Otherwise Known As... | Bucky Barnes

Chapter (60) Sixty ~ ...to sign or not to sign, that is the question

"Sam!" I hissed, trying to hold in my laugh as Steve sent both of us a glare.

"What? Dude shows up dressed like a cat, you don't wanna know more?"

"Your suit... it's vibranium?" Steve asked.

"The Black Panther has been the protector of Wakanda for generations. A mantle, passed from warrior to warrior. And now, because your friend murdered my father, I also wear the mantle of king. So I ask you, as both warrior and king, how long do you think you can keep your friend safe from me?"

"As long as it takes for you to realize it wasn't him." I confidently answered.

The rest of the ride was spent in complete silence.

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We had arrived at some German facility, agents rushing all about as we pulled up. The door was opened for us, and I watched T'Challa slowly get out of the car. Once he was out, I started to follow, surprised by the King's hand being offered for assistance.

I nodded in appreciation, taking it as I stepped out of the van. Steve and Sam were quick to follow me as I watched Bucky be taken out of the vehicle he was in, his face expressionless as his glass cage was carried away.

"What's going to happen to him?" Steve asked, breaking me out of my daze.

"Same thing that ought to happen to you." A man in a grey suit answered. Sharon Carter stood to the left of him, three guards standing behind the two as the four of us walked up to them. "Psychological evaluation and extradition."

"This is Everett Ross, Deputy Task Force Commander."

"Ross?"

"What about a lawyer?" Steve asked right after me.

"Lawyer. That's funny. See their weapons are placed in lockup. And make sure the collar stays on." He said to Sharon, gesturing to me at the end. "We'll write you a receipt."

"I better not look out the window and see anybody flying around in that," Sam grumbled, following Ross and Sharon as she led us inside.

"You'll be provided with an office instead of a cell. Now, do me a favor, stay in it?"

"I don't intend on going anywhere."

"For the record, this is what making things worse looks like." Natasha came up to Steve and me, falling into step with us.

"He's alive," Steve said.

"Romania was not Accords-sanctioned." I heard Tony before I saw him as we walked into a large room. "Colonel Rhodes is supervising cleanup on the ground while Avery Lynn is handling it anywhere else."

"Try not to break anything while we fix this," Nat mumbled, walking towards Tony.

"Consequences? You bet there'll be consequences." Tony stated, looking right at Steve and I as he walked up to us. "Obviously you can quote me on that, 'cause I just said it. Anything else? Thank you, sir."

"Consequences?" Steve asked.

"Secretary Ross wants all three of you prosecuted. Had to give him something."

"I'm not getting that shield back, am I?" Steve asked.

"Technically, it's the government's property," Natasha said, walking off with Tony. "Wings, too."

"Hey, hey, wait, I made that shield, don't I get it?" I asked, stepping forward.

"You made it for the government." Tony snarked, making me groan.