After New York and Loki, Clint is dealing with everything by NOT dealing. But a mission gone to shit and the appearance of a lost friend might end up being just the thing to pull him back from the edge. Assuming it doesn't kill him first. Clint Whump! Whole team features. Post first Avengers.
The consequences for the couple of master assassins following the events of the Winter Soldier. Explanation why Hawkeye was nowhere to be seen. Spoilers! for CA: TWS!
A fiery pain spread out from his shoulder and he tried to slow the blood seeping out. But he didn't have time for that. For two feet away from him, his partner lay dying and there was nothing he could do about it.
His body felt leaden and heavy as it drifted towards the bottom and his hazy mind vaguely recognized that he was actually drowning.