Open Wounds - A Bucky Barnes Soulmate AU

Chapter Seventeen

The team gathered in one of the meeting rooms to discuss the latest mission. Everyone was going to be required for this one apparently. You sat beside Bucky, the two of you holding hands as you waited for Tony and Steve to brief you on the assignment. Finally, everyone was present and the duo moved to the front of the room.

A picture showing a blond man and a red-headed woman flashed up on the screen behind them. "Meet Pietro and Wanda Maximoff," Tony said as he gestured to the screen. "Pietro is twelve minutes older than his twin. Born in Sokovia, currently residing at a Hydra base in Germany."

"Their parents were killed in a bombing when they were ten years old. They grew up in a series of orphanages and foster homes until they answered a call for volunteers for a government program." Steve sighed. "The truth was it was Hydra, of course."

Tony sat on the table that ran across the front of the room. "It's unknown exactly what they were subjected to but the result is clear." He clicked a remote in his hand and the picture changed to one of just Pietro and another of a blur. "Pietro Maximoff. Capable of achieving near supersonic speeds. His body has adapted to make him the perfect speed machine. His cardiovascular and respiratory systems function at a more efficient level. His body naturally sheds fatigue poisons so he doesn't tire. His bones, tendons and joints are more durable and more efficient. His reaction times are faster."

He swung his legs and ran his gaze over the room. "Along with this he has superhuman strength, accelerated perception, supercharged brain activity, superhuman agility, metabolism and reflexes."

With every new thing he listed, your brows lifted further. Damn. You weren't looking forward to this fight and you hadn't even heard about the sister yet.

"Wanda Maximoff," Steve said and Tony clicked his remote again. The picture switched to one of her sitting on the floor, blocks floating in the air in front of her. "It's believed that the full range of her capabilities have not yet been discovered. Known powers are telepathy, telekinesis, and phobikinesis."

Your brow furrowed. "What the fuck is that?"

Steve frowned at your language and you just grinned at him. When he wasn't trying to be professional his mouth could put Wade to shame.

"She can manipulate your fears, project images into your brain that you think are real," Tony answered.

"Sounds fun," Sam said.

"So, is this a rescue or a kill mission?" you asked.

Several looks were shot in your direction. You sighed. Half of the Avengers wanted to kill as little as possible. The other half did whatever was necessary to protect the innocent.

"We would prefer to take them in. According to our source, the twins have no love or loyalty for Hydra other than doing what they must to stay alive," Steve explained. "However, I'm not willing to trade one of them for my team. Do what you must to protect yourself and your teammates. Intel packets have been sent to your tablets for your review. Any questions in the meantime?"

No one spoke up.

Tony clapped his hands together. "Wheels up at 2300 hours. You're dismissed."

Bucky retained his grip on your hand and dragged you behind him to his room. You just shook your head and smiled the whole way. Surprisingly enough, the two of you managed to find the time to review the mission before you grabbed your gear and raced to the jet six hours later.

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There was more resistance at the base than expected. It was crawling with soldiers and defense systems. But the team pushed forward, unwilling to leave the assets in Hydra's hands. While the others continued to distract their forces, you, Steve, and Bucky made your way inside.