A/N: Good evening everyone! Here is the 100th chapter! You guys are too good to me. Thank you for sticking with me. I am very pleased to announce that it will continue for quite some time. I have big plans for Sera and the family. :) Love you all! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Marvel, Disney, ABC or the Avengers.
As I got up the next morning, I groaned, feeling my stomach was off. I wasn't going to fight the nausea, but settled for some fresh ginger and a few crackers. I needed to gather my strength for the day, because I was not about to miss this wedding. First, I dressed the kids and dragged them to the kitchen, where our caterer for the day was busy preparing a spread for both the men getting ready, and the women. Wanda was not to leave her room until it was time for the ceremony, so, I was in charge of making sure things ran smoothly while she relaxed and got ready.
I was in my element.
Bossing people around that is.
I had them take the food down to Wanda's apartment, and woke up my guys to go eat in the kitchen with Brock while I grabbed her dress, and my own bridesmaids dress from my closet. When I knew it was safe to leave, I sprinted down the hall with the garment bag in my arms, and the kids following behind me giggling.
"Joey, stay." I said, making him sit outside, "Guard the door."
His responding growl made me smirk.
"She's starting to freak out," Natasha said in a whisper, taking the dress from my arms. Looking over, I saw Wanda's eyes turn red slightly, as she ate the fruit salad handed to her.
"Guys, the room please," I said, making everyone look up. I gave them a playful glare and they all rushed out. Daisy and Jemma were the last to leave, wanting to be apart of her comfort, but I pushed them out.
"Okay, you and I are going to talk. Because I know for fact that something is going on."
"I always thought my parents would be here," She said in a small voice.
"That's understandable. My mother didn't get to see a lot of my life accomplishments, including my marriage, and the birth of my children. If you need some time by yourself, I can keep everyone away for awhile. If you need a getaway car, I'll be the driver. If you need someone to kick you down that aisle, I'll be there."
"I guess I just need a minute." She said, taking a shaky breath, and reaching for my hand. Gripping it tightly, she took a deep breath, and released it.
After a minute or two of silence, she said, "Okay. Can we just do my hair, without anyone in here?"
"Of course. I'll ask them to go get themselves ready," I smiled, letting go of her hand and stepping away to stick my head out of the door.
"I'll have ARSENAL call you back when she's ready. Go primp and polish yourselves. She wants everyone to be surprised." I said, before shutting the door. I watched as Wanda used her magic to float her make up case in from the bathroom.
"ARESENAL, please play my special day playlist. Neutral tones?" I asked, grabbing the curling wand from the vanity.
"Yeah, I think the less intense, the more bride-like I'll look." She smiled softly, as a song started to play in the background. Soft and soothing as she leaned back to let me work my own magic.
I'd given up on love
I'd given up on me
Everything before you was never as it seemed
I was running out of reasons
I was running out of time
I thought I'd stopped believing
Then you showed me the light
You found me in the darkest night
You're my angel
You saved my life
I can't believe we're standing here
What's mine is yours, and yours is mine
I love you till the end of time
I wanna spend forever with you
I do
I do
I do
"I like the curls," She smiled at me in the mirror.
"Just wait until I tease it." I laughed, as I pinned the curls to her head.
I can see us
Growing old and grey
Standing beside you
When we walk through heaven's gates
Cause soulmates live forever
From one life to the next
We'll always be together
I promise you this
You found me in the darkest night
You're my angel
You saved my life
I can't believe we're standing here
What's mine is yours, and yours is mine
I love you till the end of time
I wanna spend forever with you
I do
I do
I do
They always say "you'll know when you know"
I didn't know it could feel like this
With every touch, with every kiss
You found me in the darkest night
You're my angel
You saved my life
I can't believe we're standing here
You found me in the darkest night
You're my angel
You saved my life
I can't believe we're standing here
What's mine is yours, and yours is mine
I love you till the end of time
I wanna spend forever with you
I do
I do
I do
"Voila!" I said, putting the last pin in her hair. She looked impressed as she analyzed every inch of the half updo.
"I still look like me," She said, confused.
"You still are Wanda. I wanted you to be look bridal, while maintaining your personality," I said, putting a hand on her shoulder, "Now finish that Mimosa, and I'm going to do your make-up."
"So, are you ready for the move?" She said, downing the rest of her cocktail.
"No, but it's in three weeks, so I'm gonna have to be." I sighed, "Now, any last crying? Do it now."
"Why?" She said, confused.
"Because I'm gonna do your make up now, and if you cry in the middle of it, I'm not gonna be happy," I teased. She nodded and said, "Tears can wait."
"Okay, now hold still." I said, beginning the prep on her face. I didn't always wear make-up, but when I did, it took a good 45 minutes to get everything perfect. I had time to work on Wanda's face, but she wanted a natural look, so I was trying my hardest not to be too intense. As I put down the mascara, and turned her chair to the mirror again, I saw her awe.
"Wow," She said, again surveying my work.
"You can admire yourself later, now," I said, picking up the garment bag, "Dress."
I carefully placed the dress where she could step into it, but still had room to shirk her robe off her shoulders. As she adjusted the sleeves, I fixed a stray curl to lie over her shoulder.
"Now, your something borrowed," I said, handing her my garter. She giggled, slipping it around her ankle, and up to her thigh.
"Something blue and something old," She said, showing me a hairpin. I smiled, realizing it was an heirloom.
"The only thing that survived the shelling," She said quietly. As she turned for me to put it on her head, I snuck a veil into the pin secured area of her hair, just at the back of her head, and secured that with the pin. It glittered with sapphires, and small rhinestones. I helped her slip the top veil over her head, and stood back to admire my work.
"My mother isn't here for this," She said, swallowing thickly, "But I'm so glad I have my sister."
Her eyes were sincere as I gently slipped my hand into hers, saying, "She's here with you too."
She took a deep breath and I quickly slipped into my dress. As it was going to be in the training room/hangar, I wasn't worried about being cold, but I slipped into my heels, watching as Wanda paced. It wasn't a worrying pace, but I knew she was nervous.
"Hey, you and my cousin are getting married. This is a day for nerves, but I know that Brock⦠Nikolai loves you with all his heart. He was never one to settle down, but you are the one he wants to be with forever. He's waiting for you Wanda." I whispered.
"ARSENAL, can you tell Pietro that we are ready," I said, asking Wanda to sit down so I can put her shoes on for her.
A knock sounded, as I got her first shoe on and I called, "One second."
As the other slipped on, I helped pull her to her feet, as the door opened to the silver-haired speedster. He took one look at Wanda and eyes started watering.
I stepped into the bathroom to let them have their moment and do my own make-up. I heard a few laughs, and a little sobbing as I finished my face. I peeked out to find them hugging tightly.
"Well, it's about that time," I said softly. Wanda moved her head and smiled at me, holding a hand out towards me. Taking it, she brought me into the hug.
"Let's get you hitched," Pietro joked after we all parted. Wanda just giggled, taking his hand. Asking ARSENAL to start the songs for the ceremony, she informed me that the men and all our family were already seated and waiting. Wanda took a deep breath, as we left her apartment.
I walked behind her, making sure her dress didn't catch on anything. The kids were waiting for me, right where I told them to wait. Elijah was the ring bearer, Callie the flower girl, and I was the only bridesmaid. Wanda didn't want to have to pick favorites and have people feeling left out, but we also needed an audience. And as Darcy pointed out, "You don't have to wear what the bride wants."
"Okay, Callie, remember to count to 20 before following me, slowly." I said, straightening her dress, and then Elijah's soft grey suit.
"I won't forget Momma," She said, holding her bouquet delicately. Smiling at my girl, I kissed her and Elijah before hugging Wanda one last time.
"See you up there," I smiled as her song started. I emerged from the doors, to see our family waiting, and Brock standing with Steve up at the altar. Steve was honored that Brock wanted him to witness for him and Wanda, and I saw him beam at me. It was a pale red dress that hugged my figure. My hair was done up in a French roll, and my makeup was subtle. I wasn't outshining Wanda today.
As it got to the build of the song, I was at the altar, as the minister asked everyone to rise. Pietro led her gently, and I watched Brock's reaction, needing Steve's steady hand to make sure he didn't fall. She was beaming at him, like no one else existed, and I remembered feeling the same way when I married Steve and Bucky.
Pietro waited to hand her off to Brock, giving him a nod of affirmation. I knew they already had the shovel talk. I know because I was in on it.
I helped settle her skirt as she got to her spot at the altar. I took her flowers, and I watched Steve's slow smile as he perused my body. Instead of sexy times last night, I had to make sure the kids were well rested and that the ceremony room was set up properly. Both of them fell asleep before I arrived back at our apartment, and I went to bed frustrated.
But as the minister said that Brock could kiss the bride, I cheered the loudest out of our family. It didn't matter to me, because she was still my sister, but now she was officially family.
