Author's Note: Here is the epilogue that you have been waiting for. One more chapter after this.
Fifteen years ago…
The California sun was shining bright and its heat hovered over all that moved. A limousine came around a curved road and entered through a main gate. The limousine lightly bumped as it went over the yellow stripped man made bumps. Tony Stark was sitting in the back of the limousine and he was looking at his phone with a drink in his hand. He was pressing away at his phone and he glanced up at the driver "Obadiah knows I'm coming right?"
"Yes, sir"
"How do feel about taking a private jet to Florence for the weekend?"
The driver chuckled "You can do whatever you want to sir"
Tony smiled "I know"
The limousine pulled up to large main doors and came to a stop. The driver put the limousine in park and looked back at Tony. "Do you want me to wait?"
Tony, wasn't looking at him, his eyes were on his phone. He took one last gulp of his drink "No, take a few laps"
"Okay sir"
Tony opened the door and he climbed out of the limousine and into the heat of the day. He closed the door and smacked the roof of the car "Get going Happy" he said
The limousine drove away and he turned to look at his building, he took a deep breath and walked toward the door. The doors opened automatically as he drew near, he walked into the air conditioned building and he looked down the long hallway with grey carpet. Tony clicked his phone down and put it away in one swift movement. He looked around and he saw the main desk, he looked at the lady behind it, she gave him a nod and he kept walking toward Obadiah's office. Tony walked up the stairs and he glanced to his right where there were numerous girls sitting in the many chairs. He noted that half of them didn't look too bad.
He got to the top of the stairs and he took a left and he walked toward the doors of Obadiah's office, they were closed. He probably had someone in there, being himself, he didn't care. Tony pushed the doors open and he saw Obadiah sitting at his desk and he saw the back of a girl's head as she sat in one of the chairs before the desk. Tony stopped walking for a second as he looked at the back of her head and at her red hair that was up in a bun. He blinked and he continued toward Obadiah's desk.
Obadiah looked a little annoyed, but then he saw who it was "The prodigy returns" he said happily standing to his feet.
Tony smiled "You look a little tired"
"I have been here since last night"
Tony showed his distaste for that with a hurt face "Office hours"
"Business running hours" Obadiah corrected.
Tony rolled his eyes slightly "It's good to see you Obi" he said as he reached him and embraced him. Obadiah patted him on the back and he looked at the girl he was talking to before the interruption. "Tony, this is Miss Potts"
Tony stepped back slightly and looked at her. He didn't react or say anything, he stared at her, her face was calm and she seemed to be waiting for him to leave. He made a small sound of interest and he took a seat next to her and kept staring at her with his fist under his chin. He looked at Obadiah "Continue"
Obadiah nodded and took a seat, he put his hands together and looked at Miss Potts. "You can see that we have a different type of work environment" He said, really meaning Tony.
Miss Pott's nodded "I think I can handle it" she said
Obadiah smiled "Well after a very long morning of interviews, I think we just found the one we wanted" He got to his feet and walked around the desk and walked over to Miss Potts. She stood and he offered his hand, she took it "Welcome to Stark Industries"
"It will be a pleasure to work with you Mr. Stain"
Obadiah smiled "I believe you have met your boss?"
Miss Potts nodded and raised her eyebrow slightly, she turned to Tony and he sat up slightly and his eyes shot upward, inclining that he was staring at her ass. She looked down at him "Ready to go when you are Mr. Stark" she said
Tony got to his feet and he looked at her and nodded "Miss Potts, would you mind stepping out so I can have a word with Obi in private?"
"Not at all" she said and walked away
The doors closed and Tony's smile went to a frown "Really?" he asked looking at Obadiah.
He shrugged "You came back to work here, and run it, you need a personal assistant"
Tony nodded and he lightly snapped his fingers "But that one?"
"Yes that one" Obadiah said taking a seat at his desk.
Tony sighed and rolled his eyes "Well aren't assistants supposed to be overweight and not hot looking?"
Obadiah laughed at him softly "You watch too many movies Tony"
Tony sighed "Well, I hope you're okay with her quitting after a few days, you know how it is"
Obadiah nodded "Yeah, I do. I think Miss Potts will surprise you"
Tony sighed and walked toward the door, "I'll try not to sleep with this one"
Obadiah "Like the other five you've had?"
Tony looked back at him "in my defense, they came onto me" he shook his head "and they get in the way of my work"
"You mean your basement working on your cars and loud music?"
"Yes"
Obadiah chuckled while shaking his head "Again, she will surprise you"
Tony took a deep breath and pushed the door open and he walked away. He was barely three feet out of the door when Miss Potts was at his side. She had a strange thing in her hands "You have an appointment at three" she said
Tony frowned "For what?"
Pepper looked at the paper "A Doctor's appointment, for, oh" she said
Tony sighed "By the way, I never work on a schedule"
"Well if you want to run a company…"
Tony turned and he stopped her, his face two inches from hers "I do not work on a schedule" he said again
She looked right back at him "If you want to run a company you do" her eyes giving him a commanding look.
Tony looked at her for a moment and he leaned away "Three you say?"
"Hmm"
He took a deep breath "Let's go, I don't want any hand holding though" he said as they began walking down the stairs.
"You're a big boy" She said at him
Tony didn't look back at her and he walked toward the exit and he saw Happy pull the limousine up. He smiled slightly.
A loud noise echoed throughout the emptiness and then everything shook. Tony opened his eyes and he was floating aimlessly in the darkness. He blinked and he looked around, he saw a pale light above him. He raised his head and looked to see what it was. He frowned slightly as he stared up at the large area that was like a mirror, but he could see through it. He saw a glimpse of red hair and he saw it was Pepper. Tony frowned, where was he? He felt something hit his back and he saw the mirror shake. Tony looked away from the mirror full of light and he looked around at the increasing darkness. He looked back up at the mirror and he saw a Doctor standing over him. Then a force that felt like he was hit by something heavy and his chest ached and he felt himself go upward and go toward the mirror.
Tony blinked slowly and he took a deep breath, but he didn't feel any air enter his mouth. He exhaled and no air came out of his mouth. He brought his hands up to his chest and he could feel the areas that were hit and they were sore and tight. He looked up at the mirror as the light had become brighter. Then he felt the pain again and he lifted higher into the air and went toward the mirror. Every time he felt the painful hit, he got closer to the mirror. Tony closed his eyes and he felt himself begin to fall backward. He opened his eyes and he stayed still in the air and didn't move. Tony took the breath of no air and he felt the pain again, the mirror grew closer and he could almost put his hand out and touch it.
Tony didn't know why he wanted to close his eyes, but he closed them and kept them closed.
Tony was sitting in the limousine and Miss Potts was sitting across from him, her eyes on the portfolio. Tony had what was left of his drink in his hand "I can assume that Obi told you what happened to the other five assistants that I've had?"
Miss Potts looked up from her portfolio "Yes" she said simply
Tony nodded "I won't blame you for resigning after a few days"
Miss Potts lowered the portfolio and closed it. Tony was amused by it and he waited for what she was going to say. "It'll take more than that to get rid of me"
Tony leaned forward "Really?" he asked
Miss Potts nodded, Tony stared at her and took a deep breath, leaning back against the leather seat. "What's your name?"
"Virginia" she said bluntly as she continued to look at the portfolio.
"Tony" He said
"I know who you are Mr. Stark"
"Anything interesting I should know about you?"
"I have worked my ass off to get where I am, so don't go thinking that I would ruin my chances by sleeping with you"
Tony chuckled "Good for you"
Pepper frowned at him "Were you hoping to sleep with me?"
"It happens with every assistant I've ever had"
"Pig" she said softly
"They came onto me" Tony interjected
"Before or after you made them horny?" She asked him bluntly
Tony pierced his lips together "Not my fault they got all hot and bothered easily"
"Easily?" she asked in utter annoyance.
"What can I say, I swoon the ladies easily"
Pepper chuckled "You swoon sluts and whores"
Tony chuckled "I think we'll get along just fine"
Pepper took a breath "Testing me Mr. Stark?" She asked looking up at him.
He stared right back at her and he noted how her eyes were beautiful, but also dangerous. "Why shouldn't I?"
She titled her head at him and gave him a look, he laughed at it "It is nice to meet you, Miss Potts" he said holding out his hand
She took it and she smiled "Call me Pepper" she said
Tony smiled and shook her hand, he put his arms open and leaned against the seat. He took a drink from his glass "You want one?" he asked
"I'm working" she said
"So am I" Tony said
"Yeah, but you don't care"
"True" Tony confirmed and he downed the rest of the drink.
Pepper shook her head at him, he smiled "Well since you're my personal assistant, you follow me everywhere"
"Yes but, I don't go into the bathroom with you"
"I am going to Florence this week end, care to join?" he asked
Pepper looked at him "Is it for business?" she asked
"For my personal business" he said with a smile that she didn't want to admit that she liked.
"I guess I'll have to go"
Tony clapped his hands together "Good, the loft there is luxurious"
Pepper took a deep breath "Not even the first day and you already can't keep it in your pants"
"Oh I can keep it in my pants, Potts" he said. As he leaned forward and his eyes gazed at her "It's all up to you if you want me to stay in them"
"Stay in them" She ordered
Tony nodded "If you wish" he said giving her a look that she wished she didn't like. Pepper took a breath "Hope you have self-control"
"Oh I do, it's all about your control"
Pepper looked at him and took a deep breath "There's a course on sexual harassment, should I schedule you a session"
Tony frowned "I get it" he looked out the window. Pepper looked at her portfolio and smiled at how she turned it around on him.
Tony glanced at her, he had no idea why he liked her, but he did.
Tony opened his eyes to the forceful pain and he went toward the mirror. He felt the burn of the hit and he blinked slightly and he felt his lungs were empty. He inhaled deeply, but there was no air. His heart would have panicked, but he felt nothing. His mind made him feel lost and he felt fear fill him. He tried to breathe again, but nothing. Tony smacked his chest, maybe there was something blocking his air way. He attempted to breathe again, nothing. His eyes widened a she felt himself suffocating. He gasped for more air, but there was none. He felt his head as it became very warm and his hands a feet went numb. He began to close his eyes as the painful hit came again. Tony opened his eyes and he flew forward and broke through the mirror.
Tony's eyes shot open and he gasped for air. He felt the cool air enter his mouth and flow to his lungs. He blinked and shuttered a she looked around. He was on a bed, and he was out of his suit. He looked around at all the relieved faces, he saw Pepper's among them. Tony put his head back into the pillow and breathed deeply. He closed his eyes and he opened them and Pepper was next to him. She put her hands on him, he almost jumped at her touch, but her warm hands made his heart slow down. He took less deep breaths as they customarily went back to steady breaths.
Pepper was crying, but smiling. He looked at her "What happened?" he asked
"You died" Sam said next to him
Tony looked at Sam, Tony heard the Doctor taking off his gloves "Like I said, you Avengers are going to give me a heart attack"
Tony chuckled "Potts" he said
Pepper put her hand on his face and he looked at her. He smiled "Hi" he said exhausted.
"Hi" she whispered back.
"We need to go for a very long drive" he said
Pepper nodded "At least you're yourself"
Tony and Pepper laughed slightly, Tony looked away and he saw Steve's face among the mass of people surrounding the bed. "Peter?" Tony asked
"Hi Tony" Peter said loudly
Tony looked down and he saw Peter with his ribs wrapped and his left side of his face was bruised, purple surrounded his eye and yellow was on the edges. Tony took a deep breath, Steve got a little closer as close as he could in a wheel chair. "How are you feeling?"
Tony sighed "Not bad, my chest hurts"
"I am to blame for that" the Doctor said
"Thank you" Tony said as he exhaled
"I would very much like not to do that again"
"Likewise" Tony stated.
"Mr. Stark" Vision said
"Yeah Vis?"
"I do believe you have work to do"
Tony looked over and he saw the shambles of his suit, Rhodey's and Peter's. Tony took a deep breath "I need a vacation"
Everyone smiled, Steve chuckled slightly and his face grew serious again "Sean got away?"
"Yeah, ran away like a little pansy" Tony said
"He did that after breaking your leg" The Doctor said
"Well, I hit his device, I don't know how good of a hit, but I hit it"
"Well let's not get too stuck in it, we all need time to heal" Clint said with an ice pack on his head.
Morse coughed slightly, she looked at them "Do I have finger marks on my neck?" She asked putting her head back so they could see her neck. There they were, red finger marks ran over her throat. Sam coughed slightly "yeah"
Morse shrugged "I've had worse"
Steve swallowed and looked back at Tony "I have people keeping an ear out for Niko, Yelena, and Sean. We'll know when they surface"
"The best thing we can do right now, is heal and prepare" Natasha said, she was standing next to Steve.
"Nat's right, heal up, then get ready. We haven't seen the last of Sean, or Niko"
Steve pushed himself backward and he turned. He wheeled himself toward the doors. Natasha watched him and followed. Clint kept his eyes on Natasha till she was out the door.
Natasha walked after Steve, she had to almost jog to keep up with him. Steve saw her come next to him "I am tired" he said
"I bet" she said looking at him.
They went to their quarters in silence. Steve placed himself next to the bed. Natasha went to help him up, but he waved her away. "I think I can do it" he said
Natasha nodded and she walked over to the dresser. She looked at all the small things that would be considered junk that lay upon it. She grabbed a couple of quarters and she rubbed her fingers against them. She set them back down and Steve pushed himself to his feet. He took a deep breath and he put his foot out and took a step. He almost stumbled, but he balanced himself and he turned around on his feet. He took a deep breath and slowly sat down on the edge of the bed. He sighed. "Easy" he said to himself
Natasha smiled slightly as she watched Steve reach down and begin to take off his boots. She would have helped him, but she knew he would want to try and do it himself. Steve pulled off one boot. He took a deep breath, his back didn't hurt anymore it was just stiff. Steve began to take off the second boot. He accomplished that and he tossed the two boots away. Steve slipped his socks off his feet. He took a breath and groaned softly as he got back to his feet. He grabbed the bottom of his shirt and he lifted it above his head and pulled it off.
Natasha watched him closely as he held the shirt in his hands, his pecks were very visible and his arms hid his abs. She kept her eyes on him as he moved, his muscles adjusting to every movement he made, how his triceps were twitched slightly as he tossed the shirt away. His eyes looked over at her and she kept her gaze on him. Steve took a deep breath as he stared at her in the dim light. Her cat suit hid her well in the darkness. He looked at her and he knew she was looking right back at him. They both stood there in silence, staring at each other, the weight of the recent events bearing down on them. Steve took a deep breath, she gasped slightly as she thought back to, seeing at him on that medical bed, with a tube down his throat. Wrapped in bandages from head to toe, his body looking broken.
His neck flexed slightly as he swallowed, he took another breath and he put his foot forward to take a step. He moved forward and put weight onto his foot, he felt his knees shake a little under his weight. He pushed off with his foot and he moved his other leg forward and he planted his foot. He held his weight and he slowly walked toward her. Natasha didn't move, she just stared at him in silence as he drew near. Her eyes watching him as if he might disappear. Steve got to her and he took one last step and his feet meet next to each other and he stood before her. This time, he was the one looking down at her. Her eyes shifted from his abs to his eyes, she blinked slowly. She swallowed and took a breath, the air was cold, and she could feel the heat radiating off of him.
Her hands almost shot outward to touch him, but she stayed still. Steve titled his head slightly and he moved his hand and he touched her cheek. His large palm covering half her face, his thumb was close to his hand, and his fingers ran around her ear and lightly touched the back of her head. Natasha stared up at him, and her eyes told him all he needed to know. She wanted him to kiss her, she wanted to feel him against her. Steve leaned in and she came the rest of the way and their lips met. They kissed tenderly at first, their lips slowly drew apart and his other hand went to her waist. Her hands touched his hips, they came together and kissed hard, their lips clasping together. Steve closed his eyes and his heart jumped at the very touch of her, he moved his hands down her arms and wrapped around her. She moved her hand up his back and rubbed against his shoulder. She could feel warmth rising within her.
Steve opened his mouth and her felt her tongue enter his mouth. He met her tongue with his with no hesitation. Natasha closed her eyes and moaned into his mouth as his lips rubbed against hers and his tongue wrapped and moved against hers. She took her lips away from his to breath, she looked up at him and his hands moved away from her. He gazed at her as his hand moved to the front of her cat suit. She looked down as his fingers grasped the zipper of her suit and slowly pulled it down. Steve swallowed in anticipation as he brought the zipper to the bottom. Her eyes lifted up and looked at him, making him feel warm and blood started to flow down south, far from his head. He took a breath and he put both his hands as either side of the opening in her suit and he pulled it off her.
She maneuvered her shoulder so it fell off of her in one swift movement. She was wearing her signature black bra. Steve looked down and gazed upon her body as her suit fell to her feet. His eyes moved up and he took in every angle and he saw the pulse in her neck beating quickly. He looked into her eyes and they were dilated. He put his lips on hers again, her hands wrapped around him a she pulled her close. Natasha exhaled as he moved his lips to her neck and lightly sucked on her skin. She looked at him as he moved to her collar bone. She ran her hand through his hair and she inhaled deeply as his hand grabbed her breast.
Steve moved his other hand down her back and he found her panties. He lightly ran his hand over her ass and he moved it back up and wrapped his arm around her. Natasha moaned as his lips moved back of her neck, it tickled but it made her feel hot and full of desire. She didn't check to see if it was okay with him, but she shoved him into the wall. He didn't show that he was upset by it, she could feel him touching her stomach. She looked up at him "I need a shower" she said
Steve watched her walk away and he closed his eyes, he wanted to be up for it. He heard the water turn on and he took a deep breath and slowly made his way to the bathroom. He entered silently, not even making a noise. He looked at the wall of fogged glass and he saw her naked form. He looked at the floor and he saw her bra and panties. He walked over them and he pushed his pants and boxers down. He opened the shower door and he felt the mist hit him, he shivered slightly, but he walked in fully and closed the door. He knew she knew he was there, but he didn't grab her right away. He stared up her legs and at her ass, he was tempted to reach out and grab it, but he didn't. He moved his eyes up her back and he stared into her red hair. He stepped forward and he would have surprised her by putting his arms around her if his member didn't poke her first.
She made a sound of approval as his member lightly tapped her ass. She looked back at him slightly, she was giving him a seductive smile that she saved just for him. He swallowed as he put his hands forward and placed them on her hips. His member moved between her cheeks and sat above her ass. She could feel him slightly twitching against her. Her body was already wet and smooth, she began to move her hips and she did a little dance for him and he rubbed up against her. He took a deep breath as her smooth skin ran against him. He sighed in pleasure and he moved his hands up and grabbed her breasts. Water splashed onto him from the shower head and he lightly moved his fingers over her nipples.
Natasha moaned as his fingers made her shiver. Steve put his body against hers and she could feel his chest rising and falling against her back. She smiled mischievously and she leaned forward and pushed her ass against him. He moaned in happiness, she chuckled slightly as she found his weakness. Steve wasn't going to let her have all the fun. He moved his hands away from her breasts and one moved to her pelvis. His fingers moved down and he found her and lightly began to rub his fingers against her. She loved the sensation, the feeling of his fingers massaging her. Steve smiled as he heard her moan, he rubbed harder and she gasped as his fingers made her shiver.
Steve took a deep breath, he couldn't take the pressure anymore, he wanted to put it inside her, but he waited for her to tell him to, he wanted to hear the desire in her voice. Natasha inhaled shakily as his fingers kept pleasuring her. She gasped as she felt the wave of pleasure come crashing down. She moaned loudly and came from his fingers. Steve knew he had made her come. He stopped moving his fingers against her lips and he put his middle and ring finger into her vagina. She gasped as she felt him touch inside her. He moved his fingers in her wetness and he found what he was looking for and he pressed against it and rubbed it roughly. Natasha's hand shot down to his and she almost pulled him out of her as she gasped in pleasure. She breathed shakily and she kept her eyes closed and he touched her again, this time more rough and she moaned loudly and she let a long sentence of Russian swear words out of her mouth.
Steve loved it when he got her to speak Russian, he pulled his fingers out of her and she looked back at him and he saw her eyes. The pleasure was all over her face, she wanted him, but he wanted to hear her say it. She blinked and took quick breaths "Steve" she complained
He took his hand away from her and she complained with a small sigh of annoyance. Steve turned her around and he slowly got down to his knees. He put his lips on her breasts and she moaned as his mouth lightly massaged her nipples. Her hand went through his wet hair, she closed her eyes as he moved downward. Natasha followed his head as it went lower, she moaned as his lips lightly touched her stomach. She opened her eyes and she looked down at him. Steve pulled his lips away from her smooth skin and he looked up at her. Water was flowing down her shoulders and small drips of water fell to his face from her wet hair. He put his hand to her and she gasped slightly and he rubbed her slowly. Natasha wanted him inside her, she wanted to feel him. Steve moved his arm and he went under her leg and lifted her thigh up. Her leg went over his shoulder and he looked at her, he pulled his hand away and placed his mouth against her.
Natasha gasped from his lips and tongue massaging her, she kept her eyes shut and she could feel her climax coming, she wanted him inside her now. She opened her eyes "Steve" she said
He glanced up at her, her mouth opened in pleasure "I want you inside me" she said softly, but her voice was heavy and full of desire. Steve stood to his feet and she looked at him as his hands moved around her nude wet form and he placed his hands on her ass. He kissed her passionately and he took his lips away from hers and turned her around. Natasha moaned as his hand rested on her lower back. She swallowed, then she felt him. Her mouth opened and she breathed sharply. Steve leaned forward and he put his head against her back and he took a few deep breaths. He moved his hands to her breasts and she moaned as he lightly massaged them. He took a deep breath and he kissed her back lightly and it sent a shiver up her spine and she moaned. Steve leaned back and he moved forward. Natasha breathed heavily as she basked in the pleasure, she closed her eyes and she focused on every little touch of skin, every breath; every moment.
Hill
With everyone else resting or being severely hurt, Hill noticed that Bucky was nowhere to be found. She left the Medical bay and went to go look for him. She figured he was somewhere alone, he liked doing that. The facility was lightly damaged, not the state it was the last time they fought in it. This time it was only broken windows and dented walls, not entire walls and floor collapsed. Hill walked down the hallway toward her office, it was her first guess to where he would be. She got to her office doors and she hesitated briefly before pushing the door open.
She walked in and found him sitting at her desk, his leg was laid out and resting on one of the chairs that were in front of the desk. Bucky opened his eyes and looked to see who it was. He saw Hill and he gave her a small smile "Hey" he said tiredly.
"Hey" Hill responded as she walked over to him. Bucky sighed "He had a good punch" he said lightly touching his face as it was bruised. Hill nodded and she sat on her desk, her eyes going over his injuries. Bucky put his head back "My leg will be fine Maria" he said
Hill blinked "I know" she said simply, she got close to him and she put her hand on his metal arm "Doesn't stop me from worrying"
Bucky looked up at her and smiled "Nice to have someone worried about you"
Hill smiled "I hate it"
Bucky showed his white teeth as he smiled and almost laughed. He kept looking at her, his eyes studying her face. Hill took a breath and moved, he removed his leg from the chair in response and he fought the temptation to wince in pain. Hill took a seat and she rolled herself closer to him. She leaned over and placed her head against his shoulder. Bucky wrapped his arm around her "I am reporting to the Helicarrier in a few hours" he said
Hill looked at him, slightly taking her head off his shoulder "Fury?"
Bucky nodded "Yeah, work" he said
Hill sighed "The usual"
"Yeah, I'm an S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent, not an Avenger. I am not needed here" he said looking around.
Hill took a breath "I know, I'm an S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent too you know?"
"Yeah I know, but Fury has you here, I'm needed somewhere else"
Hill placed her head back on his shoulder "When are we getting married? She asked
Bucky sighed "When we have free time" he said
Hill scoffed in an annoyed breath "Yeah, whenever that'll be"
Bucky glanced at her "Getting impatient I see" he smirked
Hill glared at him "Shut up" she said as a small smile came to her lips. Bucky laughed "I'll talk to Fury"
"Can't we just get married now?" she asked quickly
Bucky looked at her "Don't you want the whole things, the dress, the cake, the whole walking down the aisle?" he asked
Hill knew she did, but she wanted to marry Bucky much more "Those are just things, I just want to marry you"
Bucky chuckled "Okay, doesn't make too much sense, but okay"
"It doesn't have to be big, just a little party with us and the Avengers, we could have it at Stark Tower"
Bucky nodded and he was liking the idea more and more "I think we should all heal up before that happens."
Hill nodded "yeah, and you can do a few missions for Fury in the meantime, so he doesn't feel like he will lose you forever"
"I'm just another Agent" Bucky said
Hill shook her head "No, you are Bucky, your name is on the wall of valor. Fury values you."
Bucky was silent "I love you" he said
Hill smiled "I love you too"
They kissed softly and they came apart and Bucky took a deep breath. He looked forward "Gerald should be calling me soon, I had him look for Niko"
Hill sighed "yeah and there's the other problem"
"I think Niko is in hiding" Bucky said
"And how long would he be in hiding?"
"Who knows" Bucky said
Hill took a deep breath and closed her eyes "We'll get him eventually"
"Yep" Bucky said and he closed his eyes "I need sleep" he said
Hill opened her eyes slightly "Well you can sleep after you talk to Gerald"
Bucky sighed "Then I better sit up"
Peter
The next day…
Being home was one thing, to lie about what happened to him was another. He was sitting on the couch as Aunt May walked away to get him something to drink. Ever since he got home, she had babied him. Broken ribs, and a large bruise on your face would do that. Peter didn't mind though, everyone likes it when someone gets them something. In retrospect, the night before was insane, he almost died twice in less than a week. He had decided to give himself some time off so, he could actually heal. As soon as he was able, he would go back out and do what he loved.
Aunt May walked in with a glass of pop, she handed it to Peter. He took it and brought it to his lips to take a drink. He swallowed the fizzy liquid and set the glass on the coffee table. Aunt May grabbed the remote and turned on the TV, it was on the News; Aunt May has watched the whole thing on the TV the night before. There was a reporter on the screen and she was on the site of Sean's first strike. Next to a subway entrance there were flowers and pictures and letters. Peter glanced at Aunt May and she stared at the TV. The reporter started speaking "What occurred tragically just a few days ago, has brought New Yorkers together. The incident last night brings another story, two times the wanted vigilante known as Spider Man was in combat with this unknown gunman. This has brought many questions to New York, who was this man? And is Spider Man friend or foe?"
Aunt May put the remote down and looked at Peter, she sat down next to him. She put her hand on his face to inspect the bruise for the umpteenth time. Peter didn't try and fuss about it like he did the first few times. "I told you that city was dangerous, you need to be more careful"
Peter shrugged "A car usually doesn't come flying down onto the sidewalk"
Aunt May looked at him "Really, come on Peter, a car came down and pinned me to the sidewalk, how did you really get these injuries. Not to mention the others you have hid from me for a year"
Peter looked at her in shock, Aunt May sighed "I know when someone is hurt Peter Parker"
Peter sighed and looked at the TV as it showed a picture of Spider Man, of him. Aunt May watched him "So, what are you doing in that city, that every time you come home, you are bruised and bloody?"
Peter looked at her and he thought back to what Tony said to him. Peter didn't know if he wanted to involve Aunt May, he was starting to become big in New York and the spotlight was constantly looking for him. Peter stayed quiet and didn't answer her, Aunt May sighed "Felicia was here last night" she said, changing the subject.
"She was?" he asked
"Yeah, she watched the whole thing with me, and she seemed more upset than me watching Spider Man fight someone"
Peter took a breath as Aunt May looked at him, he stayed silent, but her eyes seemed to be saying something. Peter took a breath "Okay, need to tell you something, please don't get mad" he said quickly
Aunt May looked at him and nodded, Peter sighed "Okay, it's…um…difficult to say" he began
Aunt May kept listening, waiting for him to tell her what he wanted. Peter took another deep breath "Okay, okay" he said "I'm Spider Man" he said quickly and waited for her to yell at him.
Aunt May was silent as she processed what he said and it made so much sense now. She frowned "What in the hell were you thinking?"
Peter sighed "Long story" he said
"Well, I have times for it" Aunt May said crossing her arms. Peter took a deep breath "Well it started when I was bit by a spider"
Aunt May stared at him "A spider turned you into Spider Man?"
"It was a radioactive spider" Peter added quickly, like that was going to help her understand.
Bucky
Bucky was in Steve's office, they were both alone. Steve was sitting at his desk, he could walk now, not very fast, but he could. Bucky was sitting in one of the chairs in front of the desk. Steve looked up at him "So Niko is in hiding?"
Bucky nodded "Gerald's details match up, Niko is in hiding, where we don't know. But Gerald found a trail and he may be in Spain, but it's not hard enough to go into Spain and execute an operation there."
Steve nodded "Then we keep an eye out and an ear to the ground."
Bucky nodded "Yeah, Gerald also has information on Yelena"
Steve looked at him "Anything?"
"Yeah, she is off the grid too, I guess she is just going from safe house to safe house, she's not a threat at the moment either"
Steve nodded, he looked ta the report he was holding in his hands "What about Sean?"
Bucky took a long breath and sigh "We can't find him either, we don't know where he is"
Steve nodded "I can see our avenues for those three have been blocked for the time being"
"Yeah, Fury has decided to focus on other targets for a bit, I need to head back to the Helicarrier, this afternoon"
Steve rubbed his eyes "Most of us are hurt, so Fury won't have too much support from us"
"He knows, but he has me" Bucky said with a smile.
Steve chuckled "I would like to be kept in on the loop though"
"Of course Captain" Bucky said formally with a smile
Steve frowned "Okay, Sergeant"
They both laughed, Bucky nodded "I'll keep in touch"
Steve nodded "Might not see each other for a bit after the big day"
Bucky nodded "yeah, Stark seemed happy to throw a party"
"Tony's always happy to throw a party"
Bucky smiled "Well I look forward to seeing you and Natasha there, it would mean a lot"
"Why would I miss my best friend's wedding?" Steve asked
Bucky stood "You wouldn't" he said
Steve stood "I wouldn't dream of it"
Bucky watched Steve walk around the desk and they embraced. Steve patted Bucky on the back "Take care buddy, see you in a week"
Bucky sighed "Pepper is constantly asking me and Hill what we want"
"Sounds like her" Steve said with a nod. They came apart and Bucky nodded "See you punk"
Steve smiled as Bucky walked out of his office. He sat back down in his chair and his phone went off. He looked at it and it was Natasha.
Natasha- Dinner? Tonight, the diner?
Steve- Can't wait.
Steve put his phone on his desk and he smiled, he grabbed the report and began to read through it. He hoped the rest of the day went fast.