Wanda was conflicted.

On one hand, Tony Stark provided her with a home, a family & Vision.

And on the other hand, she found him to be self centered at times. Often operating out of fear instead of faith.

But if it weren't for Tony, She wouldn't have had Vision… so she'll always be grateful for that.

The Sokovia Accords… those became a different story.

The accords weren't handled properly due to Tony's fears… fears that she showed him way back when in Sokovia when her and Pietro first met the Avengers as enemies.

That was 8 years ago.

She couldn't help but feel kind of guilty. Maybe if she hadn't shown him those visions, he wouldn't have had to leave his Wife & Daughter.

But it was Tony's fear that made him become Iron Man.

It was Tony's fear of the future that gave her the love of her life.

And it was Tony's fear, that ultimately pushed him to sacrifice his life so the world could live without fear of half of all life disappearing again.…

All those thoughts be came way too overwhelming for the young hero and she began to feel a little sick

Wanda rubbed her temples and closed her eyes

"1. 2. 3. 4…"

"This isn't working" she thought

"Okay Maximoff, breathe"

"In… Out… In… Out"

"Hey Wanda you okay?" Clint questioned, as he put a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Alarmed by the voice and touch, the crimson colored hero's eyes shot open and she lifted her hands to defend herself.

"I come in peace" Clint acquiesced with his hands up.

"I'm sorry" she apologized. "I'm just…

"Overthinking?"

Wanda turned her head in embarrassment before she kept going

"8 Years ago, I showed him that vision of the world ending and you all dead" Wanda emplaned quietly. "And I just feel like, maybe if I didn't show him the vision… He would be alive with his family right now."

"Thats one possibility" Clint concurred. "But then maybe there's no Vision… Maybe you two don't get the happiness you two had… even if it was only for a few months"

Clint placed his hand on her shoulder once more, comforting his friend before continuing

"You can't beat yourself up for things you did in your past… the only thing you can do is keep moving forward and make up for those things you did as you go."

Wanda began to tear up, Clint's words hitting her like a ton of bricks

"I'm sorry I just uh, I just need some air" she mumbled quickly and scrambled out of her seat, leaving Clint in the dust while trying to escape the noise in her head.

She slipped through all the fellow superheroes before finally making it out of the side door and lumbered on aimlessly until she stopped at the lake.

It was peaceful.

It reminded her of her life with Vision. What it could've been.

"Wanda? Are you alright"

Startled by the sudden presence, she turned quickly to find Pepper Potts-Stark staring back at her with concern written on her face.

Wanda relaxed and wiped her eyes before responding woefully "I feel like I should be asking you that question."

Pepper chuckled sadly before walking up next to Wanda & looking up at the lake.

There was a long comfortable silence before Pepper spoke up once more

"I've tried to prepare myself for this since Tony was captured in Afghanistan 15 years ago" Pepper sighed. "But you can never be ready"

Wanda sighed in unison before putting a comforting arm around Pepper, knowing all too well how hard it is to watch your loved one die in front of you

Pepper relaxed a little into Wanda's arm before continuing.

"One night, maybe a year after the accords situation, Tony wrote something to you" Pepper started

"Me?"

"Yeah. He wanted to send it but…"

Pepper trailed off grievously, and watched the lake move.

Wanda watched the lake move with her.

Peaceful & graceful

Just like Vision…

A lot like Tony in his final moments.

A few moments went by before she felt Pepper shift. She turned to face her and sure enough there was an envelope with Wanda written in neat cursive in the front.

She placed it in her friends hand and closed it. Wanda smiled softly and looked up at the widow.

"Thank You"

Pepper smiled & nodded before returning to the other Superheroes in her lake house, leaving the scarlet witch by herself.

Wanda watched her return and waited until she was alone before opening the letter & reading

Wanda,

We never got a chance to get to know each other. And I'm sorry for that. When Ultron decided to attack, we had to just go. And then I decided to retire once you became a permanent member of the team. Once the accords situation happened, It really was to protect you. I didn't want you to feel trapped, I just didn't want people to attack you and for you to feel like you were consistently being watched and made sure you did something wrong.

I'm sorry about your parents. Weapons were being dealt under the table by a former associate of mine. I thought I was doing the right thing when I created them… but It took three months in a cold, wet and dark cave in the middle of Afghanistan to realize that I was meant for more than weapons. I'm sorry for all the pain that I caused you in your past. You are incredibly strong willed. And your powers are badass. If and when we finally reunite the Avengers, I'm hoping I can say all this to you in person.

Tony.

It took until she saw teardrops on the page to realize that she was crying.

Tony Stark may have been a pain in the ass. But he was a man with integrity. And the man who saved the universe.

She wiped her eyes before folding the letter and placing it in her pocket.

"We won't fail you Tony."