AN: Enjoy!
As they led King T'Chaka and the rest of the Wakandans inside the Castle, Wanda reached for Vision's hand, taking it in her own and giving it a comforting squeeze. Whatever King T'Chaka's problem was, it had nothing at all to do with Vision. He had done nothing wrong, nothing at all.
Vision was grateful for his Wife's support, but he couldn't help wondering whether he had done something wrong. He was less experienced than she was, even after all the time he'd now spent engrossed in royal life. It was not until a few hallways later, when another Wakandan gave him a wary look, that Vision realised the problem.
It had been so long since he'd had to worry about this issue that Vision had very nearly forgotten the amount of trouble it had once caused him.
His eyes. The eyes that had given Vision his name. Vibrantly, almost unnaturally blue, with the strange gear patterns that would seem to spin in the right light. Eyes that the people of Sokovia had once believed marked him as a demon, and caused most to keep their distance.
It was not until much later in his life, after travelling to Asgard with Wanda during their rebellion and discovering that he was actually Asgardian, that Vision found out that his strange eyes were not a devil mark at all. According to Asgardian lore, Vision's eyes meant that he was marked for greatness, and once the word had been spread, he hardly heard another word said about them. Except, of course, for Wanda saying how much she loved them, the colour and the patterns, how they seemed to glow when the two of them were, uh, intimate.
That was, of course, getting a little off topic. The main issue, as Vision now saw it, was that the people of Wakanda had no way of knowing the truth behind Vision's eyes. To them, they were as strange and unusual as the people of Sokovia had once believed them to be. Vision needed to find a way to get the word out again.. But that would have to wait a little longer.
Seeing his brow crinkle in thought that could have been concern, Wanda squeezed his hand again, and he gave her a grateful smile, before they reached the rooms they had prepared for their Royal guests.
"I know you have all traveled a long way" said Wanda, wearing her best, well rehearsed royal smile. "You and your people should take some time to rest, dear King T'Chaka. We can begin our talks later, perhaps at this Evening's feast In celebration of your arrival."
"I believe that would be best" said King T'Chaka as he headed into his room, leading Queen Ramonda with him just as she was opening her mouth to thank their hosts.
Prince T'Challa, free of the aloofness that had characterised his Father's visit so far, bowed, and Princess Shuri followed her brother's lead, attempting a slightly awkward curtsy.
"We thank you for your hospitality, your majesties" said T'Challa, "And might I say, Queen Wanda, you look beautiful Today."
"Yes, very nice.." Shuri agreed. "And King Vision and the young Princes look very handsome."
"Thank you" Wanda smiled, quite charmed by the young Royals.
"Yes, Thank you" Vision replied, gently nudging each of his sons, Billy standing shyly beside him, and Tommy absentmindedly picking at a piece of fluff on his sleeves. "Do you have something to say to Princess Shuri, boys?"
"Thank you, Princess Shuri.." said Billy shyly.
"Uh.. nice dress!" added Tommy.
"Thank you" said Shuri, chuckling.
"You two should take some time to get settled" said Wanda, "But hopefully, we will all get to talk more at the feast."
"I look forward to it" T'Challa bowed once again.
After making sure all their Wakandan visitors knew where they were to sleep, and a quick briefing with their advisors on what to expect next, Wanda and Vision took a detour to their quarters, needing a few moments to relax and decompress.
Wanda sighed and flopped onto their bed, kicking off her shoes.
"That was even tougher than I thought."
"I know.." Vision flopped beside her. "At least the Prince and Princess were easy to get along with."
"Yes, at least there's that.." Wanda shuffled closer to Vision, laying her head on his chest. "That awkward moment with you and T'Chaka.. Not that I blame you, not at all, but.. Do you have any idea what that was about?"
"Well.." He hesitated. Wanda tended to take any insults made to Vision rather personally.
"Vizh" She warned, "If you know something.."
"I don't know.. I only suspect.."
"Suspect what?"
"Well, the problem may be to do with my eyes."
"Your eyes.. Your eyes?!" Wanda's own eyes flashed scarlet. "God, I thought everyone had gotten over that. We.."
"Wanda, calm down.." Vision interrupted her. "We let the people of Sokovia know. But the Wakandans have no way of knowing what my eyes mean."
"That's true.." Wanda calmed.
"Besides" Vision added, "I can see why some might find my eyes unsettling.."
"I don't.." Wanda huffed, still clearly annoyed, though she knew that her anger wasn't entirely justified. "I love your eyes, they're unique, special. Just because they're a little different doesn't mean they're evil.. We'll get the word out again Vizh, and let me tell you, if I hear another single person say there's something wrong with your eyes.."
"What's wrong with Daddy's eyes?"
At the sound of Tommy's voice, Wanda and Vision sat up, finding the twins hovering in their doorway.
"Is Daddy going blind?" asked Billy, panicked.
"No!" said Vision, "Not at all! Come here, boys.."
Both of the twins hurried over, Billy scrambling into Vision's lap, and Tommy into Wanda's.
"Sometimes" Wanda began, "People who don't know Daddy very well think his eyes are scary."
"Why?" asked Tommy, confused.
"Well, because they look a little bit different.." Vision continued.
"Do people think our eyes are scary too?" asked Billy. "Mama always says me and Tommy have Daddy's eyes."
The twins each shared the vibrant blue of Vision's eyes, and the patterns, though theirs were much fainter.
"I do" Wanda smiled. "And I love that you boys have Daddy's eyes. Daddy's eyes mean something special.."
"What?" asked the twins in unison.
"Daddy's special eyes mean he is 'marked for greatness'" Wanda answered, smiling. "We just need to make sure our guests know that.. In fact, I think I know just how to do it."
"You do?" Vision raised an eyebrow.
"Mhmm.." Wanda grinned at him, then turned back to the little boy in her lap. "Tommy, Mama has an important job for you."
"What is it?" Tommy asked eagerly.
"I need you to go find Clint and Natasha. Tell them to spread the word about Daddy's story, and his eyes, to our new friends, just like they did in Asgard. They'll know what you mean."
"Okay, Mama."
"Go now, I want you to run as fast as you can."
"Even inside?" asked Tommy eagerly.
"Even inside" Wanda confirmed. "Just try not to run into anybody."
"Yes, Mama." Tommy jumped out of Wanda's lap and ran from the room.
Vision and Billy gazed after him, wearing matching concerned expressions.
"Was that really a good idea?" Vision frowned.
"Of course" Wanda smiled. "What could go wrong?"
