𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 - STONY

6

Tony found the tavern Bucky gave him directions to. But just before he entered, something grabbed his arm and pulled him to a corner.

It was a middle aged lady but she looked pretty rough. "Ho-ly crap" Tony exhausted.

"You're the one that toyed with the sacred mirror" The lady said.

Tony's eyes widened. "You're the witch! Please tell me you can help, I don't even know how the hell that mirror works" Tony pleaded.

"You used up the mirror's energy when it transferred you here"

"Okay, so what do we do"

"I can only restore it's abilities on a full moon. The next full moon is 2 weeks from today"

"I can't- I can't stay that long, there's too much in my era that can't go without my supervision for so long"

"There's nothing we can do about that"

Tony groaned. "Are you going to find me again when that time comes?" He asked.

"No. You will have to come to me. I will give you the directions, but it is quite far" she handed him a paper. 'Gloomburg' it read.

"I do have a way of transportation, but I don't have anyone who knows the way there" Tony frowned.

"Yes you do"

"Who?"

"The king"

"...no"

"Yes"

"No!"

"Fine, suit yourself, you can just live here for the rest of your life"

"We don't like each other!"

"Well then get on his good side, it's not my problem"

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Steve and Bucky were holding hands as they walked down the hall. It seemed there was some sort of event going on at the tavern, seeing as people were excitedly running over to it.

"What's going on?" Steve asked.

"I don't know. I believe Tony is there too" Bucky answered.

They decided to go into the tavern as well. As they stepped in some more, a beautiful tune whispered past their ears. It was the most beautiful thing both Bucky and Steve have ever heard. A light tune filled with every emotion.

Steve caught eye of the leader of the orchestra team and beckoned him over. "What's going on? Where is this mesmerizing tune coming from?" Steve asked.

"Tony, your highness. He's playing the pianola. I've never heard anything like it" the leader answered.

Steve sifted through the crowd and got to where Tony was playing the piano. Steve fell in love all over again. With the same expression of ease he'd first seen on that tableau, with the way his fingers softly swayed across the keys, with the way he never failed to surprise Steve with something new every time.

All the maidens and workers who were there, were watching Tony play while drinking or eating their food. The atmosphere was lively but also serene, the air was warm, there was a sweet smell of baked goods that engulfed the room.

And then Tony finished playing. Everyone clapped as he got up.

"Mr. Rogers! You've graced us with your presence!" Tony laughed upon seeing Steve and Bucky. "You too Mr. Barnes, I'd never forget you"

"What were you playing just now?"

"Married life. Ya know, from Up"

Steve could tell something was off. "Are you drunk, Tony?" He raised a brow.