A/N: Hi guys! So I have been looking forward to writing this chapter since I started the very first chapter of this entire series. This of course is the wedding and well I am planning it like how I would plan mine. If you read my other story Avenger's Life then you have probably read how that wedding went and I am planning to put more intimate details in for my OTP. Read On!
Chapter 6: A Wedding!
Natasha's POV:
When I first woke up to the sound of birds rather than noisy New York I admit that I tensed to try and figure out my surroundings. A few seconds later I remember that we drove up yesterday to a nice manor in upstate New York. Pepper has been up here for a few more days than any of us because she has taken it upon herself to make sure everything is done correctly for today.
It is my WEDDING DAY! I am getting married.
I slide out of bed at a slow pace as I try to calm my mind. I quickly take a shower after looking at the clock and noticing the bridal party will be in my room soon. I have enough time to wrap up in a robe before Bobbi, Pepper and Sif come bursting in. "It is your wedding day!"
I nod and take a deep breath, "Yes I know now how about we all start getting ready I get married at noon."
Pepper has a few maids bring in four dress bags, three for the bridesmaid and then of course mine. "Betty will be here in about an hour with her dress, all the men are downstairs getting ready."
I nod and grab my makeup bag as I hear Bobbi start up some music to drown out Pepper. I laugh as Sif takes a seat, since she has told us she knows nothing of wedding preparations on Midgard.
"Alright let's get your hair done first, how did you want it done?" Pepper asks bringing out every possible hair accessory known to man.
"Uh actually I want to keep my hair natural. I want to wear my hair down with my natural curls, although I do have a hair pin that they managed to track down to the Russian Romanovs of the 19th century. It was my mother's and it is considered to be something old." I smile and Pepper does a little clap dance thing. "Oh my, Tash! I wanna see!"
I laugh and sit at my vanity to start on my hair and hand Pepper the ancient but stunning family heirloom.
After nearly a half hour of messing with my hair we finally have it looking amazing. Bobbi had helped with my makeup as Sif went back to her room for something special.
Sif comes back a little while later holding a simple chain and charm. "I know not of traditions here, but Thor and I both discussed letting you borrow something traditional of Asgard. This charm and chain is something that a bride wears on her wedding day, it fits around your ankle and you are to wear it all day and even at night when you consummate your love. It is blessed by Thor's ancestors and is known to bring luck and good fortune to every couple."
I smile and stand up walking to Sif and pulling her into a hug. "Thank you Sif, do you mind putting it on me?"
I take a seat and she helps fashion it over my heels that we chose to put on before I put on the dress. My bridesmaids all fix themselves up in the light blue gowns and sandals before returning to help me into my dress after I slide a blue garter up my thigh. The dress I chose was a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline. The bodice is form fitting but simple with a little red details, and the bottom fans out in a full skirt but of course not a ballgown.
I guess I am officially ready to get wed.
Soon enough Pepper leaves to go and make sure that the yard is all set for the wedding. Steve and I decided that a outdoor wedding would be beautiful in early september. Everything is kept really simple since neither Steve nor I wanted something to big. There is a simple altar at the end of the aisle where I know Director Fury will be standing to officiate the ceremony. That took a lot of work but let's just say Steve and I will be on recruit training as soon as the honeymoon is over.
Once we know it is clear that the guest have all arrived and been seated by Thor and Clint. Pepper comes and gets me as soon as Steve is outside and helps me down the stairs. Clint gasps as he sees me and covers his mouth, "Wow Nat you are just oh god you are stunning."
Thor smiles and so does Bruce both giving me compliments. I hear the music start and the french doors open to let the bridesmaids and groomsmen out couple by couple. First was Bruce and Betty, then Thor and Sif, Clint and Bobbi, then finally Tony and Pepper.
I stand and wait for the music to change when I hear someone clear their throat. I turn to see Coulson waiting with an outstretched hand. "I know I am not your father but you are like a daughter to me, so please allow me this great honor."
I smile and take his hand as the music changes and we take the first step to the rest of my life.
I feel like time slowed as I made my way up to my smiling, soon-to-be husband. Coulson occasionally patted my arm and I never stopped smiling. The entire audience was ignored as I stared up at him. I recall the guest list including friends and colleagues from work, high school and college.
I let out a relieved breath when I finally reach the altar and Coulson places my hand in Steve's before returning to his chair beside Melinda May.
"You look so amazing," Steve whispers loud enough for only me to hear.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today to wed these two supers in holy matrimony, is there anyone here who thinks the should not be wed? If so speak now if you wish to end your life early." Fury remarks getting a few laughs before continuing his speech that he thankfully cut short and before we know it it's time for vows.
"Natasha, Моя любовь (My Love) meeting you once I came back to school and the real world after being frozen was amazing. If you would have told sick, thirteen year old Steve Rogers, that he was strong and getting married to a girl who understands him he would have laughed. I never imagined I would be here." I wipe my eyes as he squeezes my hand. "I am so glad that for the rest of our lives we can save the world together with friends. Yes that is great but if you decided you didn't want to do that, I would be fine working a minimum wage job to support you and our future child. Natasha I love you and you are the most important thing to ever happen to me, not only in this time but in every time."
"Steven Grant Rogers, the biggest legend of America's golden boy. I recall hearing about you taking down countless compounds and as a soviet I was so proud." I take a deep breath. "Love is for children was something I told myself my entire life. I was raised to be an adult but falling for you Steve taught me to be a child. I will always love racing to the swingset, or fighting over our favorite coffee mug. I will always love being with you, and some might say 19 is too young to know what love is but between the two of us the youngest is in his 80s." I laugh. "я люблю тебя" (I love you)
"Now can we exchange the rings?" Fury asks and I turn to get my ring from Pepper as Steve grabs mine from Tony.
"Steve repeat after me…."
"I Steve Rogers, take thee, Natasha Romanoff to be my Wife. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise my love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my Wife, for as long as we both shall live."
He slides the ring onto my finger and I never stop smiling.
"Natasha repeat after me…."
"I Natasha Romanoff, take thee, Steve Rogers to be my Husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise my love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my Husband, for as long as we both shall live."
"Steven Grant Rogers do you promise to have Natasha Alianovna Romanoff to have and to hold, in sickness and in health until death do you part?"
He looks into my eyes with a smile. "I do."
"Natasha Alianovna Romanoff do you promise to have Steven Grant Rogers to have and to hold, in sickness and in health until death do you part?"
I nod and swallow, "I do."
"By the power invested in me by the United States of America, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride!"
Steve quickly takes my face between his hands and pull me into a long slow kiss. We break apart to cheering and smiles as we walk back up the aisle into the house. Steve holds my hand tight as the guest make their way to the large ballroom inside the home that was set up to house the reception.
"We are married," Steve whispers before picking me up to kiss me deeply. We return back out to our friends to take a few group photos for the wedding album. The girls and I do a few fun poses while the guys laugh. The guys of course chose to do all of their signature hero moves which was to funny. Bruce ended up looking like a bodybuilder while the others looked absolutely stunning.
After a few photo ops we return to be introduced to the guest for the first time as Husband and Wife.
Soon the music starts and we find our way to the middle of the floor for our first dance. We chose the song, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" by Thompson Square. I spend that time with Steve's hands on my hips and my head on his chest as we move slowly to the music.
After that song I feel a soft tap on my shoulder and we turn to face Tony. "We have a special guest that wants to speak to you outside. Don't worry we will give you a distraction so take your time."
Steve takes my hand and we walk to the hallway after I kick off my shoes under the wedding table. When we get outside there is a male with longer hair looking out the window and I feel my stomach drop. I know exactly who it is, and why he is wearing only one glove. James Barnes, also known as the winter soldier, a man I haven't seen since I help him escape hydra a few decades back. He turns to face us a I feel Steve's grip on my hand loosen and he chokes out one simple word, "Bucky.."
James turns to us completely, "Hello Steve, Natalia."
"James, it is nice to see you again. I take it you manage to get rid of their control?" I ask and I feel Steve watching me. I never told him that I knew his best friend, hell I just told him what year I was born in.
"No, I am still fighting it, but I had to come see you for your wedding."
Steve finally speaks, "You are alive?!"
James nods, "Yeah I am, turns out the fall didn't kill me. The soviets found me before Hydra took me from them. I got brainwashed and got this thing." James takes off his jacket and glove to reveal a metal arm.
Steve walks up and hugs Bucky, "I am sorry man, I am glad you came back."
Bucky hugs him back, "I can't stay I am still being tracked and my brain isn't mine all the time. I came to get a drink and maybe take a spin around the dance floor with Natalia."
I smile and take both of there hands, "Come on we don't want to hold you up, and Steve honey you can ask me anything later on okay."
I get both men to stay quiet and follow me back in just as the next song starts.
"Steve may I dance with your wife?"
"Yeah but don't try anything, I am your size now buddy." We all laugh as James takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor.
"I would have never thought you would find him of all guys, let alone marry him Natalia."
"My name is Natasha," I whisper as I put my hands on his shoulders. "And what can I say he is my friend and I feel for him."
He smiles down at me as we turn. "So is he treating you right? If not I can definitely fix that."
I smile and laugh, "Yeah since he found out about the baby he has been my slave."
He halts and eyes my stomach, "You are Pregnant?"
He slides his hand over my abdomen, "yeah but i am in the early stages still."
He swallows hard, "Wow well congrats, now I know for sure I need to get my life together so I can meet the little person when he or she is born."
We start to move again, "Yeah Steve would enjoy that, and just know that SHIELD is willing to help you out if that's what you want."
He nods again as the music stops before walking to the bar to talk to Steve as I take a spin with Coulson.
James leaves after a drink and Steve goes to talk to Janet and some of the other girls while I dance with Tony, Clint, Thor and Bruce.
Before I know it we are standing in front of a beautiful white wedding cake with a figurine of Captain America and Black Widow on top. With Steve hand over mine we cut the cake and he gently feeds me a piece as the photographer takes photos. I smile and shove the cake in his face to make a mess and he laughs. After he cleans himself off we have another dance as everyone eats their cake.
As the party comes to the end I take a seat in the middle of the dance floor as all the unmarried men gather. I notice Tony duck to the back so he won't catch the garter. Steve kneels in front of me with a smirk before he ducks beneath my dress and pulls the garter down my leg with his teeth. There were loud cheer as he takes it off before standing with his back facing the crowd and tosses it. The lucky one to catch it was none other than Leo Fitz.
A laugh was shared as the girls exchange places with the guys and I see Pepper take the front of the group. Tony equips the iron man glove to blast the bouquet if it gets near Pep. I turn my back and toss my bouquet. I spin around in time to see it land in Janet's hand and she blushes.
Steve kisses me for the millionth time tonight as the party starts to wind down. The house servants start to clean up as Tony and the others come to wish us a happy honeymoon before returning to New York. Steve and I will be staying the night here before leaving for Hawaii tomorrow morning.
Steve helps me up the stairs and out of my dress before we partake in newlywed activities until early morning.
