One great 'Avengers Winter Soldier' fanfiction is 'The Winter Soldier's Redemption'. It focuses on Bucky's journey to overcome his past as the Winter Soldier within the Avengers' world. Another is 'Winter's Return', which has an interesting take on how the Winter Soldier fits back into the team after his initial recovery. And 'Frost and Fire' is also popular, as it explores the relationship between the Winter Soldier and other key Avengers in a very unique way.
One common theme is the exploration of relationships. How the discovery of Bucky's past affects his relationships with the Avengers, especially Steve. Also, themes of trust and betrayal often come up as they watch the events unfold in 'Winter Soldier' and question who they can really trust.
One great 'Avengers Watch Winter Soldier' fanfiction is 'The Team's Reaction' on FanFiction.net. It has an interesting take on how the Avengers would react to the events in 'Winter Soldier' and the revelations about Bucky. The character interactions are well - written.
The main characters are often Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, and Steve Rogers. Their friendship is a central focus in many fanfictions. Also, Natasha Romanoff is frequently included as she has a connection to Bucky's past. For example, in some fanfictions, she helps him deal with his memories.
The novelty of the gender - flip. It allows for a fresh perspective on the well - known Winter Soldier character. We get to see how different aspects of the character might change or stay the same in a female form, like their combat skills and relationships.
One great fanfic could be 'Winter's New Identity' where the gender - flipped Winter Soldier has to adapt to a new world. It has a really interesting take on how the character would interact with the other Avengers in this new form.
He could interact in a protective way. For example, if it's a small animal like a rabbit, he might build a safe place for it. His military training would make him good at creating a secure environment.
For 'dark winter soldier fanfiction', Falcon could be an interesting character to pair with the Winter Soldier. Falcon has his own set of skills and a strong moral compass. He could help the Winter Soldier navigate the modern world and his newfound freedom. Also, Scarlet Witch would be a fascinating pairing. She could potentially help him deal with his traumatic memories through her powers. And Bucky could also be paired with Doctor Strange. Strange could use his magic to help Bucky understand and control the dark forces within him.