A/N- A new chapter for you all. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun writing it.
Maria nodded as he ran from the room. Everyone looked over to Clint with shocked looks on their face. "How could you?" asked Tony looking at him.
Steve hardly ran from the room. It must have hurt Steve badly with what Clint said. The man stood up. Clint knew this was his fault. He did feel sorry for how he acted a few moments ago. "I can go after him," Clint stated.
Shaking his head, Bucky said, "Sorry, Clint. You will only make things worse. Plus, I think he will only want to see me."
Bucky left the room to find Steve. "Great going, Clint. You had to make things worse," Tony said, turning to look at Maria. "We are done for the day. Thank you for coming by to help us.
She nodded as she stood up. Maria quickly left. It was a relief that the job was finally over for the day. Not saying a word, Maria left the building to head home. "I am truly sorry," said Clint as Natasha held him close.
Wrapping her arms around them both, Laura replied, "It's ok, Clint. Anyone could have said that."
Clint nodded as he let them go. A moment later, Clint could be seen climbing up the ceiling vents. "I am going to work in my lab, and Clint watch what you say next time," Tony told everyone.
There was still a long way to go before everything was fixed. Tony quickly left the room. On his way to the elevator, he heard people talking. "Bucky, why can't we have that? And why couldn't it have always been this easy to be oneself," said Steve.
Deciding to forgo going to the lab, Tony walked closer to them. He wanted to hear more, even if he shouldn't listen in. Tony noticed Bucky was holding Steve close to him. "We can, but first, we have to come out to them. I know it's scary, but I don't know Steve," Bucky replied as Tony stepped out of the shadows.
Steve wiped his tears before looking at Tony. He was shocked to see the man standing there. "How much did you hear?" Steve asked in a calm teary voice.
Looking at him, Tony said, "Just the last bit, Steve and you talked about nothing more. Is everything ok, Steve?"
He was concerned about the man. Sure they were still working through things, but Steve seemed upset. It was plain to tell that Clint's words had gotten to him. "Everything is fine," Steve replied.
Right at this moment, he wasn't ready to open up to Tony. Steve leaned into Bucky, who held him close. Bucky then looked into his eyes as he lifted Steve's head. "Maybe you should tell him, Steve. It couldn't hurt at all," said Bucky with a smile on his face.
With a shake of his head, Steve said, "I can't. It's too hard, and who knows how he will act to the news."
Bucky gave him another look. "Steve, it's a different time now. You can come out now," Bucky told him.
All Steve could do was a nod as he turned around to face Tony. The man had a smile on his face. "So care to tell me, Steve?" asked Tony in a concerned voice.
His gut feeling told him that he knew what Steve was going to say to him, but Tony wanted to hear it for himself. Bucky wrapped an arm around Steve, which was nice. "Well, here goes nothing, but you best not get mad or hurt over what I am about to tell you," Steve said.
Tony nodded. "I promise not to," said Tony, which was the truth.
Steve nodded back to Tony. He then spoke. "I am bisexual, and I am also nonbinary."
Looking over to Steve, Tony said, "It's cool, Steve. Everyone nowadays is one thing or another. While I am straight, I am a supporter of everyone. So since you are nonbinary, what pronouns do you like to go by or even a name?"
He looked back at Tony. "Thanks, Tony. Right now, I rather not tell the others, though. You saw how Clint acted when he thought we wouldn't be ok with his choices. Also, calling me Steve is fine. I am like the pronouns he/male for right now, but it could change," stated Steve.
Smiling at him, Tony said, "You don't have to tell the group yet if you don't want to. Your secret is safe with me. I'll call you, Steve then," Tony told him.
They hugged each other. Bucky smiled at them. He was glad that it hadn't ended in a fight. "I told you it wouldn't be that bad, Steve. I am sure the rest of them will be ok with it," Bucky said, smiling at Steve.
Tony looked between the two of them. "So, tell me, if you want, how long have you two been together?" asked Tony.
He was curious as to how long they had been together. Smiling at each other, they replied. "Before the war."
Looking at them, Tony spoke, "I did not know that. For one, it's not in the history books, and for two, my father never mentioned anything. But then again, he hardly talked about you, Barnes."
They nodded before Bucky spoke up. "Only two people knew we were together. Steve's ma was one, and Peggy was the other. Peggy dated Steve, as did I. I was never the third wheel; we were ok with us dating each other. Peggy knew I was gay, and she didn't mind being a cover for both of us."
Tony was shocked but not surprised. "You never told Howard?" asked Tony.
With a sigh, Steve gave Bucky another hug. "We knew it wasn't safe to tell Howard a thing. I am pretty sure he would have ratted us out, Steve replied.
Tony knew his father would have. The number of times he had to hear how being Gay or anything of the sort was wrong. He hated it. "If you two want, you can come to the lab with me. I have some stuff to do down there," said Tony looking between the two of them.
They shared a look. "I am not sure," said Steve.
Steve was tired from the long day he had. Add in the fact that Steve seemed to get tired more; he just felt like going to sleep. Tony looked over to Steve. "Are you alright, Steve?" Tony asked in a concerned voice.
He looked very pale and white, which wasn't normal. The serum should have taken care of everything. It made it where Steve could not get sick. Steve gave the nod. He smiled at Tony. "I am fine," Steve said as he rocked back and forth.
A moment later, Bucky had to catch Steve before he fell. "Bruce, we need you now," barked Tony.
Bruce came running into the hallway from his lab. He looked between everyone. "What happened?" asked Bruce, looking over to Steve.
He was starting to come through. "Steve fainted, but how is that possible?" Tony asked, giving Bruce a look. "The serum should have fixed everything."
Shrugging his shoulders, Bruce spoke. "I have no idea, Tony. We need to check Steve over. You are right. The serum should take care of everything."
Bruce looked over to Bucky. He was still holding Steve, but now it was more for support than anything. Steve sighed. "Guys, I am fine," Steve said.
Giving Steve a look, Bucky sighed. "Cut the crap, Steve. You just fainted. Now you are going to let them check you over," said Bucky.
Steve looked at Bucky, but the man wouldn't back down from looking at Steve. "Fine," said Steve which was a shock to Bruce and Tony.
He hardly took orders from anyone. They walked down to the lab. All the while, Bucky had a smile on his face. "Steve, I need you to climb on the table," said Bruce.
Bruce wasn't a doctor by far, but he did know a little bit of medical stuff. After getting on the table, Tony spoke. "F.R.I.D.A.Y., can you run a scan on Steve?"
F.R.I.D.A.Y. ran her scans. A moment later, she spoke to the room at large. It appears Captain Rogers has both male and female parts. There seems to be a baby-growing side of Steve. Right now, it's still small."
Feeling like he was going to pass out from shock, Tony took a seat in one of his lab chairs. Bucky did the same, who felt faint from the news. "How did this happen?" asked Tony looking between Bucky and Steve.
Steve looked at Tony. He was seriously asking that question when he had a kid himself. "You know how it happened, but if you most know, we love to have sex," replied Steve.
"Oh god, Steve, now I have a mental image of the two of you having sex," Tony said.
Bucky laughed, then nodded. "Not Steve's fault that you went there. We do, but I didn't know this was possible," Bucky stated.
No one laughed at that. Bruce spoke up just then. "It is possible for people who have female parts to get pregnant even with male parts. They only need the right female parts t get pregnant."
"I see," Steve replied.
Steve was still in shock, as well. It was a lot to take in. "Any other questions for me?" asked Bruce.
They both shook their heads. "Not at this time," said Bucky in a shaky voice.
"Well, since everything looks good, I am will go if you don't need me. I will give you the name of a doctor that you can use," Bruce told them.
Quickly getting up, Bruce left the room. "Congrats," Tony said.
Steve smiled at him. "Thanks, Tony," he replied.
It was a lot for them to take in. "I will leave you guys to talk this over. Work can be done later," Tony said, also getting up and leaving the room.