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《Bucky please may we go?》Cosmo asks.

“We are coming” Bucky chuckles, seeing Sam almost ready too “let us finish getting ready”

《I am excited to see these people! You spoke of these heroes. Also Tony will be there again》Cosmo wags his tail as he expresses his excitement.

“Tony will be happy to see you in good health” Sam agrees “I think you will like Peter and American”

“It will be good to see a few of the fools” Bucky chuckles.

“Be nice” Sam says softly.

“Mhm” Bucky hums.

Soon they arrive at Tony's and there are a bunch of cars parked outside.

“Party has arrived!” Tony says with his arms open as he walks outside.

“Tony” Sam says with a smile “you didn't have to come out here”

“Of course I needed to” Tony chuckles.

“Always the spotlight” Bucky says as he gently hugs Tony.

Tony looks surprised but hugs him back. Sam smiles watching them as they pull a part.

“Hugs are new” Tony says softly.

“Don't push your luck” Bucky says then they both laugh.

“Okay let's get the family inside, Peter and America are excited to see you” Tony says with a smile then looks at Cosmo “how’s living with them going?”

《Do not be so rude, my fathers are good to me》Cosmo says and shakes his head.

As Cosmo and Tony walk in while talking, Bucky and Sam follow them in holding hands. The moment they step in music is playing and everyone is talking.

“Friends!” Thor shouts, excited to see them.

Thor hugs Sam and Bucky both a little too hard and they both wince briefly.

“Too much bud” Sam says then sighs as Thor let's them both go.

“Ah yes, human sorry” Thor chuckles “come drink!”

Bucky looks at Sam and Sam chuckles.

“Go on” Sam says and shakes his head.

As Bucky and Thor wander off, Sam looks through the party goers.

“Sam” Someone calls him.

Sam looks over to see Natasha and he smiles then walks over.

“Looking sharp” Natasha compliments.

“Thanks” Sam chuckles “you too”

“Charmer, I get what he sees” Natasha says with a slight smirk then gently pats Sam's upper arm “you two are good together”

“Yeah?” Sam says softer “I think so too… it's been hard but I'm glad we made it through all this”

“Yeah, I'm glad to see you both a little more open. He looks happier, a lot happier” Natasha suggests.

“I think he is, I think our therapy sessions help a lot too” Sam nods “he has been opening up to Tony and Stephen more lately. I think having another couple who understand all the mess helps”

“Yeah plus they have kids so if you two ever need support with one they got your back” Natasha agrees.

“Yeah…” Sam shyly rubs his neck “we have talked about it a little”

“Boy or girl?” Natasha teases and pries a little.

Sam hums then smiles.

“Gender doesn't matter” Sam says firmly.

“You'll be a good dad then” Natasha says softer.

Suddenly a portal opens and a teen girl with dark skin, long brown hair and around America's height steps out. Everyone looks over to her.

“Dad?” the girl says, looking at Sam.

Sam looks surprised then starts to notice features that match him and Bucky on her. Stephen rushes over with his spells ready but Sam puts his hand out toward Stephen.

“Wait” Sam says “what time are you from?”

“Thirty thousand eighty eight” the girl says.

“Sam she needs to go back, it's likely going to mess up our timeline” Stephen says calmly.

“You called me dad” Sam suggests then looks over to Bucky.

Bucky looks pale but manages to make it through the crowd and over to Sam.

“Who are you?” Bucky says.

“I'm… I was a test subject created by your DNA in… a future timeline… where you are both dead” the girl replies with hurt in her voice.

Sam immediately looks at Bucky. Bucky sighs reading Sam's eyes like a book.

“Don't get ahead of yourself” Bucky whispers.

Sam grumbles low but looks at the girl again.

“How are you able to control magic?” Sam asks concerned “if you are from our DNA?”

“Everyone where I'm from has magic, you two were the strongest” the girl explains “which is why they used your DNA… they want to hone the strongest warriors of light”

“Hun what's your purpose?” Tony asks.

“Oh… Tony” the girl perks up.

“Mhm” Tony hums then smiles “thats me”

“I'm here to help then I can go back” the girl says with a smile.

“Help… with?” Stephen asks.

“The villain storm coming here in twenty four hours?” the girl looks confused.

Stephen looks annoyed briefly then sighs and creates a circle of magic and starts to use the eye of agamotto's power. As the crystal glows briefly Stephen shuts his eyes and focuses. Soon after Stephen sighs before opening them and the glow disappears.

“Tell me your name” Stephen says and glares softly with a warning in his tone.

“Rebecca Sarah Barnes” the girl says.

Bucky balls his fist and Sam takes his fist in both of his hands.

“Stephen” Bucky says a little harshly.

“I'm not going to turn her away” Stephen shakes his head.

“So she is like me?” America speaks up and Rebecca looks over.

“Seems so” Tony states.

“We have a daughter” Sam says softly.

“From another earth” Bucky reminds him.

“But she is made from us” Sam suggests.

“We have little miss America” Thor says excitedly “and now more family!”

“The more the merrier” Natasha agrees.

“So I can stay?” Rebecca asks nervously.

“If its not going to collapse some timeline” Tony shrugs.

“I am still unsure of that being a case” Stephen admits “but at this time it seems fine”

“Great!” Thor shouts and comes over to Rebecca “good news little one!”

Thor hugs her and she winces at his strength. Sam chuckles and Bucky sighs. As Thor let's her go she sighs rubbing her arm feeling sore.

“Tell us about your earth” Tony suggests “I'm still kind of piecing this together and I think it would help everyone here”

“Right” Rebecca nods understanding “it's going to be a long story”

“Sounds like we have some time” Sam suggests.

“Jarvis start world scans” Stephen says.

“Yes Stephen” Jarvis replies from their intercoms.

“I'll start from what I know” Rebecca says “I am eighteen born in a lab. Several other test… people were in the lab around the same time I was. Five years ago I busted myself and others out… we blew up the lab but it's not the only one… well it wasn't the only one. We were hunted for at least three or four years of that. The labs use several things in order to create their… people.”

As Rebecca explains Bucky looks frustrated and Sam looks sad and disturbed.

“There was a group of us I left behind and they are fine on their own but they help protect the city of…” Rebecca looks between Bucky and Sam “one of our cities… several of you exist in our time and help us. I'm sorry to say but our villian was the ancient one” Rebecca says as she looks at Stephen “she was ticked off and consumed otherworldly power, in our case almost ruining our universe”

“I see…” Stephen sounds a little sad “the line for magic and using it for evil is rather thin”

“It snapped when she killed you” Rebecca admits.

“Am I alive in your…” Tony goes to ask but stops.

“Very much so” Rebecca nods “you are kind of… partly metal? Half iron man in a literal sense?”

“No” Stephen says while looking at Tony.

“Hey… rude I had no plans on it” Tony pouts.

“You… our version of you saved several of us…” Rebecca says then lifts one of her pant legs slightly showing a black dark metal leg.

“Did… you suffer…” Bucky whispers and his voice breaks a little.

Rebecca looks at Bucky surprised but weakly smiles. Bucky swallows hard but comes over to her separating from Sam. Rebecca looks nervous until Bucky puts out his metal hand. Rebecca hesitates but slowly puts her hand in his.

“You… suffered?” Rebecca suggests very softly.

“And you?” Bucky says softly.

Sam comes over and gently takes Rebecca's other hand.

“You won't go it alone” Sam says softly.

“D… dad…” Rebecca whispers and her voice breaks as she tears up.

Tony and Stephen look at each other then Tony smiles and Stephen sighs.

“Welcome home” Tony says “so long as you want”

Rebecca starts sobbing and hugs Sam. Sam holds her close as Bucky sighs in relief.

“We have you” Bucky says softly.

“We got you” Sam whispers.

A few hours later Bucky and Sam are sitting with Rebecca as she tells them stories about her world and the two of them listen. Cosmo is at her feet with his head in her lap listening to them talk. The party in the next room has started back up and the music is playing loud.

“So you never met us in your timeline right? Do you at least know what we were like there?” Sam asks curiously.

“I know some of the history but only pieces. Alot of knowledge was lost in the war on civilization from test… subjects” Rebecca briefly hesitates but nods.

“If its too difficult you don't have to tell us now” Bucky suggests softly.

“No… I mean… its just a little strange to reflect back on and hard to not feel a little guilty about not being able to save all the people they… used” Rebecca struggles as she tries to explain.

“Take your time” Sam says.

“You were our heroes, the most famous heros” Rebecca looks at Bucky “you ran a home for abandoned children” Rebecca looks at Sam “and you ran a kitchen out of it” Rebecca smiles “but you were both heroes, respected and loved. You healed millions, saved thousands”

Sam smiles a little and Bucky hums.

“I looked up to you, both of you” Rebecca admits shyly “you both healed the world in ways no one could have at that time”

“You are doing your best to help them now and you saved others it sounds like you are just as much a hero as we were… are” Sam says with a slight chuckle “you are strong for being able to get this far and… I'm proud of you”

Rebecca's face lights up with a smile.

“So… you are married? How did that happen?” Rebecca asks curiously.

Bucky blushes a little and huffs slightly making Sam laugh. Rebecca just smiles seeing them happy.

“I feel for him” Sam admits “he has always been beautiful to me”

Bucky looks a little surprised but smiles.

“I punched a guy in the face for him” Bucky admits.

Rebecca starts laughing then they both start laughing. As they bond and talk throughout the night Bucky and Sam find themselves sticking to her like glue.

“Hey you three we will…” Tony says walking in then stops and smiles seeing the three of them asleep on his couch in a spare room “get some rest got a busy day tomorrow, Jarvis sleep mode”

The lights in the room dim and the shudders in windows to the room close out the outside sky's view.