CARSON turned his head to the side and watched through the gap in the railings as the train went past, revealing glimpses of a figure who stood on the other side. No one could see the man's face as it was too dark to make out his features. But still, there was something so familiar about the man.
Proxima launched her spear towards the figure but it wasn't much use as the man effortlessly leant out of the way and caught it in his hand.
He took a few steps forward out of the shadows, the light now hitting his face. A small smirk found it's way on Carson's face once he realised who it was and Wanda smiled at she looked over her shoulder.
Carson managed to let out a small chuckle. "Well, shit."
Because Proxima was distracted by the unexpected entrance of Steve, she didn't notice Sam flying towards her. He extended his legs out and kicked her in the stomach, making her fall backwards and hit the ground with a thud.
Just as she started to get up again, Steve threw the spear over to the other side of the platform. His actions confused Carson at first considering the spear looked like it was just going to hit nothing.
But that's when he saw her.
Natasha suddenly entered the fight and jumped into the air to catch the spear before sliding on her knees and slicing the blade through Proxima's legs.
Sam flew back around and landed in front of the alien, jumping up into the air and sending multiple kicks to her stomach which made her fall back once again.
Proxima let out a grunt and started to crawl backwards on the ground away from them. Only this time, she had no where else to go. Sam removed his two guns from their holsters and aimed them both at her, ready to shoot if she tried anything.
Steve and Natasha both joined Sam's side. All of them looked down at Proxima curiously before saying anything.
"We don't wanna kill you." Natasha was the first the break the silence. "But we will."
Proxima looked between them all, her eyes practically shooting daggers. "You'll never get the chance again."
The alien activated something on the control pad that was strapped to the arm of her suit. And just like that, a beam shone down on her like a spotlight and lifted her back up into her spaceship.
Wanda relaxed a little now that Proxima was gone and turned her attention back to Carson. She moved over to his side and crouched down next to him. He gave her a small smile and shuffled forwards a little, gently moving away the hair that was in her face.
"There." He leant back against the railing, trying his best to not show the amount of pain he was in. "Now I can see that pretty face of yours clearly."
Despite the circumstances they were in, Wanda couldn't help but blush at his comment. She let out a light laugh at how he still managed to act like this considering his state and reached down for his hand, interlocking her fingers with his.
The sound of footsteps brought them out of their own little bubble and they looked ahead, seeing Steve and Natasha walking towards them.
Natasha moved to his side and looked down at his hand that was covering his wound. She carefully removed his hand so she could get a better look at his injury, only to let out a gasp at the sight along with her brows stitching together when she saw how his clothes were practically drenched in blood.
"Didn't anyone ever tell you it's rude to stare?" Carson muttered.
She looked up at him and smiled briefly before it turned into a glare. "Boy you're gonna be so sorry once you're better."
"I beg your pardon." Carson scoffed. "How is this my fault?"
"I told you to be careful!" Natasha glanced down at his wound then back up at him. "This is NOT careful, Carson! Does this look like being careful to you?!"
He let out a small chuckle and couldn't help but smile at her reaction, despite the fact that she looked like she was going to kill him.
"Nice vest." Carson gestured towards the piece of clothing. "However, Lena would kill you if she knew that it was getting covered in blood."
"Oh shut up." Natasha rolled her eyes but seemed to give into the smile that she felt tugging at the corners of her mouth. She wrapped her hands around his arm and helped Wanda pull him up to his feet.
Carson let out a groan as he stood up right. He stumbled slightly but Wanda slid her hand onto his back to make sure he didn't fall.
"You alright?" Sam asked as he walked over.
Carson nodded. "I'm fine. Thanks birdy." He grinned and Sam laughed at his response.
Steve stepped forward and locked eyes with Carson. His face was filled with concern as he looked over the boys state. He moved forwards and placed a hand on his shoulder, giving him a small smile.
It had been two years and this wasn't exactly the best circumstances for a reunion.
"Long time no see." Carson grinned. "Old man."
Steve let out a small chuckle. "How long have you been calling me that for, huh?"
He shrugged, smiling to himself as he thought back to a specific memory. "Ever since the time you threw out your back in my first ever training lesson, when I was fifteen. And it's not gonna stop now."
"I didn't think it would." Steve smiled too and patted his shoulder before glancing over at Wanda and giving her a nod. "Let's get you both on the jet."
The super soldier lead the way back to the jet with Sam walking at his side, the two of them engaging in a conversation about the alien that they had previously encountered.
As Carson started walking, something suddenly popped into his mind with caused him to stop in his tracks, earning a curious looks from Wanda and Natasha.
"I need to..." He started patting around the pockets of his jacket. "One minute."
Wanda looked down at his jacket. "Are you looking for something in your pocket? Maybe it's in the inside one or—" She moved to tap his inside pocket but Carson moved her hand away.
"No!" Carson interrupted her before clearing his throat. "I mean, no thank you baby. It's fine I just..." He let out a relieved sigh when he felt the ring box still in his inside pocket.
How the hell that didn't fall out he'll never know. But hey, he wasn't going to complain.
"I was just... looking for my phone." He covered it up, ignoring the look that Natasha was giving him. "But I'm guessing it was destroyed."
"Oh okay." Wanda nodded slowly. "Well we can get another one when we have time, if you'd like? I think I lost mine too actually."
"Yeah, sounds like a plan."
They all fell back into their formation of walking and Natasha gave his arm a small squeeze, wanting him to look at her. Which he did. She gave him a 'What as that about?' look and he quickly glanced at Wanda to make sure she wasn't watching him.
He looked back at Natasha and mouthed. "I'll tell you later."
Natasha nodded and smiled up at him. She let out a sigh and briefly pressed her head against his shoulder as they walked up to the jet before moving from his side and stepping in.
Carson and Wanda followed behind Natasha and the others. Once they were inside the jet, they both made their way over to the seats in the back and sat down.
Wanda perched herself next to him and quickly stitched up his wound again now that they had time. He gave her a kiss on the forehead and she moved her position so she was laying against his shoulder, Carson smiled and wrapped his arm around her.
"So." Carson spoke up. "Where to now?"
Steve looked around at them all. "Home."
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two in one day???? who am i?
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