CONTROL - Bucky Barnes

01; Bounty

Ember walked through the hallway of her apartment building located in Manhattan.
She pulled her keys out of her pocket while greeting her neighbours.
She unlocked her door and entered her apartment.

She was taking off her jacket when she heard a person cough behind her.
She swiftly turned and held her hands up in defence.
"Hey, calm down." A manly voice said.
"You can't be expecting me to calm down when a random man breaks into my apartment." She stated with a thick Italian accent, still holding here hands up.

The man came out of the shadows and she instantly recognised the man in front of her.
"Steve Rogers," she smirked, dropping her hands. "what are you doing here?" 
"I have an offer," he started, walking towards her. "You're a bounty hunter and I need help finding someone." 
"I'm done with that stuff, I'm done with finding people and I'm done with being a hero." She said walking towards her kitchen.

"Please, I'm not just asking now, I'm begging you, I want to find my best-friend... Please." He pleaded.
"What's in it for me?" She asked crossing her arms.
"A shit-load of money and I might be able to get you some Stark Industries gear." He explained.

"He's a wanted man, how much for him to be turned in?" She inquired.
"Eight hundred thousand." He stated.
"How much percentage of that do I get?" She unfolded her arms and placed them on her hips.
"Twenty." He explained.

Embers hands dropped from her hips to her side. Her eyes widened at the percentage.
"One hundred and sixty thousand dollars?!" She asked in disbelief.
"This person must mean a lot to you."
"You have no idea." He sighed.

She showed him over to her dining room table where they discussed the details.
"So, who exactly am I looking for?" She looked up at him.
"James Buchanan Barnes." He stated looking back at her.
"You're insane," she lightly chuckled, shaking her head. "He's a ghost, appearing one second, disappearing the other. He appears out of nowhere and bombs that building in Vienna, killing a lot of people and then poof- he just disappears."

"I know, but it's not him. It's what hydra made him into." Steve explained to her.
"I don't fuck with Hydra, Steve. They do weird shit that I don't wanna get involved with," she stated looking down at the table. "But I can't just deny captain America... I'm in."

Steve smirked and handed her a file.
"There's everything you need to know about him." he said flipping through the file.
"Do you happen to know anyone in the CIA? because it sure as hell would make this a lot easier with all the tech they have." She inquired.
"You know, I actually do." He lightly chucked.

*

"Sharon Carter." The friendly blonde introduced shaking Embers hand.
"Ember Quinn." She introduced with a smile.
"So you're the girl Steve has hired to find Bucky," Sharon stated. "I've heard of you. You're pretty good at what you do."
"Did," Ember corrected. "I'm not really into that stuff anymore, I'm just doing a favour."
"That's a pity, the CIA would've loved to have you as an ally." Sharon smiled.

Ember vigorously typed on the computer, attempting to find information on the man she was searching for.
"Got it... I think!" Ember said leaning back in her chair.
"What? Where?" Sharon asked leaning down to look at the computer screen.
"It's amazing what kind of information you can get on Craig's list," Ember sighed happily. "A couple of people said that they thing the winter soldier goes to their gym."
"That's amazing. Where is it?" Sharon smiled looking at the Italian girl.
Ember looked back at her and replied "Bucharest."

*

Sharon and Ember sat at a table in Vienna awaiting the arrival of Steve.

Steve entered the room and leaned against the table.
Ember slid the file across the table to him. He flicked open the file.

"A few helpful people told me that apparently the oh-so famous winter soldier goes to their gym in the lovely city of Bucharest" Ember explained with a hint of a sarcastic tone.

Steve smiled and thanked Ember and continued a conversation with Sharon. Embers thoughts drifted away and she thought about what the hell she was doing and what she was getting herself into.

"Okay, Bucharest." Steve said turning away.
"Hey, I'm coming too." Ember stated standing I front of him.
"What? Are you crazy? You could-" Ember cut Steve off. "You can't find him without me, you need me. Cmon' spangles, we're like the ultimate dream team, we can do this together".
"Fine." Steve sighed and Ember smiled brightly as they exited the building together.
"This is going to be one hell of an adventure."

—a/n; I just watched civil war so I was really in the mood to start a new fic.
It's gonna be lit