Chapter 16

She heard Clint mumble out, "Barney…" Barney placed a hand to his chest in mock surprise.

"You remember me! How are my little niece and nephew?" Barney began to casually pluck his bowstring, something she had seen Clint do several times on their mission.

Daisy could feel Clint almost vibrating with shock and rage next to her. Arrow boy, the other archer's name in her head, was still chuckling. Daisy just looked between them, and could tell that they were related. Barney finally flicked his piercing eyes at her and they lit up in a sickening glee.

"Well, little brother, it seems you took in another stray! What is this one now? Number 4? Let's see, there was the Russian, the mini-Hawkeye, and that little witch from Sokovia, right? Who is this one?" Barney seemed to be positively glowing with sick happiness at torturing his little brother.

Clint didn't seem keen on doing anything but glare at his older brother. Daisy stepped up and looked between them. "I thought it was the younger sibling that liked to copy the older one, not the other way around." She saw a flick of annoyance in Barney's gaze before it resorted to its smug default.

"She has a mouth on her, just like that mini-you. Guess I'll have to make my rounds to all of them once I kill you little brother. Though taking them out first would be more fun. But you have been exceptionally hard to kill, even when I took those arrows and jammed them down your ears you seem to get back up within weeks. I feel like I'm losing my edge." Barney looked to his companion who simply grimaced as if Barney was annoying him before maintaining his professional expression.

Clint spoke for the first time since they had stepped through the door, "You working for Hydra now? How low can you get?"

"Oh, your mouth does work. And no, I don't work for Hydra, but they were nice enough to give me a courtesy call when they found out you were coming. I told them I'd kill you for free. I brought along someone who owed me a favor to make sure it got done this time. I'm sure you remember our old mentor?"

Clint glanced at the older man, who looked miserable to be here, "Hello, Jacques." The old man simply nodded to Clint, the apology clear in his eyes. Clint focused his eyes back on Barney. "You had my number before, but this time it'll be different. You aren't going to hurt anyone I care about. I'm not going to let you."

Barney let out a bark of laughter. "Oh, you aren't going to let me? You've never been able to beat me baby bro."

Daisy had had about enough of Barney's shit attitude. "Well he never had me here. You're such a dick I'd put a bullet in you even if I didn't like Clint. It'd at least save me the migraine I have now." She glanced sideways and was rewarded with Clint's lips ticking upwards for the first time since they had been on mission.

Barney frowns, "I'll start with her, and then I'll make the couple hours drive to visit my dear sister-in-law. Don't worry, I won't hurt the kiddos, I'm not that dark. Plus, I know it would kill you more if I took 'em and trained 'em to be just like their Uncle Barn-." He was cut off as a powerful vibrating blast knocked him backwards.

Clint, who had drawn an arrow in rage, looked shocked as he watched Barney groan and begin to stand up. He looked to Daisy who was absolutely livid at Barney hurting the family that had been so kind to her. She would let nothing happen to them, not when she was seen as a freak, with her fellow Inhumans, and they had offered so much hospitality and love. She was going to kick Barney Barton's ass.

Barney got up and glared at her, he drew an arrow and shot it at Daisy who was not quick enough to move. She flinched, but saw Clint shoot Barney's arrow out of the air. It hit her for a second how good Clint actually was under his goofy demeanor. Barney yelling at Jacques the Swordsman to attack them interrupted these thoughts. Barney then charged at Clint, both of them shooting arrows at one another.

The Swordsman looked at Daisy. "I am very sorry for this." Daisy didn't say anything, just drew her gun and pointed it at the older man. He swung his sword down and ran at Daisy. She tensed, time to wreck shit.