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Hmmm, putting this here so I don't forget it later:
A Gossip Girl au where the Avengers are Manhattan's/Upper East Side Elite.
(I've been on a Gossip Girl re-watch and this idea popped into my head.)
Just Moodboards for this or possibly a mini series? Hmmmm. 🤔 thoughts, thoughts, thoughts.
You know, when I come up with ideas while at work, it makes me wish that I was home so that I could be working on it.
They pulled out the drill. I can handle it. Yash's mouth was opened and several tools including the drill clacked against her teeth. They're going for a molar. Another tool was inserted and her jaw began to ache as it they forced her to open too wide.
The drill turned on. Yash's heart rate skyrocketed. She held her breath. The whine of the drill, the buzz against her tooth and the smell of burning enamel filled the air. Yash eventually had to breathe. The burning enamel smelled too much like explosive charges.
Adrenaline spiked through her veins and she gripped the arm rests. The left one began to creak under her hand. They were starting to hit a nerve. Yash breathed as little as possible, both to avoid breathing in tooth particles but also to keep from screaming.
She squeezed the arm rests tighter, locking her leg muscles to brace against the pain. Think of anything else. Go anywhere else. Be anyone else.
The pain began to radiate through her skull. Careful, don't move. Tools shifted around, one with a sharp edge pressed against the corner of her mouth and something began to trickle down her chin. They have to be almost done.
The hands removed the drill. Then she saw pliers cross over her face. No, please, not another one, She held her breath. She braced her legs. She squeezed the arm rests.
Blinding, shooting, excruciating pain. There was a sickening crack and she felt pieces hit her tongue. Something sharp was inserted into her gum. She could taste blood. The sharp metal point scraped out the rest of the tooth.
A new tooth was handed over. Yash braced. The hands pushed the tooth with a point instead of roots straight into the gum. Yash was beginning to black out. Spots clouded her vision, the taste of blood and the shattering crack replayed in her head.
The bile taste of a blackout replaced the blood and deafening ringing drowned out the tooth breaking. They were saying something now, it didn't matter.
If I pass out, I won't feel anything. Her head throbbed. Sweat broke out across her whole body and a hot flush followed. Yash felt her heart rate plummet. Here we go.
Character: Clint Barton
Motivation and Goals:
* Core Motivation: Overcoming abuse, building trust, and finding belonging in a world that has repeatedly betrayed him.
* Initial Goal: Survival, both physically and emotionally, under the oppressive environment created by his abusive father. Protecting his brother, Barney, also becomes a key goal.
* Evolving Goals: Finding a safe and supportive environment. Learning to trust and accept help. Building meaningful relationships based on genuine care. Eventually, Clint will want to protect others from similar abuse, perhaps leading him towards law enforcement or a vigilante path.
Significant Events:
* Mother's Abandonment: When Clint was nine, his mother left, ostensibly to go to the store, but never returned. This event cemented Clint's distrust of adults and the idea that people will inevitably abandon him.
* Escalation of Abuse: His mother's disappearance triggered an escalation of Harold's abusive behavior, fueled by alcohol and a twisted sense of betrayal. This abuse was physical, emotional, and neglectful.
* Meeting Natasha Romanoff and Bruce Banner: In sixth grade, Clint meets Natasha and Bruce. This is the first real opportunity for positive connection in his life, but his deeply ingrained distrust and internalized prejudices make it difficult for him to accept their help.
* The Beating and Natasha's Intervention: The night Harold brutally beats Clint is a turning point. Desperate and knowing he needs help, he calls Natasha. Her response, and the support of her extended family, provides a glimpse of a different life – one where he is cared for and safe.
* Harold's Assault on the Romanoff Household: Harold's violent attack on the Romanoff household, fueled by delusion and hate, exposes Clint to the potential consequences of his environment. It is a catalyst for him to realize he needs to escape this life.
Relationships:
* Harold Barton (Father):Abusive, neglectful, and the primary source of Clint's trauma. Harold instills in Clint a deep-seated distrust of others, harmful prejudices, and a belief in his own worthlessness.
* Barney Barton (Brother): A fellow victim of Harold's abuse, Clint feels protective of Barney. Their relationship likely vacillates between mutual support and resentment (as Barney may seek solace in gang life, which Clint may disapprove of).
* Natasha Romanoff: A compassionate and persistent friend who recognizes Clint's pain and offers him unconditional support. She represents a potential path to healing and trust. Their bond is strengthened by their shared experiences of trauma and abuse.
* Bruce Banner: Like Natasha, Bruce is kind, understanding, and perceptive, and is able to recognize Clint's struggles. His willingness to look past Clint's initial prejudices and offer practical assistance (like the notes) makes him a vital ally.
* Melina and Django Romanoff:While initially intimidating as adults, they quickly demonstrate their protective nature and willingness to help Clint, even at personal risk. They provide a glimpse of a functional, supportive family.
* Yelena, Cais and Cam:Natasha's foster sisters, together they show Clint a real family. Showing how Families can be build and are the people who have your back.
Growth and Change:
* Initial State: Distrustful, isolated, self-reliant to a fault, and burdened by internalized prejudices. He rejects help and pushes people away out of fear of abandonment and a warped sense of pride.
* Catalysts for Change: Natasha and Bruce's consistent kindness, the realization that his father's behavior is not normal, the experience of receiving genuine care at the Romanoff house, and the trauma of Harold's attack.
* Transformation: Clint slowly begins to question his ingrained beliefs and open himself to the possibility of trust. He starts to see the value of friendship and support. He begins to realize that he doesn't have to be alone in his struggles. He realizes that he needs to get away from his father, and that this means leaving Barney behind, and that this might be the only way for him to get better.
Natasha, hardened by her own past, stands tall, blocking his path. "He's not here," she lies, her voice cold. "And even if he was, you wouldn't be seeing him." Harold, reeking of cheap whiskey and rage, tries to shove past her, but Django appears, his imposing frame a solid barrier. "You will leave now," Django growls, his accent thick. "Before I call the police." Harold spits on the ground, muttering threats about "foreigners" and "child snatchers," before finally staggering away.
Back in Natasha's room, the others are awake, huddled together, fear etched on their faces. Clint is trembling, his earlier feverish haze replaced by a stark understanding of the danger he's brought upon them. "I... I have to go," he whispers, his voice barely audible. "He'll just keep coming back."
Natasha shakes her head fiercely. "No, Clint. You're staying here. We won't let him hurt you."
Yelena, despite her initial teasing, instinctively moves closer to Clint, offering him a small, worn teddy bear. Cam nods in agreement, her eyes filled with a fierce protectiveness. Even Cais, usually reserved, offers a comforting smile.
Bruce, having heard the commotion, rushes back, his face a mask of concern. He pushes past the others and kneels beside Clint. "It's okay, Clint," he says softly, his voice a soothing balm. "We're here for you. We won't let him get to you."
Clint looks at them, at their unwavering support, their genuine concern, and a dam breaks within him. Tears stream down his face, years of suppressed pain and fear finally finding release. He doesn't understand why they're doing this, why they care so much, but in this moment, surrounded by these unlikely friends, he feels a flicker of hope, a warmth he hasn't felt in a long time.
"I... I don't understand," he sobs, his voice choked with emotion. "Why are you helping me?"
Natasha kneels beside him, her hand gently resting on his arm. "Because, Clint," she says softly, her eyes filled with empathy, "we know what it's like. We know what it's like to be alone, to be afraid. And we're not going to let you go through it alone anymore."
In the days that follow, Natasha's home becomes a sanctuary for Clint. He sleeps in Natasha's room, surrounded by her protective presence. Django and Melina treat him with a kindness he's never known, offering him warm meals and a safe place to heal. Bruce helps him with his schoolwork, patiently explaining the lessons he struggles to hear. Yelena, despite her mischievous nature, becomes a loyal friend, always ready with a joke or a silly game to distract him from his fears. Cam and Cais, with their quiet strength, provide a sense of stability and calm.
Slowly, Clint begins to open up, sharing his story, his fears, and his dreams. He learns to trust, to laugh, and to feel safe. He discovers that not all adults are like his father, that not everyone will betray him. He begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, he can have a life worth living.
One afternoon, while bruce is helping clint with his math homework, Natasha comes into the room, a strange look on her face. "Clint," she says, her voice serious. "There's something we need to talk about." She explains that she and Bruce, along with her family, have come up with a plan. They’ve decided they won’t let Harold Barton ruin Clint's life. They are going to get help and get Clint away from his father. The journey won’t be easy, but he won’t have to be afraid anymore.
Clint looks at them, his heart filled with a mix of fear and hope. He doesn't know what the future holds, but for the first time in his life, he doesn't have to face it alone. He has a family now, a family that loves him, supports him, and will fight for him. And that, he realizes, is more than he could have ever asked for.
