AN: Please Read.

So, as Bruce wakes up in this chapter, the formatting is gonna get a little weird with a new main character to distinguish from the others.

The formatting for characters is:

Natasha

Bruce

Everyone else

Computer voice/AI

Even though Bruce is now awake, and there is no need for the microphone, chapter style will be as before, with only speech showing up. Hope this isn't too confusing, but I felt it would be even more confusing, for both me and you, to change the style now. (Please say if it is too confusing, or to suggest a different way)

Hey Bruce buddy, calm down, you're okay, you're fine, you're safe. Its Tony. Hey, look at me, you're okay. Yeah, that's it, you're in the Avengers Faculty, you're safe. Look, Tasha's in the corner, she fell asleep in that chair about an hour ago, I didn't want to wake her up.

How long was I out for?

We picked you up yesterday morning, so about a day.

No appearance of the Other Guy?

Just you Brucie. It wasn't looking good, you were suffering from starvation, exhaustion, heatstroke, dehydration. All these IVs are working to remove those risks.

I'm sorry.

Bruce, it wasn't your fault.

It was though, wasn't it?! I was the one who ran away, who was a coward, who deserted you.

Whoah Bruce, calm down, please. You said before, the Other Guy took control, you know Bruce never has a chance arguing against the Hulk once he's angry.

I should have stopped him.

You probably tried to Bruce, its not your fault, we were all a little messed up back then, we'd just created a messed up version of JARVIS, who wanted to destroy the world! Of course things were going to happen which we didn't want to, they always happen. But you shouldn't blame yourself Bruce, it's not your fault.

It's never your fault Bruce. We can never blame you for the actions of the Other Guy, we all know full well he's a different person, a creature with a little bit of Bruce Banner in him, like you're Bruce Banner with a little bit of the Hulk in him. We can't blame one of you for the other's actions.

Bruce, look, calm down. We don't blame you for what has happened, we're just happy you're back. The others probably know you're awake by now, you ready for some visitors?

Hmm, yeah I'm fine if they want to come in. I don't see why they would want to though.

Bruce, you're part of the team, of course they want to visit you.

I'll let them in then.

Guys, he's awake. You're all here? Okay, don't all go in at once then, a couple at a time. Clint, you first? Tony's already in there. I want to speak to Wanda out here quickly, then I'll come in.

Is he, is he alright?

Yes, he's okay Wanda. Tired, but getting there.

It's my fault, isn't it?

I don't know Wanda. I'll be honest with you, I don't know. I'll speak to him later, I understand if you don't want to go in yet.

I'll wait. I don't, want to cause anything. I'll be upstairs.

Wanda?

Is everything okay Natasha?

Yeah, its fine Bruce. Lie back down.

Hmph.

And so then, Thor electrocuted most of the kitchen because the toaster burnt his breakfast. No one else could use the kitchen until we went and found replacements for it.

Its been terrible Bruce, with him and Steve in the faculty at the same time, Tony has had to take to following them around to teach them how to use modern technology. Mostly we stick Thor in front of the telly, he's been watching the Harry Potters recently, it keeps him quiet when he's not working, saves him from destroying the faculty.

You should buy him a horse Tony, get him to train one of them up, then we can just send him out to ride when he gets annoying.

Good idea birdbrain. Can you shoot arrows from a horse?

I don't want a horse. But yes.

I'm getting everyone a horse. Don't tell Pepper. I'll build some stables, buy some horses.

Tony.

What Natalie? It'll keep Thor quiet. I bet you've always wanted a pony, every girl's dream is to have a pony. One you can dress up, plait its mane.

I wasn't exactly a normal little girl though, was I Tony? I would have been more likely to be told to kill it.

Tony, outside, now.

But Clint? I was speaking to Bruce!

And also beginning to anger Natasha, now out. Steve, Thor, you can go in now.

Natasha? You okay?

Yes, fine Bruce. I should be the one asking you that.

I'm fine. Heya Steve, Thor. I hear you haven't been getting on very well with the technology?

Who told you that? Midgardian technology is very complicated.

It's all changing so fast, it wasn't like this before I went under the ice.

Is Tony helping?

Tony just seems to confuse things further.

What Natasha said.

I can give you a hand if you want, it looks like I might be stuck in here for a while, bring your things down, I'll try and help.

Okay.

Thanks Dr Banner.

Thor, call me Bruce. And thank you for getting me back you pair.

Bruce, you are a part of the team. You would do the same for us.

We should let you rest, we will come down and see you later Bruce.

Thanks. For everything.

AN: sorry, chapter is a bit shorter this time than usual, but it seemed appropriate to stop it there.

Just a quick question, but to what extent did Bruce/Hulk interact with the remaining characters? (Rhodey, Sam Wilson, Vison). Thanks, need to know to write the next chapter.