Before the Avengers knew she existed, Hydra had already taken everything from her. Aria was a ghost-an experiment lost in the shadows, her past erased, her powers turned into weapons. When Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff find her deep in a Hydra facility, she is scared, aggressive, and selectively mute, with no memory of who she truly is. But there's one thing she does remember-Bucky.
As the Avengers take her in, Aria struggles to unravel the truth of her past while navigating a world she doesn't trust. But she's not alone. Bucky and Natasha, both survivors of Hydra's cruelty, become the family she never had-protecting her, guiding her, and fighting to keep her safe.
And then there's Peter Parker. Young, kind, and persistent, he's drawn to Aria in a way he can't quite explain. He sees the pain she hides, the walls she's built, and despite her fears, he refuses to let her push him away. As their bond deepens, so does the danger surrounding her.
Because Hydra never lets go of its creations. And the deeper Aria digs into her past, the more she realizes-she wasn't just another experiment. She was a weapon. And if she loses control, she may destroy the very people who saved her.
I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTERS IN THIS BUT ARIA **ALL CLAIMS GO TO THE MCU**
"I almost forgot the way you feel."
"I'm more than willing to remind you... every night."
You and Bucky met when you were just kids, two souls caught in the chaos of a world at war. Even then, beneath the uniforms and duty, something deeper was growing. Something neither time nor silence could truly bury.
You are Howard Stark's twin sister, a genius in your own right. But shortly after the war, an experiment at Stark Industries went terribly wrong. A biological weapon nearly took your life, until Howard created a serum to save you. One that didn't just stop the disease...
It stopped you.
Now, you're almost 97, but the world sees a woman of 26. A ghost out of time. A secret buried beneath decades of classified files and faded memories.
And Bucky Barnes, the man you once loved, the one who never truly left your heart, is back.
It's time to find out if the flame you buried in the '40s still burns...
Or if the years have changed you both so much, that the past is too far gone to rewrite.
Author's Note:
This story begins during the events of Civil War. While it's based on the original MCU timeline, you'll notice a few key changes I've made to better fit the story I wanted to tell.
I do not own any of the characters, all rights belong to Marvel.
Also, English is not my first language, but I'll do my best to make this an enjoyable read. Thank you for being here, and I truly hope you enjoy the story!