Back in 1945

13

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2 MONTHS LATER

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Agent Carter and I seemed to be glued to the Colonel's side, anywhere he went, we were to follow. We were moving around England quite bit, but now we were moving on to Italy, meeting the 107th infantry. I was excited cause I was pretty sure I would be able to see Bucky. The Colonel had been over there for a week already, helping lead the 107th since Geogory Lanker had told them of a Hydra base near there.

I was missing Bucky more than I thought I would. We still sent letters every now and then, but I wanted to be with him. I wanna another night in my apartment, with my head laying on his chest, I wanted another night talking on the pier, just us looking at the sky, just sitting in the living room with him. I wanted things fixed between us.

When Agent Carter and I arrived just as I had found out Steve would be preforming for the troops. As soon as the truck pulled up I was rushing off to the stage, finding Steve preforming to a silent crowd. Within a minute he was having food thrown at him before they brought girls back up to sing. I followed loosely behind him as he exited that stage. I watched as he grabbed a jacket, pulling his drawing pad out of the pocket andfounf a spot on the stairs to draw.

"You were never a good liar" I said as I walked up behind him, getting him to whip around; a smile forming on his face as he saw me. "That's why your such a bad actor."

"What are you doing here. Andy?" He said as he pulled me into a hug.

"Not sure yet, we just got in. I got a few minutes before I have to report to the General, so I came to see you. What you been up to Rogers? How are the shows?"

"I just wanted to serve my country, join the military and fight. Can't seem to get through no matter how hard I try."

"Your gonna get there Steve, trust me. It may take minute but you'll get through, trust me." I sat there comforting him for awhile, until it started to rain and I knew I had to report to the colonel.

"Corporal Jones. Come in" Colonel Phillips said as I walked in. I was promoted 2 more times, and was close to making Sargent. I wanted to see on Bucky's face when I told him I was higher rank than him, I was so close now.

"We have intel of a Hydra base near by." Phillips continued. "The 107th was positioned here so we'll be on the opposite side of the main traffic to that base. We need to start recon, figure out what the base is like. You will be working with a small team, going to near by towns to see what the Hydra agents are doing there and more about the base."

"Yes sir."

"Your first mission will be tomorrow. You'll meet your team and have a debrief at O' six hundred hours, before heading straight to the first town. Do you understand?"

"Yes sir"

"Dissmised." Before I could leave though Steve came marching in with Peggy at his side.

"Colonel Phillips" Steve said demandingly.

"Well, if it isn't the Star-Spangled man with a plan. What's your plan today?"

"I need the casualty list from Azzano."

"You don't get to give me orders son."

"I just need one name, Sargent Jamers Barnes from the 107th."

"Steve?" I said, getting his attention. "What's going on? Why are you asking for Bucky on the causality list?" He looked back at me with a sad look on his face.