Dear Reader,

This is an AU of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Our story starts at the end of Iron Man 3 and only makes minor changes to the romantic interests until we get to the end of Avengers 2: Age of Ultron. The main reason the AU is just because I am not going to wait until Disney and Marvel are done with Phase 3 to write this fanfiction.

So over all this is a re-working of a story I had made before Arrows and ARCreactors. So if things seem pulled for it or it seems similar that is due to it being my own fanfiction.

I do not own the rights to any Character with the exception of my original characters Lexie and Anastasia. Everything else belongs to Disney, Marvel, and in some cases possibly Fox.

With that I hope that you enjoy this fanfiction story of the New Avengers.

Chapter 1: The story of the Shield Maiden 2016

Alexandria Maria Rogers-Stark: Born 4 months before the Superhero Registration Act.

Pepper Pots didn't know who to call. The world seemed to be spinning out of control as she watched the turmoil of two of her dearest friends. A new born baby cooed happily from her crib. Alexandria was Pepper's rock in this uncertain time, but with both of her father's trying to keep their daughter safe from each other, Pepper believed Alexandria would be safer far from all of them. Colson had kept in touch and now as doing one last favor for Pepper and her godchild. He would help Pepper find Jane Foster, whom Pepper believed could take Alexandria to Thor's world if it came to that. Pepper picked up the sweet baby, cradling her in her arms as she waited for the phone call that would forever change their lives.

Ten Months Ago

Pepper looked across her desk to gap at Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. "You want me to do what?" Tony cringed at the tone Pepper was taking and glanced over at Steve.

"Well, Pepper, Steve and I want you to be our surrogate mother." Tony started to fidget. "I have already got the perfect blend of our DNA. We wouldn't want anyone else to be our kid's mom." He gave a shy smile, something Pepper noted he seemed to pick up from the Captain. "You'll still be named god mom no matter what, but we figured if we were going to attempt a family we should try to have a kid in some fashion." He glanced at Steve. "Though somebody won't let me just clone one."

Steven glared at Tony. "I just think this is a safer way, besides I suggested we just adopt Wanda and Vision."

Pepper put her hands up. "Before you to start your normal banter, I just want to know one thing. Are you sure?" While Pepper believed she would never have children after she left Tony, she couldn't deny that this would be a great way to be involved with a family, one that she was already involved with. Pepper sent a prayer to the heavens, happy that she and Tony left on a happy note after everything that had happened with the Extremis.

Steve smiled brightly. "Yes, we're sure. Tony and I have been talking about this for months. Well ever since the Sokovia incident, we talked about the future. Pepper, we don't want to pressure you into anything you don't want to do."

Pepper smiled back. "There is no pressure here Steve. I just wanted to make certain that Tony knows what he is getting into to." She winked at Steve.

Tony scoffed. "Oh, please how hard can this be, I've already started on a nice AI to help with the baby."

Both Steve and Pepper laughed at that. Pepper stood and rounded her desk. "I would be honored, but Tony you have to watch the company while I take maternity leave." She grinned wolfishly at the pair. "And you both are going to be speed dial to wait on me hand and off until your child is born. We'll work out how we want to feed the baby later."

Tony was immediately hugging her. "You can even pick out a name, just so long as the last name reads Rogers-Stark." Steve nodded as he joined the hugging pair. "Whatever you want Pepper, I'm sure me and Tony can get."

Present

Alexandria had just drifted off to slumber when the phone rang softly. Ever since Pepper had started keeping Alexandria close, she had all of her tech on a low ring so the baby could sleep.

"Hello?" She inquired, gripping the phone so tightly that it shook.

"Pepper? It's Colson. We found Jane." After giving a number and address, Colson hung up. Pepper stared at the information, now she had a way to protect their daughter. While they continued to clash as the Superhero Registration Act continues to build steam, they both have tried to make sure the other had no access to their daughter. Now it was Pepper's time to draw the line in the sand, after Tony attempted to kidnap his own daughter.

Pepper dialed the number, thankful that Jane answered by the second ring.

"Hello, Jane. I'm Pepper Potts. I'm not sure you remember me, we met during one of the parties at the Avenger tower in New York. I was wondering if I could meet with you. I have a favor I need to ask you."

One week later and several connecting flights, Pepper and a very fussy Alexandria arrive in London, England to speak with Jane. Jane had suggested that they meet at a small out of the way café after Pepper mentioned she didn't want Tony to know that she was visiting.

Jane smiled when she saw Pepper, standing to greet her. "Hello, Miss Potts, it's been too long."

Pepper set Alexandria's baby carriage next to the table before hugging Jane. "Please, call me Pepper. The way that Thor speaks of you makes me feel as if we are more than just acquaintances."

Jane smiled. "Thor also has relayed tails of your exploits. Hearing of some of the things you have done while working for Tony Stark, makes me glade I am just long distance dating a god." Jane looked down at Alexandria and instantly her face grew brighter. "And who is this precious girl?"

Pepper sat down, "She is the reason I need a favor from you and Thor without Tony or Steve knowing."

Jane listened as Pepper explained how Alexandria came about and what has already happened with the political war brewing between them current. "Tony even locked me out of my office trying to take her. I have to keep Alexandria safe, but I can't seem to find a safe enough hiding spot that can't be compromised."

Jane reached out and took Pepper's hand in her own. "I can't believe Tony would do such a thing. I would be happy to help you hide with Alexandria here. I have just the perfect cover, too." Jane smiled impishly. "As it turns out I found out not too long ago that I'm pregnant. You can let them know that you and Alexandria are safe and that you are helping me though the pregnancy while Thor is gone."

Pepper smiled. "Congratulations. That would work. Does Thor know?"

Jane took a sip of her tea. "He was the one that let me know, apparently he has a friend, Heimdall, look over me while he is away. I just confirmed it. Though Thor is wanting the child to be born on Asgard."

Pepper laughed. "Have I got stories to tell you. At least you only have one father to worry about. Through the whole pregnancy Tony and Steve would hover." Alexandria cooed just then, drawing both women's gaze to the innocent child. "I worry that they won't let her be here long. It would not surprise me to see Tony or Steve by the end of the week."

Jane nodded. "If things are getting as bad as you say, I'm sure I can convince Thor to help hide you and your child until things settle down."

Pepper's smile tightens. "I fear it just might come to that."

Thor came three days later. He had told Tony and Steve that he would be neutral in this conflict since he had no secret identity in this world. Thor's main priority would be to take care of his pregnant wife and watch over Pepper and their child until they had sorted this matter out between them. With Odin's permission Pepper, Alexandria, and Jane were secretly whisked to Asgard to keep them safe while the world held such turmoil.

Three years Later

Pepper eventually left Alexandria in the expert care of Jane. She went to see if things had settled down between Tony and Steve. Though Alexandria had never met her fathers, Pepper made sure that their child would know of them and all their heroics. Jane had given birth to a lovely boy, James. Though Pepper hated to leave Alexandria, she should not bare to separate the fast friends and she knew that Jane and Sif would watch over her until Pepper came back and retrieved her daughter.

The moment Thor delivered her to the new Avenger's headquarters, Tony and Steve rush out.

"Pepper, where is our daughter." Tony asked, worry in his voice when he does not see a small child with Pepper.

Pepper glared. "Safe, Tony. Alexandria is safe." She crossed her arms. "We are going to sit down and see if I will be handing your daughter back to you two."

Tony stepped back, "Pepper?"

She poked Tony in the chest. "Not four months after your daughter was born you two thought it would be a good idea to take sides on a controversial bill. Instead of trying to talk it out with all parties, you two went to war with each other. Now Thor has kept me up to date with what has been happening. So I understand after what happened with Spider-man you came to your senses, Tony, but I don't want to leave Alexandria in your care if all you two are going to do is fight." Pepper seemed to deflate. "She shouldn't be raised with her parents fighting."

Steve nodded, reaching out to grip Tony's shoulder. "She's right Tony. We were just to blind to see it. Thank you Pepper for taking care of our daughter." He led both Tony and Pepper indoors with a nod to Thor. "Why don't we have some coffee while we talk."

Asgard

Alexandria was rapt with the multi-colored birds. Each time one of them squawked, she would giggle. James was near by playing with a puppy that Sif had recused for them. Sif watched for a nearby balcony with Jane.

"Thor tells me that the danger has passed." Sif murmured to Jane, keeping her voice low so that the curious children did not pester them with questions.

"Yes, Thanos has been dealt with and the infinity stones have been destroyed." Jane smiled softly. "I'm just happy that they are gone. If Asgard took in one of the stones I'm sure Alexandria and James would go right to it and bring the end of the world to our doorstep again."

Sif laughed. "Yes, let's hope trouble like that only finds them when they are much older."

A soft orange light appeared between the two toddlers, both older women tensed with a stone emerged from the light. It caught Alexandria and James' attention. As Jane started to yell and Sif leap down, James and Alexandria both touched the stone. Light flashed once more and the stone was nowhere to be seen. Instead where the children once stood were young adults. Jane clutched the railing, feeling her legs start to give out. "James? Alexandria?" She called, praying that she was caught in a very bizarre dream.

The young man looked up at her. "Yes, mother?" His gentle baritone seemed confused, as if he did not know why Jane sounded so panicked. He looked down at his form, startled. "Wasn't Fenrir a lot bigger?"

The girl tilted her head as she looked from her aunts to her friend to the dog. "I thought I was taller then you, James." She stated, clearly put out that she now had to look up at James.

Sif cautiously approached the two. "Alexandria, James, what happened?"

Alexandria looked puzzled for a moment. "I think we grew up too quickly." Then a cheeky grin crossed her features. "Well since I'm so much cooler now, I think I shall be called Lexie." She looked up at Jane. "So where did mom go? I think she will faint when she see me."

So there is the start. I wonder what will happen to Lexie. Maybe she will even get to meet her fathers. Well next chapter will be started tonight.

BTW anything that hasn't come up in the movie universe will most likely be pulled from earth 616 of Marvel. But the base of this story is from the Movie Universe. I hope you all enjoy. The next chapter will introduce the other OC Anastasia and explain how she came about.

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