Again I still do not own Marvel. Also I do not own The Princess Bride either. Whoever finds the reference to The Princess Bride will get a Virtual Hug for their Awesomeness.
"Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions." ~Will Smith
The Winter Soldier was waiting, cold and silent for his mission. He was here to do a job. Complete his mission. He was not going to fail this time.
This time? The Winter Soldier never fails to complete a mission. But, then why-? No. The Winter Soldier never fails a mission.
"This is your target." The Soldier's superior slid him the file. Fury, Nicolas J. SHEILD. "Make sure you take care of him."
"Yes sir." The Soldier left the room. He would not fail this time.
I have never failed a mission. But the tear stained faces of two children swam behind his cold eyes. Yes you have. You let them live. You let them get away. The Soldier's cold eyes hardened even more. No. It's impossible.
As HYDRA transported The Winter Soldier to his target his mind dwelled on the impossibility that he had purposely let targets go.
I would never have let targets escape. You did. No. Yes, don't you remember? You couldn't bring them in. They were just children. It doesn't matter. They were a mission. I couldn't have let them go. It's impossible.
Suddenly a woman's voice echoed in his mind. "Nothing is impossible, Sarge. The only impossible thing is someone turning you into a monster. That will never happen. No it won't, don't give me that. It never will happen. Because, I will never leave you, I will always be here, in your heart, no matter what sweetie."
"We're here." The Winter Soldier looked up and adjusted his mask. It was time for him to complete his mission. His flesh hand brushed something in a concealed pocket of his pants. He waited until his team and handler weren't looking before he looked at it.
It was a locket. He quickly, and gently, opened it. He froze for half a second. In one half was a picture of a man, but it was the woman that made him react. She was familiar, the sight of her made something in him ache for… something. He didn't know what but whatever it was, it was important. The same woman's voice as before rang through is mind. "This is true love, sweetie, you think it happens every day?" The soldier snapped the locket closed quickly, slipping it back into the secure hidden pocket.
It was strange, but he knew, somehow, that he could not let his superiors find it. That locket had to stay hidden. There was no other option. And there was no option but to complete his mission.
The Winter Soldier climbed out of the truck, giving no indication of the things that had been running through his mind. Complete the mission. That was his objective. Complete the mission.