Bleeding Out (Steve x Tony AU)

7) Marked

⚠️Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Torture, Graphic Detail, Mention of Suicide/Suicidal Thoughts⚠️

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Avengers Tower
Tony's Lab

Tony had been awake now for around a day, he was getting on with locating the base and was very very close. 85%. Only 15% and he would be able to get this mission over with. It was tiring. But he knew it'd be worth it. He was currently occupying himself with finishing one of his suits, no one had come down to the lab today since he'd made it clear to Jarvis that he didn't want anyone to interrupt him. He'd learnt from Jarvis that Bruce had come down once or twice, Clint and Nat once. He was guessing Bucky would make his way down at some point seeing as the rest of them had already made their appearance.

Avengers Tower
Lounge

Bucky was absently watching a random show in the lounge. Nat and Clint were currently training. They had invited him to join but he had politely declined, not really in the mood. Bruce was down in his lab, working on random things to pass time. And Thor had gone to Asgard for some emergency. He told them he would explain the situation when he got back. Bucky knew that everyone had gone down to the lab to try and get Tony to come out, but none of them had succeeded. He also knew that Tony was working on something big and that he needed time. Although, even then he worried just a little. Tony still needed sleep like every other person. He knew he had to try. So eventually he got up and made his way down to the lab.

Hydra Base
Cells

Steve had been lying on the cold ground for a while, the bleeding had stopped now and he was glad about it. No one came to help him, although he knew eventually they would come and drag him out to try heal him so that his father could continue his torture. His body shook, trembling as the cold traveled through his bones. Eventually he started to doze off, his body relaxing just a little as his eyes drooped. He felt a small relief at finally being able to rest his exhausted body, even though he knew he'd probably have a nightmare.

His relief was short lived though, as he heard footsteps approaching. Just one pair. Who could it be? He kept his eyes shut, as if asleep, and finally figured out who it was by their stupid chuckle. James. He was back. Steve silently wondered what for as he heard the cell door protesting. Squeaking as James pushed it open before making his way over. "Pathetic" he scoffed, staring down at Steve like he was dirt on the ground. He gave him a kick, causing Steve to yelp softly and open his eyes, immediately scrambling back until his back hit the wall. He stared up at James, a little scared. "Your father didn't tell me to come here, but I decided I wanted to have some fun with you" he chuckled darkly as he leaned forwards and grabbed him by his hair, forcing him to stand up on shaky legs before punching him in the stomach, the blow left him breathless as he doubled over in pain, only to be pulled back up ruthelessy by his hair and punched again.

The assault continued for a while, his stomach ached. His nose was bleeding. He panted for breath as he was thrown back onto the cold floor. He thought it was over, but James wasn't satisfied yet. He grabbed him by his hair and dragged him out of the cell, Steve felt his fear rise as he pondered just what was going to happen next

Avengers Tower
Tony's Lab

Bucky made his way down and tried the door, jumping slightly as Jarvis spoke up. "Sir doesn't want anyone in the lab Mr Barnes, I apologise" Bucky shakes his head "No no that's okay I just need help, my metal arm is malfunctioning or something" He lies easily. A moment or two later he heard a click coming from the door and he celebrated silently as he made his way in. "Hey Tony" Tony turns around and smiles at him, though Bucky can see how tired he is. "Hey Manchurian Candidate what's wrong with the arm?" Bucky shrugged a little. "It feels really weird" He lied again, making his way over as Tony pats the chair next to him.

A few moments later Tony was done examining his arm and he had fixed a few things Bucky didn't even know were broken "Does it feel better?" Tony asked him, holding back a yawn. Bucky nodded "Yeah, thank you Stark" Tony brushed it off quickly "Oh it's okay, run along then" Bucky sighed softly "You should sleep Tony" Tony raised his brows a little and shook his head. "I'm busy" Bucky nodded in understanding. "Yeah, I get that, but if you locate the base you're going to be way too tired to even go and Fury might take you out of the mission, come on just get a few hours" Tony let out a sigh as he gave in, nodding "Alright, okay Barnes" He gave him a smile as he watched him stand and stretch, before making his way out and waving for him to follow so the door didn't close him in. Bucky walked out and Tony closed the door. Bucky made sure Tony got into bed before he left to sleep in his own room, both of them eventually nodded off. Sound asleep.

Hydra Base
Torture Room

Steve was dragged into here by James and thrown into the chair, he felt the restraints tighten around his wrists and ankles and gulped a little, terrified of whatever was to happen next. James laughed and brought a knife out of some little fire Steve only just noticed. The blade was shining, bright orange, it made a shiver crawl down Steve's spine. His eyes closed as James approached him, grinning. "How do you like my new idea?" He asked, turning the knife as if it was something cool that he was examining. "Decided I'd test it on you before I showed it to boss." He leaned forwards and pressed the knife against his arm, causing Steve to cry out in agony.

He just couldn't hold back. He'd found it. The way to make him scream. He took the knife away and Steve sobbed as he felt pain shoot through his arm, he'd burnt him on his forearm, and he could see it, it made him look disgusting. He shut his eyes as James moved to aim it higher, on his bicep. He didn't press down yet, instead a chuckle left him. "Ohh I think boss will love the idea I've just thought of"
He was quick to cut away the top of Steve's already ripped shirt. Revealing his collarbone. He smirked at Steve as he begun pressing the knife into it, Steve let out a scream, but James continued. And soon enough he realised he was carving something into his collarbone.

At the realisation he begun to squirm, but James just held him down with his other arm as he continued, when he was done he smirked happily. "Wow, it's beautiful" He snickered and moved back, Steve looked down in tears and sobbed louder as he read what it said. 'Icarus' the name was carved against his collarbone, and it was bleeding. Steve knew what it would look like when it healed. It would never leave. He'd always be marked. He felt like he was his dad's property now... No one would ever think twice about helping him with the name carved into his skin. He was marked. Forever.