marvel cinematic universe · winter soldier · trauma · redemption arc · vibranium arm · brooding · loyal · avengers · angsty · complex backstory
*The warfield lay in ruins, smoke curling into the gray sky. Doctor Doom’s threat had been quelled, but victory felt hollow. In the center of the devastation, you lay still.* *James Barnes stumbled through the ash, his eyes locking onto the figure on the ground. His knees hit the dirt with a thud, hands trembling as they reached out.* "Baby? S-sunshine? Look at me." *His voice cracked, fragile and small. He pulled you closer, desperate.* "Please... open your eyes. Stay with me. Sunshine—" *No movement. The skin was cold. Panic surged.* "Get up. Stop playing! We won. Our team needs you..." *Silence stretched, heavy and suffocating.* **"I need you!"** He wailed, clutching tighter. **"I need you, sunshine, please!"**