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xxxtwilightaxelxxx · 3 years ago

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FIRST OF ALL YOU GOTTA KNOW I WAS SOBBING BY THE END OF THIS AND IM GONNA NEED TO REREAD THIS FROM THE START AT SOME POINT

I dont want this to enddddddddddd

My god, this was just...I can't put it into words it made me so emotional reading this and I love this version of them so much, your way with words is so poetic and breathtaking.

Of course yn would get some ptsd after the attack, and lordd I've played video games where you are listening to a message and it cuts off because they die, so I def get how traumatic that can be. But bless wanda for helping her during that and when she was helping with the bandages and my poor baby still blaming herself and her seeing that scar ;_;

'You can never die'

'Well you can never die either, I'm not going through this life without you' (not the whole quote but you know)

LORRDDDDDD THEY WILL BE OLD AND GREY AND DIE SIDE BY SIDE AT THE SAME TIME IM CALLING IT

Oh fuck so since it's been ages since I read the past chapters it's one of the reasons I want to re read this again because I can't remember how thanos and the chitauri grouped up, and I forgot about this hivemind but it def makes me think who destroyed it, how and whether they tried to contact wanda to help.

Urgh the face she'd have when she tells.yn itsnover

And that radio

And them hugging finally being freeeee

AND THAT FUCKING BEAUTIFUL BANNER YOU MADE WITH THE GIF AND EVERYTHING XHEJDJDND I LOVE YOUR BANNERS SO MUCH

I have so many questions about the 2 year time skip, like did wanda go back to see them? Did they help rebuild the town and help ppl to live there again?? Did they have to wait 2 years before their first date at least?!?!?!

50+ years of dates that broke me a bit cause that's beautiful

I do feel like the bit about yn relaxing at the house references the first chapter, I will have to look into that.

I thought she was gonna propose right then and there

More tears when she revealed the kitten omggg

Im gonna imagine he's a ginger cat ;_;

She remembered!!! And lorrrddd anniversary present!! What she's gonna get for their official one!?!?!

And her speech she said God you have such a way with words to make me cry

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS CAT CARRIER ;_; OH FUCKKK that's so cutteeee

Okay so I admit I did want wanda to propose XD she had the top energy so in my head she's gonna be the one to do it, but I'm gonna imagine she had the same idea and was gonna propose then but yn did it first.

It was so cute you did all the flashbacks

I HATED HOW YOU ENDED IT THO

Because now its officially ended ;______;

No in all seriousness this series really got to me, its rare for a fic to make me cry so much, it takes a lot to do it so for your words to do it I really have to thank you for this portrayal of them and their beautiful story. But godd would you ever do drabbles of them?? I don't want to say goodbyeeeee

So there's only one thing to say..

I very much look forward to what you create next and thank you once again for this masterpiece, words do not express enough my love for this ❤ 💜 💕

Ps I bet yn had such a lovely speech when she proposed to Wanda oh god what if wanda was gonna propose with the cat ;_; is the cat with them??? I'm gonna imagine she had a plan but she was gonna propose there when she got the flashbacks but yn beat her too it

Love Within a Forlorn World: The End

Chapter: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Pairing: Wanda Maximoff x Female Reader

Warnings: None, just some serious tones and fluff.

Word Count: 3,818

A/N: Here it is, the final chapter! It’s a little longer, as a treat lol. The italics at the end are memories. Enjoy!

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You recovered slowly as the days went by. Eventually you found the strength to do daily tasks as the ache in your side subsided and your body regained it’s strength after being put through shock. Not like there was much physical activity going on anyway since you were both stuck in this basement, sheltered from the war above, but it felt good to feel useful again.

Wanda would occasionally venture upstairs to the rest of the house to gather any items that were left behind in the whirlwind of a day that was the start of it all. The formerly lit floor plan where your lives interlaced so gracefully, like the warmest blanket, now sits desolate and quite so as to appear empty now that the threat had tripled.

She was the one who went up because she was currently the healthier one and was obviously more capable of taking on a Chitauri than you were god forbid the situation arose. But you hated living life like that, always making decisions based on what would keep you both alive. The fear that one minuscule mistake could be the thing that ends one, or both of your lives was borderline insufferable and every time Wanda went back up those steps, it was a risk.

But still somewhere in between all the uncertainty, you found time to laugh with each other. You’d talk into the late night/early morning hours just like you always did. With Wanda, these four walls didn’t seem so constricting. She was fascinating. Every conversation, from her reminiscent stories of her delinquent days with Pietro, to her enlightening perspectives on serious topics, made you feel like you were off in some other world.

Down in your new living quarters, every non-perishable food and survival supply the two of you had accumulated was neatly stacked within the built-in shelving. Thankfully you had eventually fixed that radio, even after Wanda played her little game with you. The one where she redirected you from the task to spend time with her. That memory always made you smile.

The old radio often droned on in the background, acting as a vessel, a way to connect to the outside world. Hearing music stations that ran on an endless loop with no one in the office to man them was both eerie and comforting. But there were other times that weren’t so calm. Like when one of you would be surfing the channels and you’d suddenly come across a nightmarish plea from someone asking if anyone could hear them, begging for help, only for it to cut off abruptly, leaving you to assume the worst. Those were the moments something in you would recoil. More than the expected amount.

You knew there would be physical ramifications from taking a stab wound to the abdomen but what you didn’t know was just how much it would affect your emotional response to anything even remotely similar to what you endured.

Every time a new broadcast would come through with updates on the invasion or a new desperate citizen would glitch out over the airwaves, your heartbeat sped up. Snapshots of the arrow entering your body, the look on Wanda’s face as a result or the shallow breathing that you were sure signified the end, unexpectedly made their violent entrance into your mind and it felt as real as the moment they happened.

Wanda picked up on it almost instantly. She had her own experience with post traumatic stress which you knew about. There were multiple nights during the time you’ve known her where she’d wake up in a terror, sweaty and frantic and you’d try and absolve all her pain. Some nights it’d be talking her through it, other nights it was giving her the space to cry it out while you just held her.

As sick as it made you to now know, to some degree, what she was going through, it also meant she knew exactly how to help you too. She could ease you out of it so efficiently it was as if she used her powers, but she never did, she didn’t need to. She’s got magic in her veins even without the powers of a witch.

Tonight thought, was still.

The sun had set on another long day while you sat on the bed basking in the orange glow of a lamp set beside you. Wanda was on the other side of the room making sure every basement window was secure. A ritualistic behavior you noticed her repeating multiple times ever since you both returned home, despite only ever opening one every once in a while to let some air in before closing & locking it up shortly after.

You watched her as she meticulously checked each lock with a sinking feeling in your gut knowing this wasn’t just an action any responsible person would do but an obsessive habit in response to the recent events. The effect these past 5 years had both of you was really starting to settle in. You knew the whole world was dealing with a collective trauma and that the road to a content life was going to be long.

But for Wanda, the pain had started long before the snap and it was simply not fair. All you wanted to do was give her a life with no more heartache, no more loss, no more impending doom. Just a life full of happiness that illuminates through every waking moment.

With a longing exhale, you thought ... one day.

Wanda stepped down from the small latter that helped her reach the windows, folded it up & set it back in it’s place. Turning her head to yours she spoke, breaking your stream of thought. “We should change your bandage.”

She went to grab the gauze and tape and planted herself in front of you on the bed. You sat up and moved yourself over a little bit to give her room. She sat with one leg bent flat on the mattress and the other propped up by her foot that was planted on the ledge of the bed frame.

Rolling your shirt up slightly, you went to pull off the old bandage when she interjected lovingly. “Let me.” She looked up at you with a lip pressed smile. You let her.

Slowly she peeled off the tape, exposing the wound. Though once she got it off she stopped, pausing in reflection. She had changed your bandage a couple times already, checking it & sealing it back up like any other task but this time something was on her mind.

Her fingers gently began tracing over the developing scar. You knew what she was thinking which made you bring your hand to rest on top of the one playing suture on your incision.

“You can never die” she spoke earnestly, a forlorn look on her face as her eyes remained fixed on your laceration. Her tone was a desperate whine yet completely serious. Like she was begging and ordering the universe at the same time. After a couple more seconds she continued reapplying the clean bandage.

“Never?” You asked, knowing that sadly, it was impossible but you enjoyed the fantasy. “Never.” She concluded, puppy dog eyes on lock with yours. No matter how many times, her cuteness still turned you to mush.

“Well then you can never die either, because I’m not going through this life without ya bébé.” Her frown quickly dissolved into a playful smirk as she elicited a little laugh.

“Deal?” You added, returning her smile. “Deal.” She set the gauze and tape next to the lamp that was set on top of a makeshift bedside table & continued humorously, “now scoot over.”

She slid under the covers, lifting them for you to join her. Repeating after her you slipped into the warmth of the comforter. Turning onto your good side you bolstered your head up with your hand and Wanda did the same, facing you.

Despite Wanda already moving on from her heartfelt moment, you wanted her to know you took her worries very seriously. “I’m not going anywhere, I promise.” You reassured her. Her eyes continued gazing into yours, deep in admiration. “Good.” She stated, bringing her hand to your cheek & running her thumb over your soft skin. “I’d be completely broken without you.”

You leaned in, connected your lips for what felt like never enough time. Reluctantly separating, you rested your forehead on hers, adding “It’s you and me Wanda, forever.”

With one last passionate kiss to your lips, Wanda motions for you to come into her arms. You nestled yourself into her side, draping your arm across her stomach and laid your head on her chest.

She placed a quick kiss to the top of your head and whispered “goodnight detka” before turning the lamp off and drifting off to sleep.

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The next day went on like all the rest. At this moment it was early afternoon and Wanda was fiddling with the radio while you sat on the other side of the room, a sandwich in one hand and the other sifting through some items. The static of the radio was coming in and out as Wanda searched the channels. It felt like a Sunday even though you forgot what day it actually was. Then suddenly you heard something from outside.

Instantly you stopped what you were doing, swallowing your bite and looking over towards Wanda. She looked up, abandoning her previous infatuation with surfing stations, then looked back at you.

There it was again. It was heavy footsteps, like that scene in Jurassic Park that makes the water ripple. Please not again.

Wanda offered you a ‘it’s alright’ look that, against your better judgement, you still chose to believe. She slowly rose to her feet to get a better look out the window.

Your eyes were glued on her, following along with every step. Focusing in on her face, you tried to look for any slight change in her expression. She stayed determined and investigative until you saw her eyes widen.

“What?” You whispered urgently, but you knew. She kept her eyes trained out the window but began moving towards you like a protective leader. “They’re here.” She whispered back.

Your blood went cold. No amount of preparation really prepares you for the moment and actually going up against them like you have still doesn’t make it any easier. If anything, you now know exactly what they’re capable of. You stood up next to Wanda to see for yourself.

Six of them, all scouring the property, slowly headed toward the house. Your body couldn’t handle this again, not physically or mentally.

You noticed one creeping closer. With each step Wanda moved you both out of view from it but still being able to watch it’s every move. She held on to your hand in that instinctive way you both do, and stood in front of you, guarding you.

It started to bend down to get a look through the window. Your face scrunched as you braced yourself while Wanda’s grip in your hand tightened and she began summoning her red magic in anticipation.

Just before it got down far enough to discover you, you see it fall lifeless.

You both stood frozen, terrified and confused. All of a sudden something clicked in Wanda’s brain. Her red haze faded and she slipped her fingers from yours. “Stay here” she ordered kindly.

Walking towards the window she sees all six of them laying dead like a switch was turned off, rendering them useless.

“They’re all dead.” She told you, a touch of hope in her voice. You slowly slithered out from your hiding spot, not understanding how they could all just drop like that. “How?” You asked while looking out to see.

“They’re all connected to a hivemind.” A smile snuck up onto her face before she continued. “Meaning if the Chitauri Command Center is destroyed, every single one of them is instantaneously disabled.” She turned to face you with hopeful eyes that said ‘it’s over.’

Before you could respond the radio on the table began projecting a clear broadcast.

“This is a message from the United States Government. As of a minute ago, the remaining Avengers successfully defeated Thanos and subsequently obliterated the Chitauri Command Center. Therefore, the entire Chitauri race has been disabled and is no longer a threat to Earth. With this news comes great relief, but the lives lost in the process are unconscionable. In time we will rebuild, readjust and try to live again. To everyone who has survived, the war is over.”

There it was. The years of suffering, of running and hiding. All the insurmountable fear that plagued the world and the uncertainty about whether waking up in the morning was going to be your last time, it was finally over.

Your whole body became so overwhelmed in elation that tears were brimming your eyelids without you even noticing. Tearing them from the radio to Wanda, you quickly reached for her, crashing yourself into her embrace where she wrapped you up just as hastily.

It’s been almost two years since the Chitauri were defeated and a lot of healing has happened since that day.

You continued you work on your anxiety. Always making sure not to slip back into a sinking vortex of fear. While Wanda worked through her self worth. The aftermath of living a life in an apocalyptic world cut deep for both of you. The wounds may never fully heal but the power of learning to live alongside them instead of always resenting them only made you both stronger.

Overtime and with your help, Wanda started to understand that her powers were a gift rather than a curse. That she wasn’t dangerous or unqualified for such responsibility. She still didn’t want to fully return to the Avengers because it wasn’t worth giving up what she has with you. Wanda never got her normal life. The life where you can just ... be, and she gets to have that with you. There’s beauty in the ordinary & that’s all she’s ever wanted.

But still unable to deny her calling, in a step towards healing, she told them that if it was necessary, she’d be there. Because Wanda was a protector and the world needed her.

As for the rest of the world, it was amazing what could get done in such a short amount of time. Even though economy’s were still at a low, having suffered years of devastation, towns still humbly rebuilt their decay.

Things weren’t perfect but it was something, there was hope. Towns slowly gained a taste of the liveliness that had become so foreign. Small stores started opening, along with other simple pleasures like restaurants and movie theaters. There were no new movies yet but no one minded rewatching old ones. It was the sense of normalcy people craved.

And keeping with her promises, as she always does, Wanda had finally been able to take you on a real date. You both dressed up as if it was going to be your first impressions of each other. She even got you flowers to commemorate the very special and long overdue occasion. To say the butterflies in your stomach were bursting from the cuteness overload is an understatement.

The whole night was like a dream. Being out, eating dinner, talking and laughing surrounded by other people felt surreal. There were plenty more dates since then. Making up for lost time you could say. But you still preferred your own little world inside that house, just the two of you. Nevertheless, all you knew was that you wanted 50+ years of date nights with Wanda.

As for right now, it was a gorgeous sunny Saturday in late May. Wanda had gone out to run an errand which left you to do your favorite activity; lying peacefully on the couch.

Golden sun rays glittered through the open windows, bouncing off the interior walls in a heavenly glow while the gentle wind sent ripples through the curtains. With your eyes closed you let the songs of nature fill your ears like a lullaby. You pondered on how the same house that was once sealed so tightly in order keep you both safely enclosed could now breathe freely. It was quite symbolic.

Every day since the Chitauri were disabled became easier to get through. It was like a fog had lifted. Of course there were still hard days, there always would be, the damage that’s been done in all regards doesn’t go away over night. Not to mention, half the world’s population was still gone and no amount of rebuilding could build them back to life, but you had learned to count your blessings.

Right on cue, the front door creaked open to welcome the biggest one of all.

“Hey, I’m home!” Wanda shouted from the entrance. Happy to have her back home you jokingly emphasized your relief “Finally!” You heard her laugh to herself from the other room. Pleased with your comedic success, you got up from the couch and sauntered over to her.

“Need any help with bags?” You asked assuming her errands were for groceries but once you got within view you saw no bags, just her standing there with a shy, secretive smirk and her hands behind her back.

Before you can say anything she beats you to it. “So, I have a surprise.” Not being able to contain herself any longer she brings her hands from behind her back to her front, revealing the surprise.

“Oh my god!” You beamed with excitement. There in her hands was the most adorable little kitten you had ever seen. You immediately went up to Wanda’s hands and started scratching the kittens head with your index finger.

Grinning from her own excitement watching you ogle over the kitten, Wanda explains herself, “you said you never ended up getting a dog growing up despite you & your siblings begging for one” you looked up at her, finding it sweet that she remembered that story you told her on Thanksgiving morning all that time ago. “And then you said that it was okay because you were more of a cat person anyway, but come to find out you never had a cat either.” You kept your eyes on hers, smiling. “And I see the way you melt every time a cat appears on a show or movie.” You both chuckle at your predictable habit. She repositions herself onto the floor, bringing the kitten with her and you do the same. She sets him on the ground so he can walk freely between the two of you before she finishes her explanation. “He’s an anniversary present.”

You had your hands cupped around his teeny little head before you looked up at Wanda a little confused. “But our anniversary isn’t until December.” Your heart swelled at the fact. “This anniversary is for the day we first met.” She said simply.

You didn’t forget that date and you never would. It was early June & it was a week away. “It was the day my life changed for the better. The day I started to see a life worth sticking around for.” She looked at you with so much love that you couldn’t take your eyes off her. “You said you owe me everything for saving you but you saved me too. You, already are my everything.” Your eyebrows curled upwards into a shy, endearing expression of gratitude. “I love you more than you know y/n.”

Leaning forward, you cupped her face with your hands and planted an eager kiss to her lips. “I love you too” you said breaking apart. “Thank you.”

it wasn’t just a thank you for the kitten, or her speech just now but for literally everything you two have been through. You knew you didn’t have to explain that though, because you two were connected. You knew she knew.

Smiling at each other you pecked her lips playfully, leaving her blushing before returning to your previous spot on the floor.

You both watched as the kitten struggled to climb over your legs, eventually slipping and falling into the open spot in the middle of your crossed legs. Melting at the cuteness.

“Plus, he’s got the coolest car carrier so he can come with us on our road trip.” She added. “God, I love you so much.” You giggled before both of you turned your attention back on the kitten.

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You were going to marry her.

You knew a while ago that you would. It was a feeling so solid it was as central to your life as the blood in your veins. Through every hardship, through every joy, she’s the one you want it all with. Forever. Despite all odds, two lost souls found each other & still found a way to fall in love within a forlorn world.

This morning you were on your way to a hillside breakfast picnic to enjoy the sunrise. Sunrises became meditative for you. They were a symbol for another chance, for a new beginning.

You were gonna ask her then.

The car ride was as pleasant as usual, an adorably drowsy Wanda was curled up in the passenger seat but eventually perked up by the time you arrived. Wanda laid out the blanket while you grabbed the basket of food and drinks. Once everything was spread out and you both had started digging in, you just let the moment sit.

All your memories together ran through your mind like they frequently do in these heightened moments. You reflected on it all. You cherished it all.

“What’s your name?” Wanda asks from the other side of the kitchen. She pours you some tea while you wait at the kitchen table. “Y/n” you responded, looking down, fiddling with your fingers. “Pretty” she says sweetly.

Wanda doesn’t say anything, just looks you in the eyes, then down to your lips, in one swift glance. A quick look of desire you almost missed, before she wraps her arms around your waste. Pulling you close. (...) “to let you know I’ll hold you through the end of the world” Wanda whispers.

“Stay with me.” (...) Finally, surrendering to months of longing, she leans forward, slides her hand to the back of your neck & connects her lips to yours.

“I love you.” Drips out of Wanda’s mouth in the most gentle way possible. Finally letting out what she knew for months. (...) Your face slowly melts into a loving smile, & you respond, “I love you”

Coming back to earth you look over at Wanda’s profile as she soaks in the view. The blush on her face let’s you know she peaked into your mind.

It had to be now.

You finally spoke.

“Wanda?”

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Well, there it is! The end of Love Within a Forlorn World. I really hope this ending was satisfactory! (Don’t worry, Wanda said yes lol) I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who has been reading along. I’ve read every tag and reply commenting on the story & they’ve all meant so much! Thank you to those who’ve been sticking with me from the start while I navigated writing my first fanfic lol, I hope it’s been as fun for you as it was for me. I’m sad to let this story go because I feel like I’ll always want to write more about their story but I also think this is a tasteful way to leave it 😂 Take care 🤍

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