A Fellow Trigender

I'm out, I'm proud, and adore Marvel Stuff! They/Them pronouns! Ask me anything, I don't mind!

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My Blog and Rules!

I figured I should make a few rules here when interacting with me. This is my ask blog, but I also love to RP with other marvel blogs! I make marvel posts about anything that comes to mind, little prompts for people to see and enjoy, or potentially get inspired to make funny or awesome fanfics from!

As for me, I'm just a local Trigender user on Tumbler. Enjoying my time here and all that. ALSO! IF YOU ARE A MINOR, DO NOT INTERACT PLEASE!

Yall can come in for the content, but I am not going to reply to anyone who is under 18. Sorry.

As for rules of my blog, here they are!

1.) All questions should remain polite and non-NSFW content. Keep it relatively clean, though you can cuss in the questions as I don't care about swearing.

2.) For my marvel prompts, you are welcome to take inspiration from it and create fanfics from them, all I ask is that I be tagged so I can read the art you guys can make.

3.) For people who want to RP with me, I am always up for marvel RP. Only Marvel though, as it is my comfort universe and I adore it too much to RP anything else.

4.) Don't disrespect Loki in this blog household. Loki is a precious bean and is the most adorable in the universe. Tied with Peter, Ms Marvel, and the other young Avengers. They are adorable and shall hear no slander.

5.) Any trolls in my inboxes will get blocked or ignored, I will not deal with it. I already have an annoying older sibling, I don't need any extra shit.

6.) Be respectful to each other, and if you start a marvel fight in the comments or thread I will not interact. But I will be watching with popcorn.

Besides that, you all are find to mingle about and enjoy my blog how you like. There is also cookies and donuts by the door, plus drinks. Have fun!

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¡HAPPY PRIDE!

Happy Pride month!!!!

Sorry I have not been posting much marvel content lately, I have been hit with a new hyperfixation: Dragon Ball. My ADHD is hooked so I will either be posting Marvel content later when the hyperfixation comes back, or might post DBZ posts here if you guys would like that too! Anyway, enjoy the month fellow guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!

:D

[merrygohop]

"imagine yamtien... yuri..."

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Marvel Prompt~ :D

*Zombie Apocalypse had begun, the world in shambles.*

Thor: *Frantically looking for Loki*

Loki: *Turned already* Grrr...

Thor: *Sad and horrified* LOKI!

Loki: *Pokes Thor with dagger like a stick.*

Thor: ...

Loki: ...

Thor: *Relieved* Oh thank the Norns, you are still my annoying ass brother.

Loki: *Continuing to poke Thor with his dagger, groaning happily.* Grrr!

~~Later~~

Tony: Thor, why do you have your zombified brother following you like that?

Thor: Cause even as a zombie, all Loki wants is to stab me.

Tony: ... So basically he is just normal?

Thor: *Smiling and patting Loki's head.* Yep, still my little brother. He just eats brains now.

Tony: ...

Thor: ...

Tony: You can feed him Hydra agents and other zombies, but that's it.

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Marvel Prompt~ :]

Loki: *Disguised as snek*

Thor: *Minding his own business*

Loki: Hisssss

Thor: Aww, danger noodle! *Picks up snek*

Loki: *Bites Thor's arm*

Thor:...

Loki:...

Thor:...

Loki:...

Thor: *smiles at Loki.* Aww, my brother is a danger noodle!

Loki: *Hisses happily*

Ten minutes later...

*Thor, hugging snek Loki, pouting at Tony.*

*Tony yelling at Thor for allowing Loki to bite the other Avengers, being the mom of the group. Snek Loki looked scolded.*

[under0-0s]

Lennon peaks in through a tear of the universe, tail wagging, giggling their demented laugh.

"Did I hear my favorite genius is back!? Does that mean I can come back to bother you again!?"

Their wings fluff in excitement, as their halo was burning brighter from the joy. They also seem to be holding a gift box that was suspiciously large...

"...Tell me there is not a raccoon inside it or I am going to ask Strange to woo you into another dimension because I remember the goose incident and I do not want that happening to my lab again."

He sighed putting his coffee down and sassily cocking his hips to the side as he stood now.

"...Clint already put glitter in my air vents and now morgan things the tower is renamed the Mojo Dojo Casa. I kid you not."

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Lennon cackles. They shake their head, tail wagging. "No, no. No racoon. Something better!"

They hand the box over, giggling insanely. Tony, being used to the entity and their bonkers behavior, sighs and opens the box. Inside... was a chibi version of Steve. Like a living damn plushie of Steve. It squeaks, hopping out, and hugging Tony so cutely. Before handing the genius a plush rose.

It was so adorable, Tony wondered if he could get diabetes from this adorable sight. Cause this version of Steve was extremely adorable, like 40 times more than his own sexy soldier...

Lennon squeals and cackles. They tilted the box. A grumpy, chibi Bucky falls out next. The tiny thing looked like it craved coffee. Tony felt his heart getting a stroke from the cuteness.

The entity looked at Tony, Lennon's many eyes looking so manic while grinning so unnaturally wide. "Do you like my gift? These two needed a home and I figured you love Steve and Bucky so much, why not give you more to love? Plus, I kinda wanted to see if I could give you a stroke via cuteness. Cause I'm bored."

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Marvel Prompt~♡

Tony is in his lab, tinkering.

Clint peaks out the vent. "Psst... Tony!"

Tony looks up, amused, already knowing what Clint was gonna say. "Yeah."

Clint, grinning; "Pizza Arrows?"

Tony sighs. "...Yeah, why not."

Clint hops out of the vent, hugging Tony. "YAY!"

[under0-0s]

Lennon giggles, manic and insane as usual. They haven't visited the @under0-0s universe in a hot minute. They wanted to check on it. Unfortunately, they end up mistakenly in the Sanctum Santorum...

Five minutes later...

Tony barged into the sanctum, in the Iron Man suit, as he had gotten a frantic call from Stephen. He sounded so freaked out for once it scared him. When he flew to the area the Doctor was in, he froze as he saw Lennon. The entity was happily eating artifacts, chewing them easily. They had seemingly organized the artifacts too, of which ones were fine to be left untouched and which ones they deemed too risky for potential morons to abuse.

Stephen was hiding, having been spoked by Lennon's insane and unhinged look and behavior. Tony had very much forgotten that Stephen hadn't met Lennon yet and now... this was the sorcerer's first meeting.

Stephen peaked around the corner, shaking from his nerves.

"Stark, that demon thing said it knew you! It came into the Sanctum somehow, found me, and then seemed to go unhinged when it found the artifacts room! I can't get them to stop eating!"

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Tony’s boots hit the Sanctum floor with a clang as the helmet retracted, his eyes flicking from Lennon, kneeling on the floor, gnawing happily on something that looked like it had been forged before human civilization, to Stephen, who was still half-hidden behind a column like a Victorian lady spotting a mouse.

“Okay,” Tony started slowly, raising both hands like he was approaching a rabid raccoon, “first off, ‘demon thing’ is rude. That’s Lennon. They’re… uh…” He paused, watching Lennon bite through a relic that had survived three apocalypses. “…Yeah, actually, no, I get where you’re coming from.”

Tony stepped between them, glancing over his shoulder at Stephen. “They’re not gonna hurt you. Well, not on purpose. Think… chaotic houseguest who organizes your stuff but also eats half of it before dinner.”

“Yeah,” Tony said, deadpan. “And judging by the fact they’ve sorted your murder-trinkets into ‘safe’ and ‘idiot bait’ piles, I’d say they’re doing your job for you.” He turned to Lennon, pointing a finger. “But if you eat anything that turns into a wormhole, I’m not bailing you out again.”

Tony sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “Stephen, buddy, I need you to breathe. This is just Tuesday for me.” Then, muttering, “I really gotta start sending out ‘So You’re About to Meet My Friends’ pamphlets.”

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Lennon giggles insanely, continuing to happily eat. They found Tony's frustration a little amusing. As for Stephen, he just stares at Tony incredulously.

"Are you saying that this, all of THIS, is just blatantly normal for them and how they just act?? And you are okay with the insanity?!"

Stephen didn't seem to realize that Lennon wasn't insane at all, just behaves that way normally as it is how it is. Mainly from trauma, living multiple lifetimes (dying and coming back a lot), and severe unmedicated ADHD. Lennon wasn't a god, demon, or something obnoxious like that. They were just kinda mortal in a way, flawed and broken but still normal... well, as normal as an entity that is literally like yin and yang can be.

[under0-0s]

Tony didn’t even look at Stephen at first, he was too busy marching over to Lennon, snatching a half-gnawed relic out of their hands, and shoving it back on a shelf.

“Yes, Stephen,” he finally said, dry as a martini, “this is normal for them. This is the program. You’re looking at the deluxe Lennon package, comes with compulsive sorting, questionable dietary choices, and the attention span of a goldfish on espresso.”

“They’re not a demon. They’re not a god. They’re not about to start chanting in Latin and open a hell portal in your foyer. They’re just… Lennon. Think ‘if chaos theory had a human avatar’ and you’re close.”

Tony pinched the bridge of his nose. “And before you ask, no, you can’t ‘fix’ them, Doc. This is the fixed version.”

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Lennon giggles more, giving Tony a big hug after eating all the relics that were deemed too unsafe to leave alone. They were happy to see him again, tail wagging. They look at Stephen with their many eyes (only on the right side of their face) grinning so wide. It was naturally creepy and made Stephen so uncomfortable.

Stephen then asked the one obvious question.

"Stark, if you're implying this creature has ADHD, why aren't they medicated?"

Tony almost wanted to facepalm. He had tried honestly to see if anything would help Lennon's disorder, but of course, their physics and biological makeup decided to say 'fuck no to the literal laws of how the universe works' decided to instead changed the literal composition of DNA and biological makeup so the medicine did nothing.

Tony had no idea how Lennon's body worked, and not even the entity knew what the fuck was happening cause they never bothered to question it. The one time Tony hates Lennon's short ass attention span is when it comes to him trying to figure out what Lennon is scientifically and the entity never bothers to figure out because it was too 'boring'. So no, medication doesn't even work a little. Damn reality-bending ass biological mysteries.

[under0-0s]

Tony pinched the bridge of his nose, because of course that was the question Stephen zeroed in on.

“Yeah, genius, you think I haven’t tried that? I could fill a warehouse with the amount of prescriptions, lab runs, and experimental formulations I’ve thrown at this problem. And every single time.” he jabbed a finger vaguely toward Lennon, who was still grinning like the Cheshire Cat on a caffeine high “their biology decides to go full middle finger to the laws of pharmacology. Doesn’t metabolize like ours, doesn’t even register the compounds half the time. Sometimes it changes their DNA mid-test just to spite me.”

He gave Stephen a flat look. “You ever try doing diagnostics on someone who can literally decide they’re bored halfway through and just… change their body chemistry? It’s like running a science fair in a hurricane.”

Tony exhaled through his nose, hands going to his hips. “So no, Strange. Medication doesn’t work. Not even a little. Which means the only treatment plan is damage control and praying they don’t redecorate the fabric of reality while you’re looking away for five minutes.”

Behind him, Lennon’s tail thumped happily against the wall.

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Lennon cackles dementedly.

"I am a being that is undefined and unknown. And I never know what is going on... Mainly cause figuring out is boring, and doing random ass shit is funny. Speaking of, Tony can I eat more relics? I'm bored and just want to eat more."

They had lots of audacity today, it seems. Which was bad news as it meant Lennon might go around causing destruction. To only those who deserve it (villains), though, but still destruction that will be a bitch to clean up after. Tony realized he might have to get the eldritch leash again.

Lennon spots another relic that they instantly clock as 'morons bait', instantly reaching for it to eat it ...

[under0-0s]

Lennon giggles, manic and insane as usual. They haven't visited the @under0-0s universe in a hot minute. They wanted to check on it. Unfortunately, they end up mistakenly in the Sanctum Santorum...

Five minutes later...

Tony barged into the sanctum, in the Iron Man suit, as he had gotten a frantic call from Stephen. He sounded so freaked out for once it scared him. When he flew to the area the Doctor was in, he froze as he saw Lennon. The entity was happily eating artifacts, chewing them easily. They had seemingly organized the artifacts too, of which ones were fine to be left untouched and which ones they deemed too risky for potential morons to abuse.

Stephen was hiding, having been spoked by Lennon's insane and unhinged look and behavior. Tony had very much forgotten that Stephen hadn't met Lennon yet and now... this was the sorcerer's first meeting.

Stephen peaked around the corner, shaking from his nerves.

"Stark, that demon thing said it knew you! It came into the Sanctum somehow, found me, and then seemed to go unhinged when it found the artifacts room! I can't get them to stop eating!"

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Tony’s boots hit the Sanctum floor with a clang as the helmet retracted, his eyes flicking from Lennon, kneeling on the floor, gnawing happily on something that looked like it had been forged before human civilization, to Stephen, who was still half-hidden behind a column like a Victorian lady spotting a mouse.

“Okay,” Tony started slowly, raising both hands like he was approaching a rabid raccoon, “first off, ‘demon thing’ is rude. That’s Lennon. They’re… uh…” He paused, watching Lennon bite through a relic that had survived three apocalypses. “…Yeah, actually, no, I get where you’re coming from.”

Tony stepped between them, glancing over his shoulder at Stephen. “They’re not gonna hurt you. Well, not on purpose. Think… chaotic houseguest who organizes your stuff but also eats half of it before dinner.”

“Yeah,” Tony said, deadpan. “And judging by the fact they’ve sorted your murder-trinkets into ‘safe’ and ‘idiot bait’ piles, I’d say they’re doing your job for you.” He turned to Lennon, pointing a finger. “But if you eat anything that turns into a wormhole, I’m not bailing you out again.”

Tony sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “Stephen, buddy, I need you to breathe. This is just Tuesday for me.” Then, muttering, “I really gotta start sending out ‘So You’re About to Meet My Friends’ pamphlets.”

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Lennon giggles insanely, continuing to happily eat. They found Tony's frustration a little amusing. As for Stephen, he just stares at Tony incredulously.

"Are you saying that this, all of THIS, is just blatantly normal for them and how they just act?? And you are okay with the insanity?!"

Stephen didn't seem to realize that Lennon wasn't insane at all, just behaves that way normally as it is how it is. Mainly from trauma, living multiple lifetimes (dying and coming back a lot), and severe unmedicated ADHD. Lennon wasn't a god, demon, or something obnoxious like that. They were just kinda mortal in a way, flawed and broken but still normal... well, as normal as an entity that is literally like yin and yang can be.

[under0-0s]

Tony didn’t even look at Stephen at first, he was too busy marching over to Lennon, snatching a half-gnawed relic out of their hands, and shoving it back on a shelf.

“Yes, Stephen,” he finally said, dry as a martini, “this is normal for them. This is the program. You’re looking at the deluxe Lennon package, comes with compulsive sorting, questionable dietary choices, and the attention span of a goldfish on espresso.”

“They’re not a demon. They’re not a god. They’re not about to start chanting in Latin and open a hell portal in your foyer. They’re just… Lennon. Think ‘if chaos theory had a human avatar’ and you’re close.”

Tony pinched the bridge of his nose. “And before you ask, no, you can’t ‘fix’ them, Doc. This is the fixed version.”

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Lennon giggles more, giving Tony a big hug after eating all the relics that were deemed too unsafe to leave alone. They were happy to see him again, tail wagging. They look at Stephen with their many eyes (only on the right side of their face) grinning so wide. It was naturally creepy and made Stephen so uncomfortable.

Stephen then asked the one obvious question.

"Stark, if you're implying this creature has ADHD, why aren't they medicated?"

Tony almost wanted to facepalm. He had tried honestly to see if anything would help Lennon's disorder, but of course, their physics and biological makeup decided to say 'fuck no to the literal laws of how the universe works' decided to instead changed the literal composition of DNA and biological makeup so the medicine did nothing.

Tony had no idea how Lennon's body worked, and not even the entity knew what the fuck was happening cause they never bothered to question it. The one time Tony hates Lennon's short ass attention span is when it comes to him trying to figure out what Lennon is scientifically and the entity never bothers to figure out because it was too 'boring'. So no, medication doesn't even work a little. Damn reality-bending ass biological mysteries.

[under0-0s]

Lennon giggles, manic and insane as usual. They haven't visited the @under0-0s universe in a hot minute. They wanted to check on it. Unfortunately, they end up mistakenly in the Sanctum Santorum...

Five minutes later...

Tony barged into the sanctum, in the Iron Man suit, as he had gotten a frantic call from Stephen. He sounded so freaked out for once it scared him. When he flew to the area the Doctor was in, he froze as he saw Lennon. The entity was happily eating artifacts, chewing them easily. They had seemingly organized the artifacts too, of which ones were fine to be left untouched and which ones they deemed too risky for potential morons to abuse.

Stephen was hiding, having been spoked by Lennon's insane and unhinged look and behavior. Tony had very much forgotten that Stephen hadn't met Lennon yet and now... this was the sorcerer's first meeting.

Stephen peaked around the corner, shaking from his nerves.

"Stark, that demon thing said it knew you! It came into the Sanctum somehow, found me, and then seemed to go unhinged when it found the artifacts room! I can't get them to stop eating!"

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Tony’s boots hit the Sanctum floor with a clang as the helmet retracted, his eyes flicking from Lennon, kneeling on the floor, gnawing happily on something that looked like it had been forged before human civilization, to Stephen, who was still half-hidden behind a column like a Victorian lady spotting a mouse.

“Okay,” Tony started slowly, raising both hands like he was approaching a rabid raccoon, “first off, ‘demon thing’ is rude. That’s Lennon. They’re… uh…” He paused, watching Lennon bite through a relic that had survived three apocalypses. “…Yeah, actually, no, I get where you’re coming from.”

Tony stepped between them, glancing over his shoulder at Stephen. “They’re not gonna hurt you. Well, not on purpose. Think… chaotic houseguest who organizes your stuff but also eats half of it before dinner.”

“Yeah,” Tony said, deadpan. “And judging by the fact they’ve sorted your murder-trinkets into ‘safe’ and ‘idiot bait’ piles, I’d say they’re doing your job for you.” He turned to Lennon, pointing a finger. “But if you eat anything that turns into a wormhole, I’m not bailing you out again.”

Tony sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “Stephen, buddy, I need you to breathe. This is just Tuesday for me.” Then, muttering, “I really gotta start sending out ‘So You’re About to Meet My Friends’ pamphlets.”

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Lennon giggles insanely, continuing to happily eat. They found Tony's frustration a little amusing. As for Stephen, he just stares at Tony incredulously.

"Are you saying that this, all of THIS, is just blatantly normal for them and how they just act?? And you are okay with the insanity?!"

Stephen didn't seem to realize that Lennon wasn't insane at all, just behaves that way normally as it is how it is. Mainly from trauma, living multiple lifetimes (dying and coming back a lot), and severe unmedicated ADHD. Lennon wasn't a god, demon, or something obnoxious like that. They were just kinda mortal in a way, flawed and broken but still normal... well, as normal as an entity that is literally like yin and yang can be.

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One random day. A voice starts to emulate from The Avengers' coms. It sounds a lot like Steve Rodgers, just... different. More sturn and more... dazed?

"Hello? I'd anyone there? I think this devise is letting me talk to people. People outside the base! Is anyone there? If you are there, can you tell me what Weapon X or The Red Room is?"

There is a pause.

"And what year it is..."

Tony blinks, confused. He turns, seeing his Steve look just as confused with Bucky beside him. All three were in the lab, but Jarvis let them hear the frequency.

Turning back to the holograms, Tony taps away on a keyboard. "Hello, Steve? It's 2025 here. Also, the Red Room is destroyed here. At least for now, unless Hydra is trying to rebuild it again. Also, there is no record of a Weapon X here..."

Tony paused, unsure of how to continue. "Are you okay?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause.

"No one calls me Steve. Only Bucky does, and I can tell you're not him. You're not Bucky or The Winter Soldier. So how do you know that name. I don't even know that name, that's just what he calls me. Also, why would Hydra rebuild the red room? All I know is that The Sargent was trained in their "Black Widow" training. Who and I speaking to?"

He sounded alirrle upset now. Like he was frustrated.

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Tony felt a little unnerved, unsure of how to reply. Steve walks to him, hugging him, as Bucky walks up and then speaks next.

"Tony Stark. You were talking to Tony Stark. I'm Bucky Barnes, talking here. Hydra, as we know it, was and is an evil organization that is set on killing everyone who isn't them to start a new world order. The Red Room was used to train soldiers, and no doubt Hydra wants to lose their program of brainwashing people."

Bucky huffs, agitated when he spoke about Hydra. He growls. "Now, who are you and how are you calling us?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The moment Bucky stopped talking he heard a very girly squeal come from the coms. Followed my a string of words that were almost impossible to understand,

"BUCKY!thoughIdon'tthinkyou'reMYBuckyIdomisshearinghisvoiceIwonderwhyheleftYousoundjustlikehimImissthatvoiceIreally-"

He was quickly cut off by a buzzing voice and a wince. He was quiet for a few seconds before he responded again with his normal, stern and dazzy Steve Rodgers voice. Through he sounded a bit more happy this time.

"Hello, OTHER Bucky. My name is Captain Hydra. I am communicating with you through a small devise I found on the ground. I thought it was one of Stark's inventions, but now I know it is not and is also not a prank. I had a random thought to ask it about some questions I had. As for Hydra being how you say, I think you have us confused with Nazis. I mean, the Hydra back in the 40s were Nazis but not now. If your Stark was telling the truth, it is 2025. We only joined the Nazis to win the war, and they lost, so we separated ourselves. The people they have MY Bucky and the team kill our people who don't want peace. People who are against us. From what I know and have approved, Hydra now only experiments on people who want it. Not like what they did to Bucky back in the day. I wouldn't work for them if they still did that!"

He paused for a moment to think

"Also, TONY Stark? I don't believe that is the name of our Stark. Is that the name of that man who made the Super Soldier Syrum back in the 40s? The smartest man of the 20th century? Tony?"

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Bucky was stunned, he looked around the other two before replying. "Our worlds are very different then. Hydra has always been evil and still is today. And frankly, a pain in my ass. But to hear how your world is... weird? I guess? Also, I think you got it wrong. Tony Stark is Howard Stark's son. He didn't make the super soldier serum at all. He makes tech so advanced and is a genius. Smarter than Howard, in my opinion. He's the man me and my Steve love and adore, especially when he gets bossy..."

Bucky drifted off topic a little, his voice giddy and hot/bothered as he thought about Tony being angry or bossy.

"God, do I love Tony being so demanding~"

Tony facepalmed.

"Bucky, the transmission?"

Bucky flinched.

"SHIT, IGNORE THAT PART! I DIDN'T MEAN- GOD DAMNIT!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The coms went silent for a while, then he talked. Though he sounded MAD.

"So...."

He took a deep breath, and before he could say anything else, there was a loud bang, followed by a zapping voice, followed by a pained scream. He went silent again for a few seconds. When he spoke again, he again sounded like he usually does just a little more confused this time.

"It wounds like Howard may be Stark's name. However, Howard has always wanted a son. He brings up family any time he can. When we met with the Red Gardians family, he was upset he didn't get to spend more time with them. I couldn't imagine HIM forgetting about having a SON. He doesn't remember anything before Hydra, but that just feels wrong to make him forget THAT. Anyway. I do think you're wrong. Though, it does not explain why my Bucky left. If I may ask, how are YOU so.... Bucky. MY Bucky is most always the Winter Soldier, besides the rare moments, they let him stay himself before they use those terrible words on him and make him forget again"

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Bucky was concered by the noises that happened, and also wary when he first heard him sound angry. He replied back, cautious and unnerved slightly.

"I escaped Hydra. My Steve helped me escape, got me help in reprogramming my brain and getting rid of the brainwashing I went through, and Tony helped me out too after all the dust settled. He gave me a home and support. I made it out, scarred but alive and no longer chained to Hydra."

Tony moves to Bucky, hugging him. Bucky grins, hugging Tony close, kissing his cheek. "It's why I adore Tony. Not only is he small and precious, but he is my lifeline when I needed support. It's why Steve and I declared him our little genius."

Tony got offended.

"For the last time, I am not little or small! I'm fun-sized, damnit!!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

Again, there was silence for a few seconds. The Captain took a deep breath before he was about to say something. Though, before he could, the voice of a woman cut in. The voice of one Peggy Carter.

"Captain? Are you ok. I keep hearing your corrector go off. Is something upsetting you? Should I get Stark?"

There was the sound of stompong, then a loud shuffle voice, the the sound of Captain Hydra talking through clenched teeth.

"Sargent, you talk. I'm going to go cool off."

The rest from the Captain was grumbled.

"You think you have it Sooo good. Oh, I get BUCKY to talk about me all the time. Blah blah blah." Then he was gone.

The women's voice came through again.

"Hello? Is someone on the end of the line. Someone who may be, or be with The Winter Soldier?"

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Steve tensed, hearing Peggy's voice.

"Peggy?!"

Steve moved next to Tony and Bucky, holding Tony's hand now.

"This is Steve Rogers, Captain America. I am with Bucky Barnes and Tony Stark. Who is this?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

"Peggy?:

The voice sounded confused.

"This is the Sargent. And if I'm correct, Steve is the Captains name. At least, that is what The Winter Soldier calls him. We have been looking for The Winter Soldier for a while, and by the sound of it, you found him. Or at least a version of him. The Captain gets angry when anyone but him calls him by his name. Names are really important down here seeing me, and Stark doesn't know ours."

There was a pause for a second

"Wait, TONY Stark? The same Stark from the 1940s, or did Stark actually have a son? Also, I haven't heard the name Captain America for... years. Ever since he got lost in the ice."

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Tony spoke this time, replying to her through the transmission. His voice cold and firm, speaking about who his father really was.

"I'm not my father. I'm his son in this universe. And let's just say... Howard over here wasn't a kind man at all. Oh, he did great things. Made so muck progress for man kind and had me work to be a genius better than him. But that bastard was an abuser and neglected me. The man you know as Stark, that has no son, is a better man it seems. But mine? He beat me, burned my hands so badly when he handed me a burning hot iron rod, and left me with broken with so much baggage. I am not Stark from 1940. I'm Tony Stark, the son of a man who tried to break me, but I lived."

Steve and Bucky hold Tony, both still angry hearing the story again. Both soldiers nuzzle Tony, touching him gently to soothe him. As Bucky pressed soft kisses to Tony's neck, Steve replied next.

"I was found after being in the ice for seventy years. When I got out, I was confused and so disoriented by how much time passed by. But I met with people who not only helped me adjust to the modern day, but I got to be a soldier again to help protect and serve the people. I'm a part of a group of heroes who protect Earth called the Avengers. And Hydra here... It's evil and vile. Which is why we fight against Hydra, as they seek to kill anyone who opposes them and their beliefs of what world order looks like."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent stayed quote for a bit.

"I am so sorry, Tony. I could never imagine Stark hitting a kid. He's always wanted to be a dad. Ever since the 90s when he joined us. I guess we must be from different universes. He has been talking about them for a while."

She cleared her throat before she continued.

"Our Captain was found in the ice in the 60s. He was the third to join. First was the Winter Soldier, then me. I joined in the 40s. Here Hydra is good As far as we know. They have been hiding things from us, however. The Captain has been trying to find out what."

There was another pause

"I think I have heard of the Advergers.... Red Gardian mentioned them, I think."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve blinks, speaking up gently.

"I was found in 2011, after I spent around seventy years in the ice. In our universe, we have no idea what the Red Guardian is. Or Weapons X. Hydra here is evil, and the Avengers formed when Earth needed heroes to stop a catastrophe from happening."

Steve ponders everything he's learned.

"I don't know what is going on in your universe, but I do hope you all are okay."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent thought for a second

"Huh. I know Red Gardian had two daughters, Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. They worked for The Red Room."

A pause

"Hydra isn't evil here, but there hiding things from the Captain. Also, sorry about his.... Outburst. He gets upset when other people call The Winter Soldier by his old name. Names are important to us. Me and Stark don't know ours, and Captain only knows what The Winter Soldier calls him. He especially gets mad when other people flirt with The Winder Soldier. He's very protective."

She gave a nervous laugh.

"We are all okay. As okay as you can be when you're under mind control!"

She said it like it was supposed to be a joke, but she didn't laugh.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve listens, then sighs. He replied calmly, unsure of how to handle this information.

"I see. Natasha in our universe doesn't talk much about the Red Room. At least, we don't talk to her about it beyond that basic facts. We try and respect her privacy for the most part. So if the Red Guardian exists here, then I can ask Natasha about it later..."

Steve hesitated, unsure of how to address the last bit.

"Are- are you sure you all are alright? That Hydra is good in your universe?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent sighed and stayed quite for a bit.

"I don't know, Captain was told Hydra changed after I joined. He was told they no longer believed in the Nazi Ideals they used to follow. He was told they would never do anything like what they did The Winter Soldier again, and then they did the same to Stark. We're pretty sure they took him from his family. Messed him up."

She stared to sound like she was crying and laughing.

"I want to believe there good. I wanna believe that the things they have us do is for good. I mean, they literally MADE me to serve them. Captain never liked Nazis. He used to be Captain America. He would be heartbroken if they were still Nazis and we helped them."

She stopped, and a loud buzz was heard. It sounded a lot like the sound heard when Captain Hydra was getting mad.

"Sorry. Hydra is good."

She didn't sound like she believed it.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony spoke up, his instincts screaming inside that this was not good. Not when things shown so many red flags.

"Are you saying that because you know it's true and believe it, or are you saying because it's what your TRYING to believe?"

Steve and Bucky were worried. If this was true about Hydra still not being good in that universe, what did it mean for that Steve and Bucky? Both super soldiers hold onto Tony tightly, feeling protective of each other and Tony.

Bucky spoke next. "You don't believe in Hydra, do you? You don't trust them, you're instincts are telling you it's wrong. I think... I think you might want to reconsider Hydra, considering they don't sound trustworthy at all. Not when the double standards are clear, and the Red flags are becoming more and more obvious. If you can't trust the word of Tony or my Steve, then listen to me. From another Winter Soldier, who went through hell with Hydra, I think you need to plan for the worst-case scenario and have an exit plan ready. Hydra doesn't sound good. They sound manipulative and gaslighting. Just as evil as they are in this universe..."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause. When she started talking again, she sounded monotone, with no emotion what so ever.

"I can't - We can't leave. Even if we wanted to. That devise you keep hearing, it's our corrector. When we show too much emotion, it gives a shock. It's located in our neck. The more it goes off within a set amount of time, the more painfully and close to our brain it gets. The Winter Soldier never had one. When he acts out, they use code words on him. Me, Captain, and Stark don't know if we do or not, but we dont want to find out. We see what they do to him. I was MADE for Hydra, I'm a clone. Captain and Stark are under heavy mind control. I'm expendable. Stark and Captain are the ones that matter. I'm pretty sure if I tried to leave without taking the corrector out, they would kill me to make a point."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky tensed, looking at Steve and Tony. Both looked just as tense. He takes a deep breath, then makes a suggestion. One that he knows will probably be shot down immediately.

"Have you tried removing the corrector? If you remove the corrector, then you'll be okay. And if Hydra is alerted to what you've done, well... That would be your chance at escape. But, as for Stark and Captain, you'd need to make them see sense before you do it. Or at least trust one of them not to snitch if you tell them you're leaving. I know what I'm suggesting is probably blasphemy to you, but trust me. You need to leave. You need to figure out how to convince Captain and Stark, to make them see through the manipulation and brainwashing, and have them see the truth of everything."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The line was silent for a while.

"If Captain leaves, we all do. We're not loyal to Hydra. We're loyal to the Captain. He was taught that Hydra is different from how they were before, that they are the good guys. If we can prove to him that Hydra is still a Nazi organization, He will leave and take us with him."

She paused,

"As for the corrector.... if any of us try to take them out, they will kill us."

Her voice goes down to a whisper,

"Stark says he knows how to fry them. However, if Hydra finds out we're doing this, they will shut it down and punish us. Probably by killing me."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony sighs, feeling frustrated. He wanted to help, but he could only speak through the transmission. So he spoke.

"I know this is intense. That this is crazy. But I know deep down that Captain will want to protect you and Stark. And Bucky. So if you can't convince him to leave, ask him to think of the Winter Soldier. Ask him if he wants to lose the person he values deeply. I know if you ask him that, he'll see reason. Take it from me and my Steve. Steve always chooses to protect me, as he values me more than he own safety 85% of the time. Only 15% is him trying to protect everyone."

Steve whines softly, wanting to argue, but Bucky shakes his head. Steve was guilty of what Tony said about him and Bucky knew he did the same thing. They didn't say anything.

Tony continues, trying to keep calm.

"As for the correctors? Don't fry them until all three of you are on the same page and have a getaway plan ready. I know this is stressful and feeling hopeless. But things won't change unless you take a dive into a risk. Escaping means you break free, it means you can fight back against the organization that had made you puppets. Don't give up."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a small tink sound and then fast footsteps were heard.

The line was silent for a while.

After a few minutes, the voice of the one and only Howard stark came through the line, it got closer as he continued to speak,

"Sargent, you're telling me there are people from a "different universe" talking through a small devise that the Captain just found on the ground, and you just telling them everything! They could be spies, or worse, this could be a test!"

The Sargents voice was picked up again

"Just talk to them, you will see it's not a test!"

Howard's voice came through again only very close this time,

"Hello?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

*Tony tensed hearing Howard's voice. Bad memories coming through. He went quiet, so Steve spoke up.*

"Howard? Is that who I'm talking to? This is Captain America, but I go by Steve Rogers. I'm with Tony Stark, and Bucky Barnes."

*Steve hoped this wasn't about end poorly. He didn't want the transmission to end, leaving them in the unknown about the fate of this universe.*

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

"Who the Hell is Howard? And who's Tony?"

The voice became muffled a small bit.

"Sargent, who the hell are you talking to? Captain hasn't gone by Captain America since he got out of the ice. This means that if this isn't Captain, someone else is using his name and has the Winter Soldier."

A sigh was heard, followed by the voice of the Sargent.

"I told you, it's some kind of other world. In that world, you have a son named Tony. At least, I think he's your son. They said hes Howard Stark's son, but they also called you Howard so... maybe? Does it sound familiar?"

A shushing noise was heard, followed by Stark's voice again

"You know we can't think too hard about our names, Sargent! What, do you want my corrector to go off? I dont want to know my name, and neither should you! As much as I would LOVE to have a son, I don't think i would find that out over a random devise!"

He sounded mad, but his voice was rushed and almost cracked a few times, as if he was about to cry.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony tensed, hearing Stark raise his voice. He was feeling triggered by that, as he remembered how his Howard had used to yell at him. How he used to snap at his mom...

"Shut up. Don't you yell at her. DON'T YOU DARE DISRESPECT HER!"

Tony lost his temper, shaking. He was the one speaking now, feeling so emotional. He was lost to his trauma, despite Steve and Bucky trying to pull him away from the transmission.

"YOU HEAR ME HOWARD!? DON'T YOU YELL AT HER YOU BASTARD! YOU ALREADY ARE A SHIT FATHER TO ME, DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE YELL AT HER!"

Bucky and Steve wince, but pulled Tony away. They calm him down, Steve speaking gently- though Stark could hear his voice through the transmission.

"Tony, shh... It's not Howard. Not your father anyway. He isn't the same person. Howard is dead and can't hurt you. He can't hurt your mom anymore. You're okay. Shh..."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The line went silent for a little while.. then Stark's voice came through the devise again. He sounded... scared.

"What were you going to ask me, Sargent?...."

Then before she could awnser, the voice of Captain Hydra came through the line.

"Sargent, Metal Machanic, are you both ok? I heard yelling."

The Sargent spoke next.

"I'm glad you're both here. We need to talk."

She took a breath.

"I think these voices are here to help us. Hydra might not be as good as we think they are. The voices said our Hydra sounds alot like there's."

Captain Hydra spoke next, sounding unconvinced

"And how is that?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky went to the transmission to talk, while Steve was still calming down Tony. The genius was looking shaken.

"You're Hydra is manipulative, that's how. Any good organization doesn't put correctors in their people, don't threaten to kill them, and definitely don't control them as tightly as your Hydra does to you. Hydra isn't good, their evil. And I think you, Captain Hydra, will hate my next words. But from all the information I've been given today... I can assure you this. You've been working for Nazis without even knowing it at all. Not good people, seeking to make the world better, but Nazis that want to rule earth in your universe."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

One random day. A voice starts to emulate from The Avengers' coms. It sounds a lot like Steve Rodgers, just... different. More sturn and more... dazed?

"Hello? I'd anyone there? I think this devise is letting me talk to people. People outside the base! Is anyone there? If you are there, can you tell me what Weapon X or The Red Room is?"

There is a pause.

"And what year it is..."

Tony blinks, confused. He turns, seeing his Steve look just as confused with Bucky beside him. All three were in the lab, but Jarvis let them hear the frequency.

Turning back to the holograms, Tony taps away on a keyboard. "Hello, Steve? It's 2025 here. Also, the Red Room is destroyed here. At least for now, unless Hydra is trying to rebuild it again. Also, there is no record of a Weapon X here..."

Tony paused, unsure of how to continue. "Are you okay?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause.

"No one calls me Steve. Only Bucky does, and I can tell you're not him. You're not Bucky or The Winter Soldier. So how do you know that name. I don't even know that name, that's just what he calls me. Also, why would Hydra rebuild the red room? All I know is that The Sargent was trained in their "Black Widow" training. Who and I speaking to?"

He sounded alirrle upset now. Like he was frustrated.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony felt a little unnerved, unsure of how to reply. Steve walks to him, hugging him, as Bucky walks up and then speaks next.

"Tony Stark. You were talking to Tony Stark. I'm Bucky Barnes, talking here. Hydra, as we know it, was and is an evil organization that is set on killing everyone who isn't them to start a new world order. The Red Room was used to train soldiers, and no doubt Hydra wants to lose their program of brainwashing people."

Bucky huffs, agitated when he spoke about Hydra. He growls. "Now, who are you and how are you calling us?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The moment Bucky stopped talking he heard a very girly squeal come from the coms. Followed my a string of words that were almost impossible to understand,

"BUCKY!thoughIdon'tthinkyou'reMYBuckyIdomisshearinghisvoiceIwonderwhyheleftYousoundjustlikehimImissthatvoiceIreally-"

He was quickly cut off by a buzzing voice and a wince. He was quiet for a few seconds before he responded again with his normal, stern and dazzy Steve Rodgers voice. Through he sounded a bit more happy this time.

"Hello, OTHER Bucky. My name is Captain Hydra. I am communicating with you through a small devise I found on the ground. I thought it was one of Stark's inventions, but now I know it is not and is also not a prank. I had a random thought to ask it about some questions I had. As for Hydra being how you say, I think you have us confused with Nazis. I mean, the Hydra back in the 40s were Nazis but not now. If your Stark was telling the truth, it is 2025. We only joined the Nazis to win the war, and they lost, so we separated ourselves. The people they have MY Bucky and the team kill our people who don't want peace. People who are against us. From what I know and have approved, Hydra now only experiments on people who want it. Not like what they did to Bucky back in the day. I wouldn't work for them if they still did that!"

He paused for a moment to think

"Also, TONY Stark? I don't believe that is the name of our Stark. Is that the name of that man who made the Super Soldier Syrum back in the 40s? The smartest man of the 20th century? Tony?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was stunned, he looked around the other two before replying. "Our worlds are very different then. Hydra has always been evil and still is today. And frankly, a pain in my ass. But to hear how your world is... weird? I guess? Also, I think you got it wrong. Tony Stark is Howard Stark's son. He didn't make the super soldier serum at all. He makes tech so advanced and is a genius. Smarter than Howard, in my opinion. He's the man me and my Steve love and adore, especially when he gets bossy..."

Bucky drifted off topic a little, his voice giddy and hot/bothered as he thought about Tony being angry or bossy.

"God, do I love Tony being so demanding~"

Tony facepalmed.

"Bucky, the transmission?"

Bucky flinched.

"SHIT, IGNORE THAT PART! I DIDN'T MEAN- GOD DAMNIT!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The coms went silent for a while, then he talked. Though he sounded MAD.

"So...."

He took a deep breath, and before he could say anything else, there was a loud bang, followed by a zapping voice, followed by a pained scream. He went silent again for a few seconds. When he spoke again, he again sounded like he usually does just a little more confused this time.

"It wounds like Howard may be Stark's name. However, Howard has always wanted a son. He brings up family any time he can. When we met with the Red Gardians family, he was upset he didn't get to spend more time with them. I couldn't imagine HIM forgetting about having a SON. He doesn't remember anything before Hydra, but that just feels wrong to make him forget THAT. Anyway. I do think you're wrong. Though, it does not explain why my Bucky left. If I may ask, how are YOU so.... Bucky. MY Bucky is most always the Winter Soldier, besides the rare moments, they let him stay himself before they use those terrible words on him and make him forget again"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was concered by the noises that happened, and also wary when he first heard him sound angry. He replied back, cautious and unnerved slightly.

"I escaped Hydra. My Steve helped me escape, got me help in reprogramming my brain and getting rid of the brainwashing I went through, and Tony helped me out too after all the dust settled. He gave me a home and support. I made it out, scarred but alive and no longer chained to Hydra."

Tony moves to Bucky, hugging him. Bucky grins, hugging Tony close, kissing his cheek. "It's why I adore Tony. Not only is he small and precious, but he is my lifeline when I needed support. It's why Steve and I declared him our little genius."

Tony got offended.

"For the last time, I am not little or small! I'm fun-sized, damnit!!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

Again, there was silence for a few seconds. The Captain took a deep breath before he was about to say something. Though, before he could, the voice of a woman cut in. The voice of one Peggy Carter.

"Captain? Are you ok. I keep hearing your corrector go off. Is something upsetting you? Should I get Stark?"

There was the sound of stompong, then a loud shuffle voice, the the sound of Captain Hydra talking through clenched teeth.

"Sargent, you talk. I'm going to go cool off."

The rest from the Captain was grumbled.

"You think you have it Sooo good. Oh, I get BUCKY to talk about me all the time. Blah blah blah." Then he was gone.

The women's voice came through again.

"Hello? Is someone on the end of the line. Someone who may be, or be with The Winter Soldier?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve tensed, hearing Peggy's voice.

"Peggy?!"

Steve moved next to Tony and Bucky, holding Tony's hand now.

"This is Steve Rogers, Captain America. I am with Bucky Barnes and Tony Stark. Who is this?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

"Peggy?:

The voice sounded confused.

"This is the Sargent. And if I'm correct, Steve is the Captains name. At least, that is what The Winter Soldier calls him. We have been looking for The Winter Soldier for a while, and by the sound of it, you found him. Or at least a version of him. The Captain gets angry when anyone but him calls him by his name. Names are really important down here seeing me, and Stark doesn't know ours."

There was a pause for a second

"Wait, TONY Stark? The same Stark from the 1940s, or did Stark actually have a son? Also, I haven't heard the name Captain America for... years. Ever since he got lost in the ice."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony spoke this time, replying to her through the transmission. His voice cold and firm, speaking about who his father really was.

"I'm not my father. I'm his son in this universe. And let's just say... Howard over here wasn't a kind man at all. Oh, he did great things. Made so muck progress for man kind and had me work to be a genius better than him. But that bastard was an abuser and neglected me. The man you know as Stark, that has no son, is a better man it seems. But mine? He beat me, burned my hands so badly when he handed me a burning hot iron rod, and left me with broken with so much baggage. I am not Stark from 1940. I'm Tony Stark, the son of a man who tried to break me, but I lived."

Steve and Bucky hold Tony, both still angry hearing the story again. Both soldiers nuzzle Tony, touching him gently to soothe him. As Bucky pressed soft kisses to Tony's neck, Steve replied next.

"I was found after being in the ice for seventy years. When I got out, I was confused and so disoriented by how much time passed by. But I met with people who not only helped me adjust to the modern day, but I got to be a soldier again to help protect and serve the people. I'm a part of a group of heroes who protect Earth called the Avengers. And Hydra here... It's evil and vile. Which is why we fight against Hydra, as they seek to kill anyone who opposes them and their beliefs of what world order looks like."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent stayed quote for a bit.

"I am so sorry, Tony. I could never imagine Stark hitting a kid. He's always wanted to be a dad. Ever since the 90s when he joined us. I guess we must be from different universes. He has been talking about them for a while."

She cleared her throat before she continued.

"Our Captain was found in the ice in the 60s. He was the third to join. First was the Winter Soldier, then me. I joined in the 40s. Here Hydra is good As far as we know. They have been hiding things from us, however. The Captain has been trying to find out what."

There was another pause

"I think I have heard of the Advergers.... Red Gardian mentioned them, I think."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve blinks, speaking up gently.

"I was found in 2011, after I spent around seventy years in the ice. In our universe, we have no idea what the Red Guardian is. Or Weapons X. Hydra here is evil, and the Avengers formed when Earth needed heroes to stop a catastrophe from happening."

Steve ponders everything he's learned.

"I don't know what is going on in your universe, but I do hope you all are okay."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent thought for a second

"Huh. I know Red Gardian had two daughters, Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. They worked for The Red Room."

A pause

"Hydra isn't evil here, but there hiding things from the Captain. Also, sorry about his.... Outburst. He gets upset when other people call The Winter Soldier by his old name. Names are important to us. Me and Stark don't know ours, and Captain only knows what The Winter Soldier calls him. He especially gets mad when other people flirt with The Winder Soldier. He's very protective."

She gave a nervous laugh.

"We are all okay. As okay as you can be when you're under mind control!"

She said it like it was supposed to be a joke, but she didn't laugh.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve listens, then sighs. He replied calmly, unsure of how to handle this information.

"I see. Natasha in our universe doesn't talk much about the Red Room. At least, we don't talk to her about it beyond that basic facts. We try and respect her privacy for the most part. So if the Red Guardian exists here, then I can ask Natasha about it later..."

Steve hesitated, unsure of how to address the last bit.

"Are- are you sure you all are alright? That Hydra is good in your universe?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent sighed and stayed quite for a bit.

"I don't know, Captain was told Hydra changed after I joined. He was told they no longer believed in the Nazi Ideals they used to follow. He was told they would never do anything like what they did The Winter Soldier again, and then they did the same to Stark. We're pretty sure they took him from his family. Messed him up."

She stared to sound like she was crying and laughing.

"I want to believe there good. I wanna believe that the things they have us do is for good. I mean, they literally MADE me to serve them. Captain never liked Nazis. He used to be Captain America. He would be heartbroken if they were still Nazis and we helped them."

She stopped, and a loud buzz was heard. It sounded a lot like the sound heard when Captain Hydra was getting mad.

"Sorry. Hydra is good."

She didn't sound like she believed it.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony spoke up, his instincts screaming inside that this was not good. Not when things shown so many red flags.

"Are you saying that because you know it's true and believe it, or are you saying because it's what your TRYING to believe?"

Steve and Bucky were worried. If this was true about Hydra still not being good in that universe, what did it mean for that Steve and Bucky? Both super soldiers hold onto Tony tightly, feeling protective of each other and Tony.

Bucky spoke next. "You don't believe in Hydra, do you? You don't trust them, you're instincts are telling you it's wrong. I think... I think you might want to reconsider Hydra, considering they don't sound trustworthy at all. Not when the double standards are clear, and the Red flags are becoming more and more obvious. If you can't trust the word of Tony or my Steve, then listen to me. From another Winter Soldier, who went through hell with Hydra, I think you need to plan for the worst-case scenario and have an exit plan ready. Hydra doesn't sound good. They sound manipulative and gaslighting. Just as evil as they are in this universe..."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause. When she started talking again, she sounded monotone, with no emotion what so ever.

"I can't - We can't leave. Even if we wanted to. That devise you keep hearing, it's our corrector. When we show too much emotion, it gives a shock. It's located in our neck. The more it goes off within a set amount of time, the more painfully and close to our brain it gets. The Winter Soldier never had one. When he acts out, they use code words on him. Me, Captain, and Stark don't know if we do or not, but we dont want to find out. We see what they do to him. I was MADE for Hydra, I'm a clone. Captain and Stark are under heavy mind control. I'm expendable. Stark and Captain are the ones that matter. I'm pretty sure if I tried to leave without taking the corrector out, they would kill me to make a point."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky tensed, looking at Steve and Tony. Both looked just as tense. He takes a deep breath, then makes a suggestion. One that he knows will probably be shot down immediately.

"Have you tried removing the corrector? If you remove the corrector, then you'll be okay. And if Hydra is alerted to what you've done, well... That would be your chance at escape. But, as for Stark and Captain, you'd need to make them see sense before you do it. Or at least trust one of them not to snitch if you tell them you're leaving. I know what I'm suggesting is probably blasphemy to you, but trust me. You need to leave. You need to figure out how to convince Captain and Stark, to make them see through the manipulation and brainwashing, and have them see the truth of everything."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The line was silent for a while.

"If Captain leaves, we all do. We're not loyal to Hydra. We're loyal to the Captain. He was taught that Hydra is different from how they were before, that they are the good guys. If we can prove to him that Hydra is still a Nazi organization, He will leave and take us with him."

She paused,

"As for the corrector.... if any of us try to take them out, they will kill us."

Her voice goes down to a whisper,

"Stark says he knows how to fry them. However, if Hydra finds out we're doing this, they will shut it down and punish us. Probably by killing me."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony sighs, feeling frustrated. He wanted to help, but he could only speak through the transmission. So he spoke.

"I know this is intense. That this is crazy. But I know deep down that Captain will want to protect you and Stark. And Bucky. So if you can't convince him to leave, ask him to think of the Winter Soldier. Ask him if he wants to lose the person he values deeply. I know if you ask him that, he'll see reason. Take it from me and my Steve. Steve always chooses to protect me, as he values me more than he own safety 85% of the time. Only 15% is him trying to protect everyone."

Steve whines softly, wanting to argue, but Bucky shakes his head. Steve was guilty of what Tony said about him and Bucky knew he did the same thing. They didn't say anything.

Tony continues, trying to keep calm.

"As for the correctors? Don't fry them until all three of you are on the same page and have a getaway plan ready. I know this is stressful and feeling hopeless. But things won't change unless you take a dive into a risk. Escaping means you break free, it means you can fight back against the organization that had made you puppets. Don't give up."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a small tink sound and then fast footsteps were heard.

The line was silent for a while.

After a few minutes, the voice of the one and only Howard stark came through the line, it got closer as he continued to speak,

"Sargent, you're telling me there are people from a "different universe" talking through a small devise that the Captain just found on the ground, and you just telling them everything! They could be spies, or worse, this could be a test!"

The Sargents voice was picked up again

"Just talk to them, you will see it's not a test!"

Howard's voice came through again only very close this time,

"Hello?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

*Tony tensed hearing Howard's voice. Bad memories coming through. He went quiet, so Steve spoke up.*

"Howard? Is that who I'm talking to? This is Captain America, but I go by Steve Rogers. I'm with Tony Stark, and Bucky Barnes."

*Steve hoped this wasn't about end poorly. He didn't want the transmission to end, leaving them in the unknown about the fate of this universe.*

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

"Who the Hell is Howard? And who's Tony?"

The voice became muffled a small bit.

"Sargent, who the hell are you talking to? Captain hasn't gone by Captain America since he got out of the ice. This means that if this isn't Captain, someone else is using his name and has the Winter Soldier."

A sigh was heard, followed by the voice of the Sargent.

"I told you, it's some kind of other world. In that world, you have a son named Tony. At least, I think he's your son. They said hes Howard Stark's son, but they also called you Howard so... maybe? Does it sound familiar?"

A shushing noise was heard, followed by Stark's voice again

"You know we can't think too hard about our names, Sargent! What, do you want my corrector to go off? I dont want to know my name, and neither should you! As much as I would LOVE to have a son, I don't think i would find that out over a random devise!"

He sounded mad, but his voice was rushed and almost cracked a few times, as if he was about to cry.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony tensed, hearing Stark raise his voice. He was feeling triggered by that, as he remembered how his Howard had used to yell at him. How he used to snap at his mom...

"Shut up. Don't you yell at her. DON'T YOU DARE DISRESPECT HER!"

Tony lost his temper, shaking. He was the one speaking now, feeling so emotional. He was lost to his trauma, despite Steve and Bucky trying to pull him away from the transmission.

"YOU HEAR ME HOWARD!? DON'T YOU YELL AT HER YOU BASTARD! YOU ALREADY ARE A SHIT FATHER TO ME, DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE YELL AT HER!"

Bucky and Steve wince, but pulled Tony away. They calm him down, Steve speaking gently- though Stark could hear his voice through the transmission.

"Tony, shh... It's not Howard. Not your father anyway. He isn't the same person. Howard is dead and can't hurt you. He can't hurt your mom anymore. You're okay. Shh..."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

One random day. A voice starts to emulate from The Avengers' coms. It sounds a lot like Steve Rodgers, just... different. More sturn and more... dazed?

"Hello? I'd anyone there? I think this devise is letting me talk to people. People outside the base! Is anyone there? If you are there, can you tell me what Weapon X or The Red Room is?"

There is a pause.

"And what year it is..."

Tony blinks, confused. He turns, seeing his Steve look just as confused with Bucky beside him. All three were in the lab, but Jarvis let them hear the frequency.

Turning back to the holograms, Tony taps away on a keyboard. "Hello, Steve? It's 2025 here. Also, the Red Room is destroyed here. At least for now, unless Hydra is trying to rebuild it again. Also, there is no record of a Weapon X here..."

Tony paused, unsure of how to continue. "Are you okay?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause.

"No one calls me Steve. Only Bucky does, and I can tell you're not him. You're not Bucky or The Winter Soldier. So how do you know that name. I don't even know that name, that's just what he calls me. Also, why would Hydra rebuild the red room? All I know is that The Sargent was trained in their "Black Widow" training. Who and I speaking to?"

He sounded alirrle upset now. Like he was frustrated.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony felt a little unnerved, unsure of how to reply. Steve walks to him, hugging him, as Bucky walks up and then speaks next.

"Tony Stark. You were talking to Tony Stark. I'm Bucky Barnes, talking here. Hydra, as we know it, was and is an evil organization that is set on killing everyone who isn't them to start a new world order. The Red Room was used to train soldiers, and no doubt Hydra wants to lose their program of brainwashing people."

Bucky huffs, agitated when he spoke about Hydra. He growls. "Now, who are you and how are you calling us?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The moment Bucky stopped talking he heard a very girly squeal come from the coms. Followed my a string of words that were almost impossible to understand,

"BUCKY!thoughIdon'tthinkyou'reMYBuckyIdomisshearinghisvoiceIwonderwhyheleftYousoundjustlikehimImissthatvoiceIreally-"

He was quickly cut off by a buzzing voice and a wince. He was quiet for a few seconds before he responded again with his normal, stern and dazzy Steve Rodgers voice. Through he sounded a bit more happy this time.

"Hello, OTHER Bucky. My name is Captain Hydra. I am communicating with you through a small devise I found on the ground. I thought it was one of Stark's inventions, but now I know it is not and is also not a prank. I had a random thought to ask it about some questions I had. As for Hydra being how you say, I think you have us confused with Nazis. I mean, the Hydra back in the 40s were Nazis but not now. If your Stark was telling the truth, it is 2025. We only joined the Nazis to win the war, and they lost, so we separated ourselves. The people they have MY Bucky and the team kill our people who don't want peace. People who are against us. From what I know and have approved, Hydra now only experiments on people who want it. Not like what they did to Bucky back in the day. I wouldn't work for them if they still did that!"

He paused for a moment to think

"Also, TONY Stark? I don't believe that is the name of our Stark. Is that the name of that man who made the Super Soldier Syrum back in the 40s? The smartest man of the 20th century? Tony?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was stunned, he looked around the other two before replying. "Our worlds are very different then. Hydra has always been evil and still is today. And frankly, a pain in my ass. But to hear how your world is... weird? I guess? Also, I think you got it wrong. Tony Stark is Howard Stark's son. He didn't make the super soldier serum at all. He makes tech so advanced and is a genius. Smarter than Howard, in my opinion. He's the man me and my Steve love and adore, especially when he gets bossy..."

Bucky drifted off topic a little, his voice giddy and hot/bothered as he thought about Tony being angry or bossy.

"God, do I love Tony being so demanding~"

Tony facepalmed.

"Bucky, the transmission?"

Bucky flinched.

"SHIT, IGNORE THAT PART! I DIDN'T MEAN- GOD DAMNIT!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The coms went silent for a while, then he talked. Though he sounded MAD.

"So...."

He took a deep breath, and before he could say anything else, there was a loud bang, followed by a zapping voice, followed by a pained scream. He went silent again for a few seconds. When he spoke again, he again sounded like he usually does just a little more confused this time.

"It wounds like Howard may be Stark's name. However, Howard has always wanted a son. He brings up family any time he can. When we met with the Red Gardians family, he was upset he didn't get to spend more time with them. I couldn't imagine HIM forgetting about having a SON. He doesn't remember anything before Hydra, but that just feels wrong to make him forget THAT. Anyway. I do think you're wrong. Though, it does not explain why my Bucky left. If I may ask, how are YOU so.... Bucky. MY Bucky is most always the Winter Soldier, besides the rare moments, they let him stay himself before they use those terrible words on him and make him forget again"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was concered by the noises that happened, and also wary when he first heard him sound angry. He replied back, cautious and unnerved slightly.

"I escaped Hydra. My Steve helped me escape, got me help in reprogramming my brain and getting rid of the brainwashing I went through, and Tony helped me out too after all the dust settled. He gave me a home and support. I made it out, scarred but alive and no longer chained to Hydra."

Tony moves to Bucky, hugging him. Bucky grins, hugging Tony close, kissing his cheek. "It's why I adore Tony. Not only is he small and precious, but he is my lifeline when I needed support. It's why Steve and I declared him our little genius."

Tony got offended.

"For the last time, I am not little or small! I'm fun-sized, damnit!!"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

Again, there was silence for a few seconds. The Captain took a deep breath before he was about to say something. Though, before he could, the voice of a woman cut in. The voice of one Peggy Carter.

"Captain? Are you ok. I keep hearing your corrector go off. Is something upsetting you? Should I get Stark?"

There was the sound of stompong, then a loud shuffle voice, the the sound of Captain Hydra talking through clenched teeth.

"Sargent, you talk. I'm going to go cool off."

The rest from the Captain was grumbled.

"You think you have it Sooo good. Oh, I get BUCKY to talk about me all the time. Blah blah blah." Then he was gone.

The women's voice came through again.

"Hello? Is someone on the end of the line. Someone who may be, or be with The Winter Soldier?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve tensed, hearing Peggy's voice.

"Peggy?!"

Steve moved next to Tony and Bucky, holding Tony's hand now.

"This is Steve Rogers, Captain America. I am with Bucky Barnes and Tony Stark. Who is this?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

"Peggy?:

The voice sounded confused.

"This is the Sargent. And if I'm correct, Steve is the Captains name. At least, that is what The Winter Soldier calls him. We have been looking for The Winter Soldier for a while, and by the sound of it, you found him. Or at least a version of him. The Captain gets angry when anyone but him calls him by his name. Names are really important down here seeing me, and Stark doesn't know ours."

There was a pause for a second

"Wait, TONY Stark? The same Stark from the 1940s, or did Stark actually have a son? Also, I haven't heard the name Captain America for... years. Ever since he got lost in the ice."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony spoke this time, replying to her through the transmission. His voice cold and firm, speaking about who his father really was.

"I'm not my father. I'm his son in this universe. And let's just say... Howard over here wasn't a kind man at all. Oh, he did great things. Made so muck progress for man kind and had me work to be a genius better than him. But that bastard was an abuser and neglected me. The man you know as Stark, that has no son, is a better man it seems. But mine? He beat me, burned my hands so badly when he handed me a burning hot iron rod, and left me with broken with so much baggage. I am not Stark from 1940. I'm Tony Stark, the son of a man who tried to break me, but I lived."

Steve and Bucky hold Tony, both still angry hearing the story again. Both soldiers nuzzle Tony, touching him gently to soothe him. As Bucky pressed soft kisses to Tony's neck, Steve replied next.

"I was found after being in the ice for seventy years. When I got out, I was confused and so disoriented by how much time passed by. But I met with people who not only helped me adjust to the modern day, but I got to be a soldier again to help protect and serve the people. I'm a part of a group of heroes who protect Earth called the Avengers. And Hydra here... It's evil and vile. Which is why we fight against Hydra, as they seek to kill anyone who opposes them and their beliefs of what world order looks like."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent stayed quote for a bit.

"I am so sorry, Tony. I could never imagine Stark hitting a kid. He's always wanted to be a dad. Ever since the 90s when he joined us. I guess we must be from different universes. He has been talking about them for a while."

She cleared her throat before she continued.

"Our Captain was found in the ice in the 60s. He was the third to join. First was the Winter Soldier, then me. I joined in the 40s. Here Hydra is good As far as we know. They have been hiding things from us, however. The Captain has been trying to find out what."

There was another pause

"I think I have heard of the Advergers.... Red Gardian mentioned them, I think."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve blinks, speaking up gently.

"I was found in 2011, after I spent around seventy years in the ice. In our universe, we have no idea what the Red Guardian is. Or Weapons X. Hydra here is evil, and the Avengers formed when Earth needed heroes to stop a catastrophe from happening."

Steve ponders everything he's learned.

"I don't know what is going on in your universe, but I do hope you all are okay."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent thought for a second

"Huh. I know Red Gardian had two daughters, Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. They worked for The Red Room."

A pause

"Hydra isn't evil here, but there hiding things from the Captain. Also, sorry about his.... Outburst. He gets upset when other people call The Winter Soldier by his old name. Names are important to us. Me and Stark don't know ours, and Captain only knows what The Winter Soldier calls him. He especially gets mad when other people flirt with The Winder Soldier. He's very protective."

She gave a nervous laugh.

"We are all okay. As okay as you can be when you're under mind control!"

She said it like it was supposed to be a joke, but she didn't laugh.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Steve listens, then sighs. He replied calmly, unsure of how to handle this information.

"I see. Natasha in our universe doesn't talk much about the Red Room. At least, we don't talk to her about it beyond that basic facts. We try and respect her privacy for the most part. So if the Red Guardian exists here, then I can ask Natasha about it later..."

Steve hesitated, unsure of how to address the last bit.

"Are- are you sure you all are alright? That Hydra is good in your universe?"

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The Sargent sighed and stayed quite for a bit.

"I don't know, Captain was told Hydra changed after I joined. He was told they no longer believed in the Nazi Ideals they used to follow. He was told they would never do anything like what they did The Winter Soldier again, and then they did the same to Stark. We're pretty sure they took him from his family. Messed him up."

She stared to sound like she was crying and laughing.

"I want to believe there good. I wanna believe that the things they have us do is for good. I mean, they literally MADE me to serve them. Captain never liked Nazis. He used to be Captain America. He would be heartbroken if they were still Nazis and we helped them."

She stopped, and a loud buzz was heard. It sounded a lot like the sound heard when Captain Hydra was getting mad.

"Sorry. Hydra is good."

She didn't sound like she believed it.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony spoke up, his instincts screaming inside that this was not good. Not when things shown so many red flags.

"Are you saying that because you know it's true and believe it, or are you saying because it's what your TRYING to believe?"

Steve and Bucky were worried. If this was true about Hydra still not being good in that universe, what did it mean for that Steve and Bucky? Both super soldiers hold onto Tony tightly, feeling protective of each other and Tony.

Bucky spoke next. "You don't believe in Hydra, do you? You don't trust them, you're instincts are telling you it's wrong. I think... I think you might want to reconsider Hydra, considering they don't sound trustworthy at all. Not when the double standards are clear, and the Red flags are becoming more and more obvious. If you can't trust the word of Tony or my Steve, then listen to me. From another Winter Soldier, who went through hell with Hydra, I think you need to plan for the worst-case scenario and have an exit plan ready. Hydra doesn't sound good. They sound manipulative and gaslighting. Just as evil as they are in this universe..."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a pause. When she started talking again, she sounded monotone, with no emotion what so ever.

"I can't - We can't leave. Even if we wanted to. That devise you keep hearing, it's our corrector. When we show too much emotion, it gives a shock. It's located in our neck. The more it goes off within a set amount of time, the more painfully and close to our brain it gets. The Winter Soldier never had one. When he acts out, they use code words on him. Me, Captain, and Stark don't know if we do or not, but we dont want to find out. We see what they do to him. I was MADE for Hydra, I'm a clone. Captain and Stark are under heavy mind control. I'm expendable. Stark and Captain are the ones that matter. I'm pretty sure if I tried to leave without taking the corrector out, they would kill me to make a point."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky tensed, looking at Steve and Tony. Both looked just as tense. He takes a deep breath, then makes a suggestion. One that he knows will probably be shot down immediately.

"Have you tried removing the corrector? If you remove the corrector, then you'll be okay. And if Hydra is alerted to what you've done, well... That would be your chance at escape. But, as for Stark and Captain, you'd need to make them see sense before you do it. Or at least trust one of them not to snitch if you tell them you're leaving. I know what I'm suggesting is probably blasphemy to you, but trust me. You need to leave. You need to figure out how to convince Captain and Stark, to make them see through the manipulation and brainwashing, and have them see the truth of everything."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

The line was silent for a while.

"If Captain leaves, we all do. We're not loyal to Hydra. We're loyal to the Captain. He was taught that Hydra is different from how they were before, that they are the good guys. If we can prove to him that Hydra is still a Nazi organization, He will leave and take us with him."

She paused,

"As for the corrector.... if any of us try to take them out, they will kill us."

Her voice goes down to a whisper,

"Stark says he knows how to fry them. However, if Hydra finds out we're doing this, they will shut it down and punish us. Probably by killing me."

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Tony sighs, feeling frustrated. He wanted to help, but he could only speak through the transmission. So he spoke.

"I know this is intense. That this is crazy. But I know deep down that Captain will want to protect you and Stark. And Bucky. So if you can't convince him to leave, ask him to think of the Winter Soldier. Ask him if he wants to lose the person he values deeply. I know if you ask him that, he'll see reason. Take it from me and my Steve. Steve always chooses to protect me, as he values me more than he own safety 85% of the time. Only 15% is him trying to protect everyone."

Steve whines softly, wanting to argue, but Bucky shakes his head. Steve was guilty of what Tony said about him and Bucky knew he did the same thing. They didn't say anything.

Tony continues, trying to keep calm.

"As for the correctors? Don't fry them until all three of you are on the same page and have a getaway plan ready. I know this is stressful and feeling hopeless. But things won't change unless you take a dive into a risk. Escaping means you break free, it means you can fight back against the organization that had made you puppets. Don't give up."

[captainhydraleaderofhydra]

There was a small tink sound and then fast footsteps were heard.

The line was silent for a while.

After a few minutes, the voice of the one and only Howard stark came through the line, it got closer as he continued to speak,

"Sargent, you're telling me there are people from a "different universe" talking through a small devise that the Captain just found on the ground, and you just telling them everything! They could be spies, or worse, this could be a test!"

The Sargents voice was picked up again

"Just talk to them, you will see it's not a test!"

Howard's voice came through again only very close this time,

"Hello?"

[askatrigenderlgbt]

*Tony tensed hearing Howard's voice. Bad memories coming through. He went quiet, so Steve spoke up.*

"Howard? Is that who I'm talking to? This is Captain America, but I go by Steve Rogers. I'm with Tony Stark, and Bucky Barnes."

*Steve hoped this wasn't about end poorly. He didn't want the transmission to end, leaving them in the unknown about the fate of this universe.*

[under0-0s]

Bucky was in the middle of hiding something, as he wanted to save it as a gift for Tony for the fourth of July. He figured he could celebrate the holiday with him, despite Lennon making him an outfit that Tony was certainly going to force him to wear on the day.

He hides a can of expensive coffee he found, one that tasted like like it was mixed with caramel and chocolate. He figured Tony like coffee and should have one type of comfort coffee that he drink when he is pissed or just moody... which was a lot of the time.

He closes his liquor cabinet, the small one he kept in his room for his whiskey, and locks it for good measure. He hoped it'd be enough to prevent Tony from finding it and spoiling the surprise.

He leaves his room after that, going to get a snack. Not knowing Tony was walking the halls, having smelled the new coffee and was on the prowl for it...

@askatrigenderlgbt

His senses went on full alert. Coffee. But not just any coffee. This had notes, hints. Undertones. There was chocolate in there. Caramel. Something bold and roasted and definitely not the cheap crap he kept in the communal lab drawer for the interns.

Tony's pace quickened, bare feet silent against the sleek hallway floors as he turned the corner like a bloodhound in silk sweatpants. And there, like a deer caught in the espresso beam of justice, was Barnes. Minding his own business. Looking suspicious.

Tony narrowed his eyes. “Barnes.”

He crossed his arms, tone accusatory. “Tell me why I just caught a scent that made me think I’ve been lied to my entire life about what coffee’s supposed to taste like. Did you smuggle in some black-market roast from Wakanda? Did you hoard it?”

He stepped closer, eyes gleaming. “Where is it? I know you’re hiding something. Is it in the liquor cabinet? Under your pillow? Inside one of those God-awful boots you wear?” A pause. Then a smirk. “C’mon, Buckaroo. Share with the class.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky froze, unsure of what to say. He knew if Tony didn't get the answer he was looking for, then there was a 10% chance Tony might go feral. He hesitated, but eventually replied carefully.

"I might have got you a gift. But it's meant for tomorrow, Tony. I was going to give it to you before the fireworks show started. It's a holiday gift. But I'm not telling you any details about it. But I can confirm I did ask and buy the gift from Wakanda. T'challa was nice about it thankfully, not too bothered by my small request. He also said to tell you he says hello. And that his sister wants to talk technology with you after the holiday."

Bucky moves to the other side of the kitchen island table, wanting to keep distance from Tony, just in case the genius decides to lunge at him for being denied his gift early. Which, despite the 10%, was probably an 80% chance after being denied.

[under0-0s]

Tony blinked. Once. Twice.

Then he slowly placed both hands on the kitchen island like he was trying very hard not to short-circuit from a combination of curiosity, caffeine craving, and the word “gift.”

“Oh,” he said, way too calm. “So let me get this straight: You went to Wakanda, bribed my favorite reclusive monarch, smuggled something into my tower, hid it in your liquor cabinet, and now you’re pulling the 'wait for the surprise' card on me?”

His eye twitched. The eye never twitched unless he was dangerously close to a full nerd spiral.

“And Shuri wants to talk tech with me? Did you just casually dangle my two favorite things, presents and Panther tech, in front of me like this is some kind of emotional hostage situation?”

He leaned forward slightly, chin propped on his hand now, grinning just a little too wide.

“Bucky. You adorable, broody, half-feral snow globe. I am going to respect your wishes just this once,” he said, pointing a dramatic finger. “But tomorrow? I’m waking up ten minutes early, putting on the goddamn fireworks playlist, and opening that gift with enough enthusiasm to rattle Rogers in his sleep.”

A pause.

“Also, you’re not that sneaky. I smelled the caramel. I will find your hiding spot eventually.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was deeply unnerved. He moves carefully away, nodding weakly. He felt so startled by Tony's near unhinged behavior.

"Yeah... sure. I'm just-"

He turned and bolted away, escaping Tony. He was hiding in Steve's room. He was not about to deal with a gremlin Stark. Besides, if he was with Steve then most likely Tony will be distracted by Steve's abs as usual.

THE NEXT DAY...

Ten minutes before the firework show, Bucky had gotten the can of the expensive coffee, putting it in the special gift box for Tony. He sneaks to the Avengers Tower balcony, quickly hiding it in the vent and moves a potted plant in front of it for good measure. He wanted to give Tony the gift two minutes before the fireworks started. As he left to talk with Steve though, he underestimated one thing.

Tony had meant it when he said he'd find it eventually, as once again he was on the prowl- looking for it eagerly.

[under0-0s]

Tony was not above using Friday to track unauthorized balcony access. Especially not on the Fourth of July. Especially not when he knew Bucky was being squirrely about something.

The man had bolted mid-sentence with all the grace of a war criminal ducking a press conference. Which, historically, was kind of his thing. But this time? There was a twinkle. A twitch in the jaw. A glimmer of mischief that Tony refused to ignore.

“Friday, pull up last fifteen minutes of motion sensors, balcony cam. Highlight: gremlin activity.”

“Define gremlin, boss.”

“You know it when you see it.”

And there it was. James Buchanan Barnes, a whole assassin with the stealth of a raccoon on a mission, tiptoeing around his balcony like he didn’t know Tony had eyes everywhere. Coffee can. Gift box. Vent.

Tony smirked.

“Found you, Snowflake.”

Two minutes before the fireworks? Cute. Sentimental. Exactly the kind of emotional booby trap Bucky would set. Which meant Tony had to either pretend to be surprised… or dig it out early, act offended, and demand the full dramatic presentation. Probably shirtless. On Bucky’s part.

He cracked his knuckles, grinning as he turned on his heel.

“Oh Barnes,” he called out through the hallway, voice sing-song, dangerously close. “You really thought a plant and a vent were going to keep me out? That’s adorable. Is the coffee spiked with feelings too, or are we keeping those hidden in Steve’s pecs?”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky could hear Tony's words, instantly realizing the genius knew.

"DAMN IT, TONY! DON'T YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF 'SURPRISE'?!"

He quickly grabs the gift box, moving to the one place he knows tony can't reach. A top shelf since he was short. And for good measure, breaks the step stool so Tony couldn't use that either.

"There we go. No chance of getting it until it's time."

He felt proud of himself... until he turned around to a very pissed off genius. Instantly, he freezes.

"...I am in trouble. Aren't I?"

[under0-0s]

In two long strides, he was across the kitchen, crowding Bucky up against the cabinets before the soldier could back away. Tony’s hands found the hem of Bucky’s shirt, sliding just under it, teasing. Barely there. His lips ghosted near Bucky’s ear, not quite touching, but his breath sent shivers down his spine.

“I was very patient, you know,” Tony murmured, fingers now curling against the waistband of Bucky’s pants. “And I don’t do patience well.”

His other hand slid up Bucky’s chest, slow and deliberate. “You want to play games with me, soldat?” he whispered, pressing their bodies together fully, “Then you’d better be ready to lose.”

A beat passed, just long enough for Bucky to process the shift in Tony’s tone, before Tony pulled back with a dangerous smirk.

“Now, be a good boy, and tell me what's in the damn box.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was beet red, so turned on. He whimpers, humbled. He looked down, or anywhere by Tony's eyes.

"It's coffee. It's mixed with chocolate and caramel. I found it through T'Challa, so I bought a big can for you to last a while..."

Bucky turns, grabbing the box and then handing it to Tony shyly. He backed away as soon as Tony eagerly took it, before bolting when he saw the look of desire in Tony's eyes the moment he saw the can. He knew if he didn't flee, he would be dragged to Tony's floor and experience... 'oversimulation' for hours.

Bucky hides behind Steve, startling his best friend, whimpering.

"Punk, please hide me. Tony's excited again."

Steve pales, now freaking out.

"What!? Don't drag me down with you! You know he'll pounce on us both when he's like this!"

[under0-0s]

Tony held the can like it was the Holy Grail, eyes gleaming with something far more dangerous than gratitude. intent.

“Caramel. Chocolate. Wakandan roasted. Barnes, you better start running faster than you did in Bucharest,” he purred, cracking the lid open and inhaling like it was his last breath before bliss.

The moment Bucky bolted, Tony was already in pursuit, no shoes, half-buttoned shirt, caffeinated menace in motion.

[askatrigenderlgbt]

*Bucky and Steve bolt away, both scared.*

"NOOOO, DON'T YOU DARE TONY! GO TO HORNY JAIL!"

*Both Steve and Bucky escape to an empty bedroom, locking it and barricades the door. They both were panting. Bucky whines.*

"I am never buying Tony expensive coffee again. Not if he always becomes a horny gremlin. I value not being ridden all night long..."

*Steve punches Bucky's arm.*

"I told you not to do it! Now look what you've done! Let's just hope Tony doesn't get so excited he gets the Ironman suit on and breaks the door down."

[under0-0s]

Bucky was in the middle of hiding something, as he wanted to save it as a gift for Tony for the fourth of July. He figured he could celebrate the holiday with him, despite Lennon making him an outfit that Tony was certainly going to force him to wear on the day.

He hides a can of expensive coffee he found, one that tasted like like it was mixed with caramel and chocolate. He figured Tony like coffee and should have one type of comfort coffee that he drink when he is pissed or just moody... which was a lot of the time.

He closes his liquor cabinet, the small one he kept in his room for his whiskey, and locks it for good measure. He hoped it'd be enough to prevent Tony from finding it and spoiling the surprise.

He leaves his room after that, going to get a snack. Not knowing Tony was walking the halls, having smelled the new coffee and was on the prowl for it...

@askatrigenderlgbt

His senses went on full alert. Coffee. But not just any coffee. This had notes, hints. Undertones. There was chocolate in there. Caramel. Something bold and roasted and definitely not the cheap crap he kept in the communal lab drawer for the interns.

Tony's pace quickened, bare feet silent against the sleek hallway floors as he turned the corner like a bloodhound in silk sweatpants. And there, like a deer caught in the espresso beam of justice, was Barnes. Minding his own business. Looking suspicious.

Tony narrowed his eyes. “Barnes.”

He crossed his arms, tone accusatory. “Tell me why I just caught a scent that made me think I’ve been lied to my entire life about what coffee’s supposed to taste like. Did you smuggle in some black-market roast from Wakanda? Did you hoard it?”

He stepped closer, eyes gleaming. “Where is it? I know you’re hiding something. Is it in the liquor cabinet? Under your pillow? Inside one of those God-awful boots you wear?” A pause. Then a smirk. “C’mon, Buckaroo. Share with the class.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky froze, unsure of what to say. He knew if Tony didn't get the answer he was looking for, then there was a 10% chance Tony might go feral. He hesitated, but eventually replied carefully.

"I might have got you a gift. But it's meant for tomorrow, Tony. I was going to give it to you before the fireworks show started. It's a holiday gift. But I'm not telling you any details about it. But I can confirm I did ask and buy the gift from Wakanda. T'challa was nice about it thankfully, not too bothered by my small request. He also said to tell you he says hello. And that his sister wants to talk technology with you after the holiday."

Bucky moves to the other side of the kitchen island table, wanting to keep distance from Tony, just in case the genius decides to lunge at him for being denied his gift early. Which, despite the 10%, was probably an 80% chance after being denied.

[under0-0s]

Tony blinked. Once. Twice.

Then he slowly placed both hands on the kitchen island like he was trying very hard not to short-circuit from a combination of curiosity, caffeine craving, and the word “gift.”

“Oh,” he said, way too calm. “So let me get this straight: You went to Wakanda, bribed my favorite reclusive monarch, smuggled something into my tower, hid it in your liquor cabinet, and now you’re pulling the 'wait for the surprise' card on me?”

His eye twitched. The eye never twitched unless he was dangerously close to a full nerd spiral.

“And Shuri wants to talk tech with me? Did you just casually dangle my two favorite things, presents and Panther tech, in front of me like this is some kind of emotional hostage situation?”

He leaned forward slightly, chin propped on his hand now, grinning just a little too wide.

“Bucky. You adorable, broody, half-feral snow globe. I am going to respect your wishes just this once,” he said, pointing a dramatic finger. “But tomorrow? I’m waking up ten minutes early, putting on the goddamn fireworks playlist, and opening that gift with enough enthusiasm to rattle Rogers in his sleep.”

A pause.

“Also, you’re not that sneaky. I smelled the caramel. I will find your hiding spot eventually.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was deeply unnerved. He moves carefully away, nodding weakly. He felt so startled by Tony's near unhinged behavior.

"Yeah... sure. I'm just-"

He turned and bolted away, escaping Tony. He was hiding in Steve's room. He was not about to deal with a gremlin Stark. Besides, if he was with Steve then most likely Tony will be distracted by Steve's abs as usual.

THE NEXT DAY...

Ten minutes before the firework show, Bucky had gotten the can of the expensive coffee, putting it in the special gift box for Tony. He sneaks to the Avengers Tower balcony, quickly hiding it in the vent and moves a potted plant in front of it for good measure. He wanted to give Tony the gift two minutes before the fireworks started. As he left to talk with Steve though, he underestimated one thing.

Tony had meant it when he said he'd find it eventually, as once again he was on the prowl- looking for it eagerly.

[under0-0s]

Tony was not above using Friday to track unauthorized balcony access. Especially not on the Fourth of July. Especially not when he knew Bucky was being squirrely about something.

The man had bolted mid-sentence with all the grace of a war criminal ducking a press conference. Which, historically, was kind of his thing. But this time? There was a twinkle. A twitch in the jaw. A glimmer of mischief that Tony refused to ignore.

“Friday, pull up last fifteen minutes of motion sensors, balcony cam. Highlight: gremlin activity.”

“Define gremlin, boss.”

“You know it when you see it.”

And there it was. James Buchanan Barnes, a whole assassin with the stealth of a raccoon on a mission, tiptoeing around his balcony like he didn’t know Tony had eyes everywhere. Coffee can. Gift box. Vent.

Tony smirked.

“Found you, Snowflake.”

Two minutes before the fireworks? Cute. Sentimental. Exactly the kind of emotional booby trap Bucky would set. Which meant Tony had to either pretend to be surprised… or dig it out early, act offended, and demand the full dramatic presentation. Probably shirtless. On Bucky’s part.

He cracked his knuckles, grinning as he turned on his heel.

“Oh Barnes,” he called out through the hallway, voice sing-song, dangerously close. “You really thought a plant and a vent were going to keep me out? That’s adorable. Is the coffee spiked with feelings too, or are we keeping those hidden in Steve’s pecs?”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky could hear Tony's words, instantly realizing the genius knew.

"DAMN IT, TONY! DON'T YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF 'SURPRISE'?!"

He quickly grabs the gift box, moving to the one place he knows tony can't reach. A top shelf since he was short. And for good measure, breaks the step stool so Tony couldn't use that either.

"There we go. No chance of getting it until it's time."

He felt proud of himself... until he turned around to a very pissed off genius. Instantly, he freezes.

"...I am in trouble. Aren't I?"

[under0-0s]

In two long strides, he was across the kitchen, crowding Bucky up against the cabinets before the soldier could back away. Tony’s hands found the hem of Bucky’s shirt, sliding just under it, teasing. Barely there. His lips ghosted near Bucky’s ear, not quite touching, but his breath sent shivers down his spine.

“I was very patient, you know,” Tony murmured, fingers now curling against the waistband of Bucky’s pants. “And I don’t do patience well.”

His other hand slid up Bucky’s chest, slow and deliberate. “You want to play games with me, soldat?” he whispered, pressing their bodies together fully, “Then you’d better be ready to lose.”

A beat passed, just long enough for Bucky to process the shift in Tony’s tone, before Tony pulled back with a dangerous smirk.

“Now, be a good boy, and tell me what's in the damn box.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was beet red, so turned on. He whimpers, humbled. He looked down, or anywhere by Tony's eyes.

"It's coffee. It's mixed with chocolate and caramel. I found it through T'Challa, so I bought a big can for you to last a while..."

Bucky turns, grabbing the box and then handing it to Tony shyly. He backed away as soon as Tony eagerly took it, before bolting when he saw the look of desire in Tony's eyes the moment he saw the can. He knew if he didn't flee, he would be dragged to Tony's floor and experience... 'oversimulation' for hours.

Bucky hides behind Steve, startling his best friend, whimpering.

"Punk, please hide me. Tony's excited again."

Steve pales, now freaking out.

"What!? Don't drag me down with you! You know he'll pounce on us both when he's like this!"

[under0-0s]

Bucky was in the middle of hiding something, as he wanted to save it as a gift for Tony for the fourth of July. He figured he could celebrate the holiday with him, despite Lennon making him an outfit that Tony was certainly going to force him to wear on the day.

He hides a can of expensive coffee he found, one that tasted like like it was mixed with caramel and chocolate. He figured Tony like coffee and should have one type of comfort coffee that he drink when he is pissed or just moody... which was a lot of the time.

He closes his liquor cabinet, the small one he kept in his room for his whiskey, and locks it for good measure. He hoped it'd be enough to prevent Tony from finding it and spoiling the surprise.

He leaves his room after that, going to get a snack. Not knowing Tony was walking the halls, having smelled the new coffee and was on the prowl for it...

@askatrigenderlgbt

His senses went on full alert. Coffee. But not just any coffee. This had notes, hints. Undertones. There was chocolate in there. Caramel. Something bold and roasted and definitely not the cheap crap he kept in the communal lab drawer for the interns.

Tony's pace quickened, bare feet silent against the sleek hallway floors as he turned the corner like a bloodhound in silk sweatpants. And there, like a deer caught in the espresso beam of justice, was Barnes. Minding his own business. Looking suspicious.

Tony narrowed his eyes. “Barnes.”

He crossed his arms, tone accusatory. “Tell me why I just caught a scent that made me think I’ve been lied to my entire life about what coffee’s supposed to taste like. Did you smuggle in some black-market roast from Wakanda? Did you hoard it?”

He stepped closer, eyes gleaming. “Where is it? I know you’re hiding something. Is it in the liquor cabinet? Under your pillow? Inside one of those God-awful boots you wear?” A pause. Then a smirk. “C’mon, Buckaroo. Share with the class.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky froze, unsure of what to say. He knew if Tony didn't get the answer he was looking for, then there was a 10% chance Tony might go feral. He hesitated, but eventually replied carefully.

"I might have got you a gift. But it's meant for tomorrow, Tony. I was going to give it to you before the fireworks show started. It's a holiday gift. But I'm not telling you any details about it. But I can confirm I did ask and buy the gift from Wakanda. T'challa was nice about it thankfully, not too bothered by my small request. He also said to tell you he says hello. And that his sister wants to talk technology with you after the holiday."

Bucky moves to the other side of the kitchen island table, wanting to keep distance from Tony, just in case the genius decides to lunge at him for being denied his gift early. Which, despite the 10%, was probably an 80% chance after being denied.

[under0-0s]

Tony blinked. Once. Twice.

Then he slowly placed both hands on the kitchen island like he was trying very hard not to short-circuit from a combination of curiosity, caffeine craving, and the word “gift.”

“Oh,” he said, way too calm. “So let me get this straight: You went to Wakanda, bribed my favorite reclusive monarch, smuggled something into my tower, hid it in your liquor cabinet, and now you’re pulling the 'wait for the surprise' card on me?”

His eye twitched. The eye never twitched unless he was dangerously close to a full nerd spiral.

“And Shuri wants to talk tech with me? Did you just casually dangle my two favorite things, presents and Panther tech, in front of me like this is some kind of emotional hostage situation?”

He leaned forward slightly, chin propped on his hand now, grinning just a little too wide.

“Bucky. You adorable, broody, half-feral snow globe. I am going to respect your wishes just this once,” he said, pointing a dramatic finger. “But tomorrow? I’m waking up ten minutes early, putting on the goddamn fireworks playlist, and opening that gift with enough enthusiasm to rattle Rogers in his sleep.”

A pause.

“Also, you’re not that sneaky. I smelled the caramel. I will find your hiding spot eventually.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was deeply unnerved. He moves carefully away, nodding weakly. He felt so startled by Tony's near unhinged behavior.

"Yeah... sure. I'm just-"

He turned and bolted away, escaping Tony. He was hiding in Steve's room. He was not about to deal with a gremlin Stark. Besides, if he was with Steve then most likely Tony will be distracted by Steve's abs as usual.

THE NEXT DAY...

Ten minutes before the firework show, Bucky had gotten the can of the expensive coffee, putting it in the special gift box for Tony. He sneaks to the Avengers Tower balcony, quickly hiding it in the vent and moves a potted plant in front of it for good measure. He wanted to give Tony the gift two minutes before the fireworks started. As he left to talk with Steve though, he underestimated one thing.

Tony had meant it when he said he'd find it eventually, as once again he was on the prowl- looking for it eagerly.

[under0-0s]

Tony was not above using Friday to track unauthorized balcony access. Especially not on the Fourth of July. Especially not when he knew Bucky was being squirrely about something.

The man had bolted mid-sentence with all the grace of a war criminal ducking a press conference. Which, historically, was kind of his thing. But this time? There was a twinkle. A twitch in the jaw. A glimmer of mischief that Tony refused to ignore.

“Friday, pull up last fifteen minutes of motion sensors, balcony cam. Highlight: gremlin activity.”

“Define gremlin, boss.”

“You know it when you see it.”

And there it was. James Buchanan Barnes, a whole assassin with the stealth of a raccoon on a mission, tiptoeing around his balcony like he didn’t know Tony had eyes everywhere. Coffee can. Gift box. Vent.

Tony smirked.

“Found you, Snowflake.”

Two minutes before the fireworks? Cute. Sentimental. Exactly the kind of emotional booby trap Bucky would set. Which meant Tony had to either pretend to be surprised… or dig it out early, act offended, and demand the full dramatic presentation. Probably shirtless. On Bucky’s part.

He cracked his knuckles, grinning as he turned on his heel.

“Oh Barnes,” he called out through the hallway, voice sing-song, dangerously close. “You really thought a plant and a vent were going to keep me out? That’s adorable. Is the coffee spiked with feelings too, or are we keeping those hidden in Steve’s pecs?”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky could hear Tony's words, instantly realizing the genius knew.

"DAMN IT, TONY! DON'T YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF 'SURPRISE'?!"

He quickly grabs the gift box, moving to the one place he knows tony can't reach. A top shelf since he was short. And for good measure, breaks the step stool so Tony couldn't use that either.

"There we go. No chance of getting it until it's time."

He felt proud of himself... until he turned around to a very pissed off genius. Instantly, he freezes.

"...I am in trouble. Aren't I?"

[under0-0s]

Bucky was in the middle of hiding something, as he wanted to save it as a gift for Tony for the fourth of July. He figured he could celebrate the holiday with him, despite Lennon making him an outfit that Tony was certainly going to force him to wear on the day.

He hides a can of expensive coffee he found, one that tasted like like it was mixed with caramel and chocolate. He figured Tony like coffee and should have one type of comfort coffee that he drink when he is pissed or just moody... which was a lot of the time.

He closes his liquor cabinet, the small one he kept in his room for his whiskey, and locks it for good measure. He hoped it'd be enough to prevent Tony from finding it and spoiling the surprise.

He leaves his room after that, going to get a snack. Not knowing Tony was walking the halls, having smelled the new coffee and was on the prowl for it...

@askatrigenderlgbt

His senses went on full alert. Coffee. But not just any coffee. This had notes, hints. Undertones. There was chocolate in there. Caramel. Something bold and roasted and definitely not the cheap crap he kept in the communal lab drawer for the interns.

Tony's pace quickened, bare feet silent against the sleek hallway floors as he turned the corner like a bloodhound in silk sweatpants. And there, like a deer caught in the espresso beam of justice, was Barnes. Minding his own business. Looking suspicious.

Tony narrowed his eyes. “Barnes.”

He crossed his arms, tone accusatory. “Tell me why I just caught a scent that made me think I’ve been lied to my entire life about what coffee’s supposed to taste like. Did you smuggle in some black-market roast from Wakanda? Did you hoard it?”

He stepped closer, eyes gleaming. “Where is it? I know you’re hiding something. Is it in the liquor cabinet? Under your pillow? Inside one of those God-awful boots you wear?” A pause. Then a smirk. “C’mon, Buckaroo. Share with the class.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky froze, unsure of what to say. He knew if Tony didn't get the answer he was looking for, then there was a 10% chance Tony might go feral. He hesitated, but eventually replied carefully.

"I might have got you a gift. But it's meant for tomorrow, Tony. I was going to give it to you before the fireworks show started. It's a holiday gift. But I'm not telling you any details about it. But I can confirm I did ask and buy the gift from Wakanda. T'challa was nice about it thankfully, not too bothered by my small request. He also said to tell you he says hello. And that his sister wants to talk technology with you after the holiday."

Bucky moves to the other side of the kitchen island table, wanting to keep distance from Tony, just in case the genius decides to lunge at him for being denied his gift early. Which, despite the 10%, was probably an 80% chance after being denied.

[under0-0s]

Tony blinked. Once. Twice.

Then he slowly placed both hands on the kitchen island like he was trying very hard not to short-circuit from a combination of curiosity, caffeine craving, and the word “gift.”

“Oh,” he said, way too calm. “So let me get this straight: You went to Wakanda, bribed my favorite reclusive monarch, smuggled something into my tower, hid it in your liquor cabinet, and now you’re pulling the 'wait for the surprise' card on me?”

His eye twitched. The eye never twitched unless he was dangerously close to a full nerd spiral.

“And Shuri wants to talk tech with me? Did you just casually dangle my two favorite things, presents and Panther tech, in front of me like this is some kind of emotional hostage situation?”

He leaned forward slightly, chin propped on his hand now, grinning just a little too wide.

“Bucky. You adorable, broody, half-feral snow globe. I am going to respect your wishes just this once,” he said, pointing a dramatic finger. “But tomorrow? I’m waking up ten minutes early, putting on the goddamn fireworks playlist, and opening that gift with enough enthusiasm to rattle Rogers in his sleep.”

A pause.

“Also, you’re not that sneaky. I smelled the caramel. I will find your hiding spot eventually.”

[askatrigenderlgbt]

Bucky was deeply unnerved. He moves carefully away, nodding weakly. He felt so startled by Tony's near unhinged behavior.

"Yeah... sure. I'm just-"

He turned and bolted away, escaping Tony. He was hiding in Steve's room. He was not about to deal with a gremlin Stark. Besides, if he was with Steve then most likely Tony will be distracted by Steve's abs as usual.

THE NEXT DAY...

Ten minutes before the firework show, Bucky had gotten the can of the expensive coffee, putting it in the special gift box for Tony. He sneaks to the Avengers Tower balcony, quickly hiding it in the vent and moves a potted plant in front of it for good measure. He wanted to give Tony the gift two minutes before the fireworks started. As he left to talk with Steve though, he underestimated one thing.

Tony had meant it when he said he'd find it eventually, as once again he was on the prowl- looking for it eagerly.