My Safe Haven

Chapter 38: A Pursuit

Wanda's POV:

Pietro and I were lounging at a balcony, talking about the things that happened in our lives, in our own universes. Commenting on how crazy everything is and how we are able to see each other after losing each other for different reasons and timelines.

"So, uhm, how's our parents?" I asked.

"Well, after we lost you, it was pretty rough at home. Having to deal with grief. It was actually painful as a 10-year old because at some point, they forgot about me because they both had to deal with their own grief." he replied.

"I'm sorry." I muttered.

"No. Don't be sorry. It's not like it was your plan to die that day. I was able to understand them because I felt the pain too. We both were so young, you were too young to die." he sniffled.

"Well, think about this, in a different universe, I am very much alive. So it's almost like I actually never died. I just moved to a place, somewhere very very far." I smiled.

"Yeah but how 'bout if I don't have to think about it? What if you just come with me? I just joined the Avengers in my universe. We just finished our battle against Ultron. If you come with me, you can join us. Nat is pretty much single in that timeline, maybe you can start over with her. It's like you never have to lose her." he insisted.

"Pietro..." I pleaded.

"Well, promise me this then, please think about it? Like I said, I am not gonna leave just yet. Think about it. Weigh the pros and cons and if you really want to stay here, I'll respect it." he implied.

"Okay."

"You promise?" he asked.

"I promise." I smiled.

"So, my sister likes girls, huh? Didn't see that coming." he teased.

When the last sentence came out of his lips I couldn't stop the tears that started streaming down my eyes. I really do miss him and part of me just really want to leave all of these behind and reunite with my parents and him. But imagining a world without my Natasha is hard too. She may be there in his universe but that's not my woman. I'm not even sure if we could actually be together knowing that I have these feelings for her and she doesn't have any of it at all. Just the thought of that alone is heartbreaking.

"Hey, I wasn't judging you or anything. I think--, I think I find it awesome, sis. I really do. Since we don't have any other siblings in our family, I think it's great that I have someone to talk with about girls. Please don't cry. I-I wasn't trying to offend you or anything." he rambled.

"No, Piet. It's not that. I just... I just really miss you and your annoying attitude." I sniffled.

"Well, we miss you so much too, Wanda. Again, you always have the choice, okay? Think about it." he smiled before pulling me into a hug.

Pietro took off because Lorna needed his help for something. I am still continously observing the other mutants in what they're working on. I was able to notice as well that it has been days since Max was last seen here in this universe and no one knows where he is.

I try to keep myself occupied while Nat is not yet done with her mission. I wanted to call her but I didn't want to disturb her while she's working so I have been trying to stop myself from grabbing a phone. So for now, I continued to study the Darkhold and try to figure things out about me and my powers while everyone has their own mission to do. I also keep checking on the decision I have to make if I still want to stay in this universe with Nat or join Pietro in his universe.

Nat's POV:

"Maria, send me his coordinates." I ordered through my earpiece while driving my motorbike.