Hello everybody and welcome back to "To Eternity, My Witch". This the latest chapter I will post for now. I need to focus on work and other things for a few days before I get the next chapter for you all to enjoy.

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Chapter 8 Old Friends…

Amelia's POV.

I stared at the sunset, rather lonely. Though I suppose after many other times in my life, I can live with a few days of being alone. Besides… a few more days just seems like minutes… no… mere seconds… to me. I walked… or rather floated… back into Shuri's lab in silence, like a spectral ghost. Okoye had shut everything down over an hour ago for the night. I needed to get in contact with Peggy, Paul, and Titania in the countryside of New York, glad to have no one to disturb me.

I moved over to Shuri's lab, touching her computer, turning it on silently. I upgraded it with 26th century technology from when Sesshomaru and I was with Voyager, intending to contact Paul and Titania. Hopefully they were able to stay lying low while I was gone. They had come with me when I came here last time in 1832.

The mansion and ranch area were ours when we purchased it back in 1833 from its original owners. They were an aging couple without children, and they saw both Titania's potential and mine at training horses. We had gained their trust in us, promising to continue its famous history with training horses.

Their present servants trusted us as well, though there was one that tried to kill the master who I had caught right beforehand, garnering their complete trust and, surprisingly, their promise to pass their ranch down to Paul, Titania, and myself. After the owners passed, Paul, Titania, and I decided to make them the owners and myself the trusted sister of Paul. I had made sure that they had protection from the government due to Natasha's and Peggy's help back in the 1940s and 1950s. Hopefully they were able to keep up the ranch while I was gone. I waited as the computer rung quietly. Paul answered.

He looked a tad older, maybe a year or two older than when I was captured by HYDRA. Life had aged him a few years since I had left. His absence along with Titania's was hard on everyone, especially me. He had some wrinkles in areas that I hadn't seen before, yet he was still young looking, handsome as the day we were betrothed… even after we broke off the engagement a few millennia ago due to our love interests… and because of what had happened. Eyebrows furrowed and mouth turned down in confusion before he went wide eyed and open mouthed in shock come across his face as he staggered back, recognizing me, flabbergasted at my transparent look.

He and Titania were unable to return with me back to Reslutia, as I was unintentionally forced back there without them, leaving them here to lay low and wait my return to retrieve them as they helped to sort out any legal issues and government issues. I smiled, transparent tears flowing down my checks, overwhelmed to see him after so long. He knew everything besides Titania, Thor, Loki, the Ancient One, Peggy, and Dr. Strange.

He shook of his stupor, talking like a magpie, shouting without ever taking his happy eyes off of me, "TITANIA! Come here! It's an emergence! GIRLS! Come here! I need all of you! IMMEDIATELY!"

He was elated to see me, beyond joyous, tears coursing down his checks. His long black hair framing his face nicely and his red and blue eyes lite with joy, a smile as wide as his ears framed his face. He inquired me, gravely concerned at the unfamiliar surrounding around me, "Amelia, are you alright? You're not hurt? Where are you? Are you safe?" Being that I was a spirit, Paul understood I had to use the computer to speak. Fortunately, it came with a writing tool. I used it to switch to Tellius speech for Titania's ease and for privacy; plus, I was able to use it quickly as well.

Hello Paul. It's been a while. I teared up, our bond coming out as he cried further. Though we were once betrothed, we weren't anymore because of what happened so long ago. Stefan was my mate and husband, Titania his wife and mate. Paul turned and he and I watched in joy as Titania came racing into the room with a spear ready, face hard and body tense. She shouted, "What is it?! Are we being attacked?!" Faint sounds of running footsteps sounded, getting louder with every step

When she saw me on the screen, she dropped her spear in shock, not caring where it landed as she stepped back in shock. She whispered in Tellius speech, "A…Amelia?!"

Hello Titania. It is good to see you again. I am so sorry I wasn't able to bring you two back with me to Reslutia with me so long ago. I cried as best as a spirit could as I used the computer to speak, shame, regret, and guilt showing on my face.

Paul shook his head, "It's alright Amelia. We had time to lay low and sort through everything while you were gone. Besides…" He turned when two young women came running into the room with rapid steps. Both had spears in hand, like Titania. One girl had blood red hair like Titania and the other jet-black hair like Paul. Both had beautiful features that were a beautiful blend between Titania's and Paul's. Yet both had one red eye and one blue eye exactly like their father.

The red head spoke in a beautiful feminine voice, a perfect blend and pitch between Paul and Titania, "Father, what's wrong? Is something amiss?"

The other frowned, her voice was just as beautiful with tones more from Titania than Paul, "Who is the woman speaking with you?" They both used Tellius speech immediately in this situation.

I smiled; both were speaking in Tellius speech with flawless proficiently. Though I suppose Paul and Titania made sure to teach them about their heritage and made sure that they spoke several languages other than English.

Paul chuckled, shaking his head, "No girls. Nothing's amiss. The woman speaking is Amelia, queen of Reslutia. Amelia, I want you to meet my twin daughters, Andromeda our red head and Tatianna our dark head. Girls, meet your aunt, Amelia." Paul turned to me as he led them over with Titania who was crying tears of joy.

I reconnected with them all over the course of an hour or so. Tatianna and Andromeda were called away to do chores and homework for their college classes. Paul, Titania, and I were able to enjoy silent companionship, as we had while we were here long ago for several minutes. Afterwards we discussed business on the ranch, and the current state of the government of America. We debated news and current states of being.

We spoke on Peggy, who I discovered was in their care at a nearby facility which had the best care one could ask for. Titania often brought Peggy out to the ranch for therapy and to get fresh air. It helped immensely with her health and boosted her spirits. She loved it and often commented on the ranch and how well it was kept. She even adopted them as her family, having felt close to me when I was in captivity and while I was gone.

And they, true to their promise, kept the ranch up, even making it world famous, and profitable beyond measure. Titania had become a world-famous horse trainer, world renowned for her skills and talents to work with even the toughest of horses. Many horses that showed high promise and once fully trained by Titania were shipped to the racecourses, out west for the ranches there, and others were flown internationally for breeding purposes. She also was proficient in the art of warcraft in axes and lances, having started a school for such purposes. Many came to learn from her skills of lance and axe. She even had gotten into the knowledge of ancient samurai sword fighting and was now a master samurai herself.

Paul, business savvy and knowledgeable in carpentry, gave great business advice to those who made appointments. He owned several successful businesses that were rolling in profitable markets. On the side as a hobby, he was a carpenter, just like he had been when we were young. Heck… I keep the small, one-inch mockingbird he carved for me on a necklace when we were sixteen. Only when I was in battle did I take it off to keep it safe. He made beautiful hand-crafted pieces, selling for thousands most times. By all this, they had more than enough to live on and provide for Tatianna and Andromeda, and a great salary, with good full benefits, for employees. Yet they lived humbly.

"When you awaken and have the time, come back here, we'll give you all a place to live! As big as this mansion is, and well kept up as it is kept up, much of it is not being used by people. We have minimal staff living here to care for it all, even if several retired servants have come back to see if we need more help and plus, we don't want the girls to learn to live as if they were living in gold. Given that though we have provided them the best education. The girls, Titania, and I have more than enough space and funds for all you and the Avengers for years if we have to." Paul said, having felt like he was finally able to put to rest many fears.

I'm sure you could, Paul. But back to business, once I am awakened, I have to help deal with the Avengers' legal state. Not only that, but the underworld also needs to be cleaned out. It could take weeks, months, years… Mayhap you're right, maybe staying there, laying low would be a good idea while sorting it out... I thought out loud, tapping my chin in thought.

"Well, we can't stay here forever, Amelia. I can feel God is calling us back to Reslutia, not now, but soon. We need to choose who is going to take over the ranch, as hard as it will be to leave here." Titania reasoned, as she crossed her arms. Although she was used to being in a technologically advanced world, she missed having the much simpler world of Reslutia, the usage of typical swords, axes, and lances for war.

Yes, yes. I know. Also… the Infinity Stones, once joined to become the Eternity Gemstone, needs to either be split again or hidden completely. We can't have what happened or at least tried to happen with Thanos come around to fruition again… I frowned; arms crossed as I sat back against my chair which I created. Titania stood and started to pace.

"Indeed. A troubling tale you mentioned. A terrible fate that would have been had Thanos gotten ahold of all six stones. But I must to ask, what about the triple wedding? Will you be able to get Stefan and your children here for it to help? Will the Mirror of Horizons still be able to be used? Especially if its resting place, the Isle of Worlds, is beneath the ocean's waves? And… Do you think you're here because of… them? Him?" Paul asked, as he stroked his bearded chin in thought, his body tense and face twisted in worry.

I thought he looked rather handsome with a beard, matching his hair which had grown to his shoulders. He hadn't grown a beard or his hair out since he was possessed and had been redeemed and I missed it. He had his hair pulled back from his face. Titania paced the room slowly, worried.

As for the wedding, I will be there. Though about Stefan and my children… I think I'll have Stefan put Inuyasha and Sesshomaru in charge, with Uncle Todd's and Aunt Lillian's help. Perhaps even have the council work on different jobs to help while Stefan is here with me, Link, and the girls. I'll have Solomon take care of the regenerancy chambers for Todd's sake while he sits as advisor to Sesshomaru.

Not only that, remember the last message I sent? I paused to see both nod and I continued, Lillian and Todd are having to deal with Minori, Domonic, and Alisha's parents now. A few days before I arrived, Alice reappeared outside of Navessa, deathly ill and half starved. Tarrant was out of his mind and their children all emotional messes. Minori was the only one who seemed to be the least affected but her mother's return. But that's for a later explanation to worry about… On to the issue with travel…

As for the Island of Horizons, yes, the Mirror should work just fine, despite my odd way of getting here this time. How about you prepare for my arrival and theirs in a week's time? One other thing Paul… When I come, I need to meet with Peggy face to face. As for them… I hate to say it… but yes. They're… he's… probably… the reason why I am here again. Though I truly don't know…

But… I have heard disturbing and terrible news from Thor that shadows are moving through the Bifrost gateways without source to their movements and monsters are appearing in the Desert of Ruin. There most likely will be hard times soon. Unfortunately. Paul and Titania both frowned, solemn and worried it may be the reason I had arrived as I mentioned quietly. I looked away to glance at the clock here. 4:57am. It was about 6:57pm where they were in New York. I murmured to them, "We need to end the call soon or risk people finding me using Shuri's lab."

"Very well. I will inform Peppy of the visit from an old friend. I won't say it's you alright?" Titania stopped pacing, turning to face me with a troubled expression.

Paul frowned at my news, "I see… I will get in contact with Thor and see what help I can be with these reports. Perhaps… perhaps it is… him… And he has been corrupted…"

I looked away, disturbed and terrified, knowing if Paul was correct, that we would have a huge mess on our plates rather soon. Though Paul got my attention quickly from my worry, saying, "Don't worry Amelia. If it is him… we will deal it together."

I smiled back hauntedly, glad to see them both, hoping to be able to bring them home with me. Paul stood, finishing, "I'll get all the logistics hammered out, Amelia. Everything. Now get going, woman. I'm sure you don't want to cause strife to anyone who sees you."

I smiled in a teasing way, In your dreams, oh Bassy!

He smiled a sad smile, chuckling at the old nickname, obviously both happy and saddened to hear that name, "Titania and I will see you later, you useless reptile."

I laughed, See you later, Bassy, Anna! The computer went silent and turned off as I released my hand from it. I went to the roof, watching the night sky, the stars moving around Polaris, as the sun rose, as I wondered what was going on in Asgard.

Sam's POV.

I woke up with a terrible hangover, as did Scott. Neither of us were able to handle a whole Odinson drink and a half without getting completely wasted, causing Thor to order us to go and sleep it off. I looked over with blurry, hurting eyes to see Scott trying to get up. I then saw and tried to sit up with a start when I saw Loki there in the room, brewing something in a kettle over the fire. I watched with curiosity for a few minutes before he put an oven glove on his left hand. He stood hot kettle in gloved hand and poured water over some type of herb that was in a mug.

I sat up, trying my best to get the hangover headache to die down. I groaned in pain as my hangover drove a spike of pain through my skull. I leaned back when the headache worsened further, and my sense of balance made the world spin. Scott wasn't any better. Loki looked over to me, smirking, chuckling humorlessly, "Ah, both of you are awake."

Loki stood and he came over to me with a mug of something in his hand, he offered it to me, "Thor ordered me to check on you two Midgardians, to make sure your hangovers were not too horrible. Take this mug, it's Asgardian ginger tea with a touch of honey added to cut the bitterness. It'll kill the headache and help to relieve the hangover."

I took the mug from him gratefully. Loki walked over to Scott and handed him the second mug of Asgardian ginger tea. He mumbled a thanks and sipped at the tea, grimacing at the taste. Loki took the kettle off the fire and made sure it was safely put away.

I shook my head, sipping at the somewhat bad tasting tea, yet I didn't complain. I decided that I should probably take a shower after I drank the tea and then sleep off the hangover while the tea worked its magic. I mumbled, "Thanks Loki." Scott mumbled out a second thanks as well.

"Don't mention it. Besides… Thor orders you both to get sleep. With that I'll be leaving." Loki mentioned with a half-smile before he disappeared out the door, leaving Scott and I to sleep off our hangovers. I also fell asleep pondering Loki's oddly calm and good attitude.

Steve's POV.

I woke up to sunlight filtering into the room. Natasha was using my chest as a pillow, her left arm wrapped around my middle and her leg curled around mine. I smiled, leaning back against my pillow, closing my eyes, happy and content as I contemplated thee. Last night's party was amazing. It was the best one to date to celebrate my family and friends.

James and Wanda were amazing at the Argentine tango they danced, a rather risqué and sensual dance on their part, but one that showed the love they shared to all. No one, as I could tell, judged either of them for their pasts, only loved them for their deeds now and their dance. One that showed their flaws and redeemed selves. It was like they were making love on the dance floor.

Sam and Scott had made fools of themselves as they had drunk too much. Pietro and Shuri were dancing together nicely, and many in our family obvious saw the love growing between them. I could say Pietro would be purposing quite soon. Peter and Thalia, like son and daughter to me, were also dancing. I could see Peter possibly purposing to Thalia after they completed high school, though with them being so young, they may yet break up.

Clint and Laura were happy as they danced next to James and Wanda before they had danced the tango. Cooper and Lila took turns dancing with each of the Avengers. Pepper, alone without Tony, hung out with Thor and Sif as they watched the party.

Nat was the first to leave after James and Wanda as she started to feel sick to her stomach due to the baby. I though back to when Nat and I first made love. And I felt like a blasted, selfish fool. As much as I loved Peggy, we had moved on to other loves because of my time spent in forced cryo-sleep in the Arctic. Natasha becoming my new love.

Normally I would have waited for our wedding night to have consummated our marriage, but unfortunately, we were placed under unnatural circumstances, forced to go on the run in the US, Scotland, and Canada because people saw us as dangerous rogues. Though in a way, it brought us closer together to admit our feelings for each other. Even though we were just trying to help people we knew were innocent.

Neither Natasha nor I thought we would survive to this point, so we had declared our love to each other, and we made sweet love. It was just like I imagined it would be, beyond that really, but afterwards I instantly felt immense guilt, shame, and self-loathing. We were expecting a daughter or son, thanks to Amelia's amazing gift at restoring Natasha's one ovary, but I felt like I had used her because of it.

I felt like the shame, guilt, and self-loathing killing me. No one outside our Avengers' group knew the news. I felt like a traitor to my morals. At treating her with such selfish needs. I sighed in defeat, feeling like the scum of the earth, doing my best to let Nat sleep.

Yet she stirred at my sigh, having been trained as a high classed assassin, an ex-KGB killer assassin, "Mmmm…" She stretched her legs before opening her eyes and looking up to me as I opened my eyes. She frowned, "What's wrong, love?"

I half-smiled, yet it faded seconds later, "Nothing Nat. Just tired."

She rubbed her hands on my chest as she straddled me, causing feelings to rouse in me and a moan to escape, "Steve, you're thinking about something down about yourself. Now tell me… what's wrong."

I groaned as I closed my eyes, knowing she clearly saw through my façade, "Very well. I feel like a scum of the earth for sleeping with you before our marriage Nat. I feel like I was and am defiling you. Using you against your will." Feelings of self-loathing and shame and guilt rose in me.

Natasha's hand on my check caused me to snap open my eyes. She looked at me with eyes that had love and forgiveness in them. She was so beautiful and pure. She didn't need me to treat her such way. "Steve, you are not that, if I say so… you only make me feel more loved, more beautiful when we are together like that. I feel… loved beyond measure. Cherished. Beautiful. Beyond loved. Never have I felt that way when I was forced to sleep with men for a mission when I was with the KGB.

"With only you I feel those feelings. Before I joined the Avengers, before I had you, I had nothing. Afterwards, I gained a family, and a lover who is soon going to be the most amazing husband in five weeks' time. And in the next seven and a half months, we are going to have a beautiful son or daughter in our arms as our own. How could you think such thoughts? You, handsome man!"

I looked at her with tear-filled eyes, hope rising in me as she said those words. "Thank you, my love. You always know what to say." I whispered, pulling her into a kiss, delicious friction causing those feelings of desire to rise. I rolled on top of her, causing her to giggle and moan as I lavished kisses down her jawline to her neck and chest as she wrapped herself around me. Having been trained to be the best lover, she knew exactly what to do, to bring the most pleasure to both of us. Nat and I did our best to keep it short and sweet, though after the better part of a half hour later, we stifled our desires to get ready for the day.

We got out of bed and cleaned up and dressed. Leaving our room hand in hand, we meet up with Clint, Laura, and their two older children Lila and Cooper all dressed like an Asgardian family. We all greeted each other warmly. I sighed in happiness, smiling at see my family all happy, in Asgard together. Clint and Laura's youngest, Nathaniel, was back on earth being babysat by grandparents.

Pietro and Shuri were with them. While Pietro was dressed in Asgardian armor, Shuri had been provided with the typical Wakandan royal clothing as she was a Wakandan princess, her brother being King of Wakanda. T'Challa was still in Wakanda trying his best to get the Stones from the vaults.

Pepper came down the hallway, hand in Loki's arm, since Tony was in New York speaking with the Ancient One and Dr. Strange. Peter and MJ were right next to Pepper and Loki, commenting occasionally as Pepper and Loki chatted away about something now. Scott and Sam were absent, probably sleeping off the hangover that they had due to the number of drinks they consumed. James and Wanda were absent as well, most likely they were occupied right now.

"Morning family." I greeted everyone present. Everyone greeted Nat and I in turn with hugs. Lila came over hesitantly to Natasha and I, a blush on her checks.

"Captain America Sir?" She asked, "Would you be willing to be my siblings' and mine uncle?"

Nat and I looked at each other knowingly, a little surprised, yet happy. Natasha always considered Clint and his family as close friends and even as her closest family. Having Lila ask me to be her uncle would be my honor. Besides, since I woke from the Arctic and had come to know him and his family, I had a shine to his family as well, feeling like a protective uncle to Laura and Clint's children, Laura as a sister and Clint as a brother.

I smiled, "Of course, Lila. Steve would be honored to." Natasha hugged the teenager. I smiled at Clint and Laura as Cooper and Pietro came over to join the hug. Soon we were all made our way to the main hall. Loki went to wake Wanda and James before he was well on his way to guard Amelia, giddy to see her again in person.

Bucky's POV.

I woke to morning light and birds chirping outside the window. Wanda was in my arms, as beautiful as ever, with her red-brown hair and soft skin. I can't believe she's mine. I closed my eyes, breathing in her scent, as I pulled her closer to me. We both were naked after a few hours of making love before falling asleep in each other arms. Even though I wished to hold her close all day we had a long day ahead of us. Well… Just touring Asgard, I suppose…

Wanda moaned when the light hit her eyes, turning away from me onto her right side. I smiled, grabbing her, making her squeal in surprise and excitement. She struggled, causing delicious tingles that aroused me. I held her close, tight enough to keep her from scrambling away. She giggled, but I pinned her beneath me, her arms trapped above her head. She smiled up at me lovingly, as beautiful as ever, looking at me as if I were everything. I leaned down to kiss her…to capture her… to take her as mine again…

However, at that precise moment, a knock at the door interrupted us. I growled, "If you have enough sense to knock and interrupt us again, I'll come and seek you out and kill you."

Loki's muffled yet amused voice sounded through the door, not at all dissuaded by my threat, "Hmmm… I'm not one unfamiliar with death threats James Barnes. However, as much as I would like to let you two lovebirds love each other all day… Thor has requested your presence. He wants to take you and the others on a tour of the city personally and potentially give you all Asgardian lessons in training. It's an order from one Avenger to another and from the Asgardian King."

Wanda laughed, glancing to the door, still trapped beneath me, saying loudly, "Sounds like a great plan Loki. Thank you for coming and delivering the message. You are excused for now." She then looked back to me with a humorous smirk and a sultry look in her eyes.

Loki's gentle chuckle sounded, "You're welcome, Lady Wanda. Now I'll be leaving to guard Amelia in the next hour until the Wakandan council decides to send the Stones in their custody to Asgard. Don't take too long to get ready, most are waiting in the great hall for you." His footsteps faded as he walked away from our door.

I hmphed, "He just had to interrupt…" I rolled onto my back closing my eyes, my passions having been unfulfilled, the moment killed.

Wanda let out a laugh, straddling me as she held me down, sending pleasurable feelings through me as she wiggled her hips into my groin, causing me to moan, "Well, I suggest we get up and ready James. And quickly if the others are awaiting us."

"Fine doll." I opened my eyes. She swung over to the edge of the bed and stood. I swung my legs over and stood as well. We went to the bathroom to freshen up. As we placed on clean clothes, Wanda hexed me slightly, laughing slightly at my surprise. I rolled my eyes, as I caught myself before I fell to the ground.

I put on my boxers and trousers before I pulled back my shoulder length hair that Wanda liked on me so much. I remained shirtless because if I put on my shirt too quickly after a shower, it would rub against where my left arm was attached and would cause the skin to become irritated. As I finished my hair, a knock sounded at the door, and I turned to see Laura and Lila walk in, led in by Wanda who was chattering away with them like a magpie. I paused a moment, turning in a subconscious way to not only to hide my arm, but embarrassed and ashamed to have them see my scars from my past.

"Morning James." Laura said as she came over to hug me, completely ignoring me being shirtless, not at all uncomfortable. I tensed, unsure where to put my arms at first, yet I quickly relaxed and hugged her back after a second. She pulled back, looking at me, smiling as she placed a hand on my check, "My, seems Wanda has chosen the right man! You're as handsome as Clint and as thoughtful and sweet as well." She smirked at Wanda, causing Lila and Wanda to giggle, agreeing wholeheartedly. I looked at Laura with widen and shocked eyes, her quick assessment of me surprising.

Wanda sauntered over to me, clinging to me, "Well, I couldn't get any better. He's not my fiancé for no reason! Plus, he's as a great lover and attentive to my needs." I relaxed further, even though I had three beautiful women around me. I smiled.

Lila giggled, coming over to hug me, not at all bothered either that I was shirtless, "Welcome to the family! Glad to have another brother James! Besides… I do like that long hair on you, brother. If I had said so myself, you look like eye candy!" She pulled back from me, snickering.

I rolled my eyes at her comment, though nonetheless surprised to find that Laura and Lila thought me handsome, despite my arm and scars. So far that Lila was crushing on me. Should I be worried? I though with a smirk that conveyed humor and flirtatiousness, like back when I was in Brooklyn in the 1930s. Lila smiled, blushing as she ducked her head.

"We came to check on you two. When Loki came back to the great hall without you two as we waited, Lila and I decided to come and fetch you. Wanda, would you like me to brush and braid your hair for you, dear?" Laura asked after explaining why they were there as she picked up a hairbrush and knelt on the bed.

"Yes! That would be great. Lila come here. I'll do yours." Wanda agreed heartily as she sat on the bed. Lila smiled as she knelt on the floor in front of the bed as Laura adjusted where she had knelt and went behind Wanda.

I rolled my eyes at their antics, smirking humorously, "I'm going to get changed while you three hens do your hair. Be right out." I mentioned, leaving the women to braid their hair. Twenty minutes later, the four of us were on our way to breakfast, dressed in typical Asgardian civilian clothing. Loki joined us on our way taking Laura and Lila in his arms, chatting away about Asgardian culture. I narrowed my eyes at Loki, charming my future mother-in-law and sister-in-law. I'll have to keep my eye on him.

"Hmmm… keep that up and I'll have to punish you later for it." Wanda's quiet voice sounded in my mind, interrupting my inner thoughts about Loki, her voice sounded seductive. Her mind pressed into mine and I felt her love and soul. Though her being there felt so normal, her having healed me. "He's just being nice Bucky. Besides he is our servant now for the next 50 years as his sentence. So, you'll have to get use to him being around now." She smiled sweetly, sending me seductive thoughts and pictures of herself in my mind, effectively taking my mind off Loki. I shut up and just listened as we arrived at the great hall.

Once breakfast was over, Thor and Sif took us all on a personal tour of Asgard, furthering our tour of yesterday. Loki left for Wakanda to guard Amelia. We all did several activities as well, from training sessions to sailing to riding in the countryside. The tour lasted well into the next day as we were all having fun. Thor did have to continue with royal duties, leaving the touring aspect to Sif.

The third day we were there, Wanda and I were enjoying a day of rest and just taking in the breeze on the balcony, cuddling on the couch and talking about everything and anything that came to mind. Soon someone came to Wanda and my chambers, requesting our presences in the Throne room for an important matter. "I'll get it." Wanda murmured, standing and sauntering away to the door.

Loki, back from Wakanda, came to sit on a chair, joining us. Wanda joined me on the bench again, leaning against me. "So, what have you come to tell us Loki?" I asked.

Loki crossed his arms, leaning back against the chair, "It's about the Infinity Stones. Tony has arrived with Dr. Strange and the Ancient One. It seems that Dr. Strange and the Ancient One switch off as keepers of the Time Stone if either of them is out doing business in the universe. Though since Amelia's need of the Time Stone, they both thought it necessary that they be there for her. T'Challa is here as well with the Space and Power Stones, since the Wakandan council agreed, albeit reluctantly, to allow the stones to come here. Which is why I am back in Asgard

"Thor got permission from the Asgardian council to bring the Aether out of its vault. However, they only agreed to do so if the ceremony to awaken Amelia is done here in Asgard. Both the Wakandan council and T'Challa agreed unanimously with them, as Asgard is the safest place to have all six stones together during the ceremony, especially after what happened with Thanos less than a week ago. Because T'Challa is here with the two stones, Amelia is back as well, carried by her friend and confident, Paul."

"Did they say anything else about me and Wanda being there?" I asked.

"Yes, being that Wanda has the Mind Stone infused inside her, she'll be the one to help awaken the sleeping dragon, pardon my pun. Once you touch her, Wanda, the Mind Stone should be restored and the combined powers of all six stones should be able revive her while working in tantum with her dragon status. The ceremony is to take place in about two hours." Loki sat back, relaxed and enjoying the breeze coming from the sea.

"Two hours… Hmmm… Why not now?" I asked, narrowing my eyes, curious.

Loki hmphed, shaking his head, "I'm not completely sure myself, but I think it has to do with secrecy. Only the Wakandan and Asgardian councils know as do we who know of Amelia and the infinity stones. No one must know about this. As you both know and as does everyone who knows of them, the collection of all six Infinity Stones in one place must be kept secret at all cost. Even on their own prowess, they are too powerful. Their convergence, as is any other time when all six are together, is monumental. As far as I know and remember, the last time all six were together like this was over 2800 years ago and that was here in Asgard. Long before I was even born, I might add. A long time if you ask me.

"Not only that, but Lady Shuri has gone back to Wakanda to rule in her brother's stead as his cover here. The excuse she must go on is that T'Challa is here to talk about Earth's entry into the realm councils between Midgard and Asgard. A reasonable excuse if you ask me. With the Ancient One already laying low in New York, her absence will go completely unnoticed as she has someone to take care of her place while she is here. Her excuse about being gone is that she's going on vacation for several days. Most think her slightly odd, yet sweet. No one will miss her absence." Loki finished, relaxing into his chair.

"Well, I'm sure Pietro will have to deal with the separation for now. Besides… He needs some time to think things over, to consider his relationship with Shuri. If they do eventually get together, which I am sure they will do quite soon, he'll be future prince consort to Wakanda…" Wanda thought out loud, a small smile coming to her face.

Loki chuckled, "Seems you thought this through Lady Wanda. Tea?" Wanda and I nodded. Loki went off to prepare tea, as Wanda and I discussed our wedding. An hour and a half later, Loki lead us out the door.

I will see you all next chapter!

Yours truly,

WS. Z.