against time.

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN || settle

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN, settle

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THE NEXT COUPLE of days passed by normally for the couple, Ivanna finally told Steve everything that had happened. Lots of it shocked him, but he accepted the answers. He admitted that some of him wished he could help Walker, or try to get through to him. And Ivanna understood where he was coming from, as it was something Steve liked to do most often. They'd spent the day in, waiting for news on what had happened. And when nothing came in, they went to bed for the evening.

When Ivanna woke up the next morning, it was a slow and long process for her. She had finally gotten a few comfortable nights' rests after everything she had been involved with. She had nights of Steve with her, using his warmth to keep her comfortable. She knew that if Sam called they'd both go in, Steve still having one of his suits as well as his shield from Wakanda. He felt those would suit him better.

His side of the bed was empty, but she soon heard him coming from the bathroom. A smile crossed Steve's face at the sight of Ivanna waking up, and he sat on his side with his back against the headboard. He smiled down at her.

"Mornin,"

"Morning," mumbled in her sleepy daze. Steve chuckled, reaching down and combing her hair out of her face, "it still feels good having a bed back."

"I'm sure,"

Her eyes fell shut again, a content sigh passing through her lips, "Sam has the shield. I told him that he needed to take it...for you."

"As long as he's got it," Steve nodded, sighing as a confused look crossed his face, "I wish I could've been there. Or had been able to properly meet or get through to Walker."

"Yeah?"

Steve hummed in agreement, and Ivanna's phone went off. Her brows furrowed and she sat up, grabbing it off the headboard and holding it to her ear, "Sam?"

"Vanna, we're gonna need you," Her face went stone cold, and she stared ahead of her while Steve watched in concern, "the GRC ruling has been held off by the Flag Smashers. We know where they are, Torres found their ping."

"We'll be there," Sam thanked Ivanna and ended the call, and turned to Steve, "are you ready to suit up?"

"Aren't I always?"

The two got off of the bed and to the second closet in their room. Ivanna pulled out her case, grabbing a hold of her suit and weapons. Steve was beside her, grabbing his suit and the shield from Wakanda. As Ivanna changed into her suit, she reflected on every moment that led them there. Beginning with the fight in Wakanda.

After suiting up, the couple quickly traveled to Lower Manhattan, where Bucky was already waiting for them. The three got with one another and determined where they'd separate. Ivanna could tell that people were eyeing Steve with uncertainty, but he paid no mind as he watched Bucky walk away from them.

"I'm almost there," Sam spoke over the comms as Ivanna pushed through the crowds of people. She muttered small apologies but focused on getting where Bucky had told her to go.

"What's the plan?" Bucky questioned.

"Karli's gotta be close," Ivanna looked around as Sam spoke, watching for any sight of Karli or her friends, "keep your eyes open."

"Well, it could be anybody," Bucky interjected.

"And by the way, I called in some backup,"

"Steve and Ivanna?" Bucky questioned, "Yeah, I know."