Tony woke up from his slumber. It has been a month since Natasha died. He was still sad about it. But today was a special day. It was his birthday. He didn't plan on doing anything but spending the day with his daughter Morgan at work. Tony got out of bed and got dressed. Making sure to be careful of his arm and face. That were healing well. Thanks to Stephen and Wong's help. Giving him a piece of the time stone for his new arc reactor that Steve and Rhodey built while he was frozen in ice. With his arm in a cast. Still is to this day. Wong comes by twice a week to check on his arm.
Once Tony was dressed he went downstairs to eat. When he got there he saw Peter and Morgan making breakfast for him. " Okay now stir the batter and we'll start cooking them." Peter said happy to be helping Morgan with this. Morgan started stirring the batter like she was told. Once it was all mixed Peter started cooking the pancakes. Tony took a picture and sent it to Stephen who was probably at the Sactum by now. Tony went into the kitchen wanting to see them.
When he got to them he kissed them on their cheeks. Peter and Morgan looked behind them. They saw Tony and smiled. " Good morning dad." They said happy to see Tony. " Good morning." Tony said happy to see them as well. Morgan went over to her father and hugged him. " Happy birthday daddy." Morgan said knowing it's a special day. Tony hugged her back. " Thanks Morgan." Tony said happy that they remembered.
Then Peter set the plate of pancakes in front of Tony. " Happy birthday dad." Peter said knowing it was going to be a good day. Tony smiled. " Thanks Pete. After breakfast both of you in the lab please. We need to tear that gauntlet apart." Tony said not wanting to keep that hand for his suit. " Alright dad." They said knowing that need to. Then the three started eating. As they were eating a portal opened and Stephen came through. " Mom." Peter said happy to see him. Stephen smiled happy to see them as well. Tony had found out that when he found Stephen Pepper was dusted instead. He was upset at first but got to know Stephen. Two years later they were married and adopted Morgan at age two. Morgan was five now.
Peter hugged Stephen happy to see him. Stephen hugged back. They pulled away and looked at Tony. " Go eat Peter." Stephen said wanting to join them at the table. Peter nodded and went back to his seat. Stephen sat beside Tony and kissed his cheek. Tony smiled and took his hand. " Happy birthday my hero." Stephen said knowing he's planning something for Tony. " Thanks Mama bear. So what are your plans for the day?" Tony said wondering what he'll be doing all day. Stephen smirked trying not to let anything slip. " Manatting. Until tonight when I have to drag you three up for dinner." Stephen said knowing he has to do that all the time.
A/N: I want to thank ElisaPhoenix for the headcanon of Stephen being an overprotective mother. Go check her out I like her books a lot for the Avengers. Mama bear is a running joke in her books for the team. Just read them and you'll understand. Back to the story.
Tony sighs knowing it's like any day. He wished he could do what he used to. Have a huge party with all of his friends. Just being himself for a while. But he had a family now. He didn't want to disappoint them. Especially Stephen. Who helped Tony through losing their son and his problems. Now his arm. " I know dear but maybe one day those parties will come back. Now finish your food before Morgan gets huffy." Stephen said knowing she would. Then Tony went back to eating.
Once he was done eating he kissed Stephen. Stephen kissed back. They pulled away as Tony looked at the necklace. " Protecting this stone together will always be our lives. But these kids are our legacy. Just have fun today." Tony said knowing he will. Stephen nodded. " I will try." He said knowing he'll try. Then Tony went down to his lab. Stephen motioned Peter and Morgan over to him once Tony was out of sight and hearing range. The two went over to him knowing what's up.
Once they got over to their mother he opened a portal to see Tony was in his lab. He closed it and sighed. " Okay. I'll be at the compound getting everything ready. " I'll be in astral form for most of the day. Peter call Steve or Rhodey if you need me. I need to go. Distract your father. I love you both." Stephen said knowing they can do this. They nodded and ran down to the lab. Stephen sat on the couch criss crossing his legs. He started manatting. He started floating. He found everyone there.
Soon his astral form came out. He made a portal to the compound ready to go. He went through it and smiled. The portal closed as he went inside. He showed his Avengers card and was allowed in. Once inside he walked to the living quarters. They had everything they needed to recreate Tony's party from years ago. Accept the celebrities. Tony's loved ones were enough for him.
