An: Wow this story is coming along great! Thanks for the wait, Chap 2 is here.
Unfortunately there is no action in this chap sorry :(. But Spidey's here!
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"I, I didn't know he'd..." Sam cut his scentence short. He glanced at scientist Helen Cho.
Helen sighed. "I know. This is, unexplainable. I'm glad he's able to survive though."
Sam Wilson nodded and continued to watch Vision grow extra skin over his chest, thanks to Dr Cho's machine.
The robot was put under a drug causing him to blackout of approx. 50 mins, the drug was also created by Helen.
"30 minutes..." Sam looked at his watch. "I'll get him."
Helen nodded and watched the Falcon leave. She entered the surgery room and continued Vision's operation.
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"Hey." Steve swallowed sharply as the Falcon approached him.
"Hey man." He sat down next to the captain and put a hand on his shoulder. "Look, I...I just..."
"You're sorry this happened?" Steve did a small smirk. "Sam don't apologize to me, Viz will need some company, save it for him."
"You know I can't lose another." Falcon shook his head. "Rhodey's amputation was hard on the team. Stark is depressed. And now him. I mean, he's so indestructible, how?"
"I don't know." Steve frowned, leaning back in his chair. "Something changed in him, I know it."
Sam was about to open his mouth, then the door swung open.
Several gasps echoed the room as a tall figure marched his way to the boys.
"Your highness." Rogers stood up and shook T'Challa's hand.
"Sir." Sam nodded and gave him a grin.
The king of Wakanda nodded at the heroes and turned to Vision's door. "I had to stop by." Then he looked at Rogers. "He is going to make it, yes?"
"Oh for sure, Dr Cho has it all taken care of." Steve gave the king a respectful nod and Sam looked at his watch.
"27 mins left. The drug will disapear in his system."
T'challa smiled. "Well, I need to see him when he wakes up. I hope to see him on his toes again."
"We really don't know what happened." Sam said. "Viz..." He paused, picking at his nails. "He was crying."
T'challa raised a brow. "Sadness? From a machine?"
Rogers' eyes widened, Falcon and Panther turned to hear a voice and see someone they thought they would never see again.
"Symptom number 1. Human emotions." A quirky voice entered the room.
Several Sheild workers paused and watched billionaire Tony Stark approach the trio.
"Tony..." Steve started.
"What do you mean human emotions...?" Sam crossed his arms, pressing his lips together.
"I nice to see all of you too." Stark grinned. "I came from Malibu to see him, I knew this day would come..."
"What are you on to?" Rogers eyed the Ironman. Tony took a deep breath and sighed slowly.
"He's gonna go." He blinked rapidly while taking out a small device, flicking it. A screen popped up, showing several dates, and mental symptoms line with it.
"What the hell have you done to him?!" Sam gasped and clenched his fists.
"We can't live in fear anymore okay?!" Stark yelled louder, he quickly gave T'challa a quick worried glace then he focused on Steve and Sam. "Vision would kill you all if I let him live any longer."
"Mr Tony Stark, what's really happening?" Panther lifted his chin.
Stark was tense, his hands twitched several times and his brow grew sweat before he spoke.
"You have a month and a half."
"Why did you do this?" Steve grabbed Tony's shoulders. The Ironman only gave Rogers a glossy eyed stare.
"Mr Stark, you are saying that Vision's a threat to the world, to the Avengers?" T'Challa itched closer.
"I gave him an expiration date after Ultron's defeat. I know he will lose it some day. God, we don't even know what this mind stone is capable of." Stark muttered to the team.
"Steve..." T'challa made the captain let go of Stark. "You're afraid." He looked in the billionaire's eyes.
"Virus' come back. Ultron could still be in him." Stark's voice cracked, his hazel eyes became dark and depressed. "I can't have him live anymore, the gem will soon take over him and Ultron's virus could return."
"So, human emotion is the first diagnosis?" Sam bellowed, he grabbed the side of his beige pants, trying not to give Stark a slap or a punch.
"Wanda said he was crying, because of the pain." Steve said quietly. "So then, Vision will feel anger, he will meltdown, and real tears will come out?"
"Yes. And-." Stark lowered his head, sniffing loudly. "Frail body, limbs failing, that's what is next."
"That part is starting to show too." Sam growled, still tugging at the fabric in his pants. "His chest was blown to bits, better give Wanda some thanks. Without her he would already be dead."
Tony licked his lips and sighed quickly. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry." He choked. "We can't live under a threat anymore, it's all my fault. U-Ultron and-." He paused and looked at T'Challa, then Steve, then Sam.
He pinched the bridge of his nose and walked away. He sat down in a waiting chair, about 70 ft away from the group. He rested his head in his hands, trying to dry the tears away.
"Boys?" Helen Cho opened the door leading into Vision's room. "My mistake, the drug wore off early, you can see him now."
Steve grabbed Sam's arm and nodded. T'Challa put his hands on both of the boy's shoulder's and walked into the room.
It was just like a hospital room. Oxygen tanks were in the corner of the room, not used. But Vision was hooked up to certain medical machines.
"Viz?" Sam was the first to speak once they approached Vision's bedside. His eyes were opened, they were lively and well, very blue.
"Mr Wilson." Vision spoke in a quiet voice, almost too soft for the guys to hear.
Steve cut infront of Sam and T'challa. He put his hands on the cage connected to his bedside. "I'm so sorry, Vision. We didn't want this to happen."
The android gave Rogers a faint smile. "Steven, don't apologize. It was me. All me. My prediction was utterly wrong and I somehow misinterpreted the cannon."
"That cannon was huge, the lazer was shot far away from us, but if it was near all of us together, we would all be killed." Sam pressed the heel of his hand to his face. "I'm so sorry Viz."
"Why are you sorry friends? I'm here, Miss Maximoff fixed me, and so did Dr Cho. Just a few hours of rest, and I will soon be fully charged."
T'Challa looked at Steve and gave him a worried look. Vision doesn't know, what if he never knows. That stunning golden cape will fall in ashes for no reason, like a person dying from old age.
But Vision is like a carton of milk, or a loaf of bread to Stark. Once you buy it, you can only use it in a matter of days before it's gone for good. Viz is not like an elder to the billionare, he's just an object.
"Hey?" A low male whisper came from the room. Dr Cho made room and let Clint, Laura and Natasha in.
"Guys." Sam's eyes widened and he gave Clint a hand shake, and the ladies a warm hug.
"Vision? Viz hi, it's Clint." Hawkeye smiled and gave the android flowers, he set them next to his shoulder. "Laura chose them. Roses are her favorite."
"We just want to make sure you're ok." Laura walked next to Clint and grabbed his hand.
"These are very vibrant. Thank you." Vision whispered and smiled.
"Hey." Nat then joined in. She quickly took off her beige jacket and straightened out her red shirt. She grabbed Vision's arm and gave him a quick grin. "You're doing great. Keep it up."
"Now, where's your gift?" Clint chuckled quietly.
Nat gave him an annoyed look. "I was running a little late, besides sometimes a smile and a bit of understanding can be the best gift."
"Clint, it's alright." Viz turned his head to the archer. "Miss Romanoff is right."
Widow let go of Vision's arm and nodded to the Panther. "Your highness."
"Ah, Mrs Romanoff, it's a pleasure. It good to see you too Clint."
Barton turned and smiled. "Yeah, hey man, I mean uh-."
"No, no, man is. Fine." Panther chuckled and shook his hand. Laura quickly bowed and shook the king's hand as well.
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After about an hour, more people arrived the Sheild hospital room to pay the android a visit.
Thor, Banner, and Scott Lang, arrived with gifts, candy (even though Vision is prone to not taste anything) and hallmark styled cards.
Pepper even arrived with Rhodey. She pushed his wheel chair in the room and the War Machine gave him a large smile.
"Now we are even pal."
Viz only chuckled and sat up. "It seems I'm getting better..." He quickly changed the subject matter.
"H..hello?" A young male voice called out.
"Who's this?" Banner asked, pointing at the young teen boy, who was holding a greeting card and a bag of money.
"Peter. What are you doing here?" Steve questioned the young man once he set his gifts down.
"Mr Stark invited me. I don't know why he hasn't entered this room yet but..." He paused. "I'm just happy he let me visit a teammate."
The spider boy layed a hand on Vision's. "I'm glad you're doing ok. Here, cash. I know how close you are to that Wanda chick, maybe she can take you shopping?"
"Chick." Clint snickered in Steve's ear.
"Does your aunt know about this?" Cap asked.
Peter shrugged and walked up to the captain. "Just said, 'Hey aunt May, Stark is giving me a tour through his tower' it was simple."
"Guys." Sam shook Steve. "Look."
With a quick turn, Steve noticed a flash of brown hair. Wanda. The Scarlet witch had a huge grin on her face, yet in her eyes, Steve could notice more than just happiness and relief.
Her black dress swayed against her hips as she quickly approached Vision. "Viz!" She chuckled and squinted, trying to hold back tears.
"Wanda! Hello." Vision was speechless once he saw her. The Scarlet Witch layed a hand on his and chuckled softly again.
"I just," She stuttered. "I'm so glad you're ok."
In an instant, Wanda let go of Vision's hand and he slowly started to levetate. He was healing!
The group started to cheer his name as he rose higher. Peter and Clint whooped and Thor clapped louder than anyone else in the room.
Vision chuckled softly at the sight, he rose higher, until the top of the room made him stop.
Wanda laughed at the sight as well and turned her attention to Vision.
"Thank you." He muttered softly. She knew exactly what he meant. His chest was much better now, yes she helped, but it was really Dr Cho who did most of the work.
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Stark, who has been watching the group cheer for quite a while, titled his head and bit his lip. He leaned against the door, eyeing each teammate. After a short while he left and sat back in his seat, away from the room.
Steve had his arm around Nat's and the other around T'Challa. He loved the feeling of relief and he was glad he was able to spend this feeling with his closest friends. He looked at Wanda, who was watching Vision talk with Rhodey and Pepper. There was a rumor that the two have been secretly dating for some time, he wondered how Stark could cope with that.
'I can't...' A voice rang through Cap's head. 'I can't do it...I'm not fighting anymore. I'm sorry.'
Wanda entered Steve's mind with a remorseful voice.
She knew.
Steve gave her a soft smile and slowly began his scentence in his head.
'I know. I know.'
Wanda looked at him with a fake emotion. Happiness. Her lip trembled even though she was smiling.
'I know.' Steve thought one more time.
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Wow this was longer than I expected. BTW Im not trying to make Stark the bad guy here, but many people view him as one in this story (Yikes) And with the whole Pepper x Rhodey thing, I just wanted to see if they would be a good couple in this story, and I think its working!
Chapter three is coming soon!
