So I only just realised won't let me put the at symbol... It's taken me three chapters to notice it disappears. Anyway! This is a sort of rewrite of Winter Soldier. Welcome to Sam Wilson everyone! (Also if anyone got the red skull reference in the previous chapter then kudos to you)
"And then I want to go to the Smithsonian! I want to take a photo with Captain America!" Bucky was chatting happily over the radio they installed in their bike helmets. Steve glanced over at his boyfriend who was straddling a gorgeous Harley Davidson from the 70s. Steve couldn't help but appreciate the tight leather showing off Bucky's thighs. "Steve? Are you even listening to me?"
"Er… I got distracted." Steve felt himself blush underneath his helmet.
"Eyes on the road Captain. You can appreciate this fine ass when we get to the hotel." Bucky laughed. "Anything you want to do when we're in DC?"
"Hmm… heard there's a few art galleries I wouldn't mind visiting, definitely the Smithsonian. Although I think I'll pass on the Captain America photo. Hey we should stop here for a photo with the bikes." They were just pulling into DC and there was a 'Welcome to Washington DC' sign. Bucky murmured in agreement and they both pulled over to the side of the road.
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
Watcha DC! I think we can all agree SteveGRogers looks damn fine in leather #supersoldiersonholiday #thatassismine #captainhotass
Attached was the selfie they had just taken with their bikes and the sign. Steve rolled his eyes as he read the tags on the tweet. Steve waited until Bucky was sitting astride his bike again and snapped his own picture. Bucky's hair was starting to grow out and it was all ruffled from the helmet that was tucked under his arm. Steve decided getting the bikes for the road trip was the best idea he'd ever had. If he'd gone with Tony's idea of a convertible he would have never have seen Bucky looking like a hot biker angel. He sent a quick prayer thanking God for inventing motorbikes.
Captain America SteveGRogers
No words necessary. SergeantBarnes #supersoldiersonholiday #ithinkiminlove
He attached the picture and watched his notifications fly as people were retweeting the picture. Their fans were apparently 'thirsty' and there so many comments about how both Steve and Bucky could 'destroy them'. The internet was weird sometimes.
Stucky Daily Stuckyismylife
Omg SteveGRogers and SergeantBarnes are like #relationshipgoals. They even have matching bike outfits. Kill me now!
Mrs Steve Rogers captainamericalover
This is the man I chose to love. Urgh. I can't even…. SteveGRogers… I love you.
"Hey Stevie!" Bucky called from his motorbike. Steve caught his eyes and smiled. He would never get over the way he felt when Bucky looked at him. "How come you never told me you were married, punk!" Steve laughed and grinned mischievously.
Captain America SteveGRogers
SergeantBarnes Sorry I forgot to mention I was married. captainamericalover I love you too doll. #sorrybuck #youknowiloveyou #tiltheendoftheline
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
SteveGRogers Heartbroken. #thatassistillminethough #iloveyoutoo #tiltheendoftheline
Mrs Steve Rogers captainamericalover
SteveGRogers SergeantBarnes !OMG! I love you both so much! #tiltheendoftheline #henoticedme #imdead
Sam was waiting for in an empty hall. He'd arrived early to his VA meeting to set up but it hadn't taken him as long as he thought. He grabbed a chocolate sprinkle donut and a cup of filter coffee from off the table and took a moment to scroll through his phone.
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
I met SteveGRogers at the Smithsonian today! He was very quiet. They do say not to meet your heroes. #supersoldiersonholiday
There was a photo of Bucky Barnes with a wax work of Captain America at the Smithsonian. Bucky was kissing the wax works cheek.
Tony Stark therealironman
SergeantBarnes I think it's an improvement personally. He's not as good looking in real life #stevetalkstoomuch
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
therealironman ….
HOW DARE YOU?!
SteveGRogers. Don't listen to him doll… you're beautiful. #ironmansucks #supersoldiersonholiday
Sam chuckled to himself as the first few veterans trickled into the hall. He glanced at the clock, he still had a couple of minutes before the session was supposed to start. He was seriously considering engaging with the Avengers, they were well known for actually responding to fans. Not that he was a fan, he just respected what they did, from a soldiers perspective. His fingers twitched as he thought about what he could write.
Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1
SergeantBarnes Quick question. Are you aware that this is all public? Couldn't you just… text? #justsaying #itwouldbealoteasier
He hit send and stuffed his phone in his pocket. Bucky Barnes probably wouldn't even respond but Sam was curious. He wondered if it was some PR scheme to make the Avengers seem more relatable. The session went pretty well other than the fact he felt like his phone was burning a hole in his pocket. They ate cake, drank tea and shared their experiences about the war. There were a couple of new guys at the back with hoodies and baseball caps that didn't join in much but that wasn't strange for new people. The moment the room was empty Sam pulled his phone out of his pocket.
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
Hey cawcawmotherfxcker meet Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1. You both like birds. You're welcome. #textingisboring #stuckyrulestwitter
Sam looked through his notifications… Clint Fucking Barton was now following him on twitter. Holy crap! But it was another tweet that drew his attention
Captain America SteveGRogers
Just visited a VA meeting with SergeantBarnes. These men are an absolutely inspiration. It makes me proud to be a Veteran and Captain. Thank you for your service. #whatanhonour #supersoldiersonholiday
The two new guys at the back had been Captain Rogers and Sergeant Barnes… What the actual fuck?!
"Stevie!" Bucky whined as Steve pulled himself out of bed and turned the light on in their hotel room. Bucky buried his head under the covers to try and block out the light so he could go back to sleep but the bed felt empty without Steve there. His phone buzzes from the bedside table so he reaches out from under the covers. He blinks as the bright light from the screen. Steve's mentioned him on twitter. He groaned as he pulled the app to see a picture of him hiding in the mess of covers in bed.
Captain America SteveGRogers
SergeantBarnes is not a morning person. #supersoldiersonholiday #bringcoffee
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
SteveGRogers I hate you. #tiltheendoftheline #pleasebringcoffee
Bucky hit the post button and rolled back to sleep. He wasn't sure how long he was dozing for but soon enough Steve was there, gently shaking him. His nose twitch as the smell of coffee and bacon hit him.
"Coffee… gimme!" He reached out blindly for the paper cup and bag with a bacon roll in. Steve chuckled and Bucky felt him press his lips to his hair.
"Here you go, doll" Steve said as he passed Bucky the coffee cup. Bucky blinked the sleep out of his eyes and sat up in the bed. "I made a friend this morning, he gave me a few things to add to our list."
"Oh really. Thought you were out running?" Bucky murmured as he took as sip of his coffee.
"Yeah. I met someone on the run. Sam Wilson, he ran the session at the VA?" Steve got back into bed and Bucky curled up next to him as he drank his coffee.
"You stink Steve… Sam Wilson?" Bucky paused and Steve nodded. "I know that name…" He pulled out his phones at scrolled through his tweets. "There!" He laughed shoving his phone in Steve's face. "It's falcon boy!" Bucky clicked the follow button and scrolled through the man's tweets.
Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1
I just got trolled by Captain America on my morning run… Say what you like about him but SteveGRogers is an ass. #onyourrightstevenrogers #whatismylife
"Steve what did you do to falcon boy?" Steve just laughed heartily and told Bucky the whole story about his run and how he'd lapped the former soldier multiple times but they'd gone to get coffee after when Steve felt bad about being an ass. Bucky was laughing along with Steve by the time he'd finish.
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
ProjectFalcon1 SteveGRogers might be an ass, but he's my ass #captainhotass #handsoff #supersoldiersonholiday
Clint Barton cawcawmotherfxcker
SergeantBarnes SteveGRogers Leave my friend alone. Bird Bros stick together #birdbros #alsowheresmycoffeesteve
"Clint Barton?" Natasha called from the doorway. Clint was hiding out in his room in just his socks and pants munching on leftover pizza. He looked up from his phone to see the red-haired looking around his room in dismay with one hand on her hips.
"Romanoff. What's up?" He grinned as she rolled her eyes.
"Firstly, you're disgusting. Secondly, did you make friends with a complete stranger because he likes birds?" She raised her eyebrow at him and made her way across the room, carefully so as not to tread on any rubbish.
"Firstly, you love me. Secondly, yes, yes I did. Got a problem with that?" He saw her try to hide a smile as she threw a folder down at him. He wiped his pizza covered fingers on his bed sheets and picked up the file. 'Project Falcon' was stamped across the front with the shield logo underneath "He's Shield?"
"Was. He left when his partner got killed in action. I don't think he ever realised Project Falcon was under Shields supervision. Cap's befriended him in DC, I think he'll make a fine asset to the team if we can recruit him. He's smart and a brilliant soldier." Clint was in awe. Natasha Romanoff never failed to surprise him, even if it was a little creepy that she researched all their new acquaintances. There was something about the way she was looking at him though. The Black Widow had a plan.
"We're going to DC." Clint sighed as he shuffled off his bed to grabbed his shirt.
"We're going to DC." Natasha confirmed and with a kiss to his cheek she left the room. Clint smiled dopily in her direction watching her as she walked away and then turned to his phone. Steve and Bucky were gonna be so happy to see them and he'd actually get to meet Sam in person.
Clint Barton cawcawmotherfxcker
SteveGRogers SergeantBarnes ProjectFalcon1 guess who's coming to DC! So ready to crash your holiday. #superspiesonholiday #getreadyDC #hawkeyeout
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
Warning to all citizens of Washington DC. Please stay inside at all times. Our intel suggests that disaster bi, I mean spy, Clint Barton is coming to your city. Please stay safe. Hide your coffee cawcawmotherfxcker #sos #leaveusalone #jk #imissyou #sniperbuddy
Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1
How did I end up in this mess? cawcawmotherfxcker SergeantBarnes #letmerest #howdoiknowtheavengers #whatishappening
Steve and Bucky met them at the airport, they were both wearing greyish hoodies and matching baseball caps but it wasn't doing much to stop people from recognising them. Natasha rolled her eyes, she would have to teach them a few things about the art of disguise, the boys had no idea. Clint laughed at something on his phone and she glanced over the top of her sunglasses at the posts he showed her.
Stucky Daily Stuckyismylife
SergeantBarnes and SteveGRogers spotted at Washington National Airport #stuckyspotted
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
Stuckyismylife Shhhh…. It's supposed to be a secret. We're in disguise.
Bucky had attached a picture of him and Steve in their baseball caps. Steve was kissing his cheek and Bucky was smiling brightly into the camera. Natasha plucked Clint's phone from his hands and tapped out a quick message.
Clint Barton cawcawmotherfxcker
Reason 13 why SteveGRogers and SergeantBarnes would make terrible spies. Honestly boys, it's like you want to fail. #betyoucantspotus
Bucky Barnes SergeantBarnes
cawcawmotherfxcker I may not be a spy but Clint Barton has been possessed by a Russian Spider. Come out Widow!
Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1
cawcawmotherfxcker BallerinaWidow SergeantBarnes Well you know what they say about female black widows and their mates… #riphawkeye #illmissyoubirdman
Natasha smirked at Sam's response. She had a feeling she would like this man. His file was unbelievably impressive but she hadn't expected his easy humour. She was starting to understand why Clint had befriended him without a second thought. Clint gave her a curious look and she passed his phone back as she pressed her lips to his cheek. He flushed bright red at her display of affection and put his phone in his pocket without looking which had been exactly what she has been hoping for. She would enjoy his reaction to the tweets she posted later on.
Sam shuffled awkwardly in the plastic chair outside of the coffee shop. The others were late and he was starting to think it was all an elaborate prank. Why would the freaking avengers even want to meet him for coffee. Clint Barton had sent him a DM earlier that morning with coordinates and a time. He wasn't entirely sure whether it had been Natasha using Clint's account but here he was desperately trying to remain calm. His phone buzzed in his hands and he almost dropped it in his coffee.
Natasha Romanoff BallerinaWidow
ProjectFalcon1 that shirt suits you.
Sam frowned and looked down at his red and white checkered shirt. It was new and he had spent far too long going through outfits before settling on a nice but casual look. Apparently that had paid off. He looked around trying to spot the Black Widow but he was unsuccessful.
Natasha Romanoff BallerinaWidow
ProjectFalcon1 You'll have to do better than that soldier.
Sam felt slightly uneasy that she was watching him but he was determined to win. If Widow was here then the others were too. Captain America would be easier to spot he scanned the perimeter and found who he was looking for. A tall blond was standing by a motorbike on the edge of the block. Barnes stood next to him as always but Natasha and Clint were still nowhere to be seen.
Natasha Romanoff BallerinaWidow
ProjectFalcon1 close but not close enough
Sam glared at his screen. She was messing with him.
"Shit!" Coffee went flying as a sandy blond man in a purple t-shirt crashed into the table. "Er.. hi?" Sam grinned. It was Hawkeye in the flesh, he spotted Natasha behind him still in the shop.
"You got here first?" Sam said in disbelief. He'd been waiting for 10 minutes already and not one of them had come to say hello.
"Maybe. Blame Nat. She wanted to see if you'd notice. I'm Clint." Sam shook Clint's hand and suddenly he was surround by four living and breathing Avengers.
"Falcon boy!" Bucky pulled him into a hug.
"Bucky Bear!" Sam ruffled his hair and laughed. They'd been exchanging tweets ever since the two men had arrived in DC and he knew they both attended his sessions at the VA a couple of times. "Captain Hotass" He winked at Steve who blushed brightly.
"Hands off Wilson." Bucky said sternly and with that they quickly fell into easy conversation. He particularly enjoyed sharing bird puns with Clint, much to the groups dismay.
"Don't mind them Sam, I think you're Eggcellent!" Clint laughed and everyone groaned. Sam gave him a fist bump and they all gathered round to take a selfie.
Sam Wilson ProjectFalcon1
Just hanging out with my new friends. #buckybear #captainhotass #birdbro #russianprincess
Natasha's phone rang as he posted the photo. Her face dropped as she spoke in fluent Russian into the phone.
"Steve, that was Maria. Nick's been shot."
Fox News FoxNews
Shield collapses after Captain America SteveGRogers and other avengers destroy HQ in DC. What does this mean for the Avengers and the safety of America #hydrashield
BBC News BBCNews
Ex-KGB assassin Natasha Romanoff BallerinaWidow dumps Hydra/Shield secrets on the internet and reveals dark past. BBC News will be broadcasting from her trial live. Stay Tuned. #hydrashield
Steve hissed as Bucky cleaned out the bullet would in his shoulder. The bandages had soaked through in the night so Bucky was helping him change them. Bucky gave him an apologetic look and he winced in pain. Natasha and Clint were curled up on the sofa of their hotel room and Sam was in the shower having slept awkwardly at the end of the bed. None of them were quite ready to be alone after the attempted assassination of Nick Fury and subsequent battle in DC. Steve felt hollow. Everything him and Bucky had 'died' for had come back. Hydra was shield and the last 2 years had been a lie. Natasha was taking it the hardest especially now she was facing a trial for her previous crimes against the America.
"Some holiday huh?" Bucky laughed weakly breaking the uneasy silence in the room.
"I'm sorry Buck…" Steve looked at him with sad eyes and Bucky gave him a chaste kiss.
"I'm gonna say something" Clint muttered from the sofa as he threw his phone across the room.
"Clint no." Natasha brushed her delicate fingers across his cheek. "It's best to stay silent"
"The hell it is!" Sam called from the doorway with a towel tucked around his waist. "They come at our friends we should fight back."
"I'm with Sam." Steve added, he hated the way the news channels were pinning this all on Natasha.
"That's why you are soldiers and not spies." Natasha said slyly. Bucky laughed. Steve glared at him but he knew she was right. He'd always worn his heart on his sleeve and he'd never been afraid of fighting for he believed in.
"Screw this." Clint scrambled to retrieve his phone ignoring Natasha's attempts to stop him.
Clint Barton cawcawmotherfxcker
I Stand with Natasha Romanoff. BallerinaWidow #justicefornat
Steve grinned and reached for his own phone.
Captain America SteveGRogers
I Stand with Natasha Romanoff. BallerinaWidow #justicefornat
Soon enough all the Avengers had followed suit and #justicefornat was trending on twitter. Natasha stayed silent but Steve could see under the wall she'd put up she was touched.
Sorry I didn't go more into detail with the CATWS plot. It's kinda not what I'm going for with this story. Just imagine the whole thing went down the same but it was a different Winter Soldier and Clint was also there because why not. I'm probably going to jump back to Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 in upcoming chapters because I missed them out and I regret that. But they'll be more fluffy domestic avengers first. Hope you enjoyed it. Let me know what you think.
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Until next time! - Avengersbarnes