Hello everybody and welcome back to "To Eternity, My Witch". This is the chapter where we see invasion from Ragnar happen! As I said in the last chapter, this one is the one where we get into the nitty gritty. Hope y'all like it!

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Chapter 12 Invasion after

~Bucky's POV. (One week later) ~

I fiddled with my armor for the third time this morning. Today was the day. The triple wedding. Thor and T'Challa had decided to have the wedding and the reception in Asgard as Wakanda was still recovering the damages from the war Thanos had brought to them. Many in Wakanda were forgiving towards the Avengers and what they had to heal through and what they had to deal with. Though with the issues with other countries, mostly those who opposed the Avengers and what they stood for, getting on their tails for harboring criminals according to the Accords, all the Avengers, the Wakandan Council, and the Asgardian Council all felt it would be safest to have the wedding separate from earth to prevent disaster.

Even though the Accords had been trashed and the Avengers had been legally released, most countries had forgiven the Avengers. Most people in those countries were forgiving, but the Wakandan and Asgardian councils thought it best to move the wedding to Asgard for safety reasons. Someone could still be out there from HYDRA or the KGB who would want any one of the Avengers dead. Thus, Steve, Tony, Scott, Sam, Thor, Loki, Pietro, Link, Stefan, and I were in Thor's royal receiving chambers preparing. Stefan came over and helped me clasp the cape on right.

"There, my boy. Stop worrying, you look handsome. Besides, you shouldn't be fiddling with it." Stefan smiled, his unnaturally natural dark forest green hair having been brushed and mossed back into a handsome way, a golden circlet from Reslutia adoring his head, indicating his royal status as king. It was still surprising to see on a man, green hair without dying it. Stefan looked over to Steve and Tony both doing what I had just done. Stefan, who we all learned by now, was always calm, collected, and wise beyond time, went over to Steve and then to Tony, helping them to calm down and to fix their capes as he had with me.

Sam and Scott were dressed in typical Asgardian armor, both groomsmen. They were joking around about how they were now officially Asgardians. Clint sat in a chair, gold and silver armor adorned him, indicating that he was best man and father to Pietro and Wanda. He looked like royalty, though he lacked the typical circlet that would indicate so. Pietro had on silver armor as did Peter, both young, yet accepted as groomsmen and Asgardian warriors. And now officially as Avengers. Though Pietro now had on a golden courting circlet, a gift given to him by Shuri.

I was nervous, even though it was just my wedding. I regarded the mirror, my arm on display as part of my armor, but my attention was diverted when Thor stormed in wearing his royal armor, wielding Mjolnir and his new axe which he had officially named Trygve. He laughed, seeing how nervous Steve, Tony, and I were. "What nervousness is this you three? It's not as if the women you're marrying are strangers. Besides… I was just checking up make sure you all are going to be ready in less than two hours, as the procession starts then. The guests are still arriving, and Loki is about to finish the great hall for the reception."

Steve asked, "Have you talked with the women, Thor?"

Thor shook his head, a knowing smile on his face, "No, but I heard Loki was on his way there to speak with them. He'll be coming here to prepare once he's done speaking with them." He sat down comfortably, setting down Mjolnir and Trygve on the table in front of him. Steve came over to sit, arms on his knees, nervous. Thor smirked, "Hey Cap. How about you try to pick up Mjolnir and Trygve?"

Steve smirked, his nervousness slightly dissipating, "I thought we alright established that Thor?" He sat back, relaxing a bit. "How about you Buck? Why not try your hand at picking them up?"

"No, I…" I started, yet the other men interrupted, causing a racket, and put up an argument, to which I could not dispute. "Fine. I will try." I walked over to Mjolnir, not expecting anything to happen. I reached out my left hand and grasped the handle, lifting it. The hammer felt light in my grasp, like an extension of my armor, causing Thor to frown, his eyebrow raising in surprise.

Sam and Scott gasped, whereas Steve, Pietro, Peter, Link, and Stefan simply smiled. I did some swords play with the hammer before I picked up Trygve in my right, doing double duty. I smiled before handed them back to a frowning Thor, who was now all bent out of shape over it.

That is when Loki arrived in the room. He hmphed and delivered a message for Steve, before sulking over to a corner to shoot death glares to everyone and anything.

Wanda's POV.

I sat in front of the mirror as Amelia did my hair in a beautiful updo that complimented my dress and my face. Laura prepared my makeup as Amelia did my hair. Rin and Kagome did Natasha and Zelda and Thalia did Pepper. Shuri prepared the bouquets for us all. Sif was there to direct her maids to prepare the bridesmaids' dresses. Pepper, Natasha, and I chatted with them all about the wedding in two hours. Lila was preparing herself as well.

I was nervous, butterflies in my stomach as I thought of James, causing me to blush. In less than three hours, we would be officially married. As I thought of him a few red hexes in the shape of roses went off, causing Amelia and the others to smile in my direction. Laura gently probed my shoulder, smiling, "What's got you all happy, Wan?"

I turned red, "Nothing!" I said far too quickly, turning my head to look at nothing in particular. The others noticed.

Nat smiled teasingly, "You just set off red rose hexes above our heads, Wan. You also blushed as you did. You were thinking about something."

"Ugh! Fine. I was thinking of James." I mumbled out turning my head quickly to Nat, causing Amelia to growl and lightly poke my head, ordering me to be still as she finished my hair.

Natasha smiled, "Well… seems someone has the hots for Buck. You give it to him good later Wan. You both deserve it." My eyes went wide with embarrassment.

Amelia smiled, chuckling, "Now, now, Nat…" I sighed in relief, but stiffened again when Amelia smirked teasingly, "With that kind of suggestion, Wanda may be in the mood to do it all night once she sees the bed." She laughed when I ducked my head as I turned beet red at Amelia's unveiled suggestion.

That's when Zelda rolled her eyes, clearly blushing at how open we were about the talk, changed the subject, "Hey Laura, what are you and Clint having Cooper and Lila doing for the wedding?"

Laura smiled at Zelda as she worked on my makeup, "Lila is announcing the brides to the guests and the grooms, which will entail her to run down the aisle to do so. Cooper will be with Nathaniel and their grandparents. Even though both he and Nathaniel been quite the ones to become everyone's friends, both are still too young. Same goes for Lila. Clint and I want our children to be as separated from the Avengers as possible, outside friendships and family events like this." Zelda smiled, nodding. Laura finished my makeup and went over to grab my dress.

Natasha smiled as Rin and Kagome finished her makeup and hair. "Thank you, Rin and Kagome."

"No problem, Nat. Besides it's our pleasure to help. You look beautiful." Kagome smiled. They helped her into her dress. Rin fussed over the veil and nodded as she finished, "You look gorgeous Nat." Zelda and Thalia finished up with Pepper and Amelia and Laura finished up with me. They all went over to grab their dresses before doing their makeup.

I wondered over to the window to overlook the Asgardian city. Beautiful. I looked down to my stomach and touched it gently. I hadn't yet started to show. The twins grew inside me, causing me to smile, remembering the night after Amelia told us the news. Bucky and I were elated and we had talked about it privately before we had dinner at Paul and Titania's ranch.

*Flashback*

I finished in the bathroom and made my way back to Buck's and my room in a red and black silk robe with a dragon on it that Laura had purchased for me the week before. Bucky sat on the edge of the bed facing the window, dressed only in his boxers. I had trimmed his hair and surprisingly he asked to have it colored as he was starting to have sun-bleaching happening. He was deep in thought from what I could figure out and he hadn't noticed that I returned. I read his thoughts. He was thinking about the future.

Smirking, I took off my robe and wanted to surprise him in the most pleasant way possible. All I had on underneath my robe way my bra and underwear, a risqué pair I bought in secret two days ago. They showed off my body in a seductive way. A strapless, see-through lace bra and a matching thong underwear. And with all quietness, I walked over to Bucky and in front of him. He reeled back, surprised, as he stared at me with shocked yet lust-filled eyes.

I smiled seductively, as I walked forward slowly, saying, "Thinking of our daughters, Buck?"

Buck stammered, looking me up and down, "No… Yes… I don't… I don't know…" He was too stunned at my actions… and my body… to say much more. I smiled as I sensed heightening arousal and lust, seeing it in his eyes, the way he held himself, giving me all I needed to know at what he was thinking. And feeling.

"Well… whatever you were thinking about being it Brenna or Lena… or… something else… Put it out of your mind, James. Think only of me." I smiled wickedly as I pushed him onto his back as I straddled him, feeling his desire pressed against me. He was too dumbfounded to do much aside from stare up at me in awe and lust.

"Have I again silenced my soldier?" I chuckled, having put an emphasis on the word "my". I leaned down and pecked his lips before I hovered over him, looking down at his gentle gaze. I gently slide my hands up his uncovered chest as he watched me without stopping me, his desire rising quickly as was mine, a moan coming out of him. I slid my hands to his shoulders as I closed the distance between us. With a flick of my wrist, I used hexes to turn the lights off before I used my powers to lift us off the bed into the air. Buck quietly gasped but focused on me as he did, nervous that we were floating.

I simply smiled seductively as I reached back unclasping my bra, before slipping it off and dropping it to the floor. He stared at me wide eyes, surprised at my boldness in seduction. I then used my powers to take off my panties. He smiled on, as our bodies rubbed against each other. He let out hisses and gasps as I moved, indicating he was enjoying everything that I was doing.

Slowly I took his boxers off until we were both bare as the day we were born. I still had us floating in the air, as I was using my powers. Straddling him, I stared down at Buck as he looked back at me in love and lust, his harden length I could feel against my thigh. I had my hands on his shoulders, pinning him down, even though we both knew he was far stronger than I, knowing he could easily overpower me in moments.

He quickly pulled me to himself, kissing me as he slid his hands down my sides, shamelessly allowing them to roam, one warm, one cold. He soon he twisted his body flipping me to my back, causing me to squeak in surprise. He pinned me beneath him as I gazed up at him in love. Needless to say, we hardly got any sleep that night.

*End Flashback*

I blushed at the memory yet smiled. Again, I had set off harmless, little fireworks with my powers, letting all around me I was again thinking of James. I was brought out of my musings when a knock at the door sounds. We all looked at the noise, "I'll get it," Sif shouted, as she walked to the door. Opening it, Sif found a blushing Loki who stood there with a sheepish grin on his face. Clearly, he was intimidated with ten women in front of him, eight of which were either trained soldiers, gifted warriors, or queens or a combination of the three.

"Well… Loki… What do you have to report?" Natasha asked, eyebrow raised. He looked at her with a look of fear.

"Well… obviously, like all of us men are when there are weddings… Nervous… giddy… They all look forward to seeing you all in an hour." Loki answered, tense yet checky.

"How are the decorations? Are all the guests here safely? Are they all prepared for the guests in the banquet hall?" I asked, turning to face him from the window.

Loki smiled, waving a hand to dispel me fears, "Yes, all is ready, decorations, banquet hall, and throne room. Most of the guests have arrived, Wanda. Just a few stragglers, but soon they'll all be here." He gapped at me, clearly loving seeing my apparent beauty.

I smiled nodding, hexing the windows open further to allow the breeze to come through. "Thank you, Loki. You're dismissed to get ready." I ordered, dismissing him gently. He bowed respectfully and left. I smiled when I felt the breezes. I needed it, to relax my nerves. I'm just getting married. Nothing to be nervous or anxious about. But why do I have these butterflies in my stomach…

"So, Wanda…" Laura began, effectively getting my attention, "What are you going to do about your powers? Amelia, will they affect the twins?" Laura directed the second question at the dragon.

"No, her powers shouldn't affect them in the slightest. They may very well become useless as your pregnancy gets further and further along, Wanda. And you won't be able to use them either because of that reason. One thing that does concern me is if your daughters will inherit your powers through the pregnancy." Amelia said, raising a brow at me as I nodded.

Zelda interjected into Amelia's explanation, "Yes, I remember when I was pregnant with Shane, that my magic was somewhat useless for the first three months, and it went completely absent after month four until I gave birth. I wouldn't be surprised if your powers will be absent as well, Wanda." I nodded at the blonde Hyrulian, who sported a beautiful smile.

Laura nodded, understanding. Looking at the clock, she noted the time. 3:05pm, according to Asgardian time. 55 minutes to the wedding. "Hey now, let's get you brides finished before we get dressed. We have less than an hour to get ready and I want to be ready." Laura declared, helping Amelia to get me into my dress. Natasha was already in her dress because of Rin and Kagome. Thalia and Zelda helped Pepper.

Once we were all ready, we got into position. The bridesmaids' dresses were all gold silk and lace, floor length, A line dresses with deep scooping backs, with white Swarovski crystals and diamonds embedded into the skirts and bodices. Amelia's dress was the only one who had an addition to it. A deep purple and royal blue sash that went from her right shoulder to her left hip before it wrapped around her waist again and spread out to be a half shirt over her right hip, an indication of her royal status.

Sif's dress differed as well, a green and white snake that was sown into the dress, the tail starting at the train and ending with the head near the left shoulder. Her dress was a beautiful lavender that accented the snake perfectly in typical royal Asgardian style. The Asgardian Queen crown sat upon her head.

All had circlets the same as Amelia's, with Amelia's holding the Eternity Gem. Depending on if they were married, the gems they had were rubies. If they were single, they held sapphires. The seven bridesmaids were to make a wall as they proceeded down the aisle before splitting, Amelia leading.

When they were prepared, they had 20 minutes to go. Sif arrived back from finishing the bouquets, announcing, "Ready! We're ready! The men are making their way to the alter in 5 minutes giving us fifteen to get to the door. Ready?"

I bit my lip, butterflies in my stomach again as I went to the door. Natasha, sensing it, came over to me and pulled me into a hug carefully. "It's alright, Wanda. Relax. In an hour, you will be James' wife. You look beautiful and will knock him off his feet."

I felt my nerves calm at Nat's words, "Thank you, Nat. You look beautiful as well. Steve will not be able to stop looking at you." We pulled apart, Natasha blushing.

"Thank you, Wan," Natasha smiled.

"Come! We have to be ready!" Sif ordered, the time now being 3:45pm. 15 minutes until the wedding. Sif lead the brides outside her rooms with the bridesmaids. I was in the middle, Natasha to my right and Pepper to my left. Amelia would lead us as the royal bridesmaid, a matron, a queen. To Amelia's right, her daughters Rin, Kagome, and Zelda also matrons. To her left, Shuri, Laura, and Thalia were there, a matron and maids. Sif would join Thor on the throne as Asgardian queen as their wedding was four weeks prior. And with that we were ready.

In the Throne Room Third Person's POV.

Buck shifted on his feet, nervous as ever. His silver and golden armor with his green cape behind him, and his armor clanking as he moved. All guests were here, prepared. Tony was to his right fidgeting with his bracers, his blue cape. Steve to his left, also shifting on his feet his silver armor glimmering with his red cape. The groomsmen were on their lefts, in order, Clint, Stefan, Pietro, Peter, Loki, Link, Sam, and Scott.

Thor stood behind the grooms, his staff (an indication of his royalty in Asgard passed down from his ancestors) and Trygve in hand. He had gifted Steve Mjolnir to hold on his belt. He had also fashioned and made a blade for Buck, which he had on his belt. In moments, Wanda would be walking in with Natasha and Pepper, all three behind the wall of bridesmaids before they were given away in marriage.

Soon the music kicked up, causing James, Steve, and Tony to stand straight, as the guests stood. Lila announced loudly, "The brides have come! Prepare the altar! For they are ready!" She danced down in a beautiful sky-blue dress as she announced the brides as two Asgardian warriors opened the doors. According to the Asgardian custom.

Buck stood ramrod straight, Steve clinched and unclenched Mjolnir's handle, Tony shifted on his feet trying to see Pepper behind the bridesmaids.

Wanda regarded Buck. So gorgeous in his armor and cape with the sword at his hip, his arm clearly on display as well. He stood tall watching ramrod straight while clenching and unclenching his fist around his sword's pommel. This is it! I am soon to be his wife! Wanda thought happily, blushing at her comment.

Tony did his best to see Pepper as we advanced down the aisle. Steve was shifting now, wanting to see Natasha behind the bridesmaids. Wanda looked down at her dress. Sif had added some red thread design to show off her powers without anyone knowing unless looking down at a specific way.

Once they hit the midway point to the throne, the bridesmaids parted, allowing Wanda, Natasha, and Pepper to step through, giving James, Steve, and Tony first looks to see their brides. Steve was crying yet he had a wide smile on his face when he saw Natasha. Tony stared in awe at Pepper. James stared at Wanda in shocked, stunned awe, tears in his eyes. Wanda blushed seeing his desire to be her husband.

Wanda stepped in front of James, Natasha in front of Steve, and Pepper in front of Tony. Neither touching as for Asgardian tradition. Thor shouted after the bridesmaids got into position to his right, "Being that there are three couples, and that they're all Avengers, friends and comrades of mine, I will do one at a time. Alright? That is to recognize each union properly in Asgard and on Earth. I will start with Tony and Pepper."

Wanda and James smiled, as did Nat and Steve, they watched as Thor walked over to the couple to their left. He smirked, "Who gives this maiden to be wed to this warrior?"

Pepper's father smiled, stepping forward, "Her mother and I do."

Pepper smiled at her father and hugged him, before turning back to Tony and Thor. Thor smiled and after reciting vows and exchanging rings that he and Stefan forged themselves, and saying "I do," Thor had them kneel before him.

"Being that you made this commitment before us all and these witnesses, none can doubt your joining. By the authority vested in me, by… I guess… me and God on high, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Tony, you may kiss your bride."

Thor gestured for them to rise. Tony brought up Pepper's veil, Thalia and Rin fixing it down before he paused, simply transfixed by Pepper's lovely face and beautiful form in the dress. Pepper smiled, impatient, pulled him into a kiss by laying a hand behind his head and pulling him close. This kiss lingered for a few seconds before they parted.

Laughing, Thor turned the couple to the crowd and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stark!"

"Alright Tony! You're a married man!" Steve shouted, causing Wanda and Natasha to giggle.

Tony smirked, "You're up next Cap."

"Indeed." Thor waved for Pepper and Tony to sit with their families. As he walked over to Steve and Natasha, Thor whispered to Wanda, "You are radiant, Wanda."

Warmth rushing to her checks, Wanda smiled embarrassingly. Having Thor perform her and Bucky's ceremony would be wonderful. He was so charming and kind to be doing so. He was so sweet.

With Clint and James as best men, Thor performed a similar ceremony for Steve and Natasha. When Thor asked them to repeat the vows, they spoke in Russian, as Natasha had taught Steve over the last few months. Steve had his right hand pressed against Natasha's left hand. They had now come together, their union as husband-and-wife seconds away.

After Thor repeated his pronouncement, declaring them a wedded couple, he turned them to towards the crowd and said, "These two have had long roads and now they have waited another five years for this day. I present to you all, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Roger. Though after this finally ceremony, we'll have a feast to end all others."

Everyone cheered, raising to their feet, most clapping, some children leaped into the air. "Now," Thor continued, the crowd quieting as he turned to Steve, "You may kiss your bride."

Steve lifted Natasha's veil, pausing only to allow Laura to smooth it out. Then without a moment's hesitation, Steve kissed Natasha, wrapping his arms around her waist. Steve spun her around several times before he set her down and pulled back, gazing at her with love. Natasha giggled, both her and Steve smiling. Pure joy, simply pure joy to be joined.

Thor laughed heartily as he pulled out a book from his belt, handing it to Steve, "Paul came to me the other day about this. Asking me to return it to you from a friend, Steve."

Steve took the journal and he and Natasha held the book lovingly, faces beaming. Natasha sat with Tony and Pepper as Steve joined Wanda and Bucky as the best man. Thor turned to Bucky and Wanda, who was stiff and tense. Now it was their turn.

As soon as Steve took his place, Thor took his place in front of them, arms crossed and somber, "I am afraid that, my friends and fellow Avengers, that I am unable to perform your ceremony."

James took a step back, hand going to his sword, growling, "What?! Why?"

"Being that T'Challa, Stefan, Amelia, and I are all royalty, we've decided in secret to allow someone else far more suited to take my place."

Thor stepped down to join the other groomsmen, while Clint walked forward, taking Thor's place in front of them, face beaming.

Wanda, tears in her eyes, squeaked out, "Papa?"

"Yes," Clint smiled at James and Wanda, "Thor, Amelia, Stefan, and T'Challa thought I would be the perfect one to do your ceremony. They gave me an offer which I couldn't refuse: the offer to marry my daughter and future son-in-law. Especially when Natasha gave me the glare of death and several death threats alongside of that glare." At that mention, said person sent a death glare to Clint along with a growl, causing those around to see and hear her to giggle in nervous laughter.

Wanda and Bucky smiled. Clint had them face each other and having them intertwine their left hands and forearms, a typical Chronicler Dragon custom in a wedding ceremony. James was nervous having his arm in the open and used for such a purpose; however, Clint reassured him saying it would lead to an amazing and unique gift.

After going through the vows, Clint then placed a special rope which was made by Amelia and Stefan, around their intertwined hands and forearms. It looked just like a miniature dragon with multicolored scales along its body. Doing the ceremony, Clint wasted no time going through all the steps. Clint remembered and marveled still when Amelia explained it to him, the rope was used in wedding ceremonies for dragons. It would leave behind something that would bind their souls. He asked, "Do you James Buchanan Barnes take Wanda Maximoff Barton as your wedded wife?" Clint asked

James, never breaking eye contact with Wanda as he smiled, replied, "I do."

Clint smiled nodding, before he turned to Wanda, "And do you Wanda Maximoff Barton take James Buchanan Barnes to be your wedded husband?"

Wanda smiled broadly, "I most assuredly do." She saw joy in Bucky's eyes.

"Until death do us part." James and Wanda said, as per instructed by Clint. And as they finished speaking the last word, the dragon rope breathed out fire, causing their rings to flash with fire as well before the flames receded inside the bands. The dragon rope continued to breath out fire before the flames descended and consumed it, leaving behind a beautiful golden dragon tattoo where it had been wrapped around their arms.

The tail had wrapped around the rest of James' arm and left a golden tail tattoo around his metal bicep. Its wings had wrapped around Wanda's upper arm. Wanda and James stared in awe as the tattoo that now would be part of them permanently. As one when they wrapped their left arms together. It was one they shared now.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife! Or in terms of dragons, mates! James you may kiss your bride!" Clint announced, smiling.

James lifted and pushed Wanda's veil back as she smiled, pausing to allow Amelia and Zelda to smooth it out. Although he and Wanda weren't ones for massive displays of affection, he kissed her as soon as Amelia was finished, swinging her around like Steve had done with Nat. He then took her in his arms and swung her around before he leaned her back.

The crowd cheered, some whistling, as children leaped into the air. James brought an embarrassed, yet smiling Wanda to a standing position, holding her close, both smiling. Clint laughed despite a tear making its way down his check, as his daughter and son-in-law kissed. He turned them to the crowd, announcing in a voice never heard before, "I present to you all Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes!"

Everyone cheered. Clint, in a surprising way, shouted over the noise, "To the great hall!" James, being on the throne with Wanda, scooped her up and she wrapped her arms around his neck as he led the way. Steve and Nat, Pepper and Tony close behind them as the crowds followed more slowly.

As Bucky brought Wanda to the head table, he set her down and pulled out the chair for her to sit before sitting to her right. Wanda smiled at him, blessed to have him. He has such a heart of gold! He smiled back at her, before she leaned her head against his shoulder. To Bucky's right Steve and Natasha sat and to Wanda's left, Pepper and Tony sat. Wanda leaned up to Bucky's ear, he turned to listened as she spoke, "You looked beyond handsome my Bucky."

Bucky blushed, smiling, whispering back, "You… You are stunning, Wanda!" He kissed her fingers.

Wanda blushed, even though she knew it was a redundant, now that they were officially married. She whispered into his ear, "Thank you. With you beyond handsome husband, are gorgeous. I cannot wait to see how that cape flows when we dance later." Wanda smiled as he looked at her in awe. The tips of their fingers glittered with the tattoo. Though Wanda glanced over to Amelia, sensing her tense aura and worry. However, she couldn't read Amelia's mind, hers was too old and too strong-willed and blocked to read.

Amelia and Stefan were sat with Thor, Sif, T'Challa, and Shuri. Amelia was frowning slightly, looking around every so often, sensing evil about even though it was quite subtle. Why do I feel so uneasy? Stefan… do you feel that? That sense of unease? It came about right after Thor did Steve and Natasha's ceremony…

"Yes… Yes, I do… I cannot tell where exactly it's coming from though. Can you?" He looked around with a masked expression.

No, unfortunately I cannot either. Even with the addition of the Eternity Stone and the Triforce, nothing. The feeling of unease is both near and far. Amelia frowned as she looked up to Stefan.

"Ame, keep your eyes and ears peeled. I feel evil is afoot." Stefan nodded ever so slightly, though he never let out his emotions of unease and fear. Their intimate conversation was interrupted when the banquet was served. It took a good several hours to serve and eat it, along with the dessert, a delicious chocolate dessert.

Soon afterwards, the father-daughter dance was presented on the dance floor. Despite there being three brides, it didn't cause much of an issue. Pepper and her father danced. Stefan and Natasha danced, the former readily accepting Natasha as a daughter. And Clint and Wanda danced, now that Clint was her official adopted father.

"You look radiant, daughter. Green suits you well," Clint smiled, as he twirled Wanda around.

Wanda blushed, smiling though, "Thank you papa."

"I wish I could take away all those bad memories and times of the Raft and your time during HYDRA, Wan. You did not deserve any of it." Clint admitted, a tear escaping his eye, twirling her away to the beat of the music.

Wanda wiped it away as they came together. "Papa, do not cry. Yes, bad things shouldn't happen to innocent people," Wanda stated, referenced to both of their experiences in the Raft and her time at HYDRA. "But we should be able to deal with the circumstances. Yes, I wish we didn't go through those times, but look where we are now." Wanda smiled, both sorrow and happiness in her eye as she locked eyes with Clint. Said person smiled weakly as he pulled her into a hug as the dance ended, crying. He kissed her on the temple and held her close. As he pulled back, he paused to kiss her forehead, just a father would do with his daughter at any age.

"Though I do wish to still protect you Wanda, my daughter, but now you are married and expecting, I'll leave that to James." Clint said as he held her close, though he was smiling now. The crowd clapped as the father-daughter duos bowed to the crowds.

The music kicked back up, causing Clint and Wanda to start to dance again when Bucky came over. "Clint, my wife please?" He asked, bowing to the father-daughter duo.

Clint smiled as he handed Wanda over to Bucky. Clint snickered, being his normal self, "I love you daughter. And James…" Said person paused and raised a brow, as Clint continued, "Love her through and through tonight. You both deserve it." Before he quickly disappeared into the crowd. Wanda ducked her head, going beat red at Clint's innuendo whereas Bucky smiled and chuckled.

He guided her across the dance floor, joining the other people dancing a waltz. Wanda loved the way Buck guided her around the dance, and he knew how to dance well. He never once looked away from her as if he had found the most precious gem ever. "Now that we're officially man and wife doll, I am going to thoroughly love you tonight. Or in other words, devour you." He spoke softly into her ear, causing her to go even redder. The song soon ended and James led Wanda to their table with Steve and Natasha. Pepper and Tony were still dancing though.

As the evening wound down, guests started to leave until only the wedding party was left with the Asgardian servants and guards. Amelia had the eternity gem in her hand as well as another piece of gold, three triangles with a center triangle that was hollow. She leaned against Stefan who had his arm around her protectively. She looked around seeing all three newlyweds dancing to the slow waltz. She was trying her best with Stefan's help to figure out the uneasy feeling.

Clint and Laura were deep in conversation with Thor, Sif, and Bruce, who had found a lady very similar to Natasha, though not as classed as Natasha in skill. The woman kept looking over to Stefan and Amelia, recognition crossing her face. Stefan and Amelia recognized her as well. But she disappeared soon afterwards, probably back to earth. Clint and Laura's children were in bed with the grandparents taking care of them.

Loki was finishing up with the staff before he made his way to Thor. He had a scowl on his face, a hint of concern on his face. He leaned down to whisper into Thor's ear, who brows furrowed in concern. Thor whispered back to Loki before he stood and had three soldiers come forwards. Soon Thor was giving out orders, all in mumbling orders. Scott and Sam were near the dance floor dancing with women.

Amelia and Stefan stood and stepped away from the group to discuss something in Elfish. Stefan frowned as Amelia growled, "Stefan, I am telling you, there is evil afoot and it is close. Very close. What do you think?"

"I don't know… though somehow it seems like a familiar evil… Do you remember Twilight Link, Zelda, and Midna?" Stefan asked, as he eyed the room suspiciously.

"Yes. Too much. Why?" Amelia probed.

"Ganondorf… That's what it feels like. Even though we both know the story how he died, we couldn't be sure that he truly was killed. Even Midna, Link, and Zelda from that realm weren't truly sure he was dead. Zant is dead though, Link of the Twilight Era and Midna made sure of that. Though that's what it feels like." Stefan spoke low, "It's as if he's back, Ganondorf, but it could be a diversion… Perhaps… it's even your son… Josiah…" He never finished his sentence when Thor stood and began to shout orders to his people and… ~BOOM~

A deafening crash sounded, causing everyone to crotch to protect themselves. Moments later, Stefan and Amelia ran over to place themselves between the sound and everyone else. Amelia growled as did Stefan as all the Avengers went into battle stance. The Great Halls' doors flew open at the crash of something booming again. Coming through the portal's wrecked doors fast, several corrupted Twilight denizens ran, killing several Asgardian Warriors, others being injured or held aloft.

Amelia, knowing exactly what they were and who was coming, roared in her draconic way, created a barrier between the enemies and her people, with her being on the outside. She growled, struggling to keep the Triforce with her, the evil presence trying to take it from her. She roared again. The barrier Amelia struggled to create didn't coalesce fully as one corrupted Twili raced through the opening and grabbed Peter by the throat.

"NO!" Amelia screamed, but she was cut off when the menacing presence made himself known. A tall, masked Twili came walking forward down the center of the room. All Avengers did their best to kill the beast which held Peter aloft and was trying to kill him. James held Wanda protectively in his arms as the beast died and released Peter from its hand. Tony rushed forward and dragged Peter to the protective circle the others had made, the barrier now complete. Peter coughed and sputtered, hacking as his throat bruised up.

Natasha stood behind Steve, Tony, Scott, and Sam as Clint protected Peter, Thalia, and Laura. As the menacing stranger came forward towards Amelia, James pushed Wanda behind him as he twisted his arm and pulled out his sword to prepare to fight. The maids and other servants scattered and disappeared further into the palace for safety.

Amelia was growling using the Eternity Gem, which she had fused inside her, to sustain the barrier that protected all her family and the Avengers. Stefan stood tall and strong behind her, a glare that no one had ever seen beyond gracing his face. The Triforce was in Amelia's hand, glowing as the menacing stranger stopped, foreboding and evil looking, as he growled out evilly in a deep rumbling bass, "Do you want to see all your friends die or will you surrender to my hand?" As he spoke, he and Amelia struggled to battle for the Triforce.

The nearby Asgardian warrior who was being dangled up in the air by his threat, croaked out, "Death or surrender? A classic question for a threat."

Amelia growled out, "What do you want… boy?"

"You and that golden treasure. As well as power…" The masked stranger boomed.

Amelia continued to growl, and she ripped the golden treasure apart into three pieces and threw them into the air. The stranger raged yet quieted some as one raced out the doors and disappeared into the night. The other two flew around the room, one flying into Wanda's chest and the other into James' chest. Both gasped and looked down as the glow disappeared from their chest, yet both focused on the action again as soon as the glows disappeared. The barrier disappeared and the interloper slowly advanced on Amelia. Said person sent out a blinding ball of light, straight into Stefan. She also flung the Eternity Gem towards Stefan, who caught it, causing it to disappear from view. She now looked suddenly quite weary.

A dragon-like being appeared above Amelia, trying to help with the ball of light from its mouth, yet it was thrown back against the Great Hall's wall causing the whole room to shudder at the impact. Amelia screamed in pain as the creature disappeared, turning the Realm of Asgard into a Twilight covered landscape. The masked stranger took the angel's spiritual energy and scattered it across the realm. Everyone, aside from James, Wanda, and Amelia, turned into the floating spirits in the twilight, only a haunting teal colored flame indicating where they stood. Shackles and chains appeared on Amelia, causing her to scream out in pain, as the usurper took the light energy of the Light Spirit, Lanayru.

James groaned, pain spreading across his body, bringing his hands to his head as mental pain burned through his mind, bring unwanted memories to his awareness. Wanda scrambled forward, screaming, "James! What's wrong?!" Yet as she touched his arms, she felt burning pain go through her as she felt herself changing as she screamed. James turned to her and tried to reach out to her, though as the pain became too much, he fell to his hands and knees. As he moaned in pain, he felt his body changing, screaming as he fully changed into the form of a wolf. James soon fell unconscious, the pain far too much for him to handle.

Wanda groaned in pain as well, her body changing into an impish form as her hair changed into a red and orange color, held inside a band that was black and teal. Her body had become as twilight colored. Her eyes changed and they had two irises, yellow whites, an orange iris, a smaller red iris, and black pupils. Her ears now long and pointed. She was shocked to see James was now an extremely large black wolf with brown and gray markings on his body. His arm had been transformed as well. If he was standing, his shoulder would be five feet tall. She watched helplessly as chains completely solidified and wrapped around Amelia's wrists, ankles, and neck.

Said woman groaned in pain again, as Wanda shakily stood. Amelia screamed out in Wanda's mind, her eyes wide with fear and horror, "WANDA! RUN! The man is after your power! RUN! RUN DEAR CHILD! RUN!" Wanda's eyes went wide as she became aware of the knowledge that Amelia was giving her of the Twili powers and of Midna. Seeing the interlopers turn towards her, she transported herself away as the masked Twili screamed in rage at her escape.

This chapter is the second longest to date, my readers. We will get further into the story as I get out more chapters for y'all to read. Have a nice Monday or Tuesday wherever you all are.

Until next time,

WS. Z.