Opposite Dreams
Staying on Earth makes Eros thinks of a lot of things. He misses home but he knows it is already impossible since Titan is long gone, but one thing he regrets is not spending time with his family, his Father - because he always keeps himself occupied politically and protecting the wellbeing of their planet, his Mother those warm lovely eyes who always reminds him to keep out of trouble - especially about women. Who is always someone who has great things to do. He adored her, but she resents Thanos.
Because Thanos is different than the rest of them. He was born with murderous eyes, but his ability of hatred turned into manipulation is undebatable. He was able to have an army of Chitauri’s.
And his first kill is their youngest Brother - Zoel. Then the rest is History…...
But he realized that family is not only by blood but by heart and the Avengers have proven it to him.
How they cared for Peter, how they care for one another. He is so grateful that his Brother received the love that he deserves after all those sufferings hundreds of years ago.
And now he is having his own family, even making him an Uncle for the first time.
The old Titan smiled at himself.
“What are you smiling about?” a soft voice suddenly removed him out of his own reverie.
When he saw the reflection through the glass through dim lights, it was none other than the Black Widow herself, this will be the first time that he will engage in a conversation to the woman that his Brother adores so much like an elder Sister from another Mother.
“And why are you still awake Madame Romanoff? It is already 3 am in the morning” he didn’t turn to face the woman, his gaze still remains in the beautiful starry night. Admiring the peacefulness Earth has to offer.
“I will ask the same question to you Starfox” a playful tone teased the old titan. In a matter of seconds, Natasha is standing beside him arms crossed. The spy observing the contemplative state of the said man. He is a complete opposite of Thanos. His skin is as same as humans, but eyes were light purplish golden and his height is unusual. But the aura he emits his eternal. Natasha could feel how powerful this being she was standing next to.
They were in an enclosed garden in the Avenger’s compound. Where every kind of flora’s, every type of tree is planted. This is Natasha’s favorite spot and Peter’s as well. The spy goes here when she needs some time alone, but unfortunately this morning she has some company.
The Titan took a deep breath and closed his eyes “Maybe the time and days run differently on my planet, than your own. And I enjoy the view”. He slowly opened his eyes and turned to face Natasha. He found Natasha a very beautiful woman, but a woman who emits so much power and wisdom. Peter was right about Natasha Romanoff. He could also feel the love the woman has for his Brother.
They just studied each other silently until Eros spoke: “Something is bothering you, Madame Romanoff” upon speaking those words, Natasha turned her attention to the sky outside. It didn’t escape from the Titan’s scrutiny - a glimpse of fear. “I am all ears if you are ready”, he gently offered.
Natasha didn’t say anything, a soft sigh can only be heard. In the silence of an early morning. In those short span of glimpse, he saw what the woman fears the most: losing Peter.
Eros knows that Natasha is not aware of Peter’s current state. And his brother wouldn’t want the woman’s worry to elevate. He will wait till the woman is ready to say anything.
He slowly closes his eyes again. They stand side by side basking the solemnity of the place. Eversince the reversal of the snap happened, even in Titania sleep is not so kind to him. He dreams of Tony Stark. He hasn’t told anyone of this yet. The main reason for offering his aid to Earth is to prevent a possible disaster. That would break his Brother’s heart.
The death of Tony Stark.
But Earth is already safe now and so is the universe. Why is he still dreaming of the man’s death?
“Have you ever been to Vormir?” Natasha breaks the silence and speaks in a worried tone, but her gaze still remains in the endless early morning sky.
He slowly opens his eyes and turned his gaze to the woman “I will never go to a Barren planet” he simply answered “Is something bothering you Madame Romanoff, about that place? I heard that is where the Soul Stone resides” that is where my brother was also killed. He thought to himself of how Peter told him everything.
The woman chuckled lightly of how the Titan addressed her “Natasha is fine Starfox”.
“As you wish Natasha” he sincerely smiled at the woman and the other did the same “You can trust me whatever is running into your mind. On my planet I used this sort of energy to calm people, I might help you if your trouble is sleeping”. Natasha simply shook her head to decline the offer, she is thinking deeply if she should open up to the man, as this is the first time they met. But knowing Starfox as a cosmic entity he might help.
“You have to promise me. Never to tell anyone about this conversation” the spy checked her surroundings to see if someone might be eavesdropping. But she double-checked that upon entering the garden she double-locked the doors.
“I promise Natasha” the titan simply answered with sincerity and the spy approved.
“Eversince sacrificing myself to Vormir. I have these vivid dreams. Of Peter dying in Tony’s arms. I do not understand why do I have them, I also saw a vision of it before going back to Earth. Like I was transported to another dimension. I was standing in front of them. Pepper, Steve, Thor, Bruce…..and Tony shouting and crying with Peter in his arms badly burned and in those dreams and visions. Peter is pregnant, bump-like barely showing. Peter and their child died….I do not understand. I am afraid. I do not know if this is true or my mind playing tricks on me through dreams. Or because of PTSD. And do not suggest of me seeing a Psychiatrist I think it won't help” Eros could see the deepening frown in Natasha’s face and the burning worry in her eyes.
“Natasha, if you don’t mind can I?” Eros gesturing if he could touch the woman’s temple and she nodded.
And he saw everything in those memories, what happened in Vormir, in her temporary death for the Soul Stone and the vision.
And the Mind Stone’s warning.
While doing the simple gesture he released a bit of his cosmic power to calm the Earth’s greatest Spy. Gaining a simple whisper of “Thank you” from Natasha.
“It is a warning Natasha, and we should be ready for what real danger it is to come. We both have a tragic dream” and with that, while still holding Natasha’s temple, Starfox shared it through telepathy. He knows he can trust her, because of her dedication and love to Peter.
“We did it Tony! Tony? No, no, no. Tony! You can’t. Karen, please analyze his vitals”.
“Mr.Stark needs to be in immediate medical care”.
“Peter, I love you….so….much….”
“Tony! No!” Peter cried and hugged Tony Stark, half of his body was badly burned and his face was so pale.
When Eros removed his hand to Natasha, her eyes went wide with Starfox’s dream and a simple tear rolled down her beautiful cheeks “That is not true, tell me it will never happen”.
“I cannot answer to that Natasha, all we have to do is protect them. Be ready for what it is to come. There are so many questions that are hard to answer, but I am glad that you entrusted me about what is bothering you”.
“I am also honored of you sharing what you have Starfox”.
The sun starts to rise and both of them stood up in silence again.
After 15 minutes the spy felt heaviness in her eyes, and she simply nodded and bid farewell to the Titan and she retreated to her quarters.
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Throughout the whole day, Eros just meditated, deeply thinking of what he saw in Natasha’s vision and dreams. Their dreams were the complete opposite.
He needs to prepare himself, something big will happen. He needs to talk to Peter about it. Because it seems that in their dreams the Infinity Stones are still in their possession. But how? Steve Rogers and Tony Stark successfully returned them in the correct timelines. Unless? One of them had broken the rule?
As he was about to think of clues and whatnot. He received a distress call from his brother Peter.
He needs his help.
And he knows where to find him.