Summary: It wasn't supposed to happen, it was supposed to be impossible, yet it had happened. Mind you, he was an Avenger, meaning anything could be possible; especially with a demi-god as a friend with a slightly deranged brother.

WARNINGS: M-Preg, Fluff, Violence, Cussing, M x M, Slash, Character Death (Later on)

Authors Note (Or Rant, In My Case): I have a dancing exam tomorrow, and I will probably be updating more religiously after. I have got a dance show in May though, and multiple GSCE exams and mocks. My life is very hectic, so I am sorry if I don't update.

AMELIA-LILLY IS ABOUT 7 IN THIS. That is very important to remember.

Also, the other children of the Avengers will be revealed.

There are flash-backs in this chapter.

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Chapter 8

Bruce sighed as he steered Tony out of the room. Steve and Natasha were currently with Amelia-Lily, Phillip, Roxanne - Thor and Jane's eldest, Daniel, Alex and new-born Alicia Charlotte Stark, as Clint and Bruce looked after Tony. They all were trying to keep him busy, knowing he was letting the horrific scene replay over and over in his head.

Pepper had been killed. She had been travelling home, when a car had collided with hers. She had been declared dead on the way to the hospital.

Tony was devastated. The only woman he had ever, - and would ever, love had been killed. The rest of the Avengers were all mourning Pepper, including Jane, as they helped look after Tony and the 3 Stark children, while their father grieved.

/Our Small Miracle/Our Small Miracle/

Steve opened his arms immediately, as Bruce walked out of the elevator. The Doctor immediately stumbled into them and buried his head into his husband's chest. Steve rubbed a hand up and down Bruce's back, as the smaller man sighed.

"Where are the twins, Amy and Ali?" He asked, wrapping his arms around Steve's waist.

"In the nursery; Clint and I moved the 3 camp beds into it and Natasha put them to sleep. Amy wanted to see you, though," He said, as Bruce nodded. He leant up and pecked Steve's lips, before pulling away and shuffling into the nursery, and smiling as he saw Amy sat up in bed talking quietly with Alex and Danny.

"Hey kids," He whispered as he walked over to them and sat on Amy's bed, placing an arm around her as she snuggled into him.

"Is Mummy not coming back?" Alex asked, as Bruce's heart literally broke.

"No, kiddo, she's not. But she'll always be a part of you. Right here," He said, as he motioned to the heart. Both boys placed hands on their hearts, as Bruce smiled sadly at them. "But if you're really missing her, just go to the window, and look up to the clouds, or to the stars, or even just to the sky. Because she loves you all, and wants you to grow up right." He told them wisely, as they nodded. "Try to get some sleep, boys," Both boys nodded and got back into their beds, as Bruce picked Amy up and placed her in his arms. He took her through to his and Steve's bedroom, and settled down next to Steve, who was watching curiously as Bruce settled Amy with them.

"What's the matter, sweetheart?" Steve asked Amy, who was looking at both of them.

"Will you Daddy or you Papa ever leave me?" She asked quietly, as Bruce smiled sadly at his daughter and took her into his arms.

"Never; we'll always be here," He whispered, as he leant into Steve, who wrapped his arms around them both. The small family ended up falling asleep like this, and when Natasha came in to wake them and find Amy, she smiled, instantly searching for a camera to capture the moment for them. She and Bruce had been working on a project with Pepper and Jane for if something like this happened; if something happened to one of the adults. So far, they had different scrapbooks for each child. Bruce kept Amy's book in his drawer, and was always adding pictures.

/Our Small Miracle/Our Small Miracle/

Amy skipped through the hall, her black dress swishing as she did so. Stopping as she reached the lounge, she walked forward and grabbed Alex's hand, as he smiled at her. She led them over to the elevator and they entered it as Bruce and Steve followed, ushering Daniel and Tony, who was holding Alicia. Natasha, Phillip and Clint met them in the car park, and they waited for a few moments, until Thor and Jane came downstairs with Roxie.

They all got into separate cars, Tony being driven by Steve. He had been in a silent shock, putting on a happy façade for his children. He had become particularly protective of Alicia, who had gained a lot of his looks. He was also as equally protective of the boys, but didn't panic as much when they weren't in the same room as him. They all tried to get him to be himself, but it was a slow process. They knew he was still heartbroken from his lost love.

Bruce looked towards Amy and Alex, who were both chatting happily. He smiled; he had a feeling they would become very good friends over time. Like their fathers…

So, what do you think? Don't kill me, but this is to fit in with the plot later. And, the original chapter made me cry, so I went for this one - the slightly less tearful one.