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The Lies Within by Phalaina
Fandoms: The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
04 Oct 2025
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James Buchanan Barnes pulled Steve Rodgers from the lake. After that? Months spent hiding, running, alone. Until he found himself in a random town, in a random bar, served by a random nosy tattooed bartender. Maybe he could stop running for a while and just figure out what was next. Finding a job, a place to stay, even a roommate, the nosy bartender being an interesting choice.
But he couldn’t escape his past; neither could she. He wanted his memories back; he would have them. All of them. Even if they could destroy him. But sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom, just to stop from falling. And there even might be weirdos to help you getting back up.-
The story picks up right after CA:TWS, and completely diverges from then on. Civil War and Cie never happened. In which Bucky gets on his own, finds a new friend, is found by old friends, old foes, and gets his memories back thanks to BARF. And Tony Stark. And Joelle.
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Ryleigh had been fine with her life. A bit lonely, but it was better that way. Less pain, for everyone. But Nick Fury had to show up one evening! He needed help with the one and only James Buchanan Barnes. An empath might be his last resort. Why did she accept?
She should have known better. Her life as she knew it was done the moment she met him. No more hiding her past, or the extent of her powers. All of it because of Bucky Barnes. And she only had herself to blame, because she decided to help.-
Bucky had been caught again by SHIELDS after being activated by Zemo. No more escape, stuck in Stark’s compound. Until Ryleigh showed up and turned his life upside down. Finally.
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The story happens during Civil War and diverts from there. Zemo turned Bucky into the Soldier. But the Soldier got caught by the Avengers. One person might help him, but it will require some trust. Which could lead to a lot more.