I Need A Hero Vol 3 {Peter Quill}

thirty nine

After the ceremony, guests had flooded into the castle for the celebration. Despite what has recently happened, everyone was having fun. Gwen sat on her throne, watching the party. Celeste joined her, sitting in the empty throne.

"You know, one day you're going to be sitting in these thrones with your husband by your side"

"Mom—"

"Or your wife if that's the way you roll. You have my full support"

"Mom, thanks but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I'm only four, remember?" Celeste looked down at herself, remembering that she was in her Celestial form. "Even though I'm in the body of a grown woman"

"What happens if you get stuck like that?"

"I'm not going to get stuck like this. This is only temporary until Thanos is defeated and we get dad and our family back" Gwen smiled and wrapped her hand around her daughters.

"Your father would be freaking out if he saw you like this"

"I really miss him mom. Along with Gamora, Drax, Mantis, Groot, and Damien"

"I miss them too. And don't forget about Quentin. I hate to admit it but I do miss him as well" Gwen said with a laugh.

"So, what's the deal with you and Thor?" Celeste asked curiously.

"He's going to stay with me, at least until your dad gets back. He doesn't want me to be alone. Besides, if Yondu comes before we get your father back, it'll really help to have Thor around"

"Yondu? You're naming the baby Yondu?"

"Yes. Your father and I need to tell you about him someday. He was a really brave and heroic man. He saved your fathers life"

"I wish I could've met him"

"Yondu would've loved you" Steve approached the two of them. He extended his hand towards Celeste.

"Would you like to dance?" he asked her. Celeste looked at Steve's hand before she looked at Gwen.

"Go have fun, and Steve, no funny business" Gwen said.

"Don't worry Gwen. She's in good hands with me"

"Talk to you later mom" Celeste said. She took Steve's hand, and they both headed for the dance floor. Gwen stood from her seat and walked out towards the balcony.

~

Once on the balcony, Gwen reached into a pocket on her dress and pulled out the Zune. She put the earbuds in and put on a song.

Shadows grow so long before my eyes,
And they're moving across the page
Suddenly the day turns into night,
Far away, from the city

She didn't even jump when she felt Thor take her hand in his. She turned to face him. She took out one of the earbuds and put it in Thor's ear.

"This is the song Peter and I danced to at our wedding. It might be our song but I'm willing to dance to it with you, if you're willing to dance with me" she said.

"I'd be honoured" Thor said. They held each other as they swayed back and forth to the song. Since Thor was so much taller than she was, this gave her the opportunity to rest her head against his chest. His chin rested on top of her head.

~

Peter was at the fountain yet again. He watched as Gwen and Thor danced. Even though he didn't like the thought of the two together, he wanted Gwen to move on, at least until he got back. Not just for her sake, but for Meredith and his future son.

"You did the right thing Peter" Gamora said as she walked up to him. She placed her hand on his shoulder.

"I just want her to be happy and if this is what makes her happy, then I'm okay with it"

"I'm glad you accepted that"

"Did I tell you I'm gonna have a son?"

"That's great Peter. That reminds me, this is something I'm going to tell you but I don't want Damien to know yet"

"If you're telling me what I think you're telling me—"

"I'm pregnant"

~

Gwen and Thor spent most of their night out on the balcony. They shared stories about their lives.

"Thor, when the others leave tomorrow, are you gonna leave?" Gwen asked.

"No. I'm going to stay here with you. I'll stay by your side until you're reunited with your husband. I'll help with the baby when and if it comes to that" Thor said.

"Thank you Thor" She placed her hands on the back of his head and pulled him into a kiss.

~

After the celebrations, the guests were gone and the Avengers/Guardians were tired out. Everyone had went off to bed. Gwen laid awake in her bed. She kept looking at the empty space. She sighed, getting up off the bed and leaving her room. When she was walking down the hallway, she bumped into Nebula.

"Gwen, is everything alright?" she asked.

"Yeah. I just can't sleep alone. What are you doing up?" Gwen said.

"I can't sleep either. Ever since Gamora has been gone, I can't sleep"

"Nebula, if you ever need or want to talk about it, I'm willing to listen"

"Thanks Gwen" They went their own ways, with Gwen still heading down the hall. She stopped in front of a door and knocked on it. Thor opened it.

"Gwen, is everything alright?" he asked.

"I can't sleep. Can I sleep with you? It would help" Gwen said.

"Of course. Please come in" Gwen stepped inside, and Thor closed the door behind her. The only light in the room was from the purple moonlight, peeking in through the window but Gwen was able to see that Thor wasn't wearing a shirt. She couldn't help but stare at him. He climbed into the bed and pat the spot beside him.

"Let's get something clear though. We're only sleeping. No doing the dance with no pants, you got it?"

"Understood"

"I mean it. No seducing me into doing it"

"I wouldn't do anything you wouldn't want me to do or anything that you aren't comfortable with"

"Good" Gwen yawned and let her eyes close. Thor wrapped his arms around her. He pressed a gentle kiss to her temple.

"Have sweet dreams Gwen"