Age of Glory | Pietro Maximoff

Chapter Eleven: I Still Believe In Heroes

Picture is Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Pietro Maximoff aka Quicksilver in Avengers: Age Of Ultron by Marvel Studios.

Music is "Undimmed By Time, Unbound By Death" by M83 from the Oblivion OST.

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"I still believe in heroes." ~Nick Fury

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CHAPTER ELEVEN

When the cops arrive only seconds later, Pietro and I are sitting on the ground by my whisteria free. I call it my healing tree, because I go here when I need to meditate and be free from worldy problems. It's a special place for me, and I feel safe here.

Gregory is still knocked out cold. Truth be told, I don't even know if he's alive or not. Oh well. It is what it is.

The ambulance crew look me over. I tell them I'm fine, just my broken arm, but they insist. They check my head for injuries, my neck, my eyes and mouth. They set the arm right and wrap it in a cast, saying it will probably take three to four weeks to heal.

Yay me.

Sadly, Gregory isn't dead, only unconscious. Not even in a coma! How disappointing. They send him off to the hospital as my nurse looks over my bruises, telling me they're not bad, but I might be a little sore for a few days.

Convincing Pietro to play along with the ambulance crew is hilarious. They look him over for gashes or any wounds of any kind, but even if he had any, he heals fast, so they're gone by now. He keeps giving me these looks, the I'm-so-uncomfortable-help-me looks. I can't help but chuckle.

When I'm set free, the policeman in charge asks me the usual questions: did you know him, what was he doing in your house, tell me what happened, who is the guy who beat his face in, you know. Simple stuff.

I tell him that he was my ex who has a history of violence and anger and his old girlfriend had to get a restraining order last year. I told them that I was attacked and tried to fight him off, but only was saved when Pietro overpowered him and took him outside.

"And who is this Pietro fellow? A relative of yours?  A friend? Neighbor?"

"Cousin," I reply. "He's my cousin who's in from Russia this week to visit. I have family there." Which is true. My mother's family is Russian. "I'm lucky that he was, otherwise, I'd be dead."

"Your names?"

"Gloria Northern and Pietro..." I turn to look at Pietro, fidgeting as the nurse places bandages on his one bruise that's left. "Pietro Sokolov." I give him my mother's maiden name.

The policeman writes down the information, thanks me, and tells me he'll keep in touch with me about Gregory's arrest. I nod, thank him, and go over to Pietro, who's been let go.

"How are you?" he asks.

"I don't know," I sniffle. "He's gone. He's gone for good." I sigh.

"I am sorry for-"

"-Don't be sorry," I interrupt. "He deserved it."

He tries to smile. "I am an Avenger. I kick ass."

I chuckle lightly. "Oh you."

The police leave, and we go back into my house. The first thing I do is text Aspen.

I'm okay. I'm safe. They came and got Gregory. Everything is ok. TY for calling 911.

She texts back immediately.

Look outside.

I look through the window to see Aspen, in her LOTR elf outfit on, running up to the front door. "Oh shit," I say under my breath. "Pietro, hide!"

Aspen doesn't knock, she just opens and runs in, hugging me tightly. "You scared me!" she yells.

I gasp as she bumps my broken arm. "Ouch," I hiss. "I'm sorry. He just... showed up. Without warning. I didn't even know it was him when I opened the door..." I sniffle, whiping sneaky tears off my cheeks.

"Shh, shh," she sooths, petting my hair. "I came as soon as I could. I was all the way across town."

I step back from her. "Where the realm where you?"

"At a LOTR themed graduation party for a friend."

"I'm sorry I made you leave," I chuckle, never hearing of such an event.

"Blah," she waves her hand, dismissing it. "It was hellishly boring. I was the only one with a decent costume."

I hug her again. "Thank you, Penzie."

We sit down on the sofa. "Tell me everything that happened," she says.

Oh shit.

I tell her what I can, but leave Pietro out of it. I tell her that I hit Gregory over the head with a pan and knocked him out, then dragged him outside, but I know how ridiculous it sounds.

"Holy mother of Smaug," she says. "You're stronger than you look."

I grin. "I'm just glad he's gone."

We talk for an hour or so, mainly just making sure I'm not going to crack or anything. "You gonna be okay if I head home? It's a school night for you, though I don't think you should go."

"Yeah, I'm good, and don't worry. I'm not going."

She stands up, me along with her. "Good." I hug her tightly. "Please call me if you need anything, okay? Food, company, toilet paper, shoulder to cry on because I know you're going to watch Avengers again, anything." She smiles.

"Have a safe trip home, Penzie," I tell her, heading towards the door to walk her out.

"Stay safe," she replies. "Love you."

"Love you more."

"Love you-"

"-Most."

Once she's gone, Pietro is right at my side again, taking my good hand in his, treading out fingers together. The simple, yet extremely thoughtful, gesture still makes my heart soar.

I turn to him, not knowing what to say. I just stare into his eyes, and he into mine. He looks like he's thinking of something, contemplating a decision.

"What's on your mind, silly?" I ask.

"You could have died tonight, would have. I could have been here if it were for these stupid..." He holds up the bottle of pills, his hand shaking.

I stroke his arm, trying to get him to calm himself. "You should see the other guy."

He smiles a little. "Let us just... go to bed." I nod, agreeing. He leans down to kiss me, as gentle as he always is. "I have been thinking about something," he whispers.

"What?"

"I will tell you after we sleep, okay?"

"Alright," I reply, giving his lips one last peck before he lifts me up and carries me to my bedroom.

END CHAPTER ELEVEN

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