Hello! So, I've had this idea for a while now but I never really thought about putting it in writing as there are already a lot of fics similar to this but then again I saw a fan art of Brutasha a couple of days ago related to this story and I just can't help myself but write this anyway. Also, this might get a little bit OOC but I'll do my best to stick with their film characterizations.
I'm not really a good writer but thank you to those still reading my fics, I know they're not that detailed and precise but hoping I'd get to that soon. So sorry for all the mistakes too. Hope I could finish this though...
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Soft but hurried footsteps from the hall easily woke Natasha up from her slumber. It has been years since their final mission yet her senses remained heightened just as they were during her active black widow days.
She can feel Bruce's steady breathing on the back of her neck that tells her that he's still deep in his sleep and she's contemplating whether to wake him up or not. As the footsteps grew closer, the only movement she made were from her eyelids, opening them to look at the bedside alarm clock that says 12:01 AM.
The door of the master bedroom swiftly open to reveal a small figure rushing towards the couple lying on the bed. Natasha squeezed Bruce's hand tightly as he jolts awake making him conscious enough to prevent himself from turning into the Hulk.
"Mommy! Daddy! Wake up! Wake up! It's today! My day is here!" The little girl shrieks as she jumped up and down the bed.
Both parents looked at each other for a split second before turning their gaze to their overly excited daughter. Bruce was the first to get up, extending his arms to reach their precious child.
"Natalie, come here sweetie," He glanced at the clock as he hugs her and allows her to sit on his lap. "You should still be in bed and what did I tell you about jumping?"
"Daddy did you forget what day it is today?" The cheerfulness in her voice slowly fading away.
"I could never ever forget one of the best days of my life. Happy Birthday sweetie," Bruce said before kissing her forehead.
"Happy Birthday, sweetheart. I love you," Natasha hugs their daughter, kissing her too on the top of her head. "But daddy is right. It's too early for you to be out of bed."
"Sorry! Sorry! But I'm just so excited for my party today! I can't wait to see all my cool uncles and aunts! Especially Uncle Tony! He promised me he'll let me see and fly his new suit," The five year old enthusiastically informed her parents.
It really didn't come as a shock to the both of them that the child was intellectually gifted. She was after all the daughter of Dr. Bruce Banner and Natasha Romanoff.
"I think we will have to talk to Uncle Tony about that first when he comes here later. For now, how about we get you back to sleep so your party will really be a few hours away?" Natasha tells her after nuzzling her cheeks gently.
"Do I really have to? I don't think I can daddy," The little girl sweetly looks at Bruce asking to back her up as she replies but a yawn escapes from her mouth.
"It seems like you really need to rest before your celebration sweetie, c'mon I'll tuck you in bed," He smiled when he caught Natasha's eyes then lifted their daughter up when she nods and agrees to go back to her room.
He draped a blanket over her while singing a short lullaby that sends her to sleep quickly. Bruce kissed the top of her daughter's red hair before walking towards Natasha who was watching them at the door.
"It's time to get you back in bed too," He said, locking their hands together as they made their way back to their room.
They pulled the sheets up to cover themselves and exchanged a few chaste kisses before he wraps her in his embrace.
"I love you so much. Thank you," Bruce whispered softly in her ear.
"For what?" She knew what he was talking about but asks anyway.
"For everything. I know I've already said this a million times but one thank you will never be enough for all the things you've done just so we could have her."
It was deemed to be impossible but it didn't stop her from trying. It was one of the things Bruce wanted but accepted that he'd never have after his exposure. Natasha, on the other hand, was stripped off her ability to conceive after her graduation ceremony and clearly didn't see this in her future until they finally had the chance to run with it.
They underwent lots of tests and examinations. Tested science to its limit just to see what would work. He gave up after consistent failures, not wanting to risk her any longer but she was very persistent and he is forever thankful for that.
"I don't regret anything, I love you both."
He held her tight as they both conditioned their minds to go back to sleep. She was the first to give in and because of her conversation with Bruce prior to drifting off, her dreams take her back to some of the events that occurred in the past which led them to have their little bundle of joy.
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The doctor's office only had two more patients left in waiting and one of them was Natasha Romanoff. She was wearing her usual hoodie jacket, covering her head perfectly to avoid any unwanted attention. The medical assistant called the woman to her right and Natasha took a quick glance at the soon to be mother rubbing her belly as she walks inside for her appointment.
Natasha decided to see a regular obstetrician in the city other than the resident doctor they have at the Avengers facility to stay away from any gossips and discussions with her co-heroes that may arise from her check up. She chose the one whose clinic was not on a busy street and came on the day where only a handful of patients visit.
Another woman sat beside her, handing her a drink while also trying to give her a reassuring smile. Nat took the bottled water in her hand as she said, "Thank you for coming with me, Laura"
Clint's wife stared at her for a few more seconds, the edges of her lips still curved upward. She was very happy when Natasha asked her to accompany her to the doctor. She's great with her kids after all, though a part of her too feels worried and sad knowing that it may not even happen at all.
"Hey, it's what friends do. I think what your doing is really brave and sweet but I believe that you should let Dr. Banner know what you're up to Nat."
Laura's right, she ponders. But as much as she wants to tell Bruce, she doesn't want to get him upset with this idea nor get his hopes high as she still doesn't know yet if it they can make the impossible possible. She wants to know and explore first the different ways in which it can be possibly done.
"I will, but not just yet. I want to know first if I can," Natasha replied honestly.
"Well, whatever the result of this, know that I'm always here for you, Nat. And Dr. Banner is always understanding when it comes to you."
She's grateful that she decided to do this with Laura, glad that she has a great friend in her. She nods and they fall into silence again as she tries to think positively that Bruce and her might still get a chance to have this in their lives.
The doctor's assistant returned inside the waiting area after twenty minutes, helping the first patient out from the other side of the room. She then turned to the two people waiting outside and said,
"Mrs. Natasha Banner, the doctor will see you now."
