It was happening. Every night, every single night it happened
James didn't know why it began or how but it did and he didn't know how to stop it
The dreams would alter every night one night he'd dream of his Father. The life he never had. A life where his Father was still with him. Helping him with his first steps, first bike ride, first shield throw. And some other nights it would switch to his mother. He would get glimpses of her kissing his scraped knee if he fell down. Or her singing a russian Lullaby to him before kissing his forehead to sleep. And even sometimes he would get dreams of them doing Ballet together
At first James just thought it was his mind missing his parents so he thought nothing of it. But soon enough he started to get nightmares. Their cold dead bodies lay in a pile of rubble. Or the sight of his Father frozen in ice and he found the body
But worst of all was night. Tonight he felt everything. The pain, the aches, the emotion
Being knocked to the ground James coughed up a series of blood before looking up to see his mother. They were in a padded room, the only light being shown was one of red as she just had a disappointed look on her face
"жалко, это все, что ты можешь мне дать, все, что ты можешь дать Джейми. Я даю вам гены двух суперсолдат, и это то, что вы можете предложить" (pathetic, this is all you can give me, all you bring Jamie. I give you the genes of two super soldiers and this is what you have to offer)
Bringing a gun forth from her holster she groaned before aiming it at him
"думаю, мне придется попробовать еще раз" (guess I'll have to try again)
BANG
"AHH !"
Waking up with sweat dripping along his body and his red hair ruffled James just sighed as he looked over to his Father's shield being hung up on the wall
Another night another bad dream
But how many of them was he going to have
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The bright and early morning revealed upon the clouds of the Helicarrier as everyone was up and at it
Well not everyone
Opening into the training room of the Helicarrier everyone saw the piles of workout equipment dropped along the floor as James was currently building up a sweat and without a doubt overworking the Simulation Machine to no one's surprise everyone was used to this. Everyone but Sam
"Has he been here all night ?"
"Yep" everyone said in unison
"But how ? he seems so focused he doesn't even look tired ?"
"Live with James Rogers long enough you'll find out this isn't the first time nor will it be the last you find out he's been training since 4 am in the morning" Pym said
"But what's he training for ?"
"Sometimes Rogers trains just to train, helps him clear his mind and let out his aggression. You might not know it but the dude's a hard case" Francis said before everyone turned to see James flip the combat knife that was in his hand dodging the holograms swing before striking the knife watching as it disappeared
"A really hard case" Azari finished
Grabbing the attempted Punch by the hologram everyone watched as James used his leg to kick the incoming attacker before using his knee to break the holographic arm making everyone cringe
"Tip of the day never ever get on James's bad side"
"Simulation complete 50 man army done"
"Ever"
James groaned as he picked up the nearby towel to wipe off the sweat of his shirtless body
"Are you guys done commentating yet ?" James said making everyone stop
"By all means James we love to see you destroy our workout equipment" Francis teased making the red head roll his eyes
"Whatever, Im taking a shower"
With that James made his leave towards his room as everyone had Immediately felt the absence of his presence
"Yep, that's Captain America and Black Widow's son"
"The Perfect child"
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"Scan complete zero trace"
James groaned as he slit his finger tip again revealing the red liquid blood before pressing his finger to the pad again
"Try again"
Looking at the monitor J.A.R.V.I.S. continued to scan around the globe for a trace
He's been at it for an hour now and no use. Over 20 cuts later most that healed thanks to his fast healing it barely left a scratch
"Scan complete zero trace"
Again James groaned before finally dropping the knife with a sigh
Leaning against the table James blew a heavy breathe as he raked his fingers across the counter
"He can't be dead, the explosion wouldn't have taken him out. It couldn't"
"Take who out ?" someone said making James's eye light up as he turned around to see Sam's smile
"You missed breakfast and after your early morning workout everyone was worried about you"
Immediately James took off every evidence about his search for Ian as he just hid the scars upon his finger
"No one, truly just…chasing a ghost apparently"
"Ohh….well I have been meaning to ask something"
Sam took a seat in James's office and the redhead just crossed his arms
"Ok shoot"
It must've been a pretty big secret by the way Sam was twiddling his thumbs nervously
"I haven't been truly honest with you all while I stayed here"
"Ok ? what about"
The nervousness continued as he scratched the back of his head
"Remember when I said I wasn't much of a fighter and more of a tech guy"
"Yeah ?"
"Wellllll"
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James watched in amazement as threw a mirage of red titanium steel wings at the army of holograms immediately taking them all out
Flicking his wrist he raised his gauntlet into the air retracting them back as they all formed onto his arm again like falcon wings
James was truly at a lost of words as all he could say was
"Wow"
"Yeah….heh, So turns out i'm more than just a tech guy"
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CANADA
The brisk cold of winter was a harsh one even in canada usually people at this time would be wrapped up in snow gear and boots basking in the warmth of their own home
Hell even Stacy did as such wearing her white snow gear entering the bar
Taking off her hoodie and goggles she looked down at the paper confirming this was the spot
No one paid real attention to her truly
Just looked at the girl in white before looking away back to their pool game or dart throwing all except one who didn't even spare a glance
She just continued to drink
Now obviously Stacy wasn't one for a attention hog and truly if this was anyone else she wouldn't care
But this girl was different
Not because she was wearing a black cowgirl hat no
It's because she didn't even have the nearest of snow gear on. In nothing more than a black shirt and black jeans with her black cowgirl hat
Stacy just smirked before approaching the bar walking up too her with a smile before plopping herself down right next to her
The woman had dark black hair, hair that covered the sides of her face making it a job to actually see what she looked like
And by the looks of the half drunk bottle Stacy definitely knew this was her woman
"Never seen someone drink that much and still look sober" Stacy said
The woman just snorted darkly
"I have, one person" she said before downing her drink again
"Must've been one hell of a drinker"
"The best"
The woman sniffed her nose a little getting a sent for the Stacy before turning her head revealing her face
"Look no offense but you smell like hello kitty threw up on barbie so I'm gonna need you to go"
"Fine by me, I wasn't gonna stay anyway. But I do need you to come with me"
Again the woman snorted expect this time she smirked
"Funny joke, now beat it"
Stacy knew this was gonna get her up
"Laura Kinney, my name's Stacy Sarah Barnes. And I know what you are. But most importantly I know who you are"
"Wolverine"
Right then and there Laura's fist tightened before revealing 2 claws on either sides of her hand
Stacy just smirked
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