"So you like cats?" Sam asked, eyeing T'Challa and Orchid who were sitting in front of them in the van. Orchid's head on her Fiancé's shoulder while T'Challa's arm was around her shoulders, holding her tight.

"Sam" Steve said, Connie sitting next to her family member shook her head at Sam "You just can't ask that question.. He may punch you in the face"

"What? Dude dressed up as a cat shows up with a woman dressed up with a white cloth covering half of her face.. I can't ask these questions?" Sam asked and Steve looked over at Orchid and T'Challa

"Your suits... it's Vibranium?" He asked. T'Challa tensed up a bit but Orchid rubbed his arm a bit and he somewhat relaxed and started to speak

"The Black Panther has been the protector of Wakanda for generations. A mantle, passed from warrior to warrior. And now, because your friend murdered my father, I also wear the mantle of king... With Orchid as my Queen. So, I ask you... as both warrior and king... how long do you think you can keep your friend safe from me?" He challenged. Connie was about to speak and Steve grabbed her arm and shook his head, not wanting to make things worse. Orchid sensed the tension in the van and she looked back at Steve, Sam and Connie

"You guys are skilled fighters.. It's nice to have a challenge" She spoke quietly. T'Challa looked at her and she sighed and leaned her head on his shoulder once again, trying to calm him down.

The van stopped at a big building. T'Challa and Orchid were released first, follow by the other Avengers. T'Challa and Orchid moved once they saw Everett Ross and went towards him. Connie looked behind and saw Bucky was strapped to a pod and she wanted to run to him, but Steve grabbed on to her hand "I want to get him out too.. We need to patient" He whispered. Connie sighed but nodded and saw Bucky was looking back at her with sad eyes.

Steve and Sam guided Connie away from him and to The Royal couple, they saw Sharon with an older man and Connie went towards them "What's going to happen to James?"

"Same thing that ought to happen to you. Psychological evaluation and extradition." He said, his eyes narrowed. Sharon cleared her throat and nodded towards the man

"This is Everett Ross, Deputy Task Force Commander."

"What about our lawyer?" Steve said and Ross chuckled dryly "Lawyer. That's funny. See their weapons are placed in lockup. Oh, we'll write you a receipt." He said, they started to walk back and Steve looked back at Bucky who was looking back at him before looking at Connie. Steve nodded at Bucky who nodded back.

Bucky wanted Connie safe.

"You'll be provided with an office instead of a cell. Now, do me a favor, stay in it?" Ross said, T'Challa and Orchid's hands intertwined while they walked next to Ross. The trio were walking behind him, keeping quiet.

"We're not intending on going anywhere." T'Challa said and Orchid nodded in agreement "We just need some justice"

The trio saw Natasha and Riley waiting for them, Riley ran towards the group and she brought Connie into a hug before moving to Steve and kissing him "I tried to buy you lots of time but of course Friday warned Tony that you guys were being chased by two strangers.. Who seemed to be the King and Queen of Wakanda in a high way"

"They're good fighters, I give them that" Steve muttered as they followed behind the royal couple. They saw Tony speaking on the phone, looking stressed. His eyes narrowed once he saw the trio and he sighed "Thank you General Ross"

"I'm not getting that shield back, am I?" Steve asked as Tony sighed and started to walk off, Riley following her cousin. Natasha going after them as well as she looked back at Sam, Steve and Connie "Technically, it's the government's property. Wings, and Viper suit and weapons too."

"That's cold" Sam smirked as Natasha chuckled "Warmer than Jail"

Riley was walking through the halls of the building, she saw Steve and Tony were in Steve's office.. Talking. Connie and Sam were in another room just talking, mostly Sam trying to make sure Connie wasn't worried that much for Bucky.

Riley saw Orchid was alone in her office, the Queen was in deep thought as she was looking at something. Riley went towards the door and knocked on it softly, Orchid snapped out of her thoughts and looked to see it was Riley and Orchid nodded her head for Riley to come in

"Your Highness" Riley said, bowing her head. Orchid shook her head and raised a hand "Please.. Don't call me that. Orchid is fine" She said. Riley took a seat in front of the future Queen and looked around

"Where's your Fiancé?" Riley asked and Orchid sighed and leaned back into her chair "He's just taking a breather downstairs.. He's still not doing well after the accident" She said and Riley frowned "I'm sorry for your loss"

Orchid gave a small smile "Thank you.. He was like a father to me.. My father died when I was young, but T'Chakka stepped up and helped me be the woman I am today.. It's like I lost my father all over again"

"Are you mad at Bucky..? I know T'Challa wants to murder him"

Orchid thought about it for a moment "I want justice for what happened to my King.. I want to personally ask him why he killed T'Chakka.. But I know T'Challa wants him dead."

"T'Challa must be very upset"

"He's very protective of his family.. His Sister has to nearly punch him to get him out of her lab while my team.. He's so protective of them as well. They're my sisters."

"He was always protective?"

Orchid looked sad for a moment before looking down "Our parents had us in an Arranged Marriage. They thought it would be best since I'm an Inhuman and I would inherit my mother's powers. T'Challa and I grew up together, but he hated the thought of being an arranged marriage. He rebelled from it. He always acted cold and distant towards me behind closed doors, meanwhile he dealt with me when we were in front of the public and other important members of our tribes. T'Challa had many lovers back then, it hurt to walk through the halls and see him with one of them.. Knowing that I was never going to have that relationship with him"

"It hurt a lot" Riley said and Orchid nodded

"But I still loved him, and if it meant for me just be a figure head and work with T'Challa for the sake of the Kingdom.. I was fine with it. I even took a lover at some point, his name was Erik. He didn't agree with T'Challa's ways but he was around.. For me"

"What happened that made T'Challa like he was today then?" Riley questioned and Orchid sighed and looked up at the ceiling

"There was a Black Market Criminal around Wakanda.. Stealing a lot of Vibranium and destroying parts of our tribes that wasn't unacceptable.. So I took the Dora Milaje and went into the jungle one day.. My suit was being modified by T'Challa's sister so I didn't wear any protective gear.. I thought everything would be fine"

Riley was silent as Orchid went on

"T'Challa caught wind that I took my team out and he went out without his suit to help.. We saw the Criminals and they had two children hostage, The Dora Milage weren't around as we had split up and it was just T'Challa and I. They saw T'Challa.. They knew he was the prince, and if he was dead. They would be known for killing the Prince of Wakanda" Orchid swallowed deeply and had tears in her eyes as she was reliving the memories

"So all five of them had aimed at T'Challa, I didn't have time to think of creating a force field because it happened so fast.. I ran in front of T'Challa as they began shooting. I took the bullets. I could see the look of horror on his face as I was falling and saw my team running at the criminals and saving the kids.."

"Oh my god.. I'm so sorry" Riley said as she saw it was still hard for Orchid to be talking about the horrible memory

"They said T'Challa had carried me back to our home.. Snapping at every person that tried to stop him to ask him what happened and wouldn't even let Erik look or touch me. I had been shot in the stomach and the fact that five men had started shooting me.. The doctors were surprised that I was still breathing. T'Chakka and his family had to literally drag T'Challa out of the room while they were doing surgery on me."

"And you survived" Riley breathed and Orchid had a small smile

"T'Challa called it quits with his lovers and exiled Erik when I woke up. He stayed by my bed side until I had recovered, he promised that he would be the best husband to me and he was sorry about everything.. That everything would change after that day.. It did.. But"

Riley knew what Orchid was going to say "You felt like he was only doing it because he was guilty"

"Yes.." Orchid said and she saw T'Challa coming towards them, he saw Orchid and had the biggest smile on his face and she smiled back softly "I know he loves me.. I wouldn't ask it for any other way and in the end, I will always remain loyal to him. He's the only man I've loved and I'm very nervous to get married"

"You're not getting cold feet?" Riley said and Orchid laughed and shook her head "Never.. I'm nervous I may trip on my dress, I tend to be clumsy" She laughed and Riley laughed along and the Queen looked at Riley

"Thank you for being great company.. It's great to have new friends" Orchid said and Riley grinned "It's not every day you get to be friends with a Queen"

"Okoye, Nakia and Shuri are the closest friends I have in Wakanda.. They joke too much about that, but Nakia is shocked that Okoye has a sense of humor as she will literally cut your head off for breathing near her"

"She sounds scary" Riley said and Orchid nodded "She's one of the best warriors and my closest friend. She took over the team after the accident. But I miss running with my Team mates.. I'll probably do a mini mission with them when T'Challa isn't looking" Orchid said, her eyes full of mischief and Riley chuckled

"You're a real Princess"

"My mother's maiden name is Boltagon.. She was sent to earth from her native planet for unknown reasons but her father was the king and she had two brothers. Her mother was also African American. We wonder if she was born out of Wedlock"

"You can solve that mystery one day"

"Find other members of my mother and see if they have abilities like I and her. I think she would be happy" Orchid said and she saw T'Challa coming towards the room and she looked at Riley "I must speak with him, I'm sure they have come to an agreement with Barnes"

Riley was quiet for a moment before Orchid looked at her "Your boyfriend.. The Captain. I can tell he really loves you" Orchid smiled and Riley looked over at Steve who was speaking to Connie and he saw Riley was looking at him and he sent her a quick wink

"We've been through a lot.. I don't think anything can tear us apart"

Author's Note:

Merry Christmas Eve!

I wanted to write an Orchid backstory chapter and I really like her story, I can't wait to write Black Panther with her in it. She's gonna a favorite of mine.

So Orchid is the cousin of Anthea Boltagon (My Guardians oc) Orchid's mother and Black Bolt are siblings, Orchid's mother was born out of wedlock and she was sent away because of it. But I will say that Orchid and Anthea may reunite at some point and even interact!

What do you think of Orchid's backstory?

I'm very happy that you guys like her, and it's pleasing to write her. Also that you guys are fans of Connie and rooting for her and Bucky.

As you see, Orchid isn't out for blood as T'Challa is. She just wants justice and we will see conflict with her and T'Challa as he as revenge and she doesn't.

Next Chapter:

Winter Soldier is out and about. and Connie pays for the price of it.
Riley is torn between Tony and Steve