As The World Caves In

ch. 28

Wanda spent many restless nights inside the conference room, trying to gain some type of lead to Raven's whereabouts. She didn't stop at anything. The will to find her remained strong and she wants nothing but to find her again.

"I didn't mean to disturb, but I just want to make sure you're okay."  Vision said as he entered the conference room through the wall.

"Vis, we talked about this." Wanda mumbled to herself as she remained her focus on her screen. "I'm okay, I'm just doing what I can to find her. I have to."

"Okay." Vision sat in one of the vacant chairs. "I also would like to take this as an opportunity to apologize about the kiss a couple of days ago. I didn't mean to push myself to you."

"It's okay, I know you were only trying to help."

"I'm not going to pretend, I like you Wanda, I do." Vision said softly as he made his way beside the sokovian woman. "But, I could still feel the strong connection you have with Raven. Your heart wants her."

Wanda glanced at Vision, "I just miss her Vis. I do. I just want her to be with me again because ever since she left I feel nothing but emptiness."

"You will get her back, I'm sure of it." Vision said with confidence. "You will be happy again with the person that your heart genuinely wants. Raven will be with you again."

"I sure hope so.." Wanda sniffled her tears back as she continued to work on her research.

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A few more days passed by and it was the same as any other day. Tao and his people did a great job masking their location that even the best and brightest couldn't find them. The avengers have spent almost all of their time looking for the brunette, not stopping at anything. Even the people at SHIELD didn't hold back either and they are also helping out as best as they can.

As persistent as she can be, Wanda had not eaten a proper meal in a while. It seems as though she has not gotten an urge to bring herself to eat something because all that she wanted to was find her. She didn't want to stop because she's afraid that the more time she wastes, the more likely she won't ever get to see her lover again. And she cannot bear the thought of losing her.

Another restless night in the book. Wanda remained busy as any other night inside the conference doing everything she can to find her. Papers scattered everywhere, multiple laptop screens on at full power, and a few empty coffee cups that she drank to keep herself awake.

"You should go to sleep."

Wanda averts her attention to the door, seeing Nat approach her with ease. She runs her hand through her hair, a little frustrated with herself.

"You've been at this for hours." Nat continued as she sat in one of the chairs. "Maybe you should go to sleep for a little bit."

"No, I'm okay." Wanda insisted as she diverted her attention back to her screen.

"Wanda.. the team, they're worried about you. You haven't been sleeping and eating properly. You need to take care of your—"

"Nat, like I've said, I'm fine. I'm not going to stop until I find her. I owe her that much at least."

"I'm just worried about you. Pietro is worried about you." Nat said softly, catching the redhead's attention. "Look, I know how hard this must be for you. We get it. I get it. But Wanda, you have to know how to take care of yourself."

Wanda sniffled her tears back as she could feel it coming for her, "I just want her back Nat. I can't eat, I can't sleep, and I can't bring myself to do anything. I just feel so numb and useless. It's like the world is constantly telling me to give up and that I would always obliterate everything in my path. She's one of a few great things I have in my life and now I lost her. I'm afraid that I won't ever get her back."