BuckyNat
James 'Bucky' Barnes/Natasha Romanov
In the comics, the Winter Soldier trained the Black Widow in the Red Room and they loved each other across erased memories. MCU fans import that history wholesale, writing two ghosts of the Cold War who keep finding each other after every mindwipe.
What is BuckyNat?
BuckyNat is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of James 'Bucky' Barnes and Natasha Romanov from Marvel Cinematic Universe. With over 4,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love BuckyNat
Lovers programmed to forget each other and failing is the most romantic tragedy the spy genre can produce.
Most Popular BuckyNat Fanfics
The highest-rated BuckyNat stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Characters
Common BuckyNat Tropes
Browse curated BuckyNat fic recs by trope:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BuckyNat mean?
BuckyNat is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of James 'Bucky' Barnes and Natasha Romanov. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many BuckyNat fics are on AO3?
There are over 4,000 BuckyNat fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
How can I read BuckyNat fanfiction on my phone?
Download Fanfict Reader for iOS to browse and read BuckyNat fanfiction with a beautiful mobile interface, offline reading, and custom themes.
More MCU Ships
Stucky
James 'Bucky' Barnes/Steve Rogers
75,000 works →
Stony
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
85,000 works →
IronStrange
Stephen Strange/Tony Stark
25,000 works →
Thorki
Loki/Thor
55,000 works →
Spideypool
Peter Parker/Wade Wilson
35,000 works →
SamBucky
Sam Wilson/Bucky Barnes
21,000 works →
WinterIron
Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark
14,000 works →
Cherik
Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier
26,000 works →
Pepperony
Pepper Potts/Tony Stark
18,000 works →
ScarletVision
Wanda Maximoff/Vision
6,000 works →
Romanogers
Natasha Romanoff/Steve Rogers
11,000 works →
FrostIron
Loki/Tony Stark
13,000 works →
Stuckony
Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark
9,000 works →
FitzSimmons
Leo Fitz/Jemma Simmons
8,000 works →
WandaNat
Wanda Maximoff/Natasha Romanoff
6,000 works →
Clintasha
Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov
12,000 works →
Lokius
Loki/Mobius M. Mobius
7,000 works →
Symbrock
Eddie Brock/Venom Symbiote
6,000 works →
SamSteve
Sam Wilson/Steve Rogers
5,000 works →
Thundershield
Thor/Steve Rogers
3,000 works →
IronHusbands
James 'Rhodey' Rhodes/Tony Stark
2,500 works →
Spideychelle
Michelle Jones/Peter Parker
4,500 works →
Fratt
Matt Murdock/Frank Castle
3,000 works →
Kastle
Frank Castle/Karen Page
3,500 works →
Read BuckyNat on the go
Fanfict Reader is the best way to browse, search, and read AO3 fanfiction on your iPhone. Download for free and start reading your favorite BuckyNat fics today.