There had been a strange hum going around the compound that Tony didn't seem to be privy to. Since (Y/n) and Scott's return to the fold, the rest of the team had given the billionaire no other choice but to accept that the two would be back with them. And even though Tony hated seeing (Y/n) always with the smug looking Lang by her side. Having the elemental just be in the same room as him, was enough at the moment.

Deep down, Tony still hoped that he could somehow persuade (Y/n) that out of the pair of them, he was the better choice. That she deserved more than an ex-criminal that had had to work at Baskin-Robbins and had been struggling to pay child support to his ex-wife, so that he could maintain visitation rights to his own daughter. But every time Tony had tried to get near the elemental, the two ever watchful guard dogs that closely resembled Rogers and Barnes, would come between the billionaire and his target. One of them either whisking (Y/n) off, or finding something that Tony, and only Tony could do.

Over the last couple of days, the super soldiers and Lang appeared to have been more in cahoots than normal. And all their hushed scheming seemed to have culminated in the team waiting in the common room.

"Do you think he's got it yet?" Bucky asked Steve. Both men looking out of the window and onto the driveway, that led up to the compound.

"Not yet. He said he wanted to wait until Cassie arrived at his place, then he would take her and pick it up. Hopefully they'll both be here soon." Steve replied as he turned to look back at the rest of the team. The captain unable to stop himself from smiling softly as he took in the strange rag tag group of heroes, spies, and Asgardian gods that he and Bucky saw as family.

"He's not gonna be happy about this you know." Bucky continued as he looked over at where Tony was sat nursing a glass of scotch.

"There's nothing he can do about it. And let's face it, what's important is that (Y/n) and Scott are happy. I'm sure Stark will be fine. He'll bounce back. He always does." Steve replied. As he and Bucky turned back to look out at the driveway, waiting for Scott and Cassie to arrive.

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"(Y/N)!" Nat exclaimed as she pounded on the bathroom door. The former assassin worried as she heard her friend cry from the other side of the door.

It felt as though she and had been waiting hours for the elemental. But given what it could mean if the test was positive, Nat knew that she had to give (Y/n) time.

Like everyone else, apart from Tony that is. Nat was privy to what Scott had planned for the day. And that given (Y/n) own possible news, the day could actually be bigger than what Scott, Steve and Bucky already had planned. And Natasha couldn't wait to hear the results.

"(Y/n). Come on honey. What's going on? What does the test say?" Nat asked, her eyes widening as the bathroom door slowly creeped open to reveal the tear soaked cheeks, and swollen eyes of the elemental.

"(Y/n)?" Nat hesitantly asked, as she inched closer. (Y/n) finally appearing fully from the bathroom. A small white plastic stick in her hand.

"It........its.........." (Y/n) cried. Throwing herself into Nat's arms. The widow taking the tester from the elemental's hand. A small smile coming to her lips as she saw the two pink lines.

"Oh, (Y/n). That's wonderful. I'm going to be an aunt." Nat announced, not sure why (Y/n) could possibly be crying.

"But.......but what will Scott say? I don't know if he wants to be a father again. What if he doesn't want me or the baby. What if he doesn't love me anymore." (Y/n) sniffed, as she wiped away the tears from her eyes. Her mind filled with all the worst possible outcomes. She knew that she shouldn't be like this, especially around Nat. The elemental knowing that the Red Room had taken away Natasha's chance to ever have a child of her own. She knew that she should be happy, and deep down she was. She was thrilled at the notion of having a child with the man she loved. But she and Scott had never spoken about having a child. Being a real family. And call it her hormones going crazy, but the only thing that she could think about at this present moment, was losing Scott.

"What? Are you kidding me? This is Scott we are talking about. You know, Scott Lang? He will be over the moon, (Y/n). He's a wonderful dad to Cassie, and I am positive that he'll be a wonderful father to his new little one. And don't forget that it takes two to make a baby. So, I promise that if he is anything but overjoyed, he'll regret it." Nat chuckled as she brushed the tears away from (Y/n) eyes.

"Now come on. Let's get you cleaned up. And you can go and tell Scott and everyone else the wonderful news." Nat continued, as she pushed (Y/n) back into the bathroom. Wanting her to be ready for Scott's own announcement.

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The other's chuckled as they heard the happy squeal of a little girl rong out. Getting louder as she got closer to the common room. Steve and Bucky had seen her father's car draw up to the compound. Smiling as they saw a nervous looking Scott emerge, and make his way into the building.

"Guess what?" Cassie excitedly asked everyone, as she raced into the room. The young girl making a beeline straight for Peter. Bouncing up and down on the sofa on which he was sat.

"Hi, Cassie. What?" Peter replied, despite knowing full well what was about to happen.

"Daddy is going to ask Tempest to marry him. He's got her a big ring and everything. We are going to be a family." Cassie declared. As Scott made his way over to where Steve and Bucky stood. The super soldiers both smiling as Scott pulled the box from his pocket and showed the two men the ring inside. The team not failing to notice that Tony had just sat bolt upright at the child's announcement.

"You ready for this?" Steve asked, as he looked at terrified looking Scott.

"I, er........I suppose. But.........what if she says no? I mean. I mean she might not want to marry me. She might not love me." Scott babbled. Furrowing his brows as Bucky began to laugh.

"Are you kidding. This is (Y/n) we are talking about. You know (Y/n) right? The woman that thinks you're the best thing in the world. There is no way that she is going to say no, Scott." Bucky reassured. He, Steve and Scott turning as Cassie let out another excited squeal. All three men watching as Cassie ran over to (Y/n) who had just been brought into the room by Natasha.

"(Y/n)! (Y/n)! Daddy has something to ask you. Its really important." Cassie exclaimed as she dragged the elemental over to where Scott was waiting. Sure that his heart was going to pound out of his chest as (Y/n) stood before him.

"Well sweetie, I actually have something important to tell your dad too." (Y/n) said nervously, as she brushed Cassie's hair away from her face, and smiled.

Before (Y/n) could give everyone her news, Scott fell to one knee. Taking hold of (Y/n)'s hand as he looked deep into her eyes. Tony jumping to his feet as he watched, unable to do anything as he saw his last chance to get (Y/n) back, slowly disappear.

"(Y/n). I.........I love you. And I think.....I know that you love me too. So, will you make me the happiest man in the world, and marry me?" Scott asked, as he reached into his pocket, pulled out the little black box and presented the sparking ring to a shocked (Y/n). The elemental looking at the smiling faces of the others, before looking back as Scott and Cassie. The little girl clinging hopefully to (Y/n)'s other hand.

"Yes. I........Yes Scott. I would love to marry you." (Y/n) replied, as Scott jumped up. Taking (Y/n) and Cassie in his arms. Steve and Bucky guarding the trio from a stunned Tony that had made his way over to join everyone else.

"I suppose that this is a good a time as any to tell you my news then." (Y/n) smiled as she spied the reassuring nod from Nat.

"I.......I'm....I mean, we.......are." (Y/n) began. Cassie tightening her hold around the elementals neck as she rested in Scott and (Y/n)'s arms.

"I'm pregnant, Scott. We are going to have a baby." (Y/n) finally told everyone. All eyes now firmly trained on the trio in the middle of the large room.

"You. You're. Baby?" Asked in disbelief. A huge smile coming to his face as (Y/n) nodded. Scott putting Cassie back on the floor before taking (Y/n) in his arms and spinning her around. The others crowding around to congratulate the pair at the news.

Tony stood, rooted to the spot. The billionaire knowing that a proposal of marriage was one thing, but a baby was the final nail in the coffin for his hopes.

"Don't spoil this, Stark." Steve warned, as Tony made their way over to where Scott had helped (Y/n) over to a sofa. The proud father and big sister to be, sitting next to her with their hands placed softly on (Y/n)'s belly.

"Congratulations." Tony said quietly. Scott getting to his feet and standing protectively in front of the mother of his child.

"Looks like the best man won, Lang." Tony continued, holding out his hand for Scott to take. Scott hesitantly shaking the billionaire's hand, as (Y/n) got to her feet and moved around Scott so that she could pull Tony into an embrace.

"Thank you, Tony." (Y/n) whispered, as she held Tony close.

"If you ever need anything. If you ever get bored of bug boy. You know where I am." Tony replied, as he reluctantly let (Y/n) return to her husband to be.

"You ok?" Steve asked, as he caught Tony's arm. The rest of the team too busy with the happy pair to notice that the billionaire was leaving the room.

"You know me Rogers. I'm always alright." Tony replied. Steve letting him go and watching him disappear down the hall.

Steve having a feeling that Tony would never be the same again. But knowing that (Y/n) and Scott's lives were only going to get better. And that the Avengers family, would soon be getting another member.