Shadows of Red: The Lives of Two Assassins

Chapter 21: The Hunt for Bucky

The search for Bucky Barnes turned into a full-blown manhunt. Steve, along with Sam and a few other allies, was on the run, trying to protect Bucky and uncover the truth behind the bombing. Meanwhile, Tony and the rest of the Avengers were tasked with bringing them in.

The tension between the two sides was growing by the day, and it was only a matter of time before the conflict erupted into violence. Kylar found herself torn—she couldn't stand by and watch as her friends hunted each other, but she also knew that doing the right thing might mean going against the very people she had once trusted.

It wasn't long before the situation came to a head. The battle at the Leipzig airport was unlike anything Kylar had ever experienced. The Avengers, once united, were now facing off against each other in a brutal fight for what they believed was right.

Kylar, who had aligned herself with Steve and Bucky, fought with everything she had. She couldn't let them be captured, not when she knew the truth. But as the battle raged on, she found herself coming face-to-face with Natasha.

For a brief moment, they stood still, their eyes locking across the chaos of the battlefield. The weight of their choices hung heavy between them.

"Ky, you don't have to do this," Natasha said, her voice pleading. "We can still fix this. We can still stop this before it gets worse."

Kylar's eyes were filled with sorrow, but her resolve was firm. "I can't let them take him, Nat. He's innocent, and you know it."

Natasha hesitated, her heart torn. She loved Kylar, but she was still trying to keep the peace—still trying to hold the team together. But in that moment, she knew Kylar was right.

With a resigned sigh, Natasha stepped aside, letting Kylar pass.

"Go," Natasha said quietly. "I won't stop you."

Kylar nodded, gratitude and heartbreak flickering in her eyes. "Thank you."

As she disappeared into the fray, Natasha stood frozen for a moment, watching the woman she loved fight for what she believed in. The world around them was falling apart, but Kylar was still standing tall.

And Natasha knew, deep down, that no matter what happened next, they would find their way back to each other.

They always did.