The life of Jessica Stark (Bucky x OC)

Chapter 23

(3rd POV)

The jet flew off, the light of Jess's shield fading into the distance. All that can be heard is Wanda's muffled sobs. Tony's phone starts ringing, he takes it out of his bag and answers

"She's gone" he chokes and Pepper breaking down in tears could be heard through the phone. He hangs up and looks around the jet at everyone's faces "I... I can't tell the kid..." he mumbles, tears pooling in his eyes

"I'll deal with that Tony" Sam's voice strained and tight

The flight was quickly over, and Peter was waiting at the doors ready to welcome everyone. His mood rapidly changing when he saw the solemn, mournful faces walking past him. Sam stays behind and puts a hand on his shoulder, without even saying a word Peter drops to his knees crying. The groups disperse to their own rooms to deal with their great loss.

A few hours later, they're disturbed by FRIDAY

"Can everyone please gather in the living room of Sam Wilson, Steve Rogers, and Bucky Barnes?" Everybody winced at the already lack of Jess's name. Once they were all there, FRIDAY announces

"Miss Stark instructed that I wait 3 hours after her demise to reveal this message"

A video of Jess pops up on a screen, she's wearing the clothes that she was wearing today meaning this message was recorded earlier

"Hi guys if you're listening to this then I guess I'm dead. I just want you to know that this was no one's fault so don't be having another full-scale civil war... they are a few things that I want you guys to know...

Dad, you're my hero... You've given me the best life and I owe you everything. I love you thousands.

Steve, I will forever adore you. I've always idolised you for your morals and goodness. I hope I've made you proud.

Bucky, I love you. Knowing you has been a privilege and loving you has been a blessing. I wish we had more time.

Loki, my best friend, don't try and take over earth whilst I'm gone. Despite what everyone said, you made my life so much better and brighter.

Peter, my brother, I've tried my best to protect you... don't be stupid because I will haunt your ass.

Wanda and Nat, my sisters. I adore you both and I couldn't have gotten through life without you... be proud!

Bruce, thank you for being my favourite uncle and always being on my side even when I was wrong.

I have so much more to say to everyone, but I don't have enough time. Please don't be sad or mad at anyone, live your life and enjoy. But if you forget me, I'll haunt you.

I love you guys..."

The video disappeared and we all just sat there in silence

"Even gone she's still trying to make us feel better" Steve chuckles dryly

"You guys were all she talked about when we were locked up, even in her sleep her words were about you" Pietro grins, looking at his red-faced and puffy-eyed sister who smiled in comfort

"Do you guys remember when she bought 300 boxes of cookies and hid them all over the tower so she could pull a pack out whenever anyone was sad?" Nat attempts a laugh at the fond memory, she pulls out a locket tucked behind her shirt and opens it to look at the little picture of her and Jess

"Oh yeah the time she stole my own bow and arrow and threatened to shoot if I didn't apologise for stealing the ones in the vent" Clint joked

"She definitely got that feistiness from Pep," Tony remarked, most were surprised he was ready to joke... others welcomed the old Tony