A/N thanks for your reviews and support. Just saw endgame. That was amazing. Hawkeye as Ronin is not something you want to miss.
Clint's POV
They borrowed one of Fury's quinjets to get to the wedding. There was no faster alternative otherwise they wouldn't make it in time.
Clint honestly just wanted it over with. He hated wearing this damned suit and would prefer his jeans and a tshirt. Then again this was an event for the ex-Medusan that had found love. For that Clint envied the man.
The trip to the wedding was made in silence. If not for the sideways glances he recieved from Panov it would seem like another mission. It was a relief when they finally landed. The looks of worry were beginning to annoy him.
Coulson said as he came into the back, "We've arrived. It seems our arrival has gained attention. Just stay calm and don't fight anyone."
Right. Don't fight the guests. Once more he was thankful that he didn't come alone. Otherwise there was a chance he might lose it.
Clint gained his feet patting out the wrinkles of his suit. Coulson gave him an approving nod that made his heart flutter. He still wasn't used to the praise. Warmth flooded his system during the rare times that Coulson praised him.
When Panov praised him there was a similar warmth. It wasnt nearly as prominent. He didn't know if it wasnt because Clint was brought in by Couolson. Or whether it was something more.
When they exited the quinjet Clint saw that they were near a beach. It had been blocked off by members of the CIA. Some of them he knew from his time with Alexander Conklin. To his surprise the man was there. He looked just as uncomfortable as Clint did. When they left Medusa they didn't expect to see others again. The others were members of the Banks family.
Alex Banks stood near the water where they had built a small pavilion. Clint moved slightly to avoid the man's gaze. Coulson placed a hand on his shoulder and led him towards the pavilion.
The green grey eyes widened with surprise and disbelief when they fell upon him. Everyone who knew him in Medusa would never expect him to come to such an even. Most would think he was out killing or in a psychiatric hospital.
To Clint's surprise a enormous grin crossed the man's face. It was as if he had been waiting for Clint's arrival. How the man knew he would come was the biggest question.
Alex Conklin said with a grin, "Well I certainly didn't expect you here, David. What brought you out of your hidey hole?"
Clint answered his head tilting to the side, "I didn't expect to be here. However a comrade from the agency gave me a letter. With it was an invitation. Doctor Panov recommended that I come."
Alex clapped him on the shoulder and said, "Abbot is here. He will be happy to see you just as I am. As will Gordon."
His brother was here? Immediately began to search the crowd again. This time he did spy the older Webb. The older man's black hair stood out in the light haired crowd.
Clint said moving towards his brother, "Excuse me. I need to speak with him."
His previous handler stepped aside. The man could see his determination. It had been months since he last spoke to Gordon. He had to determine with his own eyes that his brother was well.
Behind him the doctor and Coulson spread out. They would give him time with Gordon. The time he so desperately needed.
He was half way across the sandy beach before Gordon saw him. The man's blue eyes widened. It seemed everyone was shocked to see him. Not that it surprised him. Clint had never been one to keep in touch with people unless it was necessary.
Gordon said something to the person next to him before pushing the other aside. Gordon was quick to meet him out on the sand. For someone that had been nearly killed just a few months prior he looked well. There wasn't even scars or a limp. His brother must have had the best medical care. That was something that he was grateful for.
Gordon said once they were only a few feet apart, "You look well, David. I am surprised at how well you have adapted to SHIELD. It seems like you have finally found a place to belong."
Clint replied his gaze softening, "They have been good to me so far. Between my handler and doctor Panov it is getting better. I am getting better."
"Nightmare," came the soft question.
He answered truthfully, "Mostly flashbacks of the past. If I don't sleep then I spend the night on the roof."
Or occasionally the doctor's office. That office was something of a safe haven. There were several doctors in SHIELD. When Panov wasn't there Clint avoided them like the plague. Most of them wanted to put him on medication. Not a single one of them understood him like Panov. They just wanted him mission ready to the point where he wouldn't kill someone. Panov wanted him as sound of mind as he could be.
Gordon said looking over his shoulder, "You have good friends in those two. They both seem protective of you."
Clint glanced back at the two men. Both of them were watching him. It seemed they were making sure that he wasn't going to attack or be attacked by someone.
When he turned back to his brother he said, "They aren't usually like that. It took a lot of convincing to get me here today. They are probably just making sure I don't try to run off."
Gordon inquired his blue eyes on Clint's own blue eyes, "Are you going to? This is the first time in a long time that I have seen you with blue eyes."
An unfamiliar tenor said breathlessly, "Delta... I can't believe that Dad found you."
Clint slowly turned to face the ex-Medusan. His dark hair stood contrast to his bright green eyes. There wasn't the grey that he was used to seeing. This man was truly different from the rest of them.
Gordon gripping his shoulder before moving away, "I'll leave you two to talk. Come to talk with me before you leave again."
Clint said smiling slightly, "Of course, Gordon. You are my brother."
That made the older man smile brightly. It made a warmth go through him that was stronger than he felt before. He made the one he considered family happy. It was different from the warmth that he felt with Coulson.
Once his brother was out of earshot he turned back to the Banks boy. He questioned gently, "Why did you want me here?"
Alex's shoulders dropped slightly making Clint feel for the older man. This was supposed to be his day. The day that he was getting married to the love of his life.
Alex said, "I'm sorry about this. I know that we weren't supposed to make contact after leaving the the operation. It was just I couldn't do it. Not contact you after everything. I owe my life and happiness to you and your team."
"I did what was necessary. It was the same as I would have done for any teams," he sighed tiredly.
Alex shook his head and said, "No, not everyone would have. Conklin told me that they declared it a suicide mission. That out of all the teams you were the only ones who answered the call. So thank you. Thank you."
There was an honest expression in the man's eyes. Nothing that Clint could say would change his mind. It was the same look he had when they told him that Gordon had been kidnapped. They weren't so different from each other.
Clint said stepping back, "Enjoy your day. This is your day. I'll be here watching over you."
The man's countenance changed. He stiffened and eyes became sharp. There was a swift curt nod then the other turned and left.
The ceremony started soon after that. Clint stood off to the side watching while the rest of the guests lined up. Briefly he wondered if that could ever be him one day. The thought was pushed to the side as he knew there were few in the world that could accept him as he was. SHIELD was the exception to that rule. Then again they took in the strange and weird.
By the time the ceremony was over he was approached by Gordon. His brother said, "I have found someone, David. Her name is Anna. I think she is the one for me."
Clint's eyes softened. He was happy for his brother. That explained why his brother wanted to speak to him before he left. Apparently this wouldn't be the last wedding he would go to.
While Clint, Gordon, and Jacob were not brothers by blood they had a bond the superseded blood. They were family where it matter and no one could take that from them.
Clint said with a true smile, "I'm happy for you, brother. You deserve happiness."
Gordon said excitedly, "I'm glad you think so. Thank you, David. For everything. Without you I would have never made it to this point."
