Captain America Reverse Big Bang

Metallurgy (22129 words) by eyres, TheFriendlyPigeon
Chapters: 8/8
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Movies)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers
Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Peggy Carter, Nick Fury, Tony Stark, Natasha Romanov (Marvel)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Giant Robots, Hydra (Marvel), Beauty and the Beast Elements, Temporary Character Death, Identity Reveal, Angst with a Happy Ending, Slow Romance, Fairy Tale Elements, Captain America Reverse Big Bang 2019
Summary:

The battle quieted for the moment, the great metal giant turns, at last, and sees Steve. Dark, almost human hair frames a sharp, steel face - but, Steve is caught by its eyes. They’re bright silver, sparking in the sunlight, shot through with gray and blue, visible even at this distance. Something about them nags at Steve, calls to him, reminds him of…

Instead of making the Winter Soldier, Hydra transfers Bucky's consciousness to a metal body, locking his mind within a prison of steel and programming. However, Bucky is stronger than they could've ever imagined.
Written for the 2019 Cap RBB.


Artist: thefriendlypigeon

Author: eyres

Masterposts: Tumblr Masterpost | AO3 Post

Hydra transfers Bucky’s consciousness to the body of a robot. Then, 60 years later, Bucky and Steve meet again.