In Another Universe

NINETEEN

[Song Suggestion - Blame it on the kids by AViVA]

"Thank god the suns out!" Sam announces, He was worried the practice might be canceled from all the snow Manhattan got this past week. Luckily the warm sun both yesterday and today seems to have melted it enough, The faux green grass is peaking out beneath what little white fluff remains on the soccer field.

All four kids break out into excited cheers as they rush to hug their favorite Uncle, Causing Anastasia and Vision to laugh as they finish setting up the groups folding chairs side by side.

"I don't think they get as excited when I show up." Anastasia jokes.

"Well, They get excited to see what treats you've brought them." Vision replies, A grin engulfing his face even as she throws a balled up fluffy blanket at him.

"There he is!" Wanda exclaims, Greeting Sam with a one armed hug. "Is Jen home with Sarah?"

"Yeah we don't wanna bring her out in the cold for too long at a time, Once we start getting that spring weather we'll be coming together."

"Good, I wanna see that little baby."

"You know you guys are welcome to come over anytime." He smiles, Ruffling up her already wind blown hair.

"Can we go to Uncle Samy's when the game's over?!" Billy asks, excitedly bouncing up and down while tugging on his mothers arm.

"Perhaps another time, Boys. We have a long drive ahead of us tonight." Vision chimes in, Shaking Sam's hand and sharing a polite nod.

"Come on everyone, let's form a huddle! Remember if you're a Bumblebee, Stand by me!" Bucky calls out, A dozen children all wearing bright yellow puffer jackets with black pants running towards him.

"Good luck, My love." Wanda hums, Giving Vision a quick kiss as he strolls past her.

"Thank you, Darling." He smiles proudly, Taking each of their sons by the hand. "And if you're wearing a blue jacket and are therefore a member of the Sharks, Come join me on the other side of the field!"

"Here Riles give me your cocoa and go join your Daddy for the huddle." Anastasia says, Squatting in front of her bundled up little boy.

"I don't wanna play, Mama." He whines, Handing over the warm to-go cup. "Why can't I sit with you?"

"Come on Little Man, you gotta practice so when the real big games happen you'll be able to help everyone win!" Sam encourages him, earning a pouty-lipped glare from Riley.

"Go on, Baby. We'll be right here watching." Anastasia adds, Patting him on the back as she turns him in the direction of his father.

Anastasia takes a seat between Wanda and Sam, draping one of the fluffy throw blankets on her lap as she picks her hot cocoa up.

"I don't understand... If Riley really doesn't want to play, Why is he on the team?" Wanda asks, Shifting her gaze from Anastasia to Riley as he ignores Bucky's instructions and instead tries to make a snowball on the ground.

"Team sports are good for kids. They help build character, Teach em about the importance of trying their best." Sam answers.

"Those parenting books you read when you were taking me in really rear their head at the most annoying times, You know that right?" Anastasia rolls her eyes between sips of the cinnamon spiced cocoa.

"Well they don't just write that shit for fun! Why would all those books say the same damn thing if it wasn't true?" He argues.

"Bucky wants Riley to play sports like he did as a kid, Wands. My poor baby rather curl up and watch movie instead." Anastasia says, Ignoring Sam completely.