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Shuri (techsavvyshuri) wrote in noexits,
@ 2021-08-04 16:36:00

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!log/thread/narrative, marvel (tv/movies): bucky barnes, ₴ inactive: shuri, → week 018 (a quiet place)

A Quiet Place - Day Two
Who: Shuri and Bucky
What: trying to get some supplies
Where: starts at Bucky's room
When: Day 2
Warnings: possible violence, definite death

After checking through her snacks, as quietly as she could, Shuri realized she needed food. And, in order to get food, she had to face those fucking alien monsters. So she grabbed her gauntlets. If anything happened, she wanted to be prepared. She picked a dress, because pants might prove too loud. And at least the dress moved with her.

So, she walked to Bucky's room, keeping her steps quiet. Shuri currently hated this particular campus 'activity', and reached out to Bucky. She obviously could be quiet, but that wasn't who Shuri was as a human. She tapped on the door.

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winterknight
2021-08-04 09:07 pm UTC (link)

Bucky was at the door immediately, opening it up and tugging Shuri inside. His own feet were bare, but otherwise he ware Steve's uniform, it self protective and silent.

He looked over her choice of wardrobe and nodded in satisfaction. For his part, Bucky had half a dozen knives, the shield, and one pistol, just in case.

Food run was a good idea. He was trying to ration himself, but he hadn't been prepared to stay locked down this long.

He added a handful of change to one pocket, making sure it was held down and wouldn't make any noise. Then he gestured for Shuri to open the door, holding up the shield to take point.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-04 10:20 pm UTC (link)

Shuri turned the know slowly and eased open the door. She also chose bare feet, as any shoes would let out some sound. She walked out into the hall and briefly thought how happy the end of this week would make her. Because this seemed like hell for everyone involved.

At least Bucky approved her choice in clothing. She thought the simple cotton t-shirt dress made the most sense in this current state.

Once she opened the door, Shuri stood back. While she definitely knew how to take care of herself, she knew Bucky well enough to realize he wanted to go first. Plus, he had Steve's shield. Shuri's gauntlets made noise, so she only wanted to use them if absolutely necessary.

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winterknight
2021-08-04 11:03 pm UTC (link)

Bucky led the way out the door and into the hall, treading carefully and testing each step before slowly transferring his weight. It was slow, but it was silent, and thus safe. He had the shield braced in his left arm, and held a knife in his right, listening and looking carefully as they slowly moved down the hall.

He glanced back to check Shuri's progress. Hopefully she was moving just as carefully, keeping step where he'd stepped.

They'd done their best to plan this, walking together. Step in the same spots, hand and touch signals for 'stop' and 'go'. And if they heard any sound, Shuri was to move in against him to cover them both with the shield.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-05 01:41 am UTC (link)

Shuri tested her own footing. Since she weighed less than Bucky, she didn't need to worry quite as much. That being said she still tested each step. Slow going and she briefly worried her butt might fall asleep, but safety mattered most.

Following in Bucky's steps proved a bit tricky sometimes, since neither of them could walk their natural stride.

She touched him and signaled 'stop'. She heard...what did she hear? She pointed at a direction behind them. Waited, listened, and signaled 'go'.

They finally made it to the main door and Shuri moved to open it, again so Bucky took point.

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winterknight
2021-08-05 02:12 am UTC (link)

Bucky slipped an oil can from his belt and spread a bit over the hinges before Shuri opened the door. The slick metal was soundless as the door slid open. Bucky moved in first, shield at the ready. There were small sounds in the building. Rats, probably, or some kind of insect. Bucky moved slowly, trying to keep silent. The kitchen was just through the doorway, and then they would be set.

The hand holding the knife fidgeted slightly. He wasn't used to all this silence. It would have been easier now to be the Soldier, emotionless and cold, instead of the frightened man he was right now.

Hell yes, he was scared. The beasts were terrifying, quick and strong and brutal. But he'd been afraid before. He would work through it. Keep calm, stay the course, and bring Shuri back safely to her room.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-05 06:58 pm UTC (link)

Shuri gave her friend the thumbs up for thinking to bring an oil can. She waited as Bucky went first. The sounds she never noticed before were putting her high on edge.

She noticed her friend's nerves. And she didn't blame Bucky. She breathed as silently as possible, to calm her heartbeat. Fuck they scared her. The only positive in this? She faced them with Bucky. The only person who helped her nerves as much as Bucky? T'Challa.

They finally reached the damn kitchen and Shuri smiled. At last. At long fucking last.

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winterknight
2021-08-05 09:45 pm UTC (link)

Bucky nodded at the thumbs up, cracking a small grin. He'd tried to think ahead, of what could help them make no noise, but there was only so much to prepare with. It was down to being careful and slow.

That was how they gathered food, focused on non-perishables, bottled drinks, and snack bars. Bucky grabbed some milk and butter while it was still fresh, since it wouldn't last long anyway.

He was just closing up his pack again when something shifted in a cabinet. Bucky spun to catch the item, and as he turned, his left elbow clanged against a metal pot, causing a clatter across the shelf.

The sudden sound was almost painful in his ears. Bucky turned, raising the shield and reached behind him to pull Shuri close.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-05 10:10 pm UTC (link)

Shuri shook her head and returned the grin to her friend.

As they gathered food, Shuri thought overall they did a good job. Nothing made noise and even the fridge opening seemed silent enough.

And then all hell broke loose. Shit. Shuri threw a hand over her mouth to stop the groan from escaping, but really she didn't think at this point any extra noise made a difference.

She allowed herself to be pulled close to Bucky, thankful Steve allowed them to use the shield for this particular mission. She stood behind him and breathed through the terror she felt. All they needed to do was get back to the dorms, where the wards still held. God, this week sucked. They inched forward, Shuri grasping the back of Bucky's shirt so they didn't lose contact. She didn't need him to worry and distract himself looking behind for her.

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winterknight
2021-08-05 11:23 pm UTC (link)

He could hear the chirping of the creatures, the pounding of their feet on the floor. They were faster than him, stronger. The sounds came closer and Bucky pulled Shuri against him, his back against a wall and the shield held over them. The clicking grew louder, and he peeked over the edge of the shield for an instant before ducking back under.

One, he signalled to Shuri. Straight ahead. He thrust his chin to the side, silently telling her to move in that direction. He rose slowly, shifting the shield so that she could move first, him behind and covering them both.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-06 01:38 am UTC (link)

Shuri's body briefly thought about throwing up, but Shuri breathed through the fear. Not that it made her feel anymore calm, but nausea helped nobody in this situation. She knew her friend enough to know her fear helped nobody.

She nodded and moved as he instructed. Not much longer as the pounding grew closer. Shuri raised her arms ever slightly so her gauntlets were ready if needed. And then she saw one and it took everything in her to not lose her composure and then scream and run. Shit. But, Shuri came from Wakanda and she refused to back down, especially with Bucky at her side.

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winterknight
2021-08-06 10:50 am UTC (link)

Bucky shuffled along with her until Shuri came to an unexpected stop. He pulled up short and shifted, and the edge of the shield made a faint clink as it brushed against his metal arm. Bucky had time to shove Shuri forward, pushing the shield on her when pressure came down on his leg and pulled him back. He didn't scream, long ago desensitized to pain, but his free hand found another knife and he started stabbing wildly. The creature's thick hide deflected the rain of blades, but that didn't stop him from trying.

"Run!" he gasped to Shuri. If he could at least keep this one distracted, she had a chance to get away.

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techsavvyshuri
2021-08-06 03:09 pm UTC (link)

Shuri swore inwardly. Loudly. Her fault they stopped and Bucky's leg ended up hurt. Every instinct told her to run. She almost allowed herself and then she looked at Bucky. No way in fucking hell did she plan on running and leaving Bucky. She drew up straight and summoned all her courage. She hated dying during the week with the imposter. And still knew she felt psychological effects from it.

She loved Bucky as fiercely as T'Challa. "I'm not leaving you alone!" And that was enough to draw creature to her, so Bucky could get to safety. Plus she used her gauntlets, not that they really did anything, but cause more distraction.

And the last thing she remembered would cause nightmares in the coming resets. But hopefully she bought Bucky time. Plus, he did carry the needed food for the dorm.

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winterknight
2021-08-06 04:20 pm UTC (link)

The sonic blasts from Shuri's gauntlets seemed to set the creature mad. It tossed Bucky aside and bounded onto Shuri in a splash of blood.

The scream caught in his throat. There was no way to help her now. The best he could do was not render her Sacrifice in vain. Bucky carefully got to his feet and recovered the shield, moving away slowly. Silent tears spilled from his eyes as he made his way back to the dorms.

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