Legacy ~ p. maximoff

My world was lit on fire. At what point will I be good enough? When will I be self-improved enough to be accepted by society? The fear instilled in others is something that I can't seem to escape, as I am always the cause of it.

I guess that's why Pietro and I are hiding amongst the Wakandans. At least that's what he just told me. But from looking around as we exit the jet, I see and ginormous city full of technology. This can't be Wakanda, can it? I thought they lived in poverty. Steve and Bucky walk out behind us and head over to who I now recognize as T'challa.

"Your Highness," Steve greets him with a firm handshake. "Thank you for this."

"Of course," he replies. "I was not the only victim of Zemo's plans. We all need to stand together." He looks my way and nods. I give a nod back. "I'll show you to the lab." We all start to follow him as he turns around and walks toward the building. I run up next to Steve.

"What's going on?" I ask confused.

He sighs and replies, "Bucky is going back in cryo."

"What?! Why?" I demand answers from him a little bit angry as I look to Bucky for confirmation. He just sends me a nod and I know he and he alone made this decision. I give him a sympathetic look as Pietro rubs my back. When we reach the lab I see a girl around my age that I recognize as the princess.

"Ah so these are the colonizers I was told about," she greets us with a teasing smile.

"Princess," Steve greets back. He's still as polite as ever.

"Come," she motions to Bucky. He's hesitant but sits on the table she gestures to. "I don't bite." I send him a reassuring smile.

"You sure about this?" I ask him.

He hesitates before answering, "I can't trust my own mind." He tries to smile but fails. "So until they figure how to get this stuff out of my head... I think going back under is the best thing. For everybody."

"Only if you're sure, Buck," Steve tells him and he nods. I walk up to him and pull him into a hug. His one arm wraps around me and squeezes tight.

"We will figure it out," I whisper as I pull away. "I promise."

"I know," he reassures with a soft smile. "You're a smart one." I let out a sad laugh and step back towards Pietro. He wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me close and kissing my head.

"It'll be alright," he reassures me as Shuri's team gets Bucky set up in the machine. When the glass freezes over I look away and walk over to the window, staring out into the unfamiliar city. I feel Pietro follow me along with Steve and T'challa.

"Thank you for this," I tell the soon to be king. "For both Bucky and letting us stay here."

"Your friend and my father... they were both victims," he expressed. "If I can help one of them find peace... even you two..." he gestures to Pietro and I.

"You know if they find out he's here... that they're here," Steve warns looking to the pair of us. "They'll come for all of them."

"Let them try," he smirks.