Monster:
Year 1

You laid in your bed with your blankets pulled over your head. It was a week after Carnage's attack on New York. Everyone was in a frenzy still, but things have gone back to normal for the most part.

However, you were still dealing with the death of Venom.

Widow decided it was best for everyone to be with their families for the time being. That included Nadia and Viv.

Widow looked at your door from the couch as Moony walked around and sat down. He set the bowl of popcorn down on the coffee table and looked at Widow. His eyes then landed on your door.

Moony: He's still in there?

Widow nodded.

Widow: He hasn't even come out for food. Wanda tried to get him to join her for her yoga, but he didn't even answer.

Moony rubbed his chin.

Widow: How are you?

She turned to Moony.

Widow: Venom was your teammate from back in the day. You guys were close.

Moony nodded.

Moony: I miss him. But, as a Striker, we always knew death was a possibility. Hell, I died at one point. But he died a hero. He would've made the Creator proud.

Widow looked at him for a moment before she moved closer. She placed a hand on his.

Widow: But what about you?

Moony stayed silent. He then looked at Widow.

Moony: I.....I don't know.
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Wanda: Y/N? Are you awake?

She stood outside of your door with her workout clothes. She knocked on the door again but got no response.

Wanda: Y/N?

She pouted before she used her magic to force the door open. She entered the room and found you still laying in bed.

She walked over to the bed and pulled the blankets off of you.

Y/N: Go away.

Wanda: No. How long are you going to stay in here?

You didn't respond. You just rolled over and faced the wall. Wanda sighed and sat on the bed.

Wanda: Look, I know you just lost a friend. A...you lost family. I know how hard that is.

Y/N: I couldn't save him. And now, I can't even use my powers without being ripped apart.

Wanda looked at you for a moment. She then kicked off her shoes. You felt her lay down before she wrapped her arms around you from behind. She buried her head into the back of your neck.

Wanda: Fine. I'll stay here with you, then.

Wanda held you tightly, and you found yourself closing your eyes.

Y/N: Thank you.
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Moony: I have to.

Widow: No, you don't.

The two adults stood across from each other in the kitchen. Widow had her arms crossed and the forgotten dinner on the table pointed to their ruined date night.

Moony: You can't stop me.

Widow: Try me.

Moony: I'm going to tell him. I need to. He deserves to know.

Widow shook her head. Moony moved towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders.

Widow: I can't lose him. Not like this.

Moony: You won't. That little shit will always come back. You know that. This is his home.

Widow sighed before she looked up at Moony.

Widow: You are so lucky I kinda like you. Just....please promise me he'll be safe.

Moony laughed.

Moony: You know I can't do that. This is Y/N we're talking about.

Widow smiled a bit.

Widow: Yeah. I guess it is.
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You found yourself sitting in the couch for the first time in two weeks. Your hair was mess, and you didn't even bother with putting on a shirt.

Widow: How are you feeling?

Y/N: Tired.

Moony walked over to the couch and handed you a coffee cup. You took a sip, bit spat it out.

Y/N: What the hell? Is this whiskey?

Moony: Yes.

Widow snatched the cup away and set it aside. She then gave Moony a look.

Moony: You know scary glances do nothing but excite me.

Y/N: Ew.

Widow smacked Moony's shoulder but he ignored it. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.

Y/N: What's that?

Moony: This is....a letter. And a set of coordinates.

He handed it to you. You looked at it confused.

Burns is not what it seems.

Y/N: What does this mean? Burns? Isn't that the place my dad is?

Moony nodded. He looked at Widow who nodded.

Moony: I got it last week. He's still there.

You looked at him in surpise.

Widow: And I decided, that you should go look for him.

You looked at her then at Moony. You then turned back to Widow.

Y/N: Are you for real?

Widow: It's better than you just sitting here. Plus, I think you should get to know your real family.

You sat there for a moment before you stood up and looked at the paper.

Y/N: But, what about the Program?

Widow: Don't worry about it. You'll always be welcomed here. The only thing is, you have to check in every once and a while.

Wanda: And I'm going to.

You turned around and found Wanda standing in the hall. She smiled slightly.

Wanda: We can't leave you alone now, can we?

You smiled a bit before you turned back to Widow.

Y/N: When do we leave?
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You looked at the vehicle Moony had offered up to you for your trip. An old pickup truck with a camper shell on it.

Moony: It ain't much, but it runs like a beauty. And it has Bluetooth.

You and Wanda stood there with your bags. Widow stood behind you as you you approached the truck.

Y/N: It's wonderful. Thank you, Uncle Moony.

Moony: Anytime, kiddo. Don't crash it.

Wanda: Not even a possibility with me, Moony. I'll keep him safe, I promise.

Widow: You better.

You opened the back door and tossed your bag inside. You then took Wanda's and set it down beside yours.

Nadia: Looks like we made it.

You turned around and found Nadia standing there, but not just her. Everyone.

Y/N: Uh, hey. What are you guys doing here?

Sam: What? You think you can just leave without saying goodbye?

Danny: That's not very cash money of you.

You smiled as you approached your friends and hugged them, one by one.

Kamala: I'm gonna miss you.

Riri: Get an account on the Fourms. Keep us posted.

Miles: Stay safe. And remember to keep each other safe.

Viv: Farewell. Until we see each other again.

Gwen: I wish I could go, but I can't. Cause someone said no!

Post reasons, Gwen!

Eli: Keep your head high. Keep pushing forward.

Billy: I'll be sure to bless you both every chance I get.

Teddy: Take care. We'll all miss you.

Cassie: I wish we had more time to get to know each other. Maybe we can get coffee or something next time you're around.

Kate: If you meet any cute boys, hook a sister up.

Lorna: Good luck out there. Stay warm. Though, I guess Wanda would do her best to make sure you are.

Illyana: Keep practicing your magic. I want you to be a master the next time I see you.

Laura: Smell you later, dork. Guess I'll have to find a new sparing partner.

You finally reached Nadia who stood there nervously.

Nadia: Uh, guess I'll see you later?

Y/N: Guess so. I'll be back, eventually.

Nadia: I hope so.

She pushed a piece of hair behind her ear. You smiled before you leaned down and kissed her. The guys began to cheer while the girls whooped.

Y/N: I'll see you around, baby Wasp.

Nadia smiled.

Nadia: Guess you will, Monster.

You turned to Widow and shrugged.

Y/N: Guess this is goodbye for now.

Widow: I guess so.

You walked over to her and hugged her. She hugged you back tightly as she held back her tears.

Widow: Please try to stay out of trouble. And call.

Y/N: I will.

Widow: And be safe. Don't push yourself and make sure you stay healthy.

You laughed a bit. She hugged your tighter.

Widow: And for the love of God, be good. Stay good.

You hugged her tighter.

Y/N: Of course.

You separated and you wiped the stray tear from her eye.

Y/N: Thank you. For being such an amazing mom.

Widow: Anytime. Godspeed.

You nodded and headed back towards the truck. You turned to Moony who nodded. You nodded back and hopped into the truck. You closed the door and sighed.

Y/N: Okay. Let's do this.

You turned the key and started the truck up. Everyone watched as you drove off down the street. Wanda watched as everyone slowly began to dissappear in the rear view mirror.

Wanda: So, I guess it's just you and me now, Darling.

You smiled.

Y/N: Yeah. Guess this is the start of a new story, huh?

You and Wanda smiled at each other as you drove.

As you did, several things around the world happened.

A boy was shot dead in a garage in East LA. And a car roared to life with a brilliant flame.

A young girl followed her friends through a wooden area. They were running away from their past.

Two teenagers sat in separate cells. The girl looked at her hand while the boy pulled his jacket closer to himself.

A girl slept in a tree with her two only friends in the world. Two squirrels.

In asgard, a prince finds himself longing for more in life. So he decides to head to earth.

In an unknown plane of existence, another monster falls over dead. Yet another beast defeated by the hunter.

But, they were people unconnected to you. For now, at least.

But as you and your companion headed towards the mysterious Burns, Alaska, you found yourself at ease.

Unaware that your story was just about to begin.

End of Monster: Year 1

To be continued in....

Monster:
Strikers