The Captain and The Asgardian

Chapter Nine

Steve had the whole thing planned out. They were going to head to the waterfall. He had packed a few things in a bag for the picnic then went to find the woman he hoped would become his wife. Gem was outside chatting to T'challa when Steve joined them.

"You ready?" She asked, eyeing the bag.

"As I'll ever be."

Gem gave him a look. He'd been acting odd, since her father had left 3 days before. He had insisted on this walk. An hour later they arrived at the waterfall. Steve pulled a blanket out of the bag, along with some food and champagne. Gem gave him a puzzled look.

"I feel like I'm missing something." When Gem turned to face him, Steve was down on one knee and was holding a small box out towards her.

"I've been thinking about this for a while. You are the love of my life. I can't imagine waking up without you. So please do me the great honour of becoming my wife?"

Gem just stared at him. Had he truly just asked her to marry him? Had that been why her father wanted to speak with him. Father had always known when someone was hiding something. Gem noticed Steve starting to get nervous. She must have spaced out a little too long clearly. Her mouth was dry when she tried to speak at first, but she finally managed to get her answer out. "Yes, Steve, I'll marry you."

Steve jumped up and kissed her, spinning her round. When he placed her back on her feet, he slipped the ring on her finger. Gem poured them some champagne and they sat together looking out at the waterfall. did they ever have to leave this place? It felt so safe here, so normal. but normal never lasted long in their lives.

On the way back to the palace, they called to see Bucky. they had placed him in a little cottage on the edge of the city. Gem loved visiting him, he would always make her feel at home. He gave her a big hug and shook Steve's hand. Gem was standing away from them when Natasha landed the quinjet not far off from the front door.

"About time you made an honest woman out of her. She is still too good for you." Bucky winked at Gem.

"She is. but she makes me want to be better." Steve smiled over at her.

"Your captain America, I didn't know they came better than you." Bucky said rolling his eyes,

Steve gave him a brotherly punch to his good arm, "Maybe you'll find one like her one day."

"Maybe, she got a sister?"

They both laugh. Gem comes over with Natasha at her side. "T'challa has people waiting to greet us." Steve said goodbye to Bucky. they headed back to the palace.

A few months later in the early hours of morning, Steve woke. Gem was tossing and turning in her sleep. He tried to wake her, but she wouldn't wake.

Gem was watching the ship get ripped apart. Thor was been choked, her father was trying to help, trying to use his mischievous side to trick this being.

Loki came to her while the hulk was fighting. "You have to warn them."

"Warn them of what."

"You have to tell them that Thanos is coming. He wants the stones." He gripped her arms and moved them further into the shadowy corner.

"Father, I don't..." Tears were running down her face.

"You are strong enough to help defeat him. but you have to warn them to be ready.'' Loki kissed her forehead and went to leave her.

"Please don't leave me again."

"I won't. I promised I would tell you about your mother and I will. The captain is a good man. He's not who I would have chosen for you, but he will do." He gave a final smirk and kissed her cheek. "I love you, my little Gem. You remember that."