Scarlet Witch Almost Got Her "Happy" Life With Vision In Civil War

WandaVision gave Wanda the time to live her fantasy life with Vision in Westview, but she could've had a similar experience in Captain America: Civil War had she not joined Team Cap. The 2016 Joe and Anthony Russo film functioned as the lead-up to Thanos' arrival in Avengers: Infinity War. It was also when Marvel Studios really began developing the romance between Wanda and Vision.

Following her accident in Lagos during a team operation with the new Avengers, Wanda found solace in Vision. But as revealed in WandaVision, long before the incident, the pair was already growing close. Vision comforted Wanda as she felt lost and sad on the heels of Pietro Maximoff's death. As odd as their partnership was, they bonded over their shared connection to the Mind Stone and were deemed very powerful, but neither fully understood the extent of their powers. While Marvel Studios didn't reveal how exactly the pair fell in love, it's clear that by Infinity War, they were in a serious relationship. So much so that they briefly contemplated just leaving everything behind and living a normal life. Had it not been for Thanos' attack and Iron Man's disappearance, they may have very well moved forward with this plan.

What makes Vision's death in Infinity War and subsequently, his second demise in WandaVision so much sadder is because Wanda's arc in the MCU thus far has been defined by tragedies. She seems to always lose the people closest to her and, and losing Vision was the final straw. She inadvertently created the hex in Westview and manifested a version of the synthezoid using Chaos Magic. Unfortunately, this wasn't sustainable and it ultimately had to come down, once again separating the couple. In hindsight, she didn't have to go through all this to live a life with Vision had she just obeyed orders to stay in the Avengers HQ in Civil War while the Sokovia Accords were being deliberated. Granted that their romance was just in its infancy at this time, Wanda and Vision were living under one roof where they can freely interact and spend time with each other which was essentially the point of her illusion in WandaVision. Obviously, there are some differences including the absence of Tommy and Billy, but considering the stage of their relationship, neither of them might even be thinking about kids during this period.

Vision and Scarlet Witch in Captain America Civil War

Of course, having this experience in Civil War also came with a price. Staying in meant Wanda was surrendering her liberty, and she would also have to sign the Sokovia Accords. Interestingly, however, Marvel Studios never really revealed what her real thoughts were about the act. The only reason she sided with Captain America was because she didn't want to be detained in the Avengers HQ and Hawkeye came in to bust her out. That said, it's also worth noting that for someone like her who felt guilty for what happened in Lagos, she was more likely petrified over the idea of relinquishing her freedom to authorities. She was more likely unaware that Tony Stark was acting as a mediator between the Avengers and the government to ensure that the heroes were not oppressed in any way. Even Steve Rogers didn't trust Iron Man handling the situation, chances are Wanda was even more dubious of him considering their complicated history.

As WandaVision came to an end, Wanda once again said goodbye to Vision. Despite this, at least their separation this time was better as both had the time to come to terms with what was needed to happen. Additionally, both also seemed to know that sooner or later, they will once again be reunited. What's curious is if she's ever given the chance for a redo knowing what lies ahead for them, would Wanda be willing to give up her freedom in Captain America: Civil War for more time with her lover?

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