Ten

Steve wanted to practically run towards where Bucky was, but he had a feeling that he would be stop by the several guards all over the place, so he decided that it was best to let T'Challa led them to Bucky. Not to mention that T'Challa was the King of Wakanda so he deserved Steve's respect. Not to mention that the man and his group of scientists may have possibly given Bucky the chance of a new life. "So, is he ok now? Is he's going to be fine?"

T'Challa shook his head. "We took all of HYDRA's programming out. He won't be able to be controlled by HYDRA again. But the PTSD and everything else, that's on him. He's going to have to work that out by himself.

Wanda looked surprised. "You removed all that HYDRA programming just like that?"

T'Challa chuckled. "Well, it certainly wasn't easy Miss Maximoff, but my team has always been efficient. Steve how about I take you to him, the rest of you can join me for dinner while Steve and Mr. Barnes catch up."

Clint pointed out. "I could eat a steak."

"Read pages 84-100 from your book and I want a list of spells that are useful for when you are in a wizarding duel. One parchment, please. No arguing." Charlotte said when she heard the grumbling of her students. She raised her wand and erased the chalk from the board as the grumbling first years left the classroom.

Not finding Steve had been an obvious disappointment, but there was nothing that Charlotte could do. The only information that she had on the guy was his first name, that he was blond, and he had weird friends and many people fit that description.

But still Charlotte couldn't just stay back at Molly and Arthur's house pouting and dreaming of what might have been. She needed to get back to work. So, she grabbed Pearl and returned to her small room back at Hogwarts a few days earlier than planned to teach students that cared more about their silly crushes than learning Defense Against the Dark Arts.

"Miss Potter."

Charlotte looked up and saw Professor McGonagall. She looked stem and Charlotte felt like a naughty schoolgirl again, but there was also some kindness in her eyes. "Yes?"

"Could we talk in my office?" She nodded and the two women headed to the headmistress office. Charlotte felt kind of intimidated being here, she also wasn't the biggest fan of the creepy portraits that were staring at her.

Professor McGonagall poured some tea and handed her the cup. "I understand that you are pregnant and that's why you ran off in such a hurry. Madam Pomfrey addressed my concerns."

"Yes," she said. "I'm pregnant."

"And the father of the child is a muggle?" Charlotte nodded. "And are you keeping the child?" Charlotte nodded again, there could be worst things in the world than single motherhood. "I couldn't find the father. He's probably gone. I have no idea where, it was a one night stand."

Professor McGonagall didn't look please, but she didn't comment. "I spoke to Hermione and Molly and ask them to let me know how you described this Steve and then I informed the Ministry of Magic in the United States and asked for a special favor."

Charlotte gaped. "You can do that?"

Professor McGonagall looked amused. "Well, I like to believe that being headmistress has it perks. I'm in contact with the American Ministry of Magic and they have tabs on anyone. From your description and what you told Hermione and Molly we managed to narrow down the search. These are the Steve's of Kansas that match the description of the father of your child." She shoved a few papers towards her that had a few names and pictures of various men name Steve who have been staying or living in Kansas for at least three days.

Charlotte finally found him on the third page. She stared at his picture. That was him all right, strong jawline, blue eyes, everything about him scream freedom and patriotism. "That's him Steven Grant Rogers." There wasn't much information on him.

Professor McGonagall took the picture from her. "I thought it was him. He's the only one under sixty. Miss Potter, your Steve is no muggle. At least not completely."

Charlotte looked confused. "So, is he a wizard or a wolf? Please don't tell me he's a vampire."

McGonagall looked disgusted at the fact. "No, he's not a vampire honestly Charlotte. But he is a lab rat. He was a part of some super soldier experiment back in the 1940's. Gave him super strength, abilities, healing powers, ages slowly among other things. He was born in 1918 so he's much older than you, they pulled him out of some ice bucket or something. Honestly it took muggles years to find him. He's also a fugitive of the law."

Charlotte gave her a funny look. "Professor McGonagall, I was drunk for most of my encounter with Steve, but fugitive of the law is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of him."

"Well, he is. Apparently, he has caused a lot of trouble for the United Sates government. Finding him will put a target on your back. It would be best if you kept away."

"I understand your concern, Professor but I need to let him know at least about the pregnancy. If I don't it will drive me crazy. If he doesn't want anything to do with me, then I'll come back. Do you have an address where I can contact him?"

She didn't look pleased, but didn't argue. "I have the address of the building where he used to live. Perhaps you'll find something."

The rest of the team offered to stay back so that Steve and Bucky could reunite in person without all the fuss and overwhelming pressure of having the rest of them crammed in there. T'Challa had lead Steve to the laboratory while he offered to wine and dine his guests while Steve and Bucky reunited.

Steve felt nervous. He didn't know why exactly, but he didn't want Bucky to be disappointed again. He wanted this to work. It had to work, Steve was running out of options to be honest. The United States government currently wasn't being very helpful. Not to mention they would probably skin them alive if they ever returned. Still Steve couldn't help, but feel guilty.

He knew some of the event had been his fault and he had left Tony to deal with all the fall out with only Vision and Rhodey for company. He had left a cell phone for him, but come on Tony was too proud to call him. The man would sink in quick sand before he would call anyone.

He entered the lab and it look just like the last time Steve had been there. White walls, white everything and a bunch of scientists and doctors murmuring to themselves. Steve relaxed when he saw Bucky who was still strapped to a metal table and stood up right.

"Gentleman," T'Challa said. "Please wake up Mr. Barnes and after that give Mr. Rogers some privacy."

"Yes, Your Highness." The men said as they gave a quick bow and T'Challa retreated. One of the doctors told Steve. "We're going to remove the anesthesia slowly from Mr. Barnes. He might be startled." Steve watched as the doctors pressed some buttons on the machine that was connected to the IV's. Steve stood waiting almost impatiently.

Bucky's eyes fluttered opened slowly as he stared at Steve in confusion. "Steve?"

Steve cracked a smile. "Welcome back, soldier."

-End of Chapter Ten-

Steve and Charlotte will finally reunite in the next chapter. Thank you for your patience! So sorry for not updating, I've been feeling sick and at the same time I'm dealing with college summer school and work. Thanks for understanding.