a/n: Having finally got round to seeing the film, I have strayed away from my usual fanfic haunts. This is for Elerrina Star. I suggest you have a look at her fics:-)
I neither own nor make any money from any aspect of the Avengers.
Fic refers to events in the film. Point of view should, I hope, become clear.
Unexpected
A doctor, expert in his field,
Who hopes he can't be found.
A tinder box, a lighted fuse,
A monster gone to ground.
Anonymous obscurity,
A life lived out alone;
A constant struggle, making sure
His secret stays unknown.
His future lacks companionship;
No family, no friend;
A marginal existence
Which a bullet could not end.
~0~
Dragged helpless from his bolt-hole,
Forced to face the world again,
Aware that every prejudice
And wariness remain.
Containment, isolation,
Constant vigilance, no choice.
A pistol cocked at every
Change of mood or tone of voice.
Men whisper, keep their distance,
Back away, leave words unsaid,
In case control is shattered
And that monster rears his head.
~0~
But, sometimes life is altered
From an unexpected source.
A friendless, lonely path
Is gently nudged to change its course.
An eye to eye intelligence,
Is somehow standing near;
Quite unafraid to tease and prod
And face what might appear.
And underneath a hedonistic,
Superficial crust,
And reckless curiosity;
A core of simple trust.
~0~