DISCLAIMER: I do not own Marvel, Disney, ABC or the Avengers. Just Sera.

Hey guys! Hope you aren't too upset with me for not updating as soon as I had hoped. Because you were all great sports about it, I'm gonna give you four chapters today. Love you all!


"Those dinosaurs were better than last time," Maria said after the movie was over, and we all agreed.

"If I was ever scared, I'd want him to hold me," Bobby said and we all agreed with "AMEN!"

"Well, I better get these two to bed now," I said, picking up the twins. Everyone talked amongst each other as I left the room, and I hummed softly ot the twins.

"Yikes, you guys are getting heavy," I groaned, before a set of arms reached out to relieve me of Callie.

"You really shouldn't be holding them all the time," Dad said smiling.

"They'll learn to walk eventually."

"Just remember, we've got a war to fight tomorrow," Dad said sounding serious, before rolling his eyes.

"I'm gonna smack you upside the head if you make fun of my husbands again."

"I'm just. This should be the last stand, the last fight. But I know that we have one more," He said, looking up quickly.

"And that is going to be difficult," I sighed.

"Intergalactic war? Something we've already done. But this time, I want you in the suit. We have no clue how big and powerful this one is." Dad said as we walked up the stairs to my apartment.

"Dad, I can take care of myself." I said, giving him a look.

"You're my baby girl. Even if I didn't see you grow up, you still seem like a kid to me. And no father wants to watch as his child gets killed. Be careful tomorrow," He said.

"You too," I smiled, taking Callie back from him.

"Pepper, Jane and Darcy watching the kids?" He asked, and I nodded.

"Okay, well… goodnight Sera."

"Goodnight Dad," I said as he kissed my forehead. As I bathed the twins I thought about the upcoming fight. It wasn't going to be easy by any stretch of the imagination.

"I love you two," I said as they splashed around in the tub.

"Mama," Callie said smiling. I smiled back kissing her extended hand and started draining the tub. After they were dry, and changed into their pajamas, I set them in their cribs, turning on the CD of their lullabies. I watched them sleep for a few minutes, before I left the room and gently closed the door. Sighing, I sat down on the couch, feeling restless. I grabbed a crossword book and tried to focus my mind. After ten minutes I was still re reading the same clue and I set it down. Tapping my fingers against the arm, I got up, taking the monitor with me. I went to clean my guns, because that seemed like something I could do without thinking.

After all four were squeaky clean, I sighed, putting them back in the wall safe. I looked around the room and started cleaning up, taking a load of clothes down to the laundry room. After I had 2 loads done, I was still feeling restless, and I growled to myself.

"I just need to clear my head," I said, moving up to the kitchen. Washing every surface I could find, I made a cup of tea and continued cleaning.

"Um, are you okay?" I heard from the doorway as I scrubbed the floor. The chairs were on top of the table, and I was getting a tough spaghetti sauce stain out from underneath the table.

"I'm good," I said, wiping my forehead and continued scrubbing.

"Listen, Sera, you don't have to clean the floors that well," The voice said and I was too busy cleaning to figure out who it was.

"Is there anyone you need to talk to?" They said.

"Nope, just cleaning."

"Right," The voice said, "I'm gonna go then."

It was two minutes later when I found a ladder and started cleaning the ceiling that I heard someone else come in the kitchen.

"Angel, what are you doing?" Steve said, holding the ladder steady.

"Cleaning," I said, wringing out my cloth and continuing to wipe down the ceiling.

"And you just happened to find a ladder to wash the ceiling." He said, as I looked down.

"I may have taken it from the storage closet downstairs. Someone got juice on the ceiling," I said, coming down and taking the bucket from the ledge.

"Sera, you need to sleep." He said, and I groaned, "I can't. This is what I've always done before a big mission. I get restless, I can't sleep, and then I clean the whole house just in case I don't make it and someone has to pack up my stuff."

"Hey, you better not plan on dying tomorrow," He joked, pulling me towards him by my waist.

"I just can't clear my head enough to sleep." I sighed, laying my head on his chest. He smoothed down my hair I a comforting manner, as I focused on breathing.

"Hey," He said, getting my attention, "I've got an idea." He took my hand, and led me out of the kitchen, down the hallway and towards the training facility.

"So you have two choices. Hit me, or dance with me?" He smiled.

"Can I have both?" I joked, laughing.

"Okay, first we box." He said, as he got into the ring. I put on gloves, cause no matter how hard I tried, I wouldn't be able to really injure him.

"So, you're mad?" He asked, as I took a stance. He had boxing pads on his hands and I smiled.

"Those aren't going to help you," I teased, as I started punching. He smiled, blocking me easily, but not watching my feet as I swept up in a roundhouse.

"Oooh, Steve! Are you okay?" I asked, kneeling beside his fallen form.

"You know, when Clint said you didn't seem like yourself, I thought maybe she needs to spar. Now I'm thinking that wasn't a good plan," He chuckled, holding his head.

"Sparring usually involves someone getting hurt," I teased, assessing the bruise on his head.

"That should be gone in a few hours." He smiled, before tackling me to the mat, as I shrieked.

"You cheat, I thought we weren't wrestling," I laughed, maneuvering out of his hold. He chased me around the ring, tackling me and barely letting me escape. He finally swept my feet out from under me and I fell backwards in shock.

"Are you okay? Did I hurt you?" He asked, grabbing my head, and checking me over for injuries. I smiled up at him whilst taking off my gloves, and said, "Does this seem familiar?"

"Yeah," He laughed as we both thought to that night, the one before the Avengers assembled for the first time, "It does."

"You know, I wasn't ready then," I said flirtatiously, "But I am now."

"I would hope so, considering what we've done since that day," He said, leaning down to kiss me softly. I moaned softly, as the kiss deepened. But as he got lost in it, I brought my legs up around his torso and flipped us, and held down his arms.

"Gotcha," I teased, kissing his nose.

"Okay, enough sparring." He said huffing as I got up.

"Are you being a sore loser?" I teased, and then took off running upstairs.

"Sera!" He shouted in laughter, following after me. I made it to the studio before he grabbed me around my waist as I shrieked in joy.

"I've gotcha now," He said lowly in my ear as he pulled me into the room and closed the door, making me shiver.

"Dance with me Captain?" I asked as I chose a song, and he smiled, "Of course Angel."

I hear the wind call your name

It calls me back home again

It sparks up the fire - a flame that still burns

Oh it's to you I'll always return

Still feel your breath on my skin

I hear your voice deep within

The sound of my lover - a feeling so strong

It's to you - I'll always belong

Steve was gentle in his movements as we built up to more intermediate moves. He was a great dancer after we had couples lessons and I loved having him lead.

Now I know it's true

My every road leads to you

And in the hour of darkness darlin'

Your light gets me through

He twirled me out, and back so my back was to his chest, wrapping around my arms and twirling us around quickly. I smiled at him as he twirled me out again. I ran to him, smiling widely.

Wanna swim in your river - be warmed by your sun

Bathe in your waters - cos you are the one

I can't stand the distance - I can't dream alone

I can't wait to see you - Ya I'm on my way home

Oh I hear the wind call your name

The sound that leads me home again

It sparks up the fire - a flame that still burns

Oh, it's to you - I will always return

Wanna swim in your river - be warmed by your sun

Bathe in your waters - cos you are the one

I can't stand the distance - I can't dream alone

I can't wait to see you - Ya I'm on my way home

Oh I hear the wind call your name

The sound that leads me home again

It sparks up the fire - a flame that still burns

Yeah, I'm on my way.

He lifted me by my hips and I moved my hands to hold his face passionately, as he set me down slowly. And then the song began to come to a close as we swayed.

I will always return,

Yes I will always return

I've seen ever sunset, and with all that I've learned

Oh its to you, I will always, always return

I shrieked with joy as he dipped me and kissed my neck softly. He lifted me back up and I smiled.

"Once more?" I asked excited.

"Anything for you Angel," He said, moving to choose a song. I hummed the lyrics to the last one as I used a couple ballet moves, watching myself in the mirror.

"I'm teaching Callie when she's-" I stopped, hearing the first notes, "-old enough."

"May I have this dance?" he smiled, as Ed Sheeran's Kiss Me, poured out of the speakers. An involuntary tear slipped down my cheek as I remembered the first time we danced to this.

"Our first date," I chuckled.

"You still love Paris and I am still nervous I'll step on your toes," He smiled, spinning me, before pulling me close for a slow waltz.

Settle down with me

Cover me up

Cuddle me in

Lie down with me

And hold me in your arms

He held me close, resting his cheek on the top of head, and I smiled against his shoulder.

And your heart's against my chest, your lips pressed to my neck

I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet

And with a feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now

Kiss me like you wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

This feels like falling in love

Falling in love

We're falling in love

Settle down with me

And I'll be your safety

You'll be my lady

I was made to keep your body warm

But I'm cold as the wind blows so hold me in your arms

"Steve," I sighed, as he let me go to spin me out. His moves much more graceful that the first time, and I jumped up to wrap my legs around his waist, holding his head to my chest, as he dipped us. Jumping down, he turned us to lead me from behind.

Oh no

My heart's against your chest, your lips pressed to my neck

I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet

And with this feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now

Kiss me like you wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

This feels like falling in love

Falling in love

We're falling in love

Yeah I've been feeling everything

From hate to love

From love to lust

From lust to truth

I guess that's how I know you

So I hold you close to help you give it up

So kiss me like you wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

This feels like falling in love

Falling in love

We're falling in love

Kiss me like you wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

You wanna be loved

This feels like falling in love

Falling in love

We're falling in love

We ended the dance as he picked me up bridal style and twirled me around.

"Well," Bucky said from the doorway, "That was amazing."

"Oh hey there handsome," I smirked, as Bucky stalked towards us.

"You get two dances and I get none, huh Punk?" He teased, poking Steve shoulder.

"She's all yours," Steve smiled, going to lean against the wall.

"What would you like?" I asked, and he smiled, snatching the phone from my hand.

"Just go to the middle of the floor." He was scrolling for about minute as I watched in the mirror, biting my lip in anticipation. Bucky always picked the perfect song. As the song started, I nodded at the appropriateness of the lyrics.

"A waltz?" He smirked, and I curtseyed to him lowly in agreement.

When I see your smile

Tears run down my face I can't replace

And now that I'm strong I have figured out

How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul

And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one

I will never let you fall (let you fall)

I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all (through it all)

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.

Seasons are changing

And waves are crashing

And stars are falling all for us

Days grow longer and nights grow shorter

I can show you I'll be the one

I will never let you fall (let you fall)

I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all (through it all)

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Our moves got less rigid, and more artistic as the music had changed. My turns getting tighter and prancing away from him, I faked falling, and he caught me as the music got louder.

'Cause you're my, you're my, my, my true love, my whole heart

Please don't throw that away

'Cause I'm here for you

Please don't walk away and

Please tell me you'll stay, whoa, stay, whoa

Use me as you will

Pull my strings just for a thrill

And I know I'll be okay

Though my skies are turning gray

I will never let you fall

I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

[to fade]

We stopped and I watched as Steve clapped slowly.

"Wow, just wow," He smiled.

"My choice this time." I said, shuffling over the to system. I quickly selected a beautiful acoustic version of a song I had known described our relationship perfectly.

Flashback

I was following him softly, trying very hard not to alert him to my position. He was focused on his target, and I slid into the chair next to him.

"Buy me a drink?" I said, batting my eyelashes. He was gruff when he replied, "I'm not looking for servicing."

"Excuse you, I am not a prostitute. You just looked lonely," I said, before getting up. His metal hand grabbed my wrist and he looked up at me. I was shocked that he'd grab me but I tried to keep my emotions from showing. I was truly terrified he knew I was following him.

"You should work on your stealth," He growled.

"I'm a curious woman," I laughed nervously, sinking back into my seat. He nodded to the bartender and said, "Two more."

"For a hit man, you sure do drink a lot on a stake out."

"A hit man? Not even close." He spat out.

"I understand you've been following that man, learning his schedule. You've been canvasing buildings at a distance where you can get a clear shot. You must be an excellent shot. You are also not in any database I could hack," I explained, before downing my shot of vodka. It was the good stuff, because I didn't get the after taste.

"You don't even know my name." He said, eyes still on the man.

"You could be less conspicuous," I snorted, gently turning his head.

"Look at him, but face me," I smiled, sliding a hand up his knee. His eyes darken slightly as our eyes met again.

"You can still see him, but you look like your distracted by me, right?" I said softly, biting my bottom lip.

"If this is your attempt to seduce me, I'm a little out of practice." He said gruffly.

"Try," I whispered, leaning towards him, and moving to kiss his neck gently.

"You can see him better," I said softly, before pretending to laugh at something he said.

"Why did you laugh?" He questioned, hand slipping up my thigh.

"To make it seem like you aren't staring him down, as if your stare could kill," I explained.

"I have the mission to focus on," He growled in my ear.

"Is your employer here?" I said, offering the bait. He pulled back to look in my eyes.

"Nice try. Who do you work for?"

"Myself. I don't let any man have control over me," I said, making it sound convincing.

"What if you need to be controlled?" He said, bringing my face closer to his.

"It takes the right man. Take me back to my hotel," I offered, knowing that this was not what Fury or I had in mind. I couldn't help myself as I'd been without for almost six months. The last I had was Natasha, and before that I'd been without for nearly two years.

"He's got another few days anyways," He smirked towards his target, and I gazed back into those blue eyes.

"Well, what should I call you? Considering it's the name I will be screaming tonight," I said as he stood up and offered his hand.

"…Yasha," He said. I smiled, "Seraphina."

"Fiery," He commented.

"In all aspects of my life," I smirked as we walked out of the bar, and into the snowy streets of Moscow.

End of Flashback

As the song came to a close, I let Bucky go to wipe my eyes.

"Why are you crying ангел?" He asked as Steve walked over to join us.

"I was just thinking about our first meeting. Why do you call me ангел?" I asked.

"Because you were like a little angel on my shoulder, telling me not to kill him that night. Mind you, I had to later, but you gave me a glimmer of hope and normalcy despite what I was forced to do. Being with you gave me the same feeling I had whenever I was with Steve, I just couldn't remember or place the feeling." He explained as we all walked out of the studio.

"I recall you doing things to me that evening that an angel would never do," I smirked.

"You said you wanted a certain man that could take control of you," He teased.

"It was for the mission. Even if I cursed his name for months after, I thank Fury for sending me. Natasha would have blown her cover, as you already knew her."

"You were a stranger to me until that night. I watched you as you slept."

"And I was worried you were going to slit my throat," I laughed.

"No, I wasn't. I was contemplating the feelings you had stirred up in me with one night. I wanted to walk away, even when I had no choice." He said, as we walked into our apartment.

"The choice would have meant your death. Hydra would have still controlled you, and might have punished you even further for trying to leave." I said, before I yawned.

"Hey," Steve said softly, "It's all over tomorrow. Think about that."

"Of course," I said, taking off my pants and unhooking my bra. I was under the sheets and surrounded by my guys within minutes of entering our apartment. And with every beat of their hearts, I was lulled to sleep.


Songs used in this chapter:

I Will Always Return by Bryan Adams

Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran

Your Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

and I allude to Burning Bridges by OneRepublic. But imagine it playing in Russian in the background haha