Nico and the avenger's chapter 4
Clint's pov
I just messed up big time! I threatened the son of Hades, oh gods! I'm such an idiot! How can I get out of this mess? Wait…You know what? When everyone's done, I'll just go apologize. Nico is very powerful whether he knows it or not and I would rather him not use that power to hurt people… or me more specifically.
I walked down the hallway and passed Fury's office where he was talking to someone. I climbed into the vent system, my favorite way of travel around the building. Sometimes it's quick, but it's definitely a great way to see things that could be missed. The vents in this building were equal to a separate floor. Inside the big, almost human-sized vent that was leading to Fury's office I heard him say, "Does that mean he's a threat?" I heard Fury say, his voice shaking with what sounded like fear laced with anger. Is he talking about Nico? "Nico will be a great powerful enemy or feared, horrible enemy. Don't threaten him- he is more powerful then you know, but it's still up to him if everyone knows" Thor's serious booming voice warned Fury. I stood for a few moments thinking about the two ways this scenario could play out. If S.H.I.E.L.D. knows what's good for them they won't hurt or threaten Nico…they would be targeted by a non-merciful demigod!
I exited the vents shortly after. While climbing out of the vent I touched the floor in time to see a confused Thor turn the corner into the hallway where I stood. "Eye of hawk, what are you doing in the vent?" Thor's bewildered voice boomed. "Well you see, sometimes I take the shortest path between my destinations- I was using them instead of the hallway. Sorry If I startled you Thor. I'll see you around!" I said, hopefully convincingly. Thor chuckled and said "Okay, birdman. Fly carefully", then he nodded and walked away. I continued down the hallway and turned the corner. I knocked on Fury's door before walking in. "Well, well, well. Hello Clint, so nice to see you, although I can't say I'm surprised that you're here... Actually a little surprised that Thor was here before you. If you have questions for me, I am really not in the mood right now-The door is right behind you." Fury's sarcastic voice said to me. I walked to the chairs that sat in front of his desk and chose one closest to the wall. Fury stood next to his desk, hand resting on the back of the chair as if he weren't sure whether to stand or sit. I cleared my throat before starting. "First, you need to hear what I have to say. I am a part of this team, but also part of this planet, and we need to get on the same page about some things first. You see, I don't think it's smart to keep a child here especially not one like Nico." I said as convincingly as I could muster. He pulled the chair away from the desk, and sat down; his eyes locked on me and paused before he said, "Well! What a glorious day this is! Look at you standing up for one of your kind. I watched the conversations held between your teammates and Nico, and heard a few things that have me on edge. I need to process this right now." He adjusted his eye patch and laced his hands behind his neck. "Now why don't you get the hell out of my office, I'm busy. We can talk later." Fury glanced back at his computer and paper work and away from me. "Wait what do you mean his kind?" I asked, surely Nico did not say he was a demigod. I had faith in that much. "Well, Clint, Thor must have had a more productive conversation with Nico that you. He just told me that Nico is a powerful Greek demigod. Also that you have been lying to us and that you are one too, just not as powerful." He said this matter-of-factly, while I tried not to let my mouth drop open. I stood frozen, not sure what to say. Now I knew what it felt like to be interrogated. "Would you like to tell me about yourself or do you want to join Nico in a cell for the time being?"
I had no choice but to tell him. "Okay. I have nothing to hide; I just wasn't sure how my family heritage would complicate my relationship with S.H.I.E.L.D...I'm Clint Barton, son of Apollo the sun god, music, poems, medicine, archery and tons of other things. I'm a demigod but I decided to start over my life after I turned 18 and could leave camp, because I knew how to fight and defend myself from monsters. That is a condensed version about my life before I was an adult" I said simply. Fury sat quietly but looked sort of amused. I got tired of this so I got up and left as I was asked to before.
Nico's pov
I sat in the boring as hell cell. You know what I want to try? I want to shadow travel out of here. This is crazy I need to get out of here. Just as I tried to shadow travel it got brighter in the room and all the shadows were gone. "Hey Nico, can I come in? I want to apologize." I heard Clint's voice from behind the door. "No!" I responded tartly. There were a few brief moments of silence and he said "What's that? I heard a yes!" What was it with Apollo's kids, why are they just so freaking perky all the time?
The door opened and Katniss himself walked in, and then closed the door. He stood in front of it, blocking my way out, making me squint again from his bright aura. "Hey, Katniss." I winked and greeted with sarcasm. He smirked at me and rolled his eyes. "Hey ghost prince! Wow. I feel like we're old friends!" What did he call me? "No not really. I'm the ghost king actually." I responded in a bland voice. "It does not matter. I'm here to apologize for things…at the same time I'm freaked out a little. They know about your family, and mine. What did you tell Thor? How is it possible that you thought it was a good idea to tell the government?" Clint looked nervous and I suddenly realized why. "Wait… did Thor tell them?" I questioned. If Thor had said a damn thing about things that were not his business…Clint interrupted my thoughts, "Thor told them and they know about both of us and Fury wants you to at least tell him." Clint said back at me. This could get out of hand…"Fine, let's go get this over with!" I said grimly. I almost felt like I was waiting to be run through with a sword. "Nico, I've been with this team for a while. I've never felt unsure of being with them, and they've made me part of their family. The same could be for you…this doesn't have to be a bad thing. Let's go see Fury and talk about all of this, ok? We'll be together…things will be fine, Ok? Follow me." Clint said. He tried to be upbeat but was clearly not happy about this ether.
We stood outside of the office and paused for a moment, and then I knocked on the door. Fury yelled "COME!" I walked into the office Fury greeted me "What the hell do you want now Clint, you just left…" he paused and saw me behind Clint. Fury's face twisted "What is he doing out of his cell, Clint?" Fury looked angry like he wanted to shoot him. Which I have no bad feelings about, it was a little funny, actually. "Nico would like to tell you and only you about his godly parent, so then he can leave." Clint said simply before he sat in a chair. I followed him across the room and sat in the chair next to his. "Ok, but depending on how dangerous he is we may have to keep him here." Fury said and looked at me, his dagger like glare looking right through me. "Ok I'm Nico DiAngelo and I am the son of Hades, lord of the dead, ghosts, shadows, and the underworld." I said then looked at Clint. "Can I leave now?" Fury stared at me and asked, "You are very powerful, dangerous even, and why would I trust you? What proof do I have that letting you go will keep us and everyone else on this planet safe?" I glared slightly, but tried to stay as neutral as I could so he didn't get defensive. I had no intention of hurting people. Why did they think I would? They wouldn't know anything about my 'previous skills', like how I was one of the only demigods to kill over 100 monsters in the battle of New York and I almost died many times in my life to protect my friends and the world. I looked at Fury, then Clint and shook my head before saying "What have you ever done? I was in 4 different wars one when I was about to turn 11. I've seen things that if anyone else had they would surely have lost their sanity. I have also lost more in my life than anyone and never want anyone to have to deal with half the shit I ever had to. I can't even end my suffering and I'm only 16 and been through more than anyone! That's why, Director!" I growled at him and then I shrunk in my seat and saw movement out of the corner of my eye. I looked by the door and saw the whole team, all of the Avengers, each face had wide eyes and shocked expressions, even Fury and Clint. As I looked at them I said, "Hello there- how much did you hear of that?" Fury spoke first, "Is that true Nico?" I looked back at Fury who had a look of awe on his face and amused eyes. I nodded. I wondered if I could possibly just shadow travel to camp and hide in the dark Hades cabin, would people notice that much? "Nico, I apologize that we got off on the wrong foot. Sometimes, with the mysteries and surprising things we discover in this organization, we tend to be more cautious that receptive of differences. Would you like to join the avengers?" Fury asked me. I looked at the other members of the team who all looked satisfied with this offer. "Sure why not." I said wondering if this was a good choice! "Good, welcome to our team, Nico. Avengers, why don't you take Nico to the tower and get him settled. He can do the paper work later," Fury said. The avengers and I shuffled out of the office, and each welcomed me to the team. For the first time since Bianca's death, I felt like I was where I belonged.
Author's note: Hey guy's. It may seem like the fanfic is done but I assure you there will be more chapter's very soon. Thanks for all the support. If I could I would name all of you that had commented and liked and favorite but I can't so, oh well. Till next time, BYE!