only then I am human, only then I am clean
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the sound of the saw must be known by the tree by Soupdepartment
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV)
09 Mar 2025
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For the safety of himself and those around him, Bucky has always stressed one simple rule: don't wake him up from a nightmare.
While staying in Sam's Louisiana home, one of Sam's nephews unthinkingly breaks this rule. With the Winter soldier at the reigns and his hand wrapped around Cass's throat, Sam has a choice to make.
Bucky's mind slips between past and present. One moment he's with HYDRA, the next he's hovering over Sam with a knife in his hand. Sarah's kitchen is destroyed, her son is terrified, Sam's bleeding, and Bucky must face the consequences of what he's done. Sam keeps telling him it's not his fault, but he doesn't know if he'll ever be able to forgive himself.
Or: Bucky has nightmares. He and Sam have a brutal fight. They talk it through and reminisce while Bucky tries to come to terms with the sins of his past. After Sam helps him through another rough night, Bucky meets with Sarah to try to make amends, but talking about his life has never been easy.
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