Bucky Barnes had found refuge on a small farm in Montana two years ago.
It was there that the Winter Soldier seemed to disappear from his mind and Bucky was able to be himself again.
He fell in love with a young woman. Ray introduced him into a wo...
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chapter thirty two reunion
When the jet arrived on the ranch, everybody stand into action. Their very few belongings were quickly packed into the jet. The party of four wanted nothing more than to get on the jet Tony had sent for them and head to where Ray was. They wanted to ensure that Ray really was safe and that she was healing properly.
The device that Tony had gifted Bucky was still with him. He passed it between his hands as he sat on one of the chairs. He had an idea on what was on the device but he was still working up the courage to watch it.
Natasha was watching him closely. She watched the way he played with the device in his hand; his movements unsure. She then looked at Steve, who had already been looking at her. The two shared a look before the former Captain stood from his spot.
Steve grabbed the device from Bucky's hand and plugged it into the jets mainframe. "FRIDAY, please play the video."
"Sure thing, Captain Rogers." The AI responded.
Soon a holographic video was displayed across the main screen. It was dated to over a week ago, and the screen displayed a medical lab. Bucky's eyes immediately fell onto Ray. His heart tugged at how sick she looked; even more so than she was the last night he saw her.
He saw Bruce Banner inject her with some sort of liquid. And then to his horror, he watched her die. Bucky's mouth ran dry and his body filled with rage. Was this some kind of sick joke? Bucky thought to himself. His anger was directed towards Stark as he watched the love of his life die.
"Easy, Buck." Steve set his hand on his friends shoulder. "Tony says that she's okay."
It still didn't make Bucky feel any better. And in a moments passing, the sound of Ray's recorded screaming filled the quiet jet.
Bucky's hands fisted by his side as he watched Ray scream in agony. He hated the way that she screamed his name; that all she wanted was for him to be by her side and yet it was the one thing that she couldn't have.
"Bucky." Steve looked down at his friend. He could see how the video was affecting him. Steve could see how pained Bucky was - how sick he looked. "FRIDAY, stop the video."
The video immediately cut and Bucky leaned back, wiping his eyes.
"She's alive. Steve says that she's doing great. You'll see her in a few hours."
"I know."
"It was hard to watch." Steve scratches the back of his neck. He wasn't sure what to say; their relationship had been rocky after everything that's happened in the past few weeks.
"I know, Steve."
"You can't blame yourself." Steve tried his best to calm his friend.
"Bullshit, Steve!" Bucky then exploded, causing everyone on the jet to jump. He let out a deep sigh and shook his head. "Sorry I just..."
