Foggy had downloaded a lot of the files but Matt hadnt really cared; especially once he realised a lot of the files were photocopied images of actual paper files and would have required a lot more effort to read than could be justified for simple curiosity. When Foggy is here and hes finally safe. Its not like theyre listening anyway. And? Foggy prompts, when Matt says nothing else. He listens until they realise the woman is Hydra and organise transport to the nearest hospital before slipping further away. It sounds off, the noises of the fight bouncing wrong and a few steps over it tells him why. Theyre the ones who needed it most after all, the people left behind by people like the Avengers who dont care about the little guys. Okay, the doubt? Foggy can attest to his ability to argue for hours on the death penalty and hes not fond of the implicit legitimacy the government has given the Avengers anti-Hydra spree, complete with resulting deaths. Which is interesting. If hed lingered a few moments more he might have heard Hawkeye noting out loud some of the oddities of his behaviour and linking it to a barely remembered observation from the night before, but well he didnt linger. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). I I really dont need it. But theres a waver in his voice, some of the frozen fury and hurt hes feeling creeping into his voice. None? Bursting through the doorway, Matt throws his stick with the uncanny precision that Stick relentlessly drilled into him. So, he says after a moment of silence, if youre not hurt, why are you here?, The memory of what the Avengers said, complete with the icy fury burning in his veins, springs to Matts mind. Ive had worse., You know, I think youre not lying and that is terrifying. Matt manages to shift so his legs are over the side of the bed, just brushing the floor. Brian Cronin: So the acceleration, if anything, HELPED the bad guys. I might also have some files; from that Hydra base last week. Anyway I think I hear Thor." Matt had heard him minutes ago but kept the observation to himself. He also realises its either going to be a kill shot or so disabling that he wont get the information he needs tonight. Umm. He features legends about entertainment and sports at his website, Legends Revealed and other pop culture features at Pop Culture References. He can hear the groan and creak of old ships in his ribs but only one or two are grinding. I know youve no care for individual lives but I have a duty to my city., With a sigh, Hawkeye moves towards Matt, who tenses at his movement. Matt nods to himself. Better to get this over with now. What reason have you given me to trust you?. Good to know. Good symbol. Neurotic. Nat might make it but shes just one person. Brian Cronin: Ooph, yeah, "noble red man"? Not without admitting whyhe cant read the screen. Why would I expose myself to working with you knowing you think Im a complete idiot a retard , because of something I cannot help? He swallows a growl when he cant find it, realising he might be looking on the wrong side of the door for it. Murdocks always get up. Nothing. Here, he says, holding out the phone to Matt, what do you think? Matts half sure the phones screen is facing him but it doesnt matter because he cant read it. Falcon, I presume?. Im not sure the police can hold him., Carefully Matt moves so hes between Hawkeye and the trafficker and close enough to make firing a bow difficult. Of course, since Matts not injured (okay, maybe his ears are a little sensitive from the alarm earlier but hes been pushing past the pain for ages now so it doesnt count), Foggy ends up being more of a hinderance than a help. Theyre a floor below him now but Matt didnt hear any movement beyond those moving around in the meeting room. He pauses as he feels a slip of paper, folded in her pocket. Hydra is actually robbing a bank? Stark says, confusion in his voice. Matt wishes that the Avenger's assumptions about his seeming inability to read the written word did something as benign as making an ass of him and them. Well weve got the Black Widow, Iron Man and a friend of mine, Sam Wilson., Sam wants everyone to call him Falcon, Hawkeye says, a laugh in his voice. But at least theyre not looking for him, unlike the Avengers who seem determined to talk. Has he been an avenger, or been considered an avenger? We we found this in your pocket when we pulled you out. He unfolds a piece of paper and Matt can smell the blood - his blood probably - on it. Matt mirrors the movement, clinging to Foggy as he pulls Matt to his feet with a groan from them both. His next move is to shove it in his pocket, next to his burner phone. By Brian Cronin. Four, nine, three, seven, two? Matt asks, trying to figure out why that number has any meaning. Room is empty but theres a deep heartbeat just outside, theres a taste of copper coming from the bin in the corner meaning his wounds were treated here, and hes certain hes never going to get the scent of disinfectant out of his nose. With or without you-, - the people of Hells Kitchen are not going to suffer because you cant keep your wars out of my city. He turns to leave but the Black Widow steps in front of him. He can smell the faint scent of copper but its probably from the men he beat up. Matt decides he doesnt want to know and ignores them, returning his focus to the idea of a a team-up really. Because of the deal made between the two studios on February 2, 2015, Spider-Man is now able to be included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as seen in . Matt draws together his senses and figures out shes either pointing at the window just above the dumpster or the one to the left of it, two stories up. They start to look through the papers - all about Hydra cells outside the Kitchen and therefore useless to Matt - and, realising hes not going to get any more insight into their thoughts, Matt leaves. They seem to be discussing - no negotiating, thats a raised voice - some kind of consolidation de-, A consolidation deal. Stark is by the bar with a glass of whiskey in hand, Clint is perched on top of it, and Falcon is behind it, pouring himself a drink by the scent of the open bottle of vodka. Tristan Benns is a freelance writer and lifelong geek. I thought I asked you to stop helping., You did. Theres guilt in every inch of Steves body; from the way hes holding his shoulders to the soft breaths hes taking. If youd been able to read this youd had know you were walking into a massive meeting of some of the highest ranking Hydra members that survived the fall of SHIELD., Falcon is the one to shrug. And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed and Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? Punch no thats more of a flail, though a flail directed at a nose that cracks under his hand, causing a flash of heat in his knuckles that Matt pushes aside as much as he can. Finally, he gets a reaction from everyone else in the room as they cry out in fear. The Black Widow appears at his side a moment later, as he climbs onto a neighbouring roof and begins to work his way through the shadows to get across the street. 7888 guests Tony? You turned the lights off and made everyones job a thousand times harder because you couldnt read the label? Falcon asks and something in Matt drops at the tone hes using. Right. Matt hears him coming blocks away, the steady heartbeat and metallic taste too distinct to be anyone else. Something like that. Matt senses the arrow coming from nearly the moment its released with the distinctive twang of a bowstring. Well that explains the noise. Is Hawkeye trying to bond with him? Take that mask off and Ill get us beer to cel - HOLY SHIT! Related:Batman Is Stealing A Move From Daredevil For His Next Mission. Matt struggles to his feet and holds his head as high as it can go. Oh man this is a StarkLet . The gunpowder is to be expected; this must be their armory but theres an awful lot of plastic and is th-. But two days after Clint helps him knock out a pair of rapists, Matt overhears something that destroys even the tiniest bit of silver lining to this thing. Where are you? the Black Widow asks. In short he obeys both the letter and the spirit of Matts request. If you dont finish your fight soon, Matt cuts into the arguing. Almost. And good suit; it kept out the worst of the damage. Unless?, Yeah, theres something Im not saying. Clint sighs again. In their look at Avengers history, CSBG's Eileen and Brian see the Avengers celebrate their victory with Daredevil, but not getting his blind jokes. Like neat handwriting has anything to do with intelligence. But his membership in the Avengers proves that hes never been a man without friends, no matter what persona he tries to portray. Bit of trouble two blocks away. The window is open, he knows this. But youll need to be able to hear us.. Nearly punched him when he said hed come out here to fix you. WARNING: This deals pretty heavily with various issues of ableism. That was a SHIELD shell company, used for surveillance. Thats how Im going to take it every time you use that word from now on buddy. Emotional. Theres a collective sigh of relief. Matt fumbles for the comm in his pocket as he continues his slow steps. Matt never thinks about the strange note in Hawkeyes voice nor the unusual tick in his breath after he'd failed to read the screen. Well even more out of character than the human trafficking had been. So this has nothing to do with the fact you may or may not have fought aside the Avengers, people so moronic they both think you cant read and seem to think that matters?. Probably? Matt shakes his head a bit but Foggy doesnt let go. He collects himself, forcing the devil back into his soul. Matt carefully notes how he doesnt say Matt is wrong. Thats okay. Barely out of his range. When last we checked in with our heroes in Avengers #82, "Hostage!" Avengers think I'm illiterate and stupid thing. Peter Parker, Matt Murdock and Wade Wilson all have a few things in common. Dressed in what Banner informs him are Clints oldest and darkest clothes, Matt grabs the bag with his suit and stumbles his way towards the elevator. As grating as it is to be considered stupid, hell take any excuse not to have to work with them. Very exciting., Silence fills the air for a moment before Stark says, You know, youre really a smartass. Daredevil meets the Avengers in a fight for New York. He has to go and get his confused thoughts in order. But theres a note in his cocky voice; a hesitant sound in the way he asks that makes Matt pause. If Daredevil needs to warn the police or deliver someone to them, he goes to Brett. Silence drops over the room, smothering and heavy. Its the perfect cover and Matt cant figure out why the very thought has his chest feeling tight and his eyes wet. Slowly it comes together and hes left standing - on shaky limbs but standing nonetheless. Angry at himself and Widow for putting him in this position, Matt throws himself at the nearest man, the smell of gunpowder and metal giving away the gun in his hands. Outside, Stark begins to scream obscenities at Hydra via a loudhailer of some sort and Matt has to smile as it causes a steady flow of gun wielding men moving towards the front of the building. Why would I ask for help knowing Id be left behind at the first sign of danger because of your beliefs? Not a blind lawyer who, as you put it, graduated summa cum laude and reads difficult books for fun. I didnt follow that too closely. Youll talk later ., Later. He takes great pleasure in relaying Bretts every word to Matt. Hells Kitchen is a small part of New York, it wont take them long to track down the blind man that matches Daredevils description. Yeah! It sets Matts teeth on edge. And sits there. Or or doesnt think hes up to watching her back capable of watching her back. What are you doing?. Yours? Matt hesitates for a moment then rattles off his burner phones number. Maybe two stabs to the gut, Matts had one and that wasnt actually that awful. Ill follow you.. Thanks Daredevil, Ste- Captain America says, and yes, theres that note. That doesnt mean Matts going to make it easy for him. I hit the switch I was aiming for. Tension seeps into the room as everyone either sits up or stands. I wasnt aware that working together once was an invitation for you all to bother me. But theres no way he can tell Hawkeye that. And theres nothing on this Earth right now would make him want to be a part of it. Hes an ex-SHIELD agent. I need to leave., Theres a long silence before Banner hums. Like you need fixing.. A comm piece. If it wasnt for the weapons he can occasionally hear clicking or shifting around, Matt would have already gone in. No you didnt. He can taste the air outside, New Yorks finest smog and polluted river water sitting on his tongue. We all do. Netflix and Marvel promised that Daredevil, a new series based on the popular comic-book character, would be something different. Saw you running and decided to come give you my number. He knows all. In their look at Avengers history, CSBG's Eileen and Brian see the Avengers celebrate their victory with Daredevil, but not getting his blind jokes. Looks looks right to me. He takes the phone and makes sure to lower his head in a way thatll appear to Hawkeye like he had a quick glance at it. Matt rarely can, when hes like this. Hell want to comfort Matt and as nice as that sounds. Hes clearly jumped to the conclusion that Daredevil saw the bomb and panicked, missing everything of importance. avengers think daredevil is illiterate. But hes never been one to run from pain - more one to run to pain if you ask Foggy - so he gathers his shaky thoughts and claws through the darkness. Not sure. All in all, Matts been closer to death than this. But Foggys only ever bought one of Matts lies - a big series of lies, but a single lie really - and that is because he never could have imagined it. Something is going to give., Foggy continues as if Matt didnt speak. The whole appeal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that it is a universe, one that encompasses movies and TV shows on a scale never . He does note that Clint is the only Avenger not to stroll Hells Kitchen in search of the Devil. Hell be able to strike then. Just in case you need it.. Matt. An older man, one often found behind the desk with Brett, sighs. Cap is, so theyll all be looking at him. Willingly and knowingly went in blind, in unfamiliar territory and never once asked for backup. Sure. It breaks from the forces on it as it hitshisstick and he tracks the pieces as they fall to the ground around him. Before Matt can comment, hes turning his crappy, second hand T.V. Brian Cronin: I'm totally down with Thor being willing to do it. And all of you somehow think you know whats best for me despite knowing near nothing about me. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I have to ask why you think Google wouldnt have an answer? Thanks. Even the sneakiest of them - the Black Widow - makes enough noise for Matt to hear coming and none of them know the Kitchen like he does. Even with everything Steves done, or allowed to happen Matt cant help but want to help his childhood hero. Ah, thats good right?. I think Id rather the sticks and stones . I I think they have cameras. left kudos on this work! Dodge, punch. He knows theres something on the paper; the smell of the ink and the slight greasy feel of the paper under his fingers is enough to tell him that. But Matts had enough of being talked at. You dont have to lie to me. Matt was the 'anti-hero' named Daredevil and he is 19. He cant make himself explain, not through the weight on his chest. So Iron Man, Black Widow and one other? I can tell you how many people are in that back but not how many are hostages not Hydra., You could ask, Matt says mildly and takes pleasure in the way everyone - bar the Black Widow - jumps. Isgho Votre ducation notre priorit . And the next. He turns to leave, trying to quell the sudden fire in his veins at the hint he might need help to protect his city That gets Matt to pause. Much., And I count as a loose cannon? Matt says, unable to keep the defensiveness out of his voice. Of course, Matt didnt factor in the Avengers and their secret, collective ability to generate chaos and suffering on a level Matt can barely imagine. For the week Matts forbidden by Claire to do any patrols - argued down from two and halfway to five days before Foggy stepped in - theres no sign of any Avengers in Hells Kitchen. EDIT The AMAZING Badfinch has made a Podfic for this fic, available here! Necessary break time. Its nearly too easy for Matt to avoid the Avengers for the next week. You cant keep this up. I dont need to be fixed, he repeats, to a general sigh from the room. Well, SHIELDs not exactly paying them a wage now, Matt says with a crooked smile. Matts voice hasnt risen; hes not yelling. Theres a stabbing pain in his side and another in his head. Seriously? Well hed be more sympathetic if she hadnt left him behind. I aim to please. Matt focuses, counting the approaching heart beats. You do good work even with your issue, we barely noticed it. His face piece slips back onto his face with a hiss. I think your theory might be right. On Richtman's Patreon post dated October 2, Richtman writes the plan for Marvel's Echo is to serve as "sort of Daredevil Season 4" with "most of the main cast of Daredevil returning . Yes, the Defenders should be in Avengers: Infinity War. Lifting his head and shoulders causes something sharp and painful to race through him and for a moment the stale room vanishes and he is on Claires soft couch, her gentle hands trying to keep him still. Hes pissed . The two of us slip in quietly while they all do their loud and noisy distraction. Her voice is soft and sweet but Matt can hear how measured each word is and sense how her body language is as submissive as possible. New Movie News, Movie Trailers & upcoming Movie Reviews, The Black Panther Is the Only Avenger To Get Daredevil's 'I'm Blind!' Hes going to have to talk to the Avengers eventually. What people think of him doesn't matter . Why does he smell plastic? The Black Widow also seems to have adjusted to the darkness well, if the ever growing number of men groaning on the ground is anything to judge by. They end up in a tangle of limbs on Foggys floor but hey, Matts through the window and inside so hell give Foggy the victory hell probably want here. Finally she tries to go for her tooth and Matt lands a carefully aimed punch to the jaw that breaks it, stopping her moving it. Instead hes been speaking with the steady but forceful voice he was trained to use in court, aware that a calm voice cuts far deeper than screamed words. Im not much of a reader honestly. None of you can manage to treat me like a person, now youve come to the conclusion Im not like you. Its what Foggy would want him to do, its the smart thing to do. Go nuts but its basically a one purpose device from what Stark said., Foggy puts the tablet down and moves to sit beside Matt on the rather small couch. Focusing, he feels out the address. Matts vaguely something about that, even as he ducks out of sight of Iron Man for the third time tonight, hiding near a boiler so if Stark has some kind of heat signature detector or whatever, he wont see Matt. Daredevil , on the other hand, has the advantage of more room and time to tell a story. Mr Daredevil is conscious and attempting to leave his bed.. Daredevil! Steve calls and Matt completes his turn with a sigh. Charlie Cox's Daredevil: The Story So Far. Daredevil, in the quiet moments between fistfights, depicts those complex realities in a widely popular show. Thank you, Captain America says. Matt has no trouble knocking him out after that; a well trained attack guided by his senses. Are you willing to do this all day? Clint appears on the ninth night, the first one Matts not had to play hide and seek with an Avenger since Starks gift. Looked up a few files related to you for me., Fire races through Matt at Stark careless disregard for the law he loves and whose spirit he defends with his blood and fists. The Man Without Fear has always been more of a solo act, but there came a time when even Daredevilhad to assemble alongside the Avengers. Outside Hells Kitchen but only just. Basically. Captain America turns to look at him. This is "From a Different Point of View," a feature where I discuss a comic book . He was inducted by none other than Luke Cage and Jessica Jones when LC was the leader of the New Avengers. But casting news suggests he will reappear in Hawkeye, She-Hulk, or Spider-Man: No Way . Matt can ignore it and the throbbing in his gut, to fall back onto his heels. The leak must have come from the Avengers. Well, according to the Russo brothers . Rookie by the smell of the polish on her badge and gun. A split second warning of an attack is still a warning and Matt knows how to exploit that at least. But if it gets those people out of there, away from the Avengers and their stupid ideas and battles I dont need help, he says just as soft, as if hes trying for bravo and missing. Though Matt is unaware of the circumstances surrounding the conflict, he hears giant, mechanized Nazis terrorizing innocent people and leaps into action. - aimed at his head. Cue confusion, embarrassment, and the eventual reveal that Matt is blind. Probably. Groaning, he takes inventory of his body, while reaching his hands up to check yes, he still has his mask on. Needed a symbol. He rocks a bit from the sudden spin but doesnt stumble. Sam and Tony are on air support, scouting out their arrival and making sure no one leaves. But Matts not going to take it. Steve Rogers. What the hell are they using as wallpaper? He packs the tablet up and runs to the safest place he knows. Brian Cronin: I really don't get the point here. A force on his back tries to push him down but lightly, barely touching his aching back. The second season was released on March 18, 2016 . Maybe? He perches on the roof of the building next to it and focuses his attention on the building, pushing all his senses towards it. Two blocks away. Bruce Banner. Matt laughs. I know. Youre not helping because youre not listening to what I want and need. Im still not excited., Okay, point. Stark facepalms. Just because I choose to act outside the law doesnt mean I condone others disregarding procedure and basic privacy laws., You know, for an illiterate guy, you have a way with words. Starks words feel like a blow and Matt turns his head away. Tony, you let us know if more come later.. Brian Cronin: Yeah, it didn't really go anywhere. And working on a team that kills is the same thing. Hundreds of legal arguments jump to the tip of histongue but he holds them in, aware he doesnt have the time for it. With slow measured steps, Banner moves across the room to stand before Matt. Being called illiterate shouldn't hurt, not when he knows he's not, and it's not like he can tell them the truth. I could tell them to their faces Im a lawyer and theyd just think I was lying. Matt bites his lip and ducks his head so hes looking away from Foggy. CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over fifteen years now at CBR (primarily with his Comics Should Be Good series of columns, including Comic Book Legends Revealed). What? they say, almost as a single voice. He listens and smiles when he hears Clint herding them to safety. Daredevil left a note, Matt hears one of the officers say, from his hiding resting place on the roof above the crime scene. Then yes. But hes already gone, a shadow on the rooftops, out of their sightline even if theyre still in his earshot. card as a thanks for what hed done. I cant read a screen. Theres at least a hundred kilos of TNT here and a ticking noise., Got a timer? Stark cuts in. Im aware. He heard it drop earlier but had ignored it, aware that while it might have information on it he has no way of accessing it thats faster than beating the answers out of the trafficker. Thursdays. Duuude., Aimed at helping me learn to read, Matt says bitterly. Hes hes not wrong about the missing everything of importance part but it still grates at Matt that its being assumed hes far less competent than he is. Hes stumbling around in the darkness, so its more than easy enough to subdue him; knocking him out with his own gun. He shifts, unsure of how to ask why. Daredevil finally assembles alongside Earth's Mightiest in New Avengers #16 by Bendis and Mike Deodato as the HYDRA forces and the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, march on the streets of New York. I'm throwing this chapter up today, so I make the (now defunct) due date of the 15th. Getting his breath back, making sure his broken ribs havent punctured a lung. Matt creeps up on him slowly until he can hear the scrape of a pencil. This must be the most confident marksman hes ev-. Used to the sound of doubt, he pushes off the bed and stumbles as the pain hits him, feeling as if hes walked into a brick wall. In fact, all the Hydra men are stumbling around, causing chaos in the darkness and Matt can smell and feel the outside air as a few quick thinking hostages take advantage of the situation to stumble into the street outside. Brian Cronin: It's just the end of the issue period, no? We wait for ten minutes after the last car before we go in. . He listens, certain he heard, Yes. Daredevil (real name Matt Murdock) is a fictional superhero from Marvel Comics. Its f- okay. Therefore, Matt reasons once hes finished with his damned pity party - that only makes him feel so guilty for letting a few stupid words get to him -, if he avoids the Avengers and stops working with them, therell be nothing to leak. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. I can hear the difference in those fines but Im not sure what you mean by it., F.I.N.E. Thats some useless scribble on a piece of rubbish. Matt searchers through her pockets, looking for the little pin they all seem to carry. But Foggys narration had made what would have otherwise been a normal Saturday amazing as they marathoned the movies. Daredevil is not Matt Murdock, no one thinks Matt Murdock is any less capable now than he was before. Its not like the Avengers can keep anything to themselves. He may not be as comfortable working in teams, but Daredevil is an Avenger, and there are few heroes more worthy of the title.

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