AN:Enjoy!
Before the date of Vision's new chosen Birthday came around, of course, they had Tommy and Billy's special day to celebrate. Just something small, quiet, with the people who meant the most to them, the people who understood everything they had gone through to make it to this very special milestone.
Nothing too elaborate or over the top. They didn't need that at all, and this was why Wanda, initially, had come to the decision that Tony Stark was not to know about the party until as close to the date of said party as possible.
Wanda actually liked Tony now, strangely enough. His heart was in the right place, most of the time, and he was genuinely funny. But, well, she could have quite easily believed that either 'Elaborate' or 'Over The Top' was Tony's middle name, if Vision hadn't told her that it was Howard.
Tony had a habit of making events much, much bigger than they really needed to be. Wanda would let Tony know the date, of course, and invite him over, she just wouldn't tell him it was a party until he was actually at said party. That would keep him from making some big grand gesture that could potentially overshadow the rest of the day's proceedings.
At least, that had been Wanda's original plan, until a conversation with Vision changed her mind, and maybe helped her understand her relatively new friend a little better.
"Tony doesn't really mean to overshadow things" Her fiance told her. "Not always. It's just the best way he knows of showing that he cares. It's always been this way for him."
"What do you mean?" Wanda sat beside him.
"That's how Tony's Father showed his love. Howard didn't really have the time to spend with Tony, but he got him everything he wanted from a material perspective. Tony tries to do things in a similar way, but also, he believes, better. He gives the big gifts, but he's also there himself whenever possible, giving the giftee the time and attention he never got from Howard."
"Oh.." Wanda paused for a moment. "I never thought of it that way."
"You don't really know him yet" Vision shrugged, pressing a kiss to the top of Wanda's forehead. "Tony is complicated, and I know can still be a bit much, but he isn't intentionally making everything about him. Not anymore, anyway, and not to people he likes. He's learning. So long as we are very clear about what we expect, I'm sure he'll try to tone it down. And if not, Pepper will keep him in check."
"That is a good point" Wanda chuckled, leaning into his kiss.
For the most part, inviting everyone was no trouble, and they easily accepted her request that the celebrations be kept relatively small, and no over the top gifts. Peter had asked, rather shyly, if he could bring MJ, and of course Wanda had agreed. Even after her talk with Vision, Wanda had left calling Tony until last.
"Great! So, what do the boys want for the big '1'?"
"Tony.." Wanda flinched slightly at the excitement in his voice.
"A high-tech tree house? I might be running low on time for that, but if I cancel a few appointments.."
"I really don't think.."
"Do they like bouncy castles? I'll get them a bouncy castle, or ten.."
"Tony, I.."
"Are they too little for their own suits? I'll make them some suits.."
"Absolut dracului nu!" Wanda snapped.
"Easy there Little Witch, you kiss my Robo-Son with that mouth? I'd hate to think he was being corrupted. Any way, I was completely joking about the suits. Those can wait until they're three, at least.."
"Tony.." She warned.
"Still joking. Even I'm not that irresponsible. Besides, you're a little late. Romanoff already called. And Danvers. Cap. Bruce. Bruce was a lot nicer about it.."
"Oh.. they did?"
"Yeah. Message received. No stupid grand gestures or inappropriate gifts."
"I'm sorry.." She relaxed a little. "I didn't mean to make a big thing of it or upset you, I just.."
"I'm not upset. The day's about the kids, I get it."
"Well.. Yeah" Wanda realised that he probably did get it, especially now he had a baby of his own on the way. "Not even just that.. It's been a big year, for a lot of reasons, and some time, all together, to relax and reflect on it.. I think that would be a good thing."
"Yeah, I guess it would. I do have presents for the little guys, though. Stark-ified, but not too over the top.. at least I don't think so. I hope they're not, I admit I'm not the best judge when it comes to this sort of thing.."
"I'm sure it will be fine" Wanda chuckled. "I'd better go, if I don't get the twins up from their nap soon they'll never sleep Tonight. Give my love to Pepper and fetita."
"Will do. One heads up, I got a call from Thor too, asking me how many barrels of mead he should bring. Being the surprisingly responsible adult I am these days, I told him that it probably wasn't appropriate to bring barrels of alcohol to a First Birthday Party, but you might want to tell him yourself to make sure he gets the message."
"Will do" Wanda sighed. She'd forgotten that, to Thor, the word 'Party' was synonymous with drinking, no matter what said Party was actually for. "Thank you for letting me know."
Before she could even think about dealing with Thor, Wanda remembered that she had to wake the twins. Fortunately, she found that Vision had already woken Tommy and Billy, changed their diapers, and set them down in the playpen.
"I love you" Wanda sighed happily, wrapping her arms around him.
"I love you too" Vision smiled. "How did the call with Tony go?"
"It actually went very well.." Wanda paused for a moment, thinking, then quite suddenly burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Vision looked at her, a little confused.
"Tony calls you Robo-Son a lot.."
"I have noticed.. but why is that funny?"
"Well," Wanda chuckled, "I just realised he's kind of going to be my Father-In-Law."
"Oh.." Vision seemed concerned for a moment. "Does that bother you?"
"A year ago, it probably would have horrified me, but now.." Wanda smiled, "No. I could even get used to the idea.."