Shadows of Red: The Lives of Two Assassins

Epilogue: Always Together

Months had passed since the battle against Thanos, and the world had slowly begun to rebuild. The devastation left in the wake of the snap had scarred the planet, but life was returning to a semblance of normalcy. The Avengers, scattered and changed, had taken different paths. Some had retired, some had left for other parts of the galaxy, and others, like Sam Wilson, had taken up the mantle of leadership.

But for Kylar and Natasha, the future wasn't about being Avengers anymore. It was about finding peace, both within themselves and with each other.

They had traveled with Wanda to places Kylar had only dreamed of places where the boundaries of reality blurred, and magic thrummed in the air. Kylar had learned more about her powers—how they were tied to the same ancient energy that flowed through Wanda. She had learned control, patience, and most importantly, acceptance of who she was.

Now, standing on a cliff overlooking a quiet ocean, Kylar felt at peace for the first time in a long time. The blue energy that had once terrified her now pulsed softly within her, a part of her that she had come to embrace.

Natasha stood beside her; their hands intertwined as they watched the sun sink below the horizon. The world was quiet, but in the stillness, Kylar felt a sense of purpose.

"You've come so far," Natasha said softly, her voice filled with pride. "I'm so proud of you."

Kylar turned to her, her heart swelling with love. "I couldn't have done it without you."

Natasha smiled; her eyes filled with warmth. "We've done it together, baby. And we'll keep doing it, no matter what."

Kylar leaned into her, resting her head on Natasha's shoulder. For the first time in a long while, she felt free—free from the weight of the past, free from the fear of losing control.

"What do you think comes next?" Kylar asked, her voice soft.

"Whatever we want," Natasha replied, her eyes sparkling with hope. "The world's ours again. We've earned it."

Kylar smiled, the warmth of the moment filling her heart. Whatever the future held, she knew they would face it together, side by side.

Because no matter what came next, Kylar and Natasha were unstoppable.

And as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon, they stood together, ready to embrace whatever the future had in store.

Always together.