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klbwriting · 4 years ago

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Unexpected Allies - Chapter 9

Fandom: Six of Crows

Pairing: Kaz/female!Reader

Summary: The Dregs finally have some bonding time but its ruined

Note: So complete honesty, the second song that inspired this fic makes an appearance in this chapter and its uh ‘I2I’ from A Goofy Movie so yes, you can all imagine my surprise when I heard this play for my kids and instantly said ‘the Dregs would love this shit’ and well, I went with it, also I think I used this gif already but I love it so its appearing again

Taglist: @amwitherspoon @mcntsee

Y/N spent the next day trying to catch up with everyone from her past, seeing old friends and even training the new Grisha that were volunteering for the army. It was refreshing after being forced to play a role she hated for so many years. She felt freer than she had in a long time and she felt herself coming out of her shell more. She struck up an instant friendship with Nina as the women trained the up and coming Grisha and she finally asked about Kaz's time in Ketterdam more. "So in Ketterdam you were a servant?" Y/N asked, staring at Nina surprised. "And I knew Kaz was in the Dregs but he wasn't the actual leader?" "I was an indenture," Nina corrected. "And no, Kaz was second in command to Per Haskell and well, I guess since Per didn't survive the assault Kaz is sort of in charge now. He probably said he was in charge to impress you." Y/N blushed and tried to brush it off. "I don't think Kaz goes around thinking about how to impress me," she said, sitting down at the dinner table with her plate of food. Nina smiled and shook her head. "Look, we all know that you and Kaz have a thing, Jesper can't keep his mouth shut, but we've all agreed that we don't want to say anything because no one wants to die by caning," she said. "So yes, Kaz Brekker thinks about impressing you, and apparently stalks you since that's about the 6th time I've seen him looking at you since lunch." She nodded her head towards the line for food where Kaz was standing. When Y/N looked and saw him he looked at Matthias as if he had been listening to what the giant was saying. Y/N shook her head and looked back at Nina. "I'm impressed that you somehow broke through that icy wall he has around him." "I don't think I broke it, feels kind of like I just found a small door and crawled through," she said. "I mostly just want him to be happy, well as close to happy as Kaz Brekker gets. Though I'm not made of kruge so I doubt he's that happy." "Who knows, maybe he likes you more than kruge," Nina said. Both women started laughing, drawing some attention to themselves. Jesper and Inej soon joined them with Wylan coming soon after. Matthias was next and finally Kaz. He approached the table and cleared his throat. Wylan looked up from his spot next to Y/N. "What?" he asked, noticing the murderous look on Kaz's face. Y/N rolled her eyes but smiled. "Move merchling before he gets angry," Jesper said, pulling Wylan closer to him. "I don't know how you tell...he always looks angry," the boy grumbled as he started eating. Y/N saw Kaz throw him a look before he started eating himself.

A few minutes into the conversation about the possible job that was going to be given to the Dregs Wylan threw a hand up and it smacked Kaz's shoulder. Kaz had let down his guard some, not really paying attention and didn't expect the interaction. He paled and felt a little dizzy for a moment, the world going a little fuzzy. He hadn't had an incident like this in a long time. He had come to expect the small bumps and touches from others and braced himself all the time for them. Now however, after the journey and him having held hands with Y/N last night, he had let down that guard thinking he was getting better, but this proved him wrong. No one else seemed to notice that he was struggling and he was glad, he didn't want them to see his weakness so clearly on display. He had to recover quick but at the moment he didn't know how, his vision wasn't refocusing and he could feel his chest closing, feeling sickness rising in him. "Kaz, listen to me." Her voice, he heard it in his head. At least he thought that's where it was. "Breathe. Breathe again. One more time. Now close your eyes and open them. Look at me." He did as she said and when he opened his eyes and looked at her he saw they were alone at the table. She smiled at him. "I told them you were still tired from the journey, they went to set up a fire circle for tonight, asked for us newcomers to join them." "Alright," Kaz said. He was still focusing on her voice, letting her talk and letting the sound ground him. From the way she was looking at him he thought that she knew what he was thinking so she kept on the conversation for them both. They wanted her to bring her guitar, wanted to hear her sing something. She hoped she didn't embarrass him with her song choice, it was going to be a silly thing she had written while in school. "Do you think you can stand and walk, they're waving us over now," she said. He hadn't realized it had gotten truly dark already. He was going to need to be better about keeping his guard up, he couldn't let something like that happen again. He nodded and stood, leaning more on his cane then normal. Y/N rose and kept a good distance between them, giving him space that he desperately needed and he appreciated her for it. They worked their way to the other Dregs and sat on seats around a roaring fire.

"Could have used your help with this thing Miss Inferni" Matthias said, giving her an annoyed look. Nina elbowed him in the ribs. "I could light your coat on fire if you really want to use my powers like I'm a trained dog," Y/N shot back, sitting down. Jesper had run to her tent and gotten her guitar. He sat down and handed it to her. Kaz sat down next to her and she felt his mood shift, his panic attack was over and he was back. He looked at her and nodded, confirming he was alright and she nodded back. "Play the song, I think we all want to hear it," Wylan said. The others murmured agreement and Y/N blushed. This song was so dumb and she was going to be mortified but she had promised. "Alright so remember I wrote this when I was around 14 so its going to sound like silly fantasy nonsense," she said. She tuned the guitar a little bit to make it sound brighter and started playing. It was more upbeat than anything she had played recently and she was really struggling with getting the rhythm down until she heard someone playing what sounded like drums near her. She looked up and Wylan had a bowl and some spoons and was making a beat for her to play too. 'Thank you' she mouthed to him and he smiled brightly back as he kept playing. She finally found the beat and started to sing.

"I got myself a notion, one I know that you'll understand To set the world in motion by reaching out for each other's hand"

She teasingly reached out to Kaz, a smile on her face so he knew she was playing. She expected him to blow her off, roll his eyes and look away, but to her surprise he actually squeezed her hand for just a moment before pulling back. She felt her heart do a little leap in her chest. It was one thing for him to touch her in private, where no one could see, but out here with friends was another story, he was comfortable with her and was showing it around others. The others didn't seem to notice as they were having fun moving in their seats, sometimes making wooping noises to the music as she kept singing about love saving the world. It was silly but it made everyone smile and that was what she was hoping to do. They deserved this time to bond as friends again. As the song ended they heard a mocking clapping from nearby. Y/N turned to look at who was ruining this moment and saw an older man who looked rough, and well, his eyes held evil in them, covered in a thin layer of cruelty. "That was lovely, just so sweet to see the Dregs back together," he said, voice light, like he was talking to old friends. Inej stood up, folding her arms. "Not now Rollins, we will speak later," she said. It clicked for Y/N who this was. Pekka Rollins. The man who had nearly destroyed Kaz. Rage roared inside her and she stood abruptly. She could feel the anger radiating off of Kaz next to her but he was controlling himself, biding his time.

"O, want to give me a private show little lady?" Pekka said. This brought Kaz to his feet. He had felt more then seen the rage that had filled Y/N when she realized who this was. He was practiced at containing his malice for Rollins but she wasn't. When she stood he stayed seated, hoping that Rollins would just finish whatever business he came here for and then leave. Apparently that wasn't going to happen. "What business?" Kaz asked like they were in Ketterdam again. He figured that's not how things worked around here but it would hopefully remind Rollins of whatever he came here to do. Rollins laughed. "Living in the past my friend, time to catch up. I just came to thank you Brekker, breaking me out of that Fjerda prison saved my life. If I hadn't be escaping I wouldn't have heard those Second Army shits talking about demolishing Ketterdam. Thanks to you I got most of my crew out, sorry about yours though, shame you couldn't get them out," he said. Kaz took a deep breath, remembering that his time to kill Rollins was fast approaching. He would do it in secret of course, take his time in the night and make sure that by morning the body would be unrecognizable. This mantra kept Kaz from striking the bastard right here. But it didn't keep Y/N at bay. Before anyone could react she threw a large rock right at Rollins's face, cracking him in the nose. Blood poured and he cried out in anger and pain. "You bitch!" he said. Y/N had a fireball in her hand ready to fire. "Leave now, your business here is finished," she said, becoming every inch the Darkling's second in that moment. Kaz could see her where someone evil, someone like him, could trust her, deep inside she was the same, she just worked to suppress those traits while he relished in them. Rollins took the hint and walked away, some of his crewmates coming over to help, glaring at Y/N as they left. Kaz and Y/N sat down again and they looked at each other. He was asking her to help him kill Pekka Rollins, tonight, without saying a word. She understood him completely and nodded. "Tonight," she said. He wished she hadn't spoken it aloud but it didn't really matter. "You can't kill him Kaz," Inej said. He looked at her with raised eyebrows. "His death is mine to collect," he said. "I call the shots for the Dregs and I saw when I take a life." Inej took a breath and he saw her change, her demeanor becoming one of a leader, ready to compete with him instead of work under him. "It doesn't work like that here Brekker," she said. "Pekka Rollins did get most of his crew out so our people from Ketterdam joined together, everyone was a Dime Lion or a Dreg and we were forced to become partners. If you kill Pekka Rollins then those sides will start infighting and this resistance already has enough of that. Leave him be, a Dreg cannot kill a Dime Lion." Kaz gripped his cane tight and stood, turning and walking a few steps. He stopped and glanced back, knowing that Y/N was following him. He let her catch up to him and they walked back to his tent. "I have a plan," she said as they entered. Kaz looked at her a little surprised and a little proud. "Let's hear it," he said. He knew they probably were thinking of the same plan but he would let her have the credit for it. "I'll get Rollins, if I had to subdue him I will but with how he looked at me I think he'll come willingly. We got out of camp and then you can have your revenge. I'll burn the body after. If he's found everyone will think I did it and after my display tonight I'm sure no one would be surprised. I'll make sure to distance myself from you and the Dregs out there, make sure they can't pin it on you guys," she said. Kaz smirked and nodded. Well, think you can work your magic in about an hour? Head out of the camp and go east, I heard there's a hut there for skinning animals, I think I'll borrow it," Kaz said, feeling the sick thrill of knowing he was going to do something truly horrifying.

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movedvalkyriesryde · 6 years ago

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Masked Man Part Five

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x female reader

Summary: An assassination attempt on who was thought to be her father’s killer brings information to light that could tear apart Y/N’s only family. The only one who seems to be able to help her is the man who her brother seemingly wants killed. FINALE

Word count: 2352

Warnings: Post Endgame (RIP faves), mention of abusive family,

A/N: Last part yayy! This has been such an amazing fic to write and it just came from a story that was stuck in my head. I want to thank everyone who has read, liked or reblogged Masked Man. You’re support has been so incredible I didn’t expect anyone to read it let alone like it! Of course a special thank you to those who gave feedback and the three amazing people on my taglist! You’re absolutely incredible!!

A/N 2: Now that this is done I have 3/4 more fics I’m working on but feel free to request anything for the marvel cast (Peter Parker and Bucky Barnes mainly) :D

Masterlist

Part One - Part Two - Part Three - Part Four - Part Five

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2 Months Later

“How have you been feeling this week?” Y/N as sat in her therapist’s office like she was every Wednesday morning since Germany. Sam had told her it was mandatory. It’d been a hard adjustment falling into the routine of the compound but she had help. When she was up to it she joined Bucky or Wanda at the gym. She worked with Bucky to train her skills so that if need be she was more than capable of defending herself and on other days she worked with Wanda to gain control over her powers. Sam and Y/N joined each other to continue combing through her father’s work as well. Bucky and Y/N though had fallen into a routine themselves. On good days they would have breakfast and dinner together, Bucky would convince her to help him with his chickens and she would be happy. On bad days, she often would seclude herself in her room, Bucky learnt quickly that he had to let her be, she would come to him when she was ready. That didn’t stop the supersoldier from checking up on her every hour, making sure she had plenty to drink, eat and keep her entertained. He was keeping his promise to her to protect and be there for her. Sam teased him to no end but it didn’t mind Bucky, he was happy, for once god he was so happy, even with the pull in his heart that he wanted more.

“I’ve been good. I have been trying to allow myself to be happy and it’s happening more often now. I don’t feel so alone or isolated as much.” The therapist nodded along to her words.

“And the move? Are you still set on leaving the compound?” Y/N nodded, she was.

“I need to learn to be by myself, I need to find out who that person is and I think this is the best way to do it. I’m not leaving completely but I need to be able to not rely on others.”

“Does Bucky know?”

“No.”

“Why not?” Y/N shifted in her seat. Sam had been pestering her to tell Bucky for weeks now but she couldn’t bring herself to do it,

“I don’t know how he’ll react. He’s been so kind to me and in return I’m leaving.” The therapist, Dr Marshall, held her mouth in a tight line.

“But you still want to go? This is what’s best for you? Surely he would understand.” Y/N nodded again, she moved on Saturday. She had to tell him.

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Thursday nights were reserved for movie night for Bucky and Y/N. They had claimed the night early on. For once Bucky was showing someone movies they’d never seen. Will had sheltered Y/N from so much that every time they watched a new film she felt a little freer. They sat side by side in the lounge area, Y/N’s eyes were glued to the popcorn on her lap while Bucky discussed which movies they would watch tonight.

“Y/N? You there? I asked you which you wanted?” He waved his hand across her face catching the girl’s attention.

“Uh yea whatever you pick.” She gave him a soft smile. He nodded picking the first of his options. Something didn’t feel right, Y/N had seemed off since her session yesterday. He didn’t think much of it at first, thinking a bad day was coming. But today was different there was no signs that she was having a bad day. Yet her smile never reached her eyes and she seemed distant, but only from him.

“Bucky can I tell you something??” Bucky turned towards Y/N as she placed the bowl of popcorn on the table. She took a deep breath. “I’m moving out of the compound on Saturday. Sam has set me up with an apartment and bank account and I know this is sudden, I was so scared to tell you.” She rushed the words out so fast Bucky thought he had misheard her but the way she avoided his eye told him he hadn’t.

“Since when?” Saturday?? Why didn’t she talk to him first? WHy was he only finding out now? He though they were closer than that,

“About three weeks ago.” Y/N still didn’t look at him she knew he was mad by the way he repeated her words through gritted teeth. Bucky stood up, throwing the remote onto the couch. He didn’t want to be here anymore, he was angry and he didn’t want to take it out on her.

“All of a sudden I don’t feel like watching a movie.” He muttered before storming out.Y/N called out to him but he pushed it away. He needed to get his anger out, punch something, yell at someone. He was hurt, of course he was. He thought, a small part of him thought, she was going to tell him she had feelings for him like he did for her. But that would be a happy ending and Bucky doesn’t get those.

“SAM OPEN UP!” He banged his fists against the door, only stopping when Same pulled it open. Bucky crashed through him standing in the middle of Sam’s room.

“Were you ever going to tell me she was leaving?” He yelled as Sam closed the door and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was having such a relaxing night up until this point.

“It wasn’t my place to tell. I tried to get her to tell you sooner but she was too scared of how you’d react.” Sam sighed thinking maybe she was right. Bucky leaned against the couch, his body tense but slowly the anger was subsiding. “Did you even let her tell you why?” Bucky looked at Sam sheepishly who would only sigh again in response before lowering himself into the armchair.

“She doesn’t know who she is by herself, she’s never been on her one. She wants to find out. I think it’ll be good for her.” Sam picked his words carefully wanting Bucky to understand why Y/N was moving. Bucky walked out of the room to his own in a defeated huff. Sam moved to his bed, falling onto it with a groan. “Maybe you should talk to each other!” He yelled into the empty room.

Bucky couldn’t sleep that night. His mind was fall of Y/N and what would happen if she left. If he had stayed to talk or listen to either Y/N or Sam he would have found out that Y/N’s new apartment was near his old neighborhood in Brooklyn; that she would still be training with them three days a week and that Sam had made her promise to come round for dinner at least once a week. But he didn’t stay and listen, he ran and hid in his room to be stuck with his thoughts. He had grown so used to seeing her everyday that the thought of her leaving made him feel empty. He had heard what Sam said, it was what was best for her, and a part of him agreed. A much bigger part of him thought that maybe he was what was best for her.

It was Saturday morning and Bucky had avoided Y/N all day Friday. She let him, figuring he would come around at least to say goodbye in the morning, he didn’t. Not because he didn’t want to, he’d just slept in. Bucky had slept so little the past two nights, if at all, that his body forced sleep on him and he didn’t wake up until after Y/N and Sam had left. When he finally had woken up at 10am he thought he’d lost his chance, until he saw the message from Sam, nothing but an address.

“I really thought he’d come around sooner Y/N” Sam placed his drink bottle back on the counter before moving to Y/N who handed him another box.

“It’s fine, I’ll try and talk to him tonight before dinner, hopefully he’ll open the door.” There was a sad look in her eyes, she really Bucky would have been here to help, she wanted to do this with him. Not that Sam, wasn’t good company or anything, but she’d hoped she would be able to do this with the man who helped her get here.

The two continued moving boxes from the truck to the hallway and then to their respective areas. Sam had decided that she needed every piece of furniture known to man and that they should be put together in the apartment. The boxes of furniture and kitchenware outnumbered the boxes of her possessions about 4:1.

Bucky skipped up the stairs of the apartment building shipping two at a time. He’s decided that he was being ridiculous. He would still see her, they would still have movie nights and he was determined to make it work if it meant he would still see Y/N. It was easy to find which apartment was hers. The open door and pile of boxes in the hallway gave it away. Bucky leaned against the door frame, Sam nodded hello while he sat on the floor trying (and failing) to put together a coffee table. Y/N hadn’t seen him, her back turned away while putting away the plates.

“Do you need a hand?” He cleared his throat as she whipped around to face him. A small smile on his face while Y/N was beaming.

“You came.” She whispered leaning her hand on the counter. She wanted to hug him but she wasn’t sure if he wanted that too, if only she knew.

“I uh think I left some stuff in the truck.” Sam was not subtle as he walked out of the door wiggling his eyebrows at Bucky who watched the man leave, a silent thank you nod for leaving them alone.

“Couldn’t trust Sam putting together furniture.” Bucky’s smile widened as she laughed, he loved that laugh. “I also wanted to apologize for my behaviour.” He took a step closer to her running his hands through his hair and lancing at his feet.

“Don’t apologize Bucky, I should have told you sooner. I’m the one that’s sorry.” She took a step as well until they were almost chest to chest, her eyes moved between his and his lips while he did the same.

“Just didn’t like the idea of not being able to see you everyday doll.” He licked his lips before offering her a sheepish smile.

“We’ll still have movie nights, training and Sam made me promise to come round for dinner every week. You can’t get rid of me that easily.” A laugh escaped him, of course she’d planned it out. Y/N looked down at her feet, she felt shy, he was looking at her with such admiration that she didn’t know how to react. Bucky reached up to push a piece of her hair back lifting her head back up to him in the process. His hand lingered against her cheek softly.

“Could even show you around the place, I happen to know the area.” He leaned in slowly, she could feel each breath he took on her face, his fingers brushing lightly across her cheek still. “Does that sound like a plan doll?” She nodded slightly before finally they touched with a soft but desperate kiss. Bucky’s hand held her cheek and his other made its way around her waist. Y/N immediately went to wrap her arms around his neck. They both smiled into it, they didn’t want to stop but eventually one needs to take a breath. They pulled back every so slightly.

“I’ve wanted to do that for a while now.” Y/N laughed at the comment and the goofy smile that Bucky wore because of it. He wrapped both arms around her waist pulling her as close to him as possible, a chuckle escaping him as well.

“You’ll have to make up for lost time then won’t you.” Bucky erupted in laughter promising he would. A clear of someone’s throat pulled them out of their own little world. Sam stood by the door keys and jacket in hand.

“Right, looks like you two have things sorted so I’ll just go now.” He shifted from foot to foot, with a quick goodbye, a thank you and a ‘see you tonight’ Sam was gone and it was just the two of them again.

Bucky turned to Y/N a smile spread across his face he reached for her hand and pulled her back into him.

“Put me to work boss.” All she could do was laugh giving him a small kiss before stepping back much to Bucky’s dismay.

“You can finish the coffee table please.” He hadn’t actually meant it, he wanted to keep kissing her and holding her so he was slightly taken aback at her request but obliged anyway. The faster this was done the sooner they could get back to the fun stuff.

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“So how has your first week out of the compound been?” Wednesday morning and Y/N was once again sat in Dr Marshall’s office. A small smile spread across her face as she thought about the last few days.

“It doesn’t even feel like I left. It’s been better. I don’t have to set aside moments to feel happy because they just happen. I feel free to be myself.” And that was the truth, she was free. Free to make her own decisions and live how she wanted. She was finally the hero her father wanted her to be (well hero in training), she was on Captain America’s team. She was happy. She was happy when Bucky pulled her onto his lap while watching TV. She was happy when he put his hand on her knee during dinner. She didn’t have to allow herself time to be happy because it came naturally to her. The masked man made her happy. The masked man saved her.

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Taglist:

@no-regrets-just-confusion @rebeccawozwhere @s-trawberryv-eins

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