Charles Clark hates the war. He hates the uniform. Hates the flag. Hates that his two best friends keep risking their lives for a country that would never fight back for them. But when Charles joins the army, everything changes. Seventy years later, S.H.I.E.L.D will uncover the truth about the creation of Heka. Or: a queer, dramatic fic about survival, secrets, and slow-burning love in a world that doesn't make room for either. - Bucky x OC (mlm) - Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Slow Burn - No smut - Set during Captain America: The First Avenger - Gay OC (Charles), Bi Bucky - Comments and feedback very welcome!

BOOK 2 ***** "Alright, let's start. State name and business." The man says while sitting down on his chair in front of my own, the only thing between us being the table and the folders in his hands, along with a small recording device. I grunt out in annoyance at the sight, rolling my eyes. "Do I really need to do this?" "It was requested by Fury himself." "Want to know what I think of Fury?" "Let's keep that off record." He says, smiling easily as he waves the recording device in his hand. I glare at him, leaning back on my chair and crossing my arms defensively. "Name and business?" "Charles Clark, Heka. An Avenger, apparently." Or: a continuation of Charlie's story and how he faces his past after grieving it alone for years. Read first: Heka - Bucky Barnes (mlm)