The drive from Tony's mansion to Roy's villa was quiet.
Natasha sat beside Roy, fingers trembling slightly, mind unraveling everything she heard earlier—Asgard, destiny, cosmic chains.
Finally, she whispered:
"Roy…
Those chains you carry… do I have one?"
Roy didn't hesitate.
He turned his head toward her, eyes soft and sad.
"Yes."
Natasha swallowed, throat tightening.
"What… is my destiny?"
Roy gently took her hand.
"You will die."
Natasha froze, eyes wide, breath shattering.
Roy continued softly, but firmly:
"You will sacrifice yourself—
To save billions."
Natasha's lips trembled.
She wasn't afraid of death…
But the thought of leaving Roy terrified her.
"Will… will I leave you?" she whispered.
Roy didn't answer.
Instead, he leaned forward and pulled her into his arms.
"No," Roy said, voice deep and absolute.
"You will not die.
You will not leave me.
Not in this lifetime.
Not in any."
Her breath hitched.
Her hands clutched his shirt.
"Roy… I can't… I can't bear the thought of leaving you."
Roy placed a hand gently on her stomach.
"You will even bear a child for me one day.
A long, peaceful life awaits you."
Natasha's eyes widened—fear, hope, confusion mixing.
"Roy… I can't," she whispered bitterly.
"I can't have children. The Red Room… took that from me."
Roy only smiled softly.
He leaned forward and kissed her—slow, tender, full of warmth that melted every wall she'd ever built.
"Natasha," he murmured, lips brushing her ear,
"There is nothing I cannot restore."
Arriving at the Villa
Roy led Natasha into the living room.
Ten women turned—Grayfia, Velgrynd, Velzard, Scáthach, Sif, Amora, Lorelei, Hela, Death, Infinity.
Their presence could shake worlds… yet they greeted Natasha with warm nods and serene smiles.
Natasha felt small, nervous, intimidated.
Scáthach stepped forward, smiling faintly.
"You've captured our husband's heart.
Welcome."
Natasha nearly choked.
"H-Husband?"
Roy patted her head.
"They already know. And they accept you."
All the girls nodded in agreement.
Natasha Receives Roy's Blessing
Natasha finally asked, confused:
"Roy… what do you mean by 'blessing'?"
Roy lifted her chin gently.
"You will receive my divine blessing.
Your bloodline will change.
Your lifespan will link to mine.
You will live with me… for eternity."
Natasha's eyes widened, breath trembling.
"An eternity… with you?"
Roy smiled.
"If you want it."
Natasha nodded without hesitation.
"I do."
Roy pressed his thumb to her forehead.
A surge of cosmic black light enveloped her—cold, hot, overwhelming.
Natasha gasped as her body ignited with power.
Shadows wrapped around her like armor.
Her veins glowed in obsidian-blue light.
After several minutes, she collapsed into Roy's arms—breathing hard.
Scáthach nodded in approval.
"She took it well."
Roy Analyzes Natasha
Roy summoned Wisdom Lord Metatron, golden runic circles appearing in his eyes.
He examined Natasha's new essence… and smiled.
"Your new bloodline is:
Umbral Draconic Ascendant—
A direct branch of my Abyssal True Shadow Dragon lineage."
Natasha blinked, stunned.
Roy continued:
"Your cosmic level is now:
Sub–Heavenly Father."
Natasha stared at him in disbelief.
"I… I'm stronger than S.H.I.E.L.D., stronger than armies… stronger than—"
Sif chuckled.
"You could destroy a planet with one punch now."
Natasha choked on her own breath.
Her New Skills
Roy listed her gifts:
Umbral Combat Mastery Primordial Shadow Manipulation Draconic Will Umbral Evolution
Her hands trembled in awe.
Scáthach placed a hand on her shoulder.
"I will train you. You have potential."
Natasha nodded, overwhelmed but excited.
A Ring for Eternity
Roy gently slid a ring onto Natasha's finger—black, runic, glowing faintly.
"This ring suppresses your power. No one will sense what you are."
Natasha looked at it, heart thundering.
"And… what does it mean?"
Roy leaned in, voice low and warm.
"It means you belong to me.
For eternity."
Natasha didn't hesitate.
She jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly, tears in her eyes.
"I'm yours, Roy.
Now and forever."
The girls welcomed her warmly—laughing, teasing, embracing.
Natasha trained with Scáthach, learning to wield her new strength.
And for the first time in her life…
Natasha Romanoff felt safe, loved, and unafraid of the future.
Because she knew—
Roy would never let anything take her from him.