Mission Gone Wrong 5

Bucky X Reader

Warnings: None

A/N: Sooo I have been gone a long long while mostly because Tumblr marked me as explicit and I could only read things. Also I just got a new computer so yeah I can write more. Not saying much will change in regards to updating but I will attempt to be better.

This will be the last chapter.

Masterlist Previous Part

Last Time:

“They mean nothing to me. Nothing not if I can have you in my life.” He hummed while pressing down on your fingers for a harder feel.

“Excuse me if I don’t hold my breath.” You set him back on the floor as you reach your room. You step in wanting some privacy to shower from the small herd you have following you. “Oh and Pietro? You might want to run. I don’t think he appreciated being shoved to the floor.”

Pietro glanced over his shoulder to see Bucky crouched low to the ground, silently approaching him from behind. Pietro jumps startled and takes off down the hall Bucky close on his heels.

Man this was working out to be quite an interesting week. The one thing you can say though is you were learning new things about this team and in turn growing closer by the hour.

A Week Later:

To say that tensions are high is an understatement. The majority felt that Cho was taking too dang long to come up with a solution. She was being extra careful considering that she had to turn the world’s mightiest heroes back into humans, one wrong move and the world could lose them all in one fell swoop.

Currently you were all on the roof. Tony had convinced you that he needed a greenhouse up there and that you were the one for the job. What he didn’t tell you was that there wasn’t a physical building and he wanted you to redo what you did in the gym last week.

“Um Tony, I’m not sure what you are expecting but…” You try to protest though it fell on deaf ears as Tony is quick to interrupt you.

“Eh no, consider this a test slash creative time. Unleash that power that we all now know lays within. This is your space, your creation, do what feels best.” He flings his arm out indicating the expanse of the roof.

“You’re not worried about what it looks like?” Still uncertain as to what he is asking for.

“Nope, this is to be your space with the rest of us having access.” He practically is rubbing his hands together waiting for the “magic” to happen.

You shoot a look around to the group, everyone looks just as eager to see what would happen next. Your eyes finally land on Bucky last, he is gazing at you almost at eye level as he was perched on a duct next to you. He seemed to read the fear in your eyes, he tilts his head gesturing to the side. Turning you walk away from the group. When you are a good distance away he stops and levels his gaze on you locking eyes instantly.

“What has you so scared?” He whispers as if not wanting to scare you away.

“I...I just… I just don’t want to mess anything up. I mean I could collapse the roof. I could make a plant that someone is allergic to. I... I can’t.” You attempt to shift your eyes away but they keep flickering back to his.

“We both know that is a load of crap.” He leans himself closer to you and instinctually you bring your hand up to rub down his back, bringing you an instant sense of peace. “You have an amazing ability one that has gone unappreciated for far too long. This whole situation has been a pain to say the least but I think there is some good to come out of it. We finally got a chance to grow together to be a family more than just a team. We got a break from the chaos that ruled our world every day. But most importantly we got to know you and see you for who you truly are. You are amazing and your powers are an absolute gift. You’re one of the few that has a gift that doesn’t just bring pain and suffering meant to destroy. You create and bring things together, you make gorgeous things. You’ve shown me this all week and now you can show them.”

You were sniffling trying to hold back all the emotions you were feeling. This week had been everything Bucky had said. Though for you the best part had been finding a friend in Bucky and maybe a little bit more. You had spent almost every hour together both waking and sleeping. This team had gone from busy all the time with an occasional team night to sleeping together, eating meals, and movie night every night. You finally felt like you belonged in the group, getting to know each member and their different likes and dislikes. It was an eye opening experience.

Looking back toward the group you can still see the excitement on their faces but you can also see the awe of what your powers will bring.

“Ok let's do this.” You turn to walk back but pause looking back at Bucky. “Oh and Bucky, thanks for all this. For the pep talk.”

He nods, “Any time doll.”

Reaching the group you stretch, “Ok let's do this, but let me go grab my music.”

Tony stops you though, “Already taken care of, I had FRIDAY filter it to the speakers up here. That and I want to hear what you’re listening to while working on it.”

“Oh thanks, a little invasive but ok.” You can’t help but chuckle, even as a lemur Tony still seemed to get his way. “FRIDAY play the Zen playlist.”

The music begins to drift through the speakers. You let it flow over you. Capturing the bubbling feelings and moving with it. You stretch your hands out, directing the tree seeds to land in 4 spots to start growing to begin the support system. Then they begin to grow reaching up to the sky soaking in both the sun and your energy. They start to sprout and reach out toward each other forming the roof of the building. You then urge vines to twist around each of the trees to support and then creep out towards each other forming loose walls and an archway. Each vine then has numerous flowers bloom and cover the remaining spaces forming an intricate pattern of swirls. Moss appears on the floor making for a sponge surface to relax on. You leave free spaces for benches and other items. There is also a hole in the roof to encourage sunlight to stream in, more vines dange down to twist into what one can only see as an egg chair.

Stepping back you invite the others to roam the space and see what they like. Also asking if they wanted anything changed or added. This of course was met with hurried nos and grunts from a couple as they were too busy exploring. Bucky, down with his initial sweep, comes to rest next to you.

“Well done.” He says simply, keeping his focus on the group.

You plop a hand on his head, “Thanks, couldn’t have done it without you.”

“You sure could have but I’m always happy to help.”

The group spends the next while chilling in the gazebo talking and enjoying the fresh air. Suddenly FRIDAY chirps out that Dr Cho would like to see everyone in the lab. It seemed they had made a breakthrough. Rather begrudgingly, considering this could be the chance they were waiting for. The group makes its way down.

“Welcome, so straight to the point. I believe we have found a solution. I won’t get too technical considering most of you will have no idea what I’m saying. But we have a solution and if you step into this chamber we can give it a go.” Cho says smoothly not once looking up from her tablet. She gestures her hand toward a glass box that takes up a large amount of space in the room.

“Um.. before we go jumping into boxes as thrilling as that sounds right now” Steve replies, “What are the odds of this working?”

“95.9% with the other variable is that pretty much you are still an animal afterwards.” FRIDAY chimes in.

“OK, Sam you get to go first then.” Bucky turns to him as if he was stating the complete obvious.

“HAHAHA you're so funny, might want to quit your day job to do that instead.” He goes to shove Bucky to no avail as he jumps over him and settles on a table instead.

“Well it doesn’t matter to me who goes first but I do suggest one at a time.” Cho states, opening the door to let the first person in.

Vision steps up, “This is the safest option, I shall be the as you call it ‘guinea pig’ for this operation.”

You really aren’t sure what happens next but the chamber fills with smoke and there seems to be a loud popping. When the smoke cleared there stood Vision, as far as anyone could tell he was in perfect condition.

“With a self analysis it appears I am back to normal. There is one fact that must be brought to light.” He looked down, following his eyes the group found a praying mantis sitting next to him. He gently scoops it up and proceeds out the nearest wall to the outside.

“Whelp if that is the worst that can happen let's do this.” Tony marched into the chamber closing the door after him.

This continued until each of the members were back in their own skin. The real side effect came when each appeared butt naked. Tony took it in stride, preening like a peacock before moving to a cabinet in the corner to find a spare set of clothes. Apparently nakedness was a common occurrence in the lab. You quickly set off to grab everyone else a set of clothes before things proceeded.

Each was examining their counterpart animal. You on the other hand were just glad they were back in their human form. Though at the same time you felt your heart break. You had enjoyed this last week, spending time snuggling with the animals and getting to know who they were deeper than teammates.

You finally settle next to Bucky where he gently stroked the cat that lay in a carrier. “So what's going to happen to all these animals?” You ask softly.

“I’m not sure, I think Tony said something about finding homes for all of them. Donating them to different zoos and what not.” He shrugs not really sure.

“Oh, I guess that makes sense.” You cast your eyes down. Feeling a sudden tightness in your chest from the thought of having to say goodbye to these animals. Of course you understood there was no way you could keep or take care of all of them but… well it wasn’t your decision.

You traveled to all the crates and petted the animals that you could, most seemed to recognize you or at least not deem you a threat, and allowed a gentle petting. Saving the cat for last you spent the longest, you would miss him the most. You leaned into the crate and kissed him on the head. You finally force yourself to head for the door.

“Seeing as you are all human again I’m sure you would all like a human meal tonight. If there are no objections I thought I would make something for you all.” You pass your gaze over everyone to see how they felt.

Steve chuckles, “I think it should be the other way around. You’ve taken such good care of us that we should treat you to dinner.” The rest nodded their heads vigorously.

“How about this? I will make dinner tonight and you all can make dinner tomorrow?” You quirk an eyebrow daring anyone to object.

“Fine but we clean up tonight.” You merely nod in acceptance.

The evening seemed to be an extension of the last week, just with human them. It was amusing when everything seemed to wind down and you got up to go to bed and the group followed you to your room. They didn’t even seem to notice until you opened the door. They seemed to snap back to reality and coughed with a blush that creeped onto their cheeks.

“So this is awkward.” Sam whistled. “I will say, I am going to miss the snuggling. Can that be an option? Like if I need to, can I join you?” There is a spark of anticipation in his eye, that when you looked over the group they held the same look though some were better at veiling it.

“I mean… I guess it's not much of an issue for me.” You rub the back of your neck.

A chorus of appreciative noises went through the group. They soon all wandered away to their own rooms to get ready for bed. It didn’t take you long till you as well were relaxing in your bed but with the feeling of emptiness. The bed seemed so large compared to last week. Shaking the feeling off you grabbed a book and nestled in some more.

Not 10 pages in though you heard a knock on your door. You called whoever it was in. Wanda swung her head around the door frame and smiled at you.

“Umm you did say whenever so I figured that meant whenever.” You chuckle and pat the bed next to you. She quickly hurried in and tucked herself next to you. It seemed as soon as she was comfy there was another knock. This time it was Pietro.

“I was looking for Wanda.” He said shyly, which was odd for him. Seeing his sister though prompted him to get settled as well. Right next to her.

Well, you thought, the empty feeling is gone now.

Once more a noise emanated from the door. This time Sam snuck in entering with his back turned to you. When he swung around he froze seeing the other 2 intruders.

“Dang, just jumping in on my idea.” He didn’t even bother waiting for a reply and scootched onto the empty side of you.

“This is going to be a thing isn’t it? I’m never going to sleep alone in my own bed anymore?” You whisper not really looking for an answer.

“Nope I don’t think so.” Sam said.

You give up reading and hunker down in the bed, soon with the lights off you drift into a peaceful slumber.

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The following week is filled with intruders/guests in your room, pretty much anytime you were in there one of them was also. The only one that didn’t join you was Bucky he seemed to keep his distance. It wasn't until a few days after their human return that he found you up in your garden gazebo.

You were laying on the moss staring up in the sky watching the clouds go by. Not saying anything he laid next to you, putting an arm under his head and one across his chest. You sat in silence for several moments until you felt the urge to speak.

“It's only been a few days but I already miss our conversations.” You speak in a low voice so as not to break the comfortable stillness that has settled around you.

“Yeah me too.” Came his short reply.

“Do you think we can make it a thing for us?” You lift your head up so you can see his reaction to the question. Startled you find him already looking right at you.

“Yeah,” he sounds a little breathless, “Yeah this can be a thing. To be honest I was hoping that wouldn’t change between us.”

“Then lets do it.”

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Since the switch you had been visiting the animals everyday. Playing with Steve the dog, petting Bucky the cat, and feeding the rest. The arrangements had been made to have them shipped off to several locations so they could get the best care and life they could, some would even eventually be released into the wild.

Despite the groups begging to at least keep one or two, the pleas had fallen on deaf ears. Tony would have none of it spouting cleaning and messes, and how it was his building so he got to make the rules. You were sad to see them go so when the day came for them to be shipped off you spent the whole morning hanging with them getting one last moment together.

When the courier came you had tears falling down your face. Bucky appeared beside you and tucked your head under his chin until the last animal was loaded up. He then pulled you along onto the roof where you spent the remainder of the day.

By the time you headed back down you were exhausted and just ready to curl up in bed to forget the whole day happened. When you opened the door though you found a dark chocolate brown cat sleeping on your bed. Having made itself at home right in the center. You whip around to Bucky a question on your tongue that never did get spoken.

“I kinda sorta guilt tripped Tony into letting us keep him and the dog. Said it would be good for team morale and that if he didn’t, I would have to make his life a living hell for making you so sad.”

“But he left and I saw him get carted off.” You couldn’t seem to wrap your head around the situation.

“Nah he just went to get shots and chipped at the vet. Steve the dog as well.”

You wrapped Bucky up in your arms, squeezing him tight while chanting thank you over and over.

“So good surprise?”

“The best surprise.”

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