Becoming a Maximoff

Chapter 20: A short journey

A sudden wave of fear and hopelessness hits me and I have to lean against a tree to not tremble. What if this was the last time I spoke to her? What if I can't find the way and free her?

I don't want my last words to her be anything less than 'I love you'.

And even if I get to wherever she is, what am I gonna do then?

The plan is not very thought through and I only notice that now. Not that we would have had time to think it through any further but still. That place might be surrounded by hundreds of people as far as we know. I can't fight that many people all on my own. In a team, yeah maybe but not alone.

What if Wanda won't be conscious when I find her? She won't be able to help us get out then. I can't carry her and fight our way out. We would both be held hostage then. Or, if they have no 'use' for me, they might kill me.

My breathing picks up and my chest tightens. What if I have a panic attack or flashback while fighting them? I won't be of any use then. I can't do this. I'm not capable. Shit!

Tears prick in my eyes and I wanna scream. I never asked for my life to become this complicated.
All I wanted was to be happy with Wanda and not creeping around the woods to find my girlfriend who was kidnapped by someone.

I'm not blaming Wanda, not at all. I am just wishing that it didn't went downhill. And to whoever is writing my story, I sure hope this will be the last hurdle in my relationship with Wanda and my life in the nearer future, or ever.

I wipe a few tears from my face, I don't have time for that right now. I can have a breakdown when I'm safe and back with Wanda, not now.

With heavy steps, I continue my way, following the arrow on my phone. The ground is uneven and I have to pay attention so I won't trip. My mind still won't stop spinning with worries and fears and on top of the physical exhaustion, I start to get mentally exhausted as well. What a great combination!

As much as I am trying to push those thoughts away, I can't because they aren't unreasonable.
It is a fair point to wonder if I can even fight against the amount of people who kidnapped Wanda.

This isn't some Avenger's mission with backup and all that. I don't have a jet waiting for me and Wanda with a medical bay. We probably have to make our way back through this forest, no matter how hurt or exhausted we are. This isn't well planned, it's just the next thing I could do.

I almost trip over a rock and curse, feeling myself at the edge of a mental breakdown. It would probably be smart to rest before going in and fight but could I really rest that well outside? Apart from it being not very comfortable, it would also be cold, even with the blanket and I don't wanna risk to waste time that I, or better Wanda, doesn't have. But before I can think about anything like resting, I should find the place first.

For the next hour or so, I walk through the forest, being slowed down by the uneven ground or small ponds. My thoughts are still exhausting me and I gave up to try and control them. Now would be a great time for one of Wanda's visions in my head. They always make me happy and relaxed. Although, if Wanda was with me, I wouldn't be here.

When I notice the forest ending, there's a glimpse of hope inside me and I walk a little faster, hoping to find what I'm looking for. To my disappointment it's just a clearing, making me huff. I look down at my phone, not even sure if I am getting closer anymore. I've never followed a direction just because it feels right. And especially not, when it's so important. But I doubt a little that I will talk to Wanda again today.

It's a little miracle that we even got to talk twice today. And I am also not sure, if I would be happy if we talked a third time today because something tells me, that whenever she is able to talk to me, something bad happens to her. I can't tell why I have this feeling but it's there.
So, I will just have to live with this right now.

When I spot something between the trees, I narrow my eyes, trying to get a better view. Is that a building?
Inside the forest?

I glance around but there is no one, so I slowly and carefully approach it.
My breath gets shallower automatically, scared I will pull anyone's attention, even if I seem to be alone.
This could just be a random building, or it's the place where they hide Wanda.

It looks a bit rotten and old but the stone underneath the leaves doesn't seem too crumble yet.

Could this be it?

I don't spot any cameras, but I still keep my distance as I walk around it. When I see a symbol I stop. It's an octopus and somehow, that symbol seems familiar, I just don't know why...

A/n: Y/n is getting closer...

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