A/N: Hellooo. Right, next instalment. Enjoy everyone. :)

*Steve, Hydra has left the tower. They seem to realise that you have escaped so just a heads up Bud. You are going to have to be careful. I tried to send them off on a false trail to Hawaii so don't go in that direction... Tony.*

Racing away, Steve jumped slightly as the phone gave a little jingle.

"Bucky, could you see what that says please."

"Sure, Its from Tony." Bucky read the message and frowned, usually they would be much organised than this. The last time he had tried to escape, it had taken them under 2 days this time it was getting on for 9.

*Thanks for the heads up Tony. Don't know where we are heading at the moment, but will stay away from there. Hope they didn't cause too much trouble for you.*

*Nah, me and Jarvis got it sorted. Remember need anything I'll get J to send it or I'll come and help.*

*Thanks Tony. Remember no one must know! Oh and tell Sam, sorry for bailing.*

*Who do you take me for. Already told him, he understands. Good luck.*

With the many miles that they had covered in under an hour, Steve finally began to lift his foot from the accelerator and slowed down minutely.

"Stevie?"

"Yea Buck?"

"Why do you do this for me?"

"You really need me to answer that? Your family, all I have left from both a better and worse time. Basically I would do anything for you! Anything at all!"

"Thanks punk."

"No problem. Tell me if you need to eat or anything, my metabolism is all messed up, so I have no idea when other people need to eat."

"I'm good for a while."

Steve nodded in acknowledgement. Bucky stared at the Captain, slightly awed at how much he can change to become the Captain not just clumsy Steve Rogers like he usually is. He began to remember more memories of them as children; playing in the mud making mud-pies, putting extra blankets on Steve's weak frame when he was ill, birthday parties with cake, making mischief with their parents.

"We had some good times when we were kids, didn't we?"

Steve smiled fondly, "We did, they were the best."

"I remember you were ill an awful lot punk."

"I was a small kid, I couldn't help it." Steve wined slightly grinning at the Winter soldier.

"Well, get ill now I dare you."

"What will you do about it."

They were joking and despite the tense situation they were both enjoying the banter, Steve not bothering to say that it was almost impossible for him to get ill. Bucky smiled and pushed his long raven black hair from his face, "Well I'll have to do what I've always done, stay by your side."

"That sounds like a plan."

Stopping at an intersection, Steve glanced over at the alert soldier beside him and frowned slightly, he had to make sure Bucky was safe, for as long as it takes. Hydra is not getting him again! He thought stubbornly his mouth thinning into a line and a look of determination set like stone on his face.

Moving with the lines of traffic, they crossed a small bridge which travelled over a river, which in the cloudy light of day still managed to sparkle and shine the brightest of blue.

...

"Steve! Don't go that way!" Bucky said urgently.

Trusting the soldier's instincts Steve wrenched the car's steering wheel around and changed course for the opposite direction, his foot pushing the accelerator further down speeding along and away from whatever had spooked Bucky.

"What was that Buck?" Steve said rather calmly.

"I have no idea, it was a bad feeling I got. I think they are tracking us, we have to be careful not to get surrounded."

"I'll text Stark, hopefully he's tracking them."

*Hey Tony, Any news on Hydra's whereabouts. Bucky thinks they are tracking us and are quite close. Have to make sure we aren't being surrounded.*

The reply was almost instantaneous.

*Steve, they seem to be in your general area. Be careful, I don't think they have found you but they are sweeping everywhere they know there are even slight leads. Head towards Bruce, I'll let him know you are on your way. You need backup.*

*I don't want anyone else to get involved in this Tony. Please, I can handle this.*

*Steve! You are part of a team, whether we want to or not. I have informed Bruce and he is expecting you by this evening! Make sure you get there.*

Steve frowned at the phone but sent a begrudging text back.

*Thank you.*

...

Reaching Banner's new house, courtesy of Stark Industries, Steve and Bucky waited in the car momentarily to see whether Bruce would appear. A few minutes later and a tense conversation and Steve decided to go and find Bruce to see whether it was okay to hide there for a day or two.

"Bruce?" Steve called as he reached the front door. Knocking loudly, he waited a few moments before going to the nearest window where he looked in stealthily. No one was around.

Steve tried the window, it was unlocked. Making as much noise as a mouse, he jumped through the window and into the spacious building. He wished that he had his shield with him and he jumped at the slightest rustle of noise, keeping to the corners and shadows of the room.

As he travelled through the many rooms Steve became more and more concerned as there was still no sign of his friend, he decided to go back to Bucky and call the genius who had arranged this meeting.

Leaping back out of the window Steve looked towards the car and saw hundreds of soldiers stalking towards the car. There was no sign of Bucky and Steve felt his heart stop for a moment. Then a hand grabbed front of his face and started to drag him towards the woods. He was getting ready to kick out at his assailant when a familiar voice whispered in his ear, "Shut up punk, its me." Steve nodded slowly to tell Bucky that he understood and as he let go, they started off in a run, getting to cover as quickly as they could.

A thousand thoughts were running through Steve's head, 'How did they find them? Who told them where they were going? How did Tony not know? Where was Bruce!?'

Just as they both believed they were safe, an entire squadron came charging towards them.

"Bucky! I don't have my shield!" Steve cried in frustration, how was he supposed to protect them when he didn't have his weapon.

"Don't worry I've got it."

As Steve looked back towards his friend he noticed his shield slung over his shoulder as he ran, an enormous sense of relief filled the super soldier as his friend passed him the solid reassuring piece of metal. Steve fitted it onto his back securely and continued running, they had to either get away or fight.