Broken And Bruised. ( Avengers Adopt)

This godforsaken Island.

Clay felt a pinch on her hand, jumping awake she saw a crab run away. She was still drenched in sea water, she sat up and looked into the sky. "You have got to be fucking kidding me." Clay screamed. "Be quiet." Clay jumped quickly, and turned her around to the person she heard. Her breath begun to quicken. Laying down not too far away from her, was Miller. He wadded up his dress coat and used it as a pillow. "This is a sick joke." Clay blooped down in the sand. "Speak for yourself. I've been wanting a vacation" he responded sarcastically. Clay sighed dramatically, and stood up. She begun walking away in a huff.
"Where are you going?" He asked in a relaxed tone.
"Anywhere you are not." She yelled now quite far from him.  He laughed. "I do like some trouble."
The island wasn't very big, it had a small bay and a dense jungle, it had some curves and hilltops, but no mountains. Clay tried walking as fast as she could away from Miller, but because of what happened last night, her bones were so heavy. Her eyes land on a clearing leading into the forest, almost instinctively she ran as fast as she could towards it. Quickly she ducked behind some tree brush, she was sure she was out've sight. Clay leaned on a boulder, slowly falling apart under the wieght of reality.

**Clay's POV**
"How the hell am I going to get out've this?" My own raspy voice echoed through my mind. Suddenly, the smell of smoke invaded my nose. I jumped up, and walked out of the brush, my eyes landed on a small pit, more inland then where i woke up at. It must be Millers fire. I sighed, and walked towards the water. I sat down, and let my feet get buried in the incoming waves. I closed my eyes, and slowed my breathing. Soon enough, I convinced myself I didn't get kidnapped for the 3rd time, that i didn't get injected with a mystery serum that made my blood boil, and that i wasn't morooned on a Godforsaken island in the middle of god knows where, with a physchopath. I know it was the truth, but for right now, My feet were in the sand, and I wasn't in danger. I slowly laid down on the sand, watching the sky shift from blue to a light pink. It was beautiful. Soon enough I drifted to sleep.
May tomorrow be better, clay. May it be better.

**Peter's POV**
The humming of the quin jet was becoming white noise, we had been flying for hours. No matter how heavy my eyes got, I couldn't sleep. Nat sat down beside me, "Kid you need rest." She said softly," I-I can't Nat. Not when shes gone like this. Not when I dont know if i will ever see her again!" I exclaimed, louder then I truthfully intended to. Nats eyes widened," Im sorry nat." I buried my face in my hands. I heard her sigh.
WAP
A sharp pain hit the back of my neck. And suddenly I started to fall, "Sorry kid. you're no Help to her, or us, in your current state, you need rest." Nat said, catching me from my fall, and laying me down gently. I did fall asleep, but it certainly wasn't by choice.

**3rd POV**
Peters dramatic scene was witness by everyone. However everyone stayed silent, they knew what he was saying was true, and the person who knew it the most was Tony. He lost her twice, and he was determined, as Odin was his witness, he would do anything to get her back.
Tony zoned out, in pure anger and regret. Steve notice this. "Tony?" Tony didnt hear him, he was too into his thoughts," Tony!" Steve slapped his arm, which made Tony jumped, and let out a frustrated sigh,"God damnit, Cap!" Steve laughed," Im suppose to be the serious one here, You're suppose to be comic relief!" Steve agrued playfully, but loudly too. Tony chuckled,"I know Cap. But, I just found her. I can't lose her again....I, I don't know what I would do." True geniune hurt spread across Tonys face. Steve put his hand on Tony's shoulder, giving him a reassuring smile.

**Clays POVA*
The sand turned cold, and I didnt feel the warmth of the sun. I started to shiver. I woke up reluctantly, I still smelled smoke. The desire for warmth out wieghed my hatred of Miller. I got up from the sand, and began walking. The fire was nestled directly inland from the beach, close to where I had woken up from. I started to get close, but I couldn't see him. I could feel the warmth of the fire now that i was even closer. I cautiously looked around, and still i saw nothing. I sat down in front of the fire. I sighed.
I heard the chrunching of the sand as someone walked towards me," Finally decided to join me?" He asked sarcastically. I glared at him. Hw was carrying two dead rabbits, and a makeshift spear. And his smirk was arrogant. He chuckled at my reaction, he started preparing the rabbits to be dinner, I started to feel dizzy again, and then a sharp and painful headache hit me. I winched in pain quickly.
"That will happen from time to time, it stops after a week or two. " He said, a hint of softness in his tone. I glared even more," What did you do to me." I said with complete numbness. He sighed," what needed to be done." His voice was serious. I scoffed,"You should have chosen someone else to be your science experiment!" I yelled. He turned to put the rabbits on the fire, he bent down, and placed them down gently. Slowly his eyes rose to meet mine, he locked onto my eyes with intensity, I couldn't look away. "My, My." His whiskey like voice rang through my mind, but his lips didnt move. "You have," he trailed his eyes down my body,"Such a dark past." He stood up, and moved toward me,"Why.. why, can't I move?!" I said to myself, but no words could come out. I tried to struggle as he sat down next to me, our knees touching. He smiled,"Because I am watching every memory you have." A tear slid down my cheek, I saw my mother's neck snapped. Another one fell, it was the first night that monster came into my room at night. More tears fell. I couldnt stop him. He violated every memory. I saw every painful blow once again, in vivid color.
"So much pain." His voice echoed, sympathetically. Soon I felt a warm embrance. But all i could see was a repeat of the darkest, most painful secrets."You will never be debasted in such a way, ever again." He sounded serious, angry even. He snapped his fingers and pulled me back to reality. I couldn't breath. His eyes widened," I am sorry. I didn't mean to see so much." He said sorrowful. He pulled me into another embrace. "Breathe, Clay." I listened, and took a small breathe. He got up and continued to cook the rabbit. I sat in silence, nothing but the crackling of the fire, and his occasional glance was acknowledged.
"You," my voice cracked."You can read minds?" I finished my sentence in disbelief. He sat on the opposite side of the fire, his dark hair casted a shadow on his face, his dark green eyes seemed to dance with the fire. They slowly rose to meet mine again, this time it was invasive, he wasn't searching coldly, he gave me a soft smile," Not quite, I can watch anothers memories, if I can gain control through eye contact." I rose my eyebrow," So. You saw.." I felt uncomfortable. I looked down," I did. And I felt how much pain it caused you." I couldn't look up. I was embarrassed. I Begun to hear a humming sound coming closer and closer to the island. Miller jumped up," Finally!" He yelled with enthusiasm, I jumped up too, I saw a jet of some sort coming towards the island. Quickly miller started loading the fire with palm leaves which made loads of black smoke erupt, he motioned for me to help, i got up and did the same thing he did. The hum got louder, but just as quickly as it had appeared, it disappeared. I dropped to my knees," Fuuuuuck" I screamed.

**Quin Jet, 3rd POV**
Steve sat in silence as Tony concentrated, he looked out his copilot window, taking in the beauty of the small island they were passing over. Something caught Steves eyes. It looked like an SOS signal. He started hitting Tony's arm,"Rogers so help me, if you touch me one more time, I will have brucey boy rip your arm off and shove it somewhere the sun dont shine." He said in annoyance, Steve smiled.
"Adorable. Anyway, theres An SOS coming from that island down there." Tony's eyes narrowed" We don't have time for that." He said coldly." Tony we can't just leave people to fend for themselves, we have to help them." Tony grunted,"You are a pain in my ass, Rogers." He sighed. And changed the course of the jet Quin.
They flew directly over the fire they saw, and landed in a clearing near there. Peter started waking up," Wha.. where are we?" He rubbed his head in discomfort." A Little spur of the moment rescue operation by yours truly." Tony said walking towards the slowly opening door.

**Clays POV**
The Jet flew over us. And I dont think it will be coming back. I started to think I may die here, with him.
To my surprise I heard the humming again, I darted my eyes towards the sky," Miller!! They're coming back." He jumped up,"I suppose they are." He held a hand out to me, offering me assistance in getting up, I took it. The Jet flew right over us, and headed for a clearing not too far from us, Me and Miller Made eye contact, and immediately started running towards the Jet. I ignored the burning sensation started to build again in my blood, I ran faster everytime i wanted to fall. Soon enough, we reached a landed Quin Jet, walking towards it I saw the door start to open.
The door was fully opened.
"Tony?" I thought my mind was playing a trick on me."Clay!" He yelled, a huge smile on his face."Clay holy shit!" I smiled, and started running to Tony, suddenly we were face to face, I embraced Tony. She squeezed so tight, like she never wanted to let go." Kid, you're crushing me." He faked a weeze. She giggled. And took a step back. She looked back at Miller, who stood a safe distance. He walked closer to me and stopped a few steps behind me," Who the hell is he." Tony points at Miller. I heard running on metal, it headed towards me. I turned to see Peter, running at full speed towards me." Clay!!"  He yelled,"Peter! Slow dow-" SMACK. Peter ran right into me, and hugged me,"Clay!! Im so happy we found you." He said, calmly embracing me. I hugged him back, I could hear pain in his voice. Tears started falling from my eyes,"Peter.." I said while holding on tighter. "Okay Loverboy, thats enough." Tony stepped forward and pulled us apart, Tony looked at Miller standing behind us, observing everything. Tony's eyes narrowed," Who. Is. He." He said slowly."That's Miller LaGuard." I said plainly, avoiding eye contact. Tony stepped forward,"Listen very carefully to me, son." He was inches away from Miller now,"You are gonna board this plane, quietly. And you're gonna answer some questions." He said seriously, Miller smirked." Ah, so this is your savior." Miller looked at me, I looked away,"Shut up Miller." I said aggressively," Yes, do shut up Miller." Tony said mockingly. Miller let out a chuckle, and walked onto the plane. I held my breath as he walked past me."You're safe now clay.." Peter touched my hand," I will protect you." He looked into my eyes. I gave him a fake smile, Tony stood next to me," We need to head back." He said softly, I nodded. We all boarded the Quin Jet.

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Hey guys!! Super sorry if this isnt super good. Ive been super busy lately. New chapters on the way!
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