Once everything settled and Clint hugged everyone, Gage was starting to feel his body overheat. Quinn saw him sweating and looking tense from her spot in the kitchen. "Dad, how long until Bruce gets here?" Tony sighed. "A few hours? He was halfway around the world when I called. Rhody is picking him up. Just relax best you can, keep hot head there cooled down and wel figure this out."
Gage wanted to wrap an arm around her but didn't want to risk burning her cloths. "I think I saw a lake out back. It's probably pretty cool." Quinn nodded. She was still shaky and off."Alright. I'l meet you there, I want to get a few things." Gage raised an eyebrow. "Ok. Sure." He found it odd but vaguely wondered if she was going to look around the house for suitable birth control.
Kim was helping Loki adjust to his room, leaving Tony and Clint alone in the kitchen. Tony walked over, gently touching his still healing hand. "How's this been doing?" Clint sighed. "Still stiff. Still has a lot of healing to do, that is if scar tissue dosnt hinder anything." Tony held it gently, getting a better look. "Make a fist." "Are you suddenly a doctor?" Tony gave a weak smirk. "Dr. love to you, now shut up, make a fist, I want to take some notes on it for Bruce."
Clint did as was told. Barely able to curl his fingers without wincing. Tony kissed his hand before setting it down. "And your aids? How are those?" Clint shrugged. "Still need some tweaking but I think I'l have an expert look at them. " Tony smiled, still holding his hand. "Is this expert tall, dark ,handsome? Brilliant? Oh he's probably hilarious to." Clint smirked. "Well he isn't tall. But dark and handsome and brilliant? Yeah. He's all those." "You forgot hilarious." Clint grabbed his coffee with his good hand, taking a sip. "No I didn't." Tony chuckled, kissing him quickly, Clint taking advantage, wrapping his arm around him.
They came out of there make out session when they heard footsteps and a small gasp. They both looked, faces softening when they saw Kim with tears in her eyes, staring at them. Clint got up away from Tony, walking over and holding her close, kissing her deeply and thanking god he's home.
In Quinn's search she found some condoms that her father was making for supers like The Human Torch and any others who may have sexual problems with powers. They were prototypes and they were apart of Tony coping with Clint being gone. Along with a small, plastic diaphragm to put inside herself.
She wanted to be with Gage so badly, especially if this was his last days. She hated to think of it but knew it was a very likely a possibility that he may not live through the week. They may never get married. She wasn't even sure if she wanted to start a family but she would consider it for him if he wanted kids so badly.
As she walked to the lake after stopping at the bathroom to insert the diaphragm, she read the label on the condom wrapper. Made of the most durable silicone, heat resistant up to 500 degrees. She sighed, feeling confident they would work. The wrapper also advised to be aware it was still a prototype.
She walked out to the big pond that was now literally in there backyard. The closest neighbors were three miles away with nothing but green hills and small forests in between. It was gorgeous and peaceful and so different from there other home. At least there's no threat of it falling off a cliff.
She saw Gage already swimming laps at a fairly fast speed. Much faster than a normal human. She walked out to the edge of the pond, trying to put the fact he's dying out of her head. Enjoying the sight of him swimming like he was out to prove something. He was as graceful as a dolphin but knew he was as dangerous as a shark. He saw her, stopping and swimming over until he hit the shallow, reeling he was completely nude and cock erect and staring at her. Not that she minded.
She smiled. "You seem right at home." He smirked, nearly stalking to her like a predator to his prey. It turned her on to no end. "You went searching." She smirked, holding up the condom that's still wrapped. "It's a Prototype but it designed for supers with problems like you. Super durable and heat resistant up to 500 degrees." He suddenly grabbed her around her waist, gripping her ass roughly. "Then what are we waiting for?" She knew his new forwardness was from the Extrmis but honestly, she wasn't going to complain. Not with a side effect that could be the best sex of her life. She was putty in his arms.
He kissed her, roughly, like he was drowning and she was his air. She moaned into it, opening her mouth to him as he made quick work of her cloths, leaving her nude on the shore do the pond. He pulled away, leading her into the water. She felt nervous but held on tightly to him. She was always stronger with him. She fought off a flashback as he brought her legs around his waist, his cock touching her entrance. She gasped. "The condom. Here." He nodded, taking it from her hand, putting it on quickly, even in the water. Once it was settled on him he suckled her neck and held her close and pushed in.
She moaned, wrapping her legs and arms around him like a cat, letting him do everything. He thrust into her over and over, pounding into her almost painfully so, suckling and biting her neck. She was panting and gasping with pleasure. Gripping his hair so tightly she thought it would rip but it only spurred him on. "Oh god...Gage..." He grunted with the effort of his hips. It was only two more thrusts before she came hard, gasping an gripping before falling limo against him. He moaned, coming hard within the confines of the condom, holding her close and upright. Making sure she wasn't at a risk of drowning.
He held her close while her blood pressure returned to normal. He wasn't sure what came over him. He felt like he took advantage even though she could have gotten out of it if she really wanted to. He's never been so forward with her. He hoped she wasn't offended or felt hurt by it. While still in her he walked them to the shore to lay down on the grass.
She started to wake, curling into him causing his member to slip from her. He kissed her head, reaching and taking the condom off. He felt it while it slipped then stopped, bringing it up to his eyes.
A hole was melted through the middle. His cum leaking out of it. Shit. He swallowed he's nerves. What would this mean? He felt her sit up, most likely sensing his turmoil. Her hands went on his shoulders. Ignoring the high body heat. "Gage?" He showed her. "The prototype didn't work." He felt her tense. Her hand going to the broken condom. She quickly moved. He turned, seeing her finger herself a moment before pulling out a little plastic disk that had a matching melted hole. She swallowed, laying it on the ground. She quickly stood, getting her cloths. He stood, his hands going to her shoulders. "Quinn? Stop for a moment."
She stopped. Her breathing controlled. "We were so careful. " "I know. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come on to you like that. I feel like I took advantage." "You didn't. I'm the one that came prepared to have sex." "And I'm pretty sure I would have practically forced myself on you had you not been prepared." She gave him a look. He let out a breath. "This extrmis is changing me. So if I tell you to leave, leave. I don't want to hurt you."
She was dressed, she saw his skin was starting to glow with his body heat. "Get your boxers on and follow me. We need to get you cooled down." Gage wanted to ask about the possibility of her being pregnant. Wanted to talk about what this could mean but she was avoiding it greatly. Maybe once Bruce helps get rid of the extrmis they can talk.
They got to the lab. Quinn went to the computer. "Jarvis? You awake?" "For you mam? Always." "I need you to drop the temperature. Let's start by making it ten degrees in here." He waited a moment, letting his body cool but she seemed to keeping going. Fluttering around the lab, gathering all they'll possibly need. He followed her over to the computer. "Quinn?" "Yeah?" She moved again, this time to the holotabel, bringing up equations. He followed. "We need to stop. We need to talk." "We can talk when your better." He swallowed, steeling his nerves for the storm that was about to happen. "And if I'm not better?" She stopped, avoiding his eyes. "You will."
He dared walked closer. "We need to talk about this now, not later." She continued moving numbers about the table, the numbers floating in midair. "I'm busy." "I'm dying." He finally turned her around by her arm. He saw how terrified she was, her eyes watery and nearly vibrating with anxiety under his hand. "Quinn, there's a good chance your pregnant." She swallowed the growing lump of anxiety from her throat. "There's also a chance your intense body heat killed every sperm in there." "We both know we're not that lucky for that to happen."
There was a pause between them before Quinn gasped, tears falling. "I'm not ready for this. I don't know what to do." Gage felt the guilt would cripple him. He had no words of comfort, not in this situation. He still feels he nearly forced himself on her, no matter what she says. there's a good chance he may leave her a single mother. He knows his odds of living through this were slim and he wasn't gonna sugar coat anything. He just wrapped her in his arms and kissed her head and let her sob into his chest, letting a few of his own fall as well.
Loki was exploring the hills and grass. A cup of tea in hand. TJ was walking next to him, exploring as well. Actually it was TJ's idea to get him out of the house, especially since they have a gorgeous yard to explore. TJ looked over worriedly. "Feeling better?" Loki nodded, sipping his tea. "Although the fear and anguish and anxiety is still present, it is less so here. Dull but manageable. Thank you." Loki smiled over softly, holding his hand tightly. TJ smiled, kissing him quickly. "Anything for you. I have to say the feel of the house was getting even to me. It's so tense, I'm sorry you have to feel all of that."
Loki sighed. "If I had my magic I could filter it out but without it makes it so much harder to block. The more intense an emotion the harder to block and filter. But it's very peaceful here. Even with all the fear and anxiety attempting to drown us. It's more of a dull headache." TJ brought Lokis slender hand to his lips, kissing it. "Good." TJ was relived to hear his boyfriend had finally found some peace in all this chaos. He felt so bad for not being able to do more than hold him or take him on dates.
Rhody came through the front door carrying a suitcase. Bruce banner following him. Tony saw, walking up to them. "You made good time." Rhody nodded. "Thanks. Can I go nap now? I've been awake for 30 some hours saving your ass." Tony smiled weakly. "Go. We'l wake you if anything interesting happens." Rhody rolled his eyes. "Won't be a long nap then." He walked upstairs. Bruce walked closer, with a frown. "How's Gage? Any update?" Tony sighed. "Not that I'm aware of. There in the lab, might want to take a coat."
They grabbed a few hoodies from the closest and headed to the lab. Bruce let out a breath in the chill air. Gage was laying on the medical table, wrists strapped down, Quinn typing at the computer. She turned, hearing the lab door open. "Bruce." He walked over, giving her a quick hug. Tony went to Gage, raising an eyebrow. "Why are you strapped down?" Quinn spoke up quietly while Gage refused to meet Tony's eyes. "We got into a fight and he almost lost control. It wasn't his fault. This serum is changing him." Tony looked to Gage again with worrying eyes. Gage spoke, quietly. "Don't let me out of these straps until whatever this is in me is gone. " Tony nodded.
Bruce let out a breath. His breath showing in the cold air. "Well let's get to work then." He went through his medical bag, getting out a syringe, going to Gage, rubbing a cotton ball of alcohol on his arm. "Taking my blood Dr. Banner?" Bruce nodded. "I need to see if it shows up in your blood. If it dosnt then we'l move to a brain scan." "No MRI?" Bruce inserted the needle. "Not yet. Since it's affecting mood and behavior I want to check the brain second." Bruce pulled the syringe, pulling blood from the vein, eyes widening. "Well...that's different." Gage saw the syringe container, eyes widening as well. It was glowing bright orange red.
Tony watched, fascinated and worried. Quinn walked over, holding her arms for warmth. "Why is his blood glowing?" Bruce sighed, taking it over to the computer to analyze. "Well, obviously it's a symptom of the serum but it doesn't tell enough. Just enough to know how it works, not where. While Jarvis analysis the blood we'l do a brain scan. Is Jarvis equipped for a brain scan or is there a machine?" Tony smiled, walking over. "Little bit of both. Jarvis?" The lab darkened and a holoscreen showed above Gage's head with his brain showing on the screen. Bruce tried not to be excited at the technology medical science has come to. He swallowed, gathering himself before getting his glasses out and looking. There, in the middle of the screen of his brain was a orange blob, with branch like neurons attempting to go across his brain. "There it is."
"Sirs the blood analyst is complete. It's made up very similar to the serum in Steve Rodgers and Bruce Banner but it's much more unstable. Incomplete. Affecting the healing center of the brain, making it able to regrow limbs and come back from virtually anything but itself." Bruce nodded. "It's starting to branch out, like a parasite, affecting other functions like behavior." Tony spoke. "Jarvis, lights." The lab returned to normal.
Gage sighed, looking annoyed. "So? Am I dead?" Bruce shook his head, taking his glasses off. "It's fixable but highly risky. Where its centered is where the neurons meet and communicate and without the barrier we'd be nothing but vegetables. One wrong move and you will be dead." "And with no moves I'm dead. Id rather go down fighting then to sit here like a little pussy and let it burn me up." Tony have him a weak glare. "Gage, Bruce is trying to help. You could tone down the language." Quinn got up, ready to help when Gage glared back at Tony. "Oh watch my language, what about you you whore? Had enough of my brother yet?!"
Quinn saw hurt flash on her dads face before she went to Gage. "Gage, please. Stop, they want to help you." Her hands were on his shoulders but she had to take them back. They nearly burned her, like a hot kettle. His skin started glowing bright. He was flexing and struggling out of the straps. Or attempting to. Gage continued to rage. "Your one to tell me to calm down bitch! Any time something goes wrong you hide like a baby and cry and drown yourself in coffee just so you can avoid sleep!" Bruce had already fled, fearing he would hulk out. When it looked like a strap would give way Tony grabbed Quinn and dragged her out into the hall.
The strap broke as he leap from the bed to the lab doors, attempting to punch his way out but the doors didn't give way. Jarvis turned down the temperature and turned on the sprinklers in the lab, cooling him quickly.
Quinn just cried into her fathers shoulder as he walked her up the stairs. Bruce was standing at the top, watching them. "I see what she meant. This is more then some behavior changes or mood swings. The higher his temp, the worse his moods become." Quinn could sense her dads hurt from Gage's hurtful words. She could sense he wanted to be far away from him. She panicked, pulling away. "Please, dad. Don't be mad at him, he didn't mean any of that, he's not himself-" Tony held her arms gently, frowning. "Quinn, it's fine. I know it's not his fault. It's ok, just breath. I'm not mad."
From behind the lab door Gage was watching, curled on the ground by the door, gripping his hair, sobbing, unable to stop. In his rage he flipped the bed and broke some empty glass viles but that wasn't what hurt him. He felt the words come out of his mouth, he couldn't stop them, like someone was possessing him. He wanted to die. He wanted to beg there forgiveness but he couldn't. Not yet. Not until he would be able to walk out of his frozen prison without threat of death. The lab was iced over lightly, the temp was now -20 and he felt warm still. He wanted this to end.