A/N: A little more Proxima in this chapter. She'll also be in the next, along with Corvus. Hope you enjoy!
It's been a week since Rose's surgery and her recovery was going perfect. She was already back to her old self. Still everyone made sure she didn't over do it. Thanos let her skip her studies for a few days while she recuperated, and today was her first day back. Lily was walking Rose to the library. She looked down at her and saw the angry look on her face.
Lily chuckled. That made Rose stop and turn to her. Her little brow raised and a small pout on her lips. "I know how much you don't like your studies. But it'll be over before you know it."
"No it won't. It'll go on forever. If I have to go to my studies than papa should go too. He wants me there anyways." Her brows furrowed and she stomp her foot.
Lily was trying not to laugh, but seeing little Rose with her arms crossed, her brows furrowed and a little pout on her lips made it harder not too. She couldn't hold it in anymore and laughed. Then she crouched down to her level, moving some hair behind her ears.
"Oh my sweet angel you'll be fine. And maybe after Proxima can teach you how to use her spear, how would you like that?" She smiled at Rose when her little pouting turned to a happy grin.
"Yay, okay let's go mama. Maw is waiting for me." Rose took Lily's hand and started to lead her to the library as fast as her little legs could take her.
Once they got there, Rose let go of her hand and ran in. Lily walked in a little further to see her getting into her chair next to Gamora. She saw Maw with some books in his hand, he saw her and bowed his head. Lily did the same and smiled. When she saw that Rose was fine, she left the library.
On her way down to Thanos' throne room she past Proxima. Her mind was a little preoccupied with what Rose said that she nearly forgot to ask Proxima if she could show Rose how to use her spear. "Proxima?"
"Yeah?" She stopped and turned to Lily.
"Would you mind showing Rose how to use your spear today? I kinda had to bribe her to go to her studies." She gave her an apologetic smile and chuckled.
"I can do that. I have some training with Corvus today, and father wants me to gather anything I can find on the tesseract being on Earth. I should be free later tonight."
"Training, right. That's fine." She laughed when Proxima rolled her eyes at her. "I won't keep you away from doing things for Thanos. It better if he stays happy."
Proxima looked to be lost in thought. Her eyes darted everywhere like she was thinking about what to say. Then they settled on Lily. "Out of everyone in the galaxy. I'm happy my father chose you. I just wish he would let you fight."
Lily's face soften. She wasn't expecting her to say that, it made her feel happy that his 'children' accepted her. "That's probably the nicest thing you've ever said to me, thank you. Truthfully, I wish he would let me fight too. I kinda miss it."
"Maybe he will once the little one is old enough."
Lily nodded. "I hope so. Speaking of Thanos he wanted to see me after Rose was in her studies."
"Don't want to leave him waiting. I'll see you tonight."
"No we don't. And Rose will be looking forward to it."
They went their separate ways after that. Lily pushed open the doors leading to the throne room. She still hated how dark it was in there. When she was closing the gap between her and Thanos, she noticed he wasn't sitting in his throne. But on the stairs leading up to it.
She sat down next to him on the steps. He too looked to be lost in thought. Lily placed her hand on his arm, that seemed to snap him out of his thoughts. "You alright my love?"
"Yes my flower." He smiled down at her, it didn't convince Lily. She knew there was something wrong. He doesn't stare out into space for nothing.
"Okay. Rose said that if she has to go to her studies than so should you." She laughed again. It was probably the funniest thing Rose has ever said.
"Did she now?" He chuckled and shook his head.
"Yup. Then I had to bribe her. Don't worry Proxima is just showing her how to use her spear." She watched him settle back down. He didn't like to bribe people, that wasn't his way. But he would let Lily bribe Rose every now and then.
"Let's hope she doesn't accidentally put a hole in the ship." She shot her a look than looked in front of him.
"She won't even be able to pick it up. The ship will be fine." They both went quiet, there was a lot Thanos had confessed in the past week. And Lily had a lot to confess to him as well. She just didn't know where to start. "You may not think it, but I'm proud to be your wife."
"I highly doubt that." He didn't look at her, just kept his attention in front of him.
She stood up and placed herself between his knees to look at him better. "Well, I am. Yes you might do things I don't like, but you've also given me the greatest gift of all. Our children."
Thanos still didn't say anything, he just looked right past her. Lily looked over his face for any emotion, she couldn't find one. She sighed and pushed herself from his knees. "When you want to talk, I'll be in our room."
Thanos watched her leave. He waited until she left the room before he moved to sit on his throne. He didn't want to be so callous with her, he just didn't want to put more stress on her. He sighed and looked to his left hand, when he opened it a small smirked formed on his lips.
He looked down at the yellow stone in his hand. Finally inquiring 1 out of 6 infinity stones, Thanos didn't want to lose it. He doesn't trust anyone enough to keep it safe either. Well, maybe one person.