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Pietro had taken it to his use super speed to sprint around the outer area of the church to destroy as many robots as he could with just his speed and his strength. As we battled with the legionnaires, I couldn't help but feel more at peace. The camaraderie I felt only made me stronger. I spun my batons in hands quickly connecting the them and my staff sending bullets flying at me flying right back at the robots.
A legionnaire came charging at me and I easily flipped over him and swung my staff at it with all my strength sending it flying back into the wall in a crumpled heap. I looked above me and saw that Ultron and Vision were in a fight of their own, sending debris down on top of us as they bounced off the ceiling and walls. Vision used the gem to push Ultron out of the church and soon Thor and Stark aided him in the destruction of Ultron. When the three of them let up on their powers, the Hulk punched Ultron in the jaw and the robot went flying.
Several legionnaires saw this and began flying off in escape. Tony sent Rhodey on crowd control, having him pick up the stragglers. Beside me Wanda moved around artfully almost dancing around. She managed to aim over my shoulder and hit two legionnaires before they could get close enough to do any damage.
"Thank you," Wanda smiled and ducked down as another machine jumped for her.
As their ranks thinned and eventually disappeared we all stopped to breathe, "We gotta move out. Even I can tell the air is getting thin. You guys get to the boats. I'll sweep for right behind you," Steve stated.
"What about the core?" I asked, gesturing towards it.
"I'll protect it," Wanda volunteered with a meaningful glance at Clint and I. "It's my job,"
Clint looked at her and nodded before turning away, "Nat? This way," Clint and Natasha ran away to help more civilians.
"I'm not going to leave you here," Pietro approached his sister with a grim look on his face.
"Yes you will. I can handle this," Wanda replied, destroying a straggling robot to prove her point and Pietro shrugged.
"Come back for me when everyone else is off. Not before. You understand," Wanda ordered, one hand was on her hip and the other was pointed at Pietro.
"You know, I'm twelve minutes older than you," Pietro replied cheekily and turned to me.
"Promise me you'll stay alive. I don't if I'll be able to handle your brother alone," I joked, and wrapped my arms around Wanda in a crushing hug.
"I will surely try my best," Wanda replied, returning my hug. "You be careful yourself," Wanda instructed.
"Always," I quipped, turned back to Pietro and hugged him around his neck, preparing myself for the rush of running with him.
The thin air flew through my air as Pietro came to a stop by one of the life boats and dropped me down, I slid down the front of his chest. My arms still around his neck and his around my waist.
"When this is over, I take you on a proper date, yes?" Pietro asked, grinning down at me.
"You damn well better," I warned smiling, and placed my lips upon his, running my fingers through his hair.
Pietro quickly responded deepening the kiss before pulling away smiling until it slowly disappeared. Pietro was looking at something over my shoulder and the sound of gunfire ripped through the street behind us, he looked terrified.
"Pietro what's-" but I couldn't finish my sentence as he took off towards the firing. I turned to see what was happening and for how quickly it all happened time seemed to almost slow down. Across the street was Clint holding a boy in his arms, Ultron overhead was firing and heading straight for them, but if Pietro ran towards them, someone wasn't going to make it out of this alive.
"Pietro no!" I shrieked, sprinting towards them as channeled my love for him and disappeared.
I opened my eyes when I reappeared and saw a car in front of me. I smiled with relief thinking Pietro proved me wrong, but my smile slid off my face. Pietro was standing beside me, riddled with bullet wounds. Our eyes met.
"You didn't see that coming?" he asked, his trademark now appearing to be an effort.
Then he stiffened and fell to the ground, his blue eyes blank and lifeless, and my heart shattered. Red stains appeared all over Pietro's body. I tried to go to him, but my legs wouldn't work and I fell to my knees, a blood curdling scream tore itself from my throat.
Somewhere to the side me, the car that had shielded Clint and the little boy went flying away. In the back of my mind, I could sense Wanda, hurting even worse than me. Whether she had been able to tap into my thoughts or Pietro's, she knew the instant he died.
"No...no...no!" I muttered frantically.
I managed to crawl over to him, cradling his head in my hands. They shook as I pushed his silver hair that was matted with dirt and blood out of his face. I repeated his name, hoping he'll hear me, but he doesn't respond.
I never told him. I never got to say, "I love you,".
Someone's arms wrapped around me, gently pulling me away, but I thrashed in their grip kicking and screaming in agony. Steve picked Pietro up and started carrying him to the boat. Steve carefully laid Pietro on the floor of the lifeboat and Clint pulled me onto the chairs. He kissed the top of my head.
"Amara, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry," He whispered to me.
I buried my face into his chest and began hitting his chest repeatedly, my sobs were choking me as tears flowed down my cheeks in a seemingly endless stream
I was still crying when we boarded onto the Helicarrier as soon as I found Wanda I hugged her tightly.
"I'm sorry Wanda, I'm so sorry..." I started to apologize, but I couldn't the tears became too much.
"Don't blame yourself," We just both stood hugging and crying until we could cry no more.
AN: Unfortunately, we all knew this was coming, but I still hope you enjoyed the chapter. The end is near for this story!