The Merger

Retribution and Resurgence

"You look good in red, " your eyes travelled up Bucky's back as he dressed.

"Princess!" he jumped and bowed, "I mean-My Queen."

"Get up, " you chuckled.

"What happened up here?" Bucky fixed his cufflinks as you sat on his bed.

"I got married. I found out that my husband and father in law conspired against the throne and orchestrated my lifetime friend to murder my parents in their sleep and frame my protector." You spoke quickly and candidly.

"....oh." Bucky took a moment and shook his head, "Steve would not."

"But his father did. Loki did. And he knew about it. That makes him an accomplice."

"He is your husband." bucky sat down beside you.

"Yes. I performed my royal duties and signed my name to be Queen of York and California. My coronation is in a few days and it is then that I will extradite them."

"Where will they go? Where will Lady Rogers go?"

A frown showed on your face. It was easy to forget about Steve and Buckys closeness when all you could think about was Buckys lips on yours as he fucked you till sunlight.
"You have to understand that they are guilty of conspiracy and assassination. They are guilty Bucky and they were all going to let you take the fall and die an innocent man. I am doing them a kindness by banishing them."
You stormed off, too upset by his kindness.

Why did he not understand?

"May I see them? In the cells?"
You stopped and took a big breath.

"With supervision. Edwin."

"Thank you, your majesty. For all that you have done, " those eyes of his were wells of love that you could fall into.

*

"I am sorry Sire but there is no way out of this merger. Everything has been signed, if King Anthony were alive-"

"Shut up! Shut up and go up there and tell that spoilt brat that I am not to be messed with!" Joseph screamed. It startled Bucky so much that he stopped in his tracks.

"What will she do with us?" Sarah whispered, tears falling gracefully. Steve hugged his mother.

"The Queen is merciful. She always has been, she is my wife and I believe she will save us." He brought his mother some comfort.

"Perhaps you. She knows I orchestrated it," his father whispered slowly.

"Perhaps you deserve it."

"Steven!" Sarah gasped.

"Let the boy speak his mind. We're hours away from a hanging."

"You have committed the most evil act I have ever witnessed. I thought we came from a family that holds themselves accountable and wants what's best for everyone but you have caused chaos and most likely begun a war. Why do you get off on the thought of innocent men- boys even- dying for you?" Steve paused, trying to look his father in the eye, "you were always the monster people accused you to be. I will not carry your name any longer. Should I have the luck of ruling this land with her or even beside her, none of it will be because of you. You have done nothing and will not be remembered."

Joseph's jaw clenched and unclenched itself. Bucky leaned against the stone wall, collecting his thoughts. Steve did know about his fathers plans yet he still believed you had this light within you to forgive him. Was your connection with Steve more than you let on? Would you really let him rule beside you?

Bucky knew Steve was just protecting his family and reputation. Any nobleman would. Bucky didn't make himself known to the Rogers and instead sought out you.