Clint woke with a start, struggling to sit up. His eyes widened, he was cuffed to the bed. No, no, no...this can't happen. He needed to be by her side, he needed to protect her. He struggled with the cuffs, trying to break them but instead of a chain linking them it was a solid bar. He was willing to bet it was Vibranium as well. Shit. He groaned, sitting up, choosing to sit on the floor, it was more comfortable with the cuffs which were connected to the leg of the bed. Leg of the bed? He got an idea, starting to lift the bed up, the cuff going off and under the bed. He grinned. Freedom. He could see her. He could protect her now. He got up, thou it was a little awkward with the solid cuff of vibranum on his wrist, he managed, opening the door. His mind already formulating a plan. He'll never be able to protect Kim like she should be with Tony in the way. So he waited by the door, leaving it open just a crack to watch. Knowing he would come up sometime.
He didn't have to wait long as Tony made his way up the stairs, carrying TJ. Most likely putting him in his crib for a nap. He waited until he was done, walking out of the babies room before quickly grabbing him, bringing him into the room, pinning him to the wall by his neck with his forearm, nearly strangling him with a glare. Tony was taken off guard and once he was pinned it was too late, he struggled to breath, looking at Clint with the tiniest bit of fear. "Cli—nt..."Clint growled. "Your in my way Stark. I'm sure she'll miss you but I can't have you ruining my mission." Clint let go of Tony, letting him fall to the floor gasping as he searched for his weapon. Tony cough violently. "Clint..why are you doing this? What did I ever fucking do to you?" Clint quickly brought the barrel of a gun to Tony's face with a glare. "What did you do? Oh Tony, you've done more then you know you egotistical, drunken whore. How many woman to you have on the side? Huh?! How many!?" Tony winced as Clint raised his voice. "None, damnit Barton, stop!" Tony stiffened as he heard the gun cock, pressed to his forehead. Tony closed his eyes tightly, waiting for death. He knew there was no way out. He waited, and waited until he jumped as he heard rushed footsteps come into the room. Gage, gun drawn on Clint. "Put it down now Clint."
Clint looked between Tony and Gage, his gaze falling on Tony. His hand started to shake before the gun fell out o his hand. He couldn't do it. Gage growled, going toward him, gun still drawn to him as he went around Clint, handcuffing the other to his wrist, cuffing both wrists before throwing him to the bed to sit. "Stay." Clint was still in shock that he couldn't do it. He couldn't shoot him..why? Gage went to Tony, helping him up. "You alright?" Tony sighed. "Not the first time I've had a gun to my head." Gage nodded, knowing that was Tony's way of stating he was ok. "You better go see Kim. Shes petty worried. JARVIS alerted us to what was happening." Tony nodded before taking off, going downstairs.
Tony rushed downstairs where he was met with a tackled hug from his wife. He felt her sniffle as he held her close. "God, are you ok? What did he do?" Tony kissed her head. "Nothing I'm not used to. I'm fine but this spell needs to go. He's dangerous." She nodded. "I called Steve, he's gonna watch Quinn while we do this. I don't want her around if something goes wrong. And we need Gage to keep watch over Clint." Tony nodded. "You go up to the room, I'll wait for Steve." She nodded, walking up the stairs.
A few moments later, Tony was getting the door, holding Quinn's hand. She was pouting. He opened the door, greeting Steve. "Thanks for watching her, we kinda have an emergency." Steve nodded, kneeling down to her. "What exactly is the emergency? Is everyone ok?" Tony nodded. "It's a long story, just watch over her for today." Steve nodded before smiling to Quinn. "Hey princess, ready to hang with your uncle Steve?" She pouted walking to him. Steve chuckled, holding her hand. "Sorry I don't have a lab but we can still do whatever you like." Tony smiled, kissing Quinns head. "I love you princess, see you in a few hours." Quinn still pouted, she hated being away from home."ok."
Tony closed the door once they left, going up to Gage, letting him know what was going on. He didn't miss the worried look in his eyes for his brother. He had some explaining to do after this. He got to there room, there Kim was sitting up in bed, a few tears falling down her face. He went to her quickly, holding her close. She cried into his shoulder. "God...I hate this..." He kissed her head. "I know. I hate it to but it's the only way to get our Clint back." She swallowed down her tears, nodding as she started to lay down on the bed. He stood, holding her hand. "I'll be right here. Promise. JARVIS, keep vitals monitored soundproof and lock the room." "Yes sir." He saw the shuddering breaths Kim was taking. He knew she was terrified. She looked at him. "Ready?" He smiled sadly. "Nope." She smiled sadly back, looking at the ceiling again, closing her eyes. Within moments, her body was glowing, staring to levitate off the bed. Tony had to stand back and guard his eyes. It was intensely bright. Until it wasn't, her body falling to the bed. He knew that was a sign that she was in that realm with the Elders. He watched, worriedly.
Now inside the dark realm, Kim stood, wearing a white, long, flowing dress. It flowed with the energy around her, softly. She walked, going toward the light. "Elders.. please, I beg for your audience." Suddenly it was too bright too fast as the elders came fourth quickly, surrounding her. One spoke. "Is something the matter child?" She swallowed down her fear. "Yes. Clint, my bodyguard, you put a protection spell on him." another spoke, floating around her. "Is that not what you wanted? The flame of your soul pulls toward him, do you not want your love to protect you?" She swallowed. "Not like this. Please, he is a great warrior. He will protect me even without this spell. He's dangerous, he's stalking me, scaring my children, he nearly killed my husband!" "Is that not a price to pay for safety?" "No! Not when I can help it! Take the spell off of him." She was glaring now, she wondered where the new found rage toward the elders came. "You realize child just how dangerous it is to do? Your spirits are interconnected, to break the spell would be to break the connection. There is a chance you and this Clint will not make it thru it." She swallowed thickly. Thinking of the trouble and terror he was causing her family. "Then so be it. This terror he's causing my family has to end, even if it means our death."
"Oh child, you are a brave one. Braver then you know. We will break the connection on one condition." she stiffened. "What condition?" "That no matter what happens between you and Clint, if you shall live thru this. That Your son, when he is three years of age, shall be trained under the eye of the archer. He will be become a great warrior. It is his fate." She felt some relief go thru her. She already knew he was going to get training wither not the elders are involved. "Of corse. I know he will. He will make you proud." With the last work spoke, one of the elders, raised there hand up in the air before bringing it to face Kim, cupped, ready to catch something. Soon a white energy started to leave her body, like a smoke, glowing brightly. Soon it became painful. Falling to the ground, clutching her chest. It felt like the very life of her was being drained.
Tony watched nervously. She was looking pale. Too pale and her monitors were lowering and there was nothing he could do. He couldn't wake her up and interrupt it. He doesn't know what kind of damage that could coast. He jumped when her heart flat-line and JARVIS speaking in alert. "Sir, her heart has stopped, I highly advise to the defibrillator." A panel opened up on the wall. Tony swallowed thickly, quickly bringing over the emergency defibrillator, quickly attaching it to her chest, muttering to himself. "Com'on, don't do this..." Once they were set up, he pressed the button, sending the jolt to her heart. Nothing. He cursed, ignoring his watering eyes, charging it up again. Press button. "Damnit.." He cursed his voice wavering. He could feel a panic attack starting but he had to fight it. One more try. Charging. Press button. Suddenly there was a gasp of air from her, gasping like a fish out of water. He smiled in relief, ignoring how the tears fell down his face. "Angel...God..Don't scare me like that.."
She swallowed, looking around in panic. "I'm...I'm alive?" Tony quickly brought her in his arms, hugging her. "Yes. You are. Thank God.. you are." He ignored how her nose, eyes and ears were bleeding. He didn't care if it got on him. He was just glad she was safe and alive. Kim suddenly spoke up. "JARVIS, How is Clint?" "He is passed out at the moment. Seems he experienced a pain so bad it caused unconsciousness but over all fine." She sighed in relief. "Thank God...thank you JARVIS." She leaned against Tony. Dealing with the elders always took a lot out of her. He kissed her head. "Sleep. You need it." She didn't protest, falling asleep quickly in his arms. He stayed there for God knows how long, watch her sleep. He was so close to losing her. He let silent tears fall as he kissed her head, holding her close.
Clint woke up sometime later, looking confused up at the ceiling. He tried to get up but found his arms and legs were cuffed to the bed posts. "wha..What the hell?" "Hey, how you feeling?" Clint looked over to Gage. "Confused. What the hell is this?" He pulled on his cuffs to make his point. Gage raised an eyebrow. "You don't remember?" Clint glared weakly. "I think I would remember getting cuffed to a bed." Gage smirked before chuckling. "I would say alcohol-" "Don't start. Just tell me what the hell is going on." Gage frowned before sighing, getting up and unlocking each cuff. "You'll have to talk to Tony and Kim. They can explain it to you." Clint raised an eyebrow sitting up. "Why would.." suddenly he remembered when the elders invaded his mind. It hurt so badly, like someone was taking his brain and making it there toy. But the rest was a blank. He had his head in his hands. "I've done some pretty awful shit, haven't I?" "Yep, you did. Just talk to Tony and Kim, they'll tell you it." Gage walked out of the room, giving his brother some privacy for his thoughts.
It was hours later when he tracked Tony to his room. Finally having worked up the courage to face him. He knocked lightly. "Tony, I'd like to talk to you." It was a few moments later then the door opened, Tony now standing in the hallway with him, closing the door. Tony gave a soft glare. "Yes Agent Barton?" Clint swallowed. "Look, I know my mind got taken over some how and I'm sorry for whatever it is I did.." Tony scoffed. "Saying sorry isn't gonna cut it at the moment." Clint frowned. He knew it must be awful if Tony was holding a grudge. "What did I do?" Tony got his pocket tablet out, getting the security footage of Clint when his mind was taken over. "Watch this then come say your sorry." Tony glared before leaving Clint alone with the footage.
Clint watched in horror at the things he did. Pointing a gun at Katie, refusing time with his brother, being downright hostel and violent toward Tony. The worst was all the sexual advances to Kim. He molested her, if Tony hadn't gotten there in time...He had to swallow down the sick he felt. He took it to his room, continuing to watch over and over. He was going to have to do a lot more then say sorry.
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