1943
Steve made his way to a movie theater, planning to meet up.
He watched as a commercial about the war before the movie.
The commercial announcer said, "War continues to ravage Europe. But help is on the way. Every able-bodied young man is lining up to serve his country. Even little Timmy is doing his part collecting scrap metal. Nice work, Timmy!"
"Who cares?" a loud, jerky guy said. "Play the movie already!"
Steve replied quietly, "Hey, you wanna show some respect?"
"Meanwhile, overseas, our brave boys are showing the Axis powers that the price freedom is never too high."
"Let's got! Get on with it! Hey, just start the cartoon!" the loud jerk cried.
"Hey buddy, you wanna shut up?!" Steve returned.
The guy got up and looked at him.
"Together with Allied forces, we'll face any threat, no matter the size."
The two were soon in an alley. Steve tried punching the guy, but kept getting knocked down.
Steve picked up the top to a trashcan and the guy said, "You just don't know when to give up, do you?"
"I could do this all day," Steve challenged, balling his fists.
Alice and Bucky were walking along the street and she frowned. "I hear a fight. Do you think it's him?"
Bucky let out a sigh and nodded. "Probably. Come on, let's make sure he's okay."
The two walked up to the fight and Bucky said, "Hey! Pick on someone your own size!" He punched the attacker, then kicked the man as he ran away.
He looked back at Steve. "Sometimes I think you like getting punched."
"I had him on the ropes," Steve replied.
Bucky picked up Steve's enlistment form from the ground. "How many times is this?" He read from the enlistment form. "Oh, you're from Paramus now? You know it's illegal to lie on the enlistment form. And seriously, Jersey?"
Steve ignored Bucky's words and asked, "You get your orders?"
"The 107th. Sergeant James Barnes. Shipping out for England first thing tomorrow. "
"I should be going."
"Come on, man. My last night! Gotta get you cleaned up."
"Why? Where are we going?"
"The future," Bucky and Alice replied as the former handed Steve a newspaper. Steve opened the paper to see an ad for World Exposition Of Tomorrow, 1943.
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Alice slipped on a dress and put on light makeup. She tousled her hair and smiled, seeing her husband walk up.
"You're a dream come true, doll," Bucky said. "You ready?"
Alice put her heels on and nodded. "I am now. Shall we?"
Bucky offered his arm and nodded. "We shall."
Alice linked her arm through his and the two left to pick up their mutual friend to have one of the best nights of their lives.
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Till the End of Time
ActionAlice and Bucky were childhood sweethearts, so it was no surprise when the two exchanged vows. When the war came to the States, one was drafted, one would do whatever it took to serve, and one hoped to serve from the home front. But, as it goes, "...
