#and we're in the tags let's speak straight here im talking about him giving up on being racist MEHCGDGYHD 😭😭

[the-acid-pear]

Something I adore about T-Bag is how subtle but consistent his character development is because as the seasons go on and he spends more time out of the jail (or, in other, worse jails) the more of his worst traits and beliefs he kinda let's go. Which is what makes me passionate about him he really has it in him to improve, to change. By the intro of season 5 he was literally just living alone in a swamp or something and didn't even want anything to do with Michael.

Like it's not that it happens from morning to noon it's just that there's less and less opportunities for him to repeat his problems to the point he just stops doing it altogether willingly it's just really neat. I just enjoy it.

[fckwritersblock]

Act 1: While We’re Young

Chapter 5

Erik ‘Killmonger’ Stevens x Black OC

(Unedited.)

Tuesday

January 10th 2005

Last night was the only night I'm allowing myself to cry over him and his 'return'. What good would it do me? No, I was gonna take Erik and whatever he had to throw at me by storm.

Waking up the next day, I feel refreshed. Like a brand new person with a more positive mindset. Today I had 3 classes and I'm determined to have a good Erik free day.

That whole Erik free thing went out the window as soon as I got to my first class.

Double O Computer Programming 1 was a junior class, however I'd taken it during the summer during my first year at UC Berkeley. DOCP 2 wouldn't be available until next semester but I needed to have a class since this was my first year on the actual campus. Thankfully Miss Hill really needed a T.A and the fact that I could help with an algorithm that tied into thermal nuclear astrophysics had her sold.

Right after I finished taking attendance, she barely got a word out before the door swung open revealing Erik as our late comer. I quickly glanced at the sheet in front of me, scanning for his name. I was so use to calling him N’dajaka when we were kids, I completely skipped over ‘Erik Stevens’. I huffed rolling my eyes, arms crossed over my chest. His timbs were the only thing heard shuffling across the room making hid way toward the front of the class. Wordlessly he handed Miss Hill before his eyes were on me. They scanned me from top to bottom, before locking with me a smug grin on his lips.

"Hey Lona," my jaw dropped.

Before I could get out a word, Miss Hill opened her mouth, looking up from the paper he handed her.

"Welcome Erik, sorry for the confusion."

"It's all good," he shrugged.

"Im Miss Hill, and I see you already know my aid. As I explained to the class prior to taking attendance, If I'm unavailable feel free to email or call her during the hours listed on the sheet." She is then took a sheet from me and handed him to me. "Other than that, find a seat."

He nodded pretending look over the sheet before averting his gaze back on me.

"I'm definitely gon do that."

Fuck my life right?

Well, Erik just so happened to be in the Calculus class I skipped two days ago. I thank God my record was squeaky clean and Mr. Kennedy accepted my poor excuse before I was quickly reminded the man upstairs has a sense of humor as the only available seat was next to Erik.

"The person next to you will be your partner for the remainder of the semester so let's take the next 15 minutes getting know one another hmm?." Mr. Kennedy instructed.

I couldn't suppress the groan that slipped as Erik casually leaned back in his chair, examining me.

"You heard the man, get to know me."

"I know all I need this know about you Erik."

"Oh so I'm Erik now? Like that?" He spoke cool, calm, and collected like our exchanged was normal.

I gripped my pencils tight, my knee bouncing up and down my body tense.

"Let me set things straight now. We don't need to talk to one another. If it doesn't have anything to do with any of the classes we take together, don't want to hear it. When you see me act like you don't know me. We clear?"

The expression on his face was unreadable before his lip twitched slight him responding.

"Crystal."

Wednesday

January 24th, 2005

It had been two weeks since Erik showed up here.

Ok that's a lie.

Apparently this man has been here. And to top it off, this mans name was in every bitch mouth like the second coming of Jesus Christ. From what I've observed though, he doesn't say much, or gives any of these broads much attention. He don't say much in general actually, he's really good at blending in. He got that laid back, mysterious, bad boy vibe going for him and these females out here hella into that.

But when he opens his mouth, that cocky bastard sure knows how to disrupt my entire soul at least while we're in class.

Outside of class though, he acts like I'm invisible.

It was like he never knew me. And honestly, I don't know how to feel about it. I know that's what I said I wanted but it bothers me just the same.

Today in particular though, he argued me down during our Calculus class. We had one problem to figure out before we could leave class today. You and your partner were supposed agree on the answer, and heaven forbid he just agree with me so we can get out of here. Math was always my subject when we were kids, nothing has changed. I was damn near about to say fuck it when he started laughing.

What in the entire fuck it so funny?" I was fuming.

"You," he shook his head. "You really hella mad."

"Um, YES!" I damn near shouted fed up. "You literally been tryna convince me it's 5 when it's-"

"Chill. I know the answer is 3 girl. C'mon, let's go." So smoothly he closed the book, grabbed his bag and headed to the front.

I was so upset, I had to let him do all the talking when it came to explain to the teacher I'll answer and how we got there. I know I open my mouth I wasn't going to say anything nice.

"Girl what crawled up your ass and died?" Donise questioned with a stank look as we sat at one of the benches outside of the library.

"Yeah What did Erik do now," I could hear teasing in Tatiana's tone so I flipped her off.

Only giving a brief explanation, I went on a mini rant about what happened in class 20 minutes ago. Donise's thought it was funny, while Tati just shook her head.

"I still can't believe it him," Tatianna glanced as a group of guys from across the quad headed our way, Erik included.

"Yes, and I wish it wasn't."

Tatianna was the first real friend I made in a while. I was actually tutoring her online for a while before she found out I was 4 years younger than her. Our friendship started off as a trade. I was her tutor and she both convinced and enrolled in a mentor program to help me with my social skills. I didn't speak to anyone much when Erik left, but I got into a lot of fights. According to the school counselor I was taking out my anger and abandonment issues on.I have meds to tame the anger, and while I haven't had to take them in a while Eric definitely bring that anger out of me.

"Girl that's just sexual tension. You got to fuck all that out." Ashley put in her unwanted two cents.

"Trust me when I tell you on God it isn't."

"Well if you out to holla, then trust and believe I will." She tossed her hair over her shoulder

I didn't really mess with Ashley like that, but she was Tati's frat sister which made them 'friends'. That little thot pocket will screw anything with legs, D, and a pulse and I'm not bout that life. Plus she messy as fuck and I don't trust her as far as I can throw her.

"I don't doubt it," I smirked as Donise said exactly what I was thinking.

Donise was coo' though, I meet her when I first got here 2 months ago. Believe It or not she was apart of the welcome comity for MIT and turned out her and Tatiana were already friends. Once she figured out  who I was, I was shot to the front line during registration and everything.

"Anyways, y'all going Ant and them party tomorrow?" Ashley questioned probably tryna bum a ride.

"What party?"

"The Que's," Donise answered. "The dudes with Erik are frat."

Now this was news to me. I met most of them before but I had no idea there were in a sorority. Examining them, I guess it all made sense. Most in the clique sported some sort of purple and yellow lanyard either around their neck or on their keychain that hung from their jean pocket as if  they wanted everybody to know who they were. Which I wouldn't doubt.

"Ladies! What we chattin about?" Moses questions every bit of his thick English accent tapering off every word.

"Our plans for mañana," Tati answered l

"Word. Y'all coming to the party tomorrow?" Jay spoke playing with a few strands of Donise's curls.

"Tomorrow? It's Thursday." I said confused. "Ain't there class the next day?"

"What's the matter, you can't hang?" I glared at Jay, knowing he was only chastising me because him and Erik were close, according to Tati.

I swear to God men gossip more than women do. Rolling my eyes I spared Erik a glance and he looked like he was waiting on me to respond.

"Oh, I can definitely hang."

I couldn't hang.

Around midnight I was  in the bathroom throwing up everything, damn near hug in the toilet as my surrounding looks so blurry and I can barely function. Im not sure when I'd finally finished, but I could feel someone picks me up and out the bathroom and soon everything goes blurry and then black.

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[loth-wolffe]

AHH CONGRATS ON REACHING 400 U ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT!! :] also i'd like to tag along the ship game thingy it looks fun :0 i'd prefer to be shipped with a bad batch member if that's ok (and considering we're mutuals which im still in a shock about im pretty sure it's obvious who i like heheh oops)

soo i am a very very quiet person at first, but then when i know we both have similarities and get closer im very annoying (affectionate) i'd straight up pester my friends for like 2 hours and then stay quiet for the rest of the day bcs i get drained rip but besides annoying them i tend to do playful bullying more, sarcasm if u will there are many moments where i'll just whack my friends (they r okay with it we whack each other a lot) and i'd step on the back of their shoes and yanno basically call eachother morons but that's like the PEAK friendship for us so hehe

but no worries we know it's just playful banters and we love each other sm platonically ofc, and we tend to be for each other when we need it, i always make sure my friends have someone they can rant to, all of my friends go through some heavy stuff so im glad they trust me enough to tell me those and ofc i always keep a secret

ooh my top love language is quality time, i love sitting together in silence with my friend and we both do our own thing, maybe show each other a funny meme or doodle and we'd talk through writing on each other's papers in class bcs we are both drained and tired but generally i do love sitting in silence together with my loves ones maybe bcs i also dislike voicing what i want, i'd just either code i want something or just look at them until they figure it out which i do a lot with my parents heh, im very loud with my parents tho i am the youngest sibling after all, still the only daughter tho

physically im 154 so that's about uh 5'1 i think? i like cats i love them very much, cute things makes me happy but also i tend to joke about some uhh violence stuff like when my friend says someone said something hurtful to them and i'd just reply with "push them down the stairs. fuck them." so uh yeah that's it i suppose??? i've never done this before sorry ah congrats once again!!! i love your writing so much thank u

celebrate with me ✨

dude, seriously, are we the same person???????????? bc like. everything you said I was like SAME THATS ME. and I mean. sAME that's ME. u know. u sound like such a cool person!!!

can I like?? ship you with every bad batch member??? is that? allowed?

If I had to choose, I think I'd ship you with echo. i think. or tech? maybe with wrecker. or echo. no, cross. or hunter??? maybe fox. i think you'd do fantastic with fox tbh.

SKDJSK echo it is then<3

i think ur fave is crosshair? im not sure? but listen. LISTEN TO ME.

echo and you have the same vibes. i think you guys would have this small banter thingy going on all the time. teasing each other and giggling at your sass.

echo is usually seen as a grumpy, serious babey but he's a softie with a heart of gold, I just know it.

i think you would bring him that sense of normalcy and the same something(? he had back in his 501st days. he'd feel a bit more at home when you're around, a bit more like he didn't lost too much.

you kind of remind him of fives, and he has told you once or twice you would have been the bestest™ of friends.

you joke with him and you being annoying (affectionate) always makes him love you more. because he sees so much of his old days in you but also the new days to come, and because you give him this sense of- well, like things are going to be just fine.

you're his light in the dark, always guiding him somewhere nice, a piece of heaven that you hold in your hands and always find your way to place it in his own.

he'd def hear your rants and would laugh with you, giving you heart eyes as you speak or maybe listen to you as he works on whatever. and maybe you'd have a little bit of communication problems at first, with that not voicing what u want stuff, but he's a fast learner so he'd learn to read your eyes sometimes, when you feeling sad and stuff and you look at him he's in no time dragging you to his lap and hugging u tight, kissing ur temple and all.

he'd love when you draw doodles in his hands 🥺 and he'd draw a little something on yours too while you're bored in hyperspace.

I'd say echo shares your sense of humor, saying in the most serious voice "we should kill them." when someone says something neither of you like and there's this amused glint in his eyes. you follow his jokes with another stuff that makes everyone think you're psychopaths and end up laughing.

i think quality time is also his love language, adding little touches here and there.

it's in the silence, where you two show the most how much you love each other, in the warm looks and little smiles, sharing a blanket as you sit side by side and he leans a bit closer to you, he holds your hand sometimes, playing with it as you snuggle closer, your cheek on his shoulder.

you don't say much, eyes speaking for you and he kisses you softly, lips lasting a few seconds on yours before pulling apart slowly, he brushes your cheek with the back of his hand, leaning over again just to steal another kiss. you smile, and his expression mirrors yours.

"you good?" he asks, just to make sure you don't need anything. you nod, squeeze his hand with yours, sleepy eyes letting him know there's nothing you need but him.

he chuckles, a low sound that warms your heart, a kiss on your temple and there's something murmured in your hair. it's not long before you fall asleep just like that, holding hands and each other's hearts as you share warmth in the cold ship.

[barnesandrogersfanfics]

Saving Grace - Part 9

Steve leaves you and your son to go back to Peggy unaware your pregnant.

Your heartbroken and struggling without Steve until Bucky Barnes steps up to help you out. With you and Bucky growing closer everyday will he be your saving Grace?

I was sat on the sofa nursing Grace when the front door swung open and a laughing Harrison came running in.

"You better run pal I'm gonna win!" I heard Bucky chuckle.

"No way!! I faster!!"

I turned just in time to see Harrison throw himself in the armchair declaring himself the winner while Bucky was carrying various bags of groceries in.

"Hey doll" Bucky smiled over at me with a wink before heading into the kitchen.

"Uncle Buck i win!" Harrison yelled happily.

"Yeah you did Buddy, good job" Bucky called back sounding amused.

"Wow your so good bud" i smiled at my biggest baby, he just laughed and run into the kitchen.

"Okayyyy" i mumbled as i straightened up my shirt and moved Grace so i could wind her. Harrison came running back seconds later with a pink t-rex stuffed teddy in his arms.

"This is for Gracie" he said holding it out.

"It is? Oh my god! She loves it baby"

"I picked it out"

"He really did, i couldn't say no" Bucky chuckled walking over and giving me a kiss.

"Its very sweet babe, but where's my gift?"

"Im your gift" Bucky wiggled his eyebrows at me making me laugh.

"Your such a dork"

"I know but you love this dork" he shrugged with the cockiest grin spread on his face.

"Oh i regret it...." i shook my head teasing him "here take your daughter i need to pee so bad" i said getting up and passing Grace to him before quickly darting to the bathroom.

Coming back into the living room a few minutes later i smiled seeing Bucky cuddled up with both kids who were fast asleep.

"Wow that didnt take long" i chuckled sitting in the armchair "your like the baby whisperer"

"I took Harrison to the playground on the way home, think he wore himself out and lil miss is in a milk coma!" He laughed looking down at Grace who was sleeping with a smile on her face.

"Hey, so i was thinking of asking Wanda to come watch the kids the weekend" i said suddenly feeling really nervous as i played with a loose thread on one of the scatter cushions.

"You mean...."

"Yeah if you want...."

"Of course i want!" Bucky nodded quickly making me chuckle.

"Good! Thats good, i thought maybe we could go up to my dads cabin and get Wanda to stay here with the kids. I dont really want them at the compound incase Steve shows up"

"Sounds good to me doll, but just so you know Sam said Steve hasn't been around for weeks. He seems to have realised how bad he messed up"

"Even so, it will make me feel better about being away from them if i know their here"

"Okay I'm sure Wanda wont mind being here, she practically lives here lately anyway" he rolled his eyes.

"Shes just trying to help" i said sticking up for my friend "and its a godsend to have her around while your working"

"I know I'm just teasing" he grinned "its fine doll".

After 20 minutes or so of sitting watching TV with Bucky i felt restless and got up to head to the kitchen to make some tea.

"You okay?" Bucky asked instantly.

"Yeah just making some tea"

"Okay, its just you've been a bit quiet"

"Didn't want to wake the kids" i shrugged and carried on to the kitchen. While waiting for the kettle to boil i suddenly found myself standing there silently crying. Since having Grace id occasionally burst into tears for no reason, now would apparently be one of those times!! damn hormones!!

After grabbing a tissue and wiping away any evidence that id been crying, i splashed some cold water on my face and continued making the tea (a coffee for Bucky) and headed back to the living room.

He was sitting alone on the sofa when i walked in and looked at me with a smile.

"Where are the kids?"

"I put them to bed, baby monitor is on the table" he pointed to the split screen monitor in front of him "i need some time with my girl now, come here mama" he smiled holding out a hand towards me. I couldn't help but smile as i put the mugs down on the table and took his hand. Bucky tugged me towards him and pulled me down onto the sofa to lay with him, his front pressed to my back.

"Feel better?" He mumbled against my ear as his hand caressed my hip slightly.

"Im fine Buck..."

"I heard you crying doll"

"Its just hormones, i didn't even realise i was crying at first"

"If something was wrong you'd tell me right?"

"Of course i would" i told him truthfully reaching back to kiss him "i may fall asleep in a minute I'm exhausted"

"No problem, you should get some sleep while the kids are sleeping...."

"Okay, just stay with me"

"Always".

The next day i headed to the compound to talk to Wanda about having the kids while Bucky and i went up to the cabin. I had checked Steve wasn't around before going over, i wasn't in the mood to deal with that today. I had Grace with me but Bucky had taken Harrison to the zoo for the afternoon, since Grace arrived we had made an effort to spend time with Harrison on his own so he didn't feel neglected and end up hating his baby sister!

"So what brings you by here? Its been a while since you stopped by" Wanda asked rocking Grace in her arms.

"I came by to ask if you were free to watch the kids this weekend...."

"Oooh you finally got the all clear for physical activities huh?" She teased wiggling her eyebrows at me.

"I did! And stop that!" I laughed "i think we've been very patient!"

"Oh you have i know!! Of course i'll look after them" Wanda agreed straight away smiling like an idiot "its what aunties are for anyway"

"Thanks Wan, could you come to us though? I dont want them here incase he shows up"

"Yeah thats fine, makes sense anyway. Everything i'll need is at your place"

"Thats great, i'll get the guest room set up for you".

I had been at the compound for a couple hours now and thought it best to head home and start on dinner. Bucky and Harrison would be back from their day trip soon. I was just about to get up and get Grace settled in her pushchair when i heard Wanda speak up.

"What are you doing here?!"

I snapped my head round and there stood Steve Rogers in jeans and grey henley, his beard had grown back in and his hair looked a little longer..... just how he had looked when we first started dating!

"I...i was looking for Sam, we're meant to be going for a run" he replied holding up his duffle bag.

"Well can you go wait somewhere else?"

"Its fine Wanda I'm leaving now anyway" i gave her a tight lipped smile and finished getting Grace in her pushchair.

"Y/N..... could we talk for a minute? Please?" I heard him ask.

"I've got to get home Steve, Harrison and Bucky will be back soon?"

"please? just a few minutes?"

"Steve, she said no!" Wanda snapped at him, they had always been close and it was horrible to see the distance between them now.

"Okay...." he said sadly turning to leave.

"5 minutes" i suddenly said shaking my head at how stupid i was agreeing to this.

"5 minutes is good, thank you".

"I'll stay close by, yell if you need me" Wanda said quietly to me as she left, we both knew Steve heard every word though!

Steve walked over and sat in the chair next to me, he leaned closer to the pushchair to look in at Grace and smiled.

"She's beautiful Y/N"

"Thanks. So what did you want to talk about? Like i said i need to get home"

"Right" he nodded "Bucky and Harrison been anywhere nice?"

"Bucky took him to the Zoo for the afternoon"

"Man i miss trips to the zoo, Harry always loved seeing the lions" he smiled at the memory.

"His favourites are the wolves now"

"The wolves huh?"

"Yep ever since Shuri and T'Challa visited and called Buck 'white wolf' his been obsessed with them" i shrugged.

"Thats cute" Steve nodded sadly before looking up at me "im sorry. Im sorry for everything..... i should never had left"

"No you shouldn't have, but you did. You can't change that Steve"

"I know. I dont know what i was i thinking sweetheart"

"Lets not not do this again. It wont change anything.... you chose another woman over your fiancé and your son! All those years i gave you and you chose a woman you spent 5 minutes with a 100 years ago!!" I took a deep breath trying my best to stay calm and not shout at him, i didn't want to wake Grace "i loved you so much and you threw it in my face. You didn't even have the balls to say goodbye"

"I know" he admitted avoiding eye contact and we sat silently.

"If you could go back to that day, the day you left us..... would you still do it?" I asked breaking the silence.

"I dont know.... i had a beautiful life with Peggy, but i missed you and Harrison so much. There was no way to get back to you, the machine hadn't been invented yet so i had no choice but to embrace my life with Peggy"

"You know what? Im glad you went" i suddenly told him shrugging my shoulders "if you had of stayed here Bucky and I wouldn't be together" i saw Steve grit his teeth hearing me mention his best friend "and i can't imagine my life without him, i love him more than any man I've loved before. I thought what you and i had was the real deal, my big love..... but i was so wrong. Bucky is it for me Steve, so i guess i should be thanking you for leaving"

"Theres no second chance for us is there?"

"No. Maybe down the line somewhere we can try to be friends but it'll never be what it was" I got up getting ready to leave when he cleared his throat and wiped away a few tears that had escaped.

"What about Harrison?.... can i spend some time with him? I know i dont deserve it but I've missed him so much"

"Thats up to Harrison. I cant make him spend time with you Steve, but if he wants to.... its something we can discuss. Look i really need to get home, bye Steve".

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@jennmurawski13 @kenzieam @captainchrisstan

@s-t-r-i-k-e-us @lets--be-honest

@ms-betsy-fangirl @damnaged-princess

@farfromtommy @disneylovingal @lbuck121

@billweasleey @rynabarnesrogers

@heathens-takeitsl0w @lacontroller1991

@supervengerslock @barnesandrogersworld

@mariswritingforfun @perpetually-tuned-out

@thummbelina @marvelousstyles

@broco8 @ineffableg-irl

[the-shadow-of-atlantis]

Cinderella AU

Summary: Cinderella AU for Annabella and Kaldur.

Tagging: @lizartgurl @thespacebuns @melyaliz @coffee-randomness @speedypan @gobydana

A/N I created this story along with @lizartgurl a while back and I wanted to get this done before she left so sorry if it seems a bit rushed. The art also belongs to her. Thank you so much starfish for helping me through some writers block and putting up with my crazy ideas. Im going to miss you so much while you’re gone but I look forward to your return. ❤️💚❤️💚💕💕💕

Also slight cussing cause someone gets veeery upset

Read Earlier Parts Here

In the morning Kaldur set himself up at the dining table David was in the living room watching the news hoping his embarrassment hadn’t made it on there. Kaldur tried to focus on getting the strain pretreated before he tried to wash it. He reached out to grab the stain brush when he felt someone hand it to him. Looking up he saw Micheal looking at him a shy smile crossed his lips.

“Thanks.” Kaldur mumbled grabbing the brush hesitantly.

“No problem… can I um sit here?” Micheal asked.

“Sure?” Kaldur said though he sounded uncertain and he eyed the cup of coffee in Micheals hand hoping he wouldn’t cause a new stain.

Micheal seemed a bit nervous, his fingers tapped against the coffee cup as his eyes glanced toward the living room. He seemed to be debating something. Slowly Micheal slipped a small piece of paper towards Kaldur.

The paper read, I know it was you last night don't worry I won't tell dad. Kaldur blinked and looked up at Micheal but he was keeping his eyes towards where his dad was and began speaking in a whisper.

“Last night was the first time I ever spoke to anyone from the Wayne family. I’ve only heard the things that dad has said about them but when I talked to Tim and hearing Annabella give her speech, they’re actually pretty cool.” Micheal slipped another note towards Kaldur.

I can see why you like her.

“She kinda reminds me of mom… I mean your mom.” Micheal did looking down. “Wait that sounds weird. Personality wise… I mean… Annabella is very dedicated and she seems to love her family very much.”

Kaldur stared at Micheal who smiled softly but nervously.

“You know I actually don’t remember my real mom too much. But Shay… I mean Sha’lain’a she was nice, kind, determined… I’m sorry for how dad has treated you afterwards. He hates when there’s something he can’t fully control.” Micheal rubbed his arm nervously at the last line.

Kaldur opened his mouth to speak but what could he say?

“Kaldur listen there’s something I need to tell you.” Micheal said but was suddenly cut off when David turned up the volume on the TV.

“And a report on the latest Wayne Gala that was hosted by Annabella Wayne herself for her up and coming business in animal refuge. Although there was one moment where things got pretty intense the most steamy moment is when the famous Wayne daughter who usually never interacts with anyone outside the family was spotted dancing with someone tall, dark, and handsome. Who was this dashing stranger? Well it’s been confirmed from someone on the scene that it’s none other than Kaldur Durham son of Calvin and Sha’lain’a Durham. However after some tragic events Kaldur has been out of the lime light for quite some time and is currently living with his stepfather David Kane. Why Kaldur showed up to the party in such a disguise os a mystery we are all trying to solve.”

Kaldur felt as if someone dumped a bucket of cold water over him. He stayed frozen to his seat as he tried to process everything he just heard. Then David walked out and stood in the walkway giving Kaldur a very deadly look.

~~~~~~~~~~

“Glad you were able to make it given what you went through last night.” Vic said as Annabella sat across from him the booth of the little cafe diner they were at.

“Well you said it was important.” Annabella said fixing her hoodie. “What did you find?”

“You were right something was off about the general search. For someone who had such a such a big business there is hardly anything about it. So i made a few calls and dug a little deeper and found all this.” Vic spoke softly as he slid a large package towards Annabella.

Annabella carefully opened it and skimmed quickly over the lines.

“Calvin and David met while in college, however Calvin is the one who’s buisness took off. David had a small one at first but he was struggling and Calvin helped him by buying it from him and letting become his Second CFO right after his wife Sha’lain’a. Things were alright but it seems like David was taking calvins kindness for granted and began slipping funds out of the company. Calvin found out and was planning on firing David however.”

“David had Calvin killed.” Annabella whispered as she looked at the papers. “The ship sinking it wasn’t an acccident it was all a set up.”

“Exactly then David managed to sweet talk himself to marrying Sha’lain’a to help her with the company. However she began to piece what happened after some time. She was going to leave him and take the kids but then she got sick and couldn’t handle everything at once. But take a look at this.”

Vic helped her with two papers holding them side by side.

“They’re wills.” Annabella said eyeing them closely. “She was going to leave everything to Kaldur.”

“But look at the other one, the one that’s leave everything to David, the stamp and signature it’s fake.”

Annabella looked up at Vic wide eyed then something caught her attention making her heart drop. She saw Kaldurs face plastered on the tv with the headline Wayne’s Mystery Man Solved.

“Oh no.” Annabella mumbled standing up.

“What is it?” Vic asked glancing at the tv.

“Contact Gordon tell him to go to the Kane house now.” Annabella said snatching up the papers. “Something tells me Kaldur isn’t safe anymore.”

Annabella rushed out of the diner and ran to her car. She quickly weaved her way through traffic making her way to Kaldurs place. She felt her heart pounding by the time she finally reached the house and knocked frantically.

“What are you doing here?” David sneered as he opened the door.

“Where’s Kaldur?” Annabella demanded.

“He’s not here.��� David said keeping the door barely open.

“Bullshit Kane where is he.” Annabella said keeping her eyes deadly trained on him as she forced her way in.

“Miss Wayne I must ask you to leave before I contact the authorities for forcing yourself in here.”

“Go ahead they’re already on their way anyways.” Annabella shrugged.

“Excuse me?”

“Kaldur!” Annabella shouted trying to get deeper into the house but David grabbed her arm roughly.

“And just what do you think you are doing?” David questioned, Annabella tugged her arm free.

“I know what you did and so do the police so if I where you I suggest you tell me where Kaldur is.”

“He’s right here.” Annabella heard someone say making her turn.

Micheal was standing there with Kaldur supporting him, Kaldurs eyes was blackened and his lip was split he seemed to be breathing a bit hard but he stood at straight as he could.

“Kaldur.” Annabella whispered quickly walking up to him and gently held his face.

“I’m fine.” He whispered then spoke a bit louder. “What did you mean by you know what he did?”

Annabella turned to face David and noticed that Adam was standing a bit behind him.

“Your dad didn’t die in an accident.” Annabella said keeping your eyes on David. “The boat sinking was caused by a bomb smuggled in one of the shipments. Not only that but your mother figured it out and wa going to take all of you away but then she got sick and couldn’t do it anymore so she at least wanted to leave the company in your hands Kaldur. Until David forged papers to say otherwise.”

“Liar.” David sneered.

“No.” Micheal spoke up. “She’s right Kaldur, dad had the papers forged. I overhear when he had them done. I was too afraid to ever say anything. I’m sorry.”

“You little bitch.” David sneered trying to lunge at Annabella but Micheal and Kaldur stood in front of her defensively.

“I may not have been able to save my parents from you but you are not going to touch her.” Kaldur said.

Their stare down was cut off when there was a hard knock at the door.

“David Kane this is the GCPD open the door.”

Annabella sighed in relief at the sound of Gordon’s voice and stepped closer to Kaldur to help Micheal with him even though he was more than capable to support him but Annabella just wanted to make sure he was okay.

They all waited outside as they watched Gordon and his men take David away.

“I don’t know what would happen if you hadn’t shown up.” Kaldur said looking down at Annabella. “Thank you.”

“No problem.” Annabella smiled up at him. “So what are going to do now?”

“I am not sure. I’ll need to fix everything all the problems that David caused. But I also don’t want to give up the restaurant.” Kaldur said then he turned to look at Micheal. “You think you’d be able to handle it?”

Micheal stared at Kaldur in surprise and opened and closed his mouth. “I um… ill try my best I promise.”

“I’m here if you need my help to.” Annabella said kissing his cheek and making him blush.

“Oh I’m going to want something more than your help.” Kaldur said sheepishly.

“Oh barf.” Micheal groaned making Annabella giggled.

5 years later

Kaldur smiled as Annabella added the last of the pieces to the altar. A small cry came from one of the baby carriers and Annabella walked over to it.

“Shh shh we're done already.” Annabella cooed as she took Shaylee out of her carrier. Then another cry sounded out.

“I got her.” Kaldur said going over to the other carrier and taking Aquata out.

Kaldur smiled down as his daughter rubbed her eyes then shook her hands furiously as she tried to get the little hand covers off.

“No no don’t do that.” Kaldur said bringing her hands down. “Hey look look.”

Kaldur gently rocked her as he made her face the two graves that was now colorfully decorated. Aquata blinked as she stared at the all the candle lights and flowers. Little giggled burst from her and she reached out wanting to grab one of the pretty flowers.

“They would have loved you two.” Kaldur whispered gently leaning down to give one of the flowers to Aquata.

“They would have been proud of you.” Annabella said as she got closer to Kaldur and gave him a kiss.

Kaldur smiled as he looked down at the alters all the brightness that filled the grave stones that once brought him so much sadness. A brightness that came into his life ever since Annabella crashed into it.

“I love you.” He whispered leaning in to kiss her again.

“I love you too.” Annabella replied smiling up at him then adjusted her hold on Shaylee who was trying to reach over and grab her sisters flower.

So this was love.