The Demigod From Asgard - A Steve Rogers x Reader Story

Chapter 78: Finding Scout

Warnings: Angst! Language! Fluff!

1 year since the snap

The last couple of weeks had been difficult for Steve. First, it had been JJ's second birthday. A day that should have been full of joy, and Steve tried his hardest to make the day perfect for him. But he just felt sad and guilty that you weren't there to celebrate it.

Steve had also been dreading today. The one-year Anniversary of the snap. Around the world, memorials were taking place to remember the fallen. Large bronze plaques being revealed around the world, the names of the fallen etched into the metal.

The atmosphere was sombre as Steve got himself and JJ ready for the day. Steve wearing his black funeral suit, JJ wearing a black polo shirt and trousers.

The compound was busy for the first time in years. All of the allies of the Avengers that remained all gathering to honour their fallen comrades. Once everyone had arrived Steve picked JJ up and made his way out.

"Mama!" JJ shouts as Steve lifted him up, pointing over to his teddy in the crib.

"Hm?" Steve hummed glancing over to where JJ was pointing "oh, yeah of course" he sighs walking over and picking up his teddy and passing it to JJ, who smiles brightly hugging the teddy tightly.

Steve headed outside to meet up with everyone. He takes a deep breath as he looks around at everyone who turned up. In one sense he was surprised by the vast number of people there, but he also knew that there should be more.

"Hey, Steve you alright?" A tired-looking Tony says slapping Steve on the shoulder.

"No, but that's to be expected" Steve shrugs honestly "how are you? Morgan keeping you up?" Steve asks nodding over to Pepper who held the 3-month-old Morgan.

"Is it that obvious?" Tony chuckles weakly.

"Colic?" Steve asks knowingly.

"Yup, it is a son of a- gun?" Tony says censoring himself when JJ giggles in Steve's arms.

"It gets easier I promise" Steve reassures him chuckling gently.

"How about you? The terrible two's starting yet?" Tony asks tickling JJ's stomach.

"a bit, but I'm sure it won't be long, he's already becoming a bit more stubborn," Steve says making Tony laugh.

"Well considering who his parents are I'm not surprised" Tony smirks giving Steve a knowing look.

"Hey, they're ready now," Pepper says walking over to the two of them.

Steve and Tony share a look, nodding as Steve took a deep breath preparing himself. The three of them slowly walk over to the memorial.

Throughout the service, Steve remained silent. His sights set firmly on the patch of grass in front of him. Unable to bring himself to look at the memorial not wanting to see your name etched so permanently into the metal.

He hadn't even realised that the service had ended until someone put their hand on his arm. He turned to see Okoye standing there with a sympathetic smile on her face.

"He's gotten so big Captain Rogers," she says nodding to JJ.

"Yeah, heavy too" Steve chuckles weakly as he readjusted JJ in his arms "and call me Steve please"

A small smile appears on her lips as she nods "of course, I won't keep you long, I just wanted to give you this" she says passing him an envelope.

Steve frowns as he looks down at the envelope "what is it?" He asks.