Time Bomb

Chapter 32

—Bucky's POV—
I got to the palace and immediately was greeted by T'Challa.
"Ah, White Wolf, I assume you are adjusting back to life in Wakanda just fine?" He asked as I approached him.
"Oh of course. I mean, it doesn't feel like I've missed anything but I'm sure you know that feeling too since you were dusted as well." I said and he nodded.
"My poor sister. She went through a lot during those 5 years. I have a lot of time to make up for. Anyway, I don't imagine you came all this way just to chat, what's going on?" He asked.
"I have a huge favor to ask and I'm not even sure if you'll be able to do it but I have to ask." I said as we started to walk the grounds around the palace.
"What is it?" He asked, curiosity ringing in his tone.
"Dani has been through alot just because of her abilities. I know she hates them and wishes for them to just be gone.. so I was wondering if there were a way to do that for her.. to take them away and make her fully human?" I asked, knowing the answer could easily be no but I have to try.
"Actually... Shuri mentioned to me this morning that she had been working on something for her that could do just that. But she didn't want to say anything until she had it finished but she's finishing it today. We'll test it first before using it for Dani. But please, have her come see me before. I'd like to hear directly from her first that this is what she wants before we go through with it." He said. I couldn't help but feel the excitement build inside of me. I smiled and nodded.
"Of course. How about you and Shuri come by tomorrow around 6pm, we'll have dinner and discuss everything." I said and we shook hands.
"Tomorrow at 6 then. We will be there. Casual or formal wear?" He asked.
"Casual. No need to get all dressy." I said and he smiled.
"Alright. We'll be there. See you tomorrow, White Wolf." He said as we parted ways at the front door of the palace. I got back in my bike and headed back home.
I walked inside and put my keys on the hook by the door. I made my way into the living room to find Steve and Sam watching some comedy movie.
"Hey, you two seen Clint anywhere?" I asked but before they could say anything, Clint walked out of the bathroom.
"I heard my name?" He asked as he ran a comb through his wet hair. He must have showered.
"Yeah, uh, I need to talk to you." I said and nodded towards mine and Dani's room. He nodded and followed me in. I closed the door behind us.
"What's up, Buck? Something wrong?" He asked, leaning against the dresser.
"No. But it is important. I just talked to T'Challa and he said Shuri has a way of taking Dani's abilities from her. Making her fully human. I haven't talked to her about it yet but I wanted to know what you thought. You've known her longer and I guess I just want to know if that's something she truly wants." I said, running a hand through my hair.
"Bucky... There is nothing in this world that she would want more than that. Other than maybe you. But still. She has hated her abilities for as long as I've known her. I don't think she would hesitate to have them taken from her." He said, a smile creeping on his face.
"You need to tell her. This ain't something to keep secret." He said.
"I know. I just felt I needed to run it by you first. T'Challa and Shuri will be coming by tomorrow for dinner to discuss everything. But I'm telling Dani about it today so she's not bombarded by it tomorrow." I said and he smiled.
"Man, that's perfect. Go tell her. I think she's in the garage. She's been trying to work through a writers block. I checked on her before I took a shower and she was struggling. I'll probably help her out later with it. But go. Go tell her." He said and started shoving me towards the door. I smiled and opened the door, heading to the garage.
I walked in and knocked on the door frame before closing the door behind me. Dani picked her head up from her notebook and turned around to face me.
"There you are! What did you have to talk to T'Challa about that took so long?" She asked and stood up, walking over to the surround sound system to change the song on her phone hooked up to it.
"Well... I actually asked him something about you. And I really need to tell you." I said, leaning against her desk and she made her way back, stopping in front of me. A questioning look on her face.
"Shuri has a way to take away your abilities. Making you human." I said and watched as her face turned from confused to what I believe is relief.
"Are you serious?" She asked, excitement ringing in her voice.
"I'm serious, Dani. Apparently she's been working on it for awhile now and will have it finished today. T'Challa and Shuri both will be coming over for dinner tomorrow to discuss everything. T'Challa needs to hear directly from you what you want to do." I said and a tear fell down her cheek.
"I'm doing it. All I've wanted ever since I knew about this... this bomb.. I've wanted it gone. I hate it. I hate that it connects me to my father more than just my looks and genes. If there is a way to take at least some of that away, I'm doing it." She said eagerly.
"Then we'll do it. I don't know details but we'll be able to figure all that out tomorrow." I said and smiled at her. She quickly closed the space between us and wrapped her arms around me into a hug.
"Thank you. I know you didn't create it but you found out about it." She said against my chest.
"I just want you to be happy. I know I've missed a lot of time with you and I intend on making up for every second of it." I said and hugged her back tightly.
"Come on, take a break from this and come hang out with everyone." I said and she nodded. We made our way out to the living room where everyone is now sitting on the couch laughing at that movie Steve and Sam had on when I got home.