Hello everybody! And welcome back to "To Eternity, My Witch"! So… we've all met and welcomed Amelia to the story and whatnot. Now we are going to find some more stuff about her and who she is.

I DO NOT own any of these as they are and were created by their respective creators. Marvel is owned and created by the late Stan Lee via Disney. Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber. LofZ: OoT and TP by Shigeru Miyamoyo. Fire Emblem by Shouzou Kaga. Black Butler by Yana Toboso. And finally, Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi.

Onwards!

Chapter 3 ~ Shopping and Revelations

Wanda's POV.

I sat in the dress shop with the other ladies, Natasha, Pepper, Thalia, and Shuri. Okoye, having opted out from being a bridesmaid, had volunteered to keep an eye on the newcomer, to make sure she was fine. The men were out suit shopping somewhere. Shuri grasped my hand getting my attention to see her bridesmaid dress. I noted as I looked at the dresses that Natasha was quite tired and fighting to stay awake as the bridesmaids tried on dresses. I asked her through our minds, Natasha? She looked to me and raised a brow, indicating she was listening. Are you alright? You are practically falling asleep there on that chair.

Natasha sighed inwardly, "Yes, very tired. It's not helping that I am pregnant either. I feel the effects of pregnancy already. When we get back to the palace, I may need a nap." I nodded and Natasha and I turned our attention back to the dresses.

After several dresses and several discussions later, we all decided that the bridesmaid's dresses were going to be floor lengthen mermaid dresses with an A-line, V neck fitted waist, with open backs, to compensate for the warm Wakandan weather. The dresses were to be gold with embedded diamonds. My mind wandered yet again to the woman in Shuri's lab.

Shuri pulled me to a standing position, effectively pulling me out of my thoughts. She brought me to the attendant, "Wanda, this is Ola. She's going to help with finding your dress and Natasha's." Ola smiled, bringing me back to the dressing room.

Though after trying on several dresses and showing the others, as did Natasha, neither Natasha, nor I found dresses we liked or what the bridesmaids agreed on. As Pepper, Natasha, Thalia, Shuri, and I were making our way back, we ran into Thor, who explained to me earlier that day he didn't need a suit from Wakanda, as he would be wearing his royal garb from Asgard to officiate the wedding. He was just out exploring the city on his own, possibly to do some architect upgrades based on the Wakandan design.

He had pulled me aside before we left for dress shopping earlier and only mentioned to me earlier that he knew the woman asleep in Shuri's lab, but he didn't have the right to say anything more due to an oath she had made him agree to years prior. Though when I pressed him, even with the oath in place, he merely shook his head and asked me to wait until Natasha could explain further.

"Hey Thor!" I smiled, greeting him warmly, hugging him.

Thor smiled, pulled away, gently taking my hand to kiss, "Yes, Wanda, good to see you. What do you need?" I giggled.

"Would you contact Sif for me? Neither Natasha nor I found a dress we liked, perhaps Asgard has dresses we would like. Could you speak with her for me?" I asked him.

Thor smiled, laughing, nodding, "Indeed, I could speak with her, Wanda! Perhaps tomorrow I can get you women there! Let's get to the palace. The others and I are hungry and we are planning on regrouping at there." He offered me his arm to which I accepted immediately. He also offered his other arm to Natasha.

We soon all arrived at the palace. Thor was chatting on about how the weather was much more pleasant back in Asgard when Bucky greeted us at the door to the palace.

"Thor, stop trying to steal my woman from me!" James jokingly threatened Thor, who in turned slapped James on the back. James' humor was coming out again.

"You have no worries to have about me stealing Wanda from you James! She's all yours!" Thor handed me to James as he laughed. I smiled at Thor who I saw as an older brother to me. He handed Natasha to Steve, who pecked her on the lips.

"Oh, come on, he's only teasing you, James." I joked with Bucky, who intern rolled his eyes at me.

Thor laughed as he walked over to the open and turned back, looking to me, "I'll be back later this evening to finish the Twilight saga with you all. I have some important business to deal with in Asgard regarding Natasha's and Wanda's dresses and Sif as well as some other important business. I'll be back later to join you all for the movie. And Wanda… Behave!" He smiled, teasing.

I laughed as Heimdall sent beams of light from the Bifrost and transported Thor away to Asgard. James hugged me and he and Steve led us women inside to the others. Side-stepping, I made my way to Shuri's laboratory, James close behind me, as I went to check in with Okoye.

"Has anything changed Okoye?" I asked the warrior.

Okoye shook her head, concern flashing on her face as she spoke, "No, she has stayed the same since you and the others left several hours ago. Perhaps we should leave her overnight like Natasha said earlier."

I huffed in concern, agreeing, "I agree why not? She's safe here with us. Thank you, Okoye, for keeping watch. Care to join us to watch and finish the Twilight saga?" I asked her, looking into the lounge to see the men chatting, Peter getting Eclipse ready.

Okoye nodded, smiling. I walked with her and James over to the lounge. I snuggled close to James on the couch next to Steve and Natasha. I would have to ask her about her pregnancy later as I remember her mentioning a few months back when she, Pepper, Laura, Sharon, and I were doing a sleep over that she personally couldn't get pregnant for some reason. Most likely due to the Red Room experience.

Peter and Thalia sat back in the bean bags they occupied earlier that week, and Pietro and Shuri sat at my feet. Clint made himself comfortable in a pillow and blanket nest near us. Sam and Scott laid parallel to the TV. Pepper cuddled up on the loveseat next to a saucy looking Tony who was smirking.

However as soon as Okoye sat, an alarm sounded, causing T'Challa, Shuri, and Okoye to stand instantly. T'Challa shouted orders as they left from the group about some important issue happening in a nearby town. They made their way over to a hallway, disappearing in moments. I frowned, slightly saddened knowing they most likely couldn't join us tonight due to running their country, which was understandable.

James kissed my head, effectively getting my attention. I looked up at him with smile, "What?"

James smiled, "Nothing doll, just happy to have you in my arms." He emphasized his words by wrapping his arms around me further and drawing me closer, which made me feel all the safer and more loved.

I blushed at his compliment, turning in his arms to lay my head against his chest comfortably to watch the movie. Peter pressed play. It was only 4pm in the afternoon so I speculated that we'd be done with the movie by 6 or 6:30pm at the latest. Just in time to make dinner for us all.

As the movie reached near the end, I noted that Steve and Natasha were kissing, something I was still getting use to despite seeing their love grow greatly for the last few months. Scott and Sam were asleep on the floor, probably due to yesterday's battle. T'Challa and Okoye obviously gone to deal with the Wakandan council. Peter and Thalia were snoozing together as they tried to watch the movie's end. Pietro and Shuri, who had returned, were holding hands as they watched. Tony held Pepper, who had laid her head on his chest as they watched. Soon the credits were rolling and I sighed, leaning further into James' strong, broad chest, his arms around me.

He chuckled softly, the sound and vibration of his laughter relaxing me. I loved hearing his laugh as it was so refreshing and carefree. And sexy. It was becoming more and more common. However, with the looming threat of someone accidently or purposely saying one of his words was ever hanging over our heads. I looked up to him with a curious smile, and he chuckled low, "Look," pointing at Steve and Natasha who were playing a game of cat and mouse around the kitchen, lounge, and Shuri's lab.

Never had I seen Steve act in such a way as he did now. He usually was very posed, stoic even, and shy about his sensuous side. Even embarrassed when it came out in public. Fortunately for his sake, Peter and Thalia were now sleeping along with Scott, Sam, and Shuri. Clint, Pietro, Pepper and Tony were the only other ones up and they were watching with amused grins as Steve chased Natasha before said woman giggled hysterically, disappearing into the hallway with a growling Steve on her heels leading to our shared bedroom upstairs.

I laughed, shaking my head at their amorous intentions and actions, as the others started to talk amongst themselves. I leaned my head against James' left shoulder as he held me close. He moved us to lay out comfortably on the couch, me being on the inside, my left arm flung around his middle, my head resting between his chest and his left arm. I closed my eyes thinking. The woman was at the top of my thoughts. She had me concerned because she hadn't once stirred or woken since she fell unconscious earlier that afternoon. She should have done both, and yet… she didn't. Hmmm… to speak with her privately, I may need to sneak out tonight for a conversation alone.

"Wanda? You alright doll?" James murmured to me, quietly. He interrupted my private thoughts, but it was alright.

I shook my head a tic, not looking up as I rested, speaking in a low tone, "Not really, just thinking about the new comer. Her unnatural comatose state concerns me greatly. She hasn't stirred or spoken since she arrived here earlier, which I have been thinking about since we left for shopping earlier." I absentmindedly played a song with my fingers on his chest.

James frowned, nodded in agreement, not mentioning he liked the drumming of my fingers on his chest, "Seems we're on the same page, my witch. It also has been in the back of my mind. She seems… familiar somehow… Like I should know her… It's as if something I've forgotten is trying to be remembered. Seems I still have memories locked away. Maybe you should try to contact her tomorrow."

I opened my eyes to look up at him with a frown, eyes narrowed, "You know what happened last time I went into someone's mind without their permission, James. You know how I feel about invading people's minds without asking first." Referring to the time I entered Natasha's mind without permission not long after the events with Ultron and the destruction of my country. I was a lonely sojourner in a foreign land.

It had led to a rather fierce and loud argument. And yet... We had since forgiven each other and made up, but that didn't make it right for me to invade without permission. Even though it was hard sometimes to ignore people's thoughts, as some people were just that open, almost yelling their thoughts towards me.

James smirked, conceding to my point, "Very well, I give you that; however, as you have just stated, she hasn't stirred since arriving. Because of it, I believe you have all permission in this case. But Wanda…" He paused, a flash of concern on his face raised my brow. He continued, "Go forward with extreme caution. We don't know her abilities, if Shuri is correct in saying she's not human."

I nodded, sighing, "Fine. As circumstances have given us, I will do so tomorrow, soldier." I kissed him, hiding the fact I was going to do so tonight. I snuggled closer to him as I kissed him. It was something he smiled about, humming in pleasure.

"I'll start on dinner for us all." Pepper's voice interrupted our kiss. I looked over to her as Tony helped her up. "Do you two have an idea at what people may want or what we should have?"

I thought for a moment, smiling when I remembered everyone liked my chili. I nodded, "I have a great recipe for chili Pepper. Right Pietro?" Clint and James smiled as did Pietro, knowing they all loved my chili. Tony was in for a treat as he raised a brow. Pepper smiled walking over to the kitchen. I stood and so did James, Pietro, Clint, and Tony.

When dinner was ready, I woke everyone up, shouting, "Dinner's ready everyone!" Peter, Thalia, Sam, Scott, and Shuri all woke up with a start. Sam hit Scott by accident causing a fight to start, using fisticuffs. Shuri, Peter, and Thalia quickly cleared the lounge to let them work it out. As we ignored them, Pepper and I served everyone and ourselves until we were all satisfied. Once Sam and Scott were done arguing and fighting, they came over with some scratches and bruises to get dinner. They both had two bowls of my chili and the other dishes.

That's when Natasha and Steve appeared, both dressed in lounge clothes. While Natasha had placed her hair in a messy bun, Steve's hair was strewn everywhere. The only evidence at to what they had been doing whist they were gone as we made dinner. James and I caught each other's eyes, smirking as we snickered. Natasha ignored us as she grabbed a bowl of chili and some bread and a salad for herself. Steve rolled his eyes, a slight blush tinting his checks as he got dinner as well.

Soon we were all satisfied for dinner before we all made our way back to the lounge to watch part one of Twilight Breaking Dawn which was around 9 pm.

Three quarters through the movie, I quietly asked R.E.D., Shuri's AI, to pause it as everyone, except Steve and I, was asleep. James was still rather exhausted from the battle yesterday as was everyone else. He and I had a session in his mind whilst we were in the bedroom earlier, which further exhausted us. Now he held me close on the couch as I rested on him. I figured out he was rather sore and exhausted, soon falling asleep as the movie hit its ¾ mark. I looked over to Steve, a questioning expression on his face as he stared at me. I raised a brow, as I tapped my temple, asking silent permission to mind speak with him.

He nodded without hesitation, and I entered his mind hesitantly, a questioning look on my own face, Steve?

Steve smiled, "You know you don't have to ask permission Wanda. What's up?"

I looked over to the woman in Shuri's lab before speaking, sneering slightly, You know how I feel about entering people's mind without permission regardless of the situation, but that's beside the point. What do you think about our new comer? Who do you think she is? I gave him a confound questioning look.

Steve hmphed slightly as he stroked his bearded chin in thought, without disturbing Natasha who was sleeping on him, "Well I'm not sure about her Wanda. I have a strong feeling that I should know her somehow. She seems so familiar. I don't know why, but I do. I feel as if I have forgotten something and it's trying to be remembered."

James said the exact same thing as you did earlier. Do you suppose you both knew her back in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s when you were young and then into the war? I asked, leaning my head again James' chest, and shifted to be more comfortable. He moaned quietly, turning his head slightly, though he went quiet and still when I gently soothed him with my light touches.

He glanced over to the woman, frowning, before he looked to me eyebrow raised, "Perhaps… Perhaps… What does concern me is that if that is true, why is it that we don't remember her? Maybe we did know her and she removed our memory with our agreement for a reason? Though if she removed our memoires by force, she might have evil intentions. I don't truly know. But it's such a déjà vu situation… Have you decided yet to look into her mind Wanda? It would be imperative in this case since she hasn't stirred since she arrived here."

Yes… with much hesitation, Steve. However, … You remember the last time I entered someone's mind without permission in a situation like this. Referring to Nat and I to which Steve grimaced before I continued, I'll have to be overly cautious going forward though if she has malicious intentions. Bucky and I discussed it earlier, while you and Nat were… um… otherwise occupied… I murmured, yet soon chuckled quietly when Steve's face went beet red as he ducked his head. You two love each other Steve! You deserve to love each other in that way!

"Yes, but it feels dirty to do so before marriage, Wanda. Like I am betraying my morals. That aside, I wish I could give you a massive hug right now. You deserve the world, infinity, for what you did for Nat and I and the entire world. But be that as it may, we are both entangled in our lover's arms. Thank you, Wanda, for restoring my best friend! For everything! For infinity!" Steve proudly beamed at me, sending me huge feelings of happiness and fatherly and friendly pride to me. I smiled, blushing, because of his praise.

Thank you, Steve! I love you. I said, blushing.

Steve smiled, "And I you, Wanda! My sister! Like I just said I wish I could give you a massive hug right now, but it seems that you are too entangled in my best friend's arms right now! And I am beyond happy you have restored my best friend." Steve smiled at me. Natasha stirred in her sleep, but settled as Steve pulled her close.

I smiled as I looked up to James, he had in his sleep hugged me closer to himself in a tight embrace. I chuckled softly, Well… why wouldn't I refused to have helped. You both deserved better and I was glad to help. Plus, I have a fiancé now because of it. Steve smiled. I looked to the clock, noting the time. Well, even though it is not getting that late Steve, we all deserve to go to bed. I know we only got three quarters through the first part of Breaking Dawn, and that it's only 10:38pm, I think it would be wise to get to bed. We all deserve it after yesterday's events.

I looked back to Steve, who nodded. I suggest that you carry Natasha to bed. She mentioned to me earlier she was hurting and tired when we spoke at the dress shop. Granted I know she is still the assassin we all know and love, but she's not invincible. And with the baby on the way, she's probably not completely truthful about telling me how sore and in pain she truly is. She did her best to stay awake while we were finishing trying on dresses. Now with her pregnant, she needs to take it easy, maybe even stay home from missions. I don't want that son or daughter of yours to get harmed in anyway. Now that they're going to be my future niece or nephew.

Steve raised a brow, both of us knowing Nat didn't usually complain about being sore or in pain, as she wanted to stay strong for everyone. He nodded again, fully understanding now how he had another to look after, and with slow movements as to not disturb Nat or James or the others, stood and gently picked up the sleeping Natasha. He carried her away to our bedroom.

Before he disappeared from view, I connected us in our minds again, gently at his mind's edge so not to surprise or hurt him and I caught his attention. I softly called to him, Cap…, causing him to pause to look back at me. I love you Steve. Thank you. For everything. For being my friend and my brother. A mentor and father to me. You don't know how much it means to me to have you as my brother and friend. He nodded, tears coming to his eyes, smiling at me, proud to have me a friend and sister. He then turned and disappeared into the hallway.

I turned to James and decided to wake him up the most pleasurable way possible. Moving to kneel above him with my knees on either side of his hips and pressing my lower region into his, I ran my hands up and down his chest while I leaned up and kissed him. He moaned quietly, as I asked quietly, "You awake?" As I continued to kiss down his check and to his neck, touching his shoulders seductively.

"Mmmm…" He mumbled, eyes still closed, "Probably not…"

"Well, how about we go and get some sleep… In bed, my Bucky. I know it's not too late, but everyone is asleep. And Steve and Nat are in bed already." I mentioned quietly, still kissing his neck.

James sighed, finally opening his eyes as I pulled back from him, "Fine, but tomorrow, you and I are going to explore the city more and the countryside. I will show you my previous accommodations. Plus, we still have some unfinished business." I rolled my eyes at his insinuation, regardless of the smile I sported. I scooted over and sat next to him to allow him to sit up.

"Yes, my soldier." I smiled. He stood up and as I followed suit, he scooped me up, and quietly followed Steve's path to our bedroom. We slipped into the room, prepared for bed, and quietly got into bed, both of us dressed into our sleep ware. Steve and Natasha were already asleep in their bed. As I turned to face him, I gasped in pleasure as James pulled me close to him, wrapping his metal arm around my waist as I leaned into his embrace.

James whispered lovingly, "I love you, Wanda."

I smiled, whispering, "I love you too, James," as we both fell asleep.

Pietro's POV.

I woke up groggily as Buck carried my sister down the hallway, disappearing around the corner to their bedroom. I stretched, sighing as I did. Buck truly does love my sister. And my sister loves him. I could tell we were going to be great brothers-in-law, though I needed to keep my eye on him.

I stretched again as I sat up, glancing at the sleeping Shuri, who was sleeping in a fetal position next to me. She was so beautiful. Perhaps we could be something more. Maybe Thor would have a nice set of armor for me up in Asgard for me to purpose in as well a ring…

I stood up quietly, rolling my shoulders, before gently picking up Shuri to put her to sleep in her room she let me share with her. T'Challa was definitely aware of our growing attraction to each other since I was revived several weeks ago. I knew he was hesitant to me being friendly towards his little sister, but he definitely was warming up to me, quicker than I thought possible. I'll do my best to win her hand and to prove to my love to her and to prove my courage to her family!

I gently set her on her bed, pulling her blanket up to her neck before I went over to dress down to sleep. I got into my bed and felt like all was good in the world, the soul stone still around my neck as I drifted off to sleep.

Pepper's POV.

I woke up to the sound of someone walking away quietly. I opened my tired eyes and smiled as I watched Pietro carry a sleeping Shuri away to the bedroom they shared. I remembered Wanda's description of her brother. Hope he and Shuri get together soon. I yawned, glancing at the clock. 10:59pm. It's late enough to call it for bed. Especially with what I heard about yesterday's events. The jet lag doesn't help…

I looked to Tony who was sleeping next to me. He had two arms around me protectively. I noticed Clint, Sam, and Scott were waking up. Sam and Scott stretched, and without a word, silently said goodnight to me, smiling, when they noticed me smiling at them before they quietly left to their room they shared as a bachelor and a current relationship freeze.

Clint had a room to himself as his family was arriving tomorrow. He smiled at me, which I returned, as he gently patted my shoulder. He nodded and whispered, "Night Pepper, sleep well, and don't forget to get the children to bed," which I returned and said I wouldn't forget before he disappeared.

The only other people here were Thalia and Peter, both asleep in their bean bag chairs next to us. Clint wanted me to make sure they got to bed. Everyone must have gone to bed. Okoye and T'Challa were still gone, and I assumed they were off to bed as well for the night. Thor hadn't returned from Asgard, probably dealing with something that came up.

I wanted a good bed to sleep in as the baby was starting to cause back issues, so I gently caressed Tony's check. He sighed, waking up to see my smiling face. "Evening sleepy head. Time to find a bed to sleep in for tomorrow. What does my man say to that?"

Tony yawned, "Sounds like a plan, Pepper. Come!" We stood, but before we left, I held up a hand to Tony. He raised a brow, frowning in question. I pointed to Peter and MJ. He smirked, nodding.

I went over and knelt next to Peter, placing my hand gently on his arm and slowly, gently, caressed his shoulder, quietly saying in a motherly way that wouldn't scare him, "Hey Peter, it's me, Pepper." He stirred, still sleepy though.

"Huh?" Peter asked groggily, jumping a bit.

"Peter, it's getting late. How about you take MJ to bed for the night and we can all get some sleep." I spoke quietly in a motherly tone, gently rubbing his shoulder like his mother or Aunt May would.

Peter nodded, stretching, "Sounds good, Pepper. I'll get MJ to bed. Have a good night." Peter gave me a hug before gently scooping up MJ and disappearing down the hallway to their room.

I smiled to Tony who returned the smile, a rare smile. We held hands as we walked to the room we were assigned. But before we left the lounge, I glanced at the woman in Shuri's lab, concern still etched in my mind, even as a very slight creepy feeling of being watched as we left before it disappeared. I thought as we got in bed, I hope Wanda helps that woman to wake up tomorrow. We got under the covers, all calm and peaceful as we fell asleep in each other's arms, Tony's arm wrapped around my middle protectively.

Unconscious Woman's POV.

I watched as the last of the Avengers went to their room for the evening. Pepper having glanced my way before disappearing around a corner with Tony. I thought as I floated around the lab, invisible to the naked eye. I had the ability to become visible or invisible in spirit form when my body was in sleep like this, a spiritual rope attaching me to my body.

The only people here, present, who recognize me were Thor and Natasha when she came into the room to help Wanda and James to clean me up. However, she was bound by our oath to not reveal who I was, or anything unless Wanda or someone was able to come and contact me. The only other people who knew who I was were Peggy (Steve's former love), Paul, Titania, Thor, Loki, the Ancient One, and Dr. Stephen Strange. Though I suppose Thor and Loki think I am dead due to the fallout between their father, Odin, and I about the mirror and Loki's situation years ago.

Wanda was the one to speak with at the moment as she had the ability to mind speak with her powers which were my fear abilities that were mutated when I am in dragon form when taken into the tesseract. She must have gotten them through the space stone, which was possibly in the Tesseract still that the fowl HYDRA developed from my powers. She was so sweet and so strong. She reminded me of Zelda, my daughter from Reslutia. Yes, I could speak to anyone, but she would be the ideal one as showing myself to anyone else would shock and scare them to their little wits.

I waited until it was deep night, around 1:30am to call out to her. Time didn't matter to me in this form as it felt like only several minutes. Calling out to her, I did so quietly at first, not urgently, but in a sweet motherly manner. It was a simple mind call to her. It would keep her up, nagging at her mind to come to me, despite her exhaustion from the battle with Thanos and his army.

Wanda… I called wistfully, slowly, quietly, Come to me… I went to her door, walking straight through it as I looked past Steve and Natasha and over to her. She was restless and moving about in bed. She was simply wearing a silk sleeveless night shirt and short shorts. James slept soundly next to her. I thought to myself, I wish I could speak to him… But I need Wanda…

She was tossing and turning as if she was restless. It was now 1:32am in the morning. I needed her to come to me. Wanda… Come to me…

I know this is a longer chapter, but it ended that way and I wanted to end it at a cliff hanger for y'all readers. Have a good week and until next time!

WS. Z.