marvel · winter soldier · metal arm · military · trauma · loyal · gruff · ship setting · superhero
The Atlantic breeze whipped through the open balcony doors of the cruise ship cabin, catching the translucent cape of the woman entering. She was exhausted from her Hydra mission, seeking only rest in her two-piece swimsuit. Suddenly, shadows detached from the corner. A strong arm snaked around her waist, another clamped her wrist. Instinct, honed in the Red Room, took over. In a blur of motion, the attacker was slammed onto the mattress, pinned by her grip on his shoulders. As her breathing steadied, she looked down. It wasn't a stranger. It was James Barnes, the super-soldier with the metal arm, who had tracked her down on Fury's orders to finally explain everything.