He never let anyone close. Not because he didn't care - but because he feared what might happen if they saw too much, or if he trusted too deeply.
All his life, he kept others safe. He was the shield, the silent guardian who made sure everyone else could smile, live, and breathe in peace. Yet no one ever asked if he was happy. No one noticed when the weight grew too heavy.
Until one day, he was simply... gone.
And when the world needed him most, he wasn't there.
But they must find him. Because the greatest threat to the universe... is also its greatest protector.
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Tony groaned. "Seriously, Cap, if I die from god-poison pancakes, you're paying for the funeral."
"-Well, you do realize, Tin Can," Loki drawled, sliding a plate across the counter toward Tony, "if you're going to die, Rogers will die with you. Or maybe not. Since he's a super soldier. And Doctor Banner here..." his lips curved into a grin, "...I've heard he's immune to poison .So really, Stark, it will be just your funeral. Good."
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"First thing-no one knows who he was. He is called the man of myths for a reason. Second, why would such a being concern himself with a band of mortals who can barely keep their own city from collapsing? Third, where he came from... no one knows." His grin widened, sharp and knowing. "There is only one thing all the realms agree upon: in every universe, in every whispered story, he is known as the Protector of the Universe."
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#bxb
#moc
#avengers
#maturethemes
#loki
#tony
#captain America
#maturel
Captured by S.H.I.E.L.D. after being discovered as the sole survivor of a catastrophic explosion that obliterated an entire city, Ten-a young man with the power to command ice and snow-finds himself thrust into a world of heroes and secrets. Haunted by the experiments that granted him his abilities, Ten struggles to prove his innocence while navigating the watchful eyes and probing questions of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
As trust begins to form, Ten discovers unexpected connections with some of the Avengers. From the steadfast loyalty of a soldier to the brilliant insight of a genius, and even the playful charm of a hero who hides his own scars, Ten finds his heart pulled in multiple directions. With each bond forged, the lines between good and bad, light and dark, blur further.
In a story where survival, redemption, and love intertwine, Ten must choose who to trust, how to wield his powers, and what it truly means to be "good" or "bad."