Find Me / Save Me (Bucky x Reader)

Thirty-Four

As the quinjet opened, I could feel everyone gather. Excitement, curiosity, and awe were emotions on display. The only one that kept the emotions well-hidden were Steve and Tony. They were the first ones off the jet, the first to approach the people gathered waiting for us.

"Welcome to Wakanda. I am King T'Chaka. This is my wife, Queen Ramonda. My son, T'Challa and daughter, Shuri." The king was an older gentleman, his white hair and soft features made him seem kind and welcoming. His wife looked equally welcoming. His son looked very serious, tense even. As if this meeting was not something he agreed with. While his daughter looked ecstatic at our arrival, as if she could barely stand still.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Sir. I am Steve Rodgers, thank you for allowing to meet with us. It's very important, and I think you can help us stop a disaster." Steve outstretched his hand as a greeting, to which the King accepted graciously.

"Yes. That is what we understood from the phone call. Captain, you must understand Wakanda has stayed in the shadows for years. What you see around you, it must remain a secret. I hope you and your team can promise me that?" At his words the king looked throughout our group, visually reiterating how serious his terms were.

"Of course."

"Then please. Follow me."

We followed the family, surrounded by guards. Women guards. It brought a smile to my face seeing so many strong women in such a powerful position. They must obviously be amazing and strong women to protect the royal family. I immediately respected them and was in awe.

Bucky was staring at me, seeing my reaction he leaned in and whispered "women in the army huh? I remember a time where that was pretty scandalous..."

A blush formed in my cheeks as I swatted at him. "Quiet Barnes." He just let out a small chuckle in response.

We were led into a large sitting room, with an incredible view of the outdoor landscape. Everyone took a seat, but I unwillingly found myself gravitate to the open window, staring at a huge panther carved into the natural landscape. Water cascading all around it. "Wow..."

"It can be very impressive..." I hadn't even noticed when the king's son, T'Challa had approached me. I turned to look at him.

"Your country is so beautiful. It reminds me of home, just different. The landscape is something I would never see back at home. Thank you for allowing us to come." He looks at me and his tense exterior softens a bit.

"My father insisted it was a good idea. I don't agree with him too much, but I hope I am wrong. Maybe it is time for Wakanda to allow others to see its beauty." With that he motions me back to the rest of the group.

I take a seat next to Bucky, taking his hand in mine.

"King T'Chaka, we have reason to believe a man that was branded by your country is the key that we need to stop a force that wants destruction of this world." Steve finally spoke up, getting straight to business. There really was no time to lose.

Tony then spoke up. "He was branded with this brand." Tony displays the image from his watch so that all in the room could see it.

The king's face showed recognition. He knew exactly what this brand was. "There has only ever been one man braded with that..." He glanced at his son and daughter as if asking them to continue.

His daughter stepped next to Tony, her hand reaching for a beaded bracelet in her arm. She flicked a bead from her bracelet and it rolled onto her open palm with such ease, it made me wonder what type of force was holding the bracelet together. As soon as she did that action an image floated above her palm.