Whatever it Takes: Endgame

Chapter 14

After the stones were returned and both families were settled down, Tony and Bruce finished fixing Vision. Tony had found a powerful blue stone to use in place of the infinity stone. The team watched as Vision woke up, but despite having his old memories, the humanoid A.I. didn't seem to know anyone. It was like he had been reborn into a new person. One who didn't love Wanda.

Wanda was heartbroken when Vision didn't appear to show any interest in getting to know her and left the tower. Natasha followed after her.

"Wanda," she called out as she ran to catch up with her.

"Please, leave me alone," she said sadly.

Natasha stood in front of the girl and hugged her, then looked her in the eyes and said, "Give him time."

"What if he doesn't love me like he used to?"

"Then you both move on. But first, you need to let him figure out who he is. Waking up and not knowing exactly who you are is... a lot. But you also need to discover who you are without him. From the day you both arrived you were attached at the hip and I understand why, trust me, but you need to take some time for yourself. Your life can't revolve around Vision 24/7. I know how much it hurts, but just give him time."

Wanda nodded and before Natasha knew it, Pietro was at Wanda's side in a second. He hugged her to him, giving her the brotherly comfort that she needed.

Natasha went back inside to give the twins a minute to talk. She walked up to Clint and Bruce at the entrance. Bruce seemed nervous and Clint looked worried in a fatherly way.

"How is she," Bruce asked while wringing his hands.

"Heartbroken, but I had to tell the truth. She needs time to herself and if Vision doesn't come back to her, then she needs to move on."

Clint nodded and said, "Their love was intense. How long were they together again?"

"Maybe a year or less," Natasha answered.

"They fell in love on the run," Bruce added.

"Ah, it was that kind of love. New and exciting with a mix of adrenaline," Clint said, then addressed Bruce, "We saw a lot of our younger agents go through that. Nat on the other hand refused to be in a relationship until she met you. Broke a lot of hearts."

Natasha shook her head while smirking, then looked at Bruce who was already looking at her adoringly.

"I'm going to see if she wants to stay with her brother at my house," Clint said. "By the way, Laura and I want to know if we can host your wedding in the backyard."

"We're still working out the details for the ceremony," Natasha said truthfully. "But we'll let you know."

Clint nodded while smiling, then he ran up to the twins. He was the happiest Natasha had seen him in six months. She was glad he was back to his old self and couldn't help but smile at her big brother.

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Later that night while they were lying in bed Natasha asked Bruce, "When do you want the big ceremony?"

"How long will it take for Clint to get his backyard ready?"

"A few days."

"Then why wait? Give Clint some time with his family, then we have the big ceremony in a couple of weeks."

"Are you serious," she asked, wondering if this was really happening.

"Too soon?"

"Not soon enough," she answered with a smile.

Bruce smiled back and kissed her softly, which turned into a make-out session until they were interrupted by a knock on the door.

"If that's Thor asking where the pop-tarts are again," Natasha said with irritation in her voice as she got out of the bed. She ran her fingers through her hair then yanked the door open to reveal Tony on the other side. "What?!"

"I need to borrow Bruce."

"Bruce! It's your science husband!"

Bruce came to the door, looking slightly annoyed at his lab partner as walked up next to Natasha and asked, "What's up, Tony?"

"Have you seen the suit I made Pepper?"

"No," Bruce answered. "Did you check under your bed?"

"Yes and everywhere in the lab."

"Maybe Pepper moved it."

"No, when she dropped by the house to get a few of our things it was still in the lab. I left it alone to eat dinner and it was gone."

"Ask literally anyone else, please?" Bruce begged as Natasha sent Tony a death glare, silently telling him to leave.

"Fine," he said raising his hands in surrender motion as he backed up. "Maybe Barton hid it in the vents."

Natasha rolled her eyes as she shut the door and when she turned to face her husband, he cupped her face softly and looked at her as if he was memorizing her every feature.

"I love you," he said softly.

Those three little words held more meaning behind them than just love. She knew he was also telling her he was happy she was alive, he was proud of her, she was his everything.

"I love you too," she said, telling him the same unspoken words that he was saying.

His finger made its way to her chin as he guided his lips to hers. It quickly turned passionate and she wrapped her legs around him.

He broke the moment to ask, "Are you sure?"

She nodded and he kissed her again while carrying her to their bedroom.