A/N: Yo I am so sorry I haven't updated this in awhile. I honestly have had this written for a hot little minute. It's not finished so i decided to cut it in half and work on the rest later. I just felt really bad because I kept getting all these reviews for this story. So I hope this can hold you over until I can get my mind to stop racing. I also started another story...My bad again. I even have one on my computer that I've been writing but I haven't published it yet. It's a Joker OC story and its based on the Joker from Suicide Squad. Just bare with me.
WINWYPIPO: Don't kick my butt. I will try to chill with the language. I have a bad potty mouth lol. Oh and Bucky is not having it... I don't want to give away too much because clearly you haven't read the chapter yet if you're reading this, but just know Bucky is going to shut all that shit down. Whoever thinks they can have Auset is sadly mistaken. Let me know what you think!
Everyone watched outside of the room as Auset began the process to heal Bucky's Body. She was in her God form. Except instead of her armor she was in in a silk gown that touched the floor. The beading was intricate. Surely a message hidden in all of the hieroglyphics that were sewn into it.
Bruce had mentioned and it was just an educated guess on his part. That maybe because she was tapping into a different power, her state of dress was different. Also maybe because this was so ceremonial, could very well be another reason.
The room had over 100 candles set up, that had been blessed by Auset which had taken time to do. She had to have some of Bucky's blood in a bowl, which creeped Steve out at first. Bucky had been stripped down to nothing but his underwear. Auset had drawn symbols all over his body with his blood and her blood mixture. The incense burned in the air, smelling of roses. The sage she held now held in her hands was smoking. She waved it across Bucky's chest. She looked at Steve and motioned for him to come in.
"Take off your shoes and shirt." Auset instructed him. Steve did as he was told. He set his clothing down on the chair next to the door. Auset looked over at him and motioned him to step forward.
"I need someone who is very close to him, blood. Not a lot. Do you mind?" Steve shook his head and Auset unsheathed a small dagger that was hidden in her dress. She grabbed Steve's hand and sliced it open. Spilling his blood into a small bowl. When Auset decided that she had enough she waved her hand over his wound and it closed up.
"Why don't you just do that do Bucky?" Steve asked, confused.
"I don't have enough power yet. So I have to appeal to Sekmet; who is actually my sister, to grant me the right to heal him. It's either this or find my temple get all of my power then heal him. Which could take awhile and he might die by then."
Auset replied annoyed that he would be questioning her right now. Auset dipped her finger in the bowl and marked the bottom of Bucky's feet. She reached out her hands and took Steve's into hers.
"Think about a happy memory. Something that you held onto even when Bucky didn't know who you were. Something that kept you going. That makes your friendship worth it. No matter what. Don't stop thinking about it, okay?"
Steve nodded his head and watched as Auset closed her eyes and he did the same. Auset began to chant. Her words sounded like she was singing. Steve wanted to know what she was saying. The words rolled off her tongue so candles in the room flickered and then the flames burned harder and then they extinguished. Auset continued to chant until the candles ignited by themselves one by one. A swift wind blew around them and she still continued to chant. Even louder this time. A few more minutes of her chanting Auset stopped and opened her eyes.
Steve watched as she kissed Bucky's lips which caused him to gasp and sit up. The force of the notion knocked Auset back. She was weak. The spell had drained her. Thinking she was going to hit the ground, Steve was there to catch her.
"Bucky?" Steve asked cradling Auset. Bucky looked around the dimly lit room. Unsure of what was going on.
"Uh Jarvis can you get this lights please?" The lights flooded the room and Buck winced. It was like he had been in a dark cave.
"Why am I covered in blood?" Bucky asked mortified.
"Auset performed a healing spell on you."
Auset had her head up against Steve' chest. She was slowly losing the ability to stay awake. She wanted to jump into Bucky's arms and kiss him senseless but she couldn't. She was just that weak.
Bucky looked at The woman in Steve's arms. She was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. He swallowed a lump in his throat.
"Who's Auset?" He asked.
Ausets mouth fell open. Did he not know her? Steve looked down at Auset whose eyes were glassy, holding back tears. Her body was trembling. Either from exhaustion or Bucky's lack of knowledge of her.
Not wanting to upset Bucky at all Steve took a different approach.
"Bucky what is the last thing you remember?"
Bucky looked at the women again. He wondered why she looked so hurt and upset. Did he know her? Was she someone from his HYDRA past? A former lover. God he hoped the last one was true.
"A party. Tony threw a party. Or was going to."
"Okay, we will explain who she is after you get cleaned up. No disrespect but it looks like you could star in a Wes craven film." Steve said walking over to the door Auset still in his arms.
"Pop culture reference. Wow capsicle you're catching up." Tony jested opening the door for him.
"Go take care of her. We'll help terminator here get cleaned up." Tony patted Steve on the back and watched him walk down the hallway. Shit just got a lot more complicated.
When Auset woke she was in her bedroom. Alone and still in her God form. She quickly morphed back into her "mortal" form. Walking out into the common area she could hear voices. It seemed like the team was talking to Bucky.
Bucky was alive. She had healed him. With a renewed vigor she picked up the pace and turned the corner and entered the living room. Everyone turned to face her. She looked at Bucky who still just looked right through her.
"Good morning." She addressed the room with a smile, never taking her eyes off of Bucky. He had sat there for the past 2 hours trying to remember her. Watching footage of the two of them together. Dancing, kissing talking yet looking at her triggered nothing.
Bucky averted his eyes and looked away. He was becoming a little frustrated. Everyone else murmured their good morning and left the living area. Leaving only Steve, Bucky and Auset.
Auset already knew what was coming. Bucky didn't remember her. Fine. No it wasn't fine but she couldn't make him remember her and she didn't know if there was a "spell" she could do to make him. Her main concern had been addressed. Bucky was alive. She wanted to be with him. To feel those pink lips of his roaming her body but if it was meant to be it would be. She wouldn't pressure him.
Auset walked over to Bucky and held out her hand.
"I know this is awkward and weird but I'm Auset."
Bucky looked at her hand and then over at Steve. He stood up and took her hand in his. It was soft and warm. Why the fuck couldn't he remember her?!
Auset sat on the couch opposite Bucky and Steve sat next to her.
"How are you feeling James?" She asked tucking her feet under her.
"I feel like better than okay."
Auset smiled brightly. She was pleased with herself. She looked over at Steve who winked at her which caused her to blush. Bucky noticed and wondered if the two of them had something going on. The way Steve was looking at her and the way she let him. She technically was his girlfriend. Memory loss or not. He wasn't going to let a pretty girl like Auset slip away. Standing up he walked over to Auset and grabbed her by her hand. Auset squeaked with surprise but allowed herself to be pulled, gently, out of the living room. Casting a glance over her shoulder at Steve whose jaw was clenched. Was that anger she felt emanating from him?
Bucky pulled Auset down the hall and into his room, letting her step in first he closed the door behind them. Auset walked into the little kitchenette and stood with her back against the counter. The palms of her hands bracing themselves on the counter.
If she would've been a mortal woman she would've been afraid, but she wasn't mortal nor was she afraid. She watched Bucky watch her confusion spread across his face.
"Are you going to speak, or are you just going to continue to stare at me?" Auset asked smiling over at him.
Bucky shook his head, which caused Auset to shake her head and roll her eyes. She stepped away from the counter and walked over to Bucky.
"I know you don't remember me and it's frustrating for you. But there is something I need from you. I just really need a hug. It's been so long and watching you lay almost lifeless just...I...please?"
Auset looked up at Bucky he hesitantly opened up his arms and Auset wasted no time hugging him. The width of his chest soothing to her. The warmth that radiated from her renewed her tired soul. Auset pulled away before she could make Bucky uncomfortable. She missed the frown that danced briefly across his face.
"You're really pretty." Bucky said bashfully. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable.
Auset chuckled and ran a hand through her hair.
"You usually say that I'm beautiful, but thank you James."
"I'm sorry I don't remember you."
Auset shook her head and held up her hand to stop him.
"Hush. It's okay. I mean I'm a little sad about it but I can't force you to remember and holding over your head isn't going to make you remember. So don't feel bad."
The anger Bucky was feeling earlier dissipated as he stared at Auset. Maybe he didn't remember her but that didn't mean he couldn't make new memories with her.