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Author's Note: The dress that Peggy is wearing in this chapter is the same one that she wore during the vision that Steve had during The Age of Ultron.

Chapter 2

Peggy pressed her forehead against the window as Jarvis drove the limousine while her fingers messed with the edge of her blue dress that was bought for her date. Along with Angie that was convinced to come along to be the date the of Howard wore a rose pink dress. There was also a very friendly woman with red hair while wearing a green dress, she was Ana Jarivs the wife of Edwin Jarvis. Peggy had heard about Ana, but never met her until tonight so she wondered what kind of woman would capture the heart of her friend. Now she found Ana to be very likable, also while watching Jarvis and Ana together, it was obvious that they loved each other very much.

"Peggy, what's wrong, I think that this date will be good for you especially since what you had to go through recently," asked Angie as she reached over and touched Peggy's hand which made it stop messing with the edge of her skirt.

"It had been just a little over a year since my boyfriend died during the war, I miss him very much and I don't know if I am ready for this date and I only agreed to go tonight because I felt obligated to Howard to give me a home," said Peggy softly.

"What is he like, is he cute, and when did you meet him," asked Ana with a great amount of curiosity in her voice.

"I met him during the war, he was an artist, but he became a soldier to protect people and he felt that it was wrong to run away from a fight. He had a gentle soul, but at the same time he had a righteous fury that made his enemies tremble in fear. He was very intelligent, but charmingly naive, at one point he thought fondue was a term for sex. He was physically handsome, but I would have loved him even if he was plain or ugly," says Peggy. She had to admit that she was very surprised at the passionate feelings that Steve inspired in her, but everything she said was true even about finding him handsome no matter what, she even found him handsome when he was the small sickly man.

"Now I understand why you seem so reluctant to date anyone else when you had a guy like that, even a sweetheart like Sousa," said Angie.

Once the limousine was parked, her widened when she saw that sign read Stork Club. Right before Steve went into the ice she had said that she would dance with him at the Stork Club, it was to keep his fears from getting to him and so he could remain calm before he had to give up his life. Why here of all places, thought Peggy as she stumbled out of the car while tears stung her eyes.

Jarvis quietly told Ana and Angie to go inside to meet Howard and Peggy's date before he turned his attention to Peggy. "Miss Carter, what is wrong, you seem very devastated," said Jarvis softly as he placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Before Steve went into the ice, I said that I would go dancing with him here. I thought that I could get over Steve dying, but I can't it is too soon, I still even have nightmares about this day," said Peggy as soon as she lets her tears fall.

"I agree, this is too soon, but I am sure that Howard felt that this date would make you happy even if he didn't think about this and asking you where you would like to go," said Jarvis.

"I don't blame Howard, he didn't know, I didn't want to tell even about this," said Peggy and Jarvis just responded by giving her an handkerchief.

"I can take you home if you want me to," said Jarvis.

Before Peggy could respond, she heard someone approaching them. At first she thought that it was either Angie or Ana, but from what it sounded like, the person walking towards them was taking long and confident strides along with seeming more masculine than either woman did. She quickly turned towards this man for interrupting this conversation, but her only response was to place her hands over her mouth.

Standing there was Steve in his brown military suit. "I am sorry that I am late, but I hope a dance at the Stork Club makes up for it," said Steve.

"Steve," was all Peggy could say before she tearfully threw her arms around him and kissed him on the lips. Steve started to return the kiss as he ran his fingers through her hair. When they pulled apart, they noticed that Jarvis had left so they could have some time alone.

"I am so happy that you are alive, but how is this possible," said Peggy as she traced his facial features with the tips of her fingers.

"Howard had decided to continue his search for me, it turns out that that the super soldier serum was what kept me alive in the ice," said Steve as he leaned closer to her. Peggy smiled at Howard went to many great lengths to find Steve for her again. She would probably try to find him again that night and thank him.

"Let me touch up my make up after crying so much so we can go inside and dance like you promised that we should," said Peggy.

"Of course," said Steve as he waited patiently for her.


When Peggy was done with touching up her make up, Steve took her arm and led her into the Stork Club while feeling impressed at how she was able to make herself look more composed than she was earlier so quickly. Because of the delicate frame and health he had before he became a super soldier, he never thought that he would ever find a lady willing to be his dance partner. Now he was about to dance with the prettiest gal in the world. He didn't have to worry about loving him only for his muscles, he could tell that she was falling in love with him even when he was the skinny asthmatic guy he once was.

Once inside, Steve led her to the dance floor. He noticed that many people were staring at him and a couple people even commented on how he looked a lot like Captain America. "I wonder how they will react when they find out that you really are Captain America," said Peggy quietly.

"Hopefully they will find out later, Howard wanted to announce it here tonight, but I convinced him to have a press conference tomorrow so I can dedicate tonight to you," said Steve.

"That is very kind of him since he loves to show off his accomplishments, it must be literally killing him," said Peggy with a playful smirk that made Steve's heart melt.

"Usually I would worry about his safety, but you must forgive me for being a little selfish tonight," said Steve giving Peggy a very charming smile.

Howard slowly made his way to the band playing music and said something. After that, the band started to play a slower song. "I don't want to accidentally step on your feet," said Steve shyly. Peggy smiled at him and showed him where to place his hands. After that, they slowly started to dance.

Steve had a look of concentration on his face and looked down at their feet. "Don't worry Steve, you are doing great, are you never sure that you never danced, you are quite natural at it," said Steve with a smile.

"I would never lie to you, I am Captain America," said Steve which most of them laugh. During the dance, Steve leaned down and softly kissed her on the lips not caring that other people saw them doing this. Peggy smiled after they pulled away and felt tonight was perfect in every way and for the first time in a while, she was eager for the future.


Natasha trembled as she was being led down the hallways of the military building. Her parents were executed after being wrongly accused of being traitors and it was decided that their teenaged daughter would be handed over to Russia's new allies, Hydra. The first thing they did to her was strap her to a medical table and injected her with something that caused her great pain. After that, she was being led down the hallways to another room.

She noticed that her senses and strength were starting to become enhanced, but she didn't know if she could do anything since the guards had their guns trained on her. Once they were in front of a door, the door was opened and she was shoved into the room before the guards followed her in.

The room was a very bare bed room with a cryo freeze tube in there too that was leaning against one of the walls. She walked up to the tube and looked inside of it. Inside of it was a man that she had to admit that he was quite handsome. But she also noticed that he looked like he was in pain. Did they bring me here just so I can look at this frozen man before they kill me, thought Natasha.

"This man is the Winter Soldier, he is the new face of Hydra, he will train to be an assassin so you can work alongside him and you will also make sure that he stays loyal to our cause," said one of the guards.

"How do I do that," asked Natasha.

"That is up to you, but be careful when he is out of the ice, he attacks anyone he doesn't like that gets too close to him," said the same guard.

"Have a nice rest, tomorrow he will be defrosted and your training will begin," said another guard before they left the room and locked the door.

Once she was alone, she started to bang her hands on the door until her knuckles were bloody and there were small dents on the door. After she gave up, she leaned against the door and looked at the cryo freeze tube in fear. She knew that it was impossible, but she had a fear that the Winter Soldier would come out of it and strangle her. She didn't know if she could believe in any religion, but for the first time in her life she prayed that she would get out of this alive.

Author's Note: Before people asking questions, yes Natasha did become a sort of super soldier, but not as strong as either Captain America or the Winter Soldier. Also if you are wondering if Peggy will become a super soldier, you will have to read on to find out.