Summary: A year after the civil war, The Avengers are still divided with friendships broken and loyalties torn when they are sent to find a powerful young woman whose life has been destroyed by HYDRA. While Bucky seeks redemption, Martine seeks to get revenge on the people who murdered her grandmother. Co – Written with WalkingPotterGirl14. Bucky/OC, Wanda/OC, Clint/Natasha and Steve/Sharon. Rated M.

Divided We Fall

Chapter 29


"Now you do, Martine. None of us are leaving you, and I'm not going to forget you," he promised. Martine smiled at him tenderly as he ran them both a bath. They walked inside, and she saw he had put bubbles in the bath.

He had even lit some scented candles.

Martine held Bucky's hand tightly as she got undressed. He did the same, and they both got into the soothing hot water. Bucky held her close, as they washed each other.

It was comforting.

Martine washed Bucky's hair as Salem and Selene ate their dinner. After a moment, they came into the bathroom to see them. Salem dipped his tongue under the tap, before purring, while Selene was drinking from the tap as well. It lightly drizzled.

After washing each other, Martine leaned back into Bucky as he washed her blonde wavy hair, before combing it with her afro comb. He then rinsed it off and she did the same for him, noticing that although his hair was now touching his neck, it wasn't long as before. She had trimmed it a bit.

Bucky pulled out the plug and they both dried off, getting dressed for bed. Bucky wrapped his arms around Martine's waist tightly, before kissing the back of her neck. The cats slept on their bed comfortably.

"If we did have kids, what would we call them?" Bucky asked curiously. Martine smiled as she felt his hands rest on her stomach gently but tenderly.

"If our first one is a boy, I like the name Jasper James Barnes," Martine said softly. She smiled at the thought of having a baby boy who looked like Bucky.

Bucky held her tightly.

"I like it. Jasper Laveau-Barnes." She smiles at him and takes his hand.

"What if it's a girl?" she asks him. He bites his lip, brow furrowed, until she suddenly said a name. "Becky. Or Sophie. Maybe Marie?"

Bucky chuckles and kisses the top of her head. "Slow down, sweetheart. Let's just have one kid first," he snickers before nuzzling her neck. "Love you so much."

She smiles and squeezes his hand. "Love you too." Bucky looks down at her and then runs a hand down her sides, before sinking it into her panties beneath her nightgown.

Martine bites her lip and shakes her head. She leans it back against his shoulder, looking up at him.

"Ugh...hate you," she mumbles. He laughs.

"Thought you loved me?"

"Not when you make me feel like I have to surrender to you." Bucky kisses her jaw, the stubble tickling her skin, before laying her down on the bed, causing her to chuckle. "Unfair."

"Shh. Let me touch you, baby." She sighs and shakes her head, running a hand through his hair.

"Bucky...I'm not really in the mood. I'm still...you know, kinda..."

He smiles a bit and then kisses her. "Jumpy?" She nods. "Okay...just come here. I'll hold you, baby." She nods and snuggles against him, feeling him hold her close. Bucky sighs and kisses her forehead before she looks up at him.

He brushes away her hair and she nuzzles his nose. "Love you," she murmurs.

"Now you love me."

"Oh, shush."


It seemed like weeks before the wedding would come, and Martine was nervous but excited. She had no idea how to handle her wedding day. Her freaking wedding day.

She honestly never thought it would happen. But then she met Bucky.

He had changed her, made her believe in herself. He made her realize that she wasn't responsible for the fact that her parents had divorced.

Adrian was happy for her, and would be walking her down the aisle. The fact that the public would be watching the wedding made her feel uncomfortable, but she accepted it.

Tomorrow was her wedding day. Tonight was her little bachelorette party, as the others called it. They were going out to a bar where they could have drinks, without being caught by the photographers.

And hopefully without being harassed by any men this time. The girls arrived and smiled at her. Vanessa arrived with the wedding dress that she had designed.

"Wedding dress is all ready, and we just need to make sure no one poisons the food or anything," Pepper said pleased. Everyone planned out the night.

"And no naked strippers. Please. Last thing I need is for someone's dick in my face," Martine said seriously as she looked warningly at her friends. They smirked, and all of them got ready.

Despite the weather being cold, everyone was wearing a dress. Darcy and Jane informed them that the flowers had arrived, and were now ready to go.

After saying goodbye to Bucky and the others, they left and headed to the bar that they were going to have drinks. They were shown to the V.I.P Lounge, and had curtains giving them privacy.

Soothing soft music played and they all had a drink, while Pepper, Sharon and Natasha had Cherry Coke. Everyone toasted to Martine, and she smiled brightly.


The men were all at Tony's bar having drinks, while Tony and Logan had a cigar each with Hank Pym. Wade was drinking shots competitively with Remy, Jax and Adrian.

Steve couldn't get drunk and neither could Bucky, so they were enjoying themselves along with the others. Will Adams joined and turned to them.

"A whisky, please. Anything to get Christine's voice out of my head," he requested. A glass of whisky was passed to him. He drank it and sighed heavily.

"Rough day?" Tony inquired. Will grimaced at his question. He drank more of his drink and sighed.

"I hate Christine Everhart. I am seriously considering telling my boss that she's falsifying evidence and statements against super-powered individuals," he said dryly.

"Why the hell did you get locked up in the Raft?" Wade demanded as everyone looked at Adrian.

Everyone looked startled.

Logan and Victor raised an eyebrow as they looked at him.

"Well, what happened?"

He sighs and looks away, running a hand through his hair. "I don't really like to talk about it," he mumbles. Steve nudges his side, and he looks over before sighing again. "Fine."

He looks outside and places his drink down, before looking over at Wade.

"When Steve and Tony were at ends over the accords, I got arrested for helping mutants, enhanced and inhumans escape from signing the accords who didn't want to. That place nearly destroyed me."

He runs a hand through his hair and takes a sip of his drink before looking back at the others.

"Doesn't matter now though. I got out, I have friends, going to be marrying a beautiful woman and I'm completely okay. Completely." He takes another sip of his drink and looks at Bucky. "And you're marrying my sister tomorrow. God-fucking-damn. To be honest I never thought she would get married."

Bucky's brow furrowed. "Why?"

"Because no matter how hard she tried in the past, she never got the guy. Or she was hurt, as I didn't know. I'm happy she's marrying someone like you, believe me. But it's just...a shock after some of the shit we've been through."

He takes the last gulp of his drink and nods at Tony.

"Oh, and make sure our 'mother' doesn't show up to this wedding. The last thing we need is her ruining something precious AGAIN."

"Don't worry, I've got security cameras ready. Plus, we've got Wade, who will be more than happy to cut her head off or just bound and gag her if she tries to set a foot in the church," Tony reassured.

Adrian and Bucky smiled in thanks as they downed more alcohol. Logan, Bucky, Steve and Victor exchanged war stories, while also remembering childhood memories.

Bucky just hoped the wedding went smoothly.


Martine wasn't exactly drunk. Maybe a bit tipsy after having two cokes with vodka tonics. She groaned as she leaned on Sharon and Pepper leaned on Vanessa and Natasha. Wanda supported a drunk Zrinka as she helped Martine get off her high heels. Jean and Storm walked alongside them.

Beatrice and Jeanette were also drunk, along with Darcy and Jane. They all stumbled back to the tower, giggling, laughing, and now singing in Creole French.

"I'm getting married, oh my god!" Martine said dazed. Sharon laughed as Kimberly helped them along. They staggered into the tower. The men stared.

"Ummm, why are your tights gone, and why do all of you have your shoes off?" Tony asked wearily. He looked at his wife who promptly kissed him.

"We did the Can, Can Kitty on the stage, and may have gotten enthusiastic about it. We all had a bit to drink. Me, Sharon and Natasha stuck to cherry coke," she said cheerfully.

The men looked dumbfounded.

"Alright, bedtime for you, Pep," Tony said softly. He picked her up-even though she was five months pregnant with twins-and carried her across the hall.

Jean began levitating everyone in the air. Tony came back down a moment later with a defiant Pepper. He rolls his eyes at her attitude and sits down. Steve snorts.

"I don't see your wife being good either, Rogers," he mutters.

"Can we play games?" Wade asked hopefully. Everyone said yes while Logan said a sharp no. "Aw, c'mon, Logan. You owe me for cutting off my head," he pleaded. Logan grunted.

"Fine, but no fucking sex references, and don't say anything about mine and Jean's sex lives," Logan threatened. "Last damn thing I need." The man smirked at him.

"Is Wade always like this?" Scott asked curiously as he looked at his great uncle. He nodded.

"Yeah, he is, but he's harmless unless you try to kiss Vanessa." Wade scoffs.

"He wouldn't even get close!"

"Shuri drank six shots of Bloody Mary!" Wanda said impressed, as they all looked at T'Challa's younger sister.

"Damn," Wade said impressed. They all began talking to each other as it slowly got late. Eventually, everyone decided to play a game before heading off to bed.

They were going to play Twister.

This would not end well in the slightest. All of them got on the mat, including Pepper and Sharon, along with Jean and Natasha.

As predicted, it didn't end well. It more or less ended in a drunken stupor with a shit ton of laughing. Bucky had nearly fallen on top of Martine at one point, causing them to laugh, which made everyone unstable.

And then everyone crashed.

"I was going on my world record!" Wade said loudly. Martine snorts and laughs again, seeing Vanessa shake her head. She couldn't stop laughing until nothing come out was air.

Bucky smiles a bit and wraps an arm around her. "We're gonna head in for the night, guys. Really, thanks for all this."

Martine raises a thumb in approval and Bucky rolls his eyes. Everyone says goodnight, and he brings her towards their room. She leans against him, babbling about the night, and he chuckles at her enthusiasm.

When they're inside, she pushes him up against the wall, startling him. She kisses him on the lips, hands in his hair, and then pulls back again, smiling.

"We're getting married tomorrow," she giggles. "I can't believe it."

Bucky smiles and pushes her away lightly. "I know we are, but how about we save all that stuff for tomorrow night, okay?" He kisses her softly and then grabs some water. "Besides, you're drunk. I wouldn't take advantage of you now."

"Ugh, I'm barely drunk," she mumbles, but practically slips onto the couch, giggling lightly.

Bucky rolls his eyes. "Sure you aren't."

Martine giggled and got out of her clothes before placing on her nightgown. Bucky got changed as well before pulling her into him, and they both got settled for bed.

Salem and Selene cuddled close as they stroked them. Bucky nuzzled her neck tenderly.

She was going to be his wife.

His.

"I love you, Martine," he said quietly. Martine smiled. She leaned into him and kissed him tenderly, stroking his cheek.

"I love you too, James," she said softly and curled up into him. Bucky kissed her on the forehead. Both drifted off to sleep, barely prepared for their wedding but ready all the same.


The next morning was slightly chaotic at first. Some journalists had arrived along with photographers, but Tony and Wade had scared them off. The girls got Martine ready.

Thankfully none of them had severe hangovers. They all ate their breakfast, which was some French toast, beignets, blueberry and maple syrup pancakes, and some waffles.

None of them felt like having sausages and bacon. So they ate and had showers. All of them started doing each other's hair. Martine was having her hair half up and half down.

She had showered and now her skin smelt of magnolias and roses. She had gotten on the white lace panty and bra set, a robe over her. Natasha did her hair.

Pepper and Sharon did her nails, while Beatrice did her make up. Jeanette had gone to help Vanessa, Jean and Ororo with the wedding dress, as they wanted her to be surprised.

So now, she had put on the white lace garter on her right upper thigh and her make-up had been done along with her hair. Vanessa, Jean, Ororo and Jeanette showed her the beautiful wedding dress.

It was beautiful. It was like the original wedding dress, but this one was slightly more elegant. They helped her into it, and Wanda helped her get on some jewellery.

The bridesmaids were all of them and they were wearing dark purple bridesmaid dresses that Vanessa had crafted. Everyone looked perfect.

"You're beautiful, Martine," Jeanette said softly.

Martine smiled happily.

This was her wedding day, her actual wedding.

"I can't believe it's happening," she chuckles. Natasha rolls her eyes.

"Well it is, and we gotta go because the limo is here." All of the girls move out easily, avoiding the cameras and questions before getting inside, driving off. Police had actually offered to keep the press away, so they did, thank God.

When they arrived at the place, all the bridesmaids went around, trying to get everything in order, while Martine was placed in a waiting room.

She bit her lip and looked outside. What if Bucky didn't show? What if this would all go to shit?

'Stop,' her mind chastises her. 'That's not going to happen. He loves you and he's going to keep you happy for the rest of your damn life, so shut up.'

She chuckles at her own explanation and sits down, having some water while waiting. A little while later, when the sun was just in the sky, about four in the afternoon, the door to her room opens.

It was Adrian.

"Wow," he mumbles as she stands. "You look beautiful, sis." She blushes as she takes his arm.

"Thanks, brother," she says softly.

They head out into the area, seeing all the other bridesmaids head up with the groomsmen. She saw Steve give her a thumbs up, nodding in approval, before heading out with Sharon. She bites her lip, and Adrian squeezes her shoulder.

"Jitters?"

"Yeah...what if he leaves?"

Adrian rolls his eyes. "Alright, I'm sure you've already explained this to yourself, but he's not leaving. Bucky loves you more than I've ever seen anyone love someone. So stop your worrying." He smiles and looks above them. "I know Dad is smiling down at us, cheering you on. He's here, I can feel it."

"Me too," she says softly.

The last of them bridesmaids and groomsmen head in, and Adrian smiles. Everyone stands on the inside.

"You ready?" He asks her quietly.

She nods and smiles. "Yeah. Let's go." And they head out towards the aisle.


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