Chapter 35

I Will Do Anything

Eve's POV

I wouldn't let her do what Ambrose had. Someone knocked on the door and turned to look at Barton.

"Can I come in?"

I nodded and he sat down next to me.

"We all understand you know. I do."

I looked at him.

"But this is my family. She'll kill every last one of you because I killed Ambrose. If it comes to it I'll use all my power. I don't want you around for that. You saw what happened last time."

He nodded and put his hand on my shoulder.

"But this time you have a baby to think about. You have to do what's best for your family."

I sighed and looked at my hands.

"All I want is peace, even if it's only for a little while."

"I know, I know. But believe me, those moments of peace, no matter how small, are worth fighting for."

"That's right, you have a family don't you?"

"Yes, a girl and two boys. The last has your husband's name. Nathaniel Pietro Barton."

I smiled.

"And I would imagine your wife is a beauty. You should know why I fight. I will NOT bring a baby into the world with Arina running around somewhere. And you can't stop her without me."

"But Wanda-"

"Even though our power may seem the same they're very different. Yes Wanda is very powerful, but it isn't enough. It's almost impossible to escape from Asgardian prison. If you had me and not Wanda we wouldn't be able to stop her, you need both of us."

"She's that bad huh?"

"You've no idea." I said.

He took a deep breath and nodded.

"Pietro said it would be useless to try and convince you otherwise. So did your dad for that matter."

I laughed a bit and he smiled.

"We're with you Maximoff. Always have been, always will be." he said.

"Thanks Barton. I really appreciate it."

He winked and then went downstairs. Wanda came into the room as he left.

"I take it you heard everything?"

"Heard enough."

I nodded and she took my hands.

"You're right. They can't do it without the two of us. Your mother went to get the twins and James."

I nodded and hugged her.

"No matter what happens, if you have a choice between saving me and Pietro….you save Pietro." I said.

"Eve no! I couldn't!"

I pulled back and looked at her.

"You have to. I don't want you to lose your twin. You've got no idea how much it hurts. And if you do, you'll never feel whole again. I'm only thinking of you and Pietro. My family will always come first. But believe me I've made no plans on dying."

"Then why-"

"In case it does happen. If I do die, and that's not going to happen, I don't want Pietro to join me. Promise me Wanda."

Tears were in her eyes.

"Eve-"

"Promise me."

She sighed but nodded.

"I promise."

I nodded and hugged her again.

"I promise you, I won't let her kill me." I said softly.

She nodded and we separated. I knew I wouldn't be staying here so I packed a bag.

Pietro's POV

Wanda came down with tears in her eyes. I looked at her and she put her arms around me.

"What happened?"

"She told me that if I had to choose between saving you or her that she wanted me to save you." she whispered.

My eyes went wide and I pulled away.

"She did what?"

She nodded and I ran upstairs.

Wanda's POV

He ran upstairs and I closed my eyes.

"Wanda."

Vision put his hands on my arms. I told him what happened and he sighed. I put my arms around him and kept my eyes closed.

"She's just like her grandmother. She'd rather give her life then see the people she love die. If you fight, she will too. You can't stop her no matter how hard you try." Thor said.

I looked at Vision.

"I won't choose between them. I can't."

He stroked my cheek and nodded.

"I know. I wouldn't be able to either. And you won't have to choose."

I nodded and he kissed me softly.

Pietro's POV

I ran into the room and looked at her.

"How could you ask Wanda something like that?"

She sighed.

"Because I'd rather die than see you suffer."

"And what about the baby? I'd lose both of you! I won't allow it!"

There were tears in her eyes and I realized I'd been yelling. I walked forward and pulled her into my arms.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. I'm just scared."

"We all are, but I promise I won't let her kill me."

"Then why-"

"Just in case it does happen."

I closed my eyes and held her tight. My family was everything to me. Eve was my whole world, and I'd be damned if I let anything hurt her.

"We're going back to Germany. If Arina is here, we'll have an advantage there."

"Pietro no…"

"It doesn't bother me anymore. And it will be safe there. I will take no chances. Never." I said.

I kissed her hair and she held onto me.

"I love you." I whispered.

"And I love you. But Pietro-"

"But nothing."

"You need me to help you fight."

"And when the time comes you will. But for now I want you and the baby safe."

She didn't say anything. I looked at her and stroked her cheek.

"It will be fine. I promise it will be fine. I won't let anything hurt you." I said.

She smiled sadly but it was still a smile.

"I will do anything to keep you safe and happy. You know that don't you?"

"Of course I do. And sometimes that scares me."

I sighed and she touched my face.

"I trust you. I know you're doing this for me. Just promise me you'll be careful."

"I swear I will."

I kissed her soft lips and held her close.