Responsibility

It had been a few hours since the battle of Captain America and Iron Man, along with Winter soldier. None of them knew that it would turn out in a fight as Steve and Bucky were trying to stop Zemo and Tony, realising Bucky had been framed, went to help them, as friends. But Zemo twisted things around and made them all fight each other, in a result Tony’s Arc Reactor getting hit by Steve’s shield, Bucky’s metal being blown off by Tony’s blast and with Steve dropping his shield after Tony told him that he didn't deserve it.

After the final hit by Steve stabbing his shield into Tony’s Arc Reactor, they were all on the floor, tired and out of breath. Steve managed to stand up and get his shield out of Tony’s suit and pick his longtime friend Bucky up with one arm which went around his shoulder when Bucky stood up, they were about to walk away until Tony started to shout at Steve.

“That shield doesn't belong to you, my father made that shield! You don’t deserve it!”

Steve looked at the shield he held, blue, red and white with a star in the middle, a symbol for freedom. Maybe Tony was right, maybe Steve didn’t deserve the shield.

That’s what Steve thought and dropped the shield, claw marks from Black Panther still there. Steve and Bucky limped their way towards a ladder which Steve helped Bucky on and continued to their way out and were surprised to see Black Panther out their with Zemo in his arms, they were immediately on the defence.

“Do not worry Captain Rogers, I have found the truth and will not bring harm to you and your friend”

They were both surprised, with a little hesitation they relaxed, looking at Zemo Steve felt anger. Angry for making them go against each other, angry for showing Tony the clip of his parents death, angry of making them choose.

T’challa informed them that he had called in a chopper from his homeland to take them to Wakanda while he took Zemo away to the government and will tell them the truth. The two were grateful for T’challa and without knowing, slept in the chopper on the way there.

They were woken with soft shakes on the shoulders by the captain, Steve thanked them as the staff helped them get into the building and rest on the sofa’s. The staff provided them with food and drinks, and a doctor who washed the blood of their faces and arms and stitched them up.

While doctors were helping cleaning Bucky’s arm Steve was in deep thought, what had he done? Why had he gone against Stark? Was it really about the Accords or about Bucky?At first it was all about the Accords, but when Bucky got dragged into it and the government wanted him in jail and dead Steve couldn't handle it, he couldn’t lose his friend after looking for him for two years.

And there was the others as well, Sam, Clint, Wanda, Scott and Natasha.

Sam was a loyal friend to Steve, and Steve was loyal to him, it made him a bit relieved that Sam didn’t agree with the accords and helped him with Bucky, but he didn't want to drag Sam into his mess.

Then there was Clint, who had been part of the first Avengers, Steve knew that Clint was strong and did everything for the people he loved, especially his family. It pained Steve about Clint’s family, how they would be dragged into this even though they were innocent. He knew it was his fault, for asking Clint to go save Wanda, even though Clint was happy to break her out Steve felt guilty.

And Wanda, Steve loved Wanda like a daughter just like Clint. She lost so much with the battle of Ultron, yes she was on the wrong side at first but changed after discovering the truth, she battled along with the Avengers in the Sokovia to stop Ultron and succeeded. But she lost her brother, her twin, her other half, he was the only family she had left and now he’s gone. Wanda knew he went by being a hero, saving Clint’s and a young boy’s life, Steve and Clint were heartbroken when they saw his body and when they saw Wanda’s tear stained face. Steve made her an Avenger, he and Natasha helped her look at situations and detail them out, he also did his best to give her a family, but now that family is broken.

Steve didn’t know much about Scott, except Sam knew him and he beat Sam in a fight, to which Steve was amused by along with Bucky. Steve was hesitant about Scott joining because he would be called a criminal if he helped them, after Scott agreed he was still a little hesitant but relieved when he was helping them prove Bucky’s innocents. He fought well and joked around a little which Steve didn't mind, when they needed a diversion Scoot was immediately on it and proved himself good. Steve was grateful for Scoot and promised himself to pay him back, along with the rest of them.

Then Natasha, Steve and Natasha had a close bond after fighting alongside each other with the Avengers, and by taking down HYDRA, Natasha knew how much Bucky meant to him and didn’t want him to get into trouble but he did anyway, if Natasha knew him well then she should know that Steve wouldn't leave his friend.

He closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead, he didn’t know what to do now, he was tired, sad and felt guilty. All of this was his fault and he didn’t know how to fix it.

“Steve” he jumped as his name was called and looked over to his longtime friend who looked at him concerned “Are you ok?”

“Yeah Buck” Bucky didn’t look convinced, after the doctor but a black sleeve on his broken metal arm (like the one at the end of the movie) he thanked him and the doctor walked away, Steve looked at the non-existing arm and felt guilty and sad. If it wasn’t for Steve Bucky might still have his arm, his metal one.

Bucky noticed the look on Steve’s face “Don’t” he said with a slight warm in his tone “Don’t think that this is your fault” he gestured to his arm.

“But it is mine Buck” he laid back against the sofa and signed “All of this is my fault”

“No it’s not, none of this is” Bucky said “If it’s anyone’s fault it’s that Ross” There were truth’s in Bucky’s words, if it hadn’t been for Ross making the accords then the Avengers wouldn’t be where they are know.

“He is right Captain Rogers” T’challa said as he entered the room, Steve straightened up as it would be rude not to in front of royalty “If Thaddeus Ross had not created the Accords there would be no sides”

“See, Whiskers agrees with me” Bucky said, lighting the mood which earned a slight amused smirk from T’challa

“But don’t forget why he made the accords” Steve told them “Because we cause damage when trying to save people”

“As I recall Captain Rogers if it were not for the Avengers, the world would be in more danger then it is now” T’challa reminded him “Because of the Avengers, the world is safe”

Steve signed once again, a headache starting “We try to make it safe”

T'challa then spoke "I also have news about Mr.Stark" Steve's head immediately shot up at the name "He is safe at the Avengers compound, thanks to his satellite in space he got home with the help of his machines" Steve let out a sign of relief, he felt bad leaving Tony back there all by himself, he didn't really think about it as he concentrated on getting Bucky out of there.

T’challa noticed the energy drain from the two “You must get some sleep, after the days you two have had, a rest would be a good thing. I have prepared rooms for you, I hope they are too your comfort”

Steve was shocked “You don’t need to-”

“No, I don’t need too” T’challa cut him off “I want to” he smiled at them “Please follow me”

T’challa led Steve and Bucky down a hallway and to an elevator that took them up two floors, when the doors opened they saw a few doors on the walls in front of them with numbers 1-10 on. T’challa led them to the first two doors, bowed to them and left with a “goodnight”

Steve opened the door to his room (number 1) and looked in, the room was big and spacious, the walls were white and a king size bed on the right wall facing out, it had a grey duvet and pillows. There were two windows on the wall in front of him with grey curtains that were drawn, the moon shining in. There was a white desk on the wall opposite the bed with a big screen and a pot with pens and pencils in, a printer to the side with paper in. There was also a big white wardrobe with a mirror in the middle near the bed. Near the windows was another door which Steve suspected was a bathroom.There were also a fresh set of clothes on the beds, they looked in Bucky’s and it was the same but the bed was a bit lower.

“Well, guess it’s time for bed” he put a hand on Bucky’s shoulder and patted it gently “Good night Buck” he drew his hand back and went to go into his room but was stopped by Bucky grabbing onto his arm. Steve looked at his friend who for some reason looked...embarrassed?

“C-Can you stay with me” his voice was gentle, low and hurt. Steve’s heart broke at seeing him like this.

“Of course” Bucky nodded and let go of Steve’s arm, Steve let him walk and grabbed Bucky’s fresh clothes from his room, when Steve entered his room he shut the door behind him. He gave Bucky his fresh clothes and Bucky went through the other door (it was a bathroom) and got changed in there, while Steve got changed in the room.

Steve had a simple navy blue short sleeved shirt with matching long bottoms, when Bucky stepped out Steve save that Bucky wore the same as him but in black. Steve took their dirty clothes and put them into a pile near the desk, he drew the covers back and he and Buck laid in the bed with the cover back over them.

Bucky laid on his side away from Steve, who laid on his back. Both of them were silent and tried to get to sleep which wasn’t working strangely.

“Buck” Steve whispered, his fingers messing with each other from the uncomfortable silence.
“Yeah” he whispered back, a bit tired.
“I’m sorry” small tears ran down Steve’s face, down his cheeks. Hearing a small sniff Bucky turned to Steve was gently wiped the tears away, Steve turned to look at Bucky and closed his eyes when he felt Bucky’s face. He opened them when the tears were gone, he saw Bucky’s small smile, a soft look on his face.

“It’s ok Steve” he gently said “It’s not your fault, and don’t argue with me on that” Steve chuckled and put a hand on Bucky’s which never left his cheek.

“Thank you” the two smiled at each other, and finally managed to sleep.