Another Romanoff [Rewrite]

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Ana rolled over, surprised to find Pietro already staring at her. His face reddened at being caught, which made her laugh.

" Good morning, быстрый," Ana said, her voice still rough from sleep.

" Speedy? You cannot come up with a better nickname by now?" Pietro questioned, giving her a teasing look.

" Why bother? I think it suits you perfectly."

Pietro pulled her closer, connecting their lips. Ana wrapped her arm around his neck, pulling him as close to her as possible. She entangled her fingers in his hair, smirking as he let out a moan.

And then her phone started ringing.

Letting out a sigh, the girl pulled away. Grabbing her phone she looked at the screen. Elianna was calling her.

" Что," she growled. (What?)

" Am I interrupting something?" El questioned, her tone teasing.

" Never, what is it you need?"

" Look, you know I wouldn't be calling if it wasn't important. You need to get off the grid, Ana. In two days the Secretary of State will send his personal team after you."

" I'm sorry, what? Why the hell is he on my ass? Ублюдок" (Bastard)

" It's not just you. Turn on a damn news station or something, the Avengers are being put on check and part of that is turning you over to the US Government,"

" So I have to run again?"

Silence consumed the air for a few moments as neither one wanted to be the one to confirm it. Pietro lay by her side, giving her a look of concern.

She had just gotten comfortable. She had a life that she could be proud of and that asshole wanted to take it away.

Ana couldn't stop the tears that fell as she accepted her situation.

" So where do you suggest I go?" she questioned, genuinely looking for advice.

" I have a contact, but you're not going to like what I'm about to suggest," El spoke, her voice hesitant.

The Winter Soldier. That was Elianna's contact.

Ana couldn't help but let out a huff at the idea. She truly must be out of options if she was going to the man who helped train her and murdered her parents.

She knew that he was no longer that man, but it didn't make it easier for her. Still, she knew that there weren't many other options.

" You shouldn't go alone," Pietro spoke, looking at her with worry.

" Look, they're going to expect us to be together. It's safer for both of us. Besides, when I get there I won't be alone," Ana replied, trying to reassure him.

" How do you know this man isn't the same Hydra assassin he was a few years ago?"

" I've already told you, быстрый, El has been in contact with him since DC. He may not be the Bucky Barnes he used to be, but he isn't a soldier either."

Pietro grabbed Ana's chin, cupping it in his hand. His eyes were full of worry, but he still tried to keep his signature smile.

" Be careful please, I can't lose you again," he spoke, his voice wavering.

" I promise you won't," she replied.

He pulled her into a kiss, this time more gentle. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around him, dreading the separation.

She had just found happiness, she wasn't going to let it slip through her fingers again.

" I have to go," she spoke.

" I know," he replied, stepping back.

Ana couldn't stop the tears that fell from her eyes before they started to glow yellow.

Focusing on her destination, she could feel her body heat up. Energy shot through her body, creating a beam of light.

She closed her eyes, making sure to stay concentrated. When her body started to cool, she knew it was over.

Opening her eyes she was met with a bustling city. People around her seemed startled, some even defensive. She gave them an awkward smile, pulling her hoodie up as she walked away.

Figures she would teleport right out in the open. The city of Bucharest didn't have too much cover, but she could have planned it better.

Still, so long as she didn't cause any more scenes there shouldn't be any issues. She wasn't well known by the media, having stayed in the shadows during missions, so no one would know she was about to be a wanted criminal.

Making her way toward the edge of the city was nerve-wracking. Slowly the building started getting smaller and more damaged. The streets were cracking from age, and the only thing that made them visible was the flickering light posts.

It truly felt like something out of a horror movie.

She wanted to cuss Barnes out for choosing to stay in such a run-down area, but she knew it was the best option. No one would stop to think about hunting down a person around here. There were too many other potential criminals to bother.

While she may have hated it, this was her best option.

Making it to the apartment building she quickly stepped inside, scanning her surroundings.

On the first floor was a mail room, but it didn't look like it had been used recently. The walls and floors were covered in grime, making her miss the home she allowed Stark to buy her.

As she walked up the stairs she noticed they were old and creaky. She knew they wouldn't fall apart while she was on them, but it didn't bring her any comfort either.

She walked over to Bucky's door, prepared to knock. It didn't matter though as he had already seen her through the peephole.

Within seconds she was pinned against the wall, struggling for breath. Instinctively her hands went for his hand, trying to pry the metal from her neck. His cold eyes glared right through her, but they weren't half as menacing as the Soldier's eyes.

She had been in a position like this before, except she was younger and more panicked.

Lifting her fingers, she felt energy escape from them. The metal arm locked up, before loosening the hold around her neck. She crumpled to the floor, catching her breath.

" Jesus Christ... you have issues man," Ana choked out.

" What are you doing here?" Barnes demanded, only a little shaken by her powers," Who the hell sent you?"

" Elianna fucking sent me okay? I told her it was a bad idea, but I have nowhere else to go."

His eyes seemed to soften slightly, still defensive. He let out a huff, backing away from her.

" Come on in."