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Hello potential reader! Hope you stay awhile. This isn't my first fanfic, but it's been about 2 years since my last, so just bear with me. Just a few things before I start. Most of the stories I've seen with the field trip trope are carbon copies and pretty cheesy (Yet I've read at least 73 of them in the last week or two anyway lol) So hopefully I've avoided that here. If anyone is out of character, please let me know.

Second, this story will have more of a plot, some flashbacks, and character establishment because it's part of a series. This story obviously focuses on the field trip, but it has some extra details and stuff as a starting point for the series.

"I search the area for any indication of people… its a 16."

"There are a few broken twigs and a gold coin leading out of the clearing on the left."

"I pick up the coin and follow the path of twigs."

"As you walk you find more broken bushes, and an embroidered red cloth."

"Perception check… ugh 4."

"You don't notice anything in the surrounding area."

"Right. Since they have expensive cloth, and they dropped money, I assume I'm following someone rich? Intelligence check… 13."

"You're correct. You-"

The loud ring of the school bell cut Ned off mid sentence, and he and Peter began gathering their things. Ned packed his dice as they chatted loudly over the din of their classmates. Peter looked up suddenly, his attention focused on the front of the room. Ned was about to ask what was up, when MJ called, "Hey!" and everyone fell quiet.

Mr. Warren, their AP science teacher, was standing at the front of the room. He was frowning slightly towards the door, where several students had already escaped to. After a few moments he turned to the class.

"Thank you, Michelle. My voice simply isn't as loud as it used to be. Now, before you go I have an exciting announcement."

This sparked a wave of whispering throughout the students, including Peter and Ned, and Mr. Warren shushed them again.

"Now I'm sure you are all wondering what this not-school trip is. Although we aren't fully sure why they picked us, Midtown High's Junior and Senior advanced science and technology classes have been invited to tour… The main Stark Industries headquarters!"

This announcement sent an immediate wave of excitement through the room, which then erupted into ecstatic chattering. Ned was the only one who noticed Peter's groan, but a smile from Flash made him think he'd heard it too. Another call of "Shut up" from MJ settled everyone back down, and the old teacher continued, his own excitement clear in his tone.

"A quick disclosure first, this activity will not be considered a "school trip" as to avoid claims of favoritism against other schools. Instead, we are simply a group of people that happen to be from the same science class, and our group name is 'Midtown High'. This won't make the other schools happy, but at least they can't complain.
Next, Each of you will be required to read and fill out these information packets and disclosures before you will be allowed to get on the bus."

As he spoke he began passing out thick paper packets to each student.

"I suggest getting these turned in sooner rather than later. As you can see, there is quite a bit to do. The injury, confidentiality, and rule forms are the most important to read carefully, as failure to follow those guidelines will lead to you being banned from all Stark organization buildings, and expelled from school. If you lose your packet or know of someone who was absent," he glanced at the door again. "Come to me immediately to get a new one. The trip will be two weeks from tomorrow, on the Saturday after next. The trip isn't required of course, but it is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Are there any questions?"

There were none, and Mr. Warren dismissed them. Ned turned his attention to Peter, who looked slightly put-out.

"What's wrong? Is it bad that we'll be going to the Industry Headquarters?"

Peter sighed. "It's not bad, but I wish we were going somewhere I've never been. Or somewhere where people don't know me. How did this even happen?"

Ned smiled and patted Peter's back. "Mr. Stark probably did something. Maybe he wanted to reward our classmates for having to put up with you?"

"Tony is the type to-"

Peter's comment was cut off by a loud laugh.

"Like you've ever been in an SI building. Why would Mr. Stark having anything to do with you, Penis?"

"Peter has an internship, Flash. He even has proof."

Ned had spent a long time trying to talk Peter into showing the photo of him and Mr. Stark with the certificate, but Peter insisted there was no need. He also pointed out that Flash would probably just accuse him of photoshop, since he was convinced Peter was inferior. The boy in question proved that analysis with his next words.

"There's no way you have an internship when I don't. You just want everyone to think your special. I'm way smarter than you."

Ned opened his mouth to defend his friend, but Peter just gestured to just ignore him. Ned was still annoyed, but followed his friend's advice. Flash continued to pester them, but the boys just collected the rest of their things and headed out of the classroom. Once clear of Flash they started back up their conversation.

"To be honest, I don't really want to go."

"What? Why not?" Ned gave his friend a critical look. "You're not worried about Flash are you?"

"Of course not. What's he going to do? There are cameras everywhere, and FRIDAY's intelligent enough to catch bullying. Nah, I just think it would be a bit boring."

"Boring? Boring? The a rare tour of the #1 leading company in science and engineering, the building that creates the highest level of technology known to man, the home of the Avengers and residence of the Man of Iron himself, is boring?" Ned waved his arms around slightly, as if the movement would help Peter realize what an idiot he was.

Peter laughed. "I see your point, but keep in mind that I'm there all the time. Not only do I work there, I literally have my own floor. I can go on my own tour any time I like." Peter paused. "Actually, so can you for that matter. You've been there before, why do you want to go?"

"Peter, do I need to repeat myself? #1 in science and engineering? Sci-fi levels of technology? Avengers? Why would I not go?"

Peter shook his head fondly. "You know, we could ditch together and you could join me in the actual fun part of the building."

"But you never take me to the labs. I may be a Geeky nerd type, but I'm still a nerd. And I don't choose you over science."

Peter gave Ned a look. "Was that double Pokemon reference necessary?"

"Yes."

Peter laughed again at this, and they chatted for a few more minutes. They said their farewells as a familiar black SUV pulled into the lot.

"I'm staying at Tony's place for the weekend."

"You called him Tony again." Ned grinned as Peter flushed red.

"As long as he never hears it, I'm fine."

They waved at each other as Peter ran towards Happy's car. Ned looked after him for a moment, then headed home himself.

A/N

Thanks for sticking with me up to here. I know this chapter is a bit short, and the next chapter will only be around 2,500ish words, but after that I think I'll have a few super long chapters that I post every week or two, or a bunch of shorter ones that I post in clumps every week or two. Either way I would write the same amount, so please give me feedback on how you would prefer it formatted.

Secondly, Ned has several flashbacks and monologue type sections, especially at the beginning, and this is also due to the fact that it's a part in a series. I know its unneeded for a field trip story, but world building is important, and this is the perfect place to establish Ned's role in Peter's life, seeing as he is the current focus. Michelle isn't really going to be a prominent character in this series, at least for a while, because I don't really know what to do with her, or how to write her in character. I want to do her justice. Also, seeing as Peter doesn't know that MJ knows his secret, it makes more sense for her to be mostly absent, and I don't plan on changing that, at least for now. If you have any suggestions, let me know though.

Finally, this kind of takes place out of the timeline. The beginning of Infinity war shows that Steve and Tony had never made up, and post Endgame is something I like to pretend doesn't exist. So this pretty much takes place in a time before Infinity War, but after Peter received his Internship from Tony (As shown in the picture frame Tony has in Endgame), and pretends the events of Civil War were unimpactful, and everyone is a great big happy family like they all freaking should be.

I've also posted this story on Ao3, if you prefer reading over there.