Mother Earth ||| Bucky Barnes (2)

26 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐞

𝙾𝙼𝙽𝙸𝙲𝙸𝙴𝙽𝚃
2017

Alessia slept for many hours, allowing her body time to heal from the trauma she had endured. Bucky stayed by her side through it all, adjusting her if needed, comforting his daughter. Ingrid was confused as to why her mother couldn't hold her, and why they were in such a strange place.

When she awoke again, Alessia was in a fugue state of confusion. She didn't remember why she was in the hospital. She only remembered what the voices said, and what the dream was.

"There were two voices, a male and a female. One was angry, disappointed, and the other was calm and majestic." Alessia started to explain, sitting up in her bed with her head against a pile of pillows. Her husband sat beside her, listening to her words. Shuri and T'challa sat on the other side of Bucky, the Princess with a tablet in her hand, and the King holding baby Ingrid.

"They were arguing, about me. The male wanted me to join him, and the woman was trying to stop me." the girl continued, furrowing her brows as she spoke.

Bucky noticed her confusion, and gently patted her leg, emiting a smile from her. "Do you remember anything else?" Shuri asked, making sure to note everything on her tablet.

Alessia nodded. "It was the same guy from the dreams, but he was more advanced. Like his plans were working. I don't recall the woman though. They just kept arguing. That's it." she finished honestly. The blonde wasn't planning on lying about anything she saw anymore. Clearly, it didn't work out very well for her.

"Unfortunately, mamas, until another episode happens, I can't figure out how to stop this." Shuri revealed, going over her calculations.

Alessia nodded solemnly, causing T'challa to take over. "Maybe baby Ingrid will make you feel better." he suggested, nodding at the child in his arms.

Bucky smiled, and took Ingrid from the King and handed her to her mother, who took her with a forced smile.

Offering a grateful nod and thanks to the royals, Bucky turned his attention to his wife and his daughter. The royals left the room, Shuri to work and T'challa to fullfil his kingly duties.

"You should've told me." Bucky said once the trio was alone. He was disappointed and scared. Maybe if Alessia had told him earlier, he could've been better prepared, both physically and mentally.

Alessia looked at the bed, feeling the guilt. "You're right. I'm sorry." she apologized, ignoring Ingrid's pokes.

Bucky couldn't stand to see her so upset when she was already in pain. He lifted his metal hand to her chin, raising it so he met her odd eyes. "I love you." he said clearly, leaning over to kiss Alessia on the lips. Alessia happily obliged, melting into Bucky's lips.

Once they pulled apart, Alessia patted the bed next to her as she struggled to move. After there was enough space, Bucky crammed his large body into the bed, allowing Alessia to rest her head on his chest.

His hand encased hers as his shoulder was wrapped around her frame. Ingrid was snuggled between them, and Alessia let the tears flow. Every emotion she had been feeling about the dreams came rushing out, as she sobbed in Bucky's arms.

Bucky held her tightly, placing soft kisses to her blonde hair, stroking her hand with his thumb. Minutes later, Alessia was asleep again, but neither knew that she wouldn't wake again for many days.

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"What do you mean she's comatose?" Bucky asked, standing above Alessia's pale body.

In the morning, after Bucky had woken up from Ingrid, he discovered that Alessia was not waking up. That she was in a sleep so deep it reminded him of Sleeping Beauty, but true loves kiss was not helping.