Mine (Bucky Barnes)

Forty-Seven

This is a little bit longer than normal, but I don't think any of you will mind. We're counting down the chapters! I still have about 10 more planned, but we are getting close to the end. Say good-bye to Wakanda and hello to New York!

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Mirjana threw her arms around Ororo once more, her tears soaking the Queen's dress. Ororo did her best to not cry, but her eyes teared up. In the two or so months that Bucky and Mirjana had been in Wakanda, she'd grown close to them. They bonded over their loving husbands, being first time moms, and the uncertainty that their lives brought.

She was going to miss her, too.

"When you have your rainbow baby, send me plenty of photos and videos. Perhaps Azuri and baby Barnes could be friends?" Ororo said. T'challa had provided them with a pair of phones that could reach them in Wakanda, no matter where the Barnes' were in the world.

"What do you mean by rainbow baby?" Mirjana asked with a sniffle.

"It is a term for a baby that is born after a miscarriage," she explained.

"Oh. Little Paul! Do you promise to look out for him?" Mirjana cried. She had already asked T'challa when they took a trip visit his grave a half hour ago.

A herd of goats had surrounded them, offering a strange sense of serenity. Mirjana couldn't bring herself to walk away, so Steve carried her and T'challa and Sam pulled Bucky along. He regretted walking away from his son, but there wasn't much of a choice.

Ororo smiled. "Of course. He will always have fresh flowers."

"Thank you." Mirjana covered her face and a she let out a sob.

They hugged once more before Bucky pulled her back into his arms. Ramonda kissed their cheeks, T'challa shook their hands, and Shuri waved from afar. Mirjana had already hugged her four times and the teen was beginning to become freaked out by the emotional pregnant woman.

But she was sad to see Wanda leave.

Ayo, Okoye, W'Kabi, Aneka, and Nareema were also present to say goodbye to everyone. Natasha, Steve, and Sam were eager to get back home, even though they would admittedly miss the kindness and comfort Wakanda offered. Wanda cried a little, exchanging numbers with Shuri so they could keep in touch.

Together, they boarded the jet that was filled with mostly baby items that was brought back from Bucharest. What they didn't know is their new friends had snuck on an entire box full of presents to be opened when they arrived at the Avengers compound in roughly 8 hours. Since Mirjana had refused to let them throw her a baby shower, they got their presents in where they could.

A midwife and a doctor were on board with them, upon Bucky's request to ensure that if anything were to happen to Mirjana, someone was there to help. He hoped nothing would happen, but he would rather be safe than sorry.

The jet took off with Steve and Natasha piloting, and Sam complaining about a kink in his neck. Jana laid her head on Bucky's shoulder, her hands protectively wrapped around her large belly. Alpine perched herself on Bucky's other shoulder, curled up and purring loudly.

"I was thinking."

"M-hm. About what?" he pressed a kiss on the top of Mirjana's head.

"Baby names."

He sighed. "I already told you, I don't want to add any more. Besides, I thought we picked it out?"

"Yes, but Ororo said something earlier, about our baby being a 'rainbow' baby."

"Yeah, I think I heard her and Ramonda mention it."

"It had me thinking. Baby girl is nothing short of a miracle." He hummed in agreement. "And it is so wonderful that we are able to have this opportunity again after losing Paul."