. “Told you, found it that way.” Hulk defends quickly with no remorse for damaging it.

I walk over quickly while also minding my head. “At least it’’s in one piece.” I say in a calming voice. I stumble slightly when I get closer to them and Hulk is the first one to catch me before I fell. “Thanks Hulk.” I give him a small smile and he nods. I can tell my reassurance about his satellite calmed Tony down because his face softens.

Scott scans the satellite with his helmet now on. “All the Avengers comms running through one satellite? That’s a little risky, don’t you think?” Scott looks to Tony with some concern.

“All I do is think.” Tony says. “That’s why I’m now redesigning our communication system to become a massive grid.”

Scott looks back to the satellite and scans it with his helmet again. “Is that why you’re using a photon power source in this thing?”

“There’s no photon power.” Both Tony and Sam run over to the satellite to get the power source out. Tony and Sam get it open quickly and discover a bomb with Nighthawk’s symbol on it. Sam takes the bomb out of the satellite and Tony takes it from him and flies away with it.

As he flies up to the sky we see Hyperion appear out of nowhere quickly. “Hello Iron Man, to the Avengers doom.” Hyperion said and his eyes grow red and shoots his lasers at Tony.

As Tony gets knocked down by Hyperon’s lasers Hyperion’s lasers hit the building above me. I run as far as I can but I stumble and lean against the part of the building that isn’t ruined. The bomb is still flying in the air so Scott grows big enough for Hulk to jump off his head and grabs bomb and Hyperion hugging both to his chest just as the bomb explodes. Both Hulk and Hyperion land on the satellite dish, now it’s officially ruined. “Hulk do you know what you just did?” Sam asks in an angry tone.

“Save the day, go me.” Hulk says unenthusiastically.

Both Clint and Nat make their way outside, Clint with his bow drawn and Nat pointing her stingers out. “What’s with all the hoopla?” Clint asks. “We have another barbecue?” Clint lowers his bow slightly.

“Considering the last one I really hope not.” Nat says.

Hyperion moves all the ruble off of him and automatically his eyes glow red again. “I’ll make sure the meat’s extra crispy.”

Cap joins the fight with his shield blocking Hyperion’s lasers eyes for the team. “Attacking us alone and on our home turf Hyperion? You’re either incredibly arrogant or incredibly dim.”

Hyperion smirks and begins to get cocky. “Let’s see how far that home field advantage gets you, Captain.”

Cap ducks for Clint to shoot two explosive arrows at Hyperion’s knees and one goop arrow at his face. “Little tired of hearing that voice of yours.” Everyone starts attacking Hyperion one by one, but he easily overpowers them. Clint shoots an arrow at him keeping distance so he can come over to me. “Come on, we need to get you somewhere safe.” Nat and Cap come over to cover us as Clint helps me away from the fight.

Hyperion goes up against Hulk next and taunts him. “Come mindless brute. Let’s see what more damage we can do.” Hyperion lands on the ground and quickly moves to the side just as Hulk charges at him. “Miss.” Hulk comes rushing at us and crashes into us. We’re all pressed against one of the tower’s defenses and it’s shocking us all.

The buzzing stops after a short while and we all fall to the ground. Through a small haze I can see Tony flying in his suit. “New defense system, so much for field testing it.” Tony flies over to Hyperion and Hulk joins him. I sit up a little on the ground in case I need to run.

“Same moves, same predictable Avengers.” Hyperion says and starts to fly.

“Oh I don’t know about that,” Tony holds out a hand to stop Hulk from going after Hyperion. “Not everything’s the same since the last time we met.”

A bunch of ants, in a bigger form begin to swarm around Hyperion with Scott flying on two of them. “Case in point. This ants going to make you say uncle.” I mentally facepalm at Scott’s joke. The ants begin to swarm around Hyperion making him back up into the tracker beam ray we used earlier for the satellite.

Tony flies over to it and starts to press a few buttons trapping Hyperion in the beam. Sam mutes the sound as Hyperion begins to send us empty threats and Scott helps him up. Tony flies over to them as Scott begins to shrink down the ants with his hand gun. “This ants going to make you say uncle? You really got to work on your one liners.”

“What I just wanted to ant-agonize him.” Scott snickers and puts away his gun when he was done with the ants.

Clint puts away his bow and helps me off the ground, I lean into him and hold a hand over my eyes to ease my headache. “Yeah if anyone needs me just look for the farthest place from this guy’s mouth.” Clint points with his free hand to Scott.

“Come on Clint, don’t make a mountain out of an ant hill.” Scott says with a smirk.

“Oh my- please stop!” Clint yelled and I smacked him lightly on the chest to warn him to be quiet. “Oops sorry Spidey.” He softens his tone. “Come on let’s get you somewhere that isn’t destroyed.”

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Clint moves me into the kitchen/dining room where there’s no debris and away from Hyperion. Clint helps me sit down on a chair while he goes to get me a glass of water and an ice pack. I lean my head back as he walks back over to me and sets the water on the table and wraps the ice pack in a towel for me. “Thanks.” I say while taking the ice pack and put it over my forehead.

He smiles at me and waves his hand to stop my thanks. “Hey no need to thank me. You’re my girlfriend and I am happy to do it for you. Do you want something to eat? I think Sam’s mom sent us more cookies.” Clint walks over to the plate of cookies and takes off the top and brings it over to the table.

“No thanks, my head hurts too much to eat. Go ahead and eat them all, just be ready to run when Hulk comes in for them and it’s empty.” Clint doesn’t heed my warning and continues to eat them anyway. He then quickly grabs a glass for himself and pours some milk into it and puts the carton back in the fridge.

I just relax in my chair and hold my ice pack to my head with my eyes close. I hear heavy footsteps coming into the kitchen but I don’t open my eyes yet. Ever since I’ve been on bed rest I’ve learned the sound of my teammates footsteps, I couldn’t help it I was bored. It’s not hard to tell them apart once you really pay attention. Nat’s footsteps are hard to detect because she’s so light on her feet, Clint’s the same way but he’s not as stealthy. Then you got Thor and Hulk, Hulk’s is obviously the heaviest so it’s not hard to detect Thor is the same way but his are lighter. Cap’s footsteps are both heavy and light but you can always tell it’s him because of his boots, he never changes his style so mesmerizing his footsteps wasn’t difficult. Tony’s is fast pace, Sam is fast but he stumbles a little and Scott walks a normal pace. I can instantly tell this is Thor and his voice confirms my thoughts. “How are you doing Y/n? I’m sorry if we weren’t fast enough to get you to cover.”

I open my eyes and set my ice pack down on the table and pick up my water. “It’s ok Thor really. You guys were able to wrap it up quickly, and I left uninjured.” I can tell he feels guilty for not being able to help quickly, but I don’t blame him. Hyperion ambushed us and there was not much to do.

“Behold Sam’s mom’s last cookie.” Clint says holding up the last cookie. I’ve gotta hand it to him he’s got the metabolism to eat anything in a quick pace.

Thor smiles and leans against the countertop. “You comprehend little of the wrath Hulk will reign upon you.”

“Well you electrocute your teammates in battle you deal with the consequences.” Clint says with a smile and takes a bite of the cookie.

As soon as he does Hulk comes into the room and calmly walks past the three of us. “Sick of those cookies.” Hulk mumbles. Clint shrugs and shoves the rest of the cookie into his mouth. Hulk walks over to the fridge and opens it and grabs the milk carton. “Everyone’s always on pins and needles around me. I don’t smash everything.” Hulk opens the milk carton and holds it to his mouth to take a drink. When nothing comes out Clint drinks the rest of the milk from his glass and makes eye contact with Hulk.

Hulk crushes the milk carton and throws it at Clint which bounces off his head and Thor catches it. “I would suggest you run.” Thor says and instantly Clint begins to run away.

I groan and run my hand over my face. “That man never listens.”

Thor laughs loudly at my words and I wince at how loud he is. “Yes he never does. But I like to think you’ve changed him.” I look at him confused as he continues. “Before you he was as reckless, always went out of his way to protect others even when he couldn’t do it himself. You made him smarter when it comes to those antics, because now he has something to live for.”

I don’t get a chance to respond when we hear Hulk screaming from down the hall and a huge crash. Me and Thor make our way quickly, actually Thor is quick but I try and keep up all the way to where Cap and Tony had Hyperion held captive and they’re on the ground with Hulk as well. “What the hell happened?” I ask as I walk over to them. Thor helps Cap up and I do my best to help Tony up as the others enter the room.

“Hulk smashed into the room which gave Hyperion the chance to escape.” Cap explained. “Now we gotta go after him.”

“But it wasn’t my fault.” Hulk tried explaining his side of the story. I can tell something’s not right here, Hulk was chasing Clint and he’s able to control himself around the tower better than that.

“We’ve got an alien to catch, Avengers to the Avenjet.” Cap said in a serious tone. He completely ignored Hulk as he walked by him.

“Let me come.” My words shock everyone as I walk with them. “I want to help, I’m tired of being on the side lines.”

“No.” Both Cap and Clint say sternly stopping in their tracks.

I groan and get closer to them. “I’m feeling better.” I say knowing it’s a complete lie.

Cap doesn’t even begin to speak before Clint is lecturing me with a stern voice. ‘Absolutely not! You’re staying here. You can barely move around quickly, your headaches are still frequent and even if you are clear to fight you don’t have enough webbing to join us. You’re staying.” Thor’s words from earlier begin to settle into me, he was right. Clint is protecting the thing he loves most, and I can’t put up an argument anymore.

“I’m pretty sure Hulk is staying, so I’ll look after him and Y/n.” Tony steps in and places a hand on my shoulder to prove his point.

I can tell Tony’s words get Clint to soften up. Tony takes his hand off my shoulder and Clint hugs me tightly. I hug back and bury my face in his shoulder. “Don’t be reckless, alright?”

“Alright.” He pulls back and kisses my forehead. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” I say with a smile. Clint nods and starts to head to the Avenjet with Cap. I walk over to Tony and I’m able to help with whatever he needs help with. A loud crash behind me startles both of us and we look at it confused. “What was that?”

“No idea.” Tony says as another crash on his left happens. “Jarvis?” Tony asks out confused. There’s more crashing down the hall and me and Tony go after it. “Jarvis run a trace on Hulk.” As we make our way down the hall and to the gym to see rumble everywhere.

Through my earpiece Jarvis speaks. “Already have sir, it the readings make no sense.”

“Try me.” Tony says as I start to investigate the room.

“His energy readings are all around you.” Jarvis says. “You are standing in a veritable cloud of Hulk.”

I grimace and turn to Tony who’s now flying in the air and scanning the room. “First of all ew. Second, what?”

“Gamma radiation in the tower is spiking to dangerous levels.” Jarvis says.

I sigh and look around the room and mumble to myself. “Hulk, what have you done now?” All of a sudden Tony gets shoved through several walls and ends up in his lab. I make my way as quickly as I can over to him to make sure he’s ok. When I get there his suit is mostly off leaving just his helmet and part of the torso. “You good?”

Tony groans and gets off the floor to take his helmet off. “Yeah I’m good. But I just had this suit dry cleaned.” Once the helmet is off the rest of the pieces follow. “First the satellite now this. Hulk smashes into Hyperion’s containment cell, radiation is off the charts and unseen explosions.” Tony opens a new container that holds a fresh suit for him to put on. Another crash this time from the other side of the lab and on the ceiling. “Alright Jarvis scan again, and add a new filter. I wanna see in the gamma spectrum.” Tony puts on his helmet and points to his desk where another helmet lays. “Go ahead and put that on, don’t want to leave you out of the fun right?”

I make my way over to the desk and put on the helmet and immediately lights come on along with the filter Tony said for Jarvis to put on. In front of me is Hulk talking at a faster pace than neither of us can comprehend. “Whoa.” I say. Hulk moves away too quickly and another crash happens to our left.

“I believe Hulk was attempting to send a message sir.” Jarvis says.

“Scrub back and slow down 99%. Let’s hear this.” Tony says and immediately Jarvis is doing as told.

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Clint’s POV

Nat flies the Avenjet while the rest of us sit in the back. While Sam is talking about Hulk and his recklessness I’m more worried about Y/n. I know Hulk would never hurt her but with how things are today I can’t help but worry. All of a sudden an alarm goes off and the Avenjet starts to shake from a bad turbulence. “I’m loosing control.” Nat says while holding onto the controls as much as she can. When I look out the window I notice it’s Hyperion using his vortex breath to try and knock us out of the sky.

The Avenjet is spinning in multiple directions, and if it wasn’t for our seatbelts we would be flying out of them. I see Thor unbuckle his and grabs his hammer. “Be ready for the fall. I will fix this.” Thor says as he makes his way to the doors. He flies out with his hammer in hand and goes to fight Hyperion.

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Y/n POV

“Speed demon is- Ugh!” Hulk’s voice comes from Tony’s big computer screen. It didn’t take long for Jarvis to upload the video slowed down and onto the computer. Whatever Speed demon is up to must be apart of a plan with Hyperion. Everything is slowly coming together, but what are they after?

“Jarvis, frame by frame.” Jarvis does what’s told and slows the video frame by frame. We see Speed demon come into the second to last frame before Tony freezes the video and zoom in on Hulk. A new screen appears to show the statistics of where his gamma radiation is at. “Hulk’s radiation’s been accelerated. Looks like Speed demon turned him into a gamma bomb. Worse yet if Hulk doesn’t find a way to release that power It’s goodbye New York.” Tony explains in the simplest way possible for me.

There’s more smashing doing on in the hallway next to us. It leads all the way to the room we’re in and I put on the helmet Tony let me borrow to help find Hulk. “Jarvis can you pinpoint on where Hulk and Speed demon are?”

“I’m afraid I can’t.” The A.I responds. “The velocity is too fast for my sensors to trace. However Hulk’s gamma build up is increasing at an exponential rate.”

“I was afraid of that.” Tony says. “If we can’t find him, we can’t save him.”

Some cameras pop up from the hallways and we see some destruction down the halls. “It just looks like more destruction to me.”

“Wrong,” Tony says and lines up the cameras in a straight line. “Look where it’s all leading to.”

As the cameras line up Tony brings up a blueprint of the hallway, and it all clicks for me. “The helipad?”

“The stasis generator.” Tony says with a smile clearly proud of Hulk’s plan. Tony gets the set up ready to start for Hulk and Speed demon. Hopefully he times it right for Hulk. “Ready when you are Hulk.” He mumbles as he presses the button. “Come on.” Tony helps me onto his back so he can fly us both to the helipad.

When we get there I hop off his back and make my way over to Hulk. Tony flies above Speed demon holding both his blasters at Speed demon. Speed demon looks between me and Tony confused. “How’d you get into speed time?”

“You’re not in speed time.” Tony says. “Thanks to the stasis generator you’re in Avengers time.”

Hulk still glowing from the built up energy grabs the belt Speed demon had on and crushes it. “My speed enhancement belt! You ruined it!” Speed demon says angrily.

Hulk reaches out to him and flicks him backwards with just his pointer finger. “Quick thinking on the stasis field Hulk.” Tony says as he lands next to me.”

“Thanks, but I-I can’t stop it.” Hulk says almost defeated.

I step closer to him and give him a determined look. “Look in speed time you had seconds before you exploded, best Tony bought you now is minutes.”

From the corner of my eye I see Speed demon get off the ground and stretch his back. He salutes us with a smirk on his face. “Adios gamma bomb!” A loud boom hits us as he runs away.

“Even without his belt he’s still faster than any tech I have up my sleeve.” Tony says as the face of his mask comes off. Hulk gets on his knees and it looks like he’s getting ready to run. “What are you doing?”

“Speed energy’s got to go somewhere don’t it?” Hulk says and is already running towards Speed demon’s direction.

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Clint’s POV

As Thor and Hyperion fight the wind’s get stronger than Nat can handle. Eventually the Avenjet breaks apart and we all fall to the water below us. I swim up and climb onto a piece of the jet that’s floating and see the team doing the same thing. From the sky we see a flash of green heading away from us. “It would seem that green blur was Hulk.” Thor says. “But that would be preposterous, right?”

A loud ruckus from the island in front of us grabs our attention and we see Hulk and Hyperion fighting. They don’t fight for long because a flash of green explodes on the island making us think Hulk’s gone. But we’re mistaken because there’s big green standing on the island looking tired but alive. “Looks like we’ve got a heavy load when our rescue team arrives.” I say with a smile.

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Y/n’s POV

I’ve been waiting for over 2 hours for Tony to bring back the team from that island they were stranded at. I was about to get Scott and go find them on my own when the backup jet arrives and lands on the helipad. The doors open and Clint is the first to walk out and greet me. As always he checks me for any injuries I might’ve sustained. “Are you ok? No scratches or broken bones?”

I push him back slightly by the shoulders with a smile on my face. “Don’t worry I’m fine. I stayed out of trouble like you wanted.” He sighs softly and brings me into a tight hug. “Ok now I’m not ok.” I groan in fake pain.

He chuckles and loosens his grip. “Alright I get it, don’t be so dramatic.” He leads me away from the jet and into the tower.

“Hey you asked for that when you decided to get in a relationship with me.” I sit on the couch and he joins me with an arm wrapped around my shoulders. “By the way you need to buy more milk for Hulk.” I tease him about earlier.

“Yeah, yeah I’ll get him his stupid milk. Just let me have you to myself for a bit.” He mumbles stuffing his face into my shoulder. With everything quiet in the tower I start to get a little drowsy and lay my head on his head and close my eyes. Clint must’ve fallen asleep to because he doesn’t stop me from sleeping like this.

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AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 15: The New Guy

We’re responding to a monster attack in DC from the president himself. The monster attacking DC is Fin Fang Foom, a giant green dragon. Me and Nat are in her flying car and swoop over to the crumbling building Clint was on and save him just in time. “Hey you touring DC? Mind if I hitch a ride?” Clint asks in a joking manner.

“If you throw in some gas money.” Nat says matching his joking energy.

From the passenger seat I turn around to face my boyfriend. “What would you have done if we weren’t here to catch you?”

“Come on I know you two will always have my back.” He says with a proud smile. Fin Fang Foom flies from the crumbling building and tries to catch the three of us in the car. There’s not much I can do at the moment, I didn’t prepare enough webbing for this mission so I need to use what I brought sparingly. Hulk and Thor both charge in trying to hit the beast but are swatted away like their flies from the dragon. Clint draws out his bow and arrow and aims it at the dragon. “Tell the president he can relax. My hyper sonic arrows will lead Fin Fang Foom right out of town.” Clint releases the arrow and just before the arrow can land Scott grows to the dragons side blocking Clint’s shot. The arrow hits his back and it’s like Scott didn’t even notice. “Aww come on Scott!” Clint groans in frustration.

Ever since Scott officially joined the team Clint has avoided talking to or even about him. I know I promised Clint I would give him time to open up about his problems with Scott, but I’m way too nosy for my own good. “I did it!” I hear Scott says matching in his giant form. “I pushed the Pam particles to their limit.” Scott starts to fight Fin Fang Foom in his giant form and is doing more than we could at our size. Scott drags Fin Fang Foom to the ground and wrestles him in the lake on the ground.

On the comms we can hear Cap congratulating Scott. “Well handled Scott.”

Clint scoffs at the praise Scott got. “Well handled? Did anyone see Scott enter my line of fire?”

“Cut him some slack Clint.” Nat says in a calmer voice. “He’s new at this team stuff.”

Tony flies over Scott who’s still struggling with the dragon and we hear him talk on the comms. “Scott drive him into the Potomac and lets heard this monster movie wannabe out to sea.”

“Fin Fang Foom normally sticks to his own habitat. Why would he leave Monster island and come to the capital?” Sam questions as he lands next to Thor and Hulk.

Scott struggles with Fin Fang Foom and his giant size doesn’t last much longer. He shrinks down back to normal size and lands in the water at the dragons feet. The dragon flies past the car me Nat and Clint are in and to the top of Washington Monument. “Nice try Scott but this isn’t amateur hour.” Clint says. “Nat get me in closer.” She nods and drives the car closer to the dragon. Clint takes out a new arrow and aims at the beast. “Let me show you how a real Avenger gets it done.” We’re close enough in the dragons range that it sees us and swipes at us. The swatting catches us off guard and the car flies backwards doing flips which send Clint flying out of the car. I struggle to stay in and shoot a web on the floor to hold onto while Nat gets control of the car. Nat gets control of the car just as Clint lands perfectly on the dragons head. Sam flies in with a mini Scott in his hands and throws him at the dragon who struggles to get Clint off his head. Fin Fang Foom shrinks down just as Scott grows big to catch Clint before he falls. “I didn’t need the help Ant man.” Clint says his hero name like it’s a poison.

“My bad then.” Scott drops Clint on the ground not happy with the tone Clint used. Scott shrinks to normal size and walks over to the now mini dragon and puts him in a small container. “Not much of a big problem after all.” Nat lands her flying car and I make my way over to check on Clint, who’s sitting on the ground with a frown on his face.

“Yes Mr. President his hero name is Ant man our newest member.” Cap says walking over to us on the phone. He’s got a proud smile on his face as he talks to the president and recaps the mission to the president. “Thank you sir, I’ll tell him you say so.”

“What’d he say? Does he like me?” Scott asks in a childish tone. “I bet he was impressed.” Both me and Nat see the disapproval on Clint’s face while looking at Scott.

Nat takes my arm and silently guides me away from the team and speaks in a low voice. “You should talk to him.”

“Why me? You two are closer.” I say while crossing my arms. I never said it out loud and never will, but I’m jealous of how much closer Nat is with Clint. And despite being his girlfriend it still feels like she knows him better.

“I know you think it’s like that but trust me when I say he trusts you more and will open up to you about this.” She glances back at the team and Clint is now standing joining in on the conversation slightly. She turns back to me and gives me one of her rare smiles. “There’s no reason for you to be upset about who he’s more open to. I know he’ll talk to you about it. Everyone can see the way he looks at you, it’s clear he’s crazy for you. He’ll open up to you, I know it.”

“Nat, Y/n we’re heading back to the tower.” Cap calls out to us as the others head to the Avenjet. I follow close behind while Nat goes back to her car.

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We make it back to the tower and I make my way to the training area for target practice. I grab some frisbees for my practice since I'm still low on webbing and activate the holograms to a level 5 attack. The holograms come at me and I duck and dodge while throwing the frisbees at the targets. I'm in the zone until Clint's voice makes me miss. "Mind if I join you?" He notices my annoyed look and mumbles a quick apology.

I move over to pause the training session and look at him somewhat annoyed but also worry. "What's wrong Clint?"

"Can I complain-" I clear my throat loudly to make him change his wording. "I mean ramble about something."

"Sure, just don't get in my way." He nods and stands near the control panel and starts the training sesssion for me again. I get back to my trainning while he starts talking about all the wrong things Scott has done both as a hero and a person.

At this point I can't tell if Clint doesn't like Scott because he's new or just in general. But something tells me there's more to it. I throw a frisbee near his head where one of the targets are and he doesn't even flinch. "Like if I dive off a building I have no doubt you'll catch me. But Scott, who knows where he'll be. Porbably blocking my shots. I'm telling you babe the guy's not a team player. I'm not sure if I can be an Avenger if he is."

I motion for him to stop the training session all together and he does. I move over to the wall where he's standing and grab my water bottle and take a sip. "So are you ever going to tell me the truth?" I try to keep my tone serious but also lighthearted.

"What are you talking about?" He tilts his head slightly confused.

I take another sip of my water before speaking. "I know you Clint, this isn't about blocking your shots it's more than that. Do you just not like new people? Becuse I was new once to and that's annoying." I accuse him and feel slightly offended.

He quickly waves his hands with a slightly panicked look. "What?! No that's not it. This is diffrent." He let's out a sigh and drops his arms to his sides. "Scott may not remember this, but before I joined shield he and I had a history together. Let's just say he's the kind of guy who's only out for himself." His tone becomes more serious. "He'll smile in your face then betray you when you least expect it."

"But that was a long time ago, right?" I ask and take another sip of my water.

"Some people never change, I don't trust him."

I sigh and put my bottle down and grab his arm dragging him out of the training area. "Come on, let's go tell Cap." He doesn't protest as I drag him all the way to Cap's room.

When we get there Cap is sitting at his easel painting. Cap doesn't stop painting as Clint pacing behind Cap as he re-tells Cap what he told me. Meanwhile I sit on Cap's armchair watching the whole thing go down. "I see," Cap speaks up after Clint is done talking. "Trust in your fellow Avengers is vital for this team to work. This is a serious issue."

Clint stops pacing and looks to Cap's back hopfully. "Great. So you want me to tell Scott he's gone, or is this something you should handle?"

"Scott's not leaving the team." Cap says simply.

"Did you not hear the part of him betraying me?" Clint says defensively.

Cap puts his paintbrush into his water then turns to Clint with a serious look. "Everyone deserves a secon chance. We know Scott's history just like we know yours and Y/n's." Saying my name Clint softens just a little. "If we didn't have faith in him he wouldn't be an Avenger."

"I'm serious, if he stays I go." Clint's words get me on edge but thankfully Cap stops him there.

"Ok how about this, we put Scott through my new recruit training course and you'll handle his evaluation. If you fail him he's off the team."

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We make it to Monster Island using the Avenjet and land on the beach. Scott lets the mini Fin Fang Foom go on the sand and it roars up to us in its high squeaky pitch. “Looks like the PYM particles aren’t going to hold much longer. They aren’t stable on anyone but me.” When Scott finishes his observation the mini dragon bites his foot harshly making Scott jump back and fling the mini dragon off him. I can see Clint hold back a smile from the corner of my eye.

"We're burning daylight, so let's get started," Cap says as Scott stands up. Clint is going to evaluate your training through a series of trials. Do you have any questions?"

Cap hands Scott a map of the island. After looking over the map, he looks between Cap and Clint. "Yeah, couldn't Sam or anyone else evaluate me?"

"That's actually why I'm here." I raised my hand and gave Scott a reassuring smile. "I'll make sure he doesn't do anything unfairly." I shot a glance at Clint as a warning, knowing he would definitely do something like that.

"Believe me, Scott, Clint wouldn't dare cross his lady," Cap says, heading back to the Avenjet. "I'll meet you all at the first checkpoint."

The Avenjet takes off across the island, and Scott opens the map. "Let's see, first we follow-" Scott doesn't get a good look at the map because Clint uses one of his arrows to snatch it away from Scott. "Hey!"

"Forget the map, here's your first evaluation." Clint loads the arrow with the map on it into his bow and shoots it in a random direction on the island. "Fetch me that arrow."

"What part of the test is this?" I ask as I put my hand on his shoulder. I kept my voice low and stern, knowing Scott didn't like this either.

"The part where I see how well he follows orders," Clint said, copying my tone. We hear a small hiss and look over at Scott who’s holding out his wrist spraying something that smells disgusting. “Did you just-“

“It’s pheromone spray,” Scott clarified. “It’s how I communicate with ants.”

“Gross, I gave you a direct order to,” Clint points in the direction where he shot the map at and we hear some small buzzing coming at us. It’s a bunch of ants carrying his arrow with the map on it, the ants bring it over to Scott who shoots Clint a victory smile. “My orders were for you to go get it yourself.”

Scott tosses him his arrow back and drops his smile. “I got creative. What’s your deal Barton? You’ve never even given me a chance.”

“You’re better with bugs than people Scott.” Clint says in a serious tone. “Working with HUMANS isn’t about showboating, it’s about trust.” All Scott does is role his eyes and looks at the map and leads the way to the checkpoint.

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Me and Clint get farther ahead of Scott when running up the hill and Clint looks back at him while we run. “Haven’t got all day newbie.”

Scott starts to pant still a few feet behind us. “You’re like a machine.”

“Or like an Avenger.” I say trying to put a positive twist on this conversation. When I look back to the two men neither of them are smiling. Clint and I make it to the top of the hill, while Scott is still struggling on joining us. “Anyway where’s this checkpoint?” I quickly change the conversation.”

“Just…above…that ridge.” Scott says between grunts. He makes it to the top and I have to stop Clint from walking away too soon to let Scott take a breather. We hear growling behind us and when I turn to see it there’s a bunch of monsters heading our direction. “Am I getting graded on this part?” Scott asks staring at the monsters getting closer to us.

“Not the time to daydream newbie.” I say as I grab his arm and steer him away from the monsters, Clint following close behind. The monsters don’t immediately attack us they’re just running. I wonder why that is.

We move to the side as the monsters start running towards the beach and Clint draws two arrows and his bow. “Rule number one: keep an eye on your surroundings.” The two arrows he draws are filled with nets and shoots it at the flying monster which comes crashing down on the others. They all fall down the cliff and to the beach. “Your teammates can’t be worrying about you and the bad guys.” Clint lectures Scott. We both turn to look away from him to scan for anymore danger.

“Please I always- Woah!” Scott begins to speak and when he screams, me and Clint turn around to see a two headed monster came up behind us and now has Scott in his mouth hanging by the foot.

“What did he just say?” I say exasperated. One of the heads holds Scott by the foot while the other leans down to try and eat him. Clint draws another arrow and aims it at the beast, but before Clint could shoot Scott grows as big as the monster. Clint lowers his weapon and watched as Scott fights the monster.

“Don’t worry about me,worry about running out of arrows.” Scott strikes one of the heads with a punch and begins to wrestle the whole thing to the ground. “Two heads are WAY worse than one.” Scott says while struggling to keep the monster down.

“At least someone in this fight understands teamwork.” Clint redraws his bow and arrow and aims it at one of the heads. But with Scott struggling he gets in the way. “Move it or lose it buddy.”

“You’re buddies now?” I ask in a teasing tone. Clint gives me a glare silently telling me my joke wasn’t funny.

Scott stands up and is able to get one head in each hand long enough for Clint to shoot net arrows at the heads. He bangs them together knocking them out. “No need to thank me.” Scott says with a smile and dusts off his hands.

“Thank you? Hello net arrows.” Clint gestures to the nets on the monsters heads.

Scott rolls his eyes and drops his smile. He press a button on his suit making him normal sized again. “Onto the next checkpoint, oh master Avenger.” Scott takes out the map from his pocket and begins to look over it.

We make it to a cliff that’s full of branches and trees going through the side of the rocks. We need to make it across in order to get to the next checkpoint. Clint is the first one to get on the branches and I’m the next followed by Scott. Clint stays ahead of me and occasionally helps me around when I need it. From behind I hear Scott talking about the earlier incident. “You know anybody can throw a net on a barely unconscious monster.” He jumps on the next branch and almost falls, but shrinks to climb back up before going normal again. “But name someone else who can wrestle one to the ground.”

“Uh Hulk, Thor, Natasha when she’s angry which is always.” Clint names each person off his fingers one by one. He turns back to Scott with his hands on his hips. “But who else can fire accurate net arrows from that far away?”

“Sure,” Scott says and almost trips on his own feet from the narrow paths. “Until you run out of arrows.”

I ignore them and practically my surroundings as I look at my feet to make sure I don’t fall. Clint puts a hand on my shoulder to keep me from going further and I look back at him confused. He just looks above at another branch as he continues to talk to Scott. “Anything that can be picked up and thrown is a weapon to me.” He picks up a twig the size of my finger and flings it to a snake that blended into the trees well enough where I couldn’t see it. He motions for me to climb up to the other side of the cliff while he follows after. “I don’t think you’re going to find PYM particles lying around in the jungle here.”

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We make it to the checkpoint where Cap was supposed to meet us at, but he’s nowhere to be seen. The guys are behind me still talking while I look around for Cap. “Why are you so threatened by me? What did I ever do to you?” Scott asks Clint.

I climb into a tree to get a better view of the surroundings while Clint responds in a harsh tone. “It’s not what you do, it’s what you don’t do. In a group I stay aware of my teammates actions and my opponent’s motivations.”

“We were nearly trampled by stampeding monsters. I think their motivation was to stomp on us.” Scott says growing irritated. I roll my eyes at his obliviousness.

“Wrong, we weren’t their target. They were running away from something that spooked them.” Clint’s irritation starts to grow.

Scott seems to realize this because he softens his tone immediately. “I-I didn’t notice that.”

“Enough with the schooling for a second guys, Cap isn’t here.” I hump down from the tree and join them near the rock. “This is the checkpoint right?”

“It’s probably apart of his test.” Clint says and grabs the map from Scott and looks it over himself.

As Clint studies the map I look at the ground near the rock and notice some footprints. I go over and study the prints more and they’re definitely male. “Oh boys! Looks like Cap went this way.” I point in the direction where the boots go.

Clint looks up from the map and hands it back to Scott. “Mind your surroundings, If Cap’s setting up a surprise challenge it could come from anywhere.” Scott walks over to the prints and Clint raises an eyebrow. “What are you doing?”

“Minding my surroundings. Cap’s prints just stop here, so we need to question the witnesses.” Scott says at the end of the trail where Cap’s prints are.

It’s my turn to raise a brow. “What witnesses?” Scott doesn’t answer be because he shrinks and goes inside a small hole in a tree. “Quit fooling around.”

“I wish I was.” Scott comes out from the tree and grows to his normal size. “Cap’s not hiding.”

Clint scoffs and crosses his arms. “Who’d you learn that from, your ant buddies?”

“Who else?” Scott walks past us and to the path behind us. “The scent communication is muddled, but something tore Cap off the ground frightening the ants.”

Scott walks into a bush and me and Clint follow. “So your ant senses are tingling?” I ask in a joking manner. My smile drops when we get on the other side of the bush and see giant rock creatures walking in the same direction.

“Mindless ones, this means trouble with a capital D.” Clint says and me and Scott look at him dumbfounded.

“That makes no sense.” I’m the first to break the silence.

Clint rolls his eyes, but looks less annoyed since I was the one that spoke. “D stands for Doramu creator of the mindless ones.” Me and Scott stay silent still not getting it. “The extra dimensional lord of chaos.” Me and Scott continue to stay as he over explains. “You’re both bug hero’s so you probably haven’t heard of him.” Two of the mindless ones come up behind us slightly taking us off guard. “Well they’re not called the Mind full ones, rookie mistake.” Clint takes out an ice arrow and instead of putting it on his bow to shoot he throws it at them making the ice freeze over most of them. “Rule number two: know when to run.” Clint starts to run away from them with me and Scott a few seconds behind him.

As we run we make it to the group of mindless ones and Clint runs into them, me and Scott following as much as we can. “Wait, run into them? What kind of rule is this?” Scott asks with a joking tone. He uses his suit to grow from normal to small to get past the mindless ones now throwing punches at us.

“You know what I mean.” Clint calls back in a serious tone. I shoot some webs at them then forget I don’t have that much webbing on me. All I can do is dodge and duck. “Get as many of them to chase you as you can.” Clint calls out to us and starts climbing one of the trees.

“Us? Why can’t you get any of them to chase you?” Scott asks as the group moves faster towards us.

“Group them together so I can net as many with one shot as possible.” Clint readies himself at the top of the tree waiting for us.

“Don’t worry I got this.” Scott says to me and splits away from me and calls out to the group. “Hey blockheads try to keep up.” Scott leads them away from me so I can climb a tree to catch my breath. Clint shoots the arrow with the net releasing and Scott shrinks in time to go through it. The net lands on the mindless ones and I use my webbing to swing over to join them in the tree. I used up all of it at this point and now I’ll have to come up with a way on not having to rely on my webs so much. “See I can do this teamwork thing.” Scott says with a smile.

“Evaluation’s not over.” Clint says in a monotone voice. He makes his way up the branch to what I’m assuming scope out the area.

Scott groans and makes his way up the branch with Clint. “Look I’m working hard on being an Avenger, but that doesn’t matter if you won’t give me a chance.” Clint doesn’t answer Scott, he just puts his bow away. “What’s your problem with me Barton?”

“You really want to know the truth?” Clint says his voice slightly angry. “Does the Circus of crime ring a bell?” Scott looks to me confused and I just shrug showing I’m just as confused. “Maybe you remember a certain cable arrow that you blew up in my face.”

“What? No that was some clown named Trickshot.” Scott says in a steady voice hoping it would calm Clint down.

“I was Trickshot.” Clint said in a still angry voice turning towards Scott. “You betrayed us, took the money and ran.”

“I-I had no idea that was you, but you got it all wrong. It wasn’t like that.” Scott says genuinely upset and honest.

Clint continues to make his way up the tree branch. “I don’t want to hear it right now, Doramu could be right around the corner.”

We make our way through the trees when Scott stops behind me and Clint. “Doramu is not controlling the mindless ones.” Clint shushes him as the two of us look down below us. “No I’m serious.”

“I know, you’re right.” Clint says in a hushed voice.

Scott looks down and we see Red Skull talking to Cap who’s being tied to a tree. Red Skull is holding Cap’s shield like it’s a prized possession. “This symbol of freedom will make a fine tombstone for you captain.” His thick Russian accent comes out cold as the mindless ones finish tying Cap to the tree. There’s a big gun pointed at Cap while Red Skull stands in front of it.

“So this is where you’ve been hiding from the Avengers Red Skull,” Cap says a little out of breath from the struggling he just did. “Should’ve figured it would be with other monsters.”

“You think I’m hiding from you?” Red Skull says. “There are much worse things out there captain, such as titan warlords bent on revenge. But I won’t bother you with such talk during your final hours.”

Cap glares at him like it’s a challenge. “I’ve had many last hours, so do your worst.”

“If you insist captain.” Red skull presses a button on the gun and it immediately starts glowing red. “Despite the demise of my cabal I never lost faith I’d have my final chance for revenge.”

“Shoot me.” Scott whispered to Clint.

Clint doesn’t look away from the scene in front of us. “Oh I’d love to.”

Scott shrinks and gets on the feather of one of Clint’s arrows. “I mean on one of your arrows a quick.”

“Not bad Scott.” Clint mutters and draws the arrow from his quiver and puts it on his bow. Just as the gun is about to hit Cap, Clint releases the arrow and it flies towards Cap.

Scott is able to land on Cap and shrink him just as the gun fires at the tree. “He…disintegrated? Impossible.” Red Skull said both confused and angry. “Find him!” He orders the monsters surrounding him. Clint shoots an explosive arrow at Red Skull but the pterodactyl catches it and throws it back at us. The arrow lands on the branch we’re on making us fall to the ground. I land harshly on my head and a ringing ensues in my ears and I can barely understand what’s happening. This better not be a concussion. “Pathetic,” I hear Red Skull talk through the ringing in my ears. “They only sent two Avengers to rescue their captain.” I look over to Red Skull on my back having no strength to pick it up, and hear him sound more amused. “Not only that but it’s the love birds as well. This will be fun.”

“Two?” I hear Clint say, he’s also laying on the ground but on his stomach. “Oh you’re just not looking in the right place.”

Both Cap and Scott grow to their normal size in front of Red Skull and punch him in the face. “Thanks for the save you guys.” Cap says. “By the way, this isn’t part of the test.”

“Yeah we kinda figured.” Clint said from his spot on the ground.

Scott grew into a larger size to get the mindless ones off Clint. “Look Clint, I didn’t know you were in the Circus of crime.”

Once the mindless ones were off Clint he comes over to help me stand. I throw an arm around his shoulders and lean into his side for support. “It doesn’t change the fact you sabotaged us and ran off.” Clint said looking at Scott.

Scott now in his normal size walks over to us. “Ringmaster told me you were a real circus. I thought I was making tech for your show not to steal from my town. I gave your stolen money back.”

I look around us and notice the mindless ones have started to surround us from behind. Clint, with his free hand takes an arrow out of his quiver and throws it in the air and a bright flash blinds them. “Ringmaster lied to you, of course he lied to you.”

The bright flash aggravates them and start to come at us. With Clint supporting me as we move away from them Scott covers us long enough for Clint to shoot some putty arrows at them. I take my arm off Clint for him to continue the battle, and the ringing has stopped thankfully but my head is killing me. I hear Scott and Clint continue their conversation as I shoot some webbing at the mindless ones. “When I learned you guys were criminals I destroyed my own tech. I had to protect my town.

I look over my shoulder and see Cap and Red Skull fighting with Red Skull using a couple of his weapons in the crates. He pulls out a big spear that glows from the tip and he shoots it into the air. The sky then slowly begins to turn red and I realize that a dome is forming over the island. A few of the mindless ones start shooting and Clint runs over and helps me run away from them. We run behind a tree with Scott next to us. “Got anymore explosive arrows?” I ask and start to feel the exhaustion from the concussion. I fight against it not wanting to be dead weight to them.

“Nope. But that doesn’t mean I’m out of tricks.” Clint says. He picks up a couple of rocks and throws them perfectly at the mindless one’s eyes which makes them stumble back. Clint turns to me and notices my exhaustion. He makes his way to me and maneuvers me on his back with some of Scott’s help. I hold onto him tightly and close my eyes as he begins to run away from the mindless ones with Scott at his side. “Don’t fall asleep yet Spidey. Just hold out a little longer.” I hear Clint says and I fight against falling sleep.

“Looks like I found some PYM particles after all.” I hear Scott say.

“You did not.” Clint says looking over at him. Just as Clint begins to doubt Scott Fin Fang Foom grows into his normal size from behind us and roars loudly. “Never thought I’d be happy to see that oversized dragon.”

“Get used to it, we’re about to be stuck with him forever.” I lift my head and look up to see the dome begin to get closer to the ground. The dragon’s tail knocks Red Skull over giving distance between him and Cap. The spear Red Skull was holding is now on the ground and I feel Clint bend down to pick it up. “Is that something you should really be touching?” Scott asks.

“It’d be rude to not bring Tony a souvenir.” Clint says and I can hear the smile in his voice. “Especially one that’s dangerous.”

I make a small groan to get their attention, and point tiredly at the dome that’s getting closer to closing. “Double time Avengers.” Cap says and they all quickly begin to move, with me still on Clint’s back.

“We won’t make it,” I hear Scott say. “And I don’t have enough PYM particles for all four of us.” The next thing I know me, Clint and Cap are all shrunken down and being carried by Scott. “It’s a small dose and it’ll only last a few seconds.” Scott uses his other hand to spray the ant pheromones into the air calling all the ants over to us.

“What are you doing?” I hear Clint say with some panic in his voice.

“What an Avenger would do.” Scott says with determination. The ants come and pick us up and fly us all the way to the beach just as the dome comes down. We grow back to our normal size and I see Scott behind the barrier with a sad look. “It was fun being on the team while it lasted.”

Clint sets me on the ground gently and quickly runs over to the barricade and hits it with the spear. I lean my elbows on my knees and hold my head in my hands. Everything starts to feel fuzzy, but I can’t fall asleep not yet. I look around and see the rest of the team made it to our location with the spare Avenjet. “We traced your signal Cap, is everything alright?” I hear Nat ask and feel someone come up behind me. It’s Sam holding a first aid kit and I look over and see Clint trying to use the spear on the dome. I can’t hear anything else as my ears begin to ring again and this time I do close my eyes. I can’t fight off this exhaustion anymore. The last thing I see before passing out is Clint using the spear on the dome getting Scott out, and Red Skull being thrown through the hole at the last second. That’s when I pass out.

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I wake up in the medical wing of Avengers tower, and a small beeping machine next to me. It’s not the first time I’ve been in here, and it definitely won’t be the last. But I’ve never passed out from exhaustion before, so it must’ve been a concussion. I hear the door to my room open and the doctor Shelby enters with Clint at her side. “Thankfully it’s a minor concussion, so she should be fine.” Shelby looked up from her clipboard and smiles at me. “And it looks like she’s awake, go ahead and talk while I finish this report.”

Shelby makes her way to the heart monitor and starts writing stuff down while Clint walks over to me. He takes my hand and kisses the back of it gently. “You had us all worried there Spidey. How’re you feeling?”

“You mean other than the headache? I’m great.” My voice is a little hoarse, and Clint smiles when he notices my sarcasm. “What happened after I passed out?”

“Well Scott has officially passed the test, and don’t worry I was fair with my final examination.” I squeeze his hand thankful to hear that. “Now we’re on good terms, I’m sorry I didn’t talk to you about my issues with him before.”

“It’s ok,” I say with a tired smile. “I get what it’s like having a rough past. It’s what makes us human.” Clint smiles and leans down to kiss my forehead.

Shelby finishes writing her report and turns to us with a smile. “Aww look at you two, birds of a feather.” Clint groans at her words and if I looked hard enough I could see a blush. “Try and take it easy for the next two weeks. We want you to recover both physically and mentally. I’ll talk to Cap and Tony about this and Clint,” Shelby looks to Clint with a serious expression. “Don’t let her do any physical activities that could make her exhausted. That includes mission training and just plain old exercises. Understood?” She looks between me and Clint with a ‘I don’t give a shit how bored you are you better do this’ face. Shelby was a kind woman but seeing her like that is unsettling and it freaks me out. We both nod not wanting to anger her. She returns to her usual smiling face and starts to leave. “Good. You can stay here for the next 48 hours then we can transfer you back to your floor.”

“Thanks Shelby.” I say with a small smile. She nods and leaves closing the door behind her. “Does she scare you to?” I ask turning to Clint.

“Oh yeah. Probably more than Nat to be honest.” Clint says which gets a small laugh out of me. These next two weeks are definitely not going to be bad with him at my side.

[rayray2390]

AA Clint Barton dating headcanons

Just a little something for you guys to read while I finish the next chapter to my story, enjoy.

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• It’s not an immediate love at first sight to him, he actually finds you very interesting. If you showed interest in his hobbies he’d be happy to show you.

• Whenever he gets a quiet moment he’s working on his arrows. When you start dating he lets you join him so you can fix whatever gear you need to fix while he works on his arrows. And he’ll let you play your favorite music and doesn’t care what it is, it could be anything from 90s music to Taylor Swift he’ll listen to it if it makes you happy.

• Clint’s favorite thing to do as a couple is movie nights. I see him as a big movie guy and will watch whatever movie possible. Clint will gather snacks and drinks for your date night and make sure no one will interrupt your night. (He definitely puts Cap or Natasha on duty for that.)

• We’ve seen Clint anger Hulk dozens of times in the show and he’ll always use you as a shield. If you’re around he’s running to you and hiding behind you knowing Hulk won’t hurt you.

• Clint is definitely a child at heart as we know and can also be really mature at times. He’s able to balance the two perfectly when dating you and is really in tune with how annoyed you can get if he goes too far.

• I can see Clint’s favorite form of love is physical touch and words of affirmation. If there’s ever a chance for him to touch you he’s taking it. You could be in a meeting with the other Avengers or just having dinner he’s got an arm around your shoulders or a hand on your thigh.

• Words of affirmation is something he likes hearing. Like I said earlier he’s a child at heart so if you compliment him on something he did in battle he smiles so much. Honestly he also gets a little cocky and it annoys the others so chose wisely when you compliment him.

• I’ve mentioned this before in a part of my story but there are times when you’re jealous of Clint and Natasha’s closeness. It’s obvious they were partners during their time in shield and there are times when he decides to open up to her more. If Clint notices your jealous tendencies he’ll make sure to pull you aside and talk about it. Don’t even try to deny it he’ll know. Clint will want you to talk to him whenever you feel like this, because we all know communication is key to a relationship.

• I think he’d definitely want you and Natasha to have a good relationship as friends. Like I said they were partners in shield and he wants the two most important people in his life to get along. At first she was closed off (like always) but she saw how much you meant to Clint and warmed up to you. It took a while but Clint was glad you are friends now.

• Clint’s favorite thing about you is your smile. He tries hard to make people smile with his jokes throughout the whole show, and yours is his favorite smile. Even when you’re having the crappiest day ever he always manages to make you smile.

• I believe Clint has issues when it comes to being intimate with someone, like REALLY intimate. He’s got scares across his body from years of being in battle and I know that he’s scared to show someone them. It’d probably take something really big for him to take it to the next level. You’d probably have to have a near death experience for that to happen. (You’d also give him ptsd if that happens.)

• He told you his full name by accident, so now whenever he does something that upsets the team you use his full name. It sends a chill down his spine knowing he fucked up badly to make you upset. He now regrets telling you his full name.

• Clint is the type of person who can get you to open up easily. Like if you’re too shy or even introverted he’s the guy who will listen and talk to you, even if you don’t do a lot of talking.

• He absolutely loves PDA. The team will definitely tease him for being so lovey with you. (They call you love birds for obvious reasons.)

• With being on the Avengers there is going to be times when you won’t have time alone. There’s always going to be missions and there will always be problems, and I just know that won’t stop Clint. He’s always going to make up for dates interrupted, it could be him making you dinner or it could be him cuddling you in bed to sleep better. It could literally be anything.

• You don’t fight very often, but when you do they’re big and explosive. This’ll be the one time the team isn’t in even on a mission they’ll come up with some excuse to leave the tower completely empty. And no matter how big the fight is you will make up quickly because Clint doesn’t want to lose the best thing that’s happened to him.

• You two are inseparable when it comes to missions. Sometimes when you two split up things go to hell. It could be one of you staying at the tower while the other goes on the mission with the team and the plan goes downhill. It happens more time than you think, and whenever the team points it out the two of you just look at them like they’ve gone crazy.

• He teaches you sign language just so you can have private conversations so no one can understand in a public setting. Probably not in front of Natasha tho, she probably knows some words too.

• Overall a relationship with Clint Barton is full of adventures and laughter. There is never a day where it is boring with this man-child around. He’ll bring you love and laughter till the day that you die.

[rayray2390]

AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 14: The Ultron Outbreak

As I swing over to the park I see both Tony’s team and Cap’s team talking with each other with each other, and it looks like it’s escalating. I can see Scott (aka ant man) standing to the side awkwardly as they talk. I attach a web to a tree branch and lower myself upside down near Cap and Tony and speak in a fake excited voice. “Hey you guys are talking again, that’s great!” I can tell me entering the conversation with that greeting was not what anyone wanted. “Geez tough crowd.”

“We’re just having a discussion Y/n, this doesn’t concern you since you’re no longer on any team.” Cap says in a stern voice. He turns to fully face me as I lower myself to the ground. “You quit being an Avenger, so I suggest you go back home.”

I can tell he’s trying to be softer on me than he was with Tony, and I’m not happy about it. “You can’t just say that because you quit on the team as well. And I am not going back home.”

I can feel the anger rising in me as I speak, but someone’s hand on my shoulder and a familiar voice speaks up. “The team didn’t just tear apart, we almost did too Cap.” Clint says in a calm tone trying to help me relax. It helps only by a little.

I can see Cap somewhat relax at his words but he doesn’t back down. “I know and I’m sorry about that. But we just need to bring you in and talk about your actions.” He looks to Tony and refers to the destruction his team has caused.

“Fury just wants us under his thumb, he doesn’t like that we do things differently from Shield.” Tony says defensively.

You can tell his words cause Cap some frustration. “We’re trying to help here Tony. Either let us bring you in or Fury makes this a lot messier.”

From the corner of my eye I see Sam and Scott move over to the field as Tony and Cap continue to argue. I move Clint’s hand off my shoulder and make my way over to them quietly so I don’t cause a scene. “See something Sam?” I quietly once I’m close enough.

Sam kneels on the ground and his mask lights up indicating he’s scanning for something on the ground. “Tracking an emergent frequency. It’s micro level though.”

“Micro levels my middle name.” Scott says with a smile. His helmet pops on his head and he takes out his shrink ray. “Tony probably wont mind me helping.”

A bright glow emerges from the ground and Sam yells. “Watch out!” Me and Scott quickly move out of the way and Sam uses his wing pack to protect us from whatever is covering him. It’s a gross metal color goop and it covers him from head to toe.

Once completely covered the goop hardens turning Sam into an Ultron bot. “Ultron has upgraded this unit. Humanities end begins now.” The Ultron’s mouth glows and he blasts at us making us scatter across the park. “The age of Ultron is at hand.”

Cap throws his shield at Ultron, but he flings it back to Cap. Cap’s able to grab his shield and shove the Ultron down to the ground and tries getting through to Sam. “Sam fight Ultron. You’re stronger than him.”

Talking does very little to help Sam as the hands fingers grow longer and thinner getting ready to grab Cap. “No human compares with the Ultron intelligence.” Ultron says.

“Cap get back.” Tony calls out to him and flies over getting Cap off Ultron. Some of the goop that got on Tony’s shoulder makes it pop off leaving the wires under his suit vulnerable. “Don’t let any part of him touch you. Looks like Ultron’s turned himself into a nano virus.” Tony stands up and so does Cap. “It’s brilliant actually. Which means we need a brilliant way to get Sam back.” Everyone groups around Ultron and those with long range attacks fires at him while the others go head to head. “Throw everything we’ve got at him.” Tony commands.

“No,” Cap says and starts to give out orders to his side of the team. “We need to coordinate. Hulk, Widow attack plan 18a.” Cap says looking at Hulk and Nat.

Hulk immediately jumps in and attacks Ultron from above, and Nat goes from the side to shoot at him with her stingers. She stands in Clints way and barely dodges one of his explosive arrows. “Nat don’t cross my fire.” Clint says as he runs across the field.

“Get your head out of your quiver.” Nat yelled at him from her spot on the ground. I run over and quickly help her up and we both dodge an incoming attack from Ultron. “How did your solo act go?” Nat asks me as we run.

“I didn’t do any heroing on the side if that’s what you’re asking.” I shoot a web at Ultron’s face to blind him temporarily while Nat shoots at him.

Both teams continue to fight and with each attack one team does the other gets in the way. Either someone needs to back out or we need to come together to stop Ultron. “Tell Fury we got this Cap, pull out.” Tony demands as he lands next to Cap.

“Wrong group, Sam’s on our team. Withdraw Tony.” Cap says as we all regroup around him.

I land between them as they get up in each other’s face and push them back for space. “Sam is an Avenger no matter what side he’s on. Now stop fighting and act like grownups.” I say in a stern tone.

Ultron stands before us and more limbs crawl out of his skin. “Individual is inefficient.” For a good moment the team works together long enough to stun Ultron.

Clint fires three arrows, foam, net and taser which all stops Ultron from attacking. “How’s that for efficient?”

“Nice one. But is it strong enough for us to get Sam free?” I ask walking up to the defeated Ultron.

As I examine it a bright light comes from its face and shoots a laser to the sky and immediately breaks through the three arrows. I move far enough away in case it decides to attack again but it only speaks. “You only postpone the inevitable. You cannot put strings on me.” Using Sam’s wing pack he flies over to some civilians who are being protected by some police. He tosses some cars to the side which causes panic in the people.

“Thor impress me buddy.” Tony looks to Thor and they both fly to the crowd.

Meanwhile Cap starts giving orders to his team. “Hulk, shield strike plan 3b.”

Thor uses his lightning strike to come down on Ultron while Hulk smashes the ground to come undone under Ultron. Both strikes interact with Each other causing no damage to Ultron but to the city. “We need to stop him not break the city.” Nat says as we all run to the damage they caused.

“Just following orders.” Hulk defends himself. The damage Hulk and Thor did causes a hole large enough for Ultron to escape.

As we get there we look down and Scott is the first to question this. “Why would he go underground?”

“Just like anyone in New York he’s got a subway to catch.” Tony says and jumps in the hole. “Let’s go.”

Everyone jumps down the hole and I’m the last to enter hesitantly. It feels both bad and good fighting alongside them again but it’s bad because they lost sight of teamwork. Clint notices my hesitation and holds out his hand to me and I take it as he helps me the rest of the way down. “It feels nice fighting alongside you again.” He says with a small smile. “Even if everyone is still fighting.”

I smile back at him, and even if the team is still fighting it feels nice knowing our bond is stronger. “Yeah it does feel nice.”

We continue to the subway station and see that every person Ultron touches turns into another version of Ultron. Every one that turns into Ultron says ‘Ultron intelligence online.’ I stand behind Clint as he takes out an arrow to shoot. “See this is why I avoid rush hour.”

“Cover the exits.” Cap orders his team. I work on helping those who haven’t turned into Ultron out of the subway and protect them from falling debris.

Once they’re all out rush over and help fight the Ultron that Sam is still in. “The Ultron revolution has already begun.” Ultron says and is knocked to the ground by Cap. He gets back up the wing pack expanded and flies towards us. “Do you not know when to quit?”

“The Avengers never quit!” Cap says with determination. He throws his shield for Ultron to catch and Scott goes from small to big to punch Ultron catching him off guard.

“Didn’t you quit?” I ask sarcastically.

“Not helpful y/n.” Cap scolds me and Ultron fires at us with more lasers.

I move over to help Nat and Clint fight off some Ultron’s and web a few up. “So, Cap’s rules driving you crazy yet?” I ask Nat as she shoots at more Ultrons.

“Not as crazy as Tony’s secrets.” Nat kicks down an Ultron that tried sneaking up behind her.

Clint shoots two electric arrows at two Ultrons coming at us. “Actually he’s been getting better.”

Me and Nat look at each other and smile. “Yeah I’ll believe it when I see it.” Nat says with a small chuckle. It feels like this battle might actually bring the team back together. When I look around Cap and Tony are working together with Scott, and Hulk and Thor are fighting like old times. “So have you two been seeing each other in secret?” Nat asks once we get a breather.

“What makes you think that?” I ask and more Ultrons come to attack us.

We swiftly move out of the way as she explains. “Because he didn’t look at you like he was broken inside. Also I’m a spy, I know pretty much everything.” I should’ve known.

Before I can say another word Scott Tony and Cap join the rest of us at the exit of the tunnel. We see multiple Ultrons escape and hear Tony say. “My team after them.”

Cap’s communicator on his wrist glows and he holds it up to himself and Fury’s voice comes out. “Rodger’s, we’ve located our former life model decoy Android.”

“The one Ultron corrupted?” Cap asks.

“Exactly.” Fury continues. “Now he’s using it to infect the entire city.” The screen pans to multiple cameras around the city showing the destruction Ultron is causing.

“Ultron’s fighting on more than one front.” Cap explains to the team.

“Trying to split us up.” Nat explains.

“What for? You’ve guys done a great job at that already.” Scott says and everyone gives him a dirty look, but I agree with him a little. “Wow, truth hurts.” He says and places his hands on his hips.

Tony lowers himself to the ground. “Ultron has up the stakes.”

“You might not agree with this Tony, but we’d be more effective mixing our two units.” Cap says in a calm tone.

It works on Tony but he still speaks in a cocky manner. “I knew you’d eventually come running back to us.” Tony turns to everyone. “Alright you guys group up.”

Me Nat and Clint turn to each other with a smile knowing we’re teaming up. Hulk and Thor do the same and fist bump. “Although Clint has his strengths he is no Hulk.” Thor says.

Clint takes some offense to that. “Standing right here.” I place a hand on his arm silently saying it’s ok.

“Clint, Hulk bring that LMD down.” Cap says grouping the two unlikely candidates for the job.

Clint rubs the back of his neck awkwardly. “Uh I think you mean Hulk and Thor.”

“No Cap’s right,” Tony interjects. “We have to think differently. Nat and Thor contain those civilian Ultrons.”

Nat looks to Thor and starts heading out. “Let’s go!”

They all start heading out and I’m about to follow when Cap stops me. “Hold up Y/n, you’ll stay with us.”

“Really? I’m no tech genius like these two.” I motion between Tony and Scott.

Cap nods in understanding but a smile is on his face. “That may be true, but Scott may need some protection if he’s going to get Sam back to normal.” Cap gestures to the tiny Ultron in a specimen bottle.

I can’t help but coo at the sight. “Aww he’s so cute when he’s not trying to kill me.”

“Focus,” Cap says seriously. “Meanwhile me and Tony will track Ultron prime.”

Both Cap and Tony leave the tunnel and Scott looks to me. “Thinking differently right?”

I nod and gesture for Scott to leave first. “Lead the way.”

—————

Me and Scott make it back to his lab on one of his ants and make it underground where it’s at. I get off the ant as Scott places the small tube on the table and it grows larger for him to start working. Scott runs over to his computer and it starts talking which startles me. “What the heck? Bringing an Ultron in here?”

“Just run a scan on it Joey. We need to pinpoint Sam’s life signs.” I walk over and stand next to Scott as the computer brings up a camera from the Ultrons POV since the beginning of his transformation.

“How do you know you can do it?” I ask as I look between the Ultron and Scott’s computer.

“It’s like a virus right? You saw the goop that got on him.” Scott tries explaining in the most simple terms possible. “There’s got to be a way to get it off him.” Scott takes another small tube that his AI filled with gas and plugs it into the Ultron’s tube. He presses a button on the side and the gas spills into it and we can see the goop slowly come off Sam.

“Ultron wants…to take control of…tri-carrier.” Sam’s voice breaks through a little hoarse and broken. Me and Scott look at each other and realize what he was saying.

Scott immediately runs over to his computer and pulls up a camera showing Avengers tower being shadowed over by the tri-carrier. He pulls out his tablet and tries contacting shield on a private line. He’s able to get through and immediately warns Fury. “Fury it’s a trap!” Scott says with urgency in his voice. “You’re giving Ultron exactly what he wants.”

The line cuts off and in the camera we see Ultron has the tri-carrier in his grasp. I can hear Sam start speaking random letters and numbers and it just sounds like it’s crazy talk. “Sounds like gibberish.” I say as Scott starts getting out his chemical set.

“Not gibberish, it’s a formula. Probably a cure for the virus.” Scott starts putting the correct formula into the tubes. “Don’t worry Sam, I’ll have you outta there in no time.” Scott finishes up the formula and plugs it into the capsule and it pops open as Sam sits up, the goop slowly disappears from his body. “Sam you’re a genius.”

“No,” Sam’s voice is more clearer now. “You’re the one who understood the formula.”

“Hang tight, you still need the second dose.” Scott says and gets ready to continue but Sam stops him.

“I’m still connected to Ultron, but I have my own willpower.” He lifts his head to look at Scott. “Quick patch me through to Fury.” I get the table that Scott used to contact Fury and pull up the communication lines again and hand it to Sam. It connects and Sam speaks to Fury. “There’s a way we can defeat Ultron. Since I’m still connected I could force the individual copies back into Ultron Prime, but not for long. You’ll have seconds to destroy him.” Over the phone Cap and Tony make a plan to send the tri-carrier to the sun. On the camera’s I see that half the tri-carrier is taking off to the sun while Sam and Scott work on their half of the plan.

We hear some explosions on the line and then Ultron’s voice comes through. “Like humanity, this plan will fail.”

“Humanity failed, really?” Tony’s voice comes on over the coms. “Are you sure that wasn’t an internet hoax? Sam now!”

“All Ultron units transferred.” Sam says and the rest of the goop dissolves off Sam.

—————

We all regroup on the streets and see Tony falling from the sky and luckily Hulk is able to catch him and lands on the ground safely. Tony’s face mask lifts off and has a smile on his face. “Remind me to not do that again.”

Clint squats down to look at him. “Don’t do any of that again.”

Cap helps Tony off the ground and he accepts the help. “Fury was certain we couldn’t bring you back.”

“And that’s why Fury’s not on the team.” Tony says.

Cap smiles and crosses his arms proudly. “And that’s why we resigned from shield.” They both look at us and speak in unison. “Avengers reassemble.” Clint wraps an arm around me and gives me an ‘I told you so’ smile.

We see Scott start to walk away and Tony’s voice stops him. “Avengers means you too Scott.”

“Seriously?” Scott asks.

“Seriously?” Clint asks slightly offended.

“Relax Clint, our differences make us stronger.” Tony says. I can see the dissatisfaction on Clint’s face but he doesn’t argue much further.

—————

We make it back to the tower and I just know Tony and Cap are going to make us clean whatever mess Ultron has left behind. But to my surprise there’s already a cleaning crew there. I look to Tony and he can already tell what’s on my mind. “What? You really think I’m going to put my team through another hard day of labor?”

“I actually agree with that. Avengers go ahead and take the rest of the day off.” Cap says with a smile and everyone goes their own way.

I quickly leave Clint’s side and run to my room of the tower. Everything’s slightly banged up but it can be replaced. That’s not what I’m here for though. I start rummaging through my closet and hope the one thing I’m looking for isn’t destroyed. I don’t hear my door open only Clint’s voice. “You ok Spidey?”

I don’t turn to him I just keep going through my stuff. “I’m just looking for something.” He stands over me and watches me. “It’s uh…something I made for you. Ya know for our anniversary.”

He places a hand on my shoulder making me stop going through my boxes. I know I put it in here, so where did it go? “You mean the quilt?” I quickly looked at him shocked. “Yeah after I left you I came in here and looked for anything that wasn’t destroyed. I’m sorry for invading your privacy but I wanted to get you your stuff if the team didn’t get back together. I’m sorry.”

I let out a small sigh knowing he was doing what he thought was right. I wrap my arms around his shoulders as he wraps his around my waist. “It’s ok. You didn’t look through my journal did you?” I ask quickly pulling away to see his reaction.

“Oh no don’t worry, I wouldn’t go that far.” He chuckled and helped me stand up. “By the way I love the quilt. You have some good sewing skills.”

“Thanks my aunt taught me actually. She’s also partially responsible for helping me get it done quickly. Where is it anyway? I just want to see the damage.” I ask as he leads me to his room.

“Just a corner of it got mangled. Other than that it’s in good condition.” He says as we get to his room. On his bed lays the purple quilt with squares that I found represented him. I run my hand over it and I’m so grateful it survived.

There’s a knock on the open door and we see Cap and Tony standing there with apologetic faces. “Can we talk to you two?” Cap says taking off his helmet.

We both nod and they step into the room. Tony is the first to speak. “We wanted to apologize for our actions. It caused a rift between you two and we feel a little guilty for it.”

It’s rare hearing an apology from Tony, especially after an event this big. “We didn’t realize till now that it could’ve hurt you two this badly. Can you forgive us?” Cap asks feeling remorseful.

Me and Clint look at each other in understanding. Yeah their argument caused a rift between us but we never let what happened between the team get to us. Clint looks back to them and is the first to speak. “We can forgive you. But just so you know we made up pretty quickly.”

I nod in agreement. “We talked it out and made sure to never let what happens between the team get to us.”

The tension leaves their shoulders and they smile at us. “Glad to hear it. I don’t think I could forgive myself if something happened to you two.” Cap says.

“Same here. You two love birds enjoy your free time. We’ll see you soon.” Tony says and they both leave.

Once the door closed behind them Clint turns to me. “I could get used to Tony apologizing.”

I chuckle softly and nod in agreement. “Same here.”

He turns to the quilt that’s still on the bed fiddles with the messed up corner and admires my handy work. “Could you…explain the process behind making it?” He asks shyly, and how could I ever deny such a request?

(Btw I like to imagine this is how the quilt looks)

[rayray2390]

Do you have any headcanons for the characters in the AA!clint x Y/N fics?

Like I have a headcanon Y/n that hugs their pillow pretending it was Clint since they are dating especially after Avengers Disassemble and Vice versa with Clint.

Btw what's your opinion on the tv show and others shows that are within the same Earth/Universe of Avengers Assemble and would you do FanFic of Y/ns with them? It is sometimes hard to find the right Avengers Assemble fanfic without them tagging MCU with it

Also would you post these fanfiction on others platforms?

Don't forget to take a break and care for yourself after finishing these!

I love the headcanon of Y/n holding a pillow, especially after the team broke up. As for Clint I think that Y/n is his first real relationship, yeah he probably dated in the past but with Y/n it’s real. I like to think the longer you’re in a relationship with him he’ll listen more to you and only you. Take the episode where Clint broke Hulk’s glass figurine if he was in the relationship with Y/n longer he’d probably wouldn’t have gotten in trouble.

As for the other shows related to Avengers Assemble I would love to work on other fanfics for them. It’s the reason I decided to write my AA Clint Barton series, because there wasn’t enough of it. Once I’m done with this series I’ll gladly take suggestions for those other shows.

And to answer your last question I will think about posting somewhere else. I just learned how to properly use this app for my works, and who knows how long it’ll take me to learn another. But I will definitely keep in mind about future apps/websites.

[rayray2390]

AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 13: What Now?

It’s been at least 3 days since the team broke up and I’ve been staying with my aunt May and Peter. I haven’t done much hero work since then and I’m not sure if I’m willing to return. Aunt May has been so supportive about what I was doing during my time in the Avengers, I told her when me and Clint started going out but never mentioned our relationship to her. At the time I didn’t know how to bring it up to her, but after dropping on her doorstep and telling her everything she was upset for me. I haven’t spoken to Clint since I left, and our one year anniversary was a total shit show because of Ultron. He tried calling me but I was too upset to answer the phone. He left several voicemails asking me to call him and that’s pretty much all the interaction I get from him.

This morning I dragged myself out of bed and downstairs to make myself breakfast. When I get down to the kitchen I notice some of Peter’s friends there, 3 guys and a girl. Luckily I was able to put on a t-shirt and sweatpants before making my way downstairs. “Oh, sorry guys. I was just going to grab some cereal.” I maneuver my way through the group of teens and grab the cereal.

“No need for that, (Y/n). I’m making pancakes for everyone. It is Monday after all.” My aunt May says with a cheery smile. I can tell her smile is a little forced since I’ve been in my old room for days crying. “Go ahead and sit down, it’s got strawberries in it.”

I give her a small smile, she knows me too well because I absolutely love strawberry pancakes. “Well I can’t say no to that.” May smiles and turns back to the stove. I sit at the table as Peter and his friends continue to talk. On the tv I notice that Thor, Tony and Clint are on tv and it seems they defeated Absorbing man…or are trying to. I grab the remote and turn it off not wanting to see how bad they’re doing now that the team is split.

“You ok sis?” Peter asks quietly. “I mean with the team splitting up.”

I look between Peter and his friends who are sitting at the end of the table chatting about something else. I look back to Peter and put a small forced smile on my face. “I’m fine. I just need to clear my head.” Aunt May finishes with the pancakes and places them in front of everyone and we start to eat. As they talk Peter and his friends are whispering about something I can’t hear. It’s probably about school or something.

May sits next to me with her own plate and tries to cheer me up. “My yoga class isn’t until 6 tonight, do you want to go into the city and do some shopping?”

As much as I love shopping I’m not in the mood for it. Actually I haven’t been in the mood for anything recently, I haven’t read or watched my favorite shows since I came here. “No thanks May. Maybe next time.”

Her forced smile drops and she goes into what I call her ‘mom mode’. It’s just her using her strict voice but it’s just her showing her concern. “Well I don’t want you rotting in bed all day. We don’t have to go anywhere, but I do want you out of your room the whole day.” She takes a deep breath and places a hand on my shoulder. “When you’re done eating you should shower as much as I love you honey, you stink.”

Her words get a small smile out of me. It’s a cheesy joke/insult but coming from my sweet aunt May makes it funny. “Yeah ok, I’ll eat then shower.”

My smile makes a genuine smile break on her face. “Perfect! Then we can watch a movie or something. It’s your choice.”

—————

After Peter and his friends finished eating they put their plates in the sink and head off to school. It was a brief interaction but I learned their names Sam, Danny, Luke and Ava. They’re nice kids and I can tell they’re good friends to Peter. I get up from my chair and go to take a shower when I hear May call out to me. “Remember dear, no going back to bed. I want you down here when you’re done.”

“Yeah I know May.” I go to my room upstairs and grab a new shirt and pants then head to the shower. I wash my hair first then scrub myself down with the soap May left for me. When I get out I dry my hair and hear the doorbell ring. “May can you get that? I’m not that decent yet.” I crack the door open to call to my aunt downstairs.

I put on the fresh clothes and when I leave the bathroom I get to the stairs to hear who May is talking to. “Sorry to interrupt your morning ma’am. I was just wondering if a girl named (Y/n) Parker lived here?” I freeze up and hold my breath. I know that’s Clint, how can I not at this point.

“Oh yes give me one second.” May say’s politely. “(Y/n) there’s a handsome man for you at the door.” I’ve showed pictures of me and Clint to May the day after I came back. She know’s who he is and won’t send him away unless I say so. “Why don’t you come in and sit down. I’ll go find her.” I internally panic when she invites Clint in and I quickly and clumsily go back to my room and lay on my messy bed. There’s a knock on my door a second later and May’s concerned voice breaks through the silence. “Honey can I come in?”

I let out a shaky sigh and respond. “Yeah, sure.”

She enters with a worried smile and makes her way to my bed just as I’m sitting up. “Honey, I know you’re scared to see him, but I do think this is what’s best.” She sits next to me and wraps an arm around my shoulders. “Why don’t you want to see him?”

I take a moment to think about that. It could be because he chose the team over us, or it could be because I left everyone without saying a word. Hell at this point I think he hates me, but would he actually find where my family lived if he did? “I honestly don’t know. So much happened that night I just thought he didn’t want to see me.”

“Do you want to see him?” Knowing her she’d kick him out if I said no, but I really want to see Clint and work things out.

“I do. As much as it scares me I want to see him.” May smiles softly and helps me off the bed.

“I’ll leave the house so you two can talk.” She says softly.

We both walk downstairs and I see Clint on the couch wearing a t-shirt and jeans with his brown jacket and a banged up present on his lap. He looks up and notices me there and gives a weary smile. Honestly I thought I’d feel angry or even sad to see him, but all I feel is relief. Once aunt May grabs her purse and keys she leaves the house. “How did you find me?” I ask softly not making any moves to go to him.

“I was a Shield spy, remember? And don’t worry I didn’t go looking into your brother’s identity.” He smiles softly at me and I smile back. It’s awkward for a moment before we both speak up at the same time. “I’m sorry.”

I finally make my way over to the couch and sit next to him. I point to the present on his lap and ask. “Is that your apology gift?”

Clint hands it to me and I carefully set it on my lap. “It was actually…your anniversary gift.” His words are hesitant and I freeze at that. I completely forgot that night was our one year together, and the team screwed it for us. “You don’t have to keep it, but it’s yours to do whatever with. It got a little banged up when Tony destroyed the tower.”

I carefully open the present and what’s inside makes me tear up. It’s a framed picture with us in it, Clint kissing my cheek and me trying to take the selfie of us smiling. The frame is a little scratched but overall it’s in good condition. There’s also a card on the inside and I take it out to read it. ‘Happy anniversary from the team who loves the two of you back.’ Signed by everyone on the team, from Cap’s out of date cursive to Hulks messy handwriting. I start crying after reading it and feel Clint wrap an arm around my shoulders bringing me into a hug. “I’m sorry for leaving you.” I whimpered.

Clint squeezes me tighter into him, his voice just as broken as mine. “It’s ok. I’m sorry for not putting you first.” I can feel some tears on my shoulders from him. We just stay there for a few minutes getting all the tears out. I think it’s easy for us to figure out that the team splitting wasn’t healthy for us. Clint is the first to pull away his eyes slightly puffy but the tears stopped. “I know we had our disagreements that night, but I don’t want that stopping us. I just-“ He takes a deep breath before speaking again softly. “I love you, and I won’t let the team splitting up cause us to drift apart.”

His words make my heart skip a beat. Clint just admitted his love to me, and hearing it out loud brings me more joy than I had with Ryan. “I love you too,” I said just as softly. “The team splitting wasn’t exactly how I wanted these feelings to come out.” I chuckled and Clint joins in as well. I move the gift and card off my lap and onto the coffee table and turn fully to Clint. “By the way your gift might be destroyed at the tower.” My words get a small laugh out of him. It already feels like everything has gone back to normal between us. “Now that we’ve cleared the air, how are Tony and Thor doing?”

“Well Tony is a…on the fritz at the moment.” He makes a circle motion with his finger near his head indicating Tony has gone sorta crazy. “He doesn’t have much to work with at the tower since everything is fried. And if something is bothering Thor then he doesn’t show it well.” He leans back against the couch and lays an arm on the back of it which wraps around my shoulders. “Oh and we kicked some ass today no big deal. Just Absorbing man and his lover Titania.” He said it with his usual smirk and I know for a fact that him and the others didn’t take them down.

“This morning? You mean when they completely crushed you in battle?” Me calling him out makes his smirk drop into a pout. “Yep, that’s what I thought.” I smile at his pout.

“Aw come on I wanted to play the hero in the story.” He leans his head on my shoulder which makes me laugh loudly. I haven’t felt like this in days, I guess I just needed his presence back. “There’s that pretty laugh.” His smile returns and he lifts his head and cups my cheek softly. “You have no idea how much I missed it.” Clint then leans in and kisses me softly.

—————

“Do you have to go?” I ask Clint after he spent almost two hours with me. It was nice seeing him again, but now he needs to go back before Tony or Thor start questioning where he is.

As soon as we get to the front door Clint turns to me with a sad expression. “I wish I didn’t, but I have too.” He leans down and presses a soft kiss to my forehead. “Hey, this won’t be the last time we see each other.” He lifts my chin with his index finger as I start to pout. “Don’t make that face. How bout this,we meet up again around 9 tomorrow and go out patrolling?” He gives me a small smile trying to cheer me up.

Honestly that sounds fun, it’ll just be the two of us without the team on our backs. “I think I can fit you in last minute.”

My joke gets a small laugh from him which makes me smile. “Alright tomorrow it is. I’ll see you tomorrow.” He leans in and kisses me softly before pulling back and whispering. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” I open the door for him and he starts walking down the street and waves to me as he does so. I go back inside the now empty house and let out a small breath, this is the first time in three days that I have ever felt calm and happy. I make my way to the couch and pick up the picture Clint gave me and my smile gets bigger. I never knew I’d feel love again, and I’m glad Clint was able to make me see otherwise. I take the picture upstairs to my room and place it on my nightstand, if there’s hope for me and Clint maybe it’s possible for the team to get back together. But only time can tell on that part.

I spend the rest of my day sitting in front of the tv watching literally anything that comes on. Peter doesn’t get back for another hour and who know’s where aunt May went, so I’m left to my own devices. Eventually May walks through the door with a smile on her face. “So, how did it go?”

“Surprisingly really well.”

May makes her way to the couch and sits next to me. “Tell me everything.” And I do.

—————

The next day…

It’s now 8pm and I put on my hero outfit in my room. Clint sent me a text telling me where to meet him in the city, on top of the restaurant we had our first date at. It feels like yesterday when we went to the restaurant, I can still remember how he smiled when he saw me in my dress. I swing over to the city in my hero costume and avoid many people seeing me as I can. The news claimed Tony, Thor, and Clint as the ‘newer sleeker’ Avengers, I just know Tony came out with that name. I make it to the roof of the restaurant and crouch down and look for Clint on the ground. While I wait I look in the small pouch on my hip and take note of how many webbings I have left. “I should really make more soon.” I mumble to myself.

A tingle goes off in the back of my head warning me of something behind me. I quickly turn around and shoot a web at the person behind me. “Woah! Easy there Spidey, it’s just me.” I hear Clint say. I take off my mask to look at him more clearly and he chuckles softly. “Sorry to scare you, guess you’re more high alert without the team.”

I look at the webbing that was now stuck to the wall and I internally face palm. I stand up and quickly go hug him. “I’m sorry, before the team I’ve always relied on my spider senses. You just happened to set it off.”

He hugs me back and he runs a hand on my back to calm me down. “Babe really it’s fine.” He pulls back and cups my face softly and leans in and kisses me. I kiss back softly and we pull away after a few seconds. He smiles and leads me to the entrance to the building on the roof and we sit down next to it.

“I saw the news today that you and the others joined forces with Ant Man.” I said with a smirk. He still has yet to tell me what happened between him and the other bug themed hero and I promised to be patient with him when it came to that.

“No comment.” He said simply.

“Damnit.” I mutter which makes him laugh. “Seriously though, how’s it going? It seems to me that Tony is having a hard time if he needs another tech genius on his team.”

“Yeah he’s uh…not handling it well.” Clint sighs and rubs the back of his neck. “But he’s slowly learning to accept help.”

“Well at least there’s that. Have you heard anything from Cap and the others?” The only other person I know besides Clint who has access to Shield is Peter. And I don’t have the guts to ask Peter how my old teammates are doing.

Clint takes a moment to think about my words, the spoke up after a minute. “Well Tony saw Sam on patrol yesterday when I visited you. They had a small decent conversation and went on their way. I think he misses Sam a little.”

I nod in understanding. “It makes sense though, the two of them always bonded over science.” I leaned my head on his shoulder and he leans his chin on my head. “I miss them.” I said quietly.

Clint lifts his head and I do the same looking at him. “Well you could always join me, Tony, and Thor.” I can see the hope in his eyes, but he also knows my view on Tony.

“If Tony plans on keeping more stuff from the team, no thanks.” I can see the hope leave his eyes but not completely.

Instead he wraps an arm around me and kisses my forehead lightly. He pulls back slightly and whispers. “He’s learning, I know it.” His words bring some comfort for me and I lean into his side and put my head on his chest and listen to his heartbeat. “When he does learn the team will get back together.” I can only hope he’s right.

Me and Clint have been meeting in secret for about 2 weeks now on that same rooftop. We tried doing it at night but apparently there are villains that are very active at night. So when both of us were free we sent a text to the other informing that we were free. Sometimes it was during the day and other times it’s at night, but we make it work. As I’m swinging over to the rooftop with my mask over my face I look over to Central Park and see Tony’s team with Ant Man and Cap’s team standing across from them. I swing over to the park and wonder what’s going on.

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Part 12: Avengers Disassembled

This is not how I wanted to spend my one year anniversary with Clint. We’re responding to an emergency call from the company Roxxon about a break in. When we get there it’s the super Adaptoid without Modokck controlling it. “You’re stealing Roxxon stuff? Really?” Tony questions as he shoots at the Adaptoid. “Everyone knows Stark tech is so much better.”

Clint shoots an explosive arrow making the Adaptoid stumble backwards a little. “Is it just me, or is the Adaptoid way creepier now that Modock isn’t controlling it?”

“Yeah, big baby heads tend to take deadly out of deadly android Clint.” I say sarcastically. I shoot some of my webs at it but it’s no use, the Adaptoid dodged it quickly before it could reach. The Adaptoid then starts shooting Clint’s arrows back at him from its hands and at me.

Me and Clint run in opposite directions and Thor jumps in to stop it from firing. “Not today machine, nor any day.” The Adaptoid charges at Thor copying his powers but Huulk catches it by the arm and throws it against the wall. “Time for a real stratagem Hulk. Your punches have no effect.”

Thor throws a lightning blast at the Adaptoid but it only absorbed it. “What’d you say about my punches?” Hulk says.

The Adaptoid uses the lightning on Hulk and Thor but Sam protects them with his wing pack. “You’re welcome.” Sam throws his wings at it but it goes right through causing no damage at all.

I climb onto the wall from behind trying to catch it off guard, but when I jump down I go through the hole it created in its chest and it grabs me by the foot. It the tosses me to the side and Clint catches me before I can hit the ground. “Thanks.”

“Don’t mention it babe.” He sets me down and we quickly rejoin the fight. “Enjoying our anniversary yet?” He asks as he shoots an arrow at the Adaptiod.

I chuckled softly at his comment. “Not really, but you owe me big for this.”

“Don’t worry I’ve got something planned once this is over.” He winks at me and it makes me blush. I snap out of my daydream when the Adaptoid starts shooting again.

No matter how many of our skills we use on the Adaptoid it knows each of them by heart. And Sam asks what’s been on my mind. “Where did Adaptoid learn to adapt to that?”

“He can transform to counter all our abilities.” Nat says as the Adaptoid grows in size making it more intimidating.

“Yes, our abilities.” Tony says.

There’s a new voice on our coms and it sounds way too familiar to me. “You started the party without me?”

“Oh no.” I muttered when I heard my brother’s voice on the end. I cover my face in shock as I see Peter in his Spider-Man suit jump down from the ceiling.

“Oh yes.” A web shoots down from the ceiling covering the Adaptoid’s head. I can’t help but feel happy to see my brother but also terrified that Tony brought him into this fight. “Never fear, party people. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-man brought the punch.” As he said that he punches the Adaptoid knocking him down. “Thanks for the invite Iron buddy.” Peter gives a thumbs up to Tony. “Hey sis!” Peter waves to me once he notices me there.

We all look to Tony, but mines of anger and shock. “What?” He says. “Cap left. So, Spider-man.”

“I usually support your crazy ideas Tony, but Spider-man? Really?” Clint asks and motions to Peter talking to himself looking away from of us. Clint must notice my face because he places a hand on my shoulder to calm me but it does very little to do so. We lost our parents a while back, then uncle Ben and I can’t loose anymore people.

“What’s so crazy about that?” Tony asks cluelessly.

Before I can get a word in the Adaptoid begins to fire at us again and I quickly run over to Peter and push him to the ground to cover him from the fire. “Are you trying to get atomized?” I ask in a serious tone.

“Sorry, I narrate my adventures. It’s kinda my thing.” We look over to the Adaptoid running at us. “But it might be my last thing.” Hulk comes in and thankfully saves us and I grab Peter’s arm dragging him to a far corner as it begins to fire again.

The rest of the team makes their way towards us and I quickly begin to question Tony. “So, Tony on what planet is MY brother a good replacement for Captain America?” I say angrily. I’ve never been more angry than now, more than my breakup with my ex, I know Peter can take care of himself but this feels worse than what he goes through daily. Hulk gets thrown in our direction and we make our way towards fight the Adaptoid again.

As we fight Peter joins my side as we fight. “Cap quit?” He asked sounding confused. “Where is he?”

“Probably out hunting for Ultron.” I say as I shoot a string of web that locks onto the Adaptoid. I press a button on it that sends an electric shock but it does nothing, the power is only absorbed.

“Man nobody tells me anything.” Peter says.

“Well we’re telling you now.” Tony says as he lands next to me and Peter. “Besides, Cap’s going to have a tough time on that hunt since Ultron’s right here.” Tony points to the Adaptoid and I look at him in shock again.

“What?!” I ask as the Adaptoid throws Hulk and Thor off of it.

“You have tracked me for the last time, Stark.” Ultron says menacingly. “This is the Avengers end.” Ultron’s face glows red as he gets ready to blast us.

“Really wish we had Cap’s shield right now.” Peter says in a slight panic.

Just then Cap jumps down from the ceiling with his shield in hand and blocks the beam from hitting us. He directs the shield so it hits Ultron sending him back. “Cap? Your back.” I say feeling a little relieved to see him.

“Not back (Y/n). Shield’s here to protect Roxxon’s government assets.” Cap says now facing us.

“No Cap your other back.” Peter says pointing to Ultron who’s making his way to fight Cap. Ultron holds out his hand that merges into Thor’s hammer and hits Cap with it sending him back to us. “Ultron in Adaptoid’s body? Did you know about this Tony?” Cap asks throwing his shield at Ultron.

“Of course I did.” Tony says matter-of-factly.

“Of course you did?” Nat looks at him with the same anger I have. “You lead us in blind?”

“Roxxon’s R&D was the only logical step toward Ultron’s tech domination.” Tony defended. “He’s here for an army.”

“So what you’re saying is you didn’t brief your team before a mission?” Peter asks. For my little brother he’s being the only sensible one here. “Isn’t that like Leadership 101?”

Cap jumps back from fighting Ultron and starts to give order to us. "Anyone with long range capabilities, use them." Tony, Nat, and Clint all start shooting at Ultron. Ultron catches one of Clint's electric arrows and absorbes that power and shoots it back at me and Clint.

"Hulk, Thor wipde the floor with him." Tony says from above us.

Clint helps me up from the floor and gives me a worried look. "You ok?" I know he doesn't mean about any injuries, he's asking about my worries for my brother and the team.

"Not really. This is exactly what I was worried about, Tony is keeping things from us. How are you still ok with that?" My voice starts to drip with anger.

His face hardens a bit and it's very offputting since he rarely get's angry. "Tony knows what's best for the team. I trust him and so should you."

Ultron starts firing at us again interrupting our conversation. As I dodge Ultron’s attacks it hits me, me and Clint are on opposite sides of the situation. Usually we’re able to sync on something no matter how bad things get. But now things are different, and I really hope this isn’t the end of us. The team regroups by one of the pillars and Tony is the first to speak. “Time for the ultimate irregularity, kid.” He looks to Peter and I’m confused as to what Tony has in store. “The secret weapon.”

“Secret weapon?” Peter asks excitedly. “Can I use it?” Even behind his mask I notice him daydreaming about using whatever Tony is planning.

As Peter is pleading to use it Tony motions for Hulk to pick Peter up. His pleas are interrupted once he’s in the air by Tony. “The secret weapon is you.” Tony motions for Hulk to throw Peter at Ultron and I panic. “He’s adapted to the Avengers, but he doesn’t know your skills.” Tony called out to Peter.

Peter lands on Ultron’s front and freezes slightly. “Hi,” He says then points back to Tony with his thumb. “This was Iron man’s idea.” Ultron’s face lights up and tries blasting at Peter but his reflexes are too quick. “So much for making a new friend.” Peter says as he sticks to the ceiling. He uses his own web fluid to cover Ultron’s face “Hey, what’s ugly and mental and webbed all over?” Peter jokes and uses his webs to continue covering Ultron in it.

Hulk comes up behind Ultron once he’s entirely covered in the webs and hits him from behind. “Hate riddles.” He says angrily. Thor comes in from the other side and hits Ultron with his hammer.

Peter lands between me and Cap. “Good work, soldier.” Cap says to Peter then goes to fight again.

“Cap likes me!” Peter says with joy.

I quickly grab his arm and pull him as far away from the fight. “As much as I love seeing you and having to fight beside you, you need to go home.” I say trying to keep my voice as even as possible but it ends up shaking at the end.

“Why are you so protective of him?” Clint chimes in, and I am not in the mood to continue arguing with him. “He’s a hero just like the rest of us-“

“He’s a kid!” I yell angrily interrupting him. I’ve reached my breaking point, between my brother being in danger, and my relationship with Clint and the team falling apart it was bound to happen.

“Hey enough arguing.” Tony comes in trying to deescalate the situation, but I’m still mad at him for hiding the fact that Ultron was here the entire time. “While Ultron’s being occupied, we need to take out the tech he wants to download himself into.”

I look over and see that Hulk, Cap and Nat are still fighting him. “Fine. But we’re not done here.” I say looking at Clint.

Everyone but Hulk and Peter make their way into the next room and notice it’s just filled with a bunch of industrial chemicals. “Ultron needs robots, not an overgrown chemistry set.” Tony says examining the room.

“Maybe he’s applying to a college with a good chemistry program, huh?” Clint says jokingly to me. It’s obvious he’s trying to cheer me up, but I’m not in the mood.

“Isn’t one Spider-man enough?” I say coldly.

“Ouch.” Clint says dropping his smile.

“Jarvis scan for robotics.” Tony says looking around the room for Jarvis to scan.

“No signs of robotic engineering in this building.” Jarvis says for everyone to hear. “However, mechanized automatons are in the vicinity and incoming.”

“Incoming robots?” Tony thinks for a second then goes into panic mode. “Ultron set us up!” Before Tony could warn us further Hulk was thrown in our direction knocking us all down to the ground.

Ultron’s face turns from red to green as he speaks in Cap’s voice. “Captain America to jump ship, target is down. Come for cleanup.” His color returns back to its normal red. “I’ve hijacked your communications uplink, Captain.” Ultron says menacingly. A bunch of soldiers come down from the ceiling and start firing at Ultron. “Thank you. This is exactly the help I was looking for.”

“Are those what I think they are?” I hear Sam mumble under his breath.

Ultron reaches out and takes the helmets off the figures, and they’re robots. “LMD’s, otherwise known to Shield as life model decoys. Strength: They’re robots. Weakness: They’re robots. Which means-“ Me and Clint look to Peter who’s impersonating Fury, neither of us amused. Peter notices us staring and stops his impersonation. “Sorry, am I interrupting our complete and utter destruction?” I put both hands up to my face and groan lightly into them. If we don’t die from this I’m killing Peter myself.

Ultron continues to takeoff the LMD’s helmets and takes control of their bodies. “Bringing LMD’s to an Ultron party?” Tony says looking at Cap. “And you say my ideas are risky.”

The robots begin firing at us and we all scatter to dodge their attacks. “Thank you, Avengers for giving me the army I need.” Ultron says from behind the army.

“Now that it’s painfully obvious Ultron’s attack on Roxxon was a ruse to get Shield LMD’s, you have anything else up your sleeve Cap?” Tony asks backing himself, Peter, me and Cap into a corner to hear them speak.

“Gotta admit Iron man, I kind of sort of regret answering the phone when you called.” Peter says now feeling the weight of the situation.

“Kid, you were the only natural choice to fill Cap’s boots because the Adaptoid can’t mimic your moves.” Tony says as he starts blasting at the LMD’s. “You and your sister may have identical powers but your fighting styles are completely different.”

Peter takes a moment to think on Tony’s words, then speaks after a minute. “As far as I can tell, I’m the only one here who knows how to lead a team.” Cap and Tony both leave me and Peter there to defend for ourselves. We’re both able to dodge their firing and climb onto the wall above us. “Guess they didn’t want to hear it.”

“Seriously Peter, go home.” I grab his shoulder tightly trying to prove my point. “I’m worried about-“ I can’t even finish my sentence, I can feel the tears begin to build but I push them down. We lost uncle Ben when we were young, I can’t lose Peter too.

“You’re not going to lose me. Not like with Ben.” Peter’s words make me snap out of my thoughts.

I wipe my eyes to keep the tears from falling. “Sometimes I forget you’re not a kid anymore.”

Ultron’s voice cuts through our conversation. “Yield, biological life forms. The rise of artificial life is inevitable.” Ultron climbs onto the chemical tanks and begins blasting at everyone from there. Me and Peter dodge quickly and regroup with the team.

We land next to Thor and Hulk smashes another LMD. “Looks evitable to me.” Hulk says.

Peter turns to me and Thor and cups his hand over the side of his face to whisper to us. “Is evitable even a word?” Thor just lightly shoves Peter away from him giving him some room to fly to Ultron. “Ok.”

Thor flies over to Ultron but he doesn’t even land a hit, Ultron raises his hand and blasts Thor back to a chemical filled tank. “This facility has served its purpose for me.” Ultron begins to use the same arm and fires at all the chemistry tanks. “It will now become your tomb.

Everyone gathers in the center just like Ultron wanted. Me and Peter look at each other and quickly use our webbing to make a shield around the team just as the building comes down on us. We’re able to keep the ruble from crushing everyone and hear Hulk and Thor above us asking where we are. “Anytime now guys!” I call out to them.

“Thanks for leading the charge and making the save you two.” Cap says from his spot on the ground.

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It takes about 5 minutes before everyone is safely out of the ruble. I look over myself for any cuts and notice none. Clint walks over to me speaks in a calm voice. “You good? No cuts or bruises?” He reaches to touch me, and as much as I want his comfort I’m still upset with him about earlier.

So I quickly pull away and mumble. “I’m fine.” I can see the disappointment on his face as he retracts his hand. From behind him I notice Ultron staying still in the air. “Why isn’t he attacking?” I ask to no one in particular.

Everyone turns to look at Ultron and Clint is the first to speak. “Well, maybe he’s trying to make a wish on that star.”

My eyes widen at the ‘star’ Clint is talking about. “That isn’t a star.” Cap says. “Clint, EMP arrow, now.”

“With pleasure.” Clint says as he reaches for his quiver, but Tony places a hand in front of Clint.

“This isn’t Shield, Cap. You don’t give orders. What’s going on?”

“That thing’s the Tri-carrier.” Cap says simply.

Tony looks back to the Tri-carrier and we hear Ultron speak in Cap’s voice again. “Fury, we’re pinned down. The LMD’s look like the Avengers.”

“Clint, EMP arrow now.” Tony repeats Cap’s orders, and Clint wastes no time pulling out the arrow. As soon as the arrow hits Ultron a loud explosion happens and a bright light flashes.

It’s able to take down Ultron before his last words are said. “A small victory. However, small victories do not win wars. Prepping Arsenal upload data transfer.”

“Arsenal?” Tony takes a step forward when his father’s invention is mentioned. “Where is he?” He asks angrily.

“Quit Adaptoid route program. Confirm.” Everything about the Adaptoid goes back to normal, the face the lights everything.

“Sorry to break the dramatic tension,” Peter says from behind us all. “But we got Shield drones incoming, 3:00.” Peter points in the direction of the drones.

“12:00.” Cap corrects him.

“I meant three-ish.”

Tony walks over to Cap looking more angry now. “Giving Ultron LMD soldiers wasn’t enough. You also supply him with the means to wipe us out?” He points an accusing finger at Cap.

“Easy to place the blame at everyone’s feet but your own.” Cap lowers Tony’s hand. “Ultron wouldn’t vent be here if you didn’t lie to all of us.”

Peter jumps in between them and pushes them back. “Hello, Shield drones? Can we take a rain check on the arguments?” The drones begin to fire at us and we all scatter. Peter see’s Hulk running and uses his web to cling to his back. “Hey Hulk, can I catch a ride?”

Me and Nat take cover behind a wall and Cap joins us. Nat presses a button on her com and the frustration on her face tells me it’s not working. “Are the coms out for you to?” Cap asks shielding us from the firing with his shield.

“Yes, and I’m sure Spider-man’s is out too.” Nat says. We look over and see Peter enjoying his time fighting the drones.

“Missed me, missed me.” Peter calls out to the drones like a child. “Hey, I got a message for you guys.” Peter lifts the bottom of his mask up to stick his tongue out to blow a raspberry towards the Tri-carrier. His childishness might actually get us out of this alive.

A bunch of missles started firing at us and we all make our way to the ocean to avoid being hit at. Everyone makes it to the water and we hear Jarvis in our coms. “Sir, the tower is attacked.” Jarvis’ words become choppy. “Ultron attempting access.”

“Avengers to the tower.” Tony uses his suit to fly above us then speaks directly to Cap. “You can sit this one out, Cap. This is our problem.”

We all make our way out of the water and as I’m about to climb up Clint holds out his hand to me. I ignore his hand and climb out of the water on my own. “Ultron is a world problem.” Cap says to Tony.

“You’re still not getting your key to the tower back.” Tony says as he flies away.

Hulk climb out of the water with Peter on his back. “Can I get a key to the tower?” He asks.

“No!” I say quickly along with Clint and Nat.

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We make it to the Avenjet which is still intact thankfully and we fly back to the tower that way. I sit down in one of the chairs away from everyone and Clint sits next to me, he keeps his voice quiet so no one can hear him. “You’ve been quiet.”

I sigh softly and lean my head back against the chair. “A lines being drawn. Not sure which side I’ll be on when the dust settles.” I look over to Peter who’s staring out the window of the jet in fascination.

“Aw come on, we Avengers do what Avengers do. We argue, we save the world. Cap will be back by tonight.” He says in a lighthearted tone.

I sit up and lean my elbows on my knees. “Yeah, but this time it’s different. Tony is being riskier. If he would have alerted Shield about his suspicions we could’ve been properly prepared.”

“Hey Starks the smartest man on the planet, (y/n).” He hesitantly places a hand on my shoulder and this time I don’t move away. “Sure his delivery needs work but I always trust the results.” He gives my shoulder a soft squeeze then pulls it away. Usually his words and touch would comfort me, but right now all I feel is pain. I know after tonight nothing is going to be the same.

“Sir, trap sprung successfully.” Jarvis’ voice comes from the speakers.

“Thanks Jarvis. Brilliant, if I do say so myself.” Tony says cockily.

“Tony, what did you do?” Cap asks suspiciously.

“Ultron never wanted Roxxon robotic materials to create his army. He wanted to lure the LMD’s.” Nat is able to land the jet on the platform without any problems. “So I figured, what’s more tempting than an army of Shield LMD’s?” The jet doors open and we make our way into Tony’s lab. “How about an army of Stark Armors? So I had Jarvis put down the tower’s defenses to lure Ultron in.”

“Ooh, someone’s hand got caught in the cookie jar.” Clint says with a smile and elbows me lightly. “See? Results.”

I furrow my eyebrows in frustration and turn to Tony. “You risked your entire hall of Amors without even telling us? Are you insane?”

“Of all the reckless things-“ Cap starts but Tony interrupted him.

“Is it just me, or did everybody miss the part where I got Ultron?” Tony motions to Ultron caught in the laser beam trap. His helmet comes off to look at everyone clearly.

“Stark has set a most impressive trap.” Thor chimes in. “I fail to see the problem as well.”

There’s a large rumbling from beneath us and Tony puts his helmet back on to talk to Jarvis. “Jarvis, tell me that was an earthquake.”

A hologram of the tower pops up in front of us. “It’s Ultron attempting access.”

“Impossible, we have him right here.” Tony says as we all look over to Ultron. A flicker happens with Ultron before the disguise is dropped and the LMD drops to the floor. “He sent an LMD. Ultron’s been a step ahead of us this whole time.”

All of the suits Tony has light up with a red glow. “Any chance those red lights are a good thing?” Peter asks from behind us.

“If we get out of this, you and I are going to have a long talk.” Cap says to Tony.

“It’s just a setback.” Tony tries defending his actions.

All the suits make their way towards us and makes us back into one of Tony’s larger suits. “Fighting an army of Iron man Armors? I’d call this a major setback.” Peter jumps down from where he was on the ceiling and stands next to me. “Hey Ultron, does it matter that I’m not technically a real Avenger?”

“Jarvis override-“ Before Tony could finish his sentence Ultron speaks in Jarvis’ voice.

“Jarvis belongs to Ultron now.” The Armors begin to launch at us one at a time. “How does it feel to know that your servant is now your master?”

“I’m gonna go on record and say this is a terrible idea.” Peter says as a suit makes his way towards him. “We’re talking letting Nova make dinner bad.”

Me and Clint go up against two suits together and usually when we fight we’re in tuned with each other. I start shooting webs at one suit and Clint is getting int the way of my shots. “What are you doing?” I ask loudly.

“Me? Take that suit and get it out of here.” The suits start shooting at us and I duck behind a wall.

“Don’t worry guys, I’ve got a fix.” Tony says somewhat confidently and immediately gets blasted by an armor.

“You have failed Stark. Now witness your end.” Ultron says from thee suits.

I look around the wall and notice Tony not moving in his suit. I don’t get a chance to panic because his voice comes through indicating he’s not dead. “Ultron shorted out my system. Cover me while I reboot.”

“Sam, you know the systems better than anyone. What’s our next move?” Cap asks once he gets a moment of rest.

Sam lands next to him and retracts his wings. “Shield me. I’m going to attempt to override Ultron’s back door access.” I make my way back into the room to help continue the fight. “It’s risky, but-“

Cap interrupts Sam explanation. “Enough with the risks. There has to be a more viable way.” All the suits begin to power down because of Sam.

“Sorry. I was going too fast to stop.” He turns away from the computer as we all group around him. “But hey, it worked right?” A loud explosion causes a hole to form in the ceiling.

Tony’s suit finally reboots and he’s able to sit up and look around at us. “What’d I miss?”

“Uh just that.” Peter points to the Avenjet flying over the hole pointing its guns at us.

It starts to fire at us making us evacuate the lab. “Ultron’s going to drop my satellites out of orbit right on top of the world’s biggest cities.” Tony says as we all take cover behind a wall.

“How do we stop it?” I ask loudly over the firing.

“He’s got my Armors, my tower, and my satellites. But I always have one more trick up my sleeve.” Tony says. “The last protocol.”

“More secrets?” Cap asks like it’s actually a surprise Tony. Is keeping secrets.

“You’re surprised at this point?” Nat asks sarcastically.

Everyone makes their way to the next room as Tony stays behind. “Trust me on this one, guys.”

We make our way around the floor trying to avoid all the attacks from the Avenjet. We make it to the common room and the Avenjet follows us. The jet looses all its power and begins to fall but thankfully Thor and Hulk make their way to stop it from hitting the ground.

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Tony takes a few minutes to scan for Ultron and there’s no sign of him. “Told you I could stop him.” Tony says flying in with his suit, which is the only thing left from being destroyed in the tower. I sit on a giant piece if ruble with Clint by my side. Even with our arguments throughout the night, he’s still by my side. But I can tell we’re on different sides when it comes to Cap and Tony.

“You fried everything in the tower?” Sam asks in disbelief. “Jarvis? All of it?”

“Everything in the entire Stark network except the armor I currently have on.” Tony says placing his hands on his hips looking down. I can tell he’s a little disappointed but he’s relieved Ultron is gone. “It was the only way to make sure Ultron was purged completely.”

“Wow you’ve destroyed everything you spent your life working for.” Sam says softly.

“Not everything. I still have my team.” Tony gestures to everyone with a hopeful smile.

“This is exactly why I left.” Cap says disappointed. “This is the result of your risks, Tony. And I for one can’t be part of it.”

“Ok enough!” Peter says from his spot on the ceiling. He drops down in front of us feeling just as dissatisfied with the tow of them as I am. “Are you kidding me with all of this? You’re the Avengers.” Peter goes over to Tony first. “You lead like Hulk at a high school prom wearing two left shoes.” He passes by Hulk who doesn’t seem pleased with that comment, and makes his way to Cap. “And you. You can’t just leave your team. You’re Captain America, you’re the man that taught me that a team’s sum is greater than its parts.” He sighs giving up on them, and honestly I’ve given up on them too. “Forget it. Sorry Tony. Good luck leading Earth’s mightiest dysfunction.” Peter walks by me and gives my shoulder a soft squeeze. “See ya later sis.” With that said Peter shoots a web outside the broken window and swings away.

“He’s right.” Cap says after a minute. “I can’t just leave my team.” My eyes widened slightly at his words. Maybe there is hope for us after all. “Not in the hands of Tony Stark.” We all look at each other confused until Cap speaks again. “Who’s coming with me?”

Nat is the first to speak up. “I can’t stand by a commander who can’t stand by his troops.” She goes to stand by Cap’s side. “I’m with Cap.”

“You want to play by the book, Widow? Fine.” Clint stands leaving my side to be by Tony and my heart breaks a little. “But Tony and I write our own books.”

Sam is the next to speak. “Stark tech is the greatest system I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Nut you lost it all because you couldn’t see past your pride. I’m out Tony.” Sam goes to join Nat and Cap with a solemn expression.

Thor turns to Hulk with the same sad expression. “Shall we?” They both turn to each other. “Ware fare follows no rules, and nor does Stark.”

“Sam has the cookies.” Hulk says with sadness in his voice.

“So I’ll- I’ll see you around then.” Thor places a hand on Hulk’s shoulder and moves to Tony’s side and Hulk to Cap’s.

Everyone looks at me and I can’t decide. I look between the people who’ve become family to me over the past year. Then my eyes lock with Clint’s and is stand up with shaking hands. “I came onto the Avengers to learn about teamwork and what it’s like to be part of an elite group.” My voice begins to shake as I make my way to the same window where Peter left from. “And I can’t keep being a hero with any of you if this is what it’s come to.”

“(Y/n), what about us?” I hear Clint voice and turn to see he’s closer to me.

I hold back my tears and shoot a web to a nearby building and look away from him. “I’m sorry. I just don’t know anymore.” I swing away not giving him a chance to respond. My time as an Avenger is over.

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I swing for another 10 minutes and finally arrive at the familiar suburbs I grew up in. I land on the familiar porch and knock on the door. Once it opens aunt May is there to greet me. “(Y/n)? Are you ok? What happened?” It’s then that I let my tears fall and she wraps me in a hug. God I missed her hugs.

“I know it’s late,” My voice comes out soft and quiet. “But can I stay here, just for a few nights?”

She doesn’t hesitate bringing me into the house. “You don’t even need to ask dear.” She sits me on the couch and grabs a nearby blanket and wraps it around my shoulders. “Now, tell me everything that happened.” I ended up telling the whole thing, about the team and about Clint.

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Part 11: Crack in the system

It’s been a crazy month for us at Avengers tower. We’ve been collecting the six infinity stones making sure they didn’t end up in an evil aliens hands, his name was Thanos and I’ve never been more scared in my life. Once we defeated him the contingency plan was to have Tony’s robot Arsenal hold the stones powers to keep them away from anyone who wanted that power. But Arsenal turned into Ultron who faced the team before in the past. That was a week ago and we’ve heard nothing about Ultron for a while and it’s making me uneasy how everyone is so calm about this. I can tell Cap feels the same way, and it’s starting to cause strain between him and Tony. Right now we’re having a barbecue on the roof and Thor uses his lightning as a power source to cook the meat faster. I’m on the side sitting in the shade of an umbrella I brought reading a book. “Aw come on!” I hear Clint complain and when I look over at his direction I see Hulk has eaten all the hotdogs.

I chuckle and go back to my book. “There’s nothing sadder than a hungry man whose hot dog just got hulked.” I mutter under my breath. I read a few more pages of my book and feel someone sit next to me. When I look over to them I notice it’s Natasha. “Hey Nat, what’s up?” I say with a smile.

She gives a small smile back, when I joined she always gave me the cold shoulder but now that I’ve been on the team for a year she’s warmed up to me. “Oh nothing much. I just wanted to know what you and Clint are doing for your anniversary.”

“Shit, it’s been a year already?” My smile gets bigger at the thought, I set my book to the side and sit up. It feels like yesterday when me and Clint got together, now we’re heading into our one year together. “Honestly I have no idea. I wasn’t even sure on what to get him.”

“You’ve got him wrapped around your finger, I’m sure if you got him a rock he’d be happy.” Her words get me to laugh a little, but it’s true. Clint would definitely be happy with anything. “And just a heads up he’s totally going to make your anniversary memorable.” I believe her for that, every date me and Clint have been on he’s put more effort into our dates than my ex ever did. Honestly I’m more excited for this than I was for anything in my past.

Multiple explosions interrupt our peace and me and Nat go to join the rest of the team to look down at the city to see what’s causing the explosions. What we see catches me off guard, it’s a giant robot walking on four legs heading towards the tower. “Mission- Destroy Avengers.” It says loudly and shoots a small missile at the building causing it to shake.

The machine starts to climb onto the building and Tony takes off in his suit while Cap is on a hover cycle. I take my web shooters out of my pockets and put them onto my wrists while loading them with new webbing. “Quick, vicious, and concise. This has all the signs of an Ultron attack.” I say as Clint pulls out his bow and arrow.

Clint points it at the machine with the red light shinning on the end of the arrow. “I wouldn’t bet against Tony’s tech.”

“I thought Ultron was locked in Arsenal’s body.” Sam says from above with his wing pack on. He throws some of his wings down onto the machine but it does little damage.

“He’s an artificial intelligence that works like a computer virus.” Cap’s voice comes through on our coms. “He can take over all kinds of tech.” Cap throws his shield at the machine and it bounces off and flies back to him.

“If there’s a chance this is Ultron, shouldn’t we treat it like it is, you know just in case?” Sam asks as he makes his way down to join Cap and Tony.

“For fun let’s pretend it is. Activating Ultron protocols.” Tony’s command makes the whole building go into lockdown mode. “All tower data access is shut down.

“What about your suit?” I press on the button on the com in my ear to talk to Tony.

“Of course. I’m now a completely isolated local system.” Tony says.

Sam throws more wings at the machine. “And the rest of us?”

“Ultron can infiltrate anything tech,” Tony starts. “So make sure you don’t get into a game of tag, your it.” Tony shoots some missiles at the machine and it does more damage.

“Don’t have to remind me not to play games.” Cap jumps off his cycle and lets it crash into the machine. He succeeds in landing on it and uses his shield to destroy any of the rays blasting at him. The machine gets the better of him by blasting him from behind making Cap fall, but thankfully Sam catches him. It continues its ascend to the top of the tower.

Thor flies down the tower with his hammer and starts hitting the machine. “In Asgard, the penalties for going where you are not invited are harsh.” Thor is able to knock the machine down so it’s not as high as it was.

“That’s right buddy. Find your own barbecue.” Clint says as he shoots the ice arrow at the machine. This makes it fall to the ground but it shoots out one last beam at the tower where me, Nat, and Clint were standing.

The ground beneath us crumbles and we fall along with the robot. I shoot my webs at the robot and pull my self on top of one of its guns. “Here’s a tip: Don’t taunt the robot!”

“Lesson learned.” Clint says as we land harshly on the ground. The robot charges at Clint and before I can move Hulk makes his way and stops the robot before it could do more damage. “This does not make up for stealing all the hot dogs.” Hulk throws the machine far enough back for him and Clint to dodge any of its blasts.

Sam flies above the robot and scans for weaknesses. “The shielding is vulnerable in the middle of the legs. Let’s cut this thing off at the knees.”

“Already on it.” I run towards the robot and shoot a web near its knee. Nat hands me a small explosive as I pull myself onto the robot. I have enough time to stick it to the knee and get off of it just in time as Thor, Tony and Clint find ways to destroy the knees as well. There are four explosions and the robot lays on the ground defeated.

Tony lands on the ground safely and we all gather around him. “If this had been an Ultron attack, my app would have picked it up a mile away.” I am so tired of hearing about this so called great app he’s been working on, it keeps everything in me to not roll my eyes at him.

“Ultron’s more than just a computer virus.” Sam says. “He’s smart. Could he figure out a way to fool your detector?”

“Of course not, I created it.” There Tony goes again. But his next words make me really question him. “Whose side are you on?”

“Sam’s got a point.” Cap says stepping forward. “Anything you can throw at Ultron, he can throw right back.”

“You guys act like I’ve never met Ultron before.” Tony says sounding so sure of himself. “My app compensates for his smarts. Remember, he’s not the only high tech villain out there who wants to take down the avengers.” Tony walks over to the robot and takes out its main computer system and turns back to us with it in hand. “Let’s find out who sent this party crasher.”

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“You ok babe?” Clint asks me as we make our way back to the tower.

“Hmm? Yeah I’m fine.” I cross my arms and continue to walk as the team makes their way to Tony’s lab.

Clint wraps an arm around my shoulders and stops me from walking. Once the team is in Tony’s lab he speaks in a hushed tone. “Are you sure? Because you only cross your arms when you’re deep in thought. Talk to me.” He rubs his thumb lightly on my shoulders and it relaxes me a little.

“Have you noticed that Cap and Tony have some tension between them?”

His eyebrows furrow at my question and I bite my lip thinking I was just being paranoid. He notices this and gives me a reassuring smile. “Yeah there might be some tension. But this is Cap and Tony, they’ll work things out.” I give him a look that silently tells him I don’t believe him. “I know you’ve only been on the team for a little over a year now but I’ve been working with them for years there’s always going to be some tension.”

I uncross my arms and run a hand through my hair letting out a small sigh. “Yeah you’re right. I guess it’s just me still getting used to being on a team.”

Clint smiles and takes my hand in his and leads me to Tony’s lab. “Trust me this tension will cease to exist in no time.”

As we walk into the lab we see the team surrounding a screen with the computer system from the robot projected. “I’ll trust your app can detect Ultron,” Cap says. “But once we detect him, can we stop him?”

“I wouldn’t be a very good Tony Stark if I hadn’t thought of that.” Tony walks over to the screen and presses a few buttons which brings up an image of a triangle with a circle in the middle and three on the outside. “This piece of malware is the Ultron Destroyer. I’ll give you one guess what it does.”

“And he’s just going to invite you into his system to install it?” Nat asks placing a hand on her hip.

“That’s the beauty of having back door access to Arsenal.” Tony says with a smile. “The second Ultron shows I upload this and the Ultron intelligence goes bye, bye.”

“Will Arsenal survive?” I ask getting closer to Tony. I knew that the robot meant a lot to him, his father programmed that for him after all.

“Unlikely.” His smile falls a little but I can tell he’s keeping the pain down.

“Are you sure you’ll be able to pull the trigger?” Nat asks with concern. “Maybe someone else should hang onto the Ultron Destroyer.”

“Nay!” Thor immediately protests. “Arsenal is Stark’s father’s legacy. If someone must destroy the machine, it should be Stark. It is a matter of family honor.”

“I’ll do what I have to do.” Tony says.

We all look at each other not sure if he’s really ok with that. After a minute Sam speaks up. “You sure, Tony?”

Before Tony could answer Cap speaks. “Enough. He’s an avenger. If you say you can handle it, I believe you.”

“Thanks Cap.” Tony says gently. Clint nudges my elbow and smiles at me as if saying ‘I told you so’.

Sam looks at the computer part and brings up two new screens. “Tony you were right. The circuitry on this thing is specific to one manufacturer.”

Nat goes over and combines the two screens bringing up a new circuit board. “Hammer Industries. And this models only manufactured at one facility.” I internally shudder at the thought of seeing Justin Hammer again. The last time we met he was a bit of a creep.

“Well you can’t teach an old Justin Hammer new tricks.” Tony’s usual smile returned to his face. “And I’m not waiting for an invitation.”

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It doesn’t take long for us to get to Hammer’s old facility with the Avenjet. It’s the same one we came to when he built the Adaptoid, but he moved sometime ago. “How long has it been since Hammer used this place?” I ask.

“Government intelligence says the place is still active.” Nat answers.

Clint crosses his arms with a smile and looks at Nat. “Looks like your intelligence isn’t so intelligent, guess Hammer shut everything down and ran.”

There’s a loud explosion from the buildings roof, then a giant robot lands in front of us with a red color scheme. Next a bunch of little robots join at its side and Nat gives Clint an offensive look. “Don’t ever question my intelligence.”

“Point taken.” Clint says as he draws his bow and arrow.

The robots begin to fire at us and the team dodges as much as they can. I shoot some webbing at a small group of them but their blasts easily cut through them. “Hammer’s never been this aggressive. He’s changed his tactics.” Cap points out as he uses his shield to knock down the robots I shot my webs at. “Focus your attacks on the big guy. Looks like he’s controlling the rest of them.”

“And it looks like there’s somebody inside of it.” Sam says as he scans the big robot.

“Could Hammer be trying a version of his own Iron man suit?” I ask Tony as the robots begin to fire at us again. I try jumping onto one of the robots but it flings me into the facility making me hit my head. Clint finishes off his own group of robots and runs over to help me up.

Tony scoffs. “Figures. Hammer wouldn’t risk the time and money to develop his own design if he could steal someone else’s. Usually mine.” He flies over to the giant robot and shoots his own repulser beams.

“Break these dreadnoughts apart. If they’re in pieces Hammer can’t control them.” Cap orders to the team. We’re able to knock a few of them out on our own but more just come our way.

Tony is able to get the giant robot down and there’s a window for us to see Hammer in it. “Stark, help. Get me out of this thing.” Hammer sounded desperate.

“What?” Before Tony could question anything further the robots begin stands again and knocks him into the building.

“That wasn’t me. My robots just started acting on their own.” The robot continues to stand straighter as the rest of us surround it not letting our guards down. “This experimental battle armor formed around me and I’m trapped in here. I can’t control anything.”

“Yeah, what about the giant robot that attacked Avengers tower?” Sam asks as he lands next to me.

The robot throws a punch put way but we easily dodge it. “That’s where it went?” Hammer asks sounding genuinely confused.

“Why should we trust you?” Cap asks.

I see Nat hacking into one of the robots and a screen pops up showing that Hammer is telling the truth. “He’s telling the truth.”

On the coms I hear Tony speak. “Imagine that, Hammer not lying.”

“Hammer’s got this whole place on a closed network.” Sam says. “If we blast the source, it’ll fry computers dreadnoughts, the big guy, everything.”

“No! I asked you to help, not destroy my entire company.” Hammer immediately goes against what we’re planning. The robots we

“This isn’t a corporate negotiation.” Tony says seriously. “Thor, impress us with your grilling skills.”

“Everyone loves a cookout.” Thor smiles and waves his hammer in the air. Once it’s charged enough he slams it to the ground causing the ground to shake and the lightning to fry all the robots.

“I’m ruined.” Hammer says as the robot he’s in falls to its knees. “You’ll answer to my board Stark.” Tony walks over to him and helps Hammer out of the contraption. “I’ll own Stark Industries after this.”

“I’ve never heard anyone say thank you like that before.” Tony says. “And before anyone asks again, no this wasn’t Ultron. All tech has a signature if you know how to trace it.” We all gather around Tony and Nat brings up a screen on her blasters to see what Tony sees. “This one for example leads right to-“

“A.I.M.” Nat finishes for him. “It’s not in Shield files, it must be a secret base.”

“Advance Idea Mechanics, evil tech organization not connected to Ultron.” Tony objects believing Nat was wrong.

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We end up flying the Avenjet to the coordinates anyway despite Tony’s protests. We end up arriving on a deserted island with Nat leading the way. “Why do evil scientists always live on beautiful tropical islands?” Clint mutters to himself. “Why don’t we live on a beautiful tropical island?”

“Tropical islands don’t have pizza, remember? We went over this.” I tell him with a smile and he matches mine.

“The main base has a blind side.” Nat states interrupting our conversation. “There’s no entrance so it’s not guarded. But scans indicate a weak spot in the exterior wall.”

“So we blast our way in.” Clint says.

“No, smash.” Hulk says putting his fist into his palm.

Cap quickly shuts down those ideas. “We can’t be reckless. A.I.M will have defenses at the ready.”

“And despite Tony’s confidence,” I say. “I still think Ultron could be behind this.”

Thor immediately comes to Tony’s defense. “Tony Stark would never be outsmarted by a mere robot. Hulk on the other hand-“ Thor gestures to Hulk and he responds by hitting the tree they stand by making a coconut fall on Thor’s head his helmet protecting him.

We continue to walk towards where we think the hideout is with Cap leading us this time. “A.I.M had the advantage of an entrenched position. We’re better off splitting up and targeting all sides at once.”

“Why play it safe?” Clint questions. “Sorry Cap, I think I’m on Tony’s side.”

I raise an eyebrow at Clint’s confession. “Again, there are sides?” I could never choose between Cap or Tony, I’ve always been able to work on both their plans. But his words somehow send a gust of betrayal my way.

He gives me a regretful look, but he doesn’t get to say anything because a voice interrupts our conversation. “There are always sides.” We look around and are already on guard. We don’t see him anywhere but his voice is everywhere. “And humans are on the losing one.” Guns begin to pop out of nowhere and point in our direction, most of them with a screen and Ultron’s face on them. “The Avengers’ organic data is to be purged.”

“You said your scanners didn’t detect him.” Cap says to Tony. Tony doesn’t at all respond to what Cap says, nor does he respond to the guns firing at us.

“So much for your Ultron detector, Tony.” Nat says.

“Told you Ultron could find a way to trick the system.” Sam says.

I shoot some of my webs at the guns to stop them from firing, while Clint shoots whatever arrows he has at the ones on my opposite end. “Now’s not really the time for I-told-you-so’s.” Clint says and we both duck at a some new firing coming our way.

“Hulk can you get me to hire ground.” Clint asks.

“What do you think?” Hulk asks as he takes Clint and jumps to a higher place.

I make my way to Tony who’s not making a move to avoid the firing. “You knew Ultron was here, didn’t you?” My voice comes out more harsh than I intended.

“Look I had a suspicion, but it was only a faint reading. He’s outsmarting my detector.” Tony says and it’s hard to tell what he’s thinking when he has his suit on.

Cap comes over and covers us with his shield. “If you know where he is, then upload the Ultron Destroyer.”

“I can’t he’s evading my scans.” Tony uses his repulser to fire back at the guns. “I need to make physical contact with his body. Back me up.”

“Get to the base, we’ll cover you.” I say putting as much trust as I can into Tony. At this point I don’t know if I can trust him anymore. If he knew something he should’ve said something.

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It didn’t take long for us to finish up outside and follow Tony into the base. When we get there Tony is on the ground being smashed by giant mechanical snakes controlled by Ultron who’s hooked up to a machine. “Tony, you get Ultron we’ll take care of the snakes.” Cap says.

Ultron unplugs from the machine and flies towards Tony as he does the same. We fight the snakes without many problems but as we fight I look over and Tony is loosing to Ultron. When Cap finishes with his snake he throws his shield at Ultron and calls out to him. “You fight one of us, you fight us all.”

“Very well.” Ultron says as he flies down and attacks all of us one by one while Tony hangs from the wires Ultron was just at. I shoot some webs over his eyes but it does no good, he takes the webs off his eyes like it’s nothing and knocks me to the side. Clint shoots several explosive arrows but it does no damage. “Loyalty or a lost cause appears admirable to you humans.” Ultron blasts Clint knocking him down next to me. “In reality, it is inefficient.”

“I’ll choose loyalty over efficiency any day.” Cap says as he throws his shield at Ultron.

Hulk joins his side and throws Ultron to the side. “I’m with Cap.”

We all do our best to fight off Ultron as Tony is able to free himself from the wires. With our combined attacks we’re able to do some damage to Ultron, but it’s not enough. Ultron holds out his hands getting ready to blast us. “Seven human viruses ready to be eradicated.”

“Something about humanity you’ll never understand, Ultron.” Cap says as he slowly gets off the ground.

“Enlighten me.” Ultron says as his hands get brighter.

I see Tony in the background grab his Ultron Destroyer from the ground and quietly makes his way towards Ultron. Cap continues his speech. “Friends, they always have your back.” Just as he finished Tony snuck behind Ultron and placed the destroyer on his back causing Ultron to fall to the ground. Tony presses a button on his device making Cap and the rest of us worried. Cap is the first to approach him. “What are you doing Tony? You destroyed Ultron, right?”

“Not exactly.” Tony says with no other elaboration.

“How not exactly are we talking here?” I ask stepping closer to stand next to Cap.

“I didn’t use the Ultron Destroyer to its full potential, only about 95% should knock out Ultron long enough to save Arsenal.” Tony says as he continues to work.

My eyes widen at Tony’s words. He said he could do it and completely lied to our faces. “Tony, you assured us you would take down Ultron when you found him.” Cap says feeling just as infuriated as I am.

“No I assured you I would do what was necessary. I can fix this.” Tony says.

“We know Arsenal is important to you,” I say stepping in with urgency in my voice. “But we’re talking about the safety of the world here.”

“I need you to trust me. I can stop Ultron and save Arsenal.” Tony get’s deeper into Arsenal’s motherboard.

“Just fry him now before he reboots.” I say growing angry.

“Nat how many times does Tony have to save the planet before you trust him?” Clint said joining the conversation. “He’s got this.” I can’t believe he’s ok with this. I know I should trust Tony but this feels like everything is being torn apart in front of me.

“Just eleven more seconds.” Arsenals voice comes through with a ‘Hello Tony’ followed bu Ultron’s ‘Goodbye Tony’. Ultron blasts Tony sending him flying back towards us.

“Pathetic human emotions have rendered you ineffective, Stark.” Ultron says as he stands to his full height fully recovered. “Ultron lives.” He presses a button on his wrist causing a self destruct system to the base. He’s able to escape through a trap door in the floor leaving us in the building.

“There’s no time to track him.” Cap says with urgency in his voice. “Avengers pull back.”

“Way ahead of you Cap.” Nat says as she presses some buttons on her stingers. “Avenjet’s on its way.” The Avenjet gets there in time and we’re able to get in and escape the base as it explodes behind us.

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When we get back to the tower Cap and Tony have an argument which causes Cap to quit the team. I’ve never seen anything this bad with them, there’s no trust anymore with Tony and I don’t know how to feel about that. As I make my way to my room I remember that Clint sided with Tony the whole time, and while I loved the man- wait do I love him? Of course I do, but today’s been exhausted and I can’t even think about telling him that now, especially when he sided with Tony. I reach for the handle of my door when I hear my name. “Hey Spidey.” I turn around and see Clint with a sheepish smile on his face. “Can we talk? I know today’s been exhausting but I wanted to explain myself for earlier.”

“Yeah we can talk.”

“I just want you know, no matter what happens between the team I don’t want it to affect us. I mean who knows how bad it could get with them, but when it comes to you I don’t want to lose you.” I can hear the genuine concern in his voice and after today I needed to hear those words. “Plus it’d be pretty sucky if we broke up before our anniversary.” He laughs softly and I join him on that.

“I agree, and I don’t want what the team’s going through to screw us up either. Just promise you wont side against me.”

He takes my hand and raises it and presses a small kiss to the back of it. “I promise.”

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AA Clint Barton x Reader

Part 10: Back to the Learning Hall

Clint’s POV

Today is laundry day in Avengers tower and I’m hoping I don’t get picked for it. We draw straw’s on who does the load for the week and I was picked last time. I see (y/n) come in with a bag of her laundry and sets it on the table with a frown on her face. “This is ridiculous, not to mention highly unnecessary.” She says as Hulk sets his clothes down next.

“It’s a weekly chore we share Spidey, just hope the straws don’t pick you.” I say as Tony holds out the straws to me. I pick one out and let out a sigh of relief. “Yes!” Cap draws next and he’s safe, along with Hulk Thor and (y/n).

Sam is the last to choose and he got the shortest straw. “I drew the short straw last weekend.” Sam complains.

“Cleaning helps discipline us, Sam.” Cap starts to lecture. “Drawing straws isn’t a punishment, it’s duty. But we’ll all pitch in.”

There’s a trumpet affair that rings through out the tower and I look around. “Not my ringtone.” I immediately say once it’s done.

Thor looks to me with a smile. “It’s Asgardian scroll delivery, trans-dimensional mail.” Thor heads to his room to get his mail.

Me and Hulk look at each other and smile wanting to go see what Thor received. “You coming Spidey?” I call out to (y/n).

“No thanks, you guys ave fun.” She replied with a smile while she goes to sit on the couch.

I quickly jog over to her and kiss her cheek gently. “If you say so.” I said with a smile and start to walk away.

“You guys have fun.” I hear her say as me and Hulk leave.

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Me and Hulk meet up with Thor in his room while he reads the scroll. He’s got a frown on his face as he’s reading and I have a feeling he’s not happy with whatever is in that mail. I pull out my new grapple arrow hoping to cheer him up. “New grapple arrow! Want to come watch me test it on Hulk’s face?”

Thor doesn’t respond which worries me and Hulk. “You hear us?” Hulk asks first. “We’re gonna hit stuff.”

I shoot my grapple arrow at the scroll which surprises Thor and I bring the scroll into my hands. “And it works. This the T-mail you got?” I start to read it despite Thor’s protest. “We proudly call on Thor Odinson as honorary guest of the Learning Hall Games. Cool a vacay, let me pack my bags.”

“Asguard?” Hulk takes the scroll from my hands to read it himself. “Better things to hit, I’m in.”

“I will not be attending!” Thor snatches the scroll away from Hulk in an upset mood, and turns away with the scroll clutched into his hand. “There are too many threats here.”

I raise my eyebrows surprised at his words. I smile as I try to cheer him up. “Woah Thor, you are like the prom king and football captain all rolled into one. Reunions were made for people like you.”

Thor puts his hands on his hips and mentally debates about it. He then turns back to us slightly a frown on his face. “You do not understand.”

“I understand your school reunion sounds way more fun than watching Tony talk to Arsenal’s robot head for the zillionth time. It’s seriously unnerving.” I say with a slight shiver at the thought.

Thor fully turns to us as he speaks. “The Learning Hall was no mere school. Everyday was war. People banded together and challenged their peers for superiority.”

I cross my arms as he describes what is exactly a school. “Yeah that’s school.”

“Well, I guess it is only in the banquet hall.” Thor slowly starts to consider going.

“Whatever that is.” I say uncrossing my arms. “Now come on let’s do this!” Thor smiles and holds his hand out for his hammer. Once it’s in hand he holds it out to open a portal. “This is going to be fun.” I say as we all jump into the portal.

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(Y/n) POV

Me and Natasha are in her flying car responding to an emergency, some civilians are trapped in a building on fire with no way out. Cap was getting them to the roof just as me and Nat are flying in. “How are we looking?” Nat pressed a button on her car to communicate with Cap. Tony discovered that someone is using the space stone, one of the six infinity stones, to cause earthquakes on earth. We don’t know where Hulk Thor or Clint went so the rest of us are on our own.

“Not good.” Cap’s voice comes through the speakers. “Fire’s contained to the top two floors, but it’s moments from becoming a bigger problem. That earthquake caused a lot of damage.” Nat looks around the roof and moves the flying car to the water container. She shoots two ropes to the top of the container and starts to pull with the car trying to get it to fall. I stand in my seat and shoot some webs to the container and also help to pull while Cap uses as much strength to push the container down.

We successfully get the water to pour into the hole in the building. “Hopefully Tony discovered who’s using the space stone before another quake hits.” I say as Cap joins me and Nat in her car to look for any other disasters.

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Clint’s POV

We make it to the Learning Hall after a slight hiccup with Thor’s portal, Asguard is as beautiful as Thor says it is. I wish (y/n) was here to see it. “Alright time to see where you got your learn on.” I said to Thor with a smile.

Thor becomes hesitant and quickly stops me and Hulk from entering the hall. “I really must insist that we head straight through to the festivities in the banquet hall. I am the Odinson after all.” He gives us a nervous smile.

“Aw come on, just a little peek on our way by.” I said walking past him.

Hulk walks beside me a smirk on his face. “Better be embarrassing pictures.”

“B-but the banquet- wait there are cookies!” Thor sighs and begrudgingly follows us into the hall.

We get into the school and I immediately notice one thing, it’s huge! “This was your school?” I ask feeling amazed by the scene.

“Uh, yes.” Thor hesitated. “But we really shouldn’t dally. What we seek is in the banquet hall toward-“

Before he could finish his sentence I interrupt him. “Yeah, yeah, yeah just give me a minute.” I could tell Thor was embarrassed about us being here but I really wanted to learn more about my teammate, or rather embarrass him more. We stop in front of a trophy case and there are pictures like Hulk wanted. But I notice they’re all of Loki, Thor’s younger adopted brother. “Why is Loki everywhere on this wall?” I hear Thor groan softly and start reading out what’s on the trophies. “Energy manipulation first place Loki. Spell casting first place Loki. Learning Hall games first place Loki.”

Me and Hulk look to Thor who now has a solemn look on his face. “Yes, Loki was very talented in all manners of learning.” He crosses his arms and avoids looking at us. “Which makes it all the more tragic that one as smart as he is trapped in the warriors’ afterlife of Valhalla.”

Hulk looks to Thor noticing something. “Where’s your name?”

Hulk’s words make me raise an eyebrow now noticing that he’s right. “Thor, tell me you graduated crazy magic school.”

Thro sighs and uncrosses his arms and finally looks at us. “I would have, but my father he needed my strength on the battlefield, and- and-“ Thor couldn’t finish his sentence feeling defeated.

“And you didn’t graduate.” Hulk finished for him.

Thor nodded his head. “I left before the final day of the Learning Hall games. I did not in your words, graduate.”

I look over Thor’s shoulder and see a misty figure and slightly panic. “Question- is this place haunted?”

“Yes, this place haunts me often.” Thor said not noticing the ghostly figure behind him.

“Oh good, so that’s normal then?” I point to the ghostly figure behind him.

Thor looks over there shocked. “Loki? But you’re trapped in Valhalla. How are you doing this?” Loki’s ghostly figure walks into the next room calmly and me, Thor and Hulk follow after him.

“Why’re we chasing ghosts?” I say in a panicked tone. As soon as we get past the doors they close behind us. “Aw come on!”

I start to bang on the doors but Thor’s voice stops me. “It is no use. Once sealed, those doors will not open. This whole thing must be another of Loki’s schemes.”

I turn to face him. “You mean the reunion was a ruse? I was tricked into school? Man my 15-year-old self would be really disappointed in me right now.”

“He has forced our hand. There is only one way out.” Thor said in a serious tone.

Him and Hulk started walking down the hall and I followed closely behind. “I don’t like the way you said that.”

As we walk Thor starts to explain what we need to do. “A portal lies at the center of the school. However, to got to it we must complete the learning hall games.”

I look to him confused. “What do you mean we?”

“A leader is only as good as the warriors he chooses. Three are meant to compete, hence the Warriors Three.”

“Enough talk!” Hulk said in his usual angry voice. “How hard could it be?”

“I do not yet know,” Thor says. “But once we cross the threshold there is no turning back.” We walk into the next room and the doors shut behind us again. As soon as they shut there’s a low growl that comes from three large wold entering from another room across from us. “Only one warrior may compete per challenge.”

“I so got this.” Hulk says smiling as he steps in front of us. He roars at them and they each attack Hulk one at a time.

Hulk throws one of the wolves our way and it almost attacks us but we dodge in time. “Easy boy!” I yell to the wolf and draw out my bow and an explosive arrow.

Before I could shoot Thor’s voice stops me. “No, it’s Hulk’s challenge. Evade but never engage. That is the second rule of the games.”

“What’s the first?” I ask as I put my bow and arrow away.

“Don’t fail. That’s a one way portal to Valhalla.”

“Why couldn’t this be a multiple choice test?”

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(Y/n) POV

Me and the team have been helping with disasters around the city for hours with no breaks. We’re just finishing up helping two people out of a car when a semi was almost on top of them. “What happened to our big guns? And Clint?” Natasha asks once we’ve all gathered together.

“According to Jarvis Thor took a portal to Asgard with Clint and Hulk in tow.” Tony explains as another earthquake hits. Should I be upset my boyfriend left earth without telling me? Probably, but we got other things to deal with. A building starts to crumble and debris starts to fall. Sam throws some of his wings at the debris making them into smaller bits. “Quakes are intensifying. Earth’s going to shake rattle and roll out of existence if another one hits.”

“Thor’s portal has to be tied to the Space Stone. The first quake hit exactly when he used it.” Sam explains.

“And we can’t reach him. Unless someone’s got an Asgardian cell number for him.” Tony says as a portal opens in the sky.

We all look up and see Asgard moving towards us. “Looks like Asgard came to us.” Cap says.

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Clint’s POV

“Uh Hulk, hurry with the smashing!” I call out to Hulk who’s still fighting the wolves. Every time he throws one off him the other two attacks, while the one he throws is in mine and Thor’s direction. We keep dodging them and I’m getting sick of it. Once all the wolves are knocked out I stand and wipe the sweat off my eyebrow. “Besides the minor annoyance of running away, these trials should have been easy for you Thor.” Now that I think about it I probably should’ve told (y/n) where I was going. Oh well I’ll apologize later.

There’s a diabolical laugh from above us coming from Loki’s ghostly figure. “One trial down, two to go.”

“Loki, how are you doing this?” Thor asks in a serious tone.

“Oh it’s amazing what one can do when forcing realms to collide.” Loki’s ghost form floats down in front of us and hovers slightly above the ground still. Hulk tries to punch Loki but his fists go right through him. “Oh how I wonder if you’ll be able to complete what All-Father Odin sought to hide away you away from.”

Loki’s figure turns to Thor with a smirk. “Odin did no such thing. I was needed on the battle field.” Thor defends himself with some hesitance.

“Oh, years of war and that was the day Odin pulls you?” Loki’s tone is teasing and you can clearly see the tension and anger in Thor. “Coincidence is a fool’s explanation.”

“Be gone trickster and leave us to our games!” Thor tries to hit Loki the same way Hulk in anger.

“The games are just beginning.” Loki’s. Form disappears and the last thing we hear from him is his laugh.

“Ok. So how do we get to the next chamber?” I ask and just as I finished my question the fire near us goes out and the floor opens beneath us causes all of us to fall. “Stupid question!” Thor flies with his hammer and is able to catch Hulk, I shoot my grapple arrow at the wall and I’m able to swing over to a ledge. “Hey Thor, give us some light will ya?”

“Aye.” Thor lands with Hulk on another ledge and swings his hammer in the air causing a small glow lightning to light the area.

I hear a low growl from beneath me and I look over the edge hoping the small light could help me see what was there. “Uh, anyone else hear that?” I can hear Hulk and Thor discussing something but I’m too distracted by the giant serpent coming my way. I finally put it together and realize this is my challenge. “Hi buddy.” I say nervously to the serpent and chuckle nervously. In response it hisses and lunges at me. I’m able to dodge it by shooting my grapple arrow at the wall and swing away. “You wanna chew on something,” I land on a far away ledge and shoot an explosive arrow. “Chew on this.” The serpent blows fire at me and I go from ledge to ledge to avoid it. “Ok now you’re starting to get on my nerves.” I shoot another arrow at him and continue to dodge the fire it blows at me. I get to another ledge and am able to switch the arrow tips with an electric one and shoot that arrow at the serpent.

“I get little wolves, he gets a dragon.” I hear Hulk pout from a safe place above me.

“Alright scaly really hoping we have one thing in common,” I say as I get out an oil arrow. “That neither of us can fly.” Once the serpent lunges at me I shoot the arrow at the ground and jump to another ledge just as the serpent slips on the oil. It tries wrapping around a pillar but some oil is still on it and its now holding onto the pillar with its mouth. I shoot one more explosive arrow at a rock which lands on the serpent making it fall to the ground defeated.

I let out a sigh of relief and make my way to the ground with Hulk and Thor joining me. “Not bad, short stack.” Hulk teases me. “These trials ain’t so hard.”

“Only one trial remains.” Thor says as we make our way into the next room.

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(Y/n)’s POV

“Loki’s trying to jailbreak the afterlife?” I ask Tony once we regroup in the avenjet. I’ve only seen Loki once through news when he attacked New York one time and he seemed very threatening. It’s no wonder they sent him to a place with no escape.

“Loki has back doors into various realms.” Tony starts as he’s looking at a screen on the jet. “Maybe there’s a way into Asgard from Valhalla.”

Sam walks over and looks at the screen with me and Tony. “But we can’t get into Asgard unless we’re Asgardian.”

Tony thinks for a moment then pulls up a hologram of Mjolnir. “Then it’s time to improvise. We’ll get Thor’s pet, Bilgy to let us into Asgard with a hologram of his hammer as soon as the next portal is open.” We all look at each other like he’s crazy, but then again he’s never let us down.

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Clint’s POV

“You’re up butterscotch.” Hulk shoves Thor forward.

Thor stumbles a little but quickly composes himself. “I’m ready. What chamber is this Loki?”

Loki’s figure pops up from the side of the room his arms crossed over his chest. “The first strength, the second agility, the third mind. Come now brother.” Loki’s tone turns menacing once he gets to the third challenge. His figure floats over to the statue with the giant hammer in front of us. “If I can do it, surely you can too. Where’s that greatness Odin saw when he handed the keys to the kingdom?”

“Lies spill from you like venom.” Thor says as he goes to stand in front of the statue.

“What worth have you ever had to prove Odinson?” Loki’s figure moves away from the statue to float in front of Thor. “What makes you worthy of this kingdom, of that hammer?” Loki’s tone turns into anger.

“You’re about to find out.” Thor says calmly as he walks through Loki’s figure.

Once Thor is in front of the statue it comes to life and speaks in a deep voice. “If my opposite given free, you shall never know me. If given effort, you may. What am I?” Not to be selfish but I am glad I didn’t get this chamber, I’m terrible at riddles.

“Riddles?” Thor asks turning to Loki’s figure.

“Indeed. Given a little flair by yours truly.” Loki says with a smirk.

“Should’ve brought my joke book.” I say casually.

Loki uses his magic to sprout large tree branches from the floor and makes them hold me and Hulk against the wall. “Come now, no cheating.” Loki’s tone turns holds a finger to his lips and the branches move to cover mine and Hulks mouths. I struggle but it’s no use, the hold is too strong.

“Opposite given free, given effort, I may know you?” Thor muttered to himself in concentration. “I don’t- you’re failure.” The statue in front of him crumbles to dust showing he passed the first riddle.

“There may be something besides that horrid helmet weighing your neck down after all.” Loki insults Thor with a smile. Loki’s ghost form flys over to the next statue and merges into it making the statue come alive. The statue begins to speak in the same low voice. “I stand tall but fall short, worthy but disregarded, my land strong and yet home. Who am I?”

Loki’s figure appears next to Thor again and he looks to Loki like it’s an obvious answer. “Worthy but disregarded? This brother is what you think of me.” Thor looks back to the statue and answers with confidence. “You’re Thor Odinson.”

“No.” The statue answers quickly. Some branches appear at Thor’s feet and wrap around his ankles, legs and arms keeping him from escaping. He gets pulled down to his knees and once secure the statue takes its hammer and slams it on top of Thor.

“Loki chuckles as he appears to Thor’s eye level. “It’s always about you, isn’t it? Hope this doesn’t hurt too little.”

The branches disappear and Thor tries to pick up his hammer won’t budge. I struggle against the branches wanting to help him but it’s no use. “Failure, Thor Odinson.” The statue says as he continues to hit Thor.

“Odin was right.” Loki says standing over Thor. “You simply were not worthy to finish the trials. You’re dim, no brain of your own.” The statue continues to hit Thor as he desperately tries to lift his hammer. “You’re not worthy Thor. The only thing of worth are the confident lies that Odin has fed your mind.” Loki makes his way to the top of the stairs. “Your failure opened the gates to my prison.” A bright light appears at the top of the stairs and the real Loki walks out of it with an evil smirk on his face and clutching the Space Stone to his chest, along his side are a bunch of warrior skeletons. “The Space Stone could always transport me out of Valhalla. I just needed a failure like you to open a portal. Thank you for getting the door.” The skeleton army makes their way down the stairs and surrounds Thor as the statue continues to hit him.

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(Y/n)’s POV

Sam is working on getting his wing pack onto Bilgy and I attach a rope from him to Nat’s flying car. “Cross your fingers,” Sam calls out. “I’ve never used my wing pack on something this big before.”

I finishing attaching the end of the rope onto the car and get in the back seat with Natasha as Tony and Cap sit in the front seat. “Are you sure this is going to work?” I ask as I buckle my seatbelt then pull on the end to make it tighter.

“We need an Asgardian to get us between realms, Bilgy here couldn’t be more Asgardian.” Sam joins us in the car as Tony speaks. Tony brings up a hologram of Thor’s hammer. He hovers it in front of Bilgy making him go after it.

Tony turns on the jets in the car as Bilgy pulls us to Asgard and I hear Nat say “This is going to be an embarrassing way to die.” There’s a big flash of light as we finally enter Asgard.

We crash through a building and land harshly on the ground. I stand up once I’ve gotten myself together and hear Thor speak. “You found us?” I look over to him kneeling on the ground and he looks worn out, and not the usual worn out when he finishes a heroic battle, but more so defeated.

“Looks like you could use a hand.” Cap says as he walks to stand beside Thor.

I pull my hair back into a ponytail (Sorry if you got short hair) and make my way to stand by my team. “Thor what’s the situation?”

“Everything I’ve been told is a lie. I-I’m not worthy of Mjolnir.” Thor said in a defeated tone.

A bunch of portals open up in front of us as Loki speaks. “How about you all show me how worthy you are Avengers, while I show you the true strength of the Space Stone?”

“Avengers Assemble!” Cap shouts and we all begin to attack the skeleton army.

As we fight I notice Thor still kneeling on the ground. It looks like whatever happened before we arrived really got to him. I get distracted noticing Thor’s defeated gaze I didn’t notice Loki appear in front of Clint. I run over and try kicking Loki out of the way but he quickly disappears. Clint looks over at me with a small smirk. “Thanks for trying anyway spidey.”

I give a quick nod and we fight side by side with any skeletons coming our way. “Thor, get in the game.” I call out to Thor who’s still kneeling on the ground. I see Sam go over to talk to Thor and give him a small pep talk.

I didn’t notice the skeleton by my side until Clint shoots an arrow in my direction and I see webbing come out of it. I look over to him shocked and surprised he knew the recipe for it. “It took a while but I finally was able to make web arrows in honor of you. Ya like it?” Clint asks as he shoots an explosive arrow at a small group of skeletons.

“I love it.” I say with a smile. We continue to fight the skeletons but they wont stop coming. I see Thor got his fighting spirit back and fights with Loki. While me ad the rest of the team fight the skeletons they all collapse on the ground. I look over and see that Loki is on the ground defeated. Thor takes off the necklace Loki was wearing and throws it to the side.

Tony takes the stone and holds it carefully so he doesn’t set anything off. Thor stands with a hand on Loki’s shoulders. “I will be back my friends, once I have him in his cell we can go.” Thor swings his hammer and flies off with Loki.

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One week later…

“I thought Hulk’s clothes smelled bad, but Tony’s armor is in need of serious ventilation.” Clint complains as he walks in with a mask over his face and everyone’s dirty laundry in his arms.

“I see the straws chosen who’s worthy.” I say with a teasing smile and Clint gives me a playful glare. I’m sure if it were anyone else he’d talk back so I can practically get away with anything with him.

Thor walks in a proud smile on his face while carrying a large trophy. “First place, Thor Odinson for completing the Learning Hall Games in record-breaking trial time.” He holds up a scroll as well and laughs proudly. “It’s knowledge achieved later in life, but perhaps school wasn’t so bad after all.”

Hulk walks in with his gamma phone and holds it up to Thor catching him off guard. “One for the wall, say cheese.” Hulk laughs and shows everyone the photo.

“Good job Thor, now if you’ll excuse me I’ve got some laundry to do.” Clint said as he goes to do the laundry.

I get up from my spot at the table and follow him. “Hold on, let me help you.”

“You don’t need to.” He says with a smile. “You drew the longest straw.”

“I honestly couldn’t care less. I just like being near you.” We make it to the laundry room and he sets the clothes down. “Plus I want to know how you got my webbing recipe.”

“What makes you think I didn’t steal it?” He kneels down and starts separating the whites and colors. I tilt my head and look at him with a smile knowing he’d never steal. He notices my look and chuckles. “Ok fine I might’ve…borrowed a small container of your webs and worked off of that. But I swear I returned it before you could notice. I wanted it to be a surprise.”

My heart warms at his words, it was rare I got surprises especially as nice as this. “You still could’ve asked.” I mumble and look down now feeling shy.

He stands up full and wraps an arm around my shoulders. “Noted.” He spoke softly and kissed my cheek. “Did you still want to help me?” He asks once he pulls away.

I look up and nod with a smile. “Of course.” With that we both start working on the laundry for the next hour.