POST ENDGAME (Steve didn't stay back in time he came back)

They all sat in the backyard, some in chairs, the younger ones on the grass, and the rest on the picnic bench Steve and Bucky had made for Pepper the year prior. The soft breeze rustled the tree's bright green leaves and the clear sky reflected perfectly in the lake. Harley had Nate on his shoulders, joking around with the rest of the kids. Morgan was on top of Peter's shoulders, both hanging upside down in a tree. Lila and Cooper were running around the base of the tree wanting to try to climb up on their own.

"Kids," Pepper called, setting a tray of drinks on the table. "Harley, come on over, it's time to toast."

Conversations dispersed as everyone crowded together around the table, some standing some sitting, each taking a glass of their own. Pepper let out a deep sigh, watching as everyone's eyes cast down. "It's been two years. The world is… healing. As we all are. The Avengers are once more together and Carol and the Guardians send their best, there's something happening on some planet and they're close to Gamora once more so…" Pepper sniffed, whipping a stray tear. "Can someone else jump in for a moment?"

"Loki, Vision, Natasha, and Tony," Thor stood up. "Without their sacrifices, half the universe and probably the rest of us would be dead. We owe them everything and a half. To our fallen heroes."

"To our fallen loves," Wanda raised her cup.

"To our fallen friends," Steve added raising his.

"To our fallen family," Peter finished.

"Here, here," Pepper sniffed once more, everyone raising their cups of beer, wine or juice in loving memory. They all had a moment of silence after, tears falling on Wanda's cheeks. A smile creeping onto Clint as his mind wandered to the past.

Steve was the one to break the silence with a small chuckle. "One time, when I was fresh out of the ice and had just started at Sheild, Natasha found my note pad full of movies I needed to watch. She handed it back to me without a word. That night, I got out of my shower and walked to my kitchen for some water only to find her sitting on my couch, popcorn, and sodas in hand. She threw popcorn at me and told me I kept her waiting too long and next time she'd just join me in the shower instead." He laughed, shaking his head.

"When'd you and Aunty Nat started dating?" Lila asked softly.

Steve sighed, a sad smile on his face. "After Sheild fell. She went to find a new cover and," He laughed. "Found one with me I guess." Clint rested a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it as Steve fought back tears.

"When told Tony I was pregnant he sobbed," Pepper smiled, hugging Morgan close. "That man never slept but when he found out that you were coming, he stayed up for weeks on end consuming any information about babies he could and then building high tech versions of everything."

Morgan smiled. "I miss daddy."

Pepper's face contorted, fighting back more tears. "I know honey, me too."

"When Tony asked me to be your godfather," Happy rubbed Moragans back. "He told me I was the only one he trusted enough other than your mom." He sniffed, pushing a cheeseburger closer to her. "Eat up will ya?"

"I found an engagement ring in Vision's underwear drawer of all places," Wanda's lips quivered as she smiled. "I… I would have said yes… I would have said yes."

"We know kid," Clint pulled her closer, rubbing her arm with his as he rested his chin on her head.

"When would you have gotten married?" Dr. Hulk asked. "Like… what time of year or-"

"Winter," Wanda sniffed. "He loved snow."

"My brother was ready to be a part of our people again," Thor sighed. "He was excited to rebuild Asgard on earth. To play tricks on all of us again. I was… I was going to let him lead the people."

Valkery clamped a hand on his shoulder. "I took them all to Valhalla after the final battle." She sighed heavily. "They knew we won. That what they did meant something. They were… at peace."

There was a collective content sigh as a wind began to pick up. Dead leaves and grass kicking up onto the table as the sky darkened. "Was it supposed to storm today?"

"No," Pepper answered standing. "Friday! Call the Legian."

"What the hell is that?" Harley asked pointing at the dark forming circle a few yards ahead of them.

The Avengers began to take offensive positions, as the circle darkened. Green and black-clad Hela walking out.

"Hela?" Thor questioned. "I thought you died?"

She rolled her eyes. "I wish I had. Instead, I was sent back to rule over Hell and Valhalla. Thank you for killing Thanos, by the way. The man was an awful lover."

"You dated Thanos?" Thor questioned with disgust.

"Yes, and you gained weight and now here we are," She smiled largely. "To add to that, I must return something all of you."

"What?" Steve asked. "What do you have to give up? More death?"

"Quite the contrary actually," She put her hands on her hips. "These idiots have been pestering me, annoying, and all around making me wish they were alive so yet again, here we are."

"You're giving us back someone who died?" Laura gasped.

"But you can't give life," Thor questioned. "Only take."

"Yes well, I make my own rules," She rolled her eyes. "This asshole plays twenty questions with me every hour on the hour." She waved her cape, Vision falling from thin air.

"Vis," Wanda gasped running to his side.

"I'm… what?" He gasped, looking around his surroundings as he and Wanda clung to one another.

"This asshole keeps stealing my knives and going around to stab anyone and anything," Another wave of her cape and Loki fell flat on his face.

"Loki?" Thor ran to him, helping his brother up to his feet.

"My throat-" He paused looking Thor up and down. "My lord, you've gained weight, are you feeling alright brother?" Thor laughed, pulling his brother into a bone-crushing hug.

"And these assholes keep running around together trying to escape and just generally annoying anyone in their path." With her last wave, Tony and Natasha fell in a pile at her feet groaning. "Congratulations, you all were given a second chance a life due to how God awful you all are. Use it wisely. Brothers…" She shrugged. "Don't die." With that, Hela stepped back into the green clouds back to her domain.

"Tony."

"Daddy!"

"Mr. Stark!"

"Nat!"

"Tasha!"

Natasha clung to Steve's broad shoulders Clint, Laura and the kids joined them in a hug. Tony had Morgan and Pepper in arms as Harley and Peter joined. Happy and the rest smiling as tears of joy came.

"I knew it," Pepper laughed. "I told you. I told you you were so annoying that even the devil wouldn't want you."

"How are you all feeling?" Bruce asked as everyone hugged. "I should get my med center running. Any aches, any pains?"

Loki popped his neck. "My throat is a bit sore. Not sure why." Thor inhaled deeply, echos of his brother's neck snapping as he pulled him for another hug. Loki just smiled. "I missed you too brother."

"My head hurts," Natasha laughed. "Really bad." Clint grimaced, remembering how her blood had been so vibrant her hair had seemed dull as he kissed the back of her head.

Steve crushed his lips against hers. "I'll get you some Advil, anything you want. Name it and I'll get you it."

"My head hurts quite a bit as well," Vision rubbed his forehead only to have Wanda pull it to her lips, peppering kisses all over it.

"The entire right side of my body is tingly," Tony answered. "Should that happen? Is that normal to have when you're brought back to life after?"

"We'll take care of it," Pepper laugh, kissing his cheek. "We'll take care of it."

AN: Honestly, I could get some more out of this if ya'll want. Ya know, like what they were doing in Valhalla, how they are going to transition back into life all that. Let me know.