Notes:

This will take place after civil war.

CHAPTER I

"Are you sure you have the right information?" Steve asked.

King T'challa continued to stare at Steve. "Yes, they're planning to sell it on the black market. Probably moving the shipment now."

Steve took a deep breath and looked across the vast forest of Wakanda.

"we have to tell them, everyone. Even Tony." his face portrays that of a sad friend. Tony is still his friend, no matter what.

"perhaps its time to wake him, if there's anyone fit to do this mission it's him" King T'challa stood beside Steve, he's eyes upfront.

"I don't think that's a good idea, authorities are still on the look out" Steve worried.

"I think Tony will come to his senses, this is a chance to get those people behind Buckys actions. The real reason his parents died." King T'challa put his hands out from his pockets.

"its your call Captain, you know him more than anyone here." He touched Steves shoulder and left the room.

You're right.. I know him, I know he'll want to do this.. Steve thought.

--

"Are you sure about this? I mean. He doesn't trust his own mind.." Sam whispered to no one in particular. But everyone heard him.

"Sam, this is not the time." Steve answered seriously.

Sam raised his hands in an attempt to surrender and not argue with Steve.

The sound of Bucky gasping for air registered in their ears.

"Bucky? Still remember us?" Steve stood and went to him. He's guard down.

Sam stood his ground, prepared if ever Bucky decides to retaliate. But he didn't.

Bucky nodded and smiled still catching his breath, his hair a bit longer now, his stubble more prominent darkening his face.

"we will give you a new arm" King T'challa announced. "You're operation shall start as soon as you feel better"

"why?" Bucky asked, seemingly surprised by King T'challas announcement.

"we need you now Bucky. We have received an information that there are 4 more winter soldiers like you. It's said that they're still in cryostasis. But if they get into the wrong hands, I don't think it will be a beautiful sight. I can't imagine 4 people like you. " Steve squeezed Buckys shoulder.

"but we won't force you into this, we'll understand if you don't want to be involve." Steve looked straight into Buckys eyes.

"But I am involved Steve. I need to stop this, this could be my way of redemption." Bucky held Steves hands on his shoulder.

"you said 4 soldiers? I remember training 3 Soviet soldiers like me. All of them are assholes." Bucky gritted his teeth.

"you trained them? That makes them more dangerous. But it doesn't matter as long as we get them first. Rest now, tomorrow you'll have your new arm."

King T'challa nodded to Bucky.

Bucky nodded as well. "thank you."

--

Bucky woke up that morning with a new vibranium arm.

He stretched it, opened and closed his hands.

He smiled when he saw the symbol of captain America in his arm rather than the old red star.

Steve entered along with Sam, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. He gripped it hard and growled.

Steve and Sam was quick to get on his sides. "what's wrong Buck? Sam call the doctor"

"ahh!! No!! I.. I had flashes of memories. It will subside Steve, don't worry." Bucky said through gritted teeth.

"this operation must've triggered memories. You know, you getting the operation, you waking up with a metal arm." Sam shrugged looking at Steve for agreement.

"you're right, I remember Zola. There was a doctor, and… and… there was a woman. I can't. I can't remember her face." Bucky now more calm, beads of sweat forming in his forehead and neck.

"its all just bad memories Buck, you don't need to pressure yourself to remember them."

Steve tapped Buckys shoulder and smiled.

"I gotta go now, tell the King himself that you're awake now. See you later Bucky." Sam winked and stepped outside the room.

"we need to get them now, before it's too late steve." Bucky spoke, he's face straight.

"and Tony, I hope he forgives you. He doesn't need to forgive me, I deserved all his hate." He took a deep breath.

"Bucky.. Don't be so hard on yourself."

"let this mission be my redemption, let me help you bring hydra down, every single one of them." Bucky looked at his metal arm.

"let's start with this 4 soldiers."