She's Not Alone (WandaxNatasha)

Chapter 14: Flashback

A/N: These events are not canon in the MCU, I am making up some situations that hopefully won't break canon... this is also our Wanda's perspective not Scarlett.

Wanda sank into the darkness again, this time the darkness wasn't so friendly. It was turbulent, with a texture similar to the gas that forms when you put dry ice in warm water. There was a slight chill and the enveloping veil brought little comfort.

Slowly, shapes and colors formed around Wanda. Sounds came next like a waterfall rushing down the rocks after a heavy snowfall season. 

The setting was still hazy but as it became more defined Wanda realized that it was the Avengers Campus. Wanda figured she must be remembering a memory of sorts.

"Wanda? Are you getting settled in all right?" asked a blob standing in the kitchen. As things cleared Wanda was able to see herself fidgeting with her rings while Steve Rogers looked on from the kitchen area.

"Yeah, it's a lot to get used to but I think I'm settling in all right..." Wanda smiled slightly but there was sadness behind it.

"hey guys, just checking in. Everyone feeling better?" Tony Stark walked in. In the memory, Wanda flinched a little. Things were still a little tense between her and Stark, Wanda wasn't sure how to feel about being on his side.

"Yes, feeling a bit better," Wanda said quietly.

"Yeah things are healing, but we are gonna need more time," Steve called out from the pantry. He emerged with a slight frown. "You're not here with another mission again, are you?"

"No, I just wanted to look around. And to ask if anyone has seen Thor since he took off." Tony looked around. His gaze was met with heads shaking no. "Damn it, there's not even a good way to contact him." Tony laughed a little under his breath and started walking out of the room.

"Tony?" Steve called after him. Tony stopped walking and turned around to look back.

"Do you need something, Rogers?" he asked with his trademark smirk and snark.

"Will you let me know if you hear anything from the Wakandans?" Steve asked. "Our attempts to subdue Ultron at the site of the vibrainium could cause issues, I want to be the one to take care of those if they come up."

"Haven't heard anything yet," Tony responded starting to walk away again. "But I'll let you know if they do."

Steve gave a sigh. He almost looked defeated, but he straightened up and said, "I'm gonna go see Natasha and then check in on Sam. Do you want to chat with Vision?"

Wanda's memory form shrugged, "I guess I can talk to him. I'll use my time somehow." And with a parting smile, they head their opposite ways.

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Wanda was trying to sleep, she tossed and turned and barely even felt sleepy. Annoyed at her inability to sleep she got up and paced the floor of her room debating if she should try to go back to sleep or just accept her lack of success.

Her clock showed 3:45 am.

Wanda tried everything she could think of to fall asleep, but it was no use. She might as well get up and fly to her favorite local park area. As she began to walk quietly down the hall away from her room and towards the balcony she heard something that made her pause. Was that crying?

Wanda paused and listened for a moment, sure enough, there were sobs coming from what seemed to be Natasha's room. Suddenly curious, as well as a little concerned, Wanda slowly and quietly approached Natasha's slightly open door.

As Wanda got closer the crying became quieter and muffled, and Wanda realized the redhead assassin knew someone was coming. Wanda knocked softly on the door.