Find Me / Save Me (Bucky x Reader)

Eighty

A/N: This story is almost coming to its end guys! I'm thinking one more chapter to go! Please let me know if you have enjoyed the story so far!

As soon as James spoke a flurry of action took place almost simultaneously. James stood to his feet, pushing Sarah behind him, to which Natasha quickly grabbed hold of her and brought her back behind Steve who was posturing and covering them like a feral animal. Tony did the same with Pepper and Morgan, pushing them behind Happy and Rhodey while a suit encompassed him almost at the same time. The rest of the gathered huddled with each other similarly, apparently protecting themselves.

It confused me and I went to ask what was wrong but immediately was cut off.

"Who are you? How dare you take her form?!" Steve yelled, he was feral, anger and pain inked his soul an ugly red. I shivered at it.

I looked at Steve and tried not to see the anger. "It's me Stevie..." But my words did nothing to quell the red stain, it pulsed and grew.

"Don't you dare. She's gone. It was an everlasting exchange. Now who are you?" His words were cold, but I tried not to let them hurt me. They were confused, I had to make them understand. I let myself float down to the ground, at level with them.

I searched the crowd for understanding eyes, but found confusion, pain, and anger. I turned my eyes to James. "It's me. Please... James." He was still like marble, face stoic and cold. The Soldier. His soul was bright white though, singing and calling for me. It knew the truth, although his head would not admit it. He made no attempt to speak, no attempt to move.

I then change my sights to Tony, his face obscured by his Iron Man Mask. "Tones. Please. I told you I'd figure it out... It's me. I wasn't gonna leave you guys. You know that Tones. You know it's me..." I could see his soul change from the red anger to a cool blue, sadness radiating from it.

I could feel the hesitation in his soul as he lifted his face plate; I could see the tears falling down from his face. "Tink?" I smiled and nodded, letting my soul call his. The blue faded and his soul shone bright white again. His face broke out in a smile and tears continued to fall in a rapid pace. "I – I thought it was just a dream. Fuck. Tink. You – I – How?"

His arm, which had been pointed at me, blaster at the ready, lowered and he tapped his suit to retreat. I could see out the corner of my eye Steve gawk at his reaction, soul still red, although not a blazing as before. "I figured it out."

A wet laugh came out of Tony, his face now staring at me in awe and sheer joy. "It's her. It's Tink." He turned to look at Steve. "Goddamn it Cap, it's her. Chill. It's Tink." I turned to Steve, the stiffness in his shoulders only slightly easing.

"Mommy!!!" Sarah said as she struggled out of Natasha's grasp and started making a bee line for me. A curse fell from Natasha's lips, but James moved quickly, picking her up in his arms before she could get to me. His face was hard lines, worry and confusion etched in them. Sarah struggled in her father's arms, crying out for me repeatedly.

"It's okay baby. Mommy is here. Just – just let daddy hold you for a second okay? He needs to hold you for a little bit princess. I'm right here." I could see tears falling from her eyes, but she nodded and calmed in his arms.

I looked at James' face, "I know you're confused. I know you're scared. But I told you once a long time ago... I'm yours. Forever." I saw recognition come back into his eyes, the lines on his face softened and his mouth fell open. I gave him a small smile and then closed my eyes.

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Bucky's POV

"... I'm yours. Forever."