Yaaay! So this is the LAST chapter of the fic! I never imagined going this far, really. So, as it is the last chapter, It'll be longer than usual, because there are a lot of things to include here, okay? It might be boring to you, so I'm sorry! It's been a great time, writing this and seeing your comments, I loved them! I'll continue writing, don't worry. Maybe one-shots or something. Nevertheless, if you want to read shorter fics you can follow me on Tumblr: betweenartandbooks.

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PS: Warning, there's some smut in here.

Alice was sitting on a bench inside the room. It was one the jet had and it seemed like the one The Avengers could use to heal someone. She sighed and touched the notebook she had in her hands. In her mind, she still had the moment in which Rhodes was falling to the ground. Her eyes got teary and her hand rubbed them to erase it. All the answers they needed were there, inside Elise's notebook. Alice was sure that her writings would contain the clue to eliminate Bucky's whatever Hydra had put inside his brain decades ago. She sighed again and opened it.

The notes were written in Elise's code, the one she used when she wanted nobody to read her personal thoughts. She was clever, thought Alice. She had fought during the WWII so she was used to encrypt everything to protect it from strange eyes. But Alice had learnt it by herself when she thought nobody was watching her. Her eyes went from one page to another, in which Elise explained the process Hydra had done to implant those things inside Bucky. Then, the method they used to wake up the Winter Soldier. Her eyes went to that Russian words that would make Bucky a killing machine. Then, she found that Elise was working on a counter-mesure to eliminate that. ut it was incomplete, as she had to stop working on it. Alice supposed that was when Elise had to run away from Siberia.

At the end of the notebook, she found an old enveloped with her name written on it. It was Elise's handwriting, so curvy and elaborated. People used to say it seemed Victorian calligraphy. Alice took it and found a letter inside it. She unfolded it and took a deep breath, looking around her to make sure nobody was by her side. It was something she had to do alone.

Dear Alice,

It's been several years since you left this house and I miss you terribly. But, above that, I don't regret you escaped. Actually, it was the best thing you could do. I understand your disappointment as you knew why Lily and I trained you. I totally understand it. We should have told you why. And there's the truth, my dear princess, even though if you're reading this, it means I won't be with you anymore.

The man you have seen in pictures your whole life was the love of my life. His name was James Buchanan Barnes and was a soldier during the War. I met him and Steve thanks to Peggy and we all became friends. At the beginning I didn't want to fall in love with James, my dear. That world was not made for women who knew what they wanted and were not afraid to get it. Although this has not changed too much these days. I didn't because he used to flirt with all the girls, but inside that mask, there was a sensitive man who loved me too. It wasn't a long relationship. I think we couldn't call that a relationship neither. Because he left us. He was taken from his life, his friends...and me. I didn't want to accept that James Barnes was dead. Peggy told me that I had to continue with my life. (You'll remember that she had lost Steve too)

But I couldn't. Something inside my mind told me that Bucky was alive. And I was right. Several agents in SHIELD were telling stories about a ghost. An incredibly trained assassin who worked for Hydra. Those rumours followed me for decades. Until one day that Peggy came to my house. I hadn't married Robert yet. She wanted to convince me to come back to SHIELD. And she did, more or less. I came back because several agents I worked with made a folder with all the information about The Winter Soldier. The one that I'm sure you read.

He became a legend and I was sure it was Bucky. Don't ask me why, but I knew it. I spent years investigating about it until one day, he attacked one of our points in Finland and I went there. People in SHIELD didn't believe me, so I decided to do it by myself. They accepted me to be undercover in Hydra with several targets, none related to the Winter Soldier.

I did it. I was inside Hydra and I saw it with my own eyes. Bucky was alive but he wasn't him anymore. I spent years there, undercovered, studying their methods and skills. I reported it to SHIELD but I couldn't unravel Bucky's. I wrote on it in my notebook. I created a method to erased whatever they put inside his brain. Several words related to our past, but it is not complete yet. You can investigate it or give this to Tony. He'll know what to do.

Whatever you do, Alice, I'm sorry about this. I spent years away from my family, my own daughter. From you. I lied to you and hid the truth and yet I know you still love me. I'm sorry Hydra had our family in their archives. I think I may have ruined your life forever. But, my dear, don't run away. Don't make the same mistakes I did. You have people by your side that love you. Tony, Steve, Peggy. Don't do that to them.

Whatever you decide to do, I'm so proud of you, Alice.

I love you.

Elise.

PS: Forgive me.

Alice noticed the tears rolling down her cheeks and she wiped them away with her hand. Those words were the only remain of her grandmother. She had run away and Elise still loved her. She put away the letter, keeping it inside her bag when somebody knocked at the door. Alice jumped as she didn't expected nobody and raised her eyes, watching as Bucky was staring at her worryingly.

"Oh, God, Alice!" He ran to her side and cupped her face in his hands, cleaning the tears with his thumbs. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah..."She laughed softly and shook her head. "It's just...a stupid thing"

"You can tell me"Bucky sat down by her said and held her hands between his, smiling.

"I found a letter from Elise inside the notebook. It was just emotional. I'm sorry"

"It's okay" He answered kissing his forehead and hugging her. "I'm sure she is proud of you right now" Alice nodded and placed her head on his shoulder, hearing Bucky singing a lullaby in Russian. Her eyes closed as she listened to that beautiful melody when something clicked inside her head. She moved away and stared at him.

"Elise used to sing me that"

"She taught me this song in Siberia. When I was in my room, being the Winter Soldier, she sang this to me" They both remained silent until he spoke again. "Is there something in the notebook?"

"Elise tried to understand what Hydra used to...well"She blushed and Bucky nodded, smiling slightly before she continued. "She was creating another method using words too. Words that were important for you. There are some as "Steve" "James" "Brooklyn" but she couldn't complete it. Maybe if we finish all this madness Tony will be able to investigate this" Alice noticed that Bucky's eyes were now full of hope and she smiled, feeling her heartbeats speeding up. Bucky smiled back and kissed her.

His lips were soft and delicate against hers and Alice's hands travelled through his hair, pulling it a bit which caused Bucky to groan. Her right hand was in his neck, deepening the kiss while the other one tugged his shirt, pushing Bucky against her body to feel him as close as possible. He separated first, catching his breath until his lips were on her collarbone, kissing and sucking. Alice moaned and grabbed his hair. Bucky's blue eyes fixed on her with a scary gaze.

"I could harm you. I shouldn't do this...I..."Her fingers placed on his lips, shushing him.

"Buck, we don't do anything you don't want, but you have my consent if you want to continue"

He swallowed and his hands travelled to the hem of her shirt and inside it. Alice shivered when she felt his touch on her bare skin and bit her lip. Bucky touched her right nipple until it was sore and kissed the other through her clothes. Your hands travelled to his trousers and unzipped them. Then Bucky lifted her and Alice lied on the bench, staring at him. His left hand went to her core, touching it above her panties and she moaned, biting her lip and feeling her arousal. He muttered something in Russian and Alice felt his fingers touching her clit, which made her to close her eyes as he continued touching his bundle of nerves, building her orgasm. When she thought she would reach it, Bucky suddenly stopped and smirked at her as she was frowning. He took himself in his hand, placing the tip on her entrance. She panted and grabbed his shoulders, looking at his eyes. When he entered completely, she whimpered and kissed his jaw, biting his earlobe. Bucky began a slow pace which caused Alice to push him with his ankles. He understook and moved quicker and deeper, causing Alice to scream his name. She could feel herself stretching around his length and she knew they would last longer. Bucky's metal arm began to touch her clitoris and Alice let herself go in the pleasure, being followed by him.

"Дорогой (My dear)"

She watched as Steve and Bucky were talking and smiling and felt her heart fluttering. It was incredible for her to see them reunited after everything they had gone through. And maybe, after all this thing, they could be the friends they used to be. Steve turned to her and smiled, nodding his head.

"Time to go"

They landed on the cold surface and began to walk to the building. Alice felt Bucky's metal arm touching her hand before walking behind Steve. She shivered due to the low temperatures and continued walking. The door was opened and Bucky took his gun, pointing in front of them. Alice remembered Elise and she muttered This is for you, Nana before going inside.

The place was dark and full of dirt and damp spots. Steve and Bucky walked together and she was behind them. She could fight, yes, but she wasn't a super soldier. And she didn't have a shield or a metal arm. A noise was heard behind them and Alice was pushed behind Steve and his shield. All the eyes were placed in a door that was being opened and Alice felt a lump on her throat. She let a small moan go when she was Tony using his Iron Man suit.

"Tony" She ran to hug him and felt his arms around her body. It was a familiar feeling and she remembered herself as a nine years old playing with him. "You're here"

"Yeah, it's seems I'm not as stubborn as you say"

"Well, we'll see that" You smiled and walked away watching as Steve and Tony stared at each other.

"You were right about it..."

"I'm glad you're here Tony"

"Manchurian Candidate, you're killing me. We're on a truce. Put the gun down" Alice smiled to Bucky and he obeyed, snoring.

All of them continued their way until they reached a room in which there were several tanks. Inside them, human were asleep, or that was what it seemed, as all the glasses had a bullet hole on its surface. Alice looked at the others frowning and she could see in Bucky's eyes that he shared her thoughts. Something strange was happening there. She noticed that chair in which Bucky had been brainwashed and felt her eyes getting teary. A voice was heard suddenly and all of them turned to a small window, watching the man who faked being a therapist. Zemo.

He began to speak, mostly at Tony and Steve, who looked at each other. Zemo was ironic and seemed to be enjoying the show. He was happy he could tear the Avengers apart. His eyes fixed on her and Alice could see a small curve in his lips.

"Miss Baker. It's a pleasure having you here knowing that James is here too. He will be a witness of your reaction"

"What are you talking about?" She said moving to the bunker in which he was hidden.

"Oh, James...Didn't you tell her?"Zemo clicked his tongue and pointed at a screen. "Bad boy. Don't worry, Alice. You can see it"

The video was in HD and she recognised Elise's home in England. She knew she had cameras to record everything. Suddenly she felt her legs shaking and a lump in her throat as she heard the cars going through the streets. The light of the porch was lighted up and it could be heard a song she recognised. Elise used to play it almost once a day. Steve frowned recognising the song and Bucky's face was pale. The sound of a motorbike broke the silence and Alice saw a man with long hair staring at the window. The camera didn't show his face and he entered through an open window. Alice blamed Elise and she remembered what she had written in the letter. Forgive me. Did it mean that Elise knew she would die? Voices were heard, but were not loud enough to be recorded by the camera. Then, the noise of a gun being shot. Alice placed her hands on her mouth and shook her head, tears running down her cheeks. The man went out and at that moment, she saw Bucky's face.

"NO!"She shouted and stared at Bucky, who seemed frozen, looking at the screen. "SHE LOVED YOU. HOW...?" She ran her hands down her hair and began to walk through the room while Zemo spoke.

"This is not over"

Then the screen began to show another video with a date at the bottom. December 16, 1991. She recognised that date as the date Tony's parents died. His eyes were fixed in the screen and they all observed as Bucky killed them. They could even hear Howard's voice whispering Sergeant Barnes? before he killed him. Alice's gaze went to Tony, whose chest was moving fast. He looked at Steve.

"Did you know?"

"I didn't know it was him..."

"Don't shit me, Rogers! Did you know?"

"Yes"

Then, Tony hit Steve on the face, making him to fall on the ground. Alice screamed and ran to protect Bucky with her body. She knew Tony wouldn't harm her. He raised one of his blasters and pointed at them. Tony spoke and his mouth sounded muffled behind the helmet.

"GO ALICE!"

"IT WASN'T HIM, TONY! JUST PLEASE, GO AWAY!"

Tony growled and pushed Alice, making her to hit the wall behind them. Bucky tried to move and help her but Tony began to chase him so he ran away. Alice groaned in pain and she saw Steve standing up and running to her after grabbing his shield. She moved her hand and shouted.

"NO, GO TO GET BUCKY. HE'LL KILL HIM!"

Steve doubted but he nodded to Alice, running away to where Bucky and Tony were fighting. She stood up slowly before feeling a gun pointing at her back and an arm grabbing her elbow. She felt someone's breath near her ear and tried to escape, just to feel that person grabbing her strongly.

"Don't do anything stupid"

Zemo's voice didn't admit replies and Alice obeyed, watching as Bucky was running away from Tony as Steve was making his way harder so his friend could escape. Her whole body ached due to the hit and the lack of sleep of the last days. She walked to the exit with Zemo as the men didn't notice anything, being busy trying to escape or kill the other. The last thing she heard was Tony asking Bucky:

"Do you even remember them?"

"I remember all of them"

That made her heart to break.

The cold wind of Siberia hit her face as she walked with Zemo still grabbing her. At least the gun wasn't pointing at her anymore. He sat on a rock and made her do the same. She had a lump in her throat as the video was still in her mind. Bucky had killed Elise. No, she thought shaking her head, it wasn't him. It was The Winter Soldier. A few steps were heard on the snow and she turned to see T'Challa, leaving his mask on a rock. He smiled to calm her and she nodded.

"Is this all you wanted? To see them rip each other apart?"

"My father lived outside the city, and I thought we would be safe there. My son was excited. He could see the Iron Man from the car window. I told my wife, "Don't worry. They're fighting in the city. We're miles from harm." And the dust cleared, and the screaming stopped. It took me two days until I found their bodies. My father still holding my wife and son in his arms... And the Avengers? They went home. I knew I couldn't kill them. More powerful men than me have tried. But if I could get them to kill each other... I'm sorry about your father. He seemed a good man, with a dutiful son"

"Vengeance has consumed you. It's consuming them. I'm done letting it consume me. Justice will come soon enough"

"Tell that to the dead" Zemo left Alice and she screamed as he was pointing the gun to his mouth. T'Challa grabbed his arm and neck and stopped him

"The living are not done with you yet"His dark eyes went to Alice who was fallen on the snow. "Go. Save them. Tony won't listen. Go!"

She nodded and stood up, running away to the building. She heard the noise of the shield and the iron suit being beaten. She hoped they were still alived and reached them, watching the scene. Bucky was on the floor, fallen and Alice saw his metal arm ripped off his body. She shouted his name and kneeled near him, caressing his face.

"Alice..."

"Shh. It's okay, Bucky"

"Stay down. Final warning" Tony said pointing to Steve.

"I could do this all day"

They began to fight as Alice tried to calm Bucky, who was staring at the scene with terrified eyes. She knew what he was thinking. That he was guilty of everything. She took his hand and pressed it, forcing him to look at her eyes. Her sweet voice began to sing that russian lullaby as if around them they weren't fighting. Alice raised her head to see Steve dropping his shield on Tony's body. She froze and remember that if Tony still had the arc reactor on his heart, he would be dead at that moment. Steve stood up and helped Alice to raise Bucky, who seemed tired and weak.

"That shield doesn't belong to you. You don't deserve it! My father made that shield!"

Steve sighed and dropped the shield walking away with Bucky. Alice moved her head and shared a last gaze with Tony.

"I'm sorry. I love you, brother"

"Are you sure you want this?"

"Until they don't discover what I have in my mind, I'm dangerous for everybody. I can't trust my own mind. That's the best" Steve nodded and Bucky stared at Alice, who walked to him slowly, looking at him straight in the eye.

"It seems you're an expert leaving Baker girls, huh?" Both laughed and she swallowed, touching his cheek. "You don't have to do this"

"I know. But I want to" He place his right hand on Alice's neck and pulled her into a sweet kiss. She began to cry and his thumb cleaned his tears. "Will you wait for me? I can dance with you"

"Don't be late" She said laughing.

After that, both, Steve and Alice watched as the machine froze Bucky again. She swallowed and felt Steve's hand on her shoulder nodding at her. She smiled slightly and walked near the window, where King T'Challa was.

"You know if they find out he's here, they'll come for him"

"Let them try"

Future.

Alice ran down the rooms to the laboratory where the machine was. It was an emergency and everybody was getting prepared. She was except for something. She entered the room and saw Bucky on a gurney, being controlled by several doctors and doctors in Wakanda investigated Elise's notebook until we created a new combination of words to erased what Hydra put inside his mind. The last word was Alice.

His pulse was steady and his eyes opened, staring at Alice. He smiled and she smiled back, approaching the gurney. His left hand had been replaced with another made of vibranium and he seemed like a child watching at it.

"It's beautiful"She said touching it while smiling.

"Just like you" He moved and pressed his lips against hers before Steve came in wearing his Captain America suit. They both looked at them and Bucky asked. "What do we do now?"

Alice took his left hand smiling and staring at him.

"We fight"