Promised

Song: Rewrite the Stars

He had promised her. He didn't actually think it was going to happen. He should have been watching out for her. He was Captain America, he should be able to save the people he... loved. But here he was. Standing at her grave. Another death added to the many casualties in this bloody war. But this one, this one was different. This one was entirely his fault. She was dead. Peggy was dead. And he had pulled the trigger.

"Steve. No, Steve listen to me." She grabbed the Captain's arm, causing him to turn. "You have to promise me."

"Nothing's going to happen," he said firmly. "I don't need to promise anything."

"Steve," she said again. "If I ever get taken, you have to kill me. I know too much."

"So do I..."

"Promise me," she said staring him directly in the eyes.

"Peggy,"

"Promise." She demanded.

Steve sighed as he pulled away, "Fine, I promise." She smiled weakly as he began to walk away.

"Thank you, Steve,"

He shouldn't have done it. Shouldn't have promised. But, he had, and Captain America wasn't allowed to break a promise.

It was a simple enough mission. Get in, blow up the factory, get out. He'd awkwardly waved to Peggy as he left, earning him a sharp jab and raised eyebrows from Bucky. Steve just ignored him and lead the group away from the base. He knew what Bucky was thinking. He was thinking that he should have given her a goodbye kiss. He knew it. But he couldn't, not yet. It wasn't up to him, not when he wore this star on his chest. No one could rewrite the stars. Not him, not Bucky, and not even Peggy, though he was sure she'd get closer than anyone else could. But, he didn't do anything. Just a small wave.

And he would regret that the rest of his life.

Captain America burst through the door.  He heard an explosion rip through one of the buildings, set off by one of his men. Not the one he was in of course. They were too organized for that.

He had what he needed and was about to leave when a voice sounded behind him.

"Schmidt," he responded coolly, not even turning around.  But, his hand did tighten around his shield.

"Before you leave." Red Skull mocked, "I advise you turn around."

Cap was tempted to leave.  But common sense caused him to quickly turn around, bringing his shield to cover his chest and part of his face. However, he slowly dropped it down to beside his waste in shock.

Peggy stood silently, hands tied behind her back. A look of grim determination on her face. She looked as if she didn't even notice the gun pointed to her head. But, Steve did. "Now, drop the shield and I might let her go."

Steve was too shocked to move. But when the words sunk in, he slowly put his shield on the ground. "No, Steve!" Peggy tried to stop him. But, it was too late as he lightly kicked the disk away from himself.

"So this is the great Captain America's weakness, I shall have to keep that in mind." he laughed as two men grabbed Steve from behind.

That's when Peggy stomped on the Schmidt's foot, causing him to drop the gun and watch as it skidded across the floor. Cap took the cue and easily knocked out his two men. Grabbing the gun, he pointed it at the Red Skull. He froze when the deformed man pulled Peggy in front of him and slowly began to back away. She struggled, but couldn't get free.

"Steve," she called out, "Do it."

He couldn't, he wouldn't. This was the first girl he had ever loved, he couldn't.

"Please, Steve, just do it." he stepped back.

"Steve, you promised. And Captain America never breaks a promise." She whispered sounding almost broken.

Closing his eyes so he wouldn't see the tears flowing down her beautiful face, he pulled the trigger. He opened them to the surprised Red Skull dropping an unmoving Peggy. Before Steve could move, Schmidt had made his exit.

Cap moved towards Peggy. Holding her still form. She was dead. He had done what she had asked and he would never forgive himself.

He laid the small bundle of flowers down at the tombstone. Dropping to his knees he let out a bitter sob. Fate had pulled them miles apart. She was out of his reach. And it was his own stupid fault. "But you're here in my heart. So who's to stop me if I decide that you're my destiny?" He whispered as he allowed all that was left of his love to pour out onto the newly dug grave, of his beloved Peggy Carter.

~TH~

Before you murder me, hear me out. My friend made me. Sorry, but she did. I was trying to figure out what to write for this. I knew I wanted to use this song and was pretty sure I wanted to use Peggy and Steve. Then she gave me this idea. I said no. But after the fifteenth time, I finally gave in and wrote it for her. So blame her. And [insert friends name] I hope you're happy now. Becuase, I am most certainly not. 

Written for fanfic Bootcamp round three, corporal. Write a flash fiction/song fiction combo having the characters last words be direct lyrics from the song.

I hope some part of you enjoyed this. I know, it's terrible. *sigh*

God bless, 

Trekkiehood

P.S. This was greatly edited to fit the word limit if you want to read the full think you can find it at https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12988049/1/Promised