Author's Note: So who's looking forward to the new movie or has already seen it? I've heard so many mixed things about it and I'm sure I'm gonna want to throw my popcorn at some point but I still can't wait to see it! Maybe in a few weeks though when there's not so many people.

Thanks so much for the great response to the last chapter! I really hope you like this one too :)

Disclaimer: I do NOT own the Avengers or any characters.

Natasha sat on her knees bowed over the trashcan her long hair blocking her sight of the men in the room. Her stomach was rolling horribly and her thoughts were very much the same. She'd been told that ever since she was given the Red Room serum she'd never be able to conceive. So did they lie to her? It was plausible. The Red Room wanted her and their other assassins to have no other purpose in their lives than to do the Red Room's bidding. The ability to have children might have inspired the operatives to want families. Given that thought Natasha was sure the Red Room wouldn't have told a lie. No, they would've made sure the operatives couldn't have children. So then maybe the serum she was given was faulty. No, again. She'd had unprotected sex with a previous boyfriend before and obviously never became pregnant.

Her head was beginning to hurt and she was somewhat aware of Steve kneeling down beside her, seemingly blocking her from Tony and Clint's view and pushing her hair back from her face. Her thoughts took another turn. Maybe the computer was wrong? Yes, that must be it. "Run it again, Tony." She said without looking up.

Tony went to argue, he knew the computer was right, it was his technology after all but Clint making a motion at him to just do it gave him pause. Natasha did seem very close to freaking out so he silently crossed to the computer and ran the screening again. About another five minutes went by, still in complete silence, while the computer worked. The computer pinged announcing it had finished and Tony could see Natasha tense from across the room.

Tony read over the results again and said quietly, "Natasha, it didn't change."

Natasha pitched herself to her feet away from the trashcan and Steve. "How?!" She shouted. "I shouldn't be able to get pregnant! The Red Room's serum made it that way!"

Tony threw his hands up in the air hoping to ward off her anger. "I don't know what the Red Room did to you Natasha. I can't answer how it happened. But our resident expert on Super Soldier serums is just upstairs."

Natasha stopped, wrapped her arms around herself and tried to breath. She knew she was taking out her anger on the wrong person. "Sorry, Tony." She muttered.

Natasha whirled around, intent on talking to Bruce right away but Steve reached out and caught her arm. "Natasha, I know you want to figure this out and I do to but just for a few minutes, let's go get a drink and maybe settle for a bit. Bruce will still be there."

Natasha understood what Steve was saying. Take a few minutes and calm down. Don't go up there and piss off Bruce. All well and good until put in practice, she wanted answers so badly she could taste it. But Steve was right and she let him lead her from the lab to the kitchen where he pulled her out a soda and had her sit down to drink it.

Steve sat down across from her, watching her closely. She noticed of course but didn't say anything cause at that moment she was watching him too. Until that moment it didn't occur to her what Steve must be thinking. She tried to get a gauge on what he may be feeling but all she could really see was his concern for her. They'd never talked about children except for the very first time they'd been together and that had been her telling him she couldn't get pregnant.

Finally, when she couldn't stand the silence anymore she asked, "What are you thinking, Steve?"

Steve reached forward and grabbed her hand she had resting on the table, "I was thinking that I wanted to know what you were thinking. Though I'm sure that's not what you were getting at."

She nodded her head. He was right. It's not the thought she wanted but she knew Steve was just that way. Always putting his concern for others before himself.

Steve seeing she wasn't going to say anything else decided to give her what she wanted. "I've never thought about children before today. Before the ice I was in the middle of World War II and that wasn't the time to be thinking of such things especially since I had a barely there relationship with Peggy. After the ice everything was chaotic. I'm still trying to get used to this world. Natasha, you're the only real relationship I've had since waking up. So no, I've never thought of children but I can't say that now that the prospect is very real that I'm disappointed. I do think that the timing and circumstances could be so much better. It would've been nice if I could have gotten a ring on your finger first but this new development might just make that easier." He said the last part with a smirk.

Natasha laughed and could feel the tension starting to melt away, "Think you've caught me that easily huh?"

Steve ran his thumb over the knuckles of her hand and said, "Oh it won't be easy by any means but I may have just a few ideas up my sleeves."

"Oh I bet you do." She said admiring his arms currently covered up by his suit. Really there was no part of Steve Rogers that she didn't find attractive but now was not the time. "Steve, I really don't know how I'm feeling about this other than really confused. I truly believed I couldn't have children and even now I'm still having issues with believing I'm pregnant. Mostly I'm just stuck on how and I'm hoping Bruce has an answer and if he does then maybe I can work on believing it and how that makes me feel."

Steve nodded, thinking he could understand that. He'd never thought of children because the timing never really allowed him to but Natasha didn't think about them simply because she had thought it was impossible. Steve imagined that Natasha feeling shocked was an understatement. He was sure she was feeling more like she'd been sucker punched.

Steve stood and pulled her with him. "I'm sure Tony and Clint have already given Bruce a rundown of the situation so let's go see if he has any answers."

When they walked into Bruce's lab Tony and Clint were already there and Bruce had Natasha's medical file open on one of his screens. Natasha asked, "Do I need to fill you in on anything?"

Bruce startled, "Ah, no. I've studied this version of the Super Soldier serum before. I was just refreshing my memory. I must tell you that I won't be able to offer you any answers with absolute certainty. That would require tests and experimentation with the serums that we don't have. The best I can do is to give you an educated theory. Are you okay with Clint and Tony being here to hear it?"

Tony made a jerky movement at the thought of missing out on Bruce's theory but stopped when Clint elbowed him in the ribs. "It's okay. They'd find out at some point anyway. You know we can't keep secrets around here." Natasha said.

"Fair enough. Natasha, the serum that the Red Room gave you was basically a knock-off version of the one Steve received. Doctor Erskine was the doctor that made Steve's serum and after giving it to Steve he was assassinated and his knowledge of the serum went with him but that didn't stop others from trying to duplicate it, myself included. The Red Room made a passable version of the serum. The serum did for you what Steve's did for him but not at the same level. Most notably it gave your body the ability to fight off any foreign microbe making you near immune to most diseases and infections. This ability is what keeps you from getting pregnant. Your white blood cells basically take out any sperm before reaching your cervix. This isn't what the Red Room tried for but it worked out for them anyway. Every woman's body will try to destroy sperm to a certain extent but because of the Red Room serum your body does it too well. That's assuming that the man you were with was normal but we all know Steve isn't normal. Doctor Erskine's serum affected Steve in, what now seems like, every way. So my theory is this and I'm sorry for not putting it more delicately but it appears that Steve's sperm was also made 'super'. Meaning that it's faster and stronger and your body couldn't destroy the sperm before it reached your cervix." Bruce explained.

Natasha took a moment, thinking. It did make sense. It wasn't proof just like Bruce said but given his knowledge of the Super Soldier serums she was pretty sure he was right. She turned to Steve wanting his thoughts but his head was bowed and his gaze turned to the floor while his face burned with a bright blush. She thought at first he was just horribly embarrassed by Bruce's explanation but saw movement out of the corner of her eye. She'd forgotten Clint and Tony were there and they were currently making gestures of silent clapping and thumbs up in Steve's direction. So maybe having them there during the initial explanation wasn't the greatest of ideas but she thought they'd be more grown up than this. Her mistake. Natasha shook her head at them before saying, "Really? C'mon guys! Not exactly the time!"

Tony was trying to keep from laughing now but he managed to get out, "Oh, no, it really is! THE straight laced Steve Rogers has 'SUPER' sperm!"

That had Clint full-on laughing now and caused Steve's face to burn brighter, if that was even possible. Natasha sent Bruce a glare for giving them the ammo but he was also trying to hide a smile behind his hand. She sighed, "Okay guys, you've had your laugh at Steve's expense but it looks like we're done here. Steve and I obviously have a lot to talk about so we'll see you tomorrow morning. Thanks for the help Bruce."

Natasha and Steve went to leave but Tony was there slapping Steve on the back, "We might laugh but in all seriousness… Congratulations to you both!" Tony told them and it was followed by Clint and Bruce's congratulations as well.

Natasha still didn't know how she was feeling about the pregnancy but they were all so sincere that she graced them with a thankful smile anyway that Steve echoed. They exchanged good nights and Steve and Natasha made their way back to their room.

Natasha's mind was plagued by thoughts. Was she ready for a baby? No, obviously not. She was a part of the Avengers. The team depended on her. That isn't to say they couldn't do the job without her and there were other ways she could help them besides being out on the field. There was always research and mission paperwork. She didn't mind doing those things but she was sure a long period of inactivity would eventually make her stir crazy. That didn't seem to be a big issue though. She really could help out the team by being their lookout in the tower when they were out on missions and she wouldn't have to sit out until she was a bit further along. But what about after she had the baby? She wouldn't be able to take up with the Avengers full time again but possibly small missions here and there. She was sure Pepper would love babysitting. Natasha would probably have a hard time keeping her away. None of it really seemed so horrible. There would be a lot of give and takes but ultimately she supposed she should look at what she would really be getting in return. She pictured a mini version of Steve in her mind and the thought brought a smile to her face. She was secretly a sucker for babies but a baby, her and Steve's baby, that was a little copy of Steve? The baby would be spoiled horribly and she was sure that was putting it mildly.

Steve was currently stripping off his dirty undershirt when he saw the smile on Natasha's face. "What are you thinking about?"

Natasha laughed, "I was thinking of this baby being a mini you and how adorably spoiled he would be."

Steve grinned, "Oh really? Cause I was picturing a beautiful, little red haired girl." He pulled her flush against him for a kiss.

Natasha pushed him away playfully, "Nope I'm sure! It's a little boy with blond hair and your eyes." She stopped and looked at him curiously, "Does that mean you want the baby?"

Steve smiled, "Of course, I want this baby. Do you?"

"I'm not going to lie, I was freaking out there pretty badly. But the moment I thought about a little mini Steve I was sold." Natasha smiled up at him through hooded eyes.

"Well aren't you going to be shocked when it turns into be a little mini you?" Steve joked.

"I think there's a bet forming here. Actually, I'm absolutely sure about it. I bet you, Steve Rogers, that the baby is a boy and is your little photo copy!" She crossed her arms daring him to take the bet.

"Okay but you're going to lose. I bet you, Natasha Romanoff, that the baby is a girl and is a photo copy of you! Just remember not to be a sore loser!"

Natasha snorted at him like it was the most absurd thing she'd ever heard. Her? Lose a bet? Not in this lifetime! "You're on, Rogers! And the stakes? How about this? Whoever wins gets to choose the baby's name?"

"That sounds fair. Agreed!" Then they shook hands to seal the deal but when Natasha went to pull her hand away Steve swung her flush up against him and sealed his mouth over hers. Natasha shoved against him a bit and pulled away. "You're filthy Steve!"

Steve looked down at himself. He really was filthy. He had dirt smudged over his face and neck and a heavy layer of dust through his hair. He pulled her against him anyway, "So help me clean up." He suggested with a smirk as he led her into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Natasha had no complaints for that and they quickly divested each other of their clothing before moving under the heated spray of the water. Dirty water streamed from Steve's hair across his shoulders and chest but Natasha couldn't remember to care as Steve reached to adjust the spray so it fell over them both. He lifted her up so she could wrap her legs around his waist and pushed her back against the cool wall of the shower. Natasha gripped his shoulders while he pushed his hardness into her, trying to ground herself as she took in the incredible feeling of fullness. She shivered and clenched around him when he started thrusting into her and she pulled him closer so she could pepper kisses along his jaw and neck. When Steve hit a particular sweet spot inside her she cried out and arched her back, pushing her breasts flat against him and her walls clasped around his hardness. Steve thrust into her harder and hit her sweet spot again throwing her into her orgasm. He rode her through it before finding his own release a little after.

After regaining their breaths Steve set Natasha back on her feet, not letting go of her until she found her balance on her wobbly legs. No matter how much of a gentleman Steve was compared to other guys the fact that he'd made her legs weak brought a smirk to his face that Natasha guessed the reason of and promptly smacked him for.

"Watch the ego there, buddy!" She said laughing and Steve pulled her in for another kiss before they helped each other finish washing and getting ready for bed. Later when she curled herself into Steve's arms she couldn't think of how things could be more perfect.