A/N: Hello everyone. I know, it has been far to long since I updated. I've actually have had this chapter in my head since I wrote the last one but didn't quite know how to start it. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. As always please let me know what you think or if you have any other ideas that you would like to see put into this or another story.
Unfortunately, or fortunately considering Tony, the next few days weren't spent talking about Visions new relationship. Almost as soon as news of Tony's arrival got out Ross had them working from dusk to dawn. Small moments of rest, such as the current one, were few and far between. They - Vision, Tony, and Rhodey – were sitting at the kitchen counter, Tony and Rhodey just staring at the food before them.
"Is Ross trying to kill us?"
"I think he might be. He's worse than any drill Sargent I've ever had, and I've been in the Military for years."
Tony groans and places his head down on the counter, Rhodey follows suit. Vision glances at the two men and then at their now cold food.
"Would you like me to reheat your food?"
Tony mumbles something incoherent into the count before raising his head a little.
"That would be nice, thank you, Vision."
Vision stands up and grabs their plates before walking into the kitchen and putting one of the plates into the microwave. While waiting for the food to heat up, Vision pours himself another drink and looks back at the two men, who had not moved since answering him. Ross's latest task for them had made them stay up all night for the past three days and even Vision was starting to feel tired from the constant tasks, he couldn't begin to comprehend what his companions were feeling. The microwave beeped and Vision sets the reheated food back down on the counter. When neither of the men move he nudges them making them look up at him.
"You two need to eat, then you should go sleep."
They both grumpily start to eat their food.
"You sound like Pepper."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
They finish their food and move sluggishly to the living room and promptly pass out on the couches. Vision sighs and starts to clean up the kitchen. When he's almost done he spots Pepper walking down the hall. He catches her eyes and puts a finger to his lips, nodding towards the living room. Pepper nods and peaks into the living room, smiling at the sight before coming into the kitchen.
"I see they finally crashed. Did they eat?"
"After some urging yes. There's a plate for you in the warming drawer."
Pepper smiles and goes to grab her plate. Vision is about to sit down to join her when she shakes her head.
"You should go rest."
"I'm all right, I don't want you to eat alone."
"I'll be fine, you on the other hand having been going strong for over a week."
"I don't-"
"Need to sleep, I know. But even you have your limits. If nothing else go sit down and read a book. It would make me feel better."
Vision reluctantly gets up and moves to the living room. Sitting down, he picks up one of the books he is currently reading and opens it. After a few minutes he realizes he's been reading the same sentence over and over again. Closing the book, he allows himself to close his eyes, 'just for a moment'.
The next thing he's aware of is the sound of Tony's phone ring. When he opens his eyes he sees Tony glaring and Ross's caller ID. Sighing Tony answers, enlarging the projection of Ross from his phone."
"I swear to god Ross, this better not be another thing for us to do. Two out of the three of us are human and even Vision is tired."
"You can relax Stark, I just have important information."
"It better be important."
"We've located Barton."
Vision was now very much awake. He shoots a look to Tony who gives him a look that says 'don't do anything stupid'.
"What are you planning to do?"
"Since he's one of the least dangerous of the rouge Avengers we're going to offer him a house arrest. We did this with Lang a couple weeks ago and it worked out pretty well. These men are less likely to act up if their family is involved."
"Would you offer this to all of the rouge Avengers, if you found them?"
"Do you know where they are, Stark?"
"No, just curious."
They watch as Ross thinks of a moment.
"Maybe for Wilson, though I'm not sure what his family situation is. The others, however, absolutely not. They are way to dangerous."
"Is that all, Ross?"
"Yes, that's all."
As soon as the call is ended Vision is on his feet and moving. Tony quickly grabs his are to stop him.
"Where do you think you are going?"
"To the Barton farm."
"Are you crazy? Look I don't like this either but it's better than having Barton thrown back into the Raft and his family being harmed."
Vision shakes of his arm and starts walking to the window.
"You don't get it, the others are there. Wanda is there! And will not let her be taken back."
"You could get caught!"
Vision turns back and looks at Tony.
"Then so be it."
Vision phases through the window and flies off as fast as he can towards the Farm. The whole time he keeps hoping he's not to late, that something hasn't happened. About 20 miles from the farm he sees the military vehicles, slightly relieved that there is still time. When he reaches the house he phases through the walls, startling Natasha and Clint who are on the couch.
"Vision what-"
"You need to leave, now!"
Sam, Wanda, Laura, and Steve rush into the room at the sound of his voice.
"Vizh, what's going on."
"You need to leave, Ross has men less than ten minutes out now. You have to leave before they find you here."
Clint and Laura share a panicked look.
"The kids are asleep, that's not enough time."
Laura rushes up the stairs as Clint gives Vision a questioning look.
"What do you mean before they find us here, don't they already know we're here."
"Ross has decided to give you, Mr. Barton, and Mr. Lang a deal for house arrest. He figures that being with you're families will make you more cooperative. He doesn't know that the others are here."
Clint is quiet for a moment as he thinks. Steve heads out the door.
"I'm going to go get the quin-jet."
Laura comes back down the stairs carrying the Nathaniel.
"The kids are getting their shoes on, will be down in the minute."
"I'm going to take Ross up on his deal."
the room goes quiet as everyone is shocked. Natasha finally breaks the silence.
"You can't be serious."
"Why not, it's not like we can take two kids and a toddler with us on the run. It's the most logical solution."
"We can't be sure that they'll actually do what they said."
"If they told Vision what they were doing then they most likely will. Ross would know that Tony and Vision would be checking in on me. Please, Nat, trust my decision."
Nat sighs sadly before nodding and hugging Clint.
"I hope you are right about this."
They suddenly hear Steve over the radio.
"You guys need to get out here now. Ross's men are literally pulling up front. I'm out back with the jet."
Nat quickly hugs Laura before running out back with Sam. Clint turn to Wanda to tell her to go when he sees tears running down her face. Clint pulls her into his arms pets her hair.
"You need to leave kid."
"No, I can't loose you, I can't! Not like this."
"Shh, it's okay. You're not loosing me. When this all blows over I'll be right here waiting to see you. But that's not going to happen if you don't get out of here now."
Wanda steps back and nods before heading to the back door. Clint looks at her then to Vision.
"I'm expecting you to look after her."
"I will. I'll also come to check on you as soon as I can."
"I look forward to it, now get out of hear before your spotted."
Vision heads to the back where Wanda is waiting for him. As he's about to step out she grabs his arm to stop him.
"Wanda, we need to leave."
"They'll see you."
"I don't care if they do."
"Well I do, now shift. I'm not loosing anyone else to Ross today."
Vision shifts into his human appearance and takes her hand before running to the quin-jet. They hear shouts as they're spotted and a few gun shots but they make it to the quin-jet with out any conflict. As soon as they're in the door closes and Steve takes off. It's completely silent for a moment and then Wanda breaks down. Vision wraps his arms around her and she cries into his chest. He strokes her hair and whispers to her.
"It's okay, it's going to be okay, it's-"
Vision looks at everyone in the jet.
"I'm so sorry, this is all my fault."
Wanda looks up to him.
"What do you mean?"
"If I had just gotten there sooner, if I had left right away, if I hadn't stopped to argue with Mr. Stark, maybe I would have been able to get everyone out in time."
Nat shakes her head as she sits next to where he is holding Wanda.
"No one blames, Vision. We knew it was a matter of time before they found the farm. We were the one who should have left sooner. So don't beat yourself up over something you couldn't control."
Vision opens his mouth to protest but shuts it after a glance at Nat's face.."
"I just wish I could have done more."
He feels Wanda give him a squeeze and looks at her.
"You did enough. You risked your safety and freedom to come warn us. We couldn't ask you to do that, much less anything more."
Vision looks to the others who nod in agreement. Eventually he nods and gives in.
"I should probably head back. Ross has most likely heard that you were spotted and is furious."
"So it's just Ross now huh."
Vision stopped to think for a moment, he hadn't realized that he had been referring to him as such.
"Yes, I've lost all respect for that man."
Vision stands to leave when Steve pulls him aside.
"I want to personally thank you for coming to help us. I'm not sure what would have happened if you hadn't."
"Of course, I wasn't about to let everyone get arrested. Not after what happened last time."
Vision glances at Wanda, Steve following his gaze.
"She needs you,now more than ever."
Steve reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small device. He hands it to Vision who looks at the small screen in confusion.
"What's this?"
"It's an untraceable communication device we will send you our encoded coordinates if we think it's safe for you to come visit Wanda. Nat and I figured it would be better and than you just guessing or whatever you do to find us."
"Thank you."
After saying goodbye to Steve, Nat, and Sam, Vision walks up to Wanda who immediately embraces him.
"Be safe."
"I should be saying that to you."
"I'm not the one who has to deal with Ross's ranting."
"It's not so bad, I usually just tune him out unless it's important, which it usually isn't."
Wanda laughs slightly before leaning up and giving him a slight peck. Vision sets a hand on the side of her face, which she leans into.
"We still haven't talked about this."
"I know. We'll talk the next time I come to see you, I promise."
"Okay. I'll hold you to it."
Vision leans down and kisses her once more before turning and phasing out the back of the quin-jest and flies back to the tower. When he gets there he's met with a very worried Tony.
"So, how did it go? You weren't spotted right?"
"I wasn't spotted. as-"
He gets interrupted by a phone call from Ross.
"Well, answer that and you'll find out."
Tony gives him a questioning look but answers the call.
"Ross, how did-"
"The other rouge Avengers were there! But they fucking escaped!"
A/N: I'm so sorry this took so long to update. Between my crazy schedule and my health problems I really haven't had time to right. Hopefully will be updating both this and my other scarletvision story more soon. Please let me know hat you think or if you have any request.