Dark Fire

Chapter 18: Normal?

Alena's P.O.V
We had gotten back to Earth. Charlotte didn't want to leave Asgard but we promised that we would go back and visit. So like I said we were back on Earth. Bruce had volunteered to homeschool Charlotte. I kind of wanted Charlotte to go to school but she didn't know how to control her powers so we decided it was better to homeschool her until she was able to control her gift.
Plus we were moving a little closer to the new Avengers Base. While we were in Asgard I guess Fury decided to get a team together and build us a house not too far away from Clint's farm. I carried a few boxes out to the moving truck. Charlotte wanted to help so I let her carry things that weren't that heavy. Like pillows or small things. Steve was carrying the heavy things. In two days it would be me and Steve's anniversary.
Once we got all the boxes into the moving truck we had Tony drive it to the new house. Charlotte was excited to have a big area to play in. I buckled Charlotte and Alex into their car seats. Alex has been crying for awhile. It really made me think about having more kids. I didn't really enjoy the loud crying and whining. I knew that me and my family would never be normal. My children's parents were superheroes including the rest of their family. They could be in danger.
Alex had started to get his powers. I guess he'll be early like me when I was little. I have noticed that every time he sneezes or giggles something will float. He has telekinesis. This should be so much fun. Also me and Steve have been trying to teach Alex how to walk. It's not really working. He walked a little bit before falling down on his butt. It's very difficult with him. It was easy with Charlotte. She just walked right into Steve's arms with no problem. Why is Alex any different?
I climbed into the passenger seat and waited for Steve. He walked over to the car and climbed into the driver seat shutting the door behind him. I sent him a smile before he started the car and we followed after Tony who was halfway down the road. I sat there in the seat watching as trees rolled by. Alex's crying began to die down. He must be calming down now.
I thought of the few past events that have been happening. I had told Charlotte the truth and she was happy about it. I explained everything that happened and she understood. I couldn't help but smile. My daughter is too much like me.

4 years later

"CHARLOTTE SARAH ROGERS!" Steve yelled loudly as Charlotte ran down the hallway of our house that we've lived in for 4 years. Charlotte was now 11 years old and in middle school. She started 6th grade not too long ago.
I looked around the corner as Charlotte ran and hid behind me. "What did you do?" I asked giving her my look.
"Nothing" Charlotte said smiling. Steve came around the corner covered in flour. I lost it completely.
"You look like Casper!" Alex said. Alex was 4 years old now. He had dirty blonde hair like Steve's. Steve looked over at his son with a small smile before turning toward Charlotte again.
"Uh oh" Charlotte said running away again. I couldn't help but laugh. Alex ran up to me and stretched his little arms out toward me basically saying to pick him up. I smiled at my son before picking him up and balancing him on my hip. I just realized something. As soon as Charlotte came around the corner I quickly grabbed her arm.
"Go get ready for your dance lessons. Auntie Natasha is on her way" I said. She nodded and ran to her room to go get ready. Steve came running into the room looking for our daughter, "I told her to go get ready for dance. Now you go get a shower, Mr. Rogers."
"Yes ma'am" Steve said smiling before running up the steps. I walked upstairs to mine and Steve's bedroom and took out a sweatshirt with black yoga pants.

I pulled up my blonde hair and walked back downstairs. Natasha was sitting on the couch with Alex on her lap. Natasha looked up at the stairs and smiled up at me, "hey."
"Hey" I said smiling as Charlotte ran down the stairs wearing her dark blue tank top and black yoga pants. Her blonde hair in a long braid.
"Auntie Nat!" Charlotte said running over and hugging her.
"Come on kiddo! Fury told us that we could have the whole training room for ourselves" Nat said making Charlotte smile widely.
"Yay!" Charlotte said with excitement before kissing me goodbye and leaving with Natasha. I couldn't help but laugh. Charlotte is gonna end up like Natasha some how. I smiled and sat down beside my son. Steve walked back down stairs and walked into the kitchen grabbing a water bottle. He sat down beside me and kissed my cheek. Alex crawled over me and laid on our laps. I'm not sure if I want anymore kids. Alex and Charlotte are enough.
Later that night Charlotte came home after dance. I had just gotten a call from Tony and Bruce. Loki and Thor were here. Alex had been already put to bed because he decided to make a mess. Steve and me are dominating at parenting our children! I sat in the kitchen as Charlotte walked through the door. She walked over and sat beside me.
"Guess who's stopping for a visit" I said.
"Who?" She asked.
"Uncle Loki and Uncle Thor!" I said and she gasped with excitement. Loki had taught her how to control her new gifts. Thor and the warriors had trained Charlotte how to fight. Well it was simple and not crazy like how they use to fight with me. Charlotte smiled widely.
"Yay!" She said before yawning.
"Go get some sleep, Sweetie. You got to be well rested for your Uncles's visit" I said fixing her hair. I guess her and Nat worked hard.
"Okay! Goodnight mommy!" She hugged me before running up stairs. I turned off the light and headed up the stairs. I opened mine and Steve's bedroom door and walked in before closing the door behind me. I changed into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. I climbed into bed next to Steve who was reading a book.
"So you excited to see Thor and Loki?" I asked smiling.
"Yeah. Ever since Loki started helping Charlotte and Alex with their powers... He's changed" Steve said putting down his book.
"He's changed a lot" I said kissing his cheek.
"Goodnight Alena" he said.
"Goodnight Steven" I said getting comfortable in the bed next to Steve. I can imagine Tony yelling 'STENA!'