Lilliana: The Oldest Maximoff [Discontinued]

Attempting Advancements

"Hey, Shuri." I say, announcing my presence to the lab.

"Hey," she replies.

Her hands were fidgeting with necklace material, looked like vibranium. 

"Do you have some time to talk? What are you working on?" I question curiously.

"Its just a new high-tech upgrade for brother's suit, obviously designed by moi ." Shuri smiles.

"This is amazing," 

She speaks into her bracelet, causing the purple beads to light up. It reveals an absolutely incredible new Black Panther suit.

"You amazing me, Shuri" I mutter in awe.

She let's out a small chuckle and says, "Yes... now, what did you need me for?" 

"Oh right... I wanted to ask you about Bucky."

Shuri nods for me to continue...

"I was wondering what the plan was... to- you know- help him?" I stutter, unable to find the correct words for his situation.

"Yes, um, I was thinking about that." she places her finger to her chin, "I'm going to need some of Bucky's brain scans."

"Uh, okay." I reply, "I guess I'll go get him, then."

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"It's right over here." I state.

"Just lay down on this table."

Bucky hesitates, "I- I don't think-"

"Come on, Mr. Barnes. It is alright, I can promise you." Shuri reassures him.

He looks over at me, still unsure.

I gesture for him to go on, "It'll be fine, this technology is the most advanced in the world."

Bucky sits on the table before slowly laying across it.

"How long is this going to take?" he grumbles.

"Not long, I-"

She's cut off by a car emerging in the middle of the room.

"Yes!" she screams.

"Remote driving system activated ." a robotic voice announces.

"Shuri-"

"Wait!" she interrupts, "Which side of the road is it?"

I open my mouth once more, but T' Challa's voice rings out.

"For Bast's sake! Just drive!"

"Ok calm down," Shuri grumbles.

"What's going on?" Bucky raves.

"I don't know- That's what I'm trying to figure out." I respond quietly, "just stay still."

"Wha-" he tries to sit up.

Immediately my hand shoves his shoulder down, "I said stay still. Now, you better listen to me before I make you."

Barnes gives me a look of bewilderment, but he stays put.

The machine whirs on...

I make my way over to the middle of the room.

"Shuri, what' going on? What is this?" I ask.

"It's  T' Challa. He's on a mission, and we're gonna use my new technology to help him." she rambles off quickly.

Indistinct chatter occurs between those on the mission. I stand in disorientation a few feet away, until the table Barnes is placed on starts to ring.