Bucky noticed her face first, she clearly hadn't slept since before the fight at the airport, she smiled at him but it didn't reach her eyes. She walked over and touched his cheek, he had a few cuts and bruises, nothing too drastic. However his metal arm was gone. Bucky noticed the tears in her eyes then.

"Hey, I'm still here, you and this tiny tearaway are not getting rid of me this easily."

She kissed him lightly. T'Challa came over to her and placed his hand lightly on her shoulder.

"Let's get you checked out while you're up here. It's been a stressful few days."

Inside the palace T'Challa's private doctor brings an ultrasound to one of the many guestrooms, Emily lays down on the bed as instructed, Bucky walks over and takes her hand. Steve and Nat stand behind him. Emily pulls her top up to reveal the small bump underneath, the ultrasound jelly is placed on her belly and they start the scan. After a few tense silent moments the doctor spots the child and turns the monitor towards the parents-to-be so they can see their little boy on the screen, Bucky squeezes her hand tighter. This was the first time that they were seeing their child together. Emily smiled up at him and mouthed "I love you" before looking back at the screen.

When all was done Emily was given a small black and white scan picture of their child to keep and was then left alone in the room while Bucky and the others left. They were still running a few tests on him, but she had been told that they wouldn't keep him too long. The room was huge and overlooked the whole of Wakanda, she curled up on the bed and was asleep nearly instantly.

When Bucky did at last return she was laid on the bed facing the door with one hand on her stomach, she looked so beautiful. He had missed her more than he thought, just looking at her now was making his chest tighten. Slowly and as quietly as he could he toed off his shoes and placed his jacket on the chair by the door, he climbed onto the bed next to her and pulled her closer to him. At the feel of his arms around her Emily turned over.

"Go back to sleep, I'm not going anywhere."

She smiles and moves closer to him before kissing him softly, they had been apart for 4 months, sleep was the last thing on her mind. Bucky ran his hand down her back and smirked as a familiar look crossed her face. She was clearly just as eager as he was to reacquaint himself with her body. He watched as she slipped off the bed and removed her clothes, he couldn't take his eyes off her. Her whole body had changed, her breasts had grown larger and her hips fuller, her once toned flat stomach was now beautifully round.

"What are you staring at Barnes?"

Bucky sat up on the bed. "A beautiful woman." Emily smiled and rolled her eyes at his flattery before moving towards him to pull off his top, taking care not to dislodge the bandages on his shoulder. She then reaches out and pulls at his belt bringing him to stand before she kneels down in front of him to undo his trousers. Emily nibbles at his hip as she pushes his boxers down his legs so that they meet the rest of his clothes on the floor. He places a finger and thumb under her chin and he brings her to stand again. It felt strange to be standing in front of each other naked after so long apart. Bucky stepped closer to her, he cupped her cheek before kissing her with a soft passion, he ran his hand down her neck and around her waist to her back as he deepened the kiss. Emily moaned and ran her hands over his chest, but stopped when she felt him flinch slightly. She looked at him and then to his chest as she pulled away slightly.

Bucky noticed the worried look flash across her eyes. "I'm ok. I will heal. Plus I have you to take care of me."

"Oh really is that what you want me to be? The dutiful wife….?" Emily stopped abruptly, why had she said wife. She cringed and looked away.

Bucky wasn't having any of that, he pulled her face back to his gently and he kissed her. He moved them backwards towards the bed and sat down when he felt the mattress hit the back of his knees. Bucky pulled her down so that she straddled him. No foreplay was needed, she was desperate to feel Bucky inside her again. She slid down on to him, Bucky had missed the feel of her, the sounds she made when they were together. She leant forward and kissed him as she slowly began to move. He had wanted to take this slowly but she felt so tight and it had been so long that he couldn't resist bucking up into her quickening the speed. It didn't take long for them to lose themselves in each other.

Emily came with a long low moan. Slowly she rose off of him and laid next to Bucky and rested her head on his chest. She cooed at the feel of his right hand running up and down her back. She felt him take a huge sigh and smiled.

"Do you want to get married?"

Emily stopped moving her hand which had been moving in small circles on his chest. She moves to look him in the eyes. "What?"

"You started this, you said wife."

"I know, but….."

Bucky raised himself up slightly and looked her in the face, so that hadn't changed, she still mumbel when she was nervous. Bucky kissed her. "It's okay, let's just get some rest."

Emily nodded and fell asleep on Bucky's chest.

When she woke the following morning, she stretched in the bed however when she turned over she realised that Bucky wasn't there. She panicked, then saw him standing on the balcony with Steve. Smiling but slightly miffed that she wasn't going to get any morning fun, she climbed out of the bed and pulled on her shirt from the night before. Heading to the bathroom, she whispered a thank you when she saw someone had left fresh clothes out for her. When she came out, Nat had joined the guys on the balcony. Bucky turned when she approached, he kissed her lightly. "Morning sweetheart."

"Morning. Hey guys." She noticed someone had brought some food up and so she poured herself a juice and took some fruit from the bowl. When she turned she noticed they all had the same look on their faces.

"What?"

"T'Challa is planning a little event for us all later."

"Should i be worried?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.

Bucky wraps his arm around her. "No, i think he just wants to welcome us. I mean this is now our home."

Emily looked at him. It had never even crossed her mind, she was just happy to have him back in her life. Now it dawned on her that of course they couldn't leave here, the 4 of them were wanted criminals. Steve and Nat made their excuses and left saying that they were going to get Sam, Clint, Scott and Wanda out of the prison they were in.

…

Bucky and Emily had spent the morning walking the grounds around the palace, it was a beautiful place. By late afternoon, Steve and Nat were back. Sam and Wanda came back with them, the girls took Emily off, she turned back to see the boys, they were all standing in what looked like a very serious conversation.

"She has no idea?" asked steve

"None. I'm just hoping she will go through with it."

"Hold up a minute, she has no idea that the little get together is a wedding. She's gonna kill you." Sam points out laughing. "Braver man than me."

Bucky laughs, he didn't think Sam was wrong but he loved her. Their time apart had only strengthened those feelings.

A few hours later, he was watching Emily get dressed, she had been given a beautiful dress by T'Challa, it was a rich purple colour that fell right to the floor, you could just about make out her bump through it. He was dressed in a simple white shirt and dark trousers. Emily was just pulling her hair into a side ponytail when there was a knock at the door.

Steve came in. "Hey Buck, i just need your help with something."

"No problem." He kisses Emily lightly on the forehead before he leaves.

"I'll meet you down there."

"Ok. I won't be long."

As Emily makes her way down to the ballroom, she notices the doors are shut. Nat and Steve are standing outside the doors. They both give her a smile. "What is going on?"

Steve passes her a note.

"Emily, 18 months ago you came into my life. We ran away together out of need. What I didn't know then was how much I was going to need you in my life. We taught each other so many things. This time it's me that is scared of the outcome. Behind these doors, I'm standing waiting to marry you. I knew if I gave you time to think about, you would overthink it. So if you want to be the new Mrs Barnes, Steve is going to walk you down the aisle to me. I love you."

She looks up at Steve and then looks at Nat. Nat gives her a smile and leaves to go inside. Steve turns to her and takes her hand. "I've never seen him like this over a girl. I mean he's crazy about you. Plus he can't wait to be a father. I think he'll be good at it, soft and will let the kid get away with murder, but he'll be a great dad."

Emily knew this, she couldn't wait for them to be a family. "We best get this show on the road then, don't want him to think I've stood him up."

Steve smiled at her, he held out his arm and she took it. As the doors opened she saw Bucky stood waiting at the end of the room. When they reached Bucky, Steve gave Emily's hand to Bucky. Emily turned to face him. T'Challa gestured for everyone to sit.

"The last few weeks have been difficult ones, but we all do it for moments like this. These two stand in front of us today, because they love each other and know there is something worth fighting for. Bucky I believe you have prepared your own vows."

Bucky takes hold of both her hands. "Emily, I spent 4 months without you in my life, I never want to be without you again. Neither of us have known what family is for far too long. But you and this little one are all I need in the world. As long as I have you two beside me, I'll be a happy man. I can't wait to start this whole new adventure with you."

Emily smiles at him. T'challa gestures for her to go next.

She could only speak from the heart as she had no time to think of her own vows. "I once told you, you were just as broken as I was. Then we started our life together, we started to fix each other. We're still broken, but we have our whole lives to work on that. You, me and this little man, are all we need. I love you."

Bucky smiled at her, Steve stepped forward and handed each of them a ring.

"These rings are made of vibranium, they are a symbol of your unbreakable bond. Once placed they will be a reminder of your love and devoting to each other. Bucky, Emily please exchange rings."

Bucky pushes Emily's ring onto her left ring finger, Emily places his ring on his right.

"So the last thing for me to do, is pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride."

Bucky pulls her in and kisses her, everyone cheers. Emily watches as the room is changed. They were shown to their table where an elegant dinner was served. Then came the dancing. Emily had never seen anything like this in her whole life. As she watched everyone dancing, it suddenly occurred to her she had never danced. Bucky came over to her.

"Mrs Barnes, may i have this dance?" He notices she has tears in her eyes, he kneels down in front of where she is sat.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Emily places her hand on his face. "I've never had a last name, it feels strange. Also, I don't know how to dance."

Bucky stands and takes her hand, he pulls her up. It's Steve that shouts. "Welcome Mr and Mrs Barnes to the floor for the first time."

Bucky places her hand on her back, as Emily puts her arms around his neck. "Just move with me."

Emily's cheek flush slightly, flashbacks to their first time together. Bucky looked down at her.

"Do you remember the first time you said that to me?"

Bucky kissed her. "I remember it like it was yesterday. I like being the person you share all these firsts with. I like it even more knowing I'm going to be your lasts too."

They danced for a while, then Steve came over and cut in. He and Emily danced for a minute, then Steve spoke "I'm happy he has you."

"I'm lucky to have him. Are you ready to be an Uncle?"

Steve looked at her a minute, she hadn't really opened up to him. "Bucky told me about you, he told me you were like brothers growing up. We don't have a family, but I want our son to have one." Steve kisses her cheek. The rest of the night was amazing, Bucky found Emily, lent on Steve's shoulder, she was clearly tired. He took her hand and they headed off to bed leaving the others to dance the night away without them.

…...end of chapter 6