The Twin Goddesses

Chapter Nine

The day passes as we paint in our own rooms. Loki joins me while Thor joins Indra, keeping an eye on Steve.

Lila continues to paint Okuh as I focus on the forest around her. Detailing it with the moss on the forest floor, the fungus growing up the tree that she lives on, and the small patch of poison ivy that grows beneath her home. It doesn't hurt her, but anyone that comes near her. Clint focuses on the brown bark of the tree, while Bucky paints the greenery of the leaves.

By dinner, Steve and Bucky were invited to stay again and we all had an amazing time. There were still some lingering stares in Steve's direction but not as much as lunch and was way more relaxed. Kate and Clint kissed Indra and I good night before the two of them headed off with Thor, Loki, Steve, Bucky and the kids.

"So, how was painting after lunch?" Dra asked me as we sat down on her bed.

"We'll get to that later. Did Steve behave himself?" I gave her a pointed look before crossing my arms in front of my chest.

"Yes, Em. You know he did or else Thor would've had a hissy fit and you and Loki would have run into the room to join in." I smirked at her, knowing she was right. "Now, how was painting?" She nudged me in the ribs. "I heard the giggling. Is Bucky and Clint getting along?"

I smile nodding. Though I don't give an immediate answer as I remember just a few hours before.

"Really Buck? You're gonna bring that up?" I ask, hitting him with a pillow.

"Yes! He deserves to know who the mother of his future children is."

"We haven't discussed children." I blush and Clint kisses my forehead.

"I want a sister!" Lila says.

"Maybe Cooper wants a brother." Clint chuckles.

"Coop can ask mom."

I chuckle and poke her nose. "Well, maybe I could have twins."

Bucky shakes his head.

"Kids? We haven't known them for a week yet Em." Indra says.

I blink looking at her, only to realize she saw my memories. "Can you honestly say that you wouldn't say yes to Kate right now if she asked you to marry her?" I move my hands through my hair. "I know I would tell Clint yes. He has my heart."

She pauses for a moment, and I see the thoughts swirling in her eyes. "Yeah. I would." There was a short pause between us as I think about the future I could have with Clint. "You know what we need to do. We need to have a date night."

I smile widely, "Yes! We can all go out together and have a double date!"

"That sounds perfect! Should we ask them tomorrow?"

"Definitely...Now, what's this about painting for your future?"

She blushes for a moment before looking around her room. Her eyes land on Aqua and her "scary" demeanor before saying, "Kate thinks I should open an Art Studio. Make some roots here. Cooper and Kate think I'm talented and I'm starting to think I should maybe pursue this kind of work."

I look around her room, nodding. "I agree. I've always loved all the artwork that you did, even while we grew up."

She looked at me, her eyes water and I knew she was thinking about the fact our parents never gave her any praise. Our father hated us, and wanted to sell us off like cattle, while our mother never gave us the time of day. Loki, even though he was adopted, got more love than we did. I always thought it was because we didn't look like her so she hated the fact we looked more like our aunt Folla. The brown hair, the brown eyes, everyone always wondered if we were hers growing up.

"I love you Em." She says.

"I love you too, Dra. I know its new, but who would you use to help you and Kate have kids?"

"Honestly, I don't know. Steve would have been my first choice but I know that's not a good idea."

"No, I think Kate would shut that down. And Clint is kind of out because then our children would be full siblings. Maybe another Avenger? There was Bruce, and I think Wanda's brother as well. I think his name is Pietro."

"Yeah. We still need to fully meet Bruce and Pietro."

"Agreed. We need to meet them, maybe when Wanda and Pietro come back. I think they went on a mission."

She nods and I see that she is thinking. I know that being a gay couple complicates things concerning the father of their children. And knowing Indra, she would want the father involved, and Kate to be okay with the choice.

"I definitely need to get to know everyone more before Kate and I can make that big of a decision." I nod in understanding.

I yawn before placing my head on her shoulder.

"I think it's time for bed, Em." she giggles and I nod slightly.

"Night Dra."