Chapter 27

Nat's POV

Time Skip... Two Weeks Later...

   The paperwork and fingerprints were processed successfully and we're free to take Mikayla home now. Bruce and I are thrilled to finally be bringing our daughter home. I know Mikayla is so excited to be coming home as well. We've visited her three times in the past two weeks but visits in an orphanage don't compare to spending time with her at home. The owner of the orphanage has us sign a couple more forms quickly before Mikayla is placed before us. When she is, she hugs us both so tightly, afraid to let go. We envelop her in the deepest hug ever, so happy to finally have her in our arms for the rest of our lives. We're a family now, this is amazing. 

    It takes us a little while to get back to Stark Tower due to heavy city traffic. "Mikayla, are you ready to meet everyone? Everyone is upstairs and wants to meet you, but if you aren't ready, I can let them know." She grins adorably at me. "I'm so excited to meet everyone. Let's do it!" Bruce and I laugh at her enthusiasm and head upstairs together, super excited to introduce her to everyone. 

     When we step off of the elevator, every single Avenger and hero who fought alongside us in the Infinity War as we've come to call it is here. Mikayla's jaw drops and she stares at everyone in awe. "You all are amazing. I can't believe you're all standing in front of me. This is amazing!" She squeals and jumps up and down. Everyone smiles softly at her, amused by her excitement. I can tell she's already winning them over. Mikayla's a charmer and probably will continue to be one as she gets older. 

     We spend the next few hours talking and goofing around, enjoying one another's company. Mikayla makes her rounds, chatting it up with everyone. I smirk at her. "Mikayla, which one of us is your favorite hero?" Mikayla blushes and bites her lip, smiling shyly. "I love all of you so much, but my favorite hero is Scarlet Witch." Wanda moves forward and bends down, scooping up Mikayla in her arms. "Well it just so happens that you're my favorite kid. Thank you though, it's nice to hear that I'm someone's favorite." I nod in agreement. "Wanda if there's anyone else I'd want her to pick besides myself, it'd be you." Tony and Bruce both gasp in unison, causing me to roll my eyes at them. "Have some respect for girl power."

A few hours later...

 We put Mikayla to bed and end up drinking to the extreme. Bruce and I don't get to drink much but when we do, we go at it full force. Bruce smiles at me. "Nat, Mikayla is so happy. I'm so happy..." I smile back at him. "Me too. I haven't felt this happy in ages. Things are finally coming together at again and the world is healing. We're all healing." "You know Nat, maybe Mikayla could train to be an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. in a few years time." "That's a great idea. She'd be a great agent. The best teacher for her would be Maria Hill. Do you think Maria would be up for that?" As if right on cue, Maria walks in with a smile on her face. "I'd be thrilled to train your daughter as an agent one day." 

   I hug her. "You're the best Maria." She laughs. "Don't mention it. I'm happy for you and Bruce, you two deserve this." I nod in agreement. "I agree." After a few more drinks, Bruce, myself, and everyone else calls it a night, wanting to sleep off the hangovers that we're bound to have by morning. As I drift off into the best sleep of my life, I dream pleasant dreams all night long, most of which about the wonderful future Bruce and I are going to have with our daughter. 

Hoped that you guys liked this fanfic as much as I enjoyed writing it! Until next time, this is goodbye.  :) -Mary