⮕ 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 ❘ [𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖛𝖊𝖑 𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖙𝖘]

▬▬▬▬ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

TIMELINE｡˚ ⁀➷ Post Civil War to Pre-Infinity War.

WARNING｡˚ ⁀➷ Hurt/comfort, Fluff

PAIRING｡˚ ⁀➷ Bucky Barnes x SageWitch!reader

SUMMARY｡˚ ⁀➷ In the quiet sanctuary of Wakanda, Bucky Barnes slowly relearns love and trust through clumsy kisses, warm handholds, and the steady presence of someone who never rushes him. Together, you both build something soft and sacred — one healing moment at a time.

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The Quinjet touched down softly just outside the shimmering boundary of Wakanda. Its descent stirred faint clouds of red dust, the golden light of sunset washing over the distant cliffs and the misty forest that marked the edge of the hidden nation. The horizon glowed, casting a long shadow of the aircraft as it came to a stop.

Steve Rogers stepped out first, posture rigid, eyes already scanning the terrain with quiet vigilance. Sam Wilson followed a beat later, rolling his shoulders with a groan as if the flight had cramped something vital.

You stepped out last, your boots crunching lightly against the sunbaked earth. A canvas backpack hung from your shoulder, weighted with more than just travel essentials. Your breath caught for a moment — not from fatigue, but from the sheer beauty of the Wakandan skyline. The air shimmered faintly where the energy shield rose in silent protection, the hum of the barrier oddly comforting in its familiarity.

On the other side stood King T'Challa and his sister, Shuri. The king was stoic, hands folded behind his back, every inch the poised ruler. Beside him, Shuri was practically bouncing on her heels, wearing her signature blend of lab gear and combat readiness, grinning like she was already preparing a roast.

"You're late," Shuri called out, voice teasing as always. "I was about to run your coordinates and assume you got lost again."

You're shoulders slumped as you deadpanned, "I only got lost once. And your hologram map flipped upside down."

"Sounds like user error to me."

T'Challa let out a quiet breath, almost a chuckle. "And yet you still find yourself within my kingdom. Again."

You flashed him a grin. "What can I say? The king's hospitality is fabulous."

Steve murmured from behind you, "Try to remember you're speaking to royalty."

But T'Challa waved a hand dismissively, "It's alright, Captain. I prefer honesty to formality. Especially with her."

"She does keep us entertained," Shuri added, "And mildly concerned."

Sam smirked, "Sounds like her whole trademark."

You nudged him playfully with your elbow, and he bumped back before letting you step forward.