"Did Fury tell you about his granddad?" Spencer smirked as she leaned against Steve's beloved motorcycle the next day. Spencer had let Steve talk privately with her Godfather knowing that Fury would eventually tell Steve what was going on underneath SHIELD and why it was imperative to keep their secrets, well, secret. Spencer figured that Steve wouldn't be too happy about her knowing but honestly, she wasn't in her place to tell him in the first place.

Steve sent her a mild glare, "You knew?"

"About his granddad loving people but not trusting them?" Spencer played coy.

Steve stood in front of her with his arms across his chest, "Spencer," He warned letting her know that he was not in the mood for games at the moment, "I'm way too tired and irritated for the usual Spencer-ness sarcasm." Spencer deflated a little before standing up a bit straighter.

"Yeah, I've known but Fury made me swear not to tell you just yet, okay? Don't be mad at either one of us, okay? Those advanced hellicarriers are being made and modified to keep our people and planet protected. SHIELD would never use them to eliminate humanly threats even though that's how Fury made it sound like." Spencer told her best friend as Steve handed her his helmet, since he rarely used one despite Spencer's disapproval.

Steve heaved a sigh, "It's just a lot to take in. I feel like I can't completely trust Fury."

Spencer nodded in understanding as Steve swung a leg over his motorcycle and plopped down on the seat. Spencer follow his movements and nestled herself snugly against his back and wrapped her arms around his waist, "I know it seems like that and especially with Fury but he does what he does in order to keep our planet and people alive and kicking. He would never do anything that would fuck us over." Spencer told him confidently, "Except that one time he tried making weapons of mass destruction and tried blaming it on Thor."

Steve couldn't help but to snort as he kicked off the stand and revved his beauty to life, "I wanna go somewhere." Steve told her over the roar of the engine.

"Ooh," Spencer sounded excited, "Are you finally letting me take you to a strip club?" Spencer sounded way too excited and eager that it almost concerned Steve but it dismissed it because…well, this was Spencer.

"No," Steve sighed, "We're going on a field trip to the museum."

Spencer made a face, "A museum?" She didn't sound very eager and excited now which made Steve roll his eyes and chuckle lightly.

"Yeah, now, hold on." Spencer didn't need to be told twice and it wasn't long until they were zooming through the streets to Steve's destination leaving Spencer wondering what would spike Steve's interest enough to go to some old and boring museum. Thirty minutes later and Spencer was groaning.

"Are you serious…" Spencer muttered as she gazed up at the Smithsonian, "Steve, I love you, I really do, but why are we here?" Spencer questioned as Steve slapped on a baseball cap on his head which set Spencer off. Steve looked serious and almost…sad? Spencer reached out to gently poke his shoulder, "Hey," Her voice softer now, "Steve, what's wrong?"

Steve looked up at her with this strange look in his eyes, "I just want to see something." He admits quietly, "We won't be here long, okay? Just indulge me."

Spencer nods and takes off her helmet and sets on the motorcycle. The two superheroes do not take long in venturing inside the large museum and Steve is glancing around looking for something certain and tugs her along towards…the Captain America exhibit? Spencer looks up at Steve with confusion but the First Avenger isn't really paying her any attention and is instead gazing at the herds of people going up to the upper levels to his exhibit. Spencer remains quiet but her eyes stay trained on her best friends with worry.

They walk into the beginning of his exhibit which intrigues Spencer surprisingly. Steve is looking on with mild interest and a distant look in his eyes—perhaps he was living through his former life? Steve gazed at the screens and memorials on the walls with some sort of sadness and fondness. Spencer looked at the former Steve and how he had been before the serum, "You were adorable." Spencer mumbled feeling the utmost urge to protect the former and precious Steve.

Steve turned towards her, "Seriously?" He didn't look like he believed her.

Spencer towards her best friend with furrowed eyebrows, "Yes, I'm serious," She spoke slowly in a way that Steve knew very well—he had offended her, "Why would I lie about how adorable you were back then? You were and had I been born in that time era, I would've protected you at all costs." Spencer told him while she looked him dead in the eye despite their different heights.

In the background, kids laughed and giggled while parents snapped pictures. A strong, accented voice drawled over the overcome giving information about the First Avenger. Steve lowered his gaze to his shoes and apologized to Spencer, "I didn't mean to sound so harsh."

Spencer pursued her lips, "I guess since I love you I'll forgive you." Spencer smiled as Steve looked at her. Sometimes, it was hard to imagine that Steve managed to find such a loyal and quirky friend that actually cared for him…because of him and not who he had been. Talking to Spencer about his problems always came easily but some things…were harder to talk to with her.

Steve spotted a small kid gazing at them with wide eyes while all the other kids laughed and goofed around. Spencer followed his gaze and the kid's mouth dropped slightly. Spencer snorted while Steve put his index finger to his lips and silently told the kid to keep it a secret that he was there. The kid, still in a daze, nodded and Spencer winked at him before the two went further into the museum.

They eventually wandered into a larger exhibit where on a platform in the middle of the room stood the former uniforms of Captain America and his former team. Spencer gazed up in wonder at the six men that dutifully stood beside Steve during the war and wondered how hard it must be for Steve knowing that they were all gone but he continued to live on.

Spencer looked over at Steve and saw the face of someone who missed and longed for his former comrades. She reached out to gently grasp his hand and Steve looked at her with a quizzical look before giving her a thankful smile. Steve turned and caught sight of a familiar face that made his stomach squirm.

Spencer followed him to a screen of Bucky Barnes…Steve's old childhood best friend and right-hand man. She saw the sadness in his eyes as he gazed at the picture of his former best friend and it stung Spencer to see him with such an expression on his usually smiling face. She squeezed his hand and he began to trail off into another part of the exhibit.

They ventured into a room where it showed footage of Agent Peggy Carter speaking about Captain America and both took seats on the bench in front of the screen—beside them was a mother and her young daughter. Spencer stared at the woman that captured Steve's heart and still had his heart to this day. She was beautiful, Spencer thought softly, with her almost black pinned up curls and porcelain skin…no doubt wearing red lipstick that was iconic back in those days. Peggy held herself high and proud and spoke intelligently…no wonder why Steve loved her so fiercely.

Spencer, too interested in watching Peggy speak, didn't notice Steve fiddling with something in his hands. Spencer listened and felt her heart give into heartache because she could only fathom who Steve must feel in this moment…reliving these memories and seeing faces that were, well, dead and gone from this world. Well, except for Peggy. Peggy was still alive but old and fragile now.

Steve dropped off Spencer at their shared apartment stating he was off to some engagement, "Going to see Peggy?" Spencer decided it was time to let Steve know that she knew where he sauntered off to daily. Steve looked at her for a moment surprised before smiling sadly.

"I thought I was more secretive." Steve said softly.

Spencer grasped his hand, "You don't have to hide away that part of your life from me, Steve, I know I can't fully understand what you're going through but I can at least try. You can talk to me, ya know? I know I can't replace Bucky or your other comrades but…"

Steve shook his head, "You can't replace any of them because you're up there with them," Steve said softly as he smiled up at the young woman, "Spencer, you mean so much to me and I know with my entire heart that you would do anything to make me feel normal…but it's hard to talk about these things because despite how long it's been…it's still very fresh in my mind." Steve told her.

Spencer smiled and wrapped her arms around him and kissed his forehead, "Tell Peggy I said hi and I'm the new person who gets to babysit you now." Spencer playfully said to him. Steve held onto her for a few seconds enjoying her warmth and presence before letting her go.

"I will and she is eager to meet you." Steve smiled.

"Well, whenever you're ready to let me meet her." Spencer beamed back at him.

Steve nodded and kicked the stand off and sped down the road. Spencer watched him drive off with a small smile of concern before shaking her head and going into her apartment. "Well, let's see what we can do until Steve gets home." Spencer mumbled to herself as she went inside her apartment complex and towards her shared apartment with her best friend.

Cooper was there to happily greet her and she found a package from Tony—mostly dog food from the brand he was starting up. Tony had tested it out and was in the process of massive producing but he needed to be absolutely sure that Cooper would actually like the food first before spending it out through the country. "Look, baby," Spencer cooed as Cooper whined beside her, "Uncle Tony sent you his new dog food."

Spencer let her beast rip the box apart until he reached the dog food accompanied by dog toys and treats all by Tony's new brand. Spencer was honestly impress that Tony actually went through with his word on making a dog brand in his name and plastering Cooper's face all over. She couldn't help but to giggle at Tony's unhealthy obsession with her doggie. Seeing Cooper's food dish almost empty, Spencer decided why not feed Cooper the food he inspired Tony to make.

"Alright, buddy," Spencer mumbled going over to retrieve the large doggy dish, "Let's see if you like Tony's dog food." Spencer peered at the several eleven pound bags, all which were flavored Cooper's favorite foods, and selected gravy steak with carrots and pees. Cooper obediently sat down and waited for his food with his tail wagging a thousand miles per hour. Spencer set his bowl on the ground and Cooper remained looking at her with excitement. "Go on," Spencer smiled with a giggle, "Eat your food."

Cooper dived straight into the bowl and greedily began to eat. Spencer looked over the new toys and treats Tony had sent them and suddenly her phone was ringing before she got a chance to fiddle with the cool looking toys that looked pretty sturdy. Spencer dug around in her bag until she felt her phone and quickly answered, "I am pleasantly surprised, Tony." Spencer spoke with a grin.

Tony asked, "Jarvis just notified me that the package was opened, does he like the food or the toys or the treats?" Tony asked hurriedly and eagerly.

Spencer sat back down beside Cooper and laughed, "He seems to really like it and wow, the ingredients are pretty top notch," Spencer told him, "And you said you were selling for a decent price?"

"Yeah, I mean, I already make millions, if not billions, of dollars. I tried that Blue Wilderness crap and it was seriously way overpriced. I'm still consulting with Pepper on prices but she also agrees that we should target a medium price range." Tony babbled on cutely.

"Well, Cooper seems to enjoy his food very much. I mean, he's wagging his tail which I've never seen." Spencer told her close friend as Cooper barked in agreement, "Did you hear him?" Spencer giggled.

"Pepper, Cooper really likes the food," I hear Tony giggle to Pepper, "And the toys and treats?" Tony demands.

"I just literally opened the box and fed my dog, Tony; I wasn't even able to toy with the dog toys before you called." Spencer snorted as she looked at the array of balls, rope toys, Frisbees, squeaky toys (loads and loads of different squeaky toys since those were Cooper's favorites), and socks that Tony specifically made for dogs to chew on. Tony had told Spencer that he used a pheromone that would attract dogs to chew on those socks and not on human socks.

"I'm eager to hear about the doggy socks because we all know how Cooper loved to chew on my socks when I was over." Tony drawled, "Anyway, I don't hear Steve, is he there?" Tony asked.

Spencer got up and went to sit on the comfy couch, "Nah, he went off on an errand. I didn't feel like joining since we just got back from a mission early this morning." Spencer even gave a loud yawn, "It was our first mission together, how cool is that?"

"Very cool," Tony muttered before asking, "Okay, so, has he tried any of the toys now?"

"Tony, you just asked five seconds ago." Spencer deadpanned.

"Ugh, whatever, Pikachu," Tony muttered with disdain, "I'll call later to find out how he liked his toys and you better tell me!" Tony hung up rather rudely but that was just Tony. Spencer rolled her eyes and dumped the large amount of toys on the ground and plucked off the three bags of doggy treats and set them in Cooper's doggy cabinet by the front door.

"And I'm going to take a nap because I deserve it." Spencer mumbled moving Cooper's bowl to its original place. Cooper had already eaten half of the bowl and was now following her to her bedroom. Spencer and Cooper snuggled together on the bed and it didn't take long for both animal and assassin to fall asleep.

Spencer had nightmares again—the similar dreams almost every night. She would be back in her cell in whatever compound HYDRA had her in and there was no way of escaping, the jackass who experimented on her would taunt her mercilessly until he gave orders to the man whose face she could never see to kill her—always the same.

She rarely woke up screaming like she did when the first nightmare struck her but she woke up to Cooper whining softly. Spencer groggily got up and saw a dark mass entering her room, "Steve?" But it wasn't Steve and by the way Cooper was reacting, it was someone she knew. She rubbed her eyes and was surprised to see her Godfather.

"Nick?"

"Hey, sweet-pea," It was dark and already night, "I need you to do me favor." He coughed and Spencer was on her feet in seconds, "No, stay in bed," Nick told her strictly, "I'm fine…It's imperative that you listen to me, okay?" He whispered to her. Spencer lowered her gaze to see if he was hurt since she saw the blood on his face but she nodded when she didn't see any major injuries.

"Stay in bed with Cooper until Steve comes, okay? I'm going to play some music in a few seconds and I'll come right back, okay?" Nick told her in a voice that was just barely above a whisper, "I'll explain everything." Spencer nodded and quietly sat back down on her bed and ordered Cooper to stay on the bed too.

The canine whined almost too quietly but obeyed. Cooper knew something was wrong. Nick sauntered silently off into the living room and began playing Steve's record player and Spencer heard him shuffle around with her enhanced hearing before he came back into her room. He sat down next to her and said in a barely audible voice, "We've been compromised."

Spencer exhaled, "By who?"

"I'm not sure but I was attack earlier and barely managed to escape," He told her, "I need to talk to Steve before I'm able to move."

"What about Maria? What about my dad?" Spencer whispered with concern.

"I'm not entirely too sure about them, Spencer." Nick told her and that made her stomach drop, "I need you to try to go back to sleep until Steve comes back and until then...we can plan our next move." Nick murmured.

Spencer nodded though she doubted she could go back to sleep but she would try, "I have your weapons on your nightstand in case anything happens, okay?" He reassured her. She was quiet as Nick got up and went to sit in the living room to wait for Steve.

Spencer lied back down and her mind was racing with worry and urgency. She was worried for her friends and especially her father. She wanted so badly to text him but she knew it was a bad idea. She tried to settle her thoughts as Cooper curled up beside her. She wondered where Steve was and wondered if he was alright.

Going back to sleep was not an option.

Luckily, it wasn't long until Steve came home but he came in through her window. She sat up as Steve crept into the room and she met his concerned gaze. "Someone is here?" Steve furrowed his eyebrows.

Spencer nodded, "Nick." Spencer got up and beckoned Steve to follow, "Stay." She quietly told Cooper. She and Steve walked towards the living room to find Nick slumped into a chair in the corner. Steve looked at Spencer in bewilderment and looked at Nick with question.

"I don't remember giving you a key." Steve remarked.

Nick grunts and sits up a bit more in the chair, "You really think I need one?" Nick scoffed, "And besides, I'm here to see my goddaughter." Nick gestures towards Spencer. Steve looked at the young woman with confusion clearly written on his face.

"My wife kicked me out." Nick finally said.

"I didn't know you had a wife." Steve frowned glancing at Spencer for confirmation.

Spencer had a strange look on her face as Nick said, "There's a lot you don't know about me."

Steve frowned even more towards Nick, "Yeah, and that's the problem." Steve turns on the light and saw the state that Nick was in. Nick put his finger to his lips asking for silence before turning the light off again. Nick turned to the phone in his hand and typed something before showing it to the both of them.

EARS EVERYWHERE

Steve realizes that something is going on and Nick continues, "I'm sorry to have to do this, but I had no place else to crash." Nick types another message and shows it to them again.

SHIELD COMPROMISED

Steve's eyes widen slightly as the realization dawns on him how grave the situation was. Steve looks at Spencer and her expression is grave as well. "Who else knows about your wife?" Steve asked quietly.

"Just my friends." Nick replied getting up and showing them another message on his phone.

YOU, ME, AND SPENCER

Steve stares at Fury for a moment and before Steve could say anything bullets are hitting the wall behind Fury and Steve is grabbing Spencer and dragging her to the ground as her godfather cries out in pain. "Nick!" Spencer shrieked in horror as he falls to the ground. Cooper is barking from her bedroom and she's thankful she made him stay in the room.

The bullets sound incredibly heavy as they went through and into her godfather. The bullets stop for a moment and Spencer and Steve are quick to grab Nick by his arms and into safety behind the counters of their kitchen. "Nick, oh my god," Spencer repeated in panic as she tried to apply pressure to the wounds but he had been hit too many times and the bullets had not been small.

"Stay here with him," Steve ordered about to go after whoever had shot at them but Nick latched onto his arm tightly making Steve look down at Fury.

Nick held something out towards Steve—a USB drive. Nick was coughing up blood and Spencer felt tears stinging in her eyes as Nick told them "Don't trust anyone!" Nick coughs and Steve pockets the drive into his pocket as someone kicks down the door.

"Captain Rogers? Spencer?" A familiar voice calls out for them.

"Nick," Spencer sobs, "Hold on, okay? I can get you help."

Spencer could hear Steve and apparently the nurse from across the hall speaking and it turns out that Kate is actually Agent 13 and she was assigned to protect the both of them. "On whose orders?" Steve demanded angrily.

"His." Agent 13 gestured to Nick.

Spencer was leaning over him, crying. Agent 13 leans over Nick and checks his pulse and pulls out a walkie talkie, "Foxtrot is down and unresponsive. Send EMTS." Kate ordered as Spencer looked up at Steve.

"Do we have eyes on the shooter?" A voice asked.

"Tell him I'm in pursuit." Steve states.

"We're in pursuit." Spencer snarls.

SURPRISE UPDATE! :D I think I might be getting into the grove of updating regularly! Sorry for any errors and also, I thought it over and decided that most likely I will put Spencer on team steve BUT i am adding a plot twist that I've had since I started this story which you guys will hopefully enjoy! I'm so excited for the future of this story and I cannot wait for Infinity Wars to come out this year!

So, how do you guys think Spenecr will react to seeing Bucky?