Swan Song of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Epilogue 3

Author's Note; Just a quick warning this chapter is very sappy, but in the best way. Thanks again for reading, remember to comment and vote as always, FanGirl8ygc3804

''As nice as it was in Caribbean I'm glad to be back in New York.'' Steve said as we stepped out of the signature yellow taxi.

''Me too,'' I smiled looking up at the Tower that had briefly been home, ''I'll just grab a few things and tell Tony then we'll go.'' I said kissing him on the cheek. ''Alright I'll get the luggage and meet you in an hour?''

''I'll see you soon.'' I said but my twitchy wings gave me away.

''Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?'' Steve asked.

''No I have to do this alone, he's family he deserves to know but I don't have to explain my actions or choices concerning you to him.'' I gave him one more peck on the cheek, took a deep breath and headed inside.

''Miss. Stark I'm glad you have returned safely to us.'' A female voice with an Irish accent greeted me,

''You must be Friday?'' I asked thin air aka the A.I., which had replaced Jarvis.

''Yes I am. Mr. Stark would like to see you in his lab.''

''How was it flying commercial?'' Tony grinned, ''It was awful wasn't it?''

''No.''

''Now that my dear sister is clearly a lie.'' I caved there and then giving him a hug. ''Hey what's all this about? You know I'll always be here.''

''But I won't.'' I said a few tears spilling over.

''What do you mean? He didn't give you a STD did he?'' Tony asked completely serious.

''Eww, Tony no. Goodness no.''

''Then what is it?'' He said smiling reassuringly.

''I'm moving in with Steve.''

''That's wonderful news! Even if I hate they guy I'm happy for you, but if you're this upset to leave are you sure it's the right thing for you?'' He smiled clearly upset but putting on a brave face so not to affect my decision.

''I'm sure, he makes me feel safe in ways all this never could.'' I smiled brushing a stray hair out of my face.

''Then what are you waiting for get lost.'' He said giving me a playful push toward the door.

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''Is this the last of it?'' Bucky asked.

''You wanted to help.'' I reminded him.

''That was before I realised you had so much stuff. Even my metal arm is getting tired.'' He joked.

''She has four boxes, in total, love.'' Nora said walking in with another one and giving him a kiss on the cheek. Behind her Steve had a box under each arm and the key between his teeth.

''Here let me,'' I said motioning for him to drop the key into my hand.

We all sat around the table and had a cup of tea while I unpacked. There wasn't much I'll admit mainly pictures, my favourite was one Steve had drawn of me one the beach outside my brother's house on the coast in the Caribbean.

Once I had finished Nora and Bucky excused themselves to talk after a while their 'talking' became quite loud.

''We should leave and give them privacy, old house thin walls.'' Steve stated, ''Besides which we need to get you a key cut.

We called in a small shop and the owner promised to have it cut within the next two hours so, we hopped back on Steve's bike and headed to Central Park.

''It seems like so much has happened since we met.'' Steve stated as we walked towards the Carousel. 

''That's because a lot has; I've been kidnapped, we fought Pyro, helped Bucky and rescued Fern. My brother got married and created a robot hell-bent on destroying the world, which you then helped him stop. Did I miss anything?'' I said walking a little of him as I ticked them off on my fingers.

''Yes.'' He said without hesitation.

''Really what?'' I asked as I turned to face him and I saw he was kneeling on the ground with a small crowd gathered. We were right in front of the Carousel, where Steve had told me he wanted to spend his future with me,  

''I fell in love with you.'' He stated. ''Elizabeth Roberts Stark will you marry me?'' I just stood there in silence, mouth agape. ''Liz, you do remember that you're the telepath, not me right? I need you to speak your answer.''

''Yes, of course. I thought that was obvious,'' I laughed as I gave him my left hand and he placed the ring on my finger. Once he had stood he spoke to me,

''I thought you were going to say no for a moment there.''

''Why would I do that? I love you.'' I grabbed the collar of his jacket in my hands and pulled his lips to meet my own.