Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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Natasha was on crutches for a bit. She was hanging out at her hotel room. The kids were running around as Clara was working on some designs.

"Natasha which red, scarlet or maroon." She said as she lifted up the sample. Natasha looked. "I like the scarlet."

Clara nodded as there was a knock on the door.
Clara went over and opened in. "Oh Bucky! Hello, come on in!"

He waved slightly as he stepped in. He was holding a contract. "Hey dad." Natasha said as she looked at him.

He was weirdly quiet, but had a big smile on his face. "Dad?" Natasha said.

"Clara, can I talk to Natasha in private?" He asked her calmly. Clara looked at Natasha who simply nodded. Clara picked up the kids and moved to another room.

Bucky sat beside her. "How are you?" He asked.

"I'm okay. Really tired... and well, my leg hurts a lot. Just enjoying a small break before I go in to get checked on last time to see if I can make it to Singapore."

"Well, I bet it'll all be fine." He said as he handed her the folder. "Guess I'll see you in Singapore." He said. She looked at him confused.

"Open it kid." He said with a chuckle.

Natasha opened it and started to read what looked like a contract. "Take on responsibility of the Mercedes Petronas AMG Formula One racing team, in Singapore after the retirement of Natasha Romanoff..."

Natasha looked at him, eyes wide. He smiled. "I'll be in your ear from here on out." Natasha hugged him.

He hugged her tightly and kissed her head. "I'm thankful I get to be on your team one way or another." Bucky said with a smile. Natasha was just so excited.

"I can't wait to get out of this boot so I can race!"

"Patience patience, you will."

A few weeks later, Natasha was in Singapore, and won her first race with her father in her ear, pushing her harder than ever, but she loved every bit of it.

He was back.

She stood on the podium with pride as the Star Spangled Banner played. She saw Sam and Bucky watching her.

It never got old for them. Seeing their little girl stand proud, representing the United States.

Natasha suddenly saw her son run over to her. She smiled and picked him up and held him on the podium with her. He looked over the crowd  of people cheering for his mother

She looked at her son and smiled softly. "One day you'll be up here honey." She said. He looked at her.

"I can race with you?" He said in his little voice. Natasha simply nodded as she admired him. "Yes... yes you can. One day, okay?" He smiled and nodded as he waved to the crowd.

Natasha was handed her trophy. She held it to the sky as her son stayed in her arms.

She walked him over to Clara to avoid getting stuck in the champagne shower. The moment natahsa walked back over, she was sprayed without hesitation.

She laughed as she sprayed Kylo and Mina who were up there with her.

As she wiped champagne from her face, she caught the gaze of a little boy and girl whose eyes sparkled with excitement.

Natahsa smiled and gave them a thumbs up as she headed off to her interviews. Clara picked them up and smiled softly. "Isn't mama so cool?"

"Mama is so cool!" Her daughter Anna said. Clara knew these two were  going to be her children who want to go fast. She didn't mind though.

It was a family tradition at this point.

"Natasha! This will be your sixth championship. And currently you are in close competition with Kylo! How do you feel about this?" She was asked.

Natasha chuckled. "Kylo's been putting some work in during my absence. Well, the way I see it, is that I will fight, and we'll see who ends up on top. It's always fun having a battle with my brother." She with a smile.

"What was it like having your son up there with you today?"

"It was a sense of Deja vu. I know he's going to do amazing things one day. He's me and Clara's son after all. I just know I have to stand as a beacon and the standard for them. They're my children, and I want them to do better than me one day, no matter what they do. Whether they become athletes, academics or drivers, I want them to be better than me."
She said with a smile.

"It sounds like motherhood suits you!" An interviewer said.

"I love it! Now excuse me! I have a wife and kids to go see!" She waved and ran off.

Natahsa walked into her paddock and was hug tackled by Clara. Natasha stumbled but hugged her tight. "Hey honey." She kissed her cheek.

Clara smiled as she looked at her. "You did fantastic today!"

"Thank you beautiful." Natasha said as she kissed her. Natasha saw the kids playing with Bucky. Natasha walked over. "Don't hurt the old man kiddos." Bucky just looked at her and chuckled.

"Nahh. They won't be able to knock me down that fast. I may be old and a grandpa, doesn't mean I am a weak old grandpa." He said with a chuckle.

Natasha smiled. "Oh trust me I know.

Bucky walked back to garage after a long and annoying briefing. The team was gone so he decided to grab his things and head home. He anticipated Sam was at the hotel already since he got out early.

He walked into the pits and grabbed his bag and sighed. He suddenly heard steps. He turned and saw Sam walking in. He had his bag and was on his phone.

"Sam?"

"Hey hun. Thought I'd come get you." Sam said. Bucky chuckled a bit. "I thought you'd go to the hotel ahead of me. You did get out of your interview early."

Sam shrugged as he walked over to him. "Felt like waiting for you. Plus, you wouldn't have a ride, and I need someone to talk to in the car."

Bucky smiled softly. "So I'm only entertainment?"

Sam smiled softly and chuckled. "No... you're my husband."

Bucky smiled softly at that. "Love that for us." Sam just chuckled and kissed him.