Matt was awoken to the sound of an engine flying overhead, panic instantly coursed through his brain. It was only two hours after he had found the motel, and he already had to leave.
The door flew open with a thought and Matt was gone, soaring into the air. Landing in the parking lot was a giant plane like vehicle he recognized from the news, it was a S.H.I.E.L.D craft. Now Matt felt real fear fall on him, he knew that he had angered a lot of people with the fight in Seattle, but S.H.I.E.L.D? That was truly terrifying. He turned his head and continued his escape until a roar filled his ears. A flash of red filled his vision making him panic and lose control.
The ground came quickly as he lost his concentration. Matt thrust his hands out in desperation and slammed into the ground. It didn't hurt as bad as it could've, didn't mean it didn't hurt a lot though. He heard a snap in his gut as a rip snapped from the force, and crush sounded from his left wrist. The sounds around Matt became blurred but sharply focused as he jumped up. The fear he felt before now grew tenfold, he was expected a squad of soldiers not this.
"Hello, Matt." Captain America said stepping forward, Matt took an equal step back. His wrist and torso screamed in pain but he had to be focused, he was being attacked by The Avengers, he couldn't lose it now.
"How do you know my name?" Matt asked taking a few more steps back. He knew the answer to that already but he knew he had to buy some time.
"It doesn't matter, we just want to talk to you," The Captain said as he followed Matt, "you're hurt, we can help you." Matt wasn't sure what to do, he could fight them, and lose. He could run, and get caught. He decided his best bet was the last. In a flash he was rocketing toward the clouds.
As he thought he reached salvation the same roar sounded behind him, now he knew that sound. It was Iron Man he was no match for rockets. Now Matt wasn't scared, he was filled with dread. Seven months on the run and now it was over, he was going to die.
"That wasn't smart, brainiac." The Iron's voice sounded behind him. He turned and sent all his might at the suited man but he knew that his injury was starting to affect him. Why wasn't he healing already? He didn't seem to do anything to the Iron Man as the metal wrist shot forward and grabbed his own. A scream of pain tore from his chest as the broken wrist was gripped hard. All momentum was lost and his other wrist was grabbed and forced behind his back. "It would be best to calm down, don't you think?"
It was fast flight back to the motel where the other Avengers sat. Matt felt his fear grow again as they grew closer, he squirmed and tried to break free until the hold on his broken wrist tightened making him scream again.
"Hey! Tony, ease off will you?" Captain America said stepping forward and taking Matt's shoulder. The grip on his wrist finally let go making him bring his wrist to his chest protectively. While the hand on his shoulder felt like help, he knew it meant that all the running was done. He was going to die, they were going to kill him, or lock him up.
"Please don't kill me." Matt muttered, the words leaving his lips without him knowing. The Captain instantly looked at him with surprise.
"That's not why we're here, Matt. We came to help you." Captain America told him.
"Steve, are we going to the Tower?" Hawkeye said at the console.
"Yeah, he's injured and still needs his rest. Let's go to the Tower." The Captain, Steve, said. "Alright, kid, lets get you fixed up."
Avenger Tower:
"A broken rib and wrist, along with a few cuts and bruises. You should be fine though." A medic at the Avengers Tower said smiling to Matt before walking off. Steve sat in the corner watching Matt put his shirt on over his bandaged torso. His wrist was in a brace and made the process even more difficult. Steve reached to help but was only met with feared eyes staring at him. The Avenger's didn't make the best introduction, that was obvious, but they had really scared the kid.
"You need help getting to your room?" Steve offered but Matt quickly shook his head before limping to the door that Tony had showed Matt as his room. Each step caused another wave of pain from within Matt, sure all his cuts were healing fine, he bones? Not at all. It was beginning to get irritating as he finally stepped into his room.
The door shut behind Matt leaving Steve to his thoughts. They had really messed up, the mission was to convince Matt to let them help him, instead they had made him scared and hurt. It was no wonder that Matt didn't want their help, with anything. Steve sighed and walked down the hall.
The doors to the main room on the top floor of the tower opened as Steve neared them. Inside everyone was gathered muttering to themselves as they looked at the security camera live feed from inside and around Matt's room.
"Okay guys, this is ridiculous, we don't need to watch him sleep." Steve said motioning to the monitors.
"We aren't, just making sure he doesn't escape." Tony explained.
"His room was no window, not to mention he's hurt and exhausted. At this rate he'll never trust us." Steve argued turning the monitors off. "He isn't a prisoner."
"We didn't say he was, Cap. It's obvious he can't control his powers, whose to say he won't do damage while being unconscious." Natasha replied.
"He didn't destroy the motel he was staying at. Besides all movement hurts him, he'd wake up." Steve explained.
"Look, gramps, we're just trying to insure his control." Tony started.
"Stark! We hurt and terrified him, the least we can do is let him rest without us watching. We should do what he's doing and sleep, we can start trying to help him tomorrow. I consider our mission a failure, any objections?" Steve asked. No one answered. "Get some rest. I have work to get done."
And by work, he meant a punching bag.
There's Chapter 2! Thank you for the review and follows, and the favorite. All of those brought a smile on my face. I was really nervous because I've never put out anything I've written before so your feedback helps a lot! Thank you so much!
