CHAPTER 1: Back Home

She be my queen since we were

sixteen, we want the same

things we dream

the same dreams

alright.

Bucky's POV

I was sat in the lavish Avengers Tower which Tony had rebuilt making it bigger, better and more extravagant than before. Wanda and I shared a room next to Pietro and Shuri who had left Wakanda to live with him, T'Challa was here on business but really he just missed everyone, Steve and Natasha's room was on the floor below due to their rather noisy night sessions, Tony and Pepper shared the floor with them but the new baby's room would be on Wanda and I's floor, Rhodey and Sam shared the upper floor along with Clint who moved his family into the tower due to its huge size and lack of people. Thalia and Peter lived in the first floor along with a spare room for Thor when he showed up and a room for Banner if he came back. I smelt the cookies my doll Wanda was baking in the kitchen with a very pregnant Pepper, letting the smell lead me I strolled into the room to see everyone laughing and talking in the kitchen; Wanda was getting Pepper to try some cookies whilst talking to her stomach, Natasha was shaking cocktails with a sly smirk directed at Steve who was chatting with Tony and Sam, Rhodey was drinking a beer next to Pietro who had an arm around Shuri, Clint was playing with Cooper whilst Laura welcomed me with a hug. "James! Try a cookie Honey, Wanda is an amazing baker" Laura said bubbly. I loved Laura lots, she made me feel accepted and treated me like I was normal, she trusted me with her kids and I had grown considerably closer to Clint since the Battle of Wakanda. I smiled wrapping my arms around Wanda's waist lovingly before snatching a cookie and chomping on it. Wanda kissed a crumb from the corner of my mouth and I winked in retort.

"Hi James, ready to be a uncle?" Pepper grinned rubbing her stomach, I knew Tony wanted Steve and I to be co-godfathers but I politely declined because I knew how much it meant to Steve, but it also meant that Pepper included me in the baby as much as she could since Wanda was going to be a Godmother-I nodded eagerly.

"Thought of any names?" I asked once more. We knew they were going to be having a boy soon so we were constantly thinking of names for the little man; Tony stopped his conversation when he heard my question.

"Well, I wanted to call him ass-kicker but Pepper said no!" Tony said obviously offended that she'd rejected his choice of name, I rolled my eyes pulling Wanda closer into my chest so I could smell her beautiful scent, whenever we spoke of Pepper's baby it reminded me of what Wanda showed me in Wakanda of our twin little girls-had that changed now? I even remembered their wonderful names: Weylyn and Braelyn. I didn't know how much I wanted children but with Wanda I knew I did, I wanted her and the whole life with her. Almost losing her in Wakanda made me realise how I needed her, everything I am is because of her and I wouldn't waste our time together. "So Manchurian Candidate, you got any ideas so she can crush your dreams?" Tony fake sobbed making Pepper raise an eyebrow. Steve sighed with a smile when Nat sipped her cocktail clearly amused by this all.

"I like William" I offered not really thinking they'd even pay attention to the name. Pepper and Tony stopped abruptly and gave each other an excited look, "what?" I said nervously fiddling with Wanda's even longer hair, I did that whenever I was anxious...she just calmed me was all-knowing she was there was all I needed to calm me down especially during the hard nights that we both had.

"I love it Buck!" Pepper and Tony exclaimed, "you like it baby William?" Tony whispered to her stomach then yelped in surprise, "He kicked!" Tony chuckled before returning to her big stomach that was ready to burst at anytime. Wanda kissed my cheek adoringly as everyone cheered and toasted to the new name. Nat slide Wanda a cocktail which she eyed disappointedly, she usually loved Nat's cocktails?

"You okay Wan? Have a drink!" Nat encouraged but she shook her head no.

"Sorry Nat, not really feeling it tonight I think I'm just gonna grab some water" Wanda reassured her. I frowned making eye contact with a suspicious Nat and then Steve too who looked worried. He was always worried about Wanda, being brotherly to her when Pietro died still lingered in him even with Pietro alive and well. Pietro skidded to a halt holding Water for his sister and rubbing her back, sure he was kind and caring but this seemed overly concerned? Did he know something i didnt? I didnt mull over it but instead enjoyed the company of my family.

"So what time is the mission tomorrow?" Peter's voice interjected as he walked out of the elevator with Thalia in hand, we all welcomed them home first before Steve answered.

"5:00am sharp will be the briefing so don't be late" Steve said sternly before picking up Lily and cooing her. Wanda curled her lip, something she did when she was anxious-I saw her and Pietro staring intently at each other obviously communicating through their minds. Suddenly Pietro broke out in Sokovian in a scolding voice leaving Wanda to puff in annoyance, I growled at them in irritation-something was going on and I would find out soon.

"Okay munchkins, time for bed!" Laura said to Lily and Cooper and Nathaniel who pouted in response. Clint picked Lily up and took Coopers hand leading him to the elevator, "say goodnight to everyone!" Laura hollered. Their small voices said goodnight giving each of us a hug each before toddling off to bed with Clint. Laura turned to all of us when he was gone with a serious expression.

"Laura, everything okay?" Nat asked taking a seat next to her longtime friend. Wanda settled in between me and Pepper with an unconscious hand placed over Pepper's stomach and I stood protectively hoping no one had hurt Laura.

"I've been having dreams that Clint will die on a mission, its worrying is all" Laura tucked a piece of hair behind her ear as Nat took her in a half hug. Wanda tilted her head with understanding and Pepper seemed to know how she felt too. Shuri sighed empathising, "just promise me you'll all take care of each other tomorrow, our lives are expanding with kids and marriage and we are all basically joined at the hip! If one of us dies, it'll destroy us all. We're family now with bigger responsibilities. Please be careful tomorrow?" Laura pleaded twiddling her wedding ring on her finger.

"We will take care of each other Laura, we always do, and tomorrow we can have a big adults night-call a Nanny. I think we all just need to spend some time together like we used to?" Shuri suggested. Everyone's face lit up at the suggestion and murmured in agreement.

"Well, I'm gonna get some rest for tomorrow, coming Rodgers?" Nat said with a wink to Steve who obliged joyfully-we all said our goodnights before separating to our rooms for an early start tomorrow.