Ties (sequel to The Stark Family)

5

"What? What'd he say?" Tony said, heart racing.

Steve opened the message on his phone.

"It- it says its not Bucky," Steve said, confused.

"What do you mean?" Pepper asked.

"It says the phone was confiscated by a guy named, uh, uh, 'shield'"

"SHIELD is an organization," Tony said "but why is he with SHIELD?"

"It also says that it was confiscated an hour ago,"

"Well, we've been driving since yesterday, that seems reasonable," Clint added.

"Forward it to Carol or Peter, please," Pepper requested.

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Bucky walked through the hallways of SHIELD, newly suited up. He had his prosthetic arm on and he followed Coulson through the halls. They entered a door and a man was sitting at a desk, presumably waiting for them.

"Director Fury? I brought the kid," Coulson said.

"Barnes, I hear you want to be an agent," Fury said.

"Yes, sir," Bucky replied, stepping forward a bit.

"Listen, Barnes, I could use a smaller agent, y'know. Like someone who could sneak into place othera couldn't. A kid. I'm happy to use you, but I've got a mission for you already,"

"Right now, sir?"

"Yes. I have another agent and you'll be working with her, so you won't be alone. In fact, Could in? Please call Agent Hill in here right now,"

Coulson stepped out for a moment and entered not long after with another agent.

"Agent Hill, this is Agent Barnes, you'll be able to work with him on this mission. Barnes, this is Hill. Your mission does,involve Hydra, but you'll be working together, so I have full confidence that you will do decent. I need you to purchase one of their weapons, a H-382. They're selling them in Berlin, in a secret market. Hill, your identity on this mission is Alana Raiz, a weapons dealer from Los Angeles. Barnes, you're Evan Raiz, her son. The two of you sell weapons to world leaders."

"Yes, sir," Hill said. She looked over at Bucky, sympathy in her eyes. She wasnt going to let anyone hurt him. Hopefully.

"This folder has more specific details, but you're leaving tomorrow. Get some rest and be here and showered by 6. You are dismissed," Fury said.

"Thank you, sir," Hill said, turning and walking out. Bucky mirrored her actions.

Outside the door, Hill turned to Bucky.

"Hey kiddo. I'm Maria," she said, shaking his hand.

"I'm James," Bucky replied "I'm 12 years old,"

"It's nice to meet you, James," Maria said "I have a feeling we'll be friends," She winked, making Bucky smile.

They went their separate ways to their rooms. Bucky slipped into the pajamas Coulson had left him, a white t-shirt and flannel pj pants. He picked up his new phone, not as nice as his old one, but free of the old Bucky. He looked at the contacts, it was just Phil Coulson, Maria Hill, and Director Fury. Fury was labeled ***FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY***. Bucky texted Maria.

-Hey Maria, this is James

Hi James! How are you doing?-

-I'm doing good, you?

I'm doing great! It's going to be a great mission!-

-I'm kinda nervous

Don't worry. I'll protect you ;)-