Astrild; Goddess of Love

Chapter 20 - Love Birds

Author's Note; Sorry it's so late but as I promised an update a day, so here you are. Remember to vote and comment as always, enjoy FanGirl8ygc3804

I left the room then and crashed straight into Steve. He helped me up but when he realized I was crying he held me to him.

"It's alright," he said as he stoked my hair and kissed the top of my head.

"Liz," Tony breathed heavily then put his hands on his knees and bent over catching his breath. He held a hand out signalling 1 minute. I stayed wrapped in Steve while Tony recovered. "He's really fast."

"Really? I hadn't noticed." I said with a slight smile and as much sarcasm as I could muster. Tony stepped towards Steve and I. I opened my arms and joined him to our hug. We stayed silent for a minute or two and my tears dried up, it was my brother who broke the silence.

"Sis?" He asked.

"Yes brother?"

"Do you want me to drop him through a worm hole for you?" He asked half sincere, half joking.

"No but he's needs to be brought to justice." I stated.

"All taken care of; Coulson's on his way to pick them up." Steve explained.

"Any excuse to see you, eh?" Tony joked bumping Steve's shoulder. "Ouch." Tony said rubbing his and stepped out of the hug just then as his phone rang.

"Looks like Coulson won't get to see you after all. That was our ride, she's ready for take-off."

"Just as well we don't need him knowing all about Liz." Steve said sincerely.

"Careful Rogers or people will start to think you care for her," Tony replied smugly before adding, "I so went Asgardian on your ass then didn't I? Damn!" We all laughed at that.

As the three of us rounded the corner arm in arm we were met by my siblings.

"So this is goodbye?" Bobby asked.

"Yes it is." I smiled sadly. "Group hug?"

Steve and Tony released my arms so not to be involved but Storm, Scott and Jean pulled them in to join Warren, Fern, Bobby, Rouge and I.

"Do you have to go?" Fern asked teary eyed.

"Yes, I have a life in New York. I don't want to hide anymore. Everyone has to leave the nest at some point, right Professor?" I explained speaking also to the Professor as our hug dissolved.

"Yes child, but you will be missed."

"I know." I smiled and turned to Tony "Now let's go before I change my mind."

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Steve, Tony and I made our way to the airport. In the dark of the town car Steve seemed to sense my uneasiness and reached out his head to hold mine in comfort.

"So, what's the plan with Pepper when you get back Tony?" I asked anxious to leave the fighting of the past few days behind.

"I'm going to propose." He stated.

"And?" I teased.

"Not so extravagant this time just a few friends, but I will need your help. I need you to get our uncles and their girlfriends here."

"Consider it done." I replied.

"Rogers, phone." Tony demanded. "To ring Coulson, he'll answer your call." He explained before Steve could say a thing.

"Wasn't going to say anything," he said in mock protest then took out his phone and handed it over.

"Coulson you're having an evening off your presence is required at the tower tomorrow night with a plus one. Nat and Clint will also be having a night off; they just don't know it yet. No protests, call it a term of my consulting if you want, but you will be there." He paused listening to Coulson. "Yes, Steve will be there."