Chapter 7

By: MysticFantasy

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The sound of a child laughing filled the air and made the atmosphere of happiness grow.

"Daddy!"

"Come on, James." Steve encouraged as he knelt and held his arms out toward his toddler son. The young boy laughed as he hurried over and was picked up and lifted into the air by his father.

The soldier brought his son into his arms and hugged him lovingly. He smiled more when he felt James' tiny arms wrap around his neck.

He pulled back after a moment and right away noticed something different about his son.

His blue eyes now held a look that said he had seen more than he should at his age and that he also seemed older than he really is.

"Dad...dad..."

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That voice...Steve thought as he felt himself slowly start to regain consciousness. It sounds so familiar but it's different somehow.

The soldier moved his head to the side in an attempt to try to wake up quicker and get the feeling back in his entire body.

Finally, he was able to open his eyes.

His vision was completely clouded and he had to blink several times to get it to clear up. He was aware of the chill that was in the air along with the silence.

Well, it wasn't silent for long.

"Dad."

That voice. Steve thought as he leaned to the side and against something solid. He brought a hand to his head as he felt the haze start to fade from his mind.

When it was nearly completely clear, he opened his eyes again and quickly spotted a young red haired teen standing a few feet.

The super soldier felt his eyes go wide with curiosity and shock. He slowly stood on his own, his eyes never leaving the teenager.

The boy looked so familiar.

That red hair, those blue eyes...It couldn't be. Could it?

"James?" he half whispered, his voice still not fully functional.

The young teen smiled fondly at him and Steve lightly smiled in return. He felt his heart start to pound and fill with joy when James rushed over and threw his arms around him.

Steve smiled as he wrapped his arms around his son.