GP: Wow. You really did a lot since we last talked.

Y/N: You have no idea kid. I kinda missed you. How long has it been?

GP: Since you defeated Dormammu? I believe it has been 4 years in your terms.

4 years had passed already? Wow. Where did that time go?

GP: I think your child is cute. I like her name to.

You smiled as GP played the memory in your head. It was a few months ago when you were sitting in the waiting room talking to Molly and Sam. Everyone was either hanging around or out doing Avenger business. Nadia had gone into labor almost a day ago yet there was no news to report. Dorren was in the room with her right now so that you and Tandy could get some rest while Felicia and Viv were in Canada to drop the Terror Trio, a nickname you had given your three kids, off with Victor.

There was a black swirl before Felicia, Viv, and Tyrone stepped out.

Felicia: Any news?

Y/N: Nope.

Tandy: Dorren is watching her right now.

She let out a yawn and leaned on Kamala's shoulder.

Tandy: I really shouldn't have pulled that all nighter before all this.

Y/N: Not gonna say I told you so.

She stuck out her tounge at you while you blew a kiss. There was another bright light before Arthur and Miguel appeared.

Molly: Hey guys. What are you doing here?

Arthur: My aunt is being born. I kinda wanted to be here to see it.

He then looked over to you.

Arthur: And, I wanted to apologize for my behavior from before.

You placed a hand on his shoulder.

Y/N: Don't apologize. You just have to learn from it and move on.

Arthur nodded just as a nurse stepped into the room. She was, understandably, shocked at all the costumed heroes mixed in with seemingly normal people.

Robbie: What's the news?

Nurse: Well, uh, is Mr. Creed here?

You raised your hand.

Nurse: You wife is giving birth.

Y/N: Oh. Cool.

After finally getting the message, you rushed through the halls and towards Nadia's room while the others waited.

Danny: Wow. This is really happening.

Molly: I know! I'm gonna be an aunt. Uh, again.

Kamala: Does this count as the first Avenger Baby?

Viv: No. Records show that there have been several silent births among the Avengers. Parents include Tony Stark, Peter Parker, Scott Lang, Hank Pym, and Clint Barton.

Tandy: How do I keep forgetting that Nadia and Katie are Avenger kids?

Robbie: Probably cause their dads are either dead or deadbeats.

Felicia: Still, this is a big moment. This will be the first Avenger baby in this generation.

Viv: That is correct.

Danny: First? Oh God. We're all going to be parents one day.

Everyone got quiet before they all turned to Miguel and Arthur.

Miguel: Yeah. Pretty much.

Robbie: Woah.

Y/N: So this was what they were talking about while I was gone?

GP: Indeed.

Y/N: How am I seeing this?

GP: Don't question it. Let's speed this up.

The memory picked up some time later as you sat there next to the hospital bed where Nadia laid. She was covered in sweat and her hair was a mess but that didn't matter. What mattered, was the small bundle in her arms. A baby girl. You were really at a lost for words. She had her mother's eyes but had your nose. She was quiet as of right now as she rested in her mother's arm.

Y/N: She's beautiful.

Nadia: She is. We made this!

Y/N: I know!

You had to wipe a stray tear from your eye as you stared at your daughter.

Nadia: I also think, I picked a name.

Despite talking about it for the past few months, you couldn't come up with any names.

Y/N: What is it?

Nadia: Elise. Elise Pym Creed.

You smiled as you looked at the sleeping baby.

Y/N: Elise. I like it.

Even though you were still in your mind technically, you still couldn't help but cry at the memory.

Y/N: My baby girl.

GP: And that was just the start. Of course, that was after your marriage to Felicia and Viv. Your only wedding on Earth. You had it in your new place of residence.

The memory back up a few months prior to the Avengers Mansion which was decorated for the wedding. You stood in front of the full body mirror as you looked at the black tuc you were in with the F/C bowtie.

Y/N: This is my third wedding. Why am I still nervous?

Robbie: Because you are marrying two more extremely terrifying women.

Venom: I agree with that statement.

You looked over to the doorway to see Eddie standing there in a tux of his own which was actually just Venom who was poking out from his shoulder.

Y/N: Venom? Eddie? You guys made it?

Moon Knight: So did I.

You looked over and saw Moony standing there in his costume like always. The only thing that was different was the black bowtie around his neck.

Y/N: Moony.

You walked over and hugged your uncle who returned the action. You didn't know if any of the Knights were going to make it since they had some work to do in Wakanda, but it looks like they were able to after all.

Y/N: Robbie is still my best man though.

Venom: Understandable.

Y/N: And Quentin is number 2.

Quentin smiled as he mocked a hat tip.

Moon Knight: Also understandable.

You hugged Venom as well before returning to the mirror and fixing your bowtie.

Danny: This has been driving Cindy up the walls with our wedding. Felicia and her had been talking about it non-stop.

Y/N: Sorry. She seemed excited though.

Danny: She is. So is Gwen, who has not stopped visiting us since she met us.

Y/N: You can blame my grandkid on that one. Kinda sucks how he's only on who visits me. These damn kids.

You finished getting ready just as Robbie handed you a glass. You took it, even though you knew you couldn't get drunk, as everyone gathered around.

Robbie: A toast. To the Monster. The one men envy, and women love.

All: Cheers!

The memory shifted to you standing at the alter as you waited. Robbie, Danny, Sam, and Quentin all stood behind you as you unconsciously tapped your foot. In attendance, was all the Avengers, both old and new, the Guardians, the Hearlds, the Strikers, Big Hero 6, the former Defenders, the new Defenders, and the Knights.

Y/N: Wow. I really did meet a lot of people.

Your gaze shifted to Victor and the Terror Trio, hey, that was funny, and you smiled. Victor winked at you with a nod as if to say he was proud of you. To be fair, he had plenty of reasons to be.

Robbie: You know, they had a huge new report on this. They called it the marriage of the century or whatever.

Sam: Seems like any other wedding. Just, more supers.

Danny: And aliens.

Quentin: A-And cosmic b-beings.

Robbie: And a talking raccon.

Rocket: Hey! I heard that!

Y/N: And Time Travelers.

The five of you turned over to see the Future Avengers and Strikers sitting in their own little section. Venus, Mars, and Arthur waved and you waved back.

Y/N: Wish my kids were here.

The music started to play and you immediately straightened up. In the front row, with Victor and the Terror Trio, were Nadia, Doreen, and Tandy as well as Molly, Venom, and Moony.

From the doors, came Vision as he walked with the two women on either side. They both wore beautiful white dresses that shined in the sunlight.

GP: This was a special day.

Y/N: It was. Uh, I don't feel comfortable with you seeing the honeymoon.

GP: Understandable. Shall we look at the Tournament of the Champions?

Y/N: You mean when I totally defended my title? Hell yes!

The memory shifted to two years later in Symkaria where you stood among your fellow fighters in the arena. Everyone was in the stands ready to cheer you on. Well, you along with Danny and Shang-Chi.

Y/N: I am so going to kick your ass.

Danny: Fat chance.

Shang-Chi: Will you guys be using your Ultra Forms or will this be a fair fight?

Dane: Does it matter?

You and Shang-Chi turned around to see the Black Knight himself approach you all with Silvija.

Y/N: Dane. Long time no see bud.

Dane: Likewise Monster. Last I heard, you had left to space.

Y/N: I got back about two years ago. Been busy with the family. Oh, I have a family.

Silvija: You're not the only one.

You looked at Dane, then at Silvija, then at their hands. You spotted their rings and started to piece it together.

Y/N: Oh. Oh! Oh my god. Congratulations!

Dane: Thank you. And congratulations on your marriage as well. We wish we could've gone but, running two kingdoms proves to be a bit difficult every day.

Silvija: But we do hope you got our gifts?

You thought about it.

Y/N: Oh yeah! Thanks for the horses. I, uh, haven't used them myself but everyone else loves them. I was trying to find out who gave those to us. They didn't exactly have a name tag on them.

Dane: I tried. They wouldn't keep them on. I trust that you'll put on a good show. All of you.

Shang-Chi: Consider it done.

Danny: I will try my best.

You and Danny shared a knowing look as the first announcement was made.

Y/N: Ah man. It came down to me and Danny. Almost destroyed the entire stadium.

GP: Indeed you did. You ended up winning as well.

Y/N: Is there any other memories you want to show me?

GP: Hmmm. How about this one?

You were standing in the open field behind the mansion shirtless as the Terror Trio tried to land a hit on you.

Y/N: You have to be faster.

Stella changed into pure electricity as she blasted toward you. You stepped oit of the way and smirked.

Y/N: You have to be smarter.

Jericho froze the ground which trapped you in place. He moved to attack but you just bent back to avoid his foot. You then broke free and stepped away.

Y/N: You have to be crafty.

You simply stood there as a fireball flew past you and blew up a tree behind you. You turned around to look at it and sighed.

Y/N: And you have to be able to aim.

You turned back to see Sun standing there with a look of guilt on his face.

Y/N: At least you kinda close that time. Another day, failed.

The three groaned as you laughed. You began to rub your growing beard as you watched them fall to the ground exhausted.

Y/N: You're getting better. Just remember that one day, you guys will be stronger than me.

Sun: Will that be when you die?!

Y/N: At this rate, probably.

Tandy: Cut them some slack, babe.

She slapped your back as she walked past you and towards the kids.

Tandy: Alright, go get ready. We're leaving in an hour.

Y/N: We are?

The four looked at you in shock.

Stella: Did you forget?

Jericho: Today's the day we're joining the Program!

You just stood there and rubbed the back of your neck before smirking.

Y/N: Was that today? Oh man. How could I forget?

Tandy rolled her eyes and looked over to the tree.

Tandy: That was Doreen's favorite tree.

Sun: Oops.

The memory shifted to you standing in an elevator with your kids, Tandy, Felicia, and Doreen.

Y/N: So, here's a brief history lesson. The Program was created about, eh, 8 years ago. It was created with the purpose of training young heroes to become the next Avengers. Me and your mom were a part of it for about a year before we left and started the Strikers.

Felicia: Good times.

Y/N: After they turned 18, they graduated to the Avengers and the Program became kinda, well, dead. There wasn't any heroes to step up at the time. Turns out, some heroes had kids who grew up in the last three years and are now of age to join. Just like yourselves.

Sun: So, we'll be working with other people our age?

Tandy: Yes. During your time with the Program, you guys will learn how to act as a team and train to become better.

Stella: More training? Great.

Y/N: Try not to sound so enthusiastic. You guys will live here, go to school, and be heroes.

Jericho: Where is here exactly? The old Program Tower was destroyed and Avengers Tower was sold to the Fantastic Four.

Felicia: Which was why your father thought it would be a good idea to donate this building.

The three teens looked at you.

Y/N: Kids, welcome to the former Strikers HQ.

The elevator opened to reveal a nostalgic sight. Nothing had really changed over the last 5 years since you were the leader. Inside, there were already a few people inside.

Doreen: Looks like we're a bit late.

You all entered the living room as everyone turned towards you.

Y/N: Right. I guess we should start by saying, welcome to the Program.

GP: Quite the roster.

Y/N: Right? Spider-Girl, Morgan Stark, Amadeus Cho, White Tiger, Cassie Lang, Pinpoint. So many young heroes we didn't even know about. A lot of whom, didn't even have a place to call home.

GP: You really have a soft spot for people like that. Remember that time you donated all that money to Xavier's School for Gifted Youth?

Y/N: How could I forget?

Felicia: You know, I really like it when you wear a suit.

Y/N: That makes one of us.

Cat: I like it better when I take it off~

Y/N: That makes two of us.

The memory now showed you walking with your wives up the steps toward the massive school. As a fellow Mutant, you had became a kind of benefactor for the school. Xavier had stepped down and Ororo Munroe aka Storm took over. Of course, you knew some other familiar faces.

Kitty: You guys made it!

You were suddenly embraced by your old friend who was happy to see you again. The last time you were able to see each other was at Danny's wedding.

Y/N: Hey Kitty. How are you?

Kitty: I'm doing great! You all look so good! Ah! Is that Elise?

Kitty moved to Nadia to look at the 2 year old as another old face walked down to greet you.

Y/N: Oh look. My favorite Wolverine.

Laura: Oh look. My least favorite Monster.

Despite her words, she was smiling widely at all of you.

Doreen: I love your dress! I really like the yellow.

Laura: Thank you. Kitty's new boyfriend help me pick it out.

You all looked at Kitty who stood there for a moment.

Kitty: You'll get to meet him later.

Laura: Anyway, I'm glad you guys could come. This really means a lot to the kids.

Tandy: It's no problem. This means a lot to us to. Mostly this one. He was talking about it non-stop for the last month.

You smiled smugly. You were at the Charity Ball for the school where you had just donated, I dunno, a couple billion dollars to. Hey, you were a king and you had the cash.

Kitty: I swear, Ororo almost had a heartattack when she saw how much you gave us.

Y/N: I'm just glad to help. I know what it's like to feel alone in the world. Plus, I am a mutant. I want to help these kids grow and learn in a safe environment.

Laura: How generous of you. And to think, you were once an annoying teenager.

Y/N: Yeah. Now I'm an annoying father of four.

Laura looked at Elise and smiled.

Laura: She's gorgeous. I really hope she takes after her mother and not her father.

Y/N: And I really hope that I'll get that hug from you someday.

Laura: We can dream.

She playfully punched your shoulder as you all headed inside.

GP: And I want to show this one to. I really like this one.

Y/N: What one?

The memory started to play, and you immediately knew which one it was. You were on the balcony of the Mansion with Robbie and Sam. The three of you stepped out to get some fresh air away from the party inside. Trust Cat to throw a massive birthday party for Tandy.

Robbie: I still can't believe Tony gave you the Mansion.

Y/N: I've got a big family. Plus the Hearlds who, by the way, are excellent nannies. Plus it helps to have gathering.

Robbie: I guess. You got any opinions on Quentin and Riri being back together?

Y/N: Are we gossiping now?

Robbie laughed as you took in the cold wind. You took a drag from your cigarette before looking over to Sam.

Y/N: You're uncharacteristically quiet. What's up?

Sam: Planning my funeral.

You and Robbie looked at each other before turning back to him.

Y/N: Why?

Sam: Because I'm about to ask something really stupid and I'm pretty sure you guys are gonna kill me.

Sam took a deep breath and reached into his pocket.

Sam: Me and Molly have been dating for 4 years.

Robbie: Oh god.

Sam pulled out a small black box from his pocket to show you and Robbie what was going to come next.

Sam: I made a reservation to this French place she's been talking about for the past few months and I had this whole big plan but then I decided to go small since I knew she liked things a bit simple but really I don't know and...

Y/N: You want our blessing to marry Molly.

Sam: Yeah. Pretty much.

You and Robbie looked at each other before you sighed.

Y/N: You better, make the the happiest woman on the entire goddamn planet.

Robbie: And if you ever break her heart, I will personally hand you over to the devil.

Sam: Noted. Uh, thanks.

You just placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled.

Y/N: I trust you. I really do. You've come so far in the last 8 years I've known you. I know you'll treat her right.

Robbie: Yeah. I guess I agree.

GP: That ended up being the fourth marriage. Robbie and Katie got married in Vegas.

Y/N: Drunk night, no memory, they're happy.

GP: Seems everyone is.

Y/N: It was kinda crazy to see how everyone had changed. Laura and Kitty are teachers, Dane and Silvija are married, Danny and Cindy are married, so is Sam and Molly and so is Robbie and Katie, my three teenagers are now a part of the Program, I have a four year old daughter, I'm happily married to the loves of my life, and I'm still as close to everyone as ever.

GP: And to think, you almost threw this all away.

You laughed a bit as you rubbed the back of your neck.

Y/N: Yeah. I was stupid then. Not anymore. I'm strong now. I'm not running away anymore.

GP: That is good to hear. It's only a matter of time now before Thanos makes his move. I hope you're prepared.

You smiled as you punched your palm.

Y/N: Bring it on! I'll tear him a new one.

GP smiled as he kicked his feet.

GP: Good. You should wake up now.

You raised a brow.

Y/N: Already?

GP nodded.

GP: You have someone to take care of. Until later. Bye bye.

You suddenly opened your eyes to find a pair of brown ones looking right back at you.

Y/N: Hello.

Elise: Hi.

Y/N: What are you doing?

Elise: The sun's up so I'm up.

Y/N: And now I'm up.

You smiled at your daughter as you sat up to set her down on your lap. Your wives were still asleep and you didn't want to wake them up.

Elise: Are they going to sleep?

Y/N: Yes Pudding Pop. We should let them. If we don't, they get real cranky.

Elise: That's not good.

Y/N: Tell me about. How about we go do something somewhere else?

Elise: Tea party?

Y/N: Tea party? Ok. But I get the pink fairy wings. They match my tiara.

You quietly clmibed out of the bed, careful to not wake the girls up, as you picked up Elise and carried her out of the room. As you walked through the halls with this little girl that was your daughter, you smiled.

You were going to make sure she grew up in the safest world possible.

???: Your Majesty.

???: What is it Maw?

Ebony Maw: We have found several signatures.

On the throne, the Mad Titan smiled. He stood up and grabbed his blade as he walked down toward the window that showed the vastness of space.

Thanos: Good. Set course. We begin our conquest, now.

End of Vol. 3