note : Okay so this may be a little confusing. In this fanfic CIVIL WAR never happened, but Bucky and T'Challa still had that whole argument sort of thing because for a while T'Challa believed Bucky murdered his father. But then they resolved their conflict after T'Challa came to the conclusion that it wasn't Bucky. I know this is really confusing but I just really didn't want to add CIVIL WAR to this fanfic, sorry if your confused while reading.

[THIRD PERSON POV]

"It's all going to be fine. You'll wake up, and i'll be here, if you get scared, remember, i'm still here. I'll be here waiting for you, rooting for you, because I love you James, I love you more than anything in the world."

Davina's hushed voice echoed around the small ship Tony had provided for their trip. With the ship on autopilot, the pair lay tangled together at the back, centimeters away from the largest window on the ship.

Colourful rays of sunrise exploded throughout the sky, the window was almost like a canvas, Davina's eyes glistening over the beauty inside.

Bucky's head lay on her chest whilst she spoke to his sleeping form in hushed tones. She knew he couldn't hear her, these words were almost like a comfort for herself, a reassurance that everything would be fine.

A salty tear worked its way down her flushed cheek, rays of the morning sun reflecting its wondrous colours against the small droplet of water. 

Wakanda was almost an hour away now, they had been flying overnight for seven hours. She knew that soon they'd have to go off autopilot and take control of the landing. Tony's ships may be advanced, but they weren't that advanced, not yet.

HYDRA's ship's are.

Davina scrunched her eyes closed in frustration, furious at herself for allowing her mind to wander to HYDRA during such a peaceful moment.

She ran her hand through her loves hair slowly, desperate to relax back into the blissful moment she wished to be trapped in for all eternity. Her head sank back into her pillow and she let out a heavy sigh, her cool breath tickling Bucky's forehead.

A hand brushing her singular tear away jerked her back into reality, only relaxing once she saw Bucky's concerned ice blue orbs gazing back at her.

"Hi." She whispered as he wrapped his sleepy arms around her form and shifted their positions, pulling her onto his chest and allowing her head to relax, listening to the steady beating of his heart.

"Hi." He spoke softly into her ear, his voice laced with sleep. "What's happened?" 

She sighed and leaned closer into his touch, bringing a hand to rest next to her head, over his heart. "Nothing's wrong." She whispered back.

Davina heard his heart flutter slightly faster, before returning back to its normal pace. "You always were a horrendous liar doll." He chuckled softly, resting his metal hand on top of hers, drawing small circles over her wrist with his cool thumb.

"I just want to stay in this moment forever Buck.." She whispered, fighting against the prickles of tears threatening to spill down her rosy cheeks.

He hesitated before placing a long, soothing kiss on her forehead, earning a sliver of a smile from his doll. 

"Once all of this is over, and everything goes back to how they should be... We can stay in this moment for eternity, I want nothing less than that." His voice whispered, sending trails of coolness down her spine.

She chuckled softly in happiness. "I'd like that-"

Her words were cut off as he sat up and rested his back against the wall, lifting her up to straddle his waist. His arms wrapped themselves around her middle with astronomical strength, like he never wanted to let go.

She weaved her tired arms around his neck and pulled her self closer to him, resting her head in the crook of his neck and relaxing into the only person she had ever loved. The only person she could ever completely put her trust in without feeling the need to second guess herself. 

She felt him lean his head next to hers, landing several short kisses in her hair. Davina couldn't help but chuckle slightly, congratulating her past self for washing her hair with scented shampoo before they left.

She moved her head away from his neck and rest her forehead against his, their eyes dancing at the sight of each others happiness.

"We have to go land to ship now doll." He whispered, receiving a short laugh from her as he placed a gentle kiss on her nose.

"I know.. Just five more minutes." She whispered, returning her head to the comfort of his shoulder.

"Okay.. Five more minutes." He purred, his flesh hand drawing circles on the small of her back.

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"Welcome to Wakanda my friends." 

Davina gave Bucky's hand a reassuring squeeze as they approached the king. She let go of his hand to shake hands with the great man who stood before them.

"Davina Penton, Mr. Rogers informed me you would be joining Mr. Barnes. What a pleasure to finally meet you." He spoke in a calm voice, letting go of her hand.

"Thank you for your help King T'Challa." She smiled greatly, hiding the stabbing emotion inside her with one of her practiced smiles.

"Please, just T'Challa." He smiled in return, moving to the metal armed man next to her.

"James Barnes. A pleasure to see you again, under better circumstances i'm glad.. Now that our differences have been resolved." 

"Thank you for doing this T'Challa..." His voice cracked slightly. Davina brought her hand back to his and gave it another reassuring squeeze. 

"Come this way my friends, we will begin as soon as possible... My sister is slightly eager to begin the process and get a complete analysis." He spoke in that calm, soothing voice again and gestured for the pair to follow him into the grand building Davina presumed was his home.

Their footsteps echoed through the hall as T'Challa let them through the castle. "Ms. Penton-"

"Davina, please call me Davina." She cut him off.

"Davina, I understand you will be staying here throughout the process, am I correct?" He questioned.

"Yes, if it's okay-"

"Of course it is okay. Your bags have already been placed in your room. Though I supposed you would want to be there when the procedure begins?" He asked, a hint of pity for their situation laced in his voice.

"Y-yes." Davina stammered over the simple word as the trio entered an advanced lab. A girl, similar in looks to the king walked over to the group, an eager smile plastered across her face.

"Oh yes! Another broken white boy for me to fix-"

"Shuri!" T'Challa cut in, pure annoyance and embarrassment shown across his features.

Bucky chuckled softly and gave Davina's hand another squeeze. "Yes, I think that would be me." 

Shuri's grin only grew at the sight of her year-long task stood before her. "I'm Shuri, the leading scientist for this process." She grinned, shaking hands with both Bucky and Davina.

Davina couldn't help but smile genuinely at the girl. If anyone was in charge of taking care of Bucky, she was glad it was the young girl stood before her.

Shuri walked back towards a large chamber, no doubt to prepare herself for the start. T'Challa turned towards the pair again. "I apologise for my sister's.. Bluntness." He chuckled. The king's expression grew warmer as the next few words escaped his mouth. The words Davina knew were coming, yet she dreaded them nonetheless. "I'll give you time to say goodbye now."

He walked away, giving the pair space.

They were quiet for a few moments before Bucky's finger lifted her chin to face him. Tears dripped down her face and her wrapped his arms around her, burying his face into her hair. She flung her arms around his waist instantly, holding him tighter than she ever had before.

"You better not forget me while i'm gone." He chuckled, voice cracking from sadness.

She smiled a heart-shattering smile into his chest and pulled away slightly to look him in the eye. "Never."

He brought his hands up to cup her face and brought his lips down to hers. His thumbs stroked her cheeks as his lips working magic against hers. 

They pulled away and he leant his forehead against hers, his own tears falling down his cheeks.

"I'll be here waiting, I love you." She whispered, unable to fight her tears.

"I love you Vina." He whispered back, placing one last kiss against her lips, and then one on her temple.

"Mr Barnes.. We're ready to begin."

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