A/N: Two for One tonight! You get two chapters :) No reason, just wanted to surprise you when I announced the new posting day. SUNDAYS are awesome, and Mondays are starting to get me down again. Anyways, enjoy :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Marvel, Disney, ABC or the Avengers.
"I would like to take you up on that offer." Natasha said as I sat down next to her in the kitchen. Grabbing the kettle in front of her, I noticed it was green tea and sighed as I poured a cup of my own..
"Refresh my memory." I asked, carefully taking a small sip of the hot liquid.
"February 2010. Regarding if I ever changed my mind, you would be more than willing."
"Ah. So you've talked to Bruce finally."
"Sera," she said, sounding scared.
"Nat, you know I'd do anything for you. Screw what Steve and Bucky think. This is more important than their opinion."
"I'd have to do treatment. Dr. Cho is more than willing to help us out," She explained.
"I'm aware of the procedure too," I smiled softly.
"Sera, I've wanted this for over two years now. I'm ready."
"I know. I watched it change you. Looking at my children, I noticed how your eyes were softer, you'd hold them closer. The Mother gene is strong in you." I teased.
"But after the Red Room-"
"Natasha, it is still possible that you are producing eggs. Sterilization doesn't mean that they kill your ovaries." I said, trying to sound cheerful.
"I'm scared it did." She said, tears coming to her eyes.
"Вы сильнее , чем эта сестра. Это не будет разорвать вас." I whispered.
"Это может быть просто." She said back.
"Always and forever. If you need me to carry your child for nine months, I'm happy to do it. You are my sister in every way that matters. I love you," I said, taking her hand.
"Don't get sappy on me Stark," She smirked.
"Besides, who else here has seen you naked? Besides Bruce," I teased, and she shoved my shoulder playfully.
The next morning instead of taking Sunchaser or Sweet Feet for a run, I let them out to graze while I walked around the field with Joey. He was enjoying the ability to run with the horses along the fence line, and I was just enjoying the morning light filtering through the trees.
I was helping two little people walk beside me, anxious to run for a bit, and play with Joey. I was convinced they didn't need my help to get around anymore, since they had learned to walk. Their legs were surprisingly strong, because Elijah would take off, running in random directions. And Callie would just run ahead. Joey would herd them back towards me. Callie would giggle as Joey licked her face as he passed her, and Elijah would squeal as he ran back to me.
"Come on babes," I smiled, showing them the leaves that were falling to the ground around our field.
"Mama," Callie said, asking me to pick her up.
"Oh no, you could have faked it for another two months. Now you walk on your own," I smiled, gently tugging her hand along.
"Cawie!" Elijah said, showing her a leaf.
"Liyah," She smiled, taking the orange leaf her brother offered.
"This is a leaf. It's what on the trees all around this field. Every tree has leaves, but some lose theirs in the fall and winter. Other stay green all year," I said softly, to their mesmerized eyes.
"Green?"
"This is orange." I smiled, pointing to the leaf.
"Green!" Elijah said, pointing to the trees.
"That's right my handsome little man," I smiled again, leaning down to kiss his nose.
"Mama, what color is dis?" Callie asked, pointing to Joey's fur coat.
"Gold."
"It's pwetty," She smiled, petting Joey softly.
"Yes it is little love." I remarked, petting her curly brown locks. Her hair was growing fast, as was Elijah's. His was more golden, like his Dad's but, straight to a point. It was hard to style, until I learned how Steve managed to style his hair back in the 40's. And then it was simple. The coif worked wonders until I could figure out how to do anything else.
"How are my favorite grandkids?" My Dad said, as he landed in his suit and stepped out, wearing a nice 3 piece suit.
"Grandpa!" They yelled, moving to tackle his legs.
"How's it going Gramps?" I smiled, kissing his cheek as he picked up both kids.
"Yikes, they are getting heavy."
"Yeah. I let them walk on their own now."
"Since when?" He laughed as he kissed their faces over and over.
"Since they learned to run." I laughed. His eyes landed on my neck and said, "Was there a fight that I didn't hear about?"
"Uhhh, sort of." I said turning to walk him back to the base.
"FRIDAY, park it in the Hangar." He said to his suit.
"Yes Boss," The AI responded, closing the suit and flying it into the open hangar door.
"That Quinn fellow back yet?"
"Quill, and no. His grandfather's funeral is today. I wanted to fly down there in support, but it didn't seem like he wanted company. Gamora wanted to go, but understood her skin might cause some adverse reactions in the attendees."
"I'll say. Green is her color, but the magenta tips is too much for me."
"Says the diva that insisted on the most inconspicuous colors for his armor, gold and hot rod red. Anyways. You don't want to hear how I got this bruise. It's not important, and it's been dealt with. Sort of."
"God, it's not something kinky, is it?"
My silence confirmed things for him, because he shook his body in disgust.
"Ma'am, Captain Rogers and Sergeant Barnes would like me to extend an invitation to yourself and Mr. Stark for breakfast."
"Kitchen, A?" I asked.
"The rooftop garden." She responded.
"Okay, family time," I said, taking Elijah from Dad's arms and putting him on my shoulders.
Russian Translation:
Вы сильнее , чем эта сестра. Это не будет разорвать вас= You are stronger than this sister. It will not be the thing that breaks you.
Это может быть просто= It may just be.
