Chapter 4
When the lights of the Einstein-Rosen bridge cleared, Darcy and Jane looked around expecting to see the fields of a typical African farming community, and while there were definitely agricultural endeavors around them, the area was much more urban that either had expected.
“Did we end up in an alternate universe where Europeans didn’t trample all over Africa like the entitled shits they tend to be? Because I am okay living in that kind of Utopia.”
“I don’t think universe-hopping is possible, Darcy. And it is absolutely impossible with our bridge, so this must just be somewhere we’ve never been? Maybe I sent us to the wrong planet again?”
“What are you doing here? And why are there scorch marks on the grass? I just got this area back to perfect after the battle!” came a male voice that was more annoyed than frightening. Turning to see who it was, Darcy recognized the face she had doodled hearts around in her history textbooks.
“Hooooooot. Jane, you definitely sent us to the right alternate universe if Bucky Barnes is the gardener.”
“Not a gardener, doll. But you better come with me. Your tech is interesting enough that it just might get you an invitation to stay.”
After Bucky spoke to someone on what looked remarkably like a hologram watch, Darcy and Jane were escorted to a set of very official looking room. After a lengthy hearing, it was determined they were no threat, and would be seen by the chief scientist. When they arrived in the labs, Jane started making google eyes at pretty much everything, and a young woman approached. Jane and Shuri excitedly shared their mutual love of breaking the laws of science, until Shuri asked if Tony stark even scienced. At that point, Darcy was able to jump in to the conversation and they talked about the man-child’s ego and their sympathy for Pepper Potts. By the time the conversation died down, the trio was being told that supper was ready. As they left the lab, Darcy reflected on her joy at having landed in Wakanda.
“Princess, I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.”