A Love That Lasts Forever | Steve Rogers x OC (1)

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In the afternoon everyone is sitting in the backyard. It was Clint's idea to have a barbecue now that both Coulson and Mia are there with them, too. Also to let it feel a little normal again after everything that has happend to them all.

Tony still thinks about how to say the plan for the next few days. He's already, in secret, starting to build the Avengers Compound up again in the exact same way with only a few changes on the inside.

He also decided to let Kiara go bring back the stones where they belong and he's gonna let her talk to her sister. But not sure that he's gonna tell the others that extra thing.

Before the food is ready. Kiara and Mia walk around Clint's big yard. Just talk everything that happend. They sit down on the swing close to Clint's garage.

'So, how is it going with. . . you know?' Kiara asks, referring to her alter ego.

'Actually. . . pretty good. We've had a lot of time in the Artic. I was there for two months.' Mia says. 'We can actually talk to eachother.'

'Really?' Kiara asks suprised. 'Because- And no offence to her if she can hear me. The last time I saw her, she almost killed all of us.'

It's quiet for a bit until Mia says. 'She says it's okay.'

Kiara chuckles amazed. 'You two have really come a long way.' Kiara says with a smile. 'I look forward to getting to know her.'

'I look forward to getting to know you, too.' Mia says as her eyes turn into a icy color and then back into her original color.

'Cool.' Kiara says softly. 'Let's head back, before Clint's gonna hunt us down.' Kiara jokes.

Mia laughs and stands up, Kiara following her. They walk back to the rest as they talk some more. Sarah walks to them with a weird look on her face.

'What's wrong, sweetie?' Kiara asks.

'What is uncle Thor doing, Mom?' Sarah asks as she turns to look at Thor.

Kiara and Mia look at Thor, too. Seeing him sitting in a tree, being busy with a kind of rope. He already lost most of his weight but he's still doing some crazy things sometimes. Things no one can really explains but they're not gonna judge him. Because they all know what he's been through when Thanos came.

Kiara picks Sarah up as they walk further to the rest. 'Nothing special, honey. Uncle Thor had a really hard time those five years. He's still dealing with some of his own sh- things.' Kiara says. 'Don't say anything to him about it, okay?' Kiara whispers as they approach the rest. 'Go play with the others.'

Sarah nods. Kiara puts her down and she runs to the rest of the kids as Kiara looks around and sees Bruce nowhere.

'Where's Bruce?' Kiara asks.

'He's still in his room.' Tony says sadly.

Kiara sighs as she looks at the house. Then she walks to the house.

'Where are you going?' Natasha asks.

'Getting Bruce.' Kiara says as she turns around to the rest. 'He can't stay in his room all day. It's unhealthy. He needs people around him, trust me.' Kiara says and then turns around again and walks further to the house. She walks upstairs and knocks on Bruce's door.

'Come in.' She can hear Bruce softly say.

Kiara opens the door, walks in and closes the door again. 'Hey.' Kiara says softly.

'Hey.' Bruce says as he looks up from some papers that are laying on his lap.

'Can I sit?' Kiara asks. Bruce nods. Kiara smiles and sits down on the bed, facing Bruce. 'Why won't you come join us?' Kiara asks softly.

Bruce sighs tired. 'I- uh. . . I don't know.' He says as he looks down.

'Is this still because of the two snaps?' Kiara asks. Bruce looks up at Kiara again and after a while he nods. Kiara sighs. 'Are you sure you okay? I know you've said that you are, but I don't believe you.'

Bruce stays quiet, not saying a word. 'Look, you don't have to tell me about it now. Just please come outside with me to join the others.' Kiara says. 'Everyone misses you Bruce. Wether you like it or not, you're part of this crazy family, and this family looks out for eachother no matter what.'

Bruce stays quiet for a little while longer until a smile forms on his lips as he puts the papers that are laying on his lap aside with his good arm. 'Okay.' He softly says.

Kiara smiles and stands up. She extends her hand. Bruce takes it and stands up with the help of Kiara. They walk downstairs and outside. Kiara sees that the food is ready and they all get a piece, not seeing Kiara and Bruce yet.

'Looks like we're just in time.' Kiara says.

They all turn around and see Bruce standing next to Kiara. They all look shocked for just a second and then a huge smile form on all their faces.

Tony is the first one to step forward. 'Bruce!' He says happily as he carefully gives Bruce a hug, not wanting to hurt his arm.

The rest soon follows, giving Bruce a hug and then Laura gives Bruce a plate full of food. They all sit down and talk, feeling somewhat normal again after some hectic years.

After everyone has finished their food, Tony stands up, finally ready to say that Kiara is going to bring back the stones into their rightful time. And since the kids are playing again, he can say it without many questions.

'Well, everyone. I know we've agreed that we should take a few days to calm down again and take it slow after the battle but we still need to get back the stones.' Tony says. Everyone hums in agreements. 'Well, I've been looking at everyone because as you all know, it's our responsibility to bring them back. I think that Kiara is the most qualified to bring them back to their original times.'

'Are you sure it's safe to send her through?' Steve asks concerned.

'Yes, Rogers, it is.' Tony says. 'And since Kiara has powers and is worthy, she'll be safe if she's getting into any trouble. And before anyone says anything, I'm not saying that she will run into any trouble, I'm just saying, if she were to run into trouble, she is more than capable of protecting herself. That is, if you want to do it, Tremors.' Tony says.

'I want to.' Kiara says.

'Good.' Tony says. 'You good to go tomorrow?' He asks.

'Yeah, I am.'