Winters War

Chapter 34:

        "Well look who's up."says Sam as we enter the room, "how are you feeling?" "Like my body was smashed into a wall and choked until I was unconscious. Oh wait it was."I say sarcastically. "Yeah smartass over here will be fine." "Something isn't right with Walker."Bucky jumps in. "You don't say."replies Sam. I don't say anything as I make my way over to the couch.

         "How's your head?"I ask Zemo. "Hurts, you?" "Pounding, not to mention breathing is a bit rough but I'll manage."I tell him before turning back to the others. "I know crazy when I see one."Bucky says, "because I am crazy." "Can't argue with that." The room falls silent as Bucky pours himself a drink. He softly sets down a second glass and begins filling it with water. "Here Blue, drink some water, it will help with your head."

      I stand and slowly make my way over to the kitchen where he hands me the cold glass. The ice cold water immediately eases some of my pain once is passed through my lips. "How's trying to swallow?"he asks me. "Painful but I'll live."I respond. I continue to sip my water as Bucky turns is attention back to Sam.

        "You shouldn't have given him the shield."he says. "I didn't give him the shield."Sam tells him. "Well Steve definitely didn't." "Bucky don't start this."I say turning to him. "I didn't give it to him Bucky." "Sam please...." "Yeah well maybe if you had kept it Blue wouldn't have gotten the shit best out of her, Zemo would still be in prison, and Karli wouldn't be a problem."snaps Buck.

       "Wait what?"questions Sam. "You heard me." "No, Blue what is he talking about?" I remain silent as suddenly everyone's eyes are on me. Suddenly the door flies open. "Alright, that's it. Let's go. I'm now ordering you to turn him over." A sharp pain shoots through my head when I hear his voice. Bucky instinctively pulls me behind him, keeping me out of his sight.

      "Hey slow your roll."Sam says, "let's be clear, shield of no shield, the only thing you're running in here is your mouth. Now Blue and I had Karli and you overstepped. He's actually proven himself useful today. We'll need all hands on deck for whatever's coming next." "How do you want the rest of this conversation to go huh?"Walker replies.

      "Oh how I would love to see you try."snaps Bucky. John turns in surprise. "You want to beat on someone like how you beat on my wife."he snaps. "I don't know what your talking about."John snaps back. Slowly I stand out from behind Bucky. My heart is racing and I just want to run but I can't. I'm scared and angry, I want to crush him like a bug and show him real pain but I want to run and never look back. Zemo and Sam both stop and look at me.

      "Is that what you were going to say a minute ago before an asshole broke down our door."Sam asks me. "Yes, he threw the shield and hit Zemo. He grabbed me by the throat and slammed me against the wall till I was unconscious." "I should kill you, you son of a bitch."Bucky snaps. "Bucky don't." I say as I press myself against him. "Awe need your husband to fight your battles for you Blue."

       That anger bubbles over as I nearly charge at the man. Bucky quickly wraps and arm around my waist and keeps me against him. "What? Want me to put down the shield to make it fair?"he jokes. Suddenly this silver spear flies through the air sticking in the puller next to John. The Dora Milaje enters the room.

     "Even if he is a means to you end, times up."says Ayo, "release him to us now." "Hi. John Walker. Captain America." God he's dumb. Ayo just stairs at him not excepting the hand he is gesturing. "Well let's uh put down the pointy sticks and talk this through, huh?"John tries. "Hey John, take it easy. You might want to fight Bucky before you tangle with the Dora Milaje."says Sam.

         "The Dora Milaje don't have jurisdiction here." "The Dora Milaje have jurisdiction where the Dora Milaje find themselves to be."Ayo snaps. "Okay. Look, I think we got off on the wrong foot."John says as he places a hand on Ayo. She doesn't hesitate and hits him with her spear. It's then all 3 of the women join her. This satisfied smile spreads across my face as I relax against Bucky and watch John get his ass kicked.

     "We should do something."says Sam. "Looking strong John!"cheers Bucky. I can't contain my laughter and just lose it. "Bucky."Sam scolds. I can practically feel Bucky roll his eyes before stepping away. Just as Ayo is about to stab John Bucky grabs her spear. "Ayo, let's talk about this."he tries.

      A loud thought catches my attention. Hoskins lands on the ground clutching his side. I run to his side grabbing the soldier's spear and pointing it away from us. She hits me as hard as she can with the metal weapon eventually getting me to flip but I land on my feet. The sudden landing makes me think of Natasha and how proud she would be of me for sticking the landing. "Don't make me hurt you."I beg her.

     She doesn't stop forcing me to do it. I feel the sparks starting to jump between my fingers as I play with her head. She drops to her knees and begins to screaming. "I'm sorry."I say to her. Out of the corner of my eye I see the third woman charge after Sam. Again I start to mess with her head. "Bast damns you James." Out of all the noise I hear Ayo's  words crystal clear. It's then I notice Bucky's metal arm on the ground and the pained look on his face.

      I stop using my powers on these women and let them stand. Probably shouldn't have since I took the butt end of a spear to my face, cutting my lip and falling to the floor. "Yep I probably deserved that."I moan. The moment I look up I see one of the women hold the shield instead of Walker. It's probably in better hands if you ask me. "He's gone. Leave it."says Ayo.

      A pair of hands wrap around my arm making me look in their direction. "Here, let me help you."Hoskins says as he helps me up. "Thank you." I reply. "No, thank you for helping me." I smile at him "no problem. Besides I like you better than your friend." "Thanks I think." Painfully I make my way over to Sam and Bucky. "Did you know they could do that?"Sam asks.

     Bucky picks up his arm and places it back where is should be. "No."he says before swinging the arm, locking it back in place. His attention then turns to me. "God you just can't win huh."he says as he take my face in his hands. His eyes run over my face noticing the now bruised cheek bone and busted lip. "It looks like you beat her."Sam plays. "Nah all the woman beating is Johns thing"he replies.

       We make our way over to the bathroom where there is a hole in the ground. Zemo escaped. "I can't believe he pulled an El Chapo."says Sam. "I can."Replies bucky. My heart sinks a little. I started to like him, even though he tried enslaving my husband and destroying friends. He was the only person who seemed to listen. I know Bucky and Sam know about my pain. I know that they know I'm trying, but Zemo would just listen or would share the silence. He seemed like he actually cared. Now he's gone.