Chapter 43
Four Years Later
Eve's POV
Steve, Sam and Romanoff won the bet. Isabel had both mine and Pietro's abilities. The only one who could catch her was her father. She loved her aunt and uncle and she was happy almost all of the time. She was smart, extremely smart! She could solve problems even Stark couldn't. This annoyed him and it always made me laugh. I was picking up her toys when someone knocked on the door. Isabel ran over and opened it.
"Isabel! I've told you not to answer the door."
"Mommy, it's uncle Steve."
I smiled and Steve picked her up.
"And you're even more beautiful than last time."
She giggled and I went over to him.
"It's good to see you Steve. Pietro and Vision aren't here. They went to take care of something but they wouldn't tell me what."
There was something about the look in his eyes that worried me. I covered my worry with a smile and looked at Isabel.
"Isabel, why don't you go upstairs and paint a new picture for uncle Steve?"
She nodded and zoomed upstairs. Steve and I sat down.
"What happened?"
"Pietro and Vision went to help us with a group of terrorists. Pietro's been captured."
I was scared….but most of all I was angry.
"Eve take a deep breath. We're going to get him back, but you needed to know."
"Yes we will get him back. I'll get him back."
"But Isabel…"
"It should take me three days. And Wanda will be home from the store soon. Where's Vision?"
"Headquarters. He got a bit banged up but he'll be fine. He should be home tomorrow if not this evening."
I nodded and sighed in relief.
"That's good news at least. Then he'll be here too. They can take care of her until Pietro and I come home."
He nodded.
"I'll stay until Vision gets back. She'll be safe."
"I know she will. And don't worry about your terrorist problem. I'll handle it personally."
We stood up and I got my things. I came down and saw Isabel playing with Steve. She saw me and ran to me.
"Bring daddy home, mommy."
She hugged me and I looked at Steve. He shook his head and I wondered how she'd known.
"I'm going to my darling. I promise. And uncle Steve is going to stay with you until aunt Wanda and uncle Vision come home." I looked at Steve. "There's left overs in the fridge and the TV is in the back."
"We'll be fine here. Won't we Isabel?"
She smiled and nodded. I kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly.
"You be good for uncle Steve. No running."
She laughed and I nodded. I hugged Steve and he slipped a piece of paper into my hand.
"Good luck."
I nodded and then left the house. The jet was outside and I ran onboard. I was NOT going to let anyone take Pietro away from Isabel and I. No one.
Pietro's POV
I sat in the room and sighed. I wondered if I would ever see my wife and daughter again.
Don't think like that! I'll make it home. I made a promise the day Isabel was born that I would always be here.
All I had to do was wait for an opportunity to-
I stood up when I heard screams and guns. Vision must have come back for me with reinforcements. I went to the door and looked out the small window. I saw two soldiers run down the stairs backwards and shoot. They were forced back and then they dropped dead. I saw Eve come around the corner and take the keys.
"Pietro!?"
"Eve!"
I banged on the door and she ran and unlocked it. She threw her arms around me and I held her tightly.
"Where're the others?"
"I'm the only one. I didn't need anyone else, I was angry enough to do it myself."
"And Isabel?"
"With Wanda and Vision."
I nodded and she looked at me.
"The jet is out in the woods. I'll be there after I…take care of these people."
I'd given up on trying to argue with her about that. I kissed her hard before looking her in the eye.
"You have five minutes."
She nodded and I ran for the jet. I turned around once I got there and saw the entire building collapse into the ground. A few minutes later Eve was running towards me. She ran straight into my arms and I closed my eyes.
"Vision told you?"
"No, Steve. Vision was hurt but Steve said he would be home that night. I immediately left to find you and bring you home."
I smiled.
"Then let's go home." I said.
She nodded and started the jet.
Wanda's POV
Eve had been gone for almost seven days. Isabel was starting to get restless and there was little Vision and I could do. After we put her to bed, I closed the door and leaned against it. Tears rolled down my cheeks and I covered my face with my hands. I couldn't let Isabel see me cry, I had to be strong for her. I wiped away the tears and went back downstairs. I started cleaning the dishes and Vision stopped my hands. Tears rolled down my cheeks again and I closed my eyes.
"They'll be alright. They know what they're doing. And we promised them that we would take care of Isabel while they're away. That's our job."
I knew he was right. But…
"This is our family. Eve said three days, it's almost been seven. I'm scared."
"So am I. But we can't let it show."
I nodded and took a deep breath.
"Uncle Vision, aunt Wanda?"
We both looked over at Isabel.
"I can't sleep."
Vision picked her up.
"What's wrong?"
I walked over and stroked her hair.
"I want daddy."
"We know dear one, we know. And they should be home soon. Maybe their going to surprise us."
She smiled a bit.
"What's the surprise?"
"If we tell you it won't be surprise. How about I read you a story?"
She smiled and nodded. Vision put her down.
"Go upstairs I'll be there in a minute. Go pick out a book."
She ran upstairs and I took a deep breath.
"I hope they bring surprise." I said.
"Me too. You go and I'll finish this."
I looked at him and took his hand. He touched my cheek before kissing me. I heard a small giggle and I pulled back with a smile.
"I'm going to get you."
She shrieked with laughter and I chased her up the stairs. She jumped onto her bed and held out her book.
"Amelia Badelia. You always like this one."
She nodded and crawled into my arms. I read to her until she fell asleep and smiled. I tucked her into bed and kissed her head.
"Good night Isabel. I love you."
I but the book back and then closed the door with a smile. I went back downstairs and locked everything up. I turned off the lights and went upstairs. Vision was on the loveseat reading a book. He looked up when I walked in.
"Is she asleep?"
"Yeah."
I sat down next to him and leaned against his shoulder. He put his arms around me and I closed my eyes.
"They're alive. I know they are." I said.
That was all I needed to know.
