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Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 41 "I Just Wanted a Walk"
"Dad, Father I am fine. It's been two weeks since I've been back in New York, Uncle Bruce and Dr. Strange just last week gave me a full clean bill of health."
"Yeah well we didn't." Tony snapped as he fluffed Harry's pillows, and tucking the stuffed snowy owl plush in next to him.
"You really scared us when you were carted off the Quinjet on a gurney. Now here have some Tea." Loki said pour Harry a fresh cup. Then he summoned some chocolate biscuits on a plated and offering it to his son.
"First off that was Uncle Steve's fault. I was completely healed before we left but he insisted. He said it was to ensure that nothing disrupted the healing process."
"Well I had every right to be concerned about the health of my godson. When Bucky called to say that you had been stabbed through your armor I broke the podium in half in front a room full Shield Trainees. Nick wasn't to happy about his new recruits being scared on their first day at training." A voice answered as they entered the room.
"That's because they either wet themselves or passed out from fear." Natasha said entering Harry's room right after the captain. Harry had forced on bed rest since he came home from Wakanda and he was going stir crazy but he couldn't fault his Uncle from over reacting. When Steve got to Wakanda he was in a sterile room and very weak from blood loss. Being half human Shuri said it wasn't wise to give him a transfusion in case of a reaction. The blood replenishing potions were weak on him because their Asgardian crops weren't ready for harvesting so he had to take the potions made with plants grown on earth. This took longer for him to heal and Steve saw a very pale blue Jotun when he arrived. This caused Uncle Steve to shout at Bucky and T'Challa, then pleading for information from Shuri, her mother and Zuri and finally tears of grief over Harry begging him to get better quickly. On the way home he was treated to a whole bunch of the promise safety lectures from his God Father. Harry couldn't get a thought in as Uncle Steve with his super lungs could keep talking without taking a breath. Ending his speech with 'I don't care if you are half god and half magical wizard; you are still just a kid and my godson. I will always worry about you because I love and care about you.' That confession had Harry breaking down into tears. Before he was saved from HYDRA no one cared about him, because he was just a means to an end. Since he came to live with his father and the Avengers he learned the true meaning of Love and Concern. He had worried his family because they loved him and were concern about his welfare.
"I'm sorry I worried everyone but I'm all better now." The demi-god whined.
"Which is why, Clint and I will be taking you to the SHIELD secret training facility to get you back into shape. You have gotten soft lying around like a king. So get up and get dress we leave in ten minutes." Natasha ordered. The little prince jumped out of bed with big smile on his face.
"Hey!"
"Wait!"
"Nat!" the three men started to protest when Natasha shut them up with a look.
"She is right Baby brother you can not wrap the God of Mortal Souls in wool and baby him. He needs to keep in shape and grow." Hela appeared from a cloud of green smoke at the Widow's side.
"Sister, he was deeply injured in Wakanda. We have a right to make sure he has the proper time to heal." Loki argued.
"Oh like you did when you shattered both your legs during the Bore hunt on Vanaheim? Mother had to spell you to your bed when you wouldn't stay still to allow for your bones to heal properly. God of Lies indeed. No you will stay here and pout while we get my Nephew back in to shape." Hela ordered before waving her hand and sending the three men to the Avenger common room. Thor was wise enough to stay in the kitchen where had been making Harry sandwiches when he felt his sister's presence. He heard everything though the intercom and winced at the mention of the bore hunt. It was the first hunt that they were allowed to partake in. Loki saved his life at the cost of his legs. They had been separated from the party because Thor thought they were better and smarter than their father. He found the bore a huge bull who did not like being woken up by two godlings. They ended up being chased through the woods with the Bull hot on their heels. Thor ended up tripping on a log and broke his arm. Loki used his magic to push the bore away before it started stomping on his big brother. The bore turned on the young mage and rammed him into a tree shattering his legs, but from his angle he stabbed the beast in the neck with his dagger and cut its jugular allowing it to bleed out. It was Loki's first official kill but Sif told everyone it was Thor's kill and he was given the Victory Feast. Loki on the other hand was carted off to the healing chamber and was forgotten. Thor never forgot his brother's sacrifice and it seemed Hela didn't either.
"Thor! Hurry up with Haraldr's lunch we need to leave!" Hela said entering the kitchen and pulling Thor out of the past.
"How did you know I was here?"
"Please Thor, don't think I am ignorant of your worry and trying to help. Loki barely trusts you to make Haraldr's food let alone fluff his pillows. Plus I can feel Mjolnir is still sparking with your worry. The only way to get over that worry is to help our nephew recover and get back to being fighting fit. As much as I love you and our baby brother, you both are blinded to what is needed. That is why I must be the one to administer the tough love to counter the softness you both have wrapped my nephew in. Now wrap up what you have made so far so the Widow and I can be on our way with Haraldr."
"Aye, Sister." Thor wrapped up the twenty sandwiches he had made and placed them in Harry's ever expanding bag.
"I think this will be adequate for a snack. You will go to Asgard and ask mother to send a proper dinner for after our training." Hela ordered slinging the bag over her shoulder.
"I'm ready Aunt Hela, Aunt Tasha said she would meet us on the Quinjet." Harry smiled running into the room his locket resized to a choker so he could train unhindered.
"Excellent. Let us go your training awaits."
"Okay, bye Uncle Thor, see you later." Harry ran and gave the older god a hug goodbye. He knew that Thor was just as worried as his father and had been since his return.
"Good luck, Young Haraldr, I shall see tonight when your training is done for the day." Thor returned the hug comforted by the strength he could feel in his nephew's arms. It was time to let go and allow Harry to grow strong once again.
"Come Haraldr the Widow awaits. Thor the spell I have keeping Little Loki and the others in their rooms will end once we have left. You explain that what I did was necessary. If he and his Tin Man are willing to behave they can join us for mother's feast if not then they have to stay here." Hela stated over her shoulder as took Harry by the hand leading him to the elevators.
"I will Sister." Thor watched the Elevator doors close and he slumped relieved that Hela was too focused on their nephew to notice that he forgot to pack the brownies Loki made that morning. They are Hela's favorite, oh well more for him.
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"Good Harry not too rusted." Clint said climbing down from his perch to meet up with Natasha and their little wizard.
"Yes Haraldr has done well for a warm up. Now here is your test of instinct." Hela smirked summoning her clouds of green smoke. When the air was clear again Fenris and Jörmungandr stood before Harry, both about the size of Frost Giant but smaller than their true forms. "Now you are trained to take on opponent that is Human or Aesir with predictable moves. It is time to develop your instincts with the unpredictable movements of animals. Fenris and Jörmungandr will help you with this training if you manage to hit them with a snowball it will count strike. This will help you land a death strike without injury to the familiars. Is that acceptable to you nephew?"
"Yes Aunt Hela." Harry smiled forming snow daggers that would easily fall apart when it made contact with the familiars.
"Good, now that mortals have left the training arena you may begin." Jörmungandr burrowed into the ground and Fenris leapt into action. Hela teleported to the observation booth, where the spies were waiting, along with their director and to her surprise her mother, Frigga.
"Mother I did not expect you for a few more hours."
"I know but I had to see Haraldr for myself. I have had reports from Heimdall which are after the fact and like when you and your brothers I worry." Frigga said quietly ringing her hands together a habit Loki also exhibits when worried or unsure.
"Understandable even with his powers he is still just a child." Hela agreed.
"The boy is a bit sluggish in his return to training but he has made great recovery from his injuries." Fury said observing the training session going on the field below.
"Blame My brothers and the Tin Man for the laziness; they pampered him too much." Hela sneered.
"Hela, your brothers are adjusting. Haraldr came to them hurt and in need healing. It is natural that they would over compensate whenever Haraldr gets hurt." Frigga chided.
"When Harry was brought to the Tower he was barely clinging to life. He was in surgery for almost five hours and Loki was inconsolable during that the time. Thor had to restrain him any time his heart monitor dropped. Harry went through weeks of healing before being able to leave the med floor. Then it was months before he felt safe enough to sleep in his own bed alone. He had to have Tony, Loki, or Barnes with him to feel safe. You guys got to meet Harry when he had gotten passed the hardest part of his trauma." Clint explained as he had observed everything Harry went through since he was taken out of surgery.
"Very true Mr. Barton. My grandson has come along way from his captivity. I thank you and the other Midgard heroes for helping Loki when he needed it the most. Hela you must be more understanding of the time we missed that your brothers had to endure with Haraldr."
"The boy's made a total of sixty fatal hits thirty per animal so far." Fury stated looking at the data Natasha was imputing into Friday to keep it confidential from SHIELD's files.
"Good, he's learning. This is a safe method them when Odin taught us." Hela stated looking over the visual feed.
"Your Father dropped the three of you in Muspelheim and left you there for a month. I was so furious when I found out. He knew Loki was a frost giant and would suffer the most from the experience. He knew that I would not have allowed that training and had taken you when I was gone visiting my Family in Vanaheim. Odin spent the next century sleeping in the Stable with horses." Frigga snarled in remembrance.
"Little Loki did have trouble with the heat but he faired better than Thor. Thor had no idea how to find shelter or cook the beasts he killed and often relying on Loki to help him survive. I couldn't be bother if he didn't listen to you when you taught us the basic. Baby brother is more nurturing which is why he has a child and we do not." Hela shrugged watched Harry land a double hit with a strike to each Familiar.
"True enough, Thor came home with more fire burns then you and Loki put together. It was behavior like that, that had me protesting Thor's ascension to the throne. He was always rash and impulsive but since he and Loki had joined with the Midgard heroes he has matured." The Asgardian Queen smiled proud at how her children had grown.
"Little Brother, has improved I admit it. There is always room to better oneself." Hela admitted.
"We're coming up on almost an hour." Nick warned.
"Let me calm him. It's been centuries since I have soothed one of my children." Frigga smiled then disappeared in a glowing white light.
"Has Harry had any more visions?" Fury asked turning to Natasha and Clint.
"No not since he has returned form Wakanda. He was very drained after the battle his magic was mostly spent healing him." Natasha stated as she brought up Shuri's notes from his hospitalization after the fight on Friday.
"It is not surprising then that he has had no insights from the Norns. We must be patient with his new powers as they will overwhelm him until he learns control. For now we can enjoy this time of peace with Haraldr." Hela smiled watching her mother calming Haraldr bringing peace to her little Jotun Nephew.
The Queen appeared on the field and stretched out her magic. Her soft humming slowing floated through the air. The Familiars slowly started to sway to the old tune. Harry turned tiredly to the sound of the song. His feet moved on their own heading straight for those welcoming arms. Once he was in the loving embrace the Jotun Prince gave a contented sigh and letting the exhaustion consume him.
"Sleep Well Child I will always protect you." The grandmother whispered placing a kiss to his forehead.
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"Get up Draco! You will not embarrass me at the next gathering." Lucius demanded.
"Lucius you have been training him for hours he needs food and rest." Narcissa pleaded.
"He needs to stop being weak. I knew it would be the black blood that would weaken my heir! The Dark Lord is coming and I will not be seen as weak by this coward that calls himself my heir!" Lucius stormed off leaving his wife to tend their son.
"I am sorry my darling. Your father is right I am weak and have passed my failure on to you. Sugar." The witch confessed as she kneel next to her fallen son.
"Madame is calling Sugar?" a tiny house elf pops into the room.
"Yes, please get me a towel, a bowl of warm water and a message to Severus Snape. Master Draco needs healing."
"Sugar will, right away." The house elf disappeared.
Narcissa waved her wand and levitated the injured teen into the air and took him to his chambers. She didn't want was going on in her house. The Darkness had been seeping into the manor for year but since Draco had started school the Dark magic had begun to flood in. It was days like this she miss Sirius. He had been strong to stand against their family and fled the oppressive House of Black. She had one goal now and that was to protect her child. There was only one man she trusted to do this because he was the last of the black blood. She quickly went to the fire place and threw in the floo powder and called out, "Regulus Black!"
"Cissy? It's the middle of the night are you alright?" Her cousin's head appeared in the fire looking dazed from sleep.
"No I am not. Lucius had just knock Draco out with all this blood Death Eater training!"
"I'm sorry did you just say death Eater Training? The dark Lord is dead. He is not coming back. Sirius told you that Lucius was a follower you shouldn't have married him."
"I had no choice Abraxas Paid your father well for my hand and the contract was blood binding. Reggie I need your help I need you to help me protect Draco I fear for his life."
"What about Snape he's the god father shouldn't you be calling him?"
"Yes, I should but I don't know how much he is connected to Lucius and the Death Eaters. He cares for Draco I don't doubt that as he is more of a father than Lucius. Reggie I know you to your very soul and I trust you to keep my son safe you are strong like Sirius was and right now I need that strength."
"Sirius was a better man than I. I wish I had listened to him and had refused father's order to take the mark. I believe that is why I haven't been called to these parties, they know that I am not a true believer. Alright I'll do what I can to protect the next Black generation. Just don't tell Snape that I'm getting involved. It's been almost thirteen years since we spoke and he will not like me suddenly appearing in his life again."
"You both were stubborn young boys. Now you are Stubborn old men. But I shall not say a word to him about you. Go back to bed Severus will be here soon to heal Draco and he will see you if we talk any longer."
"Alright Good night Cissy I'll owl you later." The call was ended and the fire was out. Narcissa could feel some of the wait lifted off her chest knowing Regulus would be there to help. She returned to the bed where a bowl of warm water on the side table awaited her. She used the water and towel to clean the blood from the sleeping boy's face.
"I swear my Son I will protect you at all cost."
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Two weeks of train and Harry was beginning to feel like himself again. His parents on the other hand were trying to smother him. They had been keeping him busy in the lab, with magic training and never let him out of their sight. As nice as it was to know he was loved and cared for it was annoying being so confined. That is why it is good to have more than one Magic teacher.
Harry had been going out at night to escape the constant shower of affection. Like his dad Harry was constantly improving his inventions. He had upgraded his gloves to work to translate his sign language and Morse Code. Now designed Arm Bands for his Uncle Clint her created to go with the armor he made to keep his family safe. Now Harry took those arm bands designs and improve and resize them for himself. The outer pieces were made of dragon hide with Vibranium sewn in between the leathers supporting the shape and extra protection. The inside of the bands was redesigned as a smart cellphone and portable computer so he could leave Friday at tower and couldn't be traced. The Iron Wizard boots wouldn't be practical walking the streets of New York but the boots he designed for his Aunt Natasha would be stylish and functional with a little less heel. Harry may be short but he wasn't ready to start wearing three inch heels. Sling ring became his best friend allowing him free movement at least when his parents were asleep.
"Master Harry, all the adults are asleep. Please be careful. While I do not approve of their over protective parenting of late they do worry and there for I am concerned for your safety." Jarvis expressed as his camera eye watched his young master and organic brother get ready to leave.
"Relax Jay. I need just a little breather. Shadow will stay here for you to monitor if he spreads wings and leaves you'll know something is wrong and y gloves are linked to my suit if I need it. Dad and Father need sleep they barely had any since I got home from Wakanda." Harry signed before using his sling ring to open a portal.
"Every well then. Enjoy your evening Master Haraldr." Harry could hear the disapproval in his AI brother's voice. Jarvis only called him Haraldr when he was upset with him and could do nothing but show disapproval.
"Night Jarvis." The demi-god slipped through the portal.
It was so freeing to walk the streets of Manhattan. It gave Harry time to think about the things that had happened in the years since he came to live with family. It also gave him time to think about the years he spent at Hogwarts. He knew that things were going to get harder the Dark magic was seeping deeper in the grounds around the castle. After taking out the basilisk he and his Grandmother along with his Aunt Hela pulled the darkness from the Chamber of Secrets and purified it. In the long run it was just a patch job until he could remove the real source of the darkness. The Dark Lord Known as Albus Dumbledore.
It had been a Stressful year then there was a intense beginning of summer with the up rise in Wakanda. He felt bad for King T'Challa. The causalities were few but in the end T'Challa had no choice but to take the life of his cousin to end the cycle of hate and doubt. Like his injuries Wakanda will heal and be stronger for it. Every year there was something new to deal with but he was not alone any more he had a family and friends something he didn't possible when he was a trained drone at HYDRA.
Now that the Norns had gifted him powers it was going to be harder to protect his family and friends because they were unpredictable. There was no real clear picture and the visions could be past, future or another universe. Unlike the visions that Luna which came with riddles and his came in flashes like a movie played on fast forward. That reminded him Luna's riddle had been put on hold because he was dealing with Dummy-door's Chaos. He would meet a friendly spider who would take him to the ant that holds the cup of kindness and loyalty. They would help him when the darkness threats to overwhelm him. Did they mean Death Eater wannabes? Or were they talking about Mandarin? Or would another enemy pop up?
"You know you shouldn't be wandering the streets after Midnight. Queens is great during the day but not after dark." The sudden appearance of a voice calling to him burst his deep thought bubble. Queens? Harry hadn't meant to walk that far he was so deep in thought that he had paid attention on where he was going or how far he was walking.
"And just what are you supposed to be?" Signed Harry, his digital voice filled the air. The guy had a weird homemade costume hanging upside down by some synthetic rope nothing the little genius ever saw before.
"Whoa! You have a computer voice yet you are using sign language. How did you get it to interpret the hand movements into speech?"
"A lot of code and programming. I could ask you about you rope. It's a synthetic I haven't encountered before."
"It's webbing not rope. I'm the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man."
"I doubt that you sound like you are around my age."
"Hey, I am older than ten!" the spider shouted highly offended be fore dropping down in front of the boy.
"I am not a kid I'll be 13 at the end of July." Harry returned with a glare.
"Well it looks like we found our target and a costume freak." A tall thug came out from the shadows.
"Try not to be too rough Boss wants the boy alive." A smaller thug came out with two more thugs right behind him.
"Great, just what I need right now." Harry signed to his Spider Companion.
"You know these guys?" asked the Spider as turned to be back to back with the kid while the bad guys surround them.
"They tried to kidnap me before because of who my dad is. They didn't succeed them and they won't now. Just to warn you it may get a bit hot before the chill." Harry stopped signing so he could form Ice daggers in his hands.
"The kid and the Freak think that they can take us on. Ain't that cute? Get'em." The smaller thug sneered. It happened so quick but soon it was clear that it was the bad guys that were over whelmed instead. Harry flipped and dodged at first the thugs got frustrated and their bodies began to heat up.
"What is happening why are they turning like red and orange?" The Spider shouted as he blocked and hit where he could. Harry could not sign or code but he pushed his costume partner out of the way and swung his ice Mjolnir at the Glowing attackers. Steam blasted out from the impact. They were definitely from Mandarin good thing his Uncle Bruce finished the reversal potion. He pulled out the prepared darts from his cargo pants hidden pockets. Harry pushed two darts into the Spider's hand quickly and pointed to a spot on his neck then pointed to the glowing thugs. Spider Man seemed to understand and took off to fight his opponents.
Harry hoped his training with Uncle Clint was enough to hit his mark. Harry in cased one of his fist in ice then punched out the first thug that was attacking then using his free hand sent one dart flying right into the other thug's jugular vain. Then he stabbed the other dart into his fallen opponent's neck. The spider managed to dart the thugs he was fighting and all of them were laying on the ground around them.
"Hey kid, what was in those darts?"
"The antidote to the serum they have been injecting themselves with. They are part of a group of terrorist called Mandarin. They are after me to hurt my dad but I won't let that happen. Now I got to contact my uncle who is not going to be happy so I would stay out of view for this call." Harry grimaced.
"Uh okay I'll just hang up here." The costume crime fighter used his webbing on the lamp post and pulled himself out of sight.
Harry began typing in the codes to call his uncle on his emergency line for Avenger use only. He knew that this might not only wake up Uncle Nick but Uncle Phil who might wake up Aunt Pepper, who will wake his parents and then he'll be in deep shit.
"STARK WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING OUT OF BED AND IN QUEENS AT TWO IN THE MORNING?!" yeah he was in trouble. Uncle Nick always called him Stark when he was upset at him or when he though he was being stupid.
"Hi Uncle Nick, I was just out for a walk and kind of ran into some Mandarin goons. I got the reversal serum into their system and they are all passed out on the street. Do you think that you can come get them?" Harry typed out fast on his arm band as his Uncle glared at him.
"You went for a walk. YOU WENT FOR A WALK? YOU GOT TO BE OUT OF YOUR GOD DAMN MIND TO WALK FROM MANHATANN TO QUEENS! JUST WAIT UNTIL I TALK TO YOUR FATHER AND YOUR AUNT ROMANOFF."
"Wait, you're not going to tell my dad."
"Stark Senior is where you get your reckless behavior. I am not encouraging his insanity. Agent Coulson will be there with a retrieval team in ten minutes. Oh and keep your friend there don't let him swing off. He needs to give a statement and then you and your friend will be driven home."
"What friend? I'm the only one here."
"You are the son of the God of Lies, that look wouldn't fool a toddler Stark. Your Dad and I have been keeping an eye on the friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man while you have been at school. We'll debrief more when you boys are secure. Fury out." The screen went blank.
"Your Uncle and Dad know about me?" Spider-Man asked when he landed next to the kid who he now was named Stark. That's when it hit him. "You're Tony Stark's KID?!"
"Yeah can you keep it down I don't want all of queens to know who I am."
"Sorry it's just I was a bit surprised I didn't know he had a kid; the papers haven't much to say since he got married to Loki."
"My family is pretty private." Soon they saw a helicopter over head landing on a build not far from where they stood. Within ten minutes they were surrounded by a bunch of Black SUV's and Shield agents. Harry's shoulders seem to slump more when he saw that Uncle Phil did not come alone but Aunt Pepper too.
"Haraldr James Potter Lokison Stark! I haven't been this scared since the night you were brought home! Are you, okay you haven't been hurt have you?" Peppered yelled as she checked him for injuries before hugging him close.
"Pepper I believe you are smothering him. Let's get the kids in the car and head over to the tower you can interrogate him their." Phil coaxed the red head down from her panic.
"You're right. Once Harry is safe then I am going to rip into Tony for being a bad influence on Harry. He never snuck out until he started spending more time in the lab than anywhere else with anyone else. Get in the car boys and buckle up! I'll drive." The two boys were too scared to protest and quickly got into the car.
"Pepper you are not…"
"Not now Phil. Nick can try and put my ass in jail for drive a SHIELD Vehicle but unless he wants to prevent pissing me off even more, I'm sure he'll let it slide. Get in the car Phil."
"Yes Dear."
A/N: Yay another chapter done. I've been so busy lately working between the plot bunnies and sorting out their ideas. Don't know when the next the chapter will be out as the family prepares for summer now that we can travel. The Buns need some new scenery to keep writing. Thanks for Reading and Keep Reviewing, the Plot Bunnies need food.
