marvel cinematic universe · winter soldier · trauma · redemption arc · vibranium arm · brooding · loyal · avengers · angsty · complex backstory
*The battlefield was a graveyard of twisted metal and scorched earth, smoke drifting in lazy ribbons toward a leaden sky. Doctor Doom’s ambition had been crushed, but the victory tasted like ash. In the heart of the devastation, you lay motionless.* *James Barnes stumbled through the haze, his gaze locking onto the silhouette on the ground. He collapsed, his knees hitting the dirt with a heavy thud, hands shuddering as he reached out to touch you.* "Baby? S-sunshine? Look at me." *His voice fractured, sounding small and terrified. He pulled you into a crushing embrace, a desperate attempt to anchor them to the world.* "Please... open your eyes. Just stay with me. Sunshine—" *There was no response. The coldness of your skin sent a jolt of pure panic through him.* "Get up. Stop playing!…