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The House in the Field

Brutal and Personal

Training room when everyone is asleep.
-A
Steve sat up quickly as he took a deep breath of air as though he’d not had any for years. He felt his shirt cling to his chest as he looked down, his hand running over his chest as he shook his head. It was just a dream he thought as he ran a cool hand over his face turning to look at the clock when he noticed the plain white paper with the words written on it. He shivered at the thought of the dream he’d just had studying the note. He looked over at the clock to see 04:00 in the green lights sighing he swung his legs from the bed and placed an unsteady foot on the soft carpet getting himself out of bed and making his way down to kitchen for a glass of water trying to think of a rational excuse for why he was having Deja vu over the note. He decided that he’d seen the note, placed it on the bedside table and fell asleep waiting for the others to go to bed. He grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge as he leant against the worktop taking in the peace and quiet of the usually hectic building. He heard soft grunting coming from the training room and remembering the note he made his way down the stairs slowly ensuring no one was following him. He saw her there the target all set up as she worked on the drill he’d taught her in the morning. She was hitting with more force than she had done when she was punching him and for that he was happy about.

“You came.” She mumbled breathlessly as she turned round to face him. He came further into the room closing the door silently as she too closed the gap between them.
“What’s going on Ava?” He asked carefully, trying not to look too defensive but his dream and Sam’s warning ringing loud in his head.
“I trust you. I need to know you trust me too?” She bit her lip looking up at him, his eyes trained on her face. “We both know one of us is going to die at the end of this.” She whispered, “They’ve sent him after you because they only knew about you. Now that they know about me they know they have more leverage over him. Tony and I found files that they’ve been keeping, they have an extensive one on me and my skill set.” She bit her lip before continuing, “He said something weird back at the house, he said he could probably rip my spine out. The Winter Soldier isn’t trained for that, or at least I thought he wasn’t but there were videos of him doing just that, along with hearts. They’re going to make him choose between us and that’s going to be the chosen method. Its brutal and personal.” Her eyes were welling with tears as she fought to hold them back. “I can’t let that happen. If it does they have him under their control forever, he’ll want to be brainwashed. I promised to keep him safe and that’s what I intend to do. He’s going to choose between us and I know he’s going to choose you.”
“You don’t know that. Ava you’re his wife.” Steve tried his best, scared that he knew what was next.
“This isn’t a pity party Steve. I’ve accepted this long ago that if this day should come you’d be saved. It makes sense on every level, your both extraordinary men and you’re the symbol for hope and morality and all things good. I’m a morally flexible nobody. I’m ok with this decision Steve, but, I need you to promise me something.” She looked up with him, seriousness washing her face.
“Anything.” He looked down at her.
“You take my body and you bring it here to Stark. No one else is to have it; Bucky isn’t to see it. I want Stark to have it. He’s been using my DNA to find a cure for the serum, to help healing and aging in others, I want him to have my body. Promise me.” She grabbed his arms to show she was desperate to hear him promise.
“I promise Ava; it’s not going to come to that though. I have every faith in Bucky doing the right thing.” He told Ava as she smiled sadly, tears falling free now.
“He will be doing the right thing.” She whispered before hugging the Captain. “Stark gets my body.” She whispered in his ear before walking out of the room leaving the Captain stood there alone and a little relieved that his dream didn’t come true.

The next morning there was little in the way of conversation, everyone knew what was about to go down and they all knew they needed time for themselves. Tony and Steve went over the plan one final time until them words were uttered “suit up.” Steve spoke as everyone looked around at each other. They walked to their rooms; Bucky and Ava in the first, Wanda next, Sam then Steve as they all got into their ‘super suits’ that Tony had been tweaking all night. He’d provided Bucky with bulletproof armour and plenty of places to store his guns and knives. He’d got Ava utility belt of sorts that allowed her to keep a gun and knife tucked away safely as well as the microchip that she would download the data on to. “Doll.” Ava heard from the other side of the room as she turned to face Bucky. “This might be a little too late, but, I need to tell you.” He started as he walked over to the door and closing it quickly as she watched him intently. “I love you. I’m going to protect you out there; I’m going to fight for you.” He whispered as she closed the gap smiling sadly.
“I love you too James.” She whispered leaning up to kiss his soft lips, savouring the moment she knew was going to be her last. “You do what needs to be done you understand? You fight for yourself, you fight to survive ok?” She whispered on his lips resting her forehead on his as her hands stroked his cheeks softly. “Forget about me and Steve, if you don’t survive then this whole mission is pointless.” She whispered kissing him over and over as he pulled her hips closer to his, holding her against him.
“I promise once this is over, I’m going to take you on a proper honeymoon.” She felt his smile on her lips as she melted into him before the door opened slowly revealing a blushing Captain.
“Time to go.” He mumbled as they pulled away nodding.

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Comments

Love this story! I can't wait to see what happens next!

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10/2/16