AN: Enjoy!

Vision checked his charts, in search of the nearest market planet. His task was made more difficult by Tommy in his lap, trying to grab at one of the ship's control knobs, and trying not to startle Billy, who seemed to jump if Vision made any sudden movements. It made him even more determined that Wanda and the boys would never go back to where they had been, and nor would they ever meet Lord Ultron, to whom he was originally supposed to deliver them.

No child should ever have to be as afraid as poor little Billy was.

Eventually, Vision managed to settle on the Shopping District on the west side of planet Xandar. The shopping district was quieter than the Capital, and they'd be able to get everything they needed. Even if they did happen to run into a member of Xandar's law enforcement, the Nova Corps, Vision was known for only bringing in criminals, and so was not on the Corps' radar in the way other Ravagers might have been.

As they were about to land, Wanda came padding out of the sleeping quarters, stretching and yawning, but quite a bit more alert than she had been earlier.

"Hello" Vision greeted her with a smile.

"Hi.." Wanda seemed almost enchanted by the sight of Vision with Tommy in his lap, and Billy clinging to the side of the Pilot's seat.

She was reminded of the sentence she hadn't finished the day before. That boys needed a Father.. Or at least a positive male role model.

Wanda was quickly shaken out of her thoughts when Billy toddled over to her, his arms outstretched. She smiled and scooped him up gently into her arms.

"I thought we might do a spot of shopping.." Vision gently pulled Tommy's hand away from the control knob once again.

"Shopping?" Wanda seemed almost confused by the word.

"Yes, shopping" Vision continued. "To buy some things. We'll need food, and the boys will need diapers, and some proper clothes. You'll need more clothes too. And I was thinking we could buy a couple of hover cradles, so we don't have to worry about carrying the boys when we're out.."

For a moment, Wanda was reminded of her Father, so long ago, asking for their weekly shopping list. Then she frowned, sitting back in the Co-Pilot seat with Billy in her lap..

"Those cradles sound expensive.. You shouldn't have to spend so much money on us."

"I don't really have any other reason to spend it" Vision shrugged. "I have far more than I need. I don't eat food, or have any hobbies. But after everything you've been through, you and the twins deserve a few nice things.. like maybe some toys" He gently steered Tommy's hand away again.

"Toys.. they've never had toys before."

"Then we definitely need some toys for them.. and anything you want for yourself." Vision added. "Don't worry about the cost."

"But.."

"Really, don't worry about it" He repeated. "All my life, all I've really wanted is to help people. Now it feels like I finally am.."

Tommy reached out once again, but this time, Vision laid his hand over the little boy's, placing them both on the knob and pushing forward as they moved in to land. Tommy's squeal of joy when they moved echoed throughout the ship.

Xandar's marketplace was bustling with crowds. Wanda hadn't been around this many people in a very long time, and the twins never had. Wanda clutched Vision's hand, somewhat nervous. Tommy, nestled safely in Vision's other arm, looked around with interest, while Billy, nervous and painfully shy, buried his head in Wanda's shoulder.

"It's alright, you'll be safe with me" Vision tried to reassure them. "People tend to try and give me a wide berth.."

"Why?" asked Wanda, confused.

"Well.." Vision gestured to himself, "Have you seen me?"

"Yes.." Wanda was still confused.

"Some people think I look.. never mind. Let's just start with the essentials."

First, they bought diapers, after which they made a quick stop to properly diaper the twins. This was a much quicker, less complicated endeavour with Wanda at the helm, which Vision supposed was down to Wanda's greater experience. However, she had been somewhat impressed with the success of his makeshift diapers.

Next, was the matter of food. Wanda only remembered a few things about what she liked, while Tommy and Billy really wouldn't know much about what foods they would like. So, Vision simply selected a wide variety. After a bit of hunting around, they found they found the hover cradles that Vision had been talking about. Wanda's eyes widened at the amount of money Vision handed over for the cradles, but he didn't let her object.

"I told you.." He smiled, "I have the money. Don't worry."

With the essential items out of the way, they were able to get to the slightly more fun parts of their shopping spree. With the twins now hovering in their new little cradles, beside Wanda and Vision, they were free to browse the clothing stalls. They chose a selection of outfits in blues and greens for Tommy, as well as, at Wanda's insistence, a few pairs of good sturdy shoes. Billy, apparently, tended to gravitate towards red things, so for him, they chose clothing on the warmer end of the colour spectrum.

For herself, Wanda chose just a few comfortable and practical outfits. Vision saw her admiring a long jacket made of soft red leather, but she had balked at the price tag and put it back. As Vision would later learn, even before Wanda and her brother had been taken, her family had not been well-off.

Vision watched her move on, the twins' cradles floating beside her, and Billy's small hand still clutching her sleeve. She looked at the little boy and smiled, the desire to comfort him keeping her from panicking in the crowded market, and Vision felt a strange lump in his throat.

She did so much for those boys.. She deserved something nice for herself.

Vision quickly paid for the jacket and tucked it into one of their bags, before hurrying after Wanda and the children.

Their final stop was at a stall selling an assortment of toys. Vision found Tommy a ball that somewhat resembled the control knob he had so coveted, and handed Billy a strange plushie that he had been looking at, a green, blonde-haired alien that he would eventually name Teddy. Billy had almost smiled at him in response, and that was enough to warm Vision's synthetic heart, and prompt him to buy quite a few more toys.

"You don't have to go overboard with those.." Wanda had frowned.

"I know. But I am very happy to do so.."

It had been a very big day for Tommy and Billy, so when they returned to the Side Of Life, Wanda changed them from their ragged old hospital gowns into some of their new, comfortable pyjamas, and put them down for a nap.

While Wanda tended to the boys, Vision began putting all their purchases away in the proper purchases. However, he kept the red jacket out for now, and presented it to a rather surprised Wanda when she emerged from the sleeping quarters.

"I uh.." He felt strangely awkward as he held out the jacket, "I saw you admiring it, so I.. um.. This is for you."

"Vision.." Wanda seemed equally awkward, "That was really expensive.."

"I know.. But like I said, my money really just sits there uselessly most of the time, and I thought.. I thought that you should have something nice."

"I.." Wanda took the jacket in slightly shaking hands. "No.. I-I'm not.. I d-don't deserve.."

"Yes, you do," said Vision, rather stubbornly. "You've been hurt, and people have made you think.. But you're strong, so strong, and you're.."

"I'm what?" Wanda looked at him, her soft green eyes seeming impossibly wide.

"Come with me" Vision told her, an idea coming to him. "I think there's something we should do.."

Careful not to wake the sleeping twins, Vision gathered the old tattered gowns, both the boys' and Wanda's, then led Wanda to the ship's Incinerator, switching it on and opening the hatch.

"I don't really use this much.. I've never really had a lot of trash" Vision explained, taking the jacket from Wanda and handing her the gowns in exchange, "But I think that you may have some things to dispose of.."

Wanda clutched the gowns for a moment, and then, in one quick movement, tossed them all into the Incinerator's flames, watching them burn. An invisible weight appeared to lift from Wanda's shoulders, a wonderfully bright smile spread over her face, then she started to laugh, and Vision's synthetic heart skipped a beat, because Wanda laughing, happy, was about the most beautiful thing that he had ever seen.

"The jacket.. Can I..?"

"Of course" said Vision, "It's yours."

Wanda took it and slipped it on, and then she hugged him, tightly.

"Thank you.."

"You're welcome.."

Vision hugged her back, his heart skipping yet another beat. She fit so perfectly in his arms, like she belonged, and he knew, after years of searching, he had found his purpose.

Nothing was ever going to hurt her again.