Broken Realities

Soul

The Moirai sisters simply went back to the table and started to work on their task. Hades walked over the pile of Peggy's stuff and picked up the chain it spark a little and Hades cracked a smile "I see Hephaestus has done some brilliant work once again" said Hades as he wound the chain up into a small bundle and handed it to Zoe who took it and placed it in her backpack.

Zoe turn to the fates and gave a small curtsy "I thank you Aunts for all that you have done here today" said Zoe. The three women only nodded two of the continue their work.But Lachesis stood up and walked over to Zoe the bright blue eye stood staring at Zoe with concern "Now my dear niece you must go to the Eylsium to find your soulmate and convince him to come with you back to the mortal world he doesn't belong here just yet and won't be for a long time" said Lachesis. Hades walked up next to Zoe "I will take her to him myself" said Hades. Lachesis just nodded and walked back to her chair and sat down.

Hades lead Zoe out the room and they walked silently down the hallway. Finally after few minutes Hades lead her to a large field that was stunning with every flower imaginable in bright bloom and the air was heavenly with different fragrances intertwining with each other. People were walking and talking not having a care in the world. As they walked past people began to whisper to each watching as Zoe and Hades past by. Hades lead Zoe to a beautiful gazebo surrounded in Jasmine and ivy fireflies were dancing around it giving it a soft glow.

In the doorway of the gazebo stood a tall man with black hair. As the got closer Zoe gasped and ran ahead she flung herself into his waiting arms. "DAD!" cried Zoe tears flowing down her face and Howard arms tighten around her "Oh Zoe my sweet girl" he laughed. They stood there for a few minutes hold on to each other. Howard pulled back "Oh Zoe, let me look at you! So much like your mother so beautiful in every way" said Howard tearfully. Hades cleared his voice both turned to look him "Zoe I hate to break this happy reunion but we need to go get Bucky. Zoe nodded and Howard "Zoe remember Let your heart guide you,it whispers so listen closely and I love so much and you and Tony are truly my greatest creations" said Howard. Zoe gave him a quick hug and " I love you dad too" said Zoe with a single tear rolling down her face. Howard wiped it away and then pressed a kiss on her forehead.

Hades lead Zoe to a cave "He is in there" said Hades sadly. Zoe looked at him confused " What is this place, why is he in there?" asked Zoe concerning tone. Hades shook his head "Sometimes souls are so unforgiving of themselves that they put themselves in torments regardless the judgment I pass" said Hades. Zoe shook her head "No, No he can't..." said Zoe not waiting for Hades response she ran into the cave. It was dark and bitterly cold she could hardly see in front of her. Zoe lifted her hand forming a bright glowing ball to guide her in the distance she could hear screaming. The screams were so agonizing that it sent chills down to Zoe's very soul. "BUCKY" she yelled out into the darkness and the screams stopped for a moment. Zoe felt a tickle on her wrist, to her surprise the bracelet was glowing purple and silver and it sent a small beam into the darkness. Zoe felt a pull and she followed it, it lead to a small cavern there was Bucky screaming and tears falling down his face as he was facing forward like he was watching something.

Zoe turned to what was like a screen and imagines were playing on the screen in quick succession the images were shocking obviously by the hand of the Winter Soldier. Bucky was sobbing but then the images slow down. The images brightened to show her Zoe dancing in the kitchen and just of her laughing with Nat. These seemed to calm him somewhat, Zoe walked closer to him then Bucky started screaming again Zoe looked back to the screen it was Zoe with Steve cuddling on the couch at the safe house and of the them kissing. Zoe's heart broke but then the images darken and Bucky screaming as the images showed Steve and Peggy laughing as Bucky was choking Zoe and she was pleading for her life and then him just dropping her. The Winter Soldier having no light in his eyes and no remorse. Peggy walked over to Bucky and gave him a kiss "The Winter Soldier is complete now and has no soul" she snidely laughs as she looks down at Zoe's lifeless body.

Bucky screams were terrifying "No, No not Zoe I can't..." he screamed. Bucky was sobbing "ZOE" cried Bucky, Zoe raced to him throwing her arms around him.
"Oh Bucky" said Zoe as she pulled him closer to her. Bucky stiffened at the sound of her voice and jerked his head up and looked at her with wide eyes. Bucky pulled back "Zoe?" he whispered but shaking his head. Zoe nodded her head "Yes Bucky it's me" she answered softly. Bucky shook his head "No this a trick you can't be here" he tried to pull away but Zoe held on tight. "I am here Bucky I am here for you to bring you back" she smiled. But Bucky shook his head " No you're supposed to have a happy life with Ste..." he couldn't finish the words the pain in his eyes sent pain through Zoe's heart. "Bucky believe me when I say Steve and I are over" she says simply. Bucky shakes his head "But you love him" he responds bitterly. Zoe closes her eyes but shakes her head "No not really I loved who my made up in my head not him truly and he only liked the attention I gave him and he used me to fulfill his desires and fantasies he had about Peggy he never loved me either. Always finding fault and comparing me" she answered solemnly. Bucky wiped his tears and looked at Zoe in the eyes. "I don't deserve you Angel go and leave me here this what I deserve after everything I have done" he said bitterly and turned away.

Zoe grabbed his hand "You deserve everything , don't let what others made you do be your cross to bear. You are a good and kind man who has made so many sacrifices for those he loves even at the cost of your own happiness" said Zoe. Bucky shook his head and tried to pull away but Zoe held on firm and the lifted her other hand hold on to the bracelet. "See this these our life threads or our very souls intertwined together one cannot be without the other so if this were you are going to be so then will I" said Zoe firmly. Bucky pulled a face and Zoe raised an eyebrow "So Barnes what will it be an eternity here this hell hole or come with me and we can see what life with bring together" she said. "Together?" he questioned his eyes pleading in half hope and half agony. Zoe just nodded as she slipped the bracelet on his wrist there was a small glow and it spread up Zoe's arm and then through out her body. Bucky looked at her in amazement and then just gripped her hand tightly "Shall we get out here?" he asked. Zoe smiled and lean in giving him a kiss which Bucky accepted it was the best kiss of his life sweet and peaceful like all the darkness had left the world. When the pulled a part " I love you Bucky" said Zoe and Bucky smiled brightly and brushed her cheek with his thumb his heart finally had found his peace and his soul felt complete. " I love you too Zoe" he responded and they walked out hand in hand.