Here is chapter 21. There will be a small time jump in this chapter. This chapter will cover Civil War.
The week that followed the announce retirement of the Avengers caused a shock wave of surprise and fear in the US and parts of the world. The US Congress debated for 5 days before having the vote. Americans were not happy in general when it was announce the US would sign the Registration Act. President Ellis had recieved a lot of political pressure from both houses and several world leaders. So one week after the UN approved the Registration Act President Ellis signed the Bill and announced Secretary Ross would fly Vienna for the official signing of the Registration Act.
Fury and some of the Avengers watched the press conference and saw the smug look on Ross's face. Steve and those with him plus the Barton family had go bags packed and ready in case Ross came after them.
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Two weeks later in Vienna several world leaders or their representatives met to sign the Act. T'Chaka did not go but sent a letter of protest. Fury and Coulson had gone as representatives of SHIELD. Neither wanted to be there but the World Council ordered them there.
Steve and his group all sat and watched the signing. None of them cared for it but wanted to see if the bombing happen.
"I still can't believe the US went along with this." said an annoyed Clint.
He and Laura came over to watch it with Steve and Natasha. Wanda didn't want to and was entertaining the 4 kids.
"I know. Phil text me the other day and said that the line for the Captain America exhibit at the Smithsonian was lined up around the block. They are having record breaking sales on all of the Avenger merchandise in stores." Natasha told them.
"Well maybe it will be easier to get the US to pull out with Ellis's approval rating dropping. Congress took a big hit also." announced Laura.
They continued to talk and watch TV. They were just finishing up when the bombing happened. Steve took out his phone and called T'Challa.
"T'Challa, it's Steve. I assume you were watching the coverage in Vienna also." asked Steve.
"Yes, my father, James and I were all watching. If they try to blame James we will be ready with a press release from our Embassy in DC that SGT James Barnes was sitting with myself and my father when the bombing accord." informed T'Challa.
"Thank you my friend and thank your father as well. You have done a great thing helping Bucky. I just wish he would be able to walk around free instead of in hiding like the rest of us." Steve told him.
There was a beep on Steve's phone letting him know someone else was trying to call him. He said his good byes and asked T'Challa to let Bucky know he would call him later.
"Rogers." answered Steve.
"Steve it's Tony. Did you catch the coverage in Vienna?" asked Tony.
"Yea, just got off the phone with T'Challa. Bucky was sitting with him and his father at the time of the bombing. If Bucky is accused then they will release a statement clearing him of any wrong doing." answered Steve.
"OK, glad to hear it. Just a heads up. I been hearing that Ross has been petitioning to have any that refuses to sign made a criminal and arrested, regardless if they have retired and your at the top of his list along with Bruce." commented Tony.
"Thanks for the heads up Tony. We all have go bags packed and are ready to leave at a moments notice." said Steve.
"Lets hope it doesn't come to that but if it does I'm flying out there right away and we all are leaving." said Tony.
The two talked a couple more minutes before hanging up. Steve and the other talked not really watching the TV. All agreed that Ross would not stop till he had them all.
They were all eating dinner when there was breaking news. An hour after officials in Vienna announced the bombing was committed by the Winter soldier, James Barnes that Wakanda's King had a statement released that James Barnes was in Wakanda receiving treatment. It was part of a deal reached between President Ellis, the US Attorney General and Captain Steven Grant Rogers to help SGT Barnes. The statement went on to explain at the time of the bombing SGT Barnes was watching the conference on TV with him and the Prince.
This of course messed up several peoples plans. Helmut Zemo saw his plan to break up the Avengers go down in smoke. What was worse his hiding place in Siberia was raided by SHIELD 2 days later. All the Winter Soldiers in Cryo were sent to the RAFT for life and Zemo was put on trial for the bombing and other crimes. He was then sent to the raft.
Ross was pissed because he hope to use the bombing to further his own agenda to have the Avengers under his control or in prison. He had other plans. He would get his way.
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The two months that Steve, Natasha, their kids and Wanda had been at the farm had been good. They got the twins enrolled in the local High School and Wanda had enrolled in the local Community Collage.
Steve had worked with their farm hand to get the place ready for cattle. He also helped Clint turn part of his land to hay fields. That was till the snow came. Then he helped his friend with some projects he had.
Natasha was stuck waiting for the twins to come. She was miserable but couldn't wait. Normally she would be scared but with the arrival of James and Sarah she felt better about having the babies.
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It was Christmas Day at the Rogers farm. All the Avenger had shown up for Christmas a few days ago and Phil, Fury and Hill had arrived that morning.
All the men were currently outside watching the kids and a few of the adults have a snowball fight. Clint, Rhodes and Pietro had joined the Kids while Steve, Fury, Phil, Tony and Bruce sat on the porch drinking eggnog and talking.
"Nick what do you hear from Washington?" asked Steve.
Fury replied "Not much good. A lot of the public is upset about the Registration. Some are mad at you because you all abandoned them. Most of those don't like the Registration either but they feel you should have signed.
As for the politicians. Well the Presidents approval rating dropped a bunch along with Congress's. While you and the other Avengers went up some for standing up for what you believe in.
Ross is still trying have you forced to sign even if you have retired. He is saying that you are all out of the oversite of the government and there is nothing stopping you from breaking the law. Several Senators and Congressman are backing him."
Bruce asked "Is currently looking for us?"
"If he is, it is not with SHIELD resources. He could have the FBI or CIA looking but I have not heard anything." answered Phil.
"Ross has stopped at the Tower a couple times demanding to know where you all are located. He has made a few threats against me and Rhodes. He even threatened to make things difficult for Stark Industries. I turned around and filed a restraining order through the courts. It may have not made the news but Ross got in some trouble over it." informed Tony.
They all turned watched when the kids all tackled Clint and Rhodes decided he was to old and joined the others on the porch.
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Laura had taken over Natasha's kitchen because was two close to giving birth. She was joined by Pepper who turned out was 4 months pregnant herself. Laura, Wanda and Maria were preparing Christmas dinner. The main topic of conversation was the expected arrival of the 3 babies.
Natasha who was around 8 and a half months pregnant just said she was tired of being pregnant and she was not letting Steve touch her again.
"I find it hard to believe that Natasha. You two almost got caught a couple times red handed in your offices at the Compound." laughed Maria.
Everyone else busted up laughing too. Natasha just mumbled in Russian while glaring at her friend.
"Remind me again why I am friends with you." said an irritated Natasha. Which set off another rounds of laughter.
"I say she will be the first to initiate when she is cleared." popped off Laura.
"Your lucky Steve locked up all my knives and guns." replied Natasha.
This set off more laughing. They then started asking Pepper about her pregnancy. Pepper told them that her and Tony were excited and couldn't wait. She also told them that they had a small private wedding but would have a more formal one once the baby was born.
They then asked Wanda about her prospects about marriage and kids.
"Not anytime soon. I am happy concentrating on my studies and we don't know if we will need to go further into hiding. I would be more worried about Sarah." answered Wanda.
This brought about a groan from Natasha. When Pepper and Maria turned to her she had to explain.
"She got suspended for three days when a boy wouldn't take no for an answer and she punched him." replied Natasha. "If the boy hadn't been out cold and in the nurses office James probably have joined her. We had a meeting with the principal and Steve was furious."
"What happen?" asked Pepper.
"We show up and the boys parents were demanding she be expelled. Well I was mad but I promise Steve to hold my temper. We when the boys parents started questioning are parenting Steve lost it and told them they need think about there own. He told them when a girl says no it means no, not get more aggressive with his pursuit and if their son ever grab his daughter rear end again he would break both the boys arms before having the sheriff arrest the boy for sexual assault." explained Natasha. "Sarah got suspended for 3 days the boy for 2 weeks for grabbing Sarah's butt. His parents were mad because he is some big football star and it was his senior year. James heard Sarah was not the first girl he didn't take no from the first time."
"Will this cause James and Sarah any trouble at school?" asked Pepper.
Wanda answered "No the kid is a jerk and not as popular as he thinks. From what I heard in town the parents aren't that well liked either. He just happens to be really good in football."
After another hour of talking the food was finished and the guys rounded up the kids and got the two younger ones cleaned up. Dinner was loud affair as everyone enjoyed being together again. When dinner was done they exchanged presents that had not been given out that morning.
Natasha had gotten up to her husbands protest to get her something to drink. She was halfway to the kitchen when her water broke. Steve jumped up when she gave a cry when a contraction hit. With in a half an hour Natasha and Steve were back in the delivery room.
At 4:03 AM and 4:08 AM Anastasia Laura and Margret Natalia Rogers were born. Both had their father's blond hair but Steve and Natasha thought they would have Natasha's eye color. Once they cleaned up and Natasha was ready everyone got to come meet the two knew Rogers.
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Natasha and the babies had been home a week and the family was getting in a routine. Both James and Sarah helped their parents during the day so they could get some rest. Because of the birth of the babies everyone except Fury, Coulson and Hill stuck around.
Everyone was sitting around eating lunch when Steve's secure cell phone rang. He got up from the table and took the call. When he came back in a couple minutes later he told James and Sarah to watch the babies a few minutes. He had the adults meet him in the living room were he turned the TV on. Every one listened as Ross spoke.
Ross stepped up to the podium and spoke. "It has been decided that those who refused to sign the Registration Act here in the US will have till the end of the week or face criminal charges. It's time for those who think they are above the law to learn that their actions have consequences. SHIELD and other agencies will start bring them in were they will be charged. These enhanced individuals are a danger to others and must be placed under government control. It's time to let our police handle the criminals with out the dangers of masked vigilantes putting people in danger. That is the end of my statement. I will now be taking a few questions."
"What about the Avengers? They have all reported to SHIELD that they were retiring?" asked the MSNBC reporter.
"They will need to register so that the government can ensure they are actually retired and not acting in secret. The Avengers are dangerous. Even when they were partnered with SHIELD they caused damage and got people injured during missions." answered Ross.
Another reporter asked a question but Steve was already turning the TV off. "Well Ross finally got his way. Clint we need to get our farms looked after and be ready to leave before the weeks end. I would say the sooner the better as it wouldn't surprise me if Ross didn't come for us before the deadline."
Tony spoke "I will head back to the Tower and pack then be back here with a Quinjet. If Rhodes flies a second one we should be able to carry a bunch of your stuff with us. We have a few days. Take it and pack what you want."
4 days later both farms were abandon. Pepper who was not part of the Avengers would stay the CEO of Start Industries and help make sure that the farms would be in good shape when the Rogers and Bartons were able to return home.
So things are not going good for the government with people. Zemo also didn't get what he wanted and was caught earlier due to the information give to Fury by James and Sarah. I know it is not Christmas time but I thought it would be a great time for them all to get together. So for what happen to Sarah. I personally do not know of this happening but I have seen plenty of those who thing they are big football players they can do what they want. For the most part James and Sarah settled in just fine. As for Steve's reaction. I believe any father would react the same way if someone sexually assaulted his daughter. So the new twins have arrived. The next chapter will have a big time jump. We are coming close to the ending of the story.