As The World Caves In

ch. 12

Wanda rushes toward the younger woman's room, in hopes to find her and explain everything. She knocks twice, waiting for an answer.

"Raven?"

No answer.

"Please open the door."

Wanda waits for a couple of seconds before using her powers to go inside. She looks around the dark empty room, Raven nowhere to be seen. She looks everywhere in the building, still no sign of her. Her concern grows stronger as more hours pass by.

—

Wanda wakes up in a flash, the first thing she wants to do is see her. She rushes back to her room seeing that door the same way she left it meaning that Raven never came back. Wanda makes her way downstairs where she found Tony.

"We need to talk."

"What's up?"

"Raven, she knows about everything."

"How?"

"Carol told her."

"Damn it Danvers, why now." Tony sighs exasperatedly.

"I haven't seen her all night."

"I'm sure she's fine."

"I just want to know if she's okay. I don't know what I would do if something bad happened to her."

"Don't think like that Maximoff." Tony clears his throat. "Woods is a tough kid. I'm pretty sure she's just clearing her head. She'll talk when she's ready."

Irritated, Wanda leaves the room, overthinking about everything. Her frustration grows stronger as more seconds passes by not knowing if Raven is okay.

—

Later that day. . .

Wanda couldn't stay still. She paces back and forth, feeling helpless. Her mind drifts to ominous scenarios, unable to control the rate of her own heart. The older woman takes a seat on the couch, her knees shaking uncontrollably. She looks down toward the ground, hoping the younger woman is okay.

A shadow appears in front her, a pair of feet stands in her sight. She slowly directs her eyes toward it.

"Raven."

Wanda slings her arm around the younger woman, relieved she's okay.

"Where have you been? I was worried that something bad might've happened to you."

"I'm okay."

Wanda pulls away, staring at Raven's hazel eyes. She could see the dejection in those pairs, it looks slightly worn out due to crying.

"I know you're furious about everything and there is no excuse for it." Wanda says her eyes slowly covered with tears. "I'm sorry for hiding the truth."

Raven places both of her hand on Wanda's face, wiping her tears away.

"Don't cry." Raven speaks softly. "It hurts to see you cry."

"I'm sorry, I can't help it."

"Listen to me Wanda." Raven begins. "You don't have to blame yourself for not telling me the truth. I understand why you did it."

Wanda remains silent.

"I was never angry at you." Raven says softly. "The reason why I didn't come back until now is because part of me knew that the memories were real and I was in denial about it."

"But, I—"

"No buts. None of this is your fault. You were only looking out for me and I appreciate that." Raven smiles tenderly. "If the roles were reversed, I would have done the same thing. I would do anything in my power to make you feel better."