Fanmail

This is an epistolary story and therefore told through letters. It struck me as amusing, so I wrote it. Is Steve/Tony but nothing explicit.

Dear Captain America,

I know you're real busy, and I understand if you don't have the time to write back. Really. But I could use some advice.

First off, thanks for you know, saving New York and everything. That was awesome. Seriously. You're who I want to be when I grow up. Well, you and Iron Man, because Iron Man is Tony Stark and his work on nano-engineering is truly brilliant. Did you know he built the original armour in a cave? With a box of scraps? I mean, that's real genius.

Anyway, the reason I was writing to you. My Uncle died recently. And it was my fault. I feel like I should tell my Aunt, own up to it. But she's all I've got left. I don't want to lose her. I want to do the right thing, I just don't know what the right thing is. And I figured, if anyone knew what the right thing would be, it would be you.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, and don't worry if you don't get chance to reply. I know you're busy saving the world and stuff.

Peter.

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your letter! I am busy, yes, but I try to read all the letters I get, and I try to reply wherever possible. And there's no need to thank me for saving New York, I was just doing what had to be done. If you have the power to do right a wrong then you have a responsibility to do what you can.

Yes, I did know that Tony built the first suit in a cave with a box of scraps, after being tortured none the less! And yes, he's certainly a genius. I'm impressed that you've read and understood his work. It's all gibberish to me! Tony is also impressed and says you should give him a call sometime when you're older.

Now, onto your problem. First off, I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm sure it wasn't your fault that your Uncle died. Bad things happen, and we can't always prevent them. I'm sure you loved your Uncle and didn't want him to die. Whatever happened, I'm sure there was no way you could foresee what happened. You should talk to your Aunt, she should know how you're feeling. Secrets fester if left alone too long, and she's probably worried about you.

Yours,
Steve Rogers, A.K.A Captain America.

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