Maria Brown joins the US Army back in 1942 as an act of revenge for the death of her family. She is shipped out to join the 107th in Germany but is forced to act a man as to not disadvantage the US Army. When they eventually invade a Hydra base, she and the rest of hers and Sergeant Barnes' unit is captured; over 200 men. She is experimented on and her true identity is revealed. But the love created between her and Barnes stays strong, even when they are separated for over 70 years. 'War Guilt' is a story of sacrifice, hardship and love during the awful times of WW11 and onwards.

"Whoever he used to be, and the guy he is now, I don't think he's the kind you save. He's the kind you stop." Malone has never believed that people can be beyond redeeming. Her beliefs will be put to the test when she becomes the unlikely partner of the Winter Soldier. With the duo on the run from Hydra-- and SHEILD, she worries who she can trust. And no matter what anyone says, she firmly believes Bucky isn't the kind you stop; he's the kind you save. (Set after Captain America: The Winter Soldier) (I wrote this when I was thirteen so please forgive any spelling/grammar mistakes... both of which I'm sure this fic has in abundance)

❝Just know that from this point on, whatever happens, I'll be with you. I'm not gonna leave your side until you tell me to.❞ . . .in which she helps him find his way back to himself. [BOOK ONE] [Highest ranking: #1 in MCU/fanfiction as of 5/26/18]