The next day.
Hawk felt the changes in the outside world, his mind withdrew from his Little Universe, and he slowly opened his eyes, looking at Gwen who was lying on him.
"Morning."
"Morning."
Seeing Hawk successfully get up, Gwen kissed Hawk on the forehead, then got up and went outside: "Hurry up, I brought you breakfast."
Hawk responded.
Today was the day for their couple's trip to London.
Everyone was very excited.
Although the flight was at noon, after a unanimous vote, they decided to go to John F. Kennedy International Airport in the morning anyway, to avoid traffic jams delaying the flight.
Hmm.
"Everyone" here referred to Gwen and Mary.
Hawk and Peter…
Never mind Hawk and Peter.
By the time Hawk had showered, changed into clean clothes, and came down from the third floor to the first, the first thing he saw was the breakfast Gwen had brought, placed on the counter.
Gwen was standing in front of the fireplace in the living room, curiously examining the fireplace in front of her.
"Hawk, did you touch this fireplace yesterday?"
"What?"
Hawk, who had just opened the coffee cup Gwen had packed and brought from home and taken a sip, turned his head to look at Gwen standing in front of the living room fireplace: "What's wrong with the fireplace?"
Gwen turned and walked towards the dining room: "It feels a bit different from yesterday."
Hawk glanced over Gwen's shoulder towards the fireplace.
"Different?"
"Maybe I saw it wrong."
Gwen shrugged, not caring, and urged Hawk: "Hurry up and eat, Mary just messaged that she's already gone to John F. Kennedy International Airport with Peter."
Hawk heard this and said nothing, quickly finishing the coffee in his cup, then gobbling down the two pancakes Gwen had brought, then clapped his hands and led the way to the garage.
Gwen opened her mouth in surprise, then looked at Hawk who was already walking towards the garage, quickly came back to her senses, and followed him.
"Did you get your luggage?"
"It's in the car."
"Alright."
Gwen got into the passenger seat, took out her phone, sent a message to Mary, then looked at the slowly opening garage door: "Go, go, go!"
Hawk smiled slightly, stepped on the gas, and drove out of the garage.
At noon.
The international flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport was not delayed and entered the takeoff procedure on time, smoothly taking off after a period of taxiing.
Because it was an international flight, and a lot of people were going to London during this time, the four of them didn't get consecutive seats.
Peter and Mary chose seats on the second floor.
Hawk and Gwen were in two window seats on the first floor.
After the plane took off and entered stable flight mode, Gwen pulled down her eye mask and told Hawk she was going to sleep for a while.
After all, flying from New York to London takes about seven hours.
For such a long time, if you don't sleep, you can't just stare blankly, right?
Hawk, sitting beside her, tilted his head and looked at the gradually ascending scenery outside the window, inexplicably recalling his previous two encounters when traveling.
The first time, he encountered robbers after getting off the plane.
The second time, he encountered a military coup and the plane was grounded.
Hiss.
Unexpected events before boarding the plane had happened, and unexpected events after getting off the plane had also happened.
What about this time?
There won't be an unexpected event while flying, will there?
Hawk couldn't help but think to himself.
After all, things don't happen in threes, but if something unexpected really happened again this time, it could only mean one thing.
He was not suitable for leaving New York City.
Fortunately…
There were no incidents during the seven and a half hour flight, and even the descent and taxiing were exemplary, with the plane finally coming to a steady stop at London Heathrow Airport.
Hawk couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief at this moment.
Alright.
It seemed he was just scaring himself.
The next second.
He saw a series of London John F. Kennedy International Airport police officers, with serious expressions, walk in after the cabin door opened, then ascend the stairs leading to the second floor.
Half an hour later, the plot of five Middle East individuals attempting to hijack this flight to demand the release of their compatriots in London was foiled by the courageous Mr. Peter Parker and Ms. Mary Jane, who subdued them without alarming other passengers.
Instantly.
As everyone watched the five hijackers being escorted out of the restroom and heard the flight attendant explain what had happened, thunderous applause erupted.
Peter smiled shyly.
Mary, on the other hand, smiled proudly.
Gwen, who had just woken up, looked shocked.
Hawk remained silent.
Alright.
His hanging heart completely died; he really was not suited to leaving New York City.
No…
It seemed he could leave; next time he wanted to leave, he would bring Peter along, and as long as he didn't act, then it wouldn't count as an unexpected event, would it?
Hawk thought of a self-deceiving method.
Because of this incident, Hawk and Gwen accompanied Peter and Mary to the John F. Kennedy International Airport police station to give a brief statement, and by the time they came out, it was already one in the morning London time.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport police officers specifically dispatched a car to take them to the hotel they had booked in advance, which was near the Tower of London.
This hotel was close to the Tower of London and also close to London Bridge.
So Gwen and Mary, after discussing, decided to make this hotel their base.
Because the night in London was no different in essence from the night in New York City.
So…
After he and Gwen got their room cards and returned to the room, they took advantage of being in a foreign country to have some exercise. Although Gwen had already slept earlier, she still fell into a deep sleep very quickly due to exhaustion.
Hawk looked at Gwen, who was sleeping beside him, smiled slightly, helped Gwen pull up the covers, then grabbed his phone and opened the email Anna had sent him earlier at the police station, which he hadn't read yet.
What met his eyes.
A boarding pass information appeared prominently before him.
Erik Selvig!
He had just flown to London too.
He was the Dr. who studied astronomy in Thor 1, and also the Dr. in the Avengers who was responsible for studying the Tesseract, was inadvertently confused by Loki using the Mind Stone, opened a space wormhole, and finally attracted the Chitauri army.
Hawk looked at the boarding pass Anna had sent, and the corner of his mouth curved slightly upwards.
It seemed his trip to London this time was just in time.
Dr. Erik Selvig had arrived.
Dr. Jane Foster should be arriving soon too.
His Reality Stone…
Clearly.
It was coming soon too.
Hawk thought to himself, feeling much better, then turned off his phone, looked at Gwen sleeping peacefully beside him, also turned off the light, and held Gwen in his arms as he fell asleep.
The next day.
In the hotel's buffet restaurant.
A radiant Mary was excitedly chattering and gesticulating, telling a similarly radiant Gwen the story of the five Middle East hijackers on the plane yesterday.
For example, how Peter discovered them, and how Peter discreetly found the air marshal, and then how the three of them discreetly subdued the five Middle East hijackers one by one.
Not only was Mary good at dancing, but her storytelling skills were also excellent.
At the very least, Gwen was completely immersed in Mary's vivid and immersive story.
Hawk, sitting beside them, was also listening.
He had already decided that he would never leave New York City unless absolutely necessary, and even if he did, he would drag Peter along to shield him from unexpected events.
Let it be self-deception, then.
Self-delusion was better than constant unexpected events.
Hawk thought so.
Soon.
After the four had breakfast, they were ready to officially begin their London trip.
Gwen's planning was very thorough.
For five consecutive days, the four of them had almost explored the entire city of London.
The London Eye and Big Ben.
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
Every day they were either sightseeing or on their way to sightsee, and Gwen and Mary had a great time, not feeling tired at all.
Hawk, the only saint seiya in the Marvel Universe.
Peter, the only Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe.
Both of their physiques were extraordinary, but even so, Peter felt tired after three days, while Hawk was still fine.
So Gwen and Mary, after receiving subtle hints from the two gentlemen, discussed it and designated today as a rest day.
OXO Tower Restaurant.
Also known as OXO Restaurant, located on the banks of the River Thames, known for its exquisite dining experience and unique scenic views, overlooking St. Paul's Cathedral.
The four of them sat by the window, dining and chatting.
Gwen and Mary were looking at St. Paul's Cathedral outside the window, recording this beautiful moment with their phones.
Hawk and Peter talked intermittently.
However…
After a woman resembling Natalie Portman walked into the restaurant entrance, his peripheral vision fell on that woman.
Because this woman was named Jane Foster.
Asgard, Odin's son, Thor's girlfriend on Earth.
She finally came.
Hawk's eyes lit up.
Gwen, who was talking to Mary beside him, seemed to sense something. Her peripheral vision glanced at where Hawk's gaze had just been, and she also saw Jane Foster, who had just sat down opposite a man.
Hawk subconsciously looked towards Gwen.
Just then, Gwen also withdrew her gaze and looked towards him.
Their eyes met.
Gwen smiled slightly, said nothing, withdrew her gaze, and continued chatting with Mary.
After a while.
Jane Foster's good friend and assistant, Daisy Lewis, also walked in from outside, and after talking with Jane for a while, she turned and left.
Soon.
Jane, who was trying to forget Thor and find a new life, apologized to her date for today and was about to get up and leave.
Hawk saw this and looked at Gwen beside him.
But…
Before he could even speak.
Gwen had already spoken first.
"Go."
"Uh…"
"Do you need me to wait for you?"
"Probably not."
"Alright."
Gwen smiled slightly and said to Hawk: "Then we'll wait for you at the hotel."
Hawk opened his mouth, looked at Gwen, changed his mind from just now, and said with a smile: "Let's go together."
Gwen raised an eyebrow.
Hawk got up and extended his right hand to Gwen.
Gwen's face broke into a brilliant smile, and she placed her hand in Hawk's.
Mary, opposite them, watched dumbfounded.
She looked at Gwen, who was suddenly preparing to leave, and reacted.
"Gwen, where are you going?"
"I'm out of menstrual cups, Hawk and I are going to buy some. You guys go back to the hotel first."
"Menstru…"
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