Impossible Redemption (Resilience Book 2) (Avengers Fan-fic) [COMPLETED]

Chapter 11

I remembered that I'm actually way ahead with writing this! So hopefully by the time I get over my spot of WB, I'll still be ahead of myself! :)

So... Here you go:

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Sam

I practically fell out the door, my control faltering, but I managed to make it to Lexi and Johnny's door before my legs gave out. I fell to the ground against the wall, my body shaking uncontrollably. Steve ran up to me and knelt beside me, before pounding on Lexi's door, calling out to her.

I put my head in my hands as my eyes started shaking, my vision turned red and my nose started bleeding. Alex's laugh thundered through my head.

Welcome to your greatest fear. He chuckled. I closed my eyes tight.

No. I thought strongly. No! I repeated, my thought cutting through Alex's meddling.

'Get back. Loki, Steve. Get back now!' I heard Lexi's voice command strongly. I heard a window smash and I felt the air around me pull me up, my head hanging back, my eyes staring at the ceiling. The sound of glass cracking under feet reached my ears and I pulled my head forward. My shoulders hunched forward of their own accord, and my feet began to bring me towards the living area.

Standing in the middle of a mess of shattered glass, in a grey suit, fixing his cufflinks, was Alex. He stood, a shadow against the night sky, but his face was illuminated as he smirked up at me.

'Long time, no see, Sam.' he said.

My feet pulled me out, away from the hallway, the glass crunching, but not cutting, under my bare feet. I felt many pairs of eyes on me and knew that the Avengers were standing, watching from the hallway. I breathed slowly, trying to regain control of my body. He cocked his head to the side and looked me over.

'Being out of control suits you. Well... Better than it suited your aunt.'

I seethed, just wanting him to leave. The glass tinkled and rolled around us. Alex's smirk grew and he raised an eyebrow.

'So, I was sitting at home, causing you pain, as usual. Then a thought occurred to me; Pain is getting boring. So, I thought that I might personally come and ask what you thought might be more interesting.'

The glass began rolling towards me, sounding like little bells chiming as it did.

'Leave.' I told him as the glass picked up its speed.

He laughed at me. I clenched my fists and all the glass in the room materialised behind me in a large, floating mass.

'It's funny how you think you're in control.' he laughed. I swallowed dryly.

'I am in control Alex. Now leave before I make you.' I told him, my voice dark. He folded his arms across his chest and sent me a challenging look.

'Make me.' he said. I narrowed my eyes at him. Big mistake.

'LEAVE!' I screamed, releasing the glass in a column which flew towards him, knocking him off his feet and sending him flying out the window, where he fell towards the ground. The glass, however, stopped on reaching the window frame, and slotted back into its former arrangement, forming the panoramic windows again.

I fell to my knees, gasping for air as I tried to regain control. I pinched the bridge of my nose to stop it bleeding as I breathed deeply. A pair of black shoes stepped in front of me and I looked up to see Loki holding his hand out to me. I looked at him for a minute, before sniffing and taking his hand. He helped me up and led me to the couch. I sat down and a tissue was held out to me. I looked up and smiled my thanks to Pepper, taking the tissue, and using it to clean the blood from my nose, holding it there to catch any more that came.

'Samantha.' Loki called, hunkering down before me, and I looked up at him. 'I need you to listen to me carefully.' he said. I raised an eyebrow, but nodded.

'That was not you, what just happened.' he told me as Lexi came to stand beside him.

'I know. I lost control...' I trailed off as Loki shook his head.

'No. You did not. That was Alex.' I frowned and took the tissue away from my face, frowning up at the two of them. Lexi smiled sadly at me.

'We tried to help you, but he's even stronger in such close proximity.' she said.

I frowned at them, putting down the tissue and taking a shaky breath. Steve sat down beside me, watching me carefully.

'So... you're trying to tell me that...' I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. 'You're trying to tell me that... not only can he get inside my head and tear it apart...' I stopped as my voice began to rise, along with my anger.

'But he can control me?' I asked in disbelief. Neither of them spoke, moved, or even blinked; a sure confirmation. Nick took a breath to say something, but I stood, holding my hand up to him.

'If you enjoy the ability to be able to breathe without a tube, you won't voice that thought.' I told him, without looking at him. I stormed past the others, towards the elevator.

'Where are you going?? Steve asked. Without turning back, I replied.

'I told you that I had first dibs.'

Suddenly, Loki materialised in front of me, blocking my way to the elevator.

'What are you doing Loki? Move. Now.' I told him, sending him a glare which could have burned through his skull. He shook his head.

'I owe you a debt, Samantha. This is me, attempting to begin to repay it. I will not allow you to march off to your death.' he told me. I shoved him out of the way and pressed the button to summon the elevator.

'Neither your aunt or your parents would want you to do this.'

I froze. How would he know what they would have wanted? I didn't even know them. How could he?

'I have seen them, Samantha. Thanos sent me back there once, long ago. They loved you dearly. Especially your kind, loving, and forgiving nature.'

I closed my eyes as a lump formed in my throat.

'They would not want you to pursue this, Samantha. There must be a better way.'

I laughed humourlessly. 'You're one to talk.' I told him, looking at the floor.

'I have learned from my past mistakes, Samantha. Trust me, you do not want to follow this path of destruction. It will tear you apart. I have followed that same path, it does not end well.'

Sorrow welled up inside of me, and I closed my eyes, my shoulders falling in defeat.

'I just want this to be over.' I whispered. Tears welled up in my eyes and slid down my cheeks. I felt Steve's warm arms wrap around me, holding me tight.

I just want this to be over.

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Poor Sam. She's going loca!

Sooo.... thoughts???!!!! Seriously, what do you all think??? :D

Love and Skittles!

Raven

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