Chapter 6
By: MysticFantasy
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Steve felt his lungs being crushed under Thor's embrace. The Asgardian warrior had returned to the tower just minutes before Steve and Natasha had come to announce the big news.
Once the two had announced their big announcement, hugs were shared and Thor's excitment showed.
"Congratulations my friends." The thunder god praised with a large smile. "I am very happy that you are being blessed with a child."
"That child won't have their father if you keep squeezing him like that." Tony declared.
Thor quickly released Steve who gasped for air.
"I apologize my friend." Thor said. "I still have trouble containing my emotions at times."
"It's alright, Thor." Steve assured.
"Save all of the feelings for the wedding." Tony said. "It's going to be a big one and before either one of you say anything I'm going to enlist Pepper to plan everything."
"That actually makes me feel better." Natasha admitted with a relieved look. "I had honestly thought that you were going to do all of the planning."
"Don't tempt me woman."
"I think this calls for a celebration." Bruce said. "Two big announcements in one day calls for a celebration."
"No kidding." Clint agreed. "First it was hearing that the first child born to any of the Avengers was going to happen and now there's going to be a wedding."
"A feast is called for." Thor declared. "I shall gather some mead I have brought with me from Asgard."
"Just remember that Natasha can't have any." Steve pointed out.
"Why?"
"Because she's pregnant." Clint answered.
"Is it wrong for a Midgardian woman to drink while she is with child?" Thor asked curiously.
"Very but not all women listen to that rule." Bruce answered. "Do women in Asgard drink when they're pregnant?"
"Many do, yes. My mother claimed she did."
"Well, that's explains a few things." Tony muttered as he pulled out his Starkpad and began to look at what could be delivered.
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"Natasha? The food is here." Clint announced as he walked into the room and spotted his friend standing in front of a mirror, her belly suddenly sticking out noticably.
Natasha chuckled when she saw Clint's shocked expression. Quickly, she removed the folded sheet from under her shirt.
"Sorry about that, Clint." she said. "I just wanted to see how I would look."
"Kinda had me going for a second." Clint admitted. "I'd love to see Cap's face though. Can you do it again?"
"Maybe in a few days." Natasha answered. "I think telling him that he's going to be a father was a big enough surprise to last for a while."
"Good point." the archer agreed. "So, what's it feel like knowing that Captain America is the baby daddy?"
"It...unexpected." Natasha answered. "I never in my life even believed that I would meet the living legend himself. Having his child...Biggest surprise of my life."
Clint lightly smiled.
"He seems really excited about it though."
"He is." Natasha said with a soft smile. "He got so happy knowing that he was finally to going to have the family he's always wanted. Although I'm pretty sure I was the last on his list of women he'd want as his wife."
"Nat, don't start that." Clint said. "Steve does care about you. You know that."
"Yeah." Natasha agreed. "It wasn't planned but I somehow managed to snag the man that every woman wants."
Clint chuckled.
"Clint, there's something I need to ask you."
"What is it?" Clint asked curiously.
"For the wedding...would you give me away?" Natasha asked.
Clint felt his face turn from happy to surprised then back to happy.
"Really? You want me to give you away?"
"Of course." Natasha answered. "You basically saved my life when you got me to leave the world I had once known. I owe you so much Clint. You're the best friend I've ever had in my life. I'd like for you to be the one to walk me down the aisle."
Clint smiled and hugged the spy.
"Of course I will." he answered.
"Thank you." Natasha said hugging her friend before they parted and began to head toward the main kitchen.
"But when the kid is old enough, I get to teach 'em archery."
"I'll think about it."
"Aw! Come on!"