A Hand to Hold // Scarlet Witch and Vision One-Shots

Reporters

{A/N: This is set just after AoU, it was inspired by the scene in Spiderman: Homecoming where Tony tries to get Peter to announce himself to the world but denies the chance to become an Avenger.}

"Alright, New Avengers. There's a room full of reporters in there; we have to introduce you to the world." Tony said. Vision glanced at the distraught faces on Wanda and Sam's faces, the proud one on Rhodes', and the concerned look that Steve and Natasha exchanged. "I changed the world with my declaration of being Iron Man. No superhero should have to live in secrecy."

"What if we want to live in secrecy?" Wanda's heavily accented voice returned. "People know my name, they will look into my background and see my past. I do not want this."

"Hush, you don't know what you want, kid." Tony smirked, leaning against the wall. "Announcing who we are gives us the upper hand in case someone wants to expose you."

"Why is Rhodes here, anyways? Everyone knows that he's War Machine already." Sam grumbled. "Plus, my role as the Falcon in the army was confidential. I can't announce that now."

"Already worked through that, we are good to go. And we need to announce Rhodey as an official member of the Avengers. Any more complaints?" Tony glanced at the group, then huffed. "Alright, let's do this." He led Steve and Natasha in first to explain the new team, and the four were left outside the room to wait for their moments to enter. Rhodes would go first, then Sam, and then Wanda and the Vision last.

"Welcome to this joint press conference of the Avengers and Stark Industries. Today we have some exciting announcements regarding the Avengers team." Tony melted into his role as a speaker. "First of all, Hawkeye and I have retired from the team. The Hulk is currently out of commission, and Thor is engaged in his duties on Asgard. Leading the team now are two original Avengers, Captain America and the Black Widow; they will now be introducing you to the new team."

"Thanks, Tony." Steve looked very uncomfortable in front of the room of reporters. He read off of the teleprompter in front of him. "As Stark has said, the team has some new recruits; we have four new members of the Avengers who have undergone intense training by myself and the Black Widow. We see immense potential in the group." He paused. "Our first new recruit is someone you are all familiar with, a national hero, Colonel James Rhodes, also known as War Machine."

On cue, Rhodes marched out into the room in his suit, waving and smiling brightly. He lived for recognition. Natasha took the place at the podium.

"I'm not reading that." She said, pointing to the teleprompter. "The next recruit is known as the Falcon. He is a veteran of the army and has worked alongside Captain Rogers and I for a few years now. He's a bit of a shithead, but we deal with him."

Sam ran out, "Hey! Don't call me that!" He yelled, taking his place beside Rhodes.

Vision and Wanda were standing in the prep room alone, and she was clearly distressed. He placed a hand on her shoulder awkwardly and smiled at her. "Do not worry, Miss Maximoff. It will all turn out alright."

"Thanks, Vis." She responded, listening to Tony argue with Nat about her lack of use of the teleprompter. "He's really in a huff today, isn't he?" Vision shrugged, and the two listened back in.

"Aaanyways." Steve took the podium back. "The next recruit I'd like to introduce is known as the Vision; he was created as an Artificial Intelligence program by-"

"Wait, the witch is supposed to be next! Use the teleprompter!" Tony shouted. Steve put his hand against the mic and spoke with Tony angrily.

"She does not want to be introduced to the world. Let her have her privacy." Steve could be heard saying. He went back to discussing the Vision, "As I was saying, the Vision was created as an AI program by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner. He is pure of heart and has only peace on his mind."

Vision took his cue and floated out, amidst shocked gasps and concerned looks. He kept his head down, feeling as though he should not be there. Tony forced his way back up to the podium.

"Our last recruit is Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch!" She did not move from her spot. She hated that name. She wasn't a witch. And now her identity was out.

"Waaaanda, come on out kid!" Tony shouted in a sing-songy way. She still did not go towards the conference; instead, she stormed back out of the room, across the whole Avengers compound, and to her room.

It was hours later when the Vision phased through her wall, holding a bowl of soup. "Miss Maximoff, would you like some dinner?" She was curled up on her bed. "Are you alright?"

"He doesn't care about what we want. He only cares about his agenda. His fame. His public look." She muttered. Vision placed the soup on the desk and floated to sit on the edge of her bed. "Why doesn't he listen to anyone else?"

"He is, as they say, the loudest voice in the room." He explained. She sighed in response. "I know you do not like Mr. Stark, but perhaps he is just proud of the way the team has evolved."

"Can you have a bad thought against that man?" She pondered. He shrugged as he had seen the others do before. She smiled softly at his imitation, the shrug did not look natural on him.

"I think he has his faults, much like any human." He offered. "Contrary to what you might believe, I think that he has more faults than most, but he is trying to rectify that. He makes mistakes. To err is human, after all." Wanda rolled her eyes and sat up to sit beside the android.

"Yeah, but he can afford to make as many mistakes as he wants." She muttered. He shrugged again, and it looked too robotic. "Relax your shoulders when you do that. And don't do it so often, it can be rude and a bit annoying."

"Thank you, Miss Maximoff. I am still trying to understand the capabilities of my body and the context behind the actions that humans take when conversing." He held out his hand. "I do not understand why humans hold hands with one another, or the purpose of hugs. Do these things not exchange germs?"

"Humans hold hands with others to let them know that they are close by, and that they aren't letting go or going anywhere," Wanda explained. "Hugs are comforting, as well as a form of greeting when you see someone you care about or love."

"Why does the team not hold hands then? We should be aware that we are not going anywhere, yes?" Vision asked. Wanda smiled at his innocence.

"It is sometimes done between intimately close family and friends, but most of all, it is done between lovers." She said. He nodded in understanding.

"Do you believe that we can someday become intimately close friends?" He questioned. She glanced at him hesitantly.

"I don't know if I can become intimately close with anyone, after Pietro. I'm too worried that I'll hurt someone." She held her hand out and flicked her red hex between her fingers.

"You could never hurt me," He pointed out. "I am made of vibranium." She laughed a little, and the hex disappeared from her fingers. "May I?" He held his hand over hers, and she nodded. He took her hand in his and only felt a connection. "See, you cannot hurt me." She leaned her head on his shoulder and they sat there for a few moments in silence. "Is this what humans would call a comfortable silence?"

"Well, it's not anymore." She laughed. "But yes. A comfortable silence is something that occurs between close friends or lovers, when nothing needs to be said."

"Then we are close friends now, Miss Maximoff." He acclaimed, and her laughs echoed through the halls.

"Yes, Vis. We are close friends now. So you need to call me Wanda."