The next few days were full of a lot of things going on.
I was able to sneak out and make a phone call.
"Hello"
"How are things there?"
"Not good, they want all of you."
"I figured as much. I am so sorry for how things happened. It was not the plan, we were just trying to find Rumlow and everything has been a lot. I am sorry for the loss of your people, I did all I could to save everyone."
"Truth is without you more would have been lost. Yes, ten people died but without your quick actions it could have been more."
"T'challa I know that nothing I say or do can make up for what happened but I promise I will do all I can to fix this."
"Rebekah, it is not your fault. I don't wish for you to blame all of this on yourself. Truth is it could have been handled better but other people could have helped as well. The guy you were after should have never got as far as he did."
"I wish I could have handled it better."
"I know but you also did what you could. I also feel like you should know that they are working on coming up with some kind of law. I don't know much yet but wanted you to be aware of it."
"Thank you, I will call again when I am able to. Call me if you hear anything else."
"I will, Goodbye."
"Goodbye." I got off the phone with him and took a breath before walking out of the room.
I spent the next few days cleaning up the mess and trying to do as much damage control as possible while also trying to come up with some kind of agreement for the Avengers to everyone else.
I was tired and overwhelmed and dad announced he was coming by which I knew would not be good.
When we were all called into a meeting I knew things were about to go from bad to worse.
We all sat around as the Secretary of State started to talk.
He starts to talk about the Sokovia Accords and all that will come with it before telling us that we could talk it over.
"And if we come to a decision you don't like?" Nat asked
"Then you retire."
I had quietly listened to everything everyone said but decided it was time to speak up.
"What about you?"
"What do you mean?"
"All of you make decisions all the time that affect people and kill people. You are telling me that this is going to fix all of the problems?"
"The way a lot of people see it is that you are the problem."
"The way a lot more people see it is that you are the problem,"
"Do you want to do this?"
"I don't know, Do you? After all, I know when to hold my cards and when to show them."
I could see that I got to him as he visibly pelted.
"Are you threatening me?"
"No, just a reminder that you are not the only one who knows things."
"I would be careful with what you do."
"If I were you I would be careful, and I would tell your friends the same thing." We had a stare-down before he gave up and walked out.
Once he was gone I grabbed the accords and walked out.
I had been going over the Accords for a while before the rest came in. I passed the Accords to Steve and he started to read over them. By this point, I was angry and knew that I would do all I could to fight this because they were so much more than what he was trying to pass them to be.
"What was that?" Nat asked me.
"Me not backing down."
Rhodey and Sam started to argue and I got up to pace.
Finally, Vision spoke up talking about all of the problems.
Then dad and Steve started to talk before dad went on a rant.
He started to talk about a kid who died in Sokovia.
Before he said that we were the problem.
I listened to them arguing and tried to find a way to help all of them in the best way possible.
Nat then agreed with dad and I looked at her.
I went to say something when I got a text from Bells
'Call me Please'
I walked out of the room and pressed the call button.
"Hi Bells, what's going on?"
"Beks she's gone."
"What"
"Grandma Peggy passed away in her sleep."
I stopped to take a breath already feeling the tears fall down.
"I wanted you to hear it from me and not from someone else."
"Bells I am so sorry."
"I can't believe she is gone."
"I'm on my way"
"Thank you"
"Anything, you are family. I will see you soon."
"I love you Beks"
"I love you Bells" I got off the phone with her and let a few more tears fall before trying to pull myself together.
I would have to walk through where they were talking to leave so I just went with it.
"Where are you going?" Dad asked and I saw Steve walk back in.
"Somewhere a little more important at the moment." I knew Steve knew by the look on his face.
"So now you have nothing to say?"
"Actually I do, I have a lot to say but you are not going to like it. Do YOU want to know what I am going to say? That you dad are one of the most reckless people I know, I have watched you time and time again do whatever you want no matter who gets hurt in the process. You remember when they wanted your suit and you said no, do you remember the one that wanted it so badly was also part of Hydra? Do you know how many high-powered people are part of Hydra that hate to break it to you they are still around. A lot, do you know how many of your messes I have cleaned up over and over? You want to pretend that all of the sudden this is the right thing to do. Well answer me this, have any of you even read it? It affects a lot more people than just us and no I will not let other people pay for our mistakes. Signing this and agreeing to this will be a huge mistake I promise you that now. Do you think letting something come between all of us is the way to go? Because it is not. Do you know what they can do having control of all of us? Ask Nat or Bucky who has been used like that. Had to do everything they were told even if they didn't agree. Do you remember what we talked about when I came back after running away? That there is so much more going on than what you know or ever would understand. This is not a new game, it has been going on for 100s of years and if you fall into the trap you are no better.
I love every person in this room. You all mean a lot to me but I will fight till my last breath for what is right, I always will. You and mom taught me to always stand for what is right even if I was standing alone. Do you know that this will take away people's freedom and right to choose for them what they want? Not just us but anyone with abilities of any kind. Even ones who are just trying to live their lives. There is so much that you all don't know and I can't do it right now. I need to go. Bells needs me."
"Rebekah," Dad said
"Why?" Nat asked but I could tell by her voice she already had an idea.
"Because as we all fight over something that we should not be, Peggy is gone. My last tie to mom is gone. And you all know that if she would have agreed to something like this and followed every rule none of us would be here. So maybe before you agree to anything you should figure out what you are agreeing to."
With that, I walked out and the tears started to flow once more but harder than before.
Fighting with my keys I tried to open the door when I felt a hand on mine.
I turned to look up at Steve.
"Let me drive you"
With that, I burst into tears and he held me rubbing my back until I had calmed down some.
"Are you ready to go?"
"Yes, thank you for coming."
"Nowhere I would rather be."
We got in the car and took off.
The ride was quiet and I was grateful for that. I just sat in all of my thoughts and tried to figure out how I felt or what I should do next about everything going on.
As we got there I got out and Steve followed me. I saw Bells first.
"Oh Bells, I'm so sorry.'' We pulled each other into a hug as soon as we could.
"I can't believe she is gone. I know she was old but I just always thought Grandma Peggy would be around forever. She was such a fighter."
"I know, and I am so sorry. I wish I could tell you that it will get easier and the pain will go away but it doesn't and people are going to be telling you all kinds of things that don't truly help. Just know that whatever you need I am here for you."
We were still holding onto each other for dear life and having our conversation just for the two of us. Steve had even given us space and was talking to Sam.
"I am so glad I have you, I don't know how I would do all of this without you."
"You don't need to because I am here for anything you need. I'm not going anywhere."
"But you have so many things you have been working on lately."
"I know but family comes first and you are family."
"I love you Beks"
"I love you Bells"
We just held on to each other tight and let the tears flow.
The next few hours passed in a blur and there was a lot going on around us. I stayed with Bells and Steve was never too far away.
Once Bells had fallen asleep I quietly went to talk to Steve.
"How are you?"
"I'm alright, the question is how are you holding up Rebekah?"
"I don't truly know. I knew at some point we would lose her but I always hoped it would be so far in the future and definitely not right now."
"I'm sorry, I know how close you were with her."
"I know, but you also loved her Steve and I know that it didn't just go away. And before you say anything, it's alright. I get that you would still care for her and love her, that doesn't just go away."
"I do love her in a way, but I was never truly in love with her. I'm in love with you and have been since almost the beginning of meeting you. You changed my life for the better and I am grateful for Peggy because she helped me be ready for you. While I will always care about her, it is a very different reason than why I love you. I am grateful she helped bring us together and helped push us to each other. Because she knew just as I did that had she, not I would most likely still be dragging my feet."
"We are both very lucky to have had her in our lives and to know the joy that she brought. I don't know what I will do now that she is gone."
"You keep her memory alive in all that you did together and all she did for everyone around her."
"I will do anything to make her proud of me."
"She already is."
"Even after I yelled at dad and the others?"
"I think she would understand."
"She would have never gone for something like this."
"I know and we will do all that we can."
"Promise me no matter what we stay together."
"I'm not going anywhere. I love you too much to leave you."
"I love you." I leaned into him and he wrapped me in his arms it was the first time all day that I felt completely safe knowing that I would always have him no matter what else might happen.
The next few days passed in a blur and before I knew it we were in London at the funeral. I was sitting between Bells and Steve, while Bucky, Nat, and Sam were on his other side. Things had been tense and I had not seen dad or the others since I had stormed out after yelling at them. While part of me felt kind of bad I also knew nothing good would come from all of this. Not as it was now. We needed to find a way to make it work for everyone without putting people in danger just because they had something that made them a little different from most.
Setting through the funeral was surreal. As I held onto Steve and Bells hands I was ready to get out. After coming to so many I was sick of funerals and saying goodbye to everyone I loved which felt like all of the time anymore.
Once it was over I watched Nat and Steve talk as she was going to go to the meeting. As she walked away from Steve she walked up to me.
"I hope you know what you are doing?"
"I'm just trying to figure out the best for everyone."
"I know Nat, be safe."
"I will, will you be alright with the guys?"
"Three guys to keep little old me safe, I think I will manage."
"See you soon."
"Nat I don't like this, something about all of this feels wrong. I think there is something bigger at play. I'm worried about how this is all going to play out." Nat looked at me and I could tell she was listening.
"We will do whatever it takes."
"But what if it is too late? Something bigger is at play Nat and if we let this come between all of us. I have a feeling it will be our downfall."
"So we don't let it. The guys might not listen but the two of us can do some amazing things."
"I hope you are right." She gave me a hug.
"No matter what, I will keep you safe. Just like I promised Lily."
"I know Nat, I love you."
"I love you, look after the guys, you know how they can be."
"I know, see you soon." She gave me another quick hug and then left.
Steve and the guys walked up to me.
"Are you alright?"
"I don't even think I know what that is anymore. Let's go."
Steve grabs my hand and we head out.
Third person
Natasha signs in when T'Challa walks to her.
"I suppose neither of us is used to the spotlight."
"Oh, well, it's not always so flattering."
"You seem to be doing all right so far. Considering your last trip to Capitol hill… I wouldn't think you'd be particularly comfortable in this company."
"Well, I'm not."
"And that alone makes me glad you are here, Ms. Romanoff."
"Why? You don't approve of all this?"
"The Accords, yes. The politics, not really. Two people in a room can get more done than a hundred."
"Unless you need to move a piano."
"Ms. Romanoff"
"King T'Chaka, Please, allow me to apologize for what happened in Nigeria."
"Thank you. Thank you for agreeing to all of this. I'm sad to hear that Captain Rogers will not be joining us today."
"Yes, so am I."
"How is Rebekah?" T'Challa asked.
"You know Rebekah?"
"We know her very well. She stayed with us a while ago."
"When she left."
"Yes, she was quite upset. I take it that things have been a lot for her lately."
"Yes but I am trying my best to watch her."
"She is lucky to have you."
"It's me that is lucky to have her."
"She is a rare gem indeed." King T'Chaka adds to their conversation.
It is then announced they will be starting and Natasha says goodbye before taking her seat and father and son talk.
As King T'Chaka talks there is an explosion which is the cause of his death.
Rebekah's pov
We are sitting at the hotel when we see the news report and then Bucky's picture as someone involved.
"How is that possible, he has been with us this whole time?"
"I don't know but we will figure it out."
"Steve, I don't like this at all. Something is wrong."
Bucky calls Nat and I walk away to call T'Challa.
"Hello"
"It's Rebekah, I'm not going to ask how you are because I know how much I hated people asking. But you know it is not true what they are saying. It was not him."
"You are sure."
"He has been with me the whole time. I swear to you it was not him."
"I believe you, but then why make the picture look like him?"
"Someone wants to frame him. Someone is trying incredibly hard to tear apart the Avengers."
"Then we figure out who it is."
"We need to meet up somewhere."
"Where would be the best?"
"I don't know, but you have to believe me now that everything that is happening is leading to something much bigger. Do you remember everything I told you?"
"Do you think that is what this is?"
"I don't know, that is a chance. It could all be leading up to it or not related at all but you can't tell me everything that has happened in the last little bit feels like it is just accidents and not tied together somehow. There is no way that this is not something bigger."
"What if we meet at the base? I know they will want to arrest him, but talk to the others and we will figure something out."
"Alright, I will text you what we decide to do."
"Talk soon, and Rebekah be safe. I have a feeling this is not over."
"I know you are right. You will be safe as well. I am sorry."
"Thank you"
I got off the phone and went to the guys.
"I have an idea but it is far from perfect but it might give us the upper hand."
"What do you have?"
I then tell them about the plan and we get to work on placing it into action.
I head with the guys down to Sharron and we head in, to hopefully make all of this better.
I just knew that I hoped that I would not regret going with this plan.