Warning: Contains Yaoi. Now, onto the story.

Chapter 5

Natasha couldn't help but worry. It had been a little over a month since Clint had left and she hadn't heard from him. Granted, the Avengers had never heard from Thor whenever he was in Asgard so Natasha couldn't really say anything about the lack of word from Clint. She may not like the distance but it was for the best. A couple days after Clint had left for Asgard, the Council had sent a notice to Fury for Clint's arrest. The Council wanted to keep the arrest as quiet as possible since Clint was an Avenger and between Tony and Steve, it would go public very quickly and very loudly. They at least wanted Clint in their possession before that happened.

Natasha wanted to tell them they would never have Clint but Fury had said they wouldn't give out Clint's location unless things got ugly. Considering Clint's luck, or lack thereof, the Avengers were currently landing on the Helicarrier for some kind of urgent business.

"Why couldn't Fury just come to us?" Tony complained. "We always go to him."

"He didn't say why he needed us," Steve said calmly, putting his book aside. "Director Fury said it was urgent. I'm pretty sure that means we go to him."

"Maybe he has news on the Hawk," Thor supplied. The team had noticed the archer shaped hole that had formed since Clint's departure.

"Hopefully," Steve said, standing up as their plane touched down.

The door opened to Agent Hill, waiting for them. "This way." She turned and stalked off.

"No hello?" Tony asked. "Geez. Someone is in a bad mood."

"Something's not right," Bruce whispered to Natasha. The spy could only nod as her stomach dropped. It didn't look good. The Avengers were led to a conference room with Director Fury waiting for them. They each took a seat as the monitors on the screen lite up. The blacked out screens of the World Security Council appeared.

"Council, here are the Avengers," Fury started. "Can we move on?"

"Of course," One member said. "Now, I'm tired of the run around so I'll take the time to remind everyone that holding a fugitive is illegal."

Steve automatically sat up straighter. "Of course. But we are not holding anyone."

"That is true,' Another member said. "But withholding information is also illegal."

"Enough! I'm tired of this! We need him! And they know where he is!"

"Where who is?" Bruce asked.

"Agent Clint Barton."

"He is to be place under arrest for treason."

"Clint didn't do anything!" Tony shouted, leaping to his feet.

Thor nodded, tightening his hold on his hammer. "Indeed. Hawkeye was not in control of his actions. He was controlled."

"The Council has already decided that Agent Barton needs to be held responsible for those actions and has already decided on his arrest. We have been searching for a month now. The only explanation why we cannot find him is because you are hiding him."

Natasha looked over at Fury who gave her a nod. This was getting ugly. It was time to come clean before Tony Stark decided to be a hero. "You won't find him."

"Agent Romanoff. I'm to remind you that withholding information will mark you as a fugitive."

"I'm not withholding information. You never asked me for information, just went on your man hunt," Natasha said, ignoring the stares from her teammates.

"There is no country where he can hide."

"Good thing he's not on Earth then. Clint Barton has been granted sanctuary on Asgard."

"I should have been informed! Why did you keep this from me!" Thor shouted. Thunder and rain answered his anger as the storm outside grew outside of the Tower.

"He asked me to," Natasha said for what felt like the hundredth time.

"Asgard is my home. I could have..."

"What would you have done? She had taken care of everything."

"Who is she?"

Natasha sighed, knowing she was going to have to lie to Thor. "Clint wouldn't say."

Thor paused for a moment, lightening striking across the sky. "I am going to Asgard. I must find out who this person is who took Hawkeye. If he is in danger, I will bring him back."

"You can't," Natasha said. "The moment Clint sets foot back on Earth, he'll be taken and we won't be able to get him back. At this point, he would be dead within the weak at the Council's hands."

"I am still going," Thor declared. "I can at least make sure he is in safe hands there," Thor decided.

"I wasn't stopping you," Natasha said. "I want to know he's safe too."

"We all want to know if your boyfriend is safe," Tony waved off, trying to appear calm.

"He's not my boyfriend," Natasha glared.

Tony laughed. "Oh, we know Clint is more into blonde, thunder gods."

Thor blushed. "Do need tease me so."

Steve walked over. "Listen, I know you've been trying to talk to Clint for a while about your feelings and this whole situation has been stressful but find him, make sure he's safe."

"And then you can declare you love for the archer!" Tony burst out.

"Either way," Bruce interrupted. "Go. None of us are stopping you. Just, promise you'll bring news about him when you return."

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