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Drama ahead! The story is about to take a darker turn... just giving people a heads up. I will post warnings at the beginnings to each chapter.


I glanced over at Bucky and Sam. They were both sleeping on the plane ride back home. I told Zemo he was welcome to come with us, but since he technically was a wanted fugitive of a lot of countries, he decided against it. He took Sharon's offer to work with her since she was a broker who had the power to hide his real identity. I actually came to like Zemo... yes, he had been the sole reason I had lost someone, but so had he. I guess in a way I could understand his actions. I was in and out of sleep most of the flight until I found myself giving up on it. I sat up again and stretched. My neck was starting to hurt more as I touched it.

"Here." a voice said and I saw Sam looking at me while holding an ice pack that you crack to get cold. I took it, cracked it, and held it against my neck.

"Thanks." I whispered.

"Thanks for having our backs." he said and I smirked as he looked down at the shield.

"Thank John for making me go." I said and Sam shook his head.

"If only he knew you would be the one to take him down." he said and I smirked. I felt like it was karma for John. He had always been after me even after I had said no numerous times, and he even tried to mess with my career. I shouldn't be happy to see him fail, but I was; and now maybe he would leave me alone.

"Are you going to stay out in the field?" Sam asked me and I shrugged.

"I don't know." I whispered as I pressed the pack closer to my neck. I hadn't really thought about it, because I had actually gotten used to helping people in a different way.

"You have my vote." he said and I chuckled. We were talking when they told us we were about to land and Bucky woke up. He gave me a sad look when he spotted the ice pack. We landed, and were walking to leave when we were called into the office. I was surprised to see Fury standing there, and so was Sam and Bucky.

"Nice to see you again, Sarah." he said and I smirked.

"Sir." I said as the looked at the other two.

"I see you got your shield back." he commented to Sam and he nodded as Bucky eyed him. Bucky had tried to kill him in the past. Nick looked at Bucky, and then back at me.

"You going to be alright?" he asked me and I nodded as I moved the ice pack. He winced and shook his head.

"He's in custody and will have a hearing soon. He's done being Captain America." he said.

"He was never Captain America." Bucky mumbled and Nick chuckled.

"You are right, he wasn't." he said and looked back at me.

"Now, you might be wondering why I came out of my hole in the wall today... it was to check on you three. You are the three that are still the face of the Avengers. I want you guys to stay together. Sarah, I want you to stay their handler." he said and I nodded. I saw Sam and Bucky both nodding in agreement. I was glad to have them on my side. I was going to report in two days to the HQ in NYC and we would all go from there. I honestly was just happy that I was going to be going home. I had missed my bed and my cat.

A few days later...

I was happy to catch up with Chelsea. She had watched Butterfinger since I had been gone longer than expected, and I wanted some normalcy after the past week.

"So you got a promotion?" she asked me and I chuckled. I wouldn't say it was promotion, but I still didn't want to tell her exactly what I did for a living. I knew that she would probably meet Sam and put two and two together, but for now... a promotion made sense because I told her I would be traveling more.

"Yeah, but what about you? What about that guy you were talking to." I asked her and she waved it off.

"He was nice, but there was nothing there." she said and I nodded. I loved Chelsea, but she always found something wrong with everyone she has dated. I get getting hurt, but hopefully one day she would find someone.

"Oh, but tall dark and handsome is nice... and he's with that guy you know." she said and I spun around to see who she was talking about; it was Sam and Bucky. I wasn't sure why they were here, but they immediately walked over.

"Hey!" Sam said as he leaned in to hug me and whispered 'John's escaped and we don't want you in trouble'. I understood that gravity of the situation as Bucky stayed stone faced.

"Mind if we join you lovely ladies?" he asked and I got ready to say no, but Chelsea beat me to it. She happily scooted over to let Sam sit next to her and Bucky shot me a look as he sat down next to me.I gave a small shrug back as Sam smiled at Chelsea. I didn't think they had come here to double date, and I doubted this is what Bucky wanted to be doing.

We were talking and they ordered some food. I was glad to see everyone looking like they were having fun and even Bucky seemed to lighten up. We some how got onto the topic of work, and I was now praying that things didn't go crazy because I didn't want Chelsea to know what I did.

"So, how do you all know each other?" Chelsea asked Sam and I shot him a look.

"Work." Sam said and I gave a small smile as a thanks as I felt Bucky shift closer to me.

"Ah so you know about her promotion." Chelsea said and they chuckle, but nodded in agreement.

"She's one of the best." Bucky said and I smirked as I shook my head. I felt my neck starting to lightly throb... I guess I should have stuck to the soup as I ran a hand over it. My scarf slipped and I saw Chelsea's eyes go wide.

"Did you do that to her?" She hissed at Bucky and I sighed as I pulled the scarf off.

"No, he didn't." I said and she pursed her lips. I knew that she cared for me, but I wasn't about to put her in danger by telling her the truth.

"Was it that guy you dated before? Steve?" she asked me and I leaned my head back... she would bring him up.

"Steve? Our Steve?" Sam asked as Bucky was glaring at me and I sighed.

"Yes, your Steve." I said and Chelsea nodded.

"It was him wasn't it? He seemed too good to be true. I could tell you were seeing someone, and I had hoped that it wasn't him. He seemed too nice... too perfect." she said adding fuel to the fire. I ran my hands over my face and looked at the mostly full plate still in front of me. I was no longer hungry.

"I'm done here." I said as I stood up. I threw down a $20 and waved to her parents before walking into the cooler air. I didn't have to be a super solider to know they were all on my heels. I turned and they were all looking at me with varying degrees of worry on their face.

"Chelsea, I'm fine... my job is more complicated than you think, but I'm fine. Sam, can you please take her home since the situation has changed, and Bucky, good night." I said and turned to leave when they all yelled 'no'. I turned to face them with shock and annoyance.

"You can't stay at your house since he's out." Sam said and I ran my hands over my face.

"Fine, I will get a hotel. Good night." I said and hugged Chelsea. I promised her I would be fine and started walking away when I felt someone beside me. I looked over to see Bucky, and stopped.

"Don't... just come to my apartment." he said and I wanted to argue with him, but there was something in his eyes that told me other wise. I had a feeling it had to do with another super solider that he didn't know I was linked to, and I wasn't looking forward to the conversation to come.


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