AURORA

Her Lover

Aurora sat cross-legged on the floor, attempting to calm herself through meditation. She closed her eyes, focusing on her breath, but the turmoil inside her made it nearly impossible. She could feel Natasha's presence lingering, a silent reminder of everything she was trying to escape.

"I don't want you here," Aurora finally whispered, her voice breaking.

"If you didn't, I wouldn't be here," Natasha replied softly, her tone filled with sadness and understanding.

Aurora's eyes flew open, glaring at Natasha. "Why can't you just leave me alone?" she snapped, her anger barely masking the pain.

"Because you need me," Natasha said firmly. "Even if you don't want to admit it."

Aurora let out a frustrated sigh and buried her face in her hands. "I'm so lost, Nat. I don't know what to do."

Natasha stepped closer, kneeling beside her. "You need to forgive yourself, Aurora. Holding onto this guilt won't bring me or her back."

Aurora's shoulders shook with silent sobs, and Natasha reached out, placing a comforting hand on her back. "Let it out, Aurora. It's okay to feel this way." Aurora after a while stood up heading to the bathroom to take a bath and clear her mind.

After her bath she went to her bedroom finding Natasha staring at her. "Красивый" (Beautiful). "Shut up" Aurora said playfully at her. After wearing some clothes she noticed Natasha looking nervous at the window facing the burned ground that used to be a beautiful garden. "What are you looking at?Was I supposed to keep it green or something?" Aurora finally said after getting dressed. Natasha took a deep breath and turned her gaze to Aurora. She hesitated at first feeling a little guilty betraying Aurora by telling Wanda where she is. "Wanda's here..." Aurora approached the window seeing Wanda looking around the burned garden. "You're unbelievable" Aurora said in disbelief.

Wanda finally found herself nearing a secluded area.
Landing softly, Wanda cautiously approached the house where Aurora was. She could sense the intense emotions radiating from inside, and her heart ached for her but she was mad at Aurora by her actions, she couldn't forget that.

"Aurora open the door" She yelled knocking on the door. "Shit" Aurora muttered turning her gaze on the door. " I would open the door myself but..."Natasha said smirking a little."Don't" Aurora rolled her eyes. Wanda sighed she took a few steps back, red energy surrounding her fingers " Aurora open the door or I'll break the door down myself"

Aurora's eyes widened she rushed to the door opening it stepping outside. "No.... need to do that..." she said trying to focus on her breathing. Wanda approached her inches away. "Why did you leave me?" Wanda said commanding some answers. "What was I supposed to do?" Aurora replied with sadness in her eyes. "Stay with me, talk to me, how's that???" Wanda said disappointed. Aurora stared at her for a moment thinking about it. "Yelena, said I should just stay away" Aurora looked around. " Well, I'm asking you not to..."

Wanda said hurt in her eyes and her voice. Aurora smiled at her. Wanda just stared at her still mad and hurt but with understanding too. Natasha approached them from behind. "Are you flirting?" She said. Wanda turned around to look at Natasha that caught her off guard. Aurora rolled her eyes at Natasha. "Because I'm right here..." Natasha continued. Wanda was going to say something about how is it possible for Natasha to be here but instead she got interrupted by Natasha. "Suddenly...I don't want to be here" Natasha turned her back to them shaking her head.

"Wanda?" Wanda looked back at Aurora. Aurora's now scar started moving towards her face like a black poison, her veins turning black, Aurora losing her balance slightly. "Aurora??" Wanda raised her voice catching Natasha's attention. Aurora passed out unconscious.
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Wanda's heart pounded as she watched Aurora collapse, but her magic swiftly caught her before she hit the ground. "Detka? Wake up!" Natasha's voice was filled with urgency, even though her touch couldn't physically help Aurora. Wanda stepped forward, her hands glowing red as she assessed Aurora's condition.