Retaliation

Chapter 28 Missing Pieces

I could hear a conversation going on around me but I was struggling to open my eyes. I could make out bits and pieces as my mind was trying to fully wake up but it was failing miserably.

"She's never liked sleeping on beds-she chooses the floor instead." I couldn't be sure, but I think the voice belonged to Elara. The tone of voice was high and calming.

I heard muffled laughter.

"Can I tell you a secret?" This was a male voice, though I wasn't sure who it belonged to. I could hear a long conversation but the voice was too deep and quiet to make out much of anything. "I thought it was impossible... I secretly built a gauntlet into my suit and was prepared to use it-" 

Tony?

"I saw Strange. I was going to steal the stones from under Thanos's nose while Jasmine distracted him-"

"If only Jasmine could hear you-"

"I don't want you to tell anybody-"

"Your secret is safe with me."

"Good-" 

Tony was planning on sacrificing himself, but why? He had so much to live for. He had so much to go home to. 

I saved him. I saved him without even knowing. 

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I heard a conversation going on around me again. I felt a weight laying next to me. I tried opening my eyes again but it was like they were glued shut.

"I hate seeing you like this," A soft voice whispered in my ear.

Elara?

"It never really does get easier-" A new voice entered. I don't quite recognize it.

"Tony would be mad-"

"I couldn't sleep either- It's hard to go through this stuff alone."

What is going on? 

"If she were awake she would be extremely jealous right now." I heard Elara's voice. 

"She is definitely protective." 

I don't like where this conversation is going. 

What felt like an angry fire had ignited in my chest. I wanted nothing more than to wake up and confront the person. 

Bucky. It must be. He clearly had a thing for her since they first met. 

How long has it been? Was Elara already trying to replace me? Was she going behind my back and planning to act a fool when I woke up? Did she even have a thing for me? 

That's not fair...she's mine. 

Mine. 

"I'm not trying to get between-" It was definitely Bucky. 

MINE! 

I felt something wrap around my hand and give it a squeeze. "It's...complicated." I was starting to fade away but I was struggling to stay in this state. I could hear the conversation continuing but I couldn't make out anything. Eventually, I could finally make out the words. "What's your type?"

No...

"Um-"

"Are you saying I'm not pretty? You don't want to keep me warm? You can sleep-"

NO!

I wanted to get up. I wanted blood. I wanted to defend my only source of peace. She was all I had, I will not let anybody take her away from me.