Ghost King: The New Avenger?

Bonding Time With A Sleepy Nico

Nico p.o.v.

I slowly opened eyes. "Why were they so heavy? I'm just gonna close them again. Oh yeah, I used too much of my powers, that's why. Then my ghost guardian came and helped. What was his name? Oh yeah, Enzo." I thought. I slowly opened my eyes, I was in the room that I had been staying in with the avengers. I turned my head, there was Natasha, sitting on the chair next to me. She was reading a book. Learning Basic Sign Language, she actually is learning sign language for me, that's nice. "Hey Natasha." I said. I wonder what my voice sounded like, probably really scratchy. 

"Hey kid. You gave us a scare." She signed. It was slow, but accurate.

"Sorry," I said.

"It fine," She signed.

"Can I sleep more, 'm tired," I said. She gave a soft smile.

"Of course." she signed. I closed my eyes. 

TIMESKIP

I woke up to an interesting sight. Steve was picking up a sleeping Tony and Clint. "w-what?" I said. Steve looked shocked I was up. He held up a finger, one second. Steve walked back into the room a minute later. He had a notebook.

"Hey kid, how do you feel?" It said. 

"Very tired." I said while handing back the notebook. 

"Clint and Tony fell asleep in here watching over you. I had to put them to bed." 

"You act like their mom." I say.

"Well someone needs to!" 

"I suppose that's true." I say.

"Go to bed son, you sound tired." 

"What does my voice sound like?" I say, "I miss hearing it."

"It's a little scratchy at the moment." 

"I think I'll go to bed now." I say. Steve smiles in approval.

TIMESKIP

I woke up to feeling hands on my head. Bruce is standing over me. "Hey, Bruce." Bruce grabs a white board that I'm assuming he brought. 

"Sorry, I had to wash your face." 

"It's fine," I say. "I used way too much of my powers didn't I?"

"Yeah. If it weren't for Enzo, I'm not sure you would be alive."

"I am still so tired, how long have I been asleep?"

"3 days."

"ugh. That's way too long."

"You should go back to sleep, you even look tired."

"Probably. Does not mean I want to."

"Don't you dare turn into Tony." I chuckle. "I'm being serious. You should go back to bed."

"I don't wanna!" I whine like a little kid.

"Kid, your eyes are literally drooping."

"No they're not." I did not ever see what he responded, because I was already asleep.

TIMESKIP

I wake up to see Tony reading an article next to me. "Hey Tony." Tony's face lights up. He says something to himself before he runs across the room and grabs the notebook Steve used. 

"Hey kiddo. According to Bruce you tried to turn into me. Don't follow my example."

"I was seriously not tired." I say.

"Are you tired now?"

"No" I say.

"You liar. Your voice gives it away."

"Hmph." 

"You wanna see Clint?"

"yeah."

"Ok, give me a sec, I'll be right back" I sit there for a moment, honestly I am sooo tired. But I want to see Clint. I force my eyes open, but eventually give into sleep.

TIMESKIP

I wake up to find no one in the room for once. That's odd, they always seem to be here. Then the bathroom door opens to reveal Thor. Thor's smile grows when he see's me up. It grew so large it was actually kinda funny. "Hey Thor!" Thor says something, and comes to sit next to me. 

"Friend Nico! You have ____!" Thor signs.

"You know sign language? What is..." I do the sign. 

"I know sign language because of all-speak. That word was A-W-O-K-E-N." He signs back.

"That's so cool! Does Clint know? He would go crazy to find out he has another sign language buddy!" I say. Thor smiles.

"How are you feeling?"

"Don't tell Tony or Bruce this, but I am tired." I say. I see Thor start laughing. 

"They were telling us all about you and how you were turning into a mini Tony, Clint was quite sad. He wanted you to be a mini H-A-W-K-E-Y-E." 

"Well Clint and I both have our lack of hearing in common." I say. "You know, when Clint finds out you know sign language he is going to make you join the deaf club as an honorary member."

"I would be honored."

"He'll probably make a T-shirt." I say with a yawn at the end. 

"You are tired."

"Yeah," I answer.

"You should sleep."

"That sounds nice," I say, then I close my eyes and go back to sleep. 

TIMESKIP

When I wake up, I see Clint by my bed, he's asleep, but I don't care! I want to see Clint! I sit up after a little bit of work, and tap him on his shoulder. He stirs a little, but does not wake up. He's not wearing his hearing aids, so no point yelling. I just grab him by the shoulders and shake him. He snaps awake and immediately scans the room for danger. I hold my hands up in surrender. He looks at me and a smile immediately grows on his face.

"Kid!" He signs.

"I finally stayed awake long enough to see you!" I sign back. 

"How do you feel?"

"Much less tired, did you know Thor knows sign language?" I sign to him.

"He does! He must become an honorary member of the deaf club! Should I make T-Shirts?" I chuckle. 

"For sure! They should be rainbow tie dye!" I say.

"Rainbow tie dye? What happened to your emo style?"

"I never was emo! The black shirt and shorts were because they were easy to care for on the streets, and the cloak is made of shadows, which are dark!" I sign quickly, then throw my hands up in the air.

"Aww, the baby ghost king angry?" Clint signs, his eyes are mischievous.

"Oh shut it birdbrain" I sign.

"Baby ghost king cranky," He signs, a full grown grin appears on his face. He is having way to much fun with this.

"If you don't shut it I will raise a skeleton and put it in your bed, I already did it to Tony." 

"You wouldn't!" I think for a minute.

"You're right. I wouldn't. I would probably pass out, and I just woke up. What time is it anyway?" I ask.

"Do NOT pass out again. It's against the rules. It is currently 6:15. Cap is probably up, should we go see if he will make you breakfast?" He asks me. I nod. "Ok, let me put on my hearing aids." 

"Let's go!" I say. Clint smiles and helps me get out of bed.