Steve could be in a state of guilt. He might think that he failed Bucky in the past and now he's trying to make up for it at all costs. His relationship with Bucky is from their past life, and he might be holding onto it tightly. Tony, who is more of a new acquaintance in Steve's new world, gets pushed aside. Also, Steve might see Bucky as more vulnerable at that moment, so he devotes all his attention to him instead of Tony.
One possible reason could be Steve's strong sense of loyalty to Bucky. Maybe he feels that he owes Bucky so much after all they've been through. He might be so focused on helping Bucky or being there for him that he unconsciously ignores Tony.
In the fanfiction, Steve may have a deeper emotional connection with Bucky that he doesn't fully understand himself. It could be that his feelings for Bucky are rooted in their shared history, their time in the war, and all the traumas they've endured together. Tony, with his different personality and new - to - Steve technological world, doesn't quite fit into Steve's immediate focus which is centered around Bucky's well - being. Steve might also believe that Bucky needs him more urgently than Tony does, so he ignores Tony.
Well, it could severely strain their relationship. Tony might feel betrayed and hurt. He could start to question Steve's loyalty. Since Steve is ignoring him for Bucky, Tony might become resentful towards both Steve and Bucky. It could lead to a rift that's hard to mend in the story.
One reason could be Steve's long - standing friendship with Bucky. They have a deep history together, and in the fanfiction, that bond might be portrayed as stronger than his relationship with Tony. Maybe Steve feels a sense of loyalty to Bucky that he can't ignore.
One reason could be jealousy. Maybe Tony has been spending more time with one of them, and the other feels left out and jealous. For example, if Tony has been helping Steve with some high - tech projects and Bucky feels ignored, it could lead to a fight. Another reason might be a misunderstanding. They could misinterpret Tony's actions towards each of them. Say, Tony gives Steve a special gift, and Bucky thinks it means something more than just friendship, leading to a fight.
At first, it might be a bit rocky. Tony, being used to his own space, might feel smothered by Steve and Bucky's over - protectiveness. But as time goes on, he'll start to see their good intentions. Steve's moral compass will inspire Tony to be a better person, and Bucky's loyalty will make Tony feel secure. Eventually, they'll become like a real family, with Tony looking up to Steve as a father figure and seeing Bucky as a cool older brother.
One possible reaction could be Tony's heartbreak. He might feel betrayed and angry, leading to a rift in his relationship with Steve. He could also become distrustful of others in the future.
There's also 'Forging New Bonds'. This fanfic focuses on the post - conflict relationship between the three. It explores how they start to understand and accept each other better. The writing style is quite vivid, making it easy to picture the scenes in your head.
One possible reason could be differences in their superhero duties. Maybe their approaches to saving the world clashed so much that it put a strain on their relationship. For example, Tony might be more into high - tech solutions while Steve prefers a more traditional, hands - on approach.
Friendship is a very common theme. These three characters often form a strong bond in fanfiction, relying on each other for support, whether it's during battles or in dealing with personal issues. For example, in many stories, they help each other overcome their past traumas.
A prevalent theme is also sacrifice. Each of them is willing to sacrifice for the others in many fanfictions. It shows how deep their bond is. And the theme of trust is also there. They need to build and regain trust among themselves, especially given all the things that happen in the Marvel universe.
In Steve and Bucky and Tony fanfiction, the relationships themselves are a major element. Steve and Bucky's long - standing friendship, Steve and Tony's often - tense relationship, and Bucky's role in relation to both. Their backstories play a huge part too. For example, Bucky's time as the Winter Soldier. The stories might also focus on how they deal with power, like Tony's high - tech power, Steve's super - soldier strength and Bucky's combat skills. And of course, the setting, whether it's in the Marvel universe or an alternate one, can add different flavors to the story.