What if it was the opposite? Rewrite 2

We got what we wanted

A few days later Peter was healed enough to get home.

Harley had been looking after him and for a while Pepper took care of the business so he could rest while Tony took care as Iron Man.

Peter was going back to both in two weeks until he says so for the company and at twenty weeks unless it hurts to much.

Peter wasn't happy about it but agreed.

Thor and Valkyrie were in New Asgard right now.

"So, when can we expect you back?" Valkyrie asked.

"Um– about that–" Thor said.

"Thor. Your people need a king."

"No, they already have one."

"That's funny. You're being serious?" she said and he nodded his head.

"It's time for me to be who I am rather than who I'm supposed to be. But you, you're a leader. That's who you are."

"You know I'd make a lot of changes around here."

"I'm counting on it. Your Majesty." he said and offered her a farewell handshake.

"What will you do?"

"I'm not sure. For the first time in a thousand years, I– I have no path. I do have a ride, though."

Meanwhile the Benatar was parked on the cliff.

"Move it or lose it, hairbag." Rocket said.

Quill was searching for Gamora on the screen as Thor walked in he closed it.

"Well, here we are. Tree! Good to see you. Well–" Thor said, removed his shades and tapped Quill on the shoulder. "The Asgardians of the Galaxy, back together again. Where to first?" he said and touched the screens map to pick their destination.

"Hey, just so you know, this is my ship still. I'm in charge." Quill said.

"I know. I know. Of course, you are. Of course."

"See, you say of course, but then you touch the map. It makes you think that maybe you didn't realize I was in charge."

"Quail– you– that– that's your own–"

"Quail?"

"–insecurities in there. Okay? I'm merely trying to be of service and assisting."

"It's Quill."

"That's what I said."

"You should fight one another for the honor of leadership." Drax said.

"Sounds fair." Nebula said.

Quill looked around.

"It's not necessary." he said.

"It's not." Thor said.

"Okay?"

"I got some blasters, unless you guys wanna use knives." Rocket said.

"Oooh, yes. Please, use knives." Mantis said enthusiastically.

"Yeah, knives." Drax said.

"I am Groot." Groot said and Thor and Quill laughed but Quill tried to laugh harder.

"Not necessary..." Quill said.

"There shall be no knifing one another. Everybody knows who's in charge." Thor said and Quill glanced at him.

"Me, right?"

"Yes, you. Of course. Of course. Of course."

Meanwhile Bruce, Steve, Sam and Bucky were at the funeral.

"Now, remember– You have to return the stones to the exact moment you got them. Or you're gonna open up a bunch of nasty alternative realities." Bruce said.

"Don't worry, Bruce. Clip all the branches." Steve said.

"You know, I tried. When I had the gauntlet, the stones, I really tried to bring her back." Bruce said and looked at Steve. "I miss her, man."

"Me, too."

"You know, if you want, I can come with you." Sam said.

"You're a good man, Sam. This one's on me, though." Steve said and went over to Bucky. "Don't do anything stupid 'till I get back."

"How can I? You're taking all the stupid with you." Bucky said and they hugged each other. "Gonna miss you, Buddy."

"It's gonna be okay, Buck." Steve said and went over to the Quantum portal and don the Quantum suit.

"How long is this gonna take?" Sam asked.

"For him? As long as he needs. For us? Five seconds." Bruce said and Steve picked up 2013 Mjolnir. "Ready, Cap? Alright. We'll meet you back here, okay?"

"You bet." Steve said.

"Going quantum. Three, two, one–" Bruce said and Steve disappeared into the Quantum portal. "And returning in, five, four, three, two, one–" he said but Steve didn't appear on the pad so he looked around the equipment.

"Where is he?" Sam asked.

"I don't know. He blew right by his time stamp. He should be here." Bruce said and Bucky turned around from the pad.

"Well, get him back."

"I'm trying."

"Get him the hell back!"

"Hey, I said, I'm trying!"

"Sam..." Bucky said and Sam walked toward him.

Sam, Bucky and Bruce saw old looking Steve sitting on a log. Sam and Bucky went near him.

"Go ahead." Bucky said with a smile forming and looked over to Sam.

He walked towards the old man and instantly recognized the now-elderly Steve Rogers.

"Cap?" Sam said.

"Hi, Sam." Steve said and looked over to him.

"So did something go wrong, or did something go right?"

"Well, after I put the stones back, I thought, maybe I'll try some of that life Tony was telling me to get."

"How'd that work out for you?"

"It was beautiful."

"I'm happy for you. Truly."

"Thank you."

"Only thing bumming me out is the fact I have to live in a world without Captain America."

"Oh, That reminds me." Steve said and brought out his shield. "Try it on." he said and Sam looked over to Bucky, who nodded and Sam held Steve's shield. "How does it feel?"

"Like it's someone else's."

"It isn't."

Sam tried to hold back tears.

"Thank you. I'll do my best." he said.

"That's why it's yours." Steve said and shook Sam's hand.

"You wanna tell me about her?" Sam asked seeing the ring.

"No. No, I don't think I will." Steve said smiling.