Weekly Fic Rec: Waxing And Waning by UliKulele

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Author’s summary:

 

The supersoldier serum was a marvelous thing that relieved Steve Rogers of any of his past ailments. Equipped with a body superior to that of anybody else, he became the hero we all know and love.

 

Or so everybody thought. The truth was somewhat less glamorous: while Steve did gain strength and vitality, the serum was not without side-effects. He has simply learned to live with it and enjoy the good parts of his improved physique.

 

Enter a winter soldier who is determined to make sure that his former friend takes care of himself like he ought to.

 

Words: 4631, Chapters: 1/1

 

Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: James “Bucky” Barnes, Steve Rogers

Relationships: James “Bucky” Barnes/Steve Rogers

Additional Tags: Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Hurt/Comfort, disabled post-serum!Steve, Bucky Barnes Returns

My notes:

 

This is a very vivid take of a scenario where the serum didn’t make everything better (but people who care do!)