Divided |2|

epilogue

It had been far too long since Victoria woke up in complete and utter serenity.

Waking up in Wakanda reminded her of home, only a lot quieter. There was no Cooper nor Lila screaming at the top of their lungs. Her dad wasn't there to drag her out of bed and her mother wasn't there to threaten Victoria about going to school. She missed her family. But Cap promised to make sure that her dad is able to get home safely, so she felt better about staying.

"I know you are awake, love."

Victoria turned over in the bed and met Pietro's gaze. He was standing by a window, with his arms crossed. He was still dressed in the clothes T'Challa had given them when they arrived. Their clothes had been washed and laying on the table next to Pietro. Victoria sat up and Pietro walked over to the bed.

"You normally sleep longer than I do."

"I was struggling to sleep." Pietro sat on the bed too, kissing Victoria's head gently. "I am worried too."

"About?"

"Wanda. I am scared to know what they have done to her. And I am worried about getting the team out. I am worried about leaving you here."

"I'll be okay, Pietro. I'm safe with T'Challa."

"I just do not like that I am not going to be able to see you for who knows how long."

Victoria sighed and wrapped her arms around Pietro. "I'll always be here, Pietro. You'll see me and I'll still be safe, and in good health. Besides, I really don't want Alexandrya to be alone here."

"Do not forget about me, okay?"

"I could never."

After sharing a kiss, Pietro left the bed and pulled his shirt off. Victoria settled back into bed as her boyfriend undressed and changed his clothes for the trip. When he had finished, he held his hand out for Victoria to take. "Come, my love."

Victoria slipped out of the bed and Pietro picked her up. He smiled at her before speeding them out of the bedroom and into the room they were in the day before. Steve was already present, talking to Alex and T'Challa. Upon seeing Pietro, he nodded to himself.

"Alright, time to go." He shared a hug with Alex and a handshake with T'Challa, thanking him again. He moved over to Victoria and smiled a sad smile. "You sure you want to stay behind?"

"Very sure." Victoria hugged him tightly before pulling back to speak. "Please send my love to the team, and tell my dad I'll be fine here."

"Got it."

He moved to the door, where their jet waited for them. Victoria turned to Pietro, who was frowning deeply. She let out a small laugh and rubbed her thumb over the frown-lines on his forehead. "You're going to get wrinkles."

"I am getting them because of you." Pietro hugged her tightly, as if he was afraid to let her go. "I wish you were coming with us."

"I'm sure you boys will be just fine on your own." Victoria pulled away and kissed his lips gently. "Be safe, prințul meu minunat."

Pietro sent her a surprised look. "Where did you learn that?"

"Google." She giggled as Pietro kissed her hastily. "Go."

"Te iubesc, vă rog, vă rog să fiți în siguranță."

"Te iubesc, Pietro. Stay safe too. Look after Wanda."

Pietro squeezed her hand slightly before he let go and followed Steve into the jet. They turned to save at them as the doors started to close. Pietro blew a kiss to Victoria, who caught it and kept it close to her heart. The doors shut and Victoria let out a shaky breath. T'Challa smiled at her and placed a hand on the small of her back.

"Come, let's get something to eat."

Victoria nodded, watching the jet fly over the horizon and out of her sight. She liked out into the forest of Wakanda and smiled.

My new home for now.