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1. Once Upon a Dream by jbbarnesdoll

   Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Thunderbolts (Movie 2025)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • F/M
   • Complete Work

   08 Mar 2026

   Tags

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   • James "Bucky" Barnes/Ava Starr
   • James "Bucky" Barnes
   • Ava Starr
   • Sam Wilson (Marvel)
   • Yelena Belova
   • John Walker (Marvel)
   • Robert "Bob" Reynolds (Marvel)
   • Joaquín Torres (Marvel)
   • Fluff
   • Angst
   • Secret Relationship
   • Secret Marriage
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Swearing
   • Canon-Typical Violence
   • Implied/Referenced Sex

   Summary

   Bucky and Ava were secretly married when he was still the Winter Soldier, and she was still working for Shield. After the fall and Bucky going on the run, they didn't see one another again until Bucky received word that Valentina plans on killing his wife.

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   English

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