AURORA

Familiar Energy

A/N: A long chapter for you guys because I don't know if I'll have wifi in the next two days...sooooo enjoyyyyy!!

Yelena, Kate, and Aurora stood in tense silence within the confines of Aurora's home. The air was thick with unresolved emotions, each woman grappling with their own grief and anger in the aftermath of the altercation. Yelena paced back and forth, her fists clenched at her sides, unable to contain her frustration.

"You can't just walk away from this, Aurora," Yelena spat out, her voice sharp with accusation. "You have to take responsibility for what happened."

Aurora rubbed her temples wearily, exhaustion etched deeply into her features. "Yelena, I've tried to explain," she began, her voice strained. "I didn't want any of this to happen. I never meant to hurt anyone."

Kate, usually the quiet observer, stepped forward cautiously. "Yelena, maybe we should all take a step back," she suggested softly, her eyes flickering between her sister and Aurora. "This isn't helping any of us."

Yelena turned on her, her eyes blazing with fury. "No, Kate! She needs to hear this," she retorted, her voice cracking with pent-up emotion. "Mia is gone because of her!"

Aurora's shoulders sagged, the weight of guilt and grief bearing down on her. "I loved Mia too and I've known her longer..." she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "I would do anything to bring her back, but I can't change what happened." Tears in her eyes.

Yelena scoffed bitterly, her fists trembling at her sides. "You think that excuses everything?" she snapped, her voice raw with pain. "You think we can just forgive and forget?"

Aurora shook her head slowly, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, I don't," she admitted softly. Aurora paused for a few seconds thinking about her next move." I'll just leave then" she said making her way upstairs collecting her things and clothes.

The words hung heavy in the air, a stark realization of how deeply fractured their relationships had become in the wake of Mia's death. Kate looked between Yelena and Aurora, her own heart heavy with sorrow.

"No, Aurora, don't go," Kate pleaded quietly, reaching out a hand towards her friend. "We need to stick together, especially now."

But Aurora's decision was made. With a heavy sigh, she turned away from them, her footsteps heavy as she made her way out of the house. Yelena watched her go, her anger mingled with a profound sense of loss.
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As Aurora walked through the streets, her mind churned with conflicted emotions. She needed clarity, a sense of purpose amidst the chaos that had enveloped her life. Without fully understanding why, she found herself drawn to a familiar place - a house tucked away in the woods, a place she had poured her magic into long ago, a place she only knows exists.

Entering the house, Aurora felt a sense of calm wash over her. The walls hummed with energy, memories intertwined with the essence of her magic. She settled into a chair, closing her eyes and allowing herself to connect with the magic that surrounded her.

Moments passed, and then she felt it - a gentle presence, a whisper in her mind that she recognized instantly. Natasha.

"Look who finally decided to show up" Natasha said a little upset. "I've been waiting for you, detka"

Tears welled up in Aurora's eyes as she opened herself up to Natasha's presence. "Natasha"she whispered hoarsely, her voice filled with longing. "I'm sorry"

Natasha's response was a gentle wave of understanding and support, wrapping around Aurora like a warm embrace. "You've faced so much pain, detka," Natasha murmured softly. "I'm sorry I'm not there to help you"

Aurora let her tears escape making Natasha hug her, Aurora did the same but they both knew they couldn't feel anything.
"Shhh...it's okay" Natasha whispered.
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Back at the house, Wanda returned from her walk. She went to the kitchen pouring a glass of water. She looked at the girls sitting by the fireplace (off) not talking to each other. Then she called for Aurora but no response, then she tried calling her but again no response. Wanda stared at the girls.Kate looked kind of nervous catching Wanda's attention. "Have you seen Aurora? I can't find her..." After a few moments of silence Yelena spoke " Well, we did have an argument" Wanda rolled her eyes at her." Unbelievable " she muttered. Kate tried to stay silent but she failed. "Oh and, she took her things too" Wanda turned her head to her. "What?" She asked in disbelief. "Her clothes..." Kate whispered. Wanda run her fingers through her hair sighing at the news. Then she went upstairs to find an empty now bedroom letting a tear escape.
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Aurora was laying down on her bed lost in thought when Natasha approached her. "Are you going to stay here all day?" She smiled. Aurora turned to look at her and just smiled. Natasha sat beside her. "What happened?" Aurora turned her head away from her. "I just want to get some sleep Nat" Natasha smiled sadly at her. "I'm sorry " she said standing up ready to leave. "Stay please...I just don't wanna talk right now" Natasha walked back to her smiling. " Okay darling"
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Wanda kept calling Aurora but no response she even used her magic to track her but no luck it was like she just disappeared. Wanda rubbed her eyes in exhaustion. Yelena sensing Wanda's mood she approached her. "What?" She said. Wanda snapped her head at her in frustration. " I can't find her!" Yelena smirked " Is that a problem?" Yelena said walking past her. Wanda let out a small disappointed gasp at her. Kate containing her laugh but not getting unnoticed by Wanda. "Kate, what is wrong with you" Kate mouthed 'sorry' to her before walking away taking her bow with her.
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Aurora took her shirt off, staying with only her bra making visible a scar on her neck - two black dots and red spots surrounding it. Natasha looked up from her feet seeing the scar. "What's that?" Aurora traced her fingers through it sighing. "The witch...she burned me" she replied getting ready to shower. "You should check it out" Natasha said pointing at the scar.
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Wanda called a thousand times but still nothing she let out an exhausted long breath and fell slowly to the ground crying. After a while she tried again calling and calling but still no answer. She tried one last time for tonight panicking. "Come one, pick up, pick up...." Nothing. " Shit!" She throw her phone on the floor with force breaking it. Kate looked at her skaking her head slowly.

The next morning Aurora sat on her bed looking at her fingers regretting everything she done in the past few days. Her thoughts got interrupted by Natasha stepping into the room. "Don't tell me you are still thinking about it" Aurora just looked at unable to say anything just regret in her eyes. " You are..." Natasha said, sadness in her voice. Aurora burst out crying. " I messed up " Natasha snapped her head towards her in concern. "You did nothing wrong...my sister is just an ass" Natasha tried to calm her down but nothing. Aurora took a picture out of her phone case. Mia's photo, she stared at it for a few seconds, tears streaming down her face. Natasha didn't know what to do, she couldn't hug her and tell her everything is going to be okay so she just stared at her.
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Wanda woke up the next morning with a pounding headache, remnants of the stress and worry that had plagued her through the night. Despite her exhaustion, she knew she couldn't give up on finding Aurora. Gathering her resolve, Wanda dragged herself out of bed and made her way to the kitchen, reaching for a glass of water to soothe her parched throat.

As she sipped the water, Wanda's thoughts raced. She needed a new approach to locate Aurora. Her magic hadn't yielded any results so far, but she refused to accept defeat. Setting down the glass, she retrieved her phone from the bedside table, wincing at the cracked screen from her outburst the previous night.

With a sigh, Wanda began scrolling through her contacts, considering who she could reach out to for help. She found Clint's phone number in there. " Yep thats the one" she said to herself calling him. After a few moments of waiting Clint answered her phone. "Wanda?" Wanda smiled. " Hey Clint, I know we haven't talked in ages but I want to ask you something" Clint didn't ask anything he just waited for Wanda's 'something'. " I know you knew Natasha better than anyone and that you were the first one that knew about Aurora.... Do you know if, they had or she had a special kind of place where she would run of or something???" Clint didn't say anything at first making Wanda thinking it was a bad idea calling him. "I'm sor-" Wanda didn't get to finish her sentence. " They had a place yeah, but...". "But what Clint?".

Clint sighed. "Aurora destroyed it after Natasha passed away, she said she'll never go there again and for her to keep her promise, she told me... she cursed it. I don't know where it is I just know it's story. I'm sorry...". Wanda didn't know what to say, her mind racing with different answers and solutions. "Aurora told me she didn't knew anything about spells...". "She doesn't" Clint replied. "It wasn't a spell, Wanda , it was a curse...it's different. Don't forget Aurora it's an original witch, she was born with the magic, she just found out that the power stone can make her stronger. " Wanda now more confused than ever. "I don't understand...". "She can't be there if you are looking for her, she cursed the place so no one can get near it...Wanda I have to go my wife got home" Clint ended the call, leaving Wanda with new information.
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Night

Aurora started drinking non stop wanting the pain to go away. She sat at the kitchen table drinking shot after shot. Natasha's favorite gun near her. She kept glancing at it but not making any sudden move. Natasha sighed staring at her for the past hour. "Darling stop drinking, you'll pass out"Aurora smiled "That's the thing Nat, I want to pass out." Natasha stood up from her sit sitting beside her. "I won't be able to help you if you do."Aurora turned to look at her. "Maybe I'll come to you if I do...".

"Don't you dare do something stupid, Aurora!" Natasha said frustrated by her words. Aurora chuckled and finished her drink with one sip once again. " Stop drinking or I'll make you"Aurora pointed her index finger at her smiling. "You?(She paused) You can't..."Natasha now getting more frustrated by her. "I-I can communicate with Wanda can't I?"

Aurora stopped immediately her actions. "You're supposed to protect me". Natasha walked towards her. " I'm protecting you, Aurora" Aurora walked quickly towards Natasha inches away."Don't betray me, Nat"."I'm already betraying you by not telling anyone where you are...". Aurora took a step forward once again. " Tasha, don't ". Natasha faced away from her sighing. And with that Natasha just disappeared with a flash of light. Aurora panicked she started hitting the wall bruising her hands making them bleed "Come back!!! Natasha!!Come back!!" She yelled with all her power in her.
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Natasha appeared in Wanda's room. She saw Wanda staring at the wall in front of her lost in thought and tired from crying. "Wanda..." Wanda's eyes turned red, she snapped her head towards the familiar energy she was feeling, seeing Natasha. "Nat..."
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"Natasha come back now!!!". The lights in the house flickering. Aurora let a tear drop from her eye." What are you doing???" She yelled looking around. Suddenly a flash of light appeared, reviling Natasha. Aurora snapped her head towards the light catching Natasha's figure. She run towards her with tears in her eyes. "I trusted you!!!" She said hurt by Natasha's actions. Natasha stared at her for a few seconds before her gaze falling to the floor with tears ready to fall every moment.
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After Natasha informing Wanda where Aurora is, Wanda changed her clothes and flew out of there determined to find Aurora.