"Clint you're safe, it's okay I've got you", I heard Natasha say but I still couldn't see her. I clung to her as tears built up in my eyes. "I can't see. I can't see. Help" I screamed. I need to be able to see. "Open your eyes Clint, you just have to open them and look at me", Natasha said in a calm tone as she ran her hands through my hair. I opened my eyes and immediately let the tears flow. Natasha had been asleep, she was wearing one of older Clint's t shirts. I gripped onto her. "Shhh you're safe Clint. I've got you. Do you want to tell me what happened?" Natasha asked as she comforted me. I shook my head, maybe later but right now I can't stop the tears. Blindness scares the shit out of me. "Roof", I mumbled in between tears. Natasha picked me up and carried me to the lift. Bruce was in it when it opened. "Is he okay?" He immediately sounded concerned. I hugged Natasha tighter. Natasha stepped onto the lift, ignoring Bruce. She mouthed something to him, he nodded. "Are we there yet", I mumbled as I leant my head on her shoulder. The lift opened on Bruce's lab then it finally reached the roof. Natasha carried me close to the edge before she put me down, we both sat down and I climbed back onto Natasha's lap. I wiped my tears and looked out over the edge. It never failed to relax me. But if I was blind I wouldn't be able to go to the roof. I wouldn't be able to see this. I felt tears coming back. I sobbed as Natasha once again played with my hair. "It must have been bad if even the roof can't relax you", Natasha commented. I nodded. It's not fair for her to be left in the dark. "I.. I dreamt that the UN brought me to their court, they wanted to decide what to do with me. They came to the conclusion to..to blind me. It scared the fuck out of me. I need my eyes. I'm a hawk for fuck sake", Natasha didn't comment on my language. "Oh my god, you poor thing. Blindness scares me too but I will not let that happen to you Clint. I'll protect you. They'd have to kill me first if they wanted to blind you or even lay a finger on you", Natasha became protective of me. I gripped onto her t shirt again. Natasha will protect me. Natasha will save me. Natasha won't let anyone hurt me. "Please just hold me", I mumbled as I shivered from the cold. I yawned and fell back asleep in her arms.
I woke up to Natasha holding me close to her in her bed. It's warm. It's better than the roof. The roof is breezy and cold. Natasha breathing was slow and even, she was still asleep. I stayed still and enjoyed being close to her. I moved a red curl out of her face, she smiled and started to stir. I dint mean to wake her, but she's so pretty. "You feeling better now?" Natasha asked me. I nodded and stayed close to her. I still don't want to move. I wiped the sleep out of my eyes. "Will we get breakfast? Are you hungry?" Natasha asked me. I shook my head. I feel sick. I can't eat right now. "Feel sick", I mumbled. Natasha's stomach growled. I got up with her. What if my dream came true? The UN did want results, what if they weren't happy with what they got or changed their mind. "I'm scared what if it comes true?" I held onto Natasha's arm. I felt tears threatening to fall. Natasha bent down to my level and hugged me. "Oh Clint, it won't I promise you. You have a whole team of superheroes who all love you and will stop at nothing to protect you. We may be separated but at a moments notice we can assemble and will not estimate to do so for you Clint", Natasha consoled me. I blinked away the tears and held onto Natasha as she picked me and carried me to the common floor. The team noticed my distressed behaviour but didn't comment on it. Natasha picked put some fruit and a granola bar. I smiled and held onto the granola. I don't want it right now but I want it for later. "You're safe Clint, no one is going to hurt you, right guys", Natasha asked for the teams input. They all agreed without hesitation. I smiled and relaxed. I'm safe. I ate the granola bar. Natasha held onto me.
"Natasha I have the results for you if you want to come to the lab", Bruce informed Natasha in a whispered tone as he sat close by. He didn't let anyone else hear their conversation. Natasha nodded. "Are you leaving me?" I asked as I gripped onto her tighter. I need her. Natasha shook her head, "no I'm not leaving you, come on". I smiled and followed them to the lift. "Are you sure this is something you want him to hear?" Bruce asked Natasha but she only nodded. Bruce didn't look convinced.
"I'll wait on the balcony", I said giving them peace. I looked out over the edge. Natasha came out about 10 minutes later. "You", she looked angry and she was blocking the only easy exit. Obviously there's over the balcony but the labs on the top 7th floor. "You fucking did this to me", Natasha glared at me. "I didn't do anything", I replied as I attempted to get past her. She pushed me back, I hit the wall. "Natasha I'm sorry". Where's Bruce gone? "Sorry doesn't cut it this time Clint", she said as she slapped me. I brought my hand up to my face immediately. It stung. Natasha could give a hard hit. "I'm sorry, please Tasha please", I mumbled as I brought my knees to my chest. Something clicked in Natasha, her expression changed from anger to remorse to fear to sadness back to fear. She stepped back. "I'm sorry, please...please forgive me Tasha", I felt tears fall down my cheeks. I don't know what I did. My face hurts. I just want to get away from here, I want out. Natasha stepped to the side, I took the opportunity to run. I climbed into the vents and headed straight for my nest above the common floor. I started to relax then I remembered Natasha knew about this nest. I started to panic. I crawled out of the vents at the next exit. I landed in one of the spare rooms, a games room. I passed by Peppers office, Pepper. I want Pepper. I knocked on the door.
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