Chapter 10

Bruce's POV

 After we defeated Ultron as a group, I disappeared from everyone. I boarded as a spaceship as Hulk and set off to space. I love Natasha more than anything in this world, but I've come to a realization that I cause her and everyone else more harm than good. Maybe one day, I'll come back to her, but for now, I need to go on my journey. I'm not going to lie, I cried like a baby when Hulk hung up on Nat during a video call, I think he did too. He did what he felt was right in the moment and I can't say I blame him. 

  I'm sure the team will be fine without me for awhile. The worst part about this is that I'm simply thinking my thoughts inside the mind of Hulk. Hulk won't allow me to shift back into myself. I mentally argued with him for a few hours but gave up. He'll eventually allow me to shift back into myself... right? 

Nat's POV

 My heart just broke into a million pieces. I hardly ever allow myself to feel sadness, but I'm beyond sad. Bruce disappearing on me was hard enough, but to get a small taste of him again and then him cutting off all ties with me is the worst part of it all. Everyone keeps giving me looks of pity, including Wanda and Vision, which is putting me on edge. I can't take it any longer. I go to my room on the ship and lock myself in it. I may seem like a moody teenager right now, but I really don't care. I need to be myself. 

   Tears stream down my face and I don't bother to wipe them away. The tears then turn into a pool of tears as I hide my face in my pillow, silently sobbing in the hopes that no one can hear me. I cry for an hour straight before my tears finally subside and sleep overcomes me. I literally cried myself to sleep... how pathetic is that?

Tony's POV

  I'm absolutely torn for Bruce and Nat right now. Both of them are such good friends of mine. I know both of them are in a lot of pain right now, though a majority of it was brought on by Bruce disappearing randomly. He should have at least told Nat. She's his girlfriend... or was his girlfriend. It all depends on whether or not he comes back. 

  Nat has yet to come out of her room so I'm guessing she fell asleep. I'm giving her space for now but will check on her later before I go to sleep for the night. Bruce on the other hand, I've been trying to track down as well as get ahold of him by texting, calling, and emailing... nothing. He's completely off the grid. If he's still in Hulk mode, Hulk probably destroyed all of the contact machinery to sort of speak on the ship. Maybe he'll reach out when he's ready, I really hope so. Bruce is like a brother to me, if I lose him, I'll never forgive myself nor will I be able to cope with that loss. 

The next morning...

Nat's POV

  I ended up sleeping through the whole night but wake up feeling super gross. I need to shower, I seriously stink. I wake up slowly, not in a hurry to face anyone once I leave my room. As I wake up, I think about Bruce for a few minutes, silently hoping that he's safe wherever he is. I'm a little angry at him for up and leaving the way he did, but I'm mainly scared for him, especially if he's still Hulk. Hulk doesn't respond as well to being in strange places as Bruce is.

  I wake up enough a few minutes later to grab a change of clothes to take with me to the shower along with my shower stuff. I strip free of my clothes from yesterday and turn on the warm water. I softly moan in pleasure of how good it feels on my back. I have a few bruises on my body from yesterday but I'm lucky that's all I have. It could have been much worse for me... I could have easily met Pietro's cruel fate. The poor kid... he died before his life really began. He wanted a spot on this team to redeem himself as well, it's heartbreaking that he'll never get that chance now. 

  After my shower, I get dressed and try to make myself look like a human being. I then force myself to go to the kitchen and eat a little bit of breakfast despite the thought of eating making me feel sick to my stomach. Everyone stops talking when I enter the room and simply stares at me. They're all having that internal debate of whether or not to even talk to me right now. Tony who's not normally touchy feely puts a hand on my shoulder and rubs it gently. I put my hand over his and gently squeeze it, surprising us both. 

 After stomaching some eggs and bacon, I brush my teeth once more and make my way to a training room to train by myself for awhile. Not only do I want to be away from everyone right now, but I need to keep myself busy. Bruce wherever you are, please reach out to me soon. I miss you more than I care to admit...

Bruce's POV

 It's early in the morning and I'm still Hulk floating around in space. I don't know where I'm heading but right now, I'm glad it's far away from my loved ones. I can't hurt anyone up here. The only person I can actually hurt is myself and I honestly don't mind that. I'm a monster, I deserve it. How was I so foolish to believe that I could find love again and be happy? General Ross will eventually track me down again, he always manages to find me eventually. I doubt he'll come up to space to get me, though he could fire a missile or something in the hopes that it'll kill me. If he does, I doubt I'd stop him...

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary