Nothing had been happening over the past days. Peggy had passed away so Steve and Sam attended the funeral. Though a big shock to everyone was that Sharon Carter, or Agent 13 was actually Peggy's niece. Now that they all thought about it, it made sense. Same surname, but then again, it could just be a common surname.
News was still travelling around regarding the event that happened in Lagos. News reporters stuck outside the Academy waiting for one of the Avengers to make an appearance, phones always ringing, anything to try and get noticed by the Avengers, mainly the two that caused the problem. Luckily with the technology built by Stark, no more calls, and no more people standing on the lawn.
They had no respect for the lawn.
Today the signing of the accords would take place in Vienna. Tasha and Vision were signing it on behalf of the side who wanted to be signed. And the results of not signing it, well, it still had to be confirmed of what would happen, especially with the twins and Lexi.
The news was switched on by Lexi, as Pietro and Wanda sat down to watch the events unfold.
"Once it is signed, that's it, we are prisoners again" Pietro spoke up
"I won't let it happen. Pandora is always a home for us, if we need to go, but we need to fight for what we need to fight for" she explained.
"Even, if it is the last fight?" Wanda asked, looking at her brother and Lexi.
"If so" She responded before listening to news broadcast.
"At a special United Nations conference, one hundred and seventeen countries have come together to ratify the Sokovian Accords"
"One hundred and seventeen, that is a lot of countries, only four have been effected by big events, New York, Washington, Sokovia and Lagos" Lexi mumbled before watching the Wakandan King make his speech.
"When stolen Wakandan Vibranium, was used to make a terrible weapon, we in Wakanda, were forced to question our legacy. Those men and women killed in Nigeria, were part of a good will country, to longing in the shadows. We will not however, let misfortune drive us back, we will fight to improve the world, who wish to join. I am grateful to the Avengers, for supporting this initiative, Wakanda is proud, to extend it's hand, in peace-"
"EVERYBODY DOWN!" The Wakandan Prince suddenly burst out laughing, interrupting the King's speech. He launched to protect his father, everyone got down as quickly as they could before a sudden explosion cutting off the cameras.
All three of them sat froze.
"You both saw that...right?" Lexi asked, her eyes not peeling off the screen.
"Yeah" Pietro mumbled.
"What just happened?" Wanda asked. Lexi got off from the sofa and walked over to the neaby computer screen, which usually had FRIDAY up and running. Pressing a button to turn on the computer, the screen turned on.
"FRIDAY?" Lexi asked
"Yes Miss Sirena, how can I help?"
"I need you to find what the hell just happened in Vienna"
"Searching for you now...It seems an explosion occurred. Many people injured, some killed. Especially the Wakandan King" Lexi turned to face the twins.
"Who do you think did it?" Pietro asked
"Well first, maybe they will turn to the Avengers who didn't agree to sign it. Rumlow is dead. We think. It wasn't Bucky. He doesn't do that anymore unless..."
"Unless what?" Wanda asked
"Er. There is a book. They are trigger words, to brainwash the Winter Soldier, make him into the weapon. His mind would sometimes go back to being Bucky, so they erased his memory, spoke the trigger words, and boom. He was their mechanical puppet. When I was helping Bucky, I found information regarding the book. I didn't bring it up, in case it set him off"
"So they are gonna blame him more like" said Pietro
"They are going to need proof. I know Steve is nearby Vienna, checking on things" She spoke before turning back to the computer "FRIDAY, call Steve Rogers"
"Of course"
"Hello?"
"Steve! What happened? We watched the conference on the news and then boom"
"I have no idea what is going on, but they think it's Bucky"
"But it's not. He doesn't do that anymore, you and I both know that"
"I know Lexi. Which is why I have to find him"
"You know you are not alone on this, I made a promise to Bucky. To help him, so if you are going after him, I am coming as well"
"Lexi-"
"Steve. Look, no one has control over me anymore. This team is broken. We have to protect ourselves. They will probably lock the twins and I up somewhere for enhanced people. Let this be my last one for Barnes, then he is all yours. I have been helping him, he trusts me, he knows me"
"And he knows me"
"But his mind is still putting the memories together like a jig saw puzzle. He is going to be nervous since it is has been, like two years since you fought the Winter Soldier. His mind is meddled. I will be in the back ground, making sure no one touches him"
Steve let out a sigh before speaking again.
"Fine, but if you or any of us get caught, get back to the twins"
"Of course, my mum will get me out as soon as possible. It will be like I was never there. All attention will be on Barnes and you"
"Okay, fine. I will let you know of your location when we find him"
"I know where he is, I know where to go" Lexi quickly hung up and looked at the twins sighing before the television turned over to the news. Bucky's face on the screen.
"James Buchanan Barnes or also known as the Winter Soldier has caused the death of many people in Vienna including the King of Wakandan. Barnes is now to blame"
Lexi looked at the twins and sighed. He didn't do this.
BUCHAREST
Hours went by and soon enough Steve was at Bucky's small apartment in Romania. Lexi could sense Bucky's presence close by, so close she could feel his heart beat. But she could sense he was scared. He probably knew he was being blamed. On the other side of the apartment block was another building, with a low roof, where Lexi was crouched down, waiting for Barnes. She could sense he would make a run for it, especially when Special Forces were coming to get Barnes and that Steve found him. Even if Steve wasn't there, Bucky would still make a dash.
"Head's up Cap, German Special Forces coming in from the South" Sam spoke into the com
"Understood" Steve responded.
"It's clear on the roof" Lexi acknowledged
"They have set the perimeter" Sam spoke again, a few moments after he spoke again "They are entering the building" Silence again "There on the roof, I am compromised"
Lexi looked around at the roof she was on "My roof is still clear"
"Five seconds!" Sam shouted. Lexi got ready to fight; she ignited her hands into flames
"Three seconds!" Silence again "BREACH! BREACH! BREACH!"
"What's happening?!" Lexi asked and soon a bag landed on the floor next to her. She frowned to herself. "Er, please tell me this bag doesn't have explosions in?" she asked
"It's Bucky's, he is making a run for it" Steve responded. Lexi nodded and then stood up feeling men with guns behind her.
"Put your hands up!" They shouted. Lexi did as she was told and raised her arm's slowly, fists ready to release. Her body glowed and the power built up quickly. When her arms were in the right position, she released the power sending the Special Forces into each other and any construction on the roof, knocking them out. She turned around to face them and smiled. The sound of something in the air caught her attention. Turning around she saw Bucky roll off the edge of the building and grabbing his bag and started to make a run for it. He looked at her shocked, shocked to see her there. But something else caught her attention. Something aiming towards Bucky, frowning at him she released this thing wasn't on their team.
"Bucky! Get down!" She shouted. But the gripped onto Bucky and rolled them both over. Both men got up. "Okay who are you?" she asked the man in the cat suit. He put his hands out, razor sharp claws emerged from his hands. "That's new. Steve we are on the building where I am. But we seem to have someone new..."
"I am a little busy at the moment. Sam, go to Lexi's location"
"On it"
Lexi looked at the man in the costume, as she was about to help the Bucky more Special Forces emerged on the roof. All their guns aiming at the two men fighting, closing her eyes she managed to create a sturdy fiery telekinetic shield, all their bullets would turn to ash as soon as they hit the shield. She smirked at them as their guns emptied their magazines. "My turn" She let go of the telekinetic fiery shield and let it hit her targets, sending them onto the floor and each other, hard enough to knock them out, a few hitting the pipes and air conditioning boxes.
Quickly turning around, she noticed Bucky holding a piece of metal to protect himself from the claws of the cat, until he cut the piece of metal in half, making Bucky grab the man's hands to stop the claws gouging out his eyes. She locked her sight on the man in the cat costume and flicked her arms to the side sending the cat flying. Bucky got up and looked at Lexi.
"Hands off my friend" She warned the costumed man.
"Thanks" he spoke.
"No worries" She responded, until a helicopter locked on their targets and started shooting bullets at the ground. The bullets bounced off the man in the costume. Sam came flying in and knocked the air craft out of their way on Steve's order. She then looked at Bucky and motioned for him to go. "I got him" she smiled and looked at the man in the costume "Nice costume kitty cat" she smirked before launching a fire ball at his costume "Bullet proof and fire proof, good idea" She smirked before flipping her leg around kicking him in the face. But he didn't seem to take that much damage "Okay, you are a challenge" she spoke out sighing "this may take a while" The man in the costume went for a punch, but she grabbed his arm as it missed her head and with all her strength she flipped him over onto the ground. The sensation of sharp claws attacked the back of her leg, she felt like something had latched itself onto her skin, before she could retaliate, he jumped over the building. Soon Steve joined her on the roof.
"I couldn't hold him off, and I can't run, he dug his nails in, and it hurts"
"Its fine, they are too fast for you, get out of here, and get treated" He ordered before jumping off the roof.
"Yeah okay, seen you when ever" she waved her hand before sighing on the roof top "Okay, take me to the academy" She spoke. Soon enough the open air was replaced with a living room where the twins quickly helped her out.
