Ferocity

Epilogue

Bucky ran his hand through his soft short hair looking in the mirror trying to get it to lay just right.

"Do you think she'll like it?" He asked nervously. "I should have waited until after the wedding, what if she hates it?"

Steve chuckled under his breath "Buck she loves you, not your hair.... Besides you didn't want to look like a grease ball for your wedding"

"I don't think those were my exact words"

"You seem nervous pal"

Bucky fidgeted with the cuffs of his shirt before smoothing down the front of his jacket, he was wearing a charcoal colored suit with a white dress shirt unbuttoned at the top, paired with mahogany loafers and belt, his boutonniere was simple made with rosemary and eucalyptus. Steve stood next to him wearing a a charcoal vest and slacks paired with a white dress shirt rolled up at the sleeves, his shoes, belt and boutonniere matched Bucky's as well.

"It's only the biggest day of my life, I just want to be perfect for her"

"Bucky my friend, my cousin has waited her whole life for you. I appreciate that you want everything to be perfect for her, you need to know that it already is" T'Challa said smiling at his friend, he was wearing a traditional long black suit with grey and silver embroidery.

"It's not about the wedding for her Buck, it's about the marriage and the man. She would have married you on the battlefield the second you stepped out of the portal if she could" Tony patted Bucky on the back. "Well gentlemen, I have to go pick up the beautiful bride... I will see you all shortly"

Tony shook the three men's hands before walking out of the room making his way to his room to pick up Morgan who was the flower girl. Pepper was putting the final touches on their daughter's hair affixing baby's breath and african lily's to her braid crown. The little girl looked adorable in her long lace, empire waist dress with lace bell sleeves.

"Madam Morgoona your chariot awaits" Tony said with a bow which elicited a giggle from the little girl.

"You know this is your sister's wedding not a business meeting Tony" Pepper kissed her husband on the cheek "Lose the tie and the glasses.

Tony complied and re-buttoned the vest of his three piece light grey pinstriped suit "Better?"

"You look handsome daddy!"

"M'Kali, please sit still I'm almost finished" The hair stylist fussed pinning the flowers in Kal's hair.

"Why are you so anxious?" Nakia asked "It's Bucky"

"I know, it's just I never thought I would have this day.... ever" Kal sighed "I wasn't one of those girls that dreamed of or secretly planned her own wedding. I know it's Bucky, I just never thought I would have him"

"I'm finished.... You look beautiful M'Kali" The hairdresser said with a smile before leaving.

Natasha was already in her long sage colored chiffon bridesmaid dress with a v-neck and thin straps, Nakia was dressed in a deep green traditional dress with gold embellishments and matching head wrap. The two women helped Kal into her dress careful not to mess up her hair or make-up in the process.

Kal looked at herself in the mirror her dress's lace bodice had a deep v-neck and open back with long lace sleeves fitted down to her wrist, the a-line silhouette flowed out to a layered chiffon skirt that trailed behind her. Hidden beneath the dress she wore a pair of flat strappy sandals, her only jewelry were her three rings and a pair of amethyst stud earrings that she had borrowed from Nakia. Her hair was long and lose curled into thick waves with the right side pulled back with eucalyptus and light purple african violets.

"Auntie!! You look beautiful, like a princess!" Morgan squealed running into her bedroom.

"Thank you Mo-Mo, you look very lovely as well" Kal kissed her on the hair.

"You look great kiddo" Tony kissed her on the cheek.

T'Challa and Nakia stood at the head of the alter to perform the ceremony as King and Queen while Bucky shifted nervously from side to side with Steve next to him while the guests looked on. The music started, Bucky looked up towards the home that he shared with Kal to see Natasha walk down the stairs towards the alter in front the lake. Once Natasha reached the alter Morgan came out throwing petals from her basket exuberantly, twirling about as she did Bucky couldn't help but smile at his charming niece.

When Bucky looked up from Morgan he saw his bride standing on the deck walking down the stairs holding onto her brother's arm, his breath hitched in his throat at the sight of her and tears welled up in his eyes. He couldn't hold back the tears as they streamed down his face, Steve came prepared handing him a handkerchief, Bucky dabbed his eyes and looked back up at Kal who smiled at him lovingly holding in her own tears.

"Great haircut Buck, you look so handsome"

"You are gorgeous doll"

Tony and Bucky shook hands when they reached the alter and before T'Challa could speak Bucky placed his hand on the side of Kal's face and kissed her ardently, several guests laughed and clapped.

T'Challa cleared his throat "It seems the groom is eager to move things along, so how about we get started" He said speaking to the guests eliciting another soft laugh.

"Ladies and gentlemen, friends and family we are here today to witness the union of James Buchanan Barnes and M'Kali Stark" Nakia said proudly.

"Do you M'Kali and James, commit yourself to each other, as husband and wife to learn and grow with, to explore and adventure with, to respect each other in everything as an equal partner, in the foreknowledge of joy and pain, strength and weariness, direction and doubt, for all the risings and settings of the sun. We tie these knots to symbolize our connection to one another. They represent your trust in each other and your combined strength together" T'Challa asked the couple.

"We do" They said in unison with their eyes locked together.

"Kali, this ring is a token of my eternal love for you. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am" Bucky slid the thin curved diamond channel band onto her ring finger.

"Bucky, I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. You as my husband, all that you are is all that I will ever need" Kal slid the gold band onto his vibrainium finger.

"With the power vested in us, we now pronounce you husband and wife" Nakia stated gladly "James, you may now kiss your bride..... again"

Bucky pulled Kal into another deep and passionate kiss, the crowd stood and cheered around them.

They were complete, together they were whole.