Haunted || Bucky Barnes

Chapter 9

A/N: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER EPISODE 3 SPOILERS! DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED! You have been warned! So the original plan was to make episode 3 into two chapters, but now it's going to be three. Oops? This week is hectic but I hope to have another story update later on this week if things calm down a bit! Until then, enjoy!

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 The music was loud and the streets were dimly lit. People stood around, guns and drugs on full display. It really was a place where anything goes. The three walked through the crowded streets, staying close together, but not drawing unwanted attention to themselves. Alyssa took in her surroundings, noticing the looks they were receiving as they passed by. It was a mix of distrust and sizing the group up. She shot a glare at anyone who made eye contact with her in order to stick with her character.

Walking into the crowded bar, the three boys made their way to the bar in single file. Alyssa opted to head to a different part of the bar, ordering herself a drink.

"Ready to comply, Winter Soldier?" Zemo asked in Russian she overheard and watched as those surrounding him reacted to the statement. She personally glared at Zemo. There were hushed whispers and people were openly trying to get a look. Alyssa simply sipped her drink, watching around for any potential threat from the other end of the bar.

The bartender walked over to the three and she zoned out of the conversation. A tap on her shoulder had her turning around to face a man who, if Alyssa was being honest, was kind of attractive.

"Didn't expect you back in town so soon." He said, pulling her in for a deep kiss. She tensed at the sudden action before reminding herself to stay in character and relaxing into it. Clearly this guy knew Ella. Pulling away she gave him a small smile, turning to look back at her friends quickly. Just her luck, she made direct eye contact with Bucky. His glare intensified if that was even possible.

"So what are you doing here, babe?" The man asked, brushing a stray piece of her hair behind her ear.

"Just business as usual." She replied, smiling at him again and leaning back on the bar. "How are you?"

"I'm good. Was actually going to head back to my place. Care to join?" He asked with a wink, pulling her closer to him by the waist. He pulled her in for yet another kiss and she pulled away quickly.

"I've got business to finish and I'll meet you there, how about that?" She asked him.

"Sounds good to me. Go get 'em." He told her, slapping her butt when she turned around to face her friends again causing her to let out a small yelp. With that he was gone, disappearing back into the crowd.

A man was talking to Zemo who was far too relaxed given that Alyssa could tell from across the bar that the man was threatening him. She had a bad feeling in her gut as she walked back over in their direction.

By the time that she made her way over and was about to stand by Bucky's side another man approached more threateningly.

"Winter Soldier. Attack." Zemo said in Russian and Alyssa glared in his direction. Bucky immediately jumped into action, grabbing the man's hand with his vibranium one and backing him away from Zemo.

"This wasn't part of the plan." She hissed at Zemo as she stood next to him, crossing her arms. He simply smiled lightly at the scene unfolding before him. As fast as attackers approached, they were down on the ground groaning as Bucky expertly took them down. It was almost scary seeing him seemingly revert back to his old ways.

Alyssa looked around, concern and worry flashed across her face as she noticed just how many people were watching this go down. A man next to her was filming the whole thing on his phone. She quickly snatched it from him and threw it on the ground causing the screen to crack. She stomped on it repeatedly for good measure.