We're more alike than you think

54. Listen

The boys didn't like it, but they knew you were right so they gave you a little nod. "We should maybe do something?" Sam said looking over at the people fighting. Bucky shook his head. It was no question that this was harder to do for Bucky than the rest of you. You smiled weakly.

"We should, but I need to warn you... When I was very young, I might have stolen vibranium from Wakanda.. I don't think Ayo remembers me.." you explained.

"If you use your powers they will" Sam continued. You gave him a confirming nod. Both of them rolled their eyes. They loved you for being who you were, but right now it was annoying the things you had been through. Sam told you and Zemo to stand down for as long as possible and they would try to get people to chill down. You didn't argue and did as he said. You and Zemo walked to the corner of the kitchen and simply just looked at the others fighting. "If these people were actually smart, they would've stopped fighting and just take me." he said, almost sounding annoyed at them. You laughed low. "Well, not everyone can be as smart as you" you said ironically.

The two of you shut up when things started to escalate, especially with Bucky and Ayo. You stepped up and let go of Zemo's hand as you tried to follow their fight. Those were the two who honestly had the biggest chance at finding an agreement, but Ayo seemed to be extremely aggressive and less understanding of Bucky. You knew you shouldn't feel guilty for Bucky, cause you genuinely thought that it was his fault, but you couldn't help yourself from feeling for him. He had been through hell and back, and it was because of the Wakandans that he stood where he was today. Now he was fighting one of the closest ones to him. The second she with help of her spear disconnected Bucky's arm so it fell you stepped into the living room. Bucky was clearly hurt and in shocked at what just happend. You were done watching the kids play.

"Listen, guys!" you shouted as you altered Ayo's spear, taking it from her hands right into yours. Now all eyes were on you. "I understand it's a lot of feelings going aro..." more couldn't you say before Walker tried to throw the shield at you, but you simply took your fingers up, altering it long before it could face you. He looked like he had seen a ghost, when you choose to take the shield in your arms.

"Damn, I look good with it" you said teasingly to Walker, but Ayo were now done playing, coming running towards you. You threw the shield over to Sam and gave Bucky the spear. The two groups clearly didn't understand what you were capable of.

When Ayo was only a couple of meters from you, you threw out your hands, altering the magnetic field, throwing them up against the wall. All of the Dora Milaje to John and Lemar. This was the first time the boys had seen you use your powers and you didn't disappoint. You crossed your arms as you went to the middle of the room. They tried to move, but there was no chance for them to get away.

"As I tried to say earlier, I understand that there are a lot of feelings going around. I respect that, but now I'm giving you one last warning. Zemo is staying with us to the end of this mission, then I'll put him right back in his prison cell, he is not gonna leave with any of you" you said and tried to be as clear as possible. You had your eyes on Sam, you didn't wanna overstep or do anything that you weren't allowed to, but he seemed okay with you.

"You know we can't do that!" One of the women yelled back at you before they threw a spear towards you, that you easily caught. You sighed low before you altered it so the spear was in the air.

"I had hoped it wouldn't come to this... I really did" You said and shook your head disappointed. You looked at the spear, it was beautiful, so it was sad that it had come to this, but honestly you loved vibranium so you didn't really mind. With just some simple movements with your fingers you melted the metal and formed it into 8 small bullets. You kept them all in the air on your one hand. You looked down at them. Everyone was finally quiet.

"With one simple push with my finger, I can shoot this at you ten times faster than a gun and it will go right through your body..." You smiled as you looked up at the people in the room. "The only positive thing really, is that you will die instantly" you warned them with a soft voice. Now even Sam and Bucky looked at you a bit worried. You had no clue what Zemo was doing as he stood behind you in the kitchen. You tilted your hand as you let the 8 bullets fall into your hand into a fist. You looked back up at them.

"I got no plans to use them, cause I believe that both of you are trying to do what you believe is right. The only thing I can do is tell you why we are keeping Zemo until the mission is done. If you disagree, then fine. I will have to kick you out, but know that I'm being very kind only pushing you out the door" you said softly. Sam and Bucky were relieved when you made it clear that you wouldn't go too far.

"John, I understand that after not being able to catch Karli, you think the next best thing is to take Zemo, but it is wrong. Taking Zemo in doesn't do anything else than boosting your self esteem for a day or two." You said and looked over at him. Secretly you wanted to tell him way worse things than what you actually said out loud, but you knew better. It was also important for you to show Sam that he could trust you, both with your powers but also with your temper, you weren't exactly the most patient person on earth. You turned and faced Ayo.

"I will never understand the pain you and your country have been through after losing your king, but I know that it's in the past and we can't change it. Zemo is highly valuable to this mission, his knowledge has saved more people than it's taken and led us a lot faster to Karli, than we ever could've done without him." You said. Ayo was clearly not happy with what you were saying. You turned so you could look at both of them.

"Putting Zemo back in prison now, is only a symbolic gesture to ease your guilt" you said to the both of them.

Sam couldn't help himself than to be proud of you. You were talking so confidently, without any anger, still showing them that you were in charge of the situation. He knew that it was moments like this that would shape you to become the true hero you were. He smiled as he took the spear from Bucky and walked over to Ayo and Dora Milaje and gave her spear back. He then walked over to John and gave him his shield and walked over to you standing by your side. He clapped his hands together.

"When Y/n let you down in two seconds, I recommend everyone to take their things and leave quietly." He said and looked over to you, giving you a nod. You gave him a nod back and released them from your grip. 

They were certainly not happy, but by this point they knew better than to mess with you. Ayo walked up to you and reached out her arm. She didn't need to say anything for you to understand what she wanted. You easily opened your fist and dropped the 8 bullets you had made from the spear over to her hands. You looked up at her with a weak smile. "We will put him back in prison, I promise" you said with no hesitation. The two of you were maybe disagreeing, but you understood their pain and you wanted to make sure she knew that. She gave you a nod and looked over at Bucky. "I am counting on it" she said and left the place.

"I guess I have to thank the three of you, again for defending me," Zemo said, the second everyone was out the door. Of course he had to have the first word right after. All of you turned so you were facing him. You crossed your arms.

"I think you have to thank y/n powers for that Zemo" Bucky said walking up, standing by your side. Zemo stared at you. He knew Bucky was right. He turned to the cabinet and then back to you. "Turkish delight? You deserve it" he said and didn't leave you with a choice as he threw one over to you. This was what you got for saving his fucking life? God bless you. You took a deep breath and looked disappointed up at the ceilings.

"Okay, thank you y/n, what you did was miraculous. I owe you" he admitted.

You looked down back at him, the boys were cheering, giving you a gentle push. They knew how much it meant for you to hear Zemo for once actually be thankful for your powers and not wanting to banish them. You laughed low and let go of your arms.

"I'm gonna take a bath, thank you so much for today" you said and walked away. Right now you only needed some peace for yourself.