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Snow storm
A blizzard.
A blizzard in the Romanian countryside.
A blizzard in the Romanian country side with a group of superhero's walking.
Superhero's wearing spring attire. For five of the team members they didn't have to worry. Two had mech suits with heaters in them. Two where human furnaces while one was a robot.
For the other four they where woeful unequipped. Peter walked next to y/n. Hoping to share some of the heat his suit gave off with her.
"Peter. Go stand between Nat and Clint."
"What about you?"
"I'll be fine. Go."
While Steve may be the team captain. They all recognized that y/n was the true alpha of this little pack.
"Hey wolf girl. How are you back there?"
"Fine. We close?"
"Yeah just another half a mile."
"Nat, Clint, you two ok?"
"Yeah. Better. Thanks."
"Wanda?"
"She's good y/n. Struggling to stay awake however."
"Keep her warm Vision."
"What about you doll?"
"Fine." Bucky wanted to look back to see her at the back of the group. Making sure that no one went out of line. But if he did he wouldn't be able to see Tony in front of them.
It felt like hours before the group came across the barn. It looked dilapidated on the outside but it was fully modern.
"Where here. Just a little bit longer."
Everyone heard y/ns near voiceless muttering over the coms. Tony entered the barn first. Getting the space ready for the group. Making sure that the heat was set and that there where blankets and warm clothes for everyone to change into.
Bucky stands at the door while Steve goes to carry Nat in.
Bucky does a quick head count. Where was y/n?
His hearing picks up the sound of a whistle. Faint but there.
Y/n had found herself collapsing due to the cold. Pulling an old hunting whistle from under her shirt she shoves the end of the tube up her nose before wrapping her arms around her.
Bucky uncovered her and puts his jacket around her before picking her up. She was out cold. It didnt sit well with him.
Bucky began cursing under his breath at the fact that she was the most susceptible to the cold out of everyone.
He should have been in the back with her to keep her warm.
But she insisted that he be up front so the rest of the group could see him.
"I got a blanket warmed up for her."
"She's going to need more then just a warm blanket." Bucky lays her down on her side. Moving away Steve quickly took his spot and curled around her while Bucky stripped on his own.
"Nat, curl up around Steve. Clint..."
"Don't say it Tony. I'm already on it."
This wasn't the first time the team cuddled like that. Though it was the first time when everyone was in there underwear. You know. Life or death situation.
Bucky pressed himself into Y/n the best he could. She was still curled up. Clint pressed himself into Bucky and a large blanket settled on them. Another one fallowed.
Tony and Peter changed there suits for sweat pants and sweatshirts. The pair bring out stuff to make stew later after a nap. Vision keeps an eye on everyone's vitals. More worried for y/n.
Bucky moves closer to her when he feels the space for him to move. Before feeling Clint's back press into his.
Peter moves over to the cuddle puddle and sort of drapes himself in the middle. Like the top piece of bread on a sandwich.
A blanket sandwich at that.
•
Y/n felt so much warmer when she woke up. She was still shivering, but no longer an icicle. Which lead her to her current predicament.
She needed to pee. Badly.
It also didn't help that both Bucky and Steve where popping pretty impressive boners. Clinging to her. Afraid they where going to lose her.
"Vision, a little help? Please?"
"You will be warmer in the nest."
"Human biology. It can't be helped. So can you please get me out of here."
Vision gave her a quick look. Just as Tony came in.
"I got it Vision. You just focus on Wanda. Can you lift your arms up princess?"
"I think so. Give me a moment." Tony watch's as she stretches out. Arms above her head.
"Ready?"
"Yes."
"Three."
Tony grabbed hold of her hands and pulled her out of the super men sandwich in one smooth, well practiced, motion.
"Thanks Tony."
"Here. Better then running around in your underwear." He sees her smile as she takes the robe from him. Putting it on and wrapping it tight around her.
"Thanks Tony."
She darts to the bathroom making Tony shake his head.
"I'd miss y/n always like that?"
"She can be. She's the one who always puts her own needs on the back burner in favor of taking care of everyone else."
"How come she collapsed earlier?"
"Y/n's dna is different for everyone's, while she may look human she is only three quarters so. The other quarter is something that no one recognizes. It's mutated and that mutation is what makes her susceptible to the cold. It's Alien but animalistic at the same time."
Y/n moved into the kitchen where Tony joined her.
"There's a sandwich in the fridge for you."
"Thanks Tony. Any idea how bad the storm is?"
"Bad. We have two working on four feet of snow. Can't get ahold of Friday. Or anyone else for that matter. We are stuck for a while."
"Fun. When was the last time you slept Tony."
"Don't even think it doll." The two turn to see Bucky standing in the doorway. "Finish up then it's back to the nest. Ok?"
"Fine." But to make her point that she didn't appreciate him bossing her around she took a rather violent bite from her sandwich.
Bucky watched her before picking her up and carrying her off.
Tony set the pot to simmer before going to the only other piece of furniture in the room. Sitting down he leaned back eyes closed.
Bucky had gotten a sleeping bag, or two, and made a nice little nest for the pair of them. Soon y/n was asleep feeling safe and warm.
•
The smell of food woke the rest of the team. The girls went and showered while the men took care of the nest on the floor. Bucky moved the still sleeping Peter onto the couch.
"Is anyone going to wake mama bear up?"
"I don't think so. Let her sleep. Something tells us she needs it."
"Hey Vision, any idea how much snow we have?"
"Quite a bit. It's reaching the second floor windows. Miss, y/n seems to be having a hard time breathing."
Everyone stopped what they where doing to look at Vision.
"Say that again?"
"Her breathing is shallow and it appears that her body temperature is on the rise."
"I'll go see if there's any cold meds in the bathroom."
Bucky darted off and Tony went to go check up on y/n. Steve moved her onto the couch. Tony put his hand to her forehead and waited for a readout.
•
It took the better part of three days for y/n to wake up. A pair of ears trained on her picked up on the tiny whimper she made right before she began to move.
"Hey sweetheart, how do you feel?"
"Weak." Steve stood by while Bucky knelt next to her. Moving her hair out of her face.
"You got sick. The cold was too much for you."
"How long?"
"Three days. We are snowed in. So by the time we get out of here you should be back to a hundred."
"Anyone else?"
"No sweetheart. Just you. You make sure that we don't push ourselves too hard. But none of us make sure that you don't push yourself. Let's us be the ones to take care of you."
She still felt sick. But she was awake and breathing better. Looking around she could see, no, feel, everyone's concern. A few tears fell. Bucky reached over and put a hand to her face. She gave him a smile and nod.
•
Y/n didn't really have that much to do. Bucky appointed himself her personal shadow. Peter kept her entertained talking about pop culture.
Wanda helped her with her hair more often then not.
As the team sat around in the community area the one night y/n couldn't help but look around. Tears comming to her eye.
"What's wrong?"
"It's stupid." She looks down just as Bucky pulls her to him. Wrapping himself around her.
"Nothing is stupid y/n. Tell us? Please?"
"I've never had anyone take care of me before. At least to this extent."
That sobered the group up. Though it was to be expected. They did find her in a Hydra base. Protecting Peter.