September 25, 2023

5 years have passed. Jupiter and Sonya decided to find a new apartment to move into together now that Jupiter graduated and has a steady job. Sonya made herself a private personal investigator.

Since Jupiter had found out, they had been extremely helpful to let Sonya find a job that suited her skills. So she started a quiet business. And since they both had a nice income, they were able to find a slightly luxurious apartment.

2 bedrooms and 2 baths. They used the extra bedroom as their office room since they didn't need it since they slept together. I mean, they had gotten each other promise rings after 2 years. They would get married but they decided not to because they both agreed that marriage was unnecessary for their relationship.

They loved each other, they didn't have to show it any other way. Plus Sonya would probably only have Rick and Natasha on her side so that would be a little awkward for Jupiter's family. The only family member that blipped was their grandma. And Sonya wanted the 3 blipped family members to be there as well.

Specifically Yelena.

Currently, Sonya was taking photos of a husband, whom his wife thought was cheating. The woman called and was willing to give her 2,500 dollars. Sonya told her 500 was just fine.

She watched as the husband pulled another person in and started to make out with them. Her camera was able to zoom in on the building, so she didn't have to sneak onto the building with her widow supplies.

Plus it was daylight, so people may freak out.

She started to walk back to her apartment, watching the photos upload to her phone. Once she had them, she simply sent the photos to her client and deleted her phone number.

She went to put her phone back in her pocket before it buzzed. She put it back up to her face and saw Jupiter had texted her. It read, 'I think someone is in the house.'

Sonya sighed before she took the alleyway shortcut to her apartment. She opened the door and rushed up the stairs. She texted Jupiter after she was outside the door.

'Stay in the room.' She texted her partner. As she slowly walked in, she grabbed her gun and walked in. She pointed it in the kitchen to see no one. She heard a small noise in the living room, notifying Sonya.

She quickly pointed her gun out to see Natasha sitting on their couch. She had a smirk on her face as Sonya sighed in relief.

"I don't know if I was going to be able to do that again. Jupiter, it's alright love. It's my sister!" Sonya smiled as she went to hug Natasha. Jupiter rushed out of the room.

"Oh my God," Jupiter spoke breathlessly. They weren't great when it came to celebrities they knew. They were super awkward and also managed to ask a bunch of questions. Which always amused Sonya.

Sonya gave Natasha an apologetic smile before Jupiter rushed up to ask her a lot of questions about the avengers.

Sonya rolled her eyes and pulled them back. "Jupiter, don't you have work to do?" Sonya asked. Jupiter understood that Sonya and Natasha needed to talk so they nodded as they walked into the office.

"So, I need you to track someone for me," Natasha started when she saw Jupiter close the door. Sonya nodded and went to her computer.

"It's been almost a year," Sonya commented. She knew that Natasha had been busy with the whole Ronan incident. Sonya also knew that they both knew who it was.

"Shit's been rough," Natasha replied. Sonya nodded as she logged on and started to type to find who Natasha was looking for. Clint Barton.

"So do I even need to tell you who you're looking for.." Natasha asks while looking over her shoulder. Sonya shook her head as the coordinates of his location matched up.

He was in Tokyo.

"Ronin is in Tokyo," Sonya emphasized. Natasha's lips sealed into a thin line as she nodded. They both knew that Natasha didn't want her friend to be that killer but it was too late.

"Might I ask why are you asking for my help when you could've easily done it yourself?" Sonya asked. Natasha looked at her.  "There's hope," was all she said before she moved herself to sit next to sonya.

Sonya's mouth fell in shock. She could see Yelena again.

"There's hope.." Sonya repeated. Natasha rested her head on Sonya's shoulder. They sat in silence before Sonya typed a few things on her computer and Natasha had felt her phone buzz.

"Stay safe," Sonya mumbled. Natasha nodded as they briefly exchanged a hug. Natasha exited not long after. Sonya could hear Jupiter walking in circles in the office.

"Come on out J," Sonya said before they bounced out with joy. They grabbed Sonya's hands and they briefly geeked out about the news.

There was hope. Hope to get the blipped back.

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A

bout a week later Sonya was with Jupiter strolling the streets. They both had coats on and a scarf when dust particles started to come all around them.

The people were panicked. Jupiter grabbed on to sonya as they tried to rush out of their way as they all freaked out. Sonya watched as a little boy come back and get shoved by people.

She ran over to him before he was pushed onto the streets. "Thank you," he muttered, obviously frightened. Sonya nodded as she helped him stand up. Jupiter grabbed her elbow and the three of them walked out of the people's way.

"Mom? Mommy!? Where's my mom?" He asked, looking around. The boy was around 7 years. Jupiter crouched down to his level as the people started to walk.

"Do you know your mom's number," they asked, the boy nodded. Jupiter handed him their phone so he could call her.

It didn't take long for the mother to come rushing to where they were. The mother hugged the girls, thanking them in tears.

They nodded as they both went their separate ways. They rushed back to their apartment. Jupiter put the news on. It was currently on the daily bugle.

"Good evening folks, it seems to be that people are coming back. Hopefully, that spider menace isn't!" Sonya rolled her eyes at the tv. He was always saying something about the poor hero spiderman.

Sonya felt her phone buzz. She picked it up to see who it was. Natasha was trying to call her.

Sonya smiled as she answered, "hello?"

The other line's breathing was heavy. It wasn't Natasha but a male. "Is this," his voice cracked. "Is this Sonya Petrov?"

Sonya immediately became confused. "Yes, this is she, why do you ask? Where's Natasha, this is her phone?" She heard him sniffle.

"This is Clint Barton. I am so sorry, Sonya. She's gone." Sonya's mouth fell as her knees started to buckle. Jupiter watched for a second before they rushed over to her.

"No, no- that's not possible. that's not possible." Sonya denied. Jupiter hugged the girl as she started shaking.

"I didn't want it to be true either, she sacrificed herself... She helped bring everyone back." Sonya brought her knees up to her chest as she hid her face.

"I have to go... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." He apologized before hanging up. Jupiter rocked sonya as she processed what she had just heard. Sonya didn't want to feel anything. But she did. She hated it. She didn't want feelings. She wanted to feel cold again. She wanted to feel numb.

Jupiter felt Sonya's phone buzz again.

They picked it up and walked away. They knew she needed a minute.

"Hello?" They whispered.

"Who the hell is this, this isn't Sonya?" They heard a Russian voice from the other side of the phone.

"Yeah, Sonya can't speak right now. This is their partner, would you like to leave a message?" Jupiter asked while they watched Sonya. She rocked her cradled self as they watched her way of mourning.

"Partner? As in crime?" The person asked before they went on about how Sonya and she were partners in crime.

"No- no, we're in a relationship. 5 years" Jupiter stated. "Now, would you like to send a message?" They asked now annoyed.

"Tell Sonya her sister is coming. And tell her to make sure Natasha is there!" Jupiter's breathe hitched. This was Yelena they were talking to.

"You're Yelena?" They asked just to make sure.

"Yes! That is who I am, great job Sonya's lover," Yelena stated as Jupiter cringed.

"Yeah, no, not calling ourselves that. Um, I am so sorry Yelena." They stated before taking a deep breath.

"What, is Sonya okay? Is she hurt? If she's hurt I'm gonna kick your ass." Jupiter heard from the other side of the phone.

"No, Sonya's... okay. It's about Natasha." It was silent for a few seconds Jupiter saw Sonya walking towards them. Jupiter handed her the phone.

"Hello? Helloo? What about Natasha?" Sonya heard Yelena.

"Get here as soon as you can. Natasha's... Gone." She couldn't bring herself to say the word dead. The word was too busy running around in her head. It was dead silence for a while.

"I'll get there as soon as I can." Yelena's voice cracked. Sonya nodded as she hung up and hugged her partner. They stayed like that until Jupiter managed to get her to bed.

'I'm gonna miss you, Nat' she thought as she saw the news light broadcast her and the other two avengers' deaths.

'I'm going to miss you so much.'