"Are you sure you want to do this? This isn't going to be easy Tadashi and it'll be dangerous."

"Mom, Tony can only do so much at his place and I know the danger that's ahead of me, but I can't let that hold me back. I made a commitment that I would do something with these power and I'm going to keep it."

Shaylin was tense, her hands gripping the sleeves of her shirt tightly.

"Shay, relax, he'll be fine." Tony put a hand on her shoulder. "It's just training."

"With a super soldier and a spy."

"Still training." Tony sighed. "I know you're worried about him but don't worry, Capsicle won't break him… Though Natasha might."

"Not helping."

"Sorry."

Shaylin sighed, focusing her attention on what was causing the tension. She was in an observation deck, looking into a training room. While Tony's home was a good place for training, nothing compared to the equipment that the Avenger's Training Camp had along with the two people in charge.

Tadashi was standing before those leaders, Captain America and Black Widow, also known as Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff. All three were in training armor, currently talking with each other and going over regulations.

"Just… I want him to be the best he can be, I just don't want him over doing it. These powers are still new to him and to us."

"And we're helping him figure them out. We already took the first step when we stabilized them with the serum and started reining them in. Now, it's just a matter of refinement and knowing other things." Tony looked to the three, seeing Natasha step to the side, Steve and Tadashi getting in a ready stance.

"Don't hold back." Steve ordered, holding his shield in front of him. "Let's see what you got with both physical combat and those fire powers."

"Wasn't planning to." Tadashi had his arms ready, adjusting his gloves before they came a lit with fire. "Let's do this."

Shaylin swallowed hard, her eyes focused on Tadashi before they looked to Natasha who was holding up a hand, bringing it down.

"Begin!"

Steve and Tadashi charged right at each other, a loud clang being heard as Tadashi's fist met with Steve's shield. Shaylin cringed, her mind already thinking of possible damage. Tadashi didn't stop though, seeming to not feel anything from the impact. He tried hitting Steve with a fire ball, only for his shield to stop it.

"Don't just charge in! Find openings!"

Tadashi nodded, going at Steve again, Steve countering with his own attacks, knocking Tadashi off his feet with a sweep of his shield.

"WAH!"

THUD!

Steve jumped back, his shield ready.

"I can do this all day."

Tadashi narrowed his eyes a bit, getting back up, growling a bit.

Tadashi… Shaylin didn't say anything, but the grip on her shirt sleeves tightened.

Gotta find an opening… or… I could make one…

Tadashi looked to where Steve was before acting quickly, throwing fireballs at his feet, getting him to move before he let his shield down, creating an opening. Tadashi smirked, throwing a fireball at his chest before pinning him.

"Not bad." Steve smirked. "Not bad at all." He was able to shove Tadashi off with ease though, the man landing on the floor as Steve stood tall. "But it's gonna take a bit more than that to keep me pinned."

"Had a feeling that was too easy." Tadashi sighed, getting up, readying himself again.

"Natasha, tag in."

"Yes sir."

Tadashi tensed up a bit.

Already? I know they said they would be switching off during training but… Oh man… I'm screwed.

"Don't hold back on me either."

"Right."

Tadashi went to strike, though he wasn't fast enough to hit Natasha. She was basically a blur as she flipped over him, grabbing his upper body with her legs, bringing him to the ground with her.

"ACK!"

Natasha held tightly. Not enough to choke him, but it was aggravating.

"Find your way out! Don't struggle, it'll just make it worse!"

Tadashi growled, his flames getting hotter.

"LEGGO! LEGGO! LEGGO!"

Natasha's grip loosened, pulling herself away from him.

"ACK!"

Tadashi panted as he sat up, growling a bit at her as he got back to his feet.

"Okay, we're fire proof with these suits, but can't say entirely immune to the heat." Natasha readied herself. "Make a note of it, Steve."

"Noted."

Tadashi launched a fireball at her, Natashi dodging it with ease, though wound up getting hit in the legs by two more, knocking her over. Tadashi was charging at her now, tackling her as soon as he was close enough, a near death grip on her arms.

"You know, you're reminding me of Bruce. Madder you get, the stronger the punch… or in this case, the heat." Natasha didn't dare move, not wanting to have heat of the flames seep through her suit.

"Match!" Steve called, holding his shield up.

Tadashi loosened his grip, moving off of Natasha, his flames going out.

"I had him on the ropes." Natasha chuckled, dusting herself off. "He just surprised me is all."

"Keep telling yourself that, Nat." Steve shook his head, looking to Tadashi. "Nice start, Soldier. Still got some work to do but least we know what you're capable of. Just need to fine tune it."

Tadashi saluted. "Yes sir- Ack!" He held his hand, hissing a bit. "Oww…."

"Tadashi!"

The three looked to the side, seeing Shaylin rushing over to Tadashi, worry in her eyes.

"I tried to stop her!" Tony called as he ran up after her.

"S-Shay…"

Shaylin took Tadashi's hand into hers, examining it carefully.

"Broken. Just as I thought."

Tadashi cringed.

"I honestly didn't notice."

"I'm surprised you didn't." Steve looked at his shield. "This thing knocks people out with ease."

Shaylin gave a death glare at Steve. "Then I would appreciate it if you don't use it on my baby."

"M-Mom I'm okay real-"

"Silencio!" Shaylin growled at Tadashi before looking to Steve. "I know you're harder trainers here but goodness start with the basics!"

Tony stepped back a little, making a "X" with his arms and mouthing "Don't tick her off." to Steve.

"O-Of course, Ma'am…"

"Thank you." Shaylin turned to Tadashi. "Now let's get you-"

Shaylin didn't even get to finish her sentence as Tadashi slumped against her, going completely limp, his eyes sliding shut.

"Mgh…"

"Tadashi!? Hey!"

Tadashi didn't respond. He was breathing, which thankfully for Shaylin meant he was alive, but it was slow.

"I didn't think we fought that hard." Steve rubbed the back of his neck. "And it wasn't that long either."

Tony cringed.

"Capsicle, shut it."

"All of you be quiet." Shaylin glared at Tony and Steve. "Now you two better help me get him to an infirmary or so help me I will suture both your mouths shut. COMPRENDO!?"

Both gulped, Natasha rolling her eyes.

"Just help her before she blows up."

Steve and Tony didn't waste another minute before picking up Tadashi, minding his hand before hurrying him to the infirmary, Shaylin and Natasha following after them. Shaylin went straight to work, letting some of the on staff nurses help, but mainly kept them from even touching Tadashi.

"I've heard rumors of mother's rage, never thought I'd get to see it in full scale though." Natasha commented as she watched Shaylin work.

"Oh, I've seen it. Pepper is a monster if someone hurts Audra or any of our kids."

"Eh… So are you Tony. You're just as protective."

"Well, with every mother's rage, there's a father's wrath to go with it."

"And I think it's a bit more terrifying when it's a doctor." Steve cringed. "Because then they KNOW how to hurt you."

"Darn right." Shaylin looked to them and had a serial killer smile on her face. "Now how about all of you go find something to do while I look after Tadashi hm?"

They were gone in a split second.

"Thank you~"

Shaylin went back to tending to Tadashi, wrapping his hand carefully before finally finishing.

"There…" She sighed. "All patched up." She brought Tadashi's upper body into her arms, keeping close to him. "Oh, my poor baby."

Shaylin stayed by him, not wanting to leave his side, falling asleep after awhile. It was a few hours before Tadashi started to stir, rousing Shaylin from her rest.

"Tadashi…?" She asked, rubbing sleep away from her eyes. "You up?"

He opened his eyes looking to her. "Ahuh… What happened…?"

"You passed out after that fighting session was over. You've been out for about three hours."

"T-Three hours!?" Tadashi moved to sit up gasping in pain when he put pressure on his hand. "Ow!"

"Easy." Shaylin took his hand gently. "Your hand is still broken."

Tadashi sighed feeling a bit embarrassed. "Oh, this is just great."

"You just need to take some time off to let it heal. You punched Captain Freaking America's shield. I'm not shocked it's broken." She growled a little. "Though I wish he had thought ahead before actually using it for a PRACTICE session. The moron."

Tadashi gave her a surprised look. He hadn't seen her that annoyed since one of the doctors had screwed up at the hospital. "Uh… Did… You hurt anyone?"

"No. But I was close."

"... You didn't…"

"I threatened to suture both Tony and Steve's mouth shut if they just kept yammering without helping me get you to the infirmary."

Tadashi's jaw dropped as he gave her a horrified look.

"... What?"

"You threatened Captain America and Iron Man."

"So?"

He groaned, putting his head in his good hand.

"Moooom!"

"What? They listened to me without issue."

He sighed but he was smiling a bit as he looked up. "And you said I was on fire."

Shaylin chuckled, sighing a bit, running a hand through her hair.

"Sorry… Just… I get protective… REALLY protective of anyone in my family if someone hurt them."

"It's okay… I was the same growing up with Hiro… Just… Man…. You got them both to listen?"

"I had Steve and Tony stuttering." Shaylin smirked. "Natasha just told them to do as I said."

Tadashi threw his head back and laughed. "Oh my goodness!"

"You don't mess with a Mama Bear."

"More like a Mama Phoenix."

"... I like it." Shaylin brought her arms around him. "Though in all seriousness, I do worry. You may have only been under my care for little over a month but you're my baby now, I don't want you hurt or worse."

Tadashi brought his around her, burying part of his face in her hair. He warmed up a bit, nuzzling her some. "It's okay, Mom. I love you… I know you worry cause you care."

"I love you too and I want you to do your best… and I know you will. Just… know your limits."

"Right…" He gave a sheepish look. "And no more broken hands."

"Good boy."

A loud growl was heard.

"... And I'm guessing someone is starving."

"... I could really go for two of everything right now."

"Let's get you fed then." Shaylin helped him up. "Heard the food is good here."

Tadashi sighed in relief. "Good… I was worried we'd get hospital food."

"Forgot to tell you, they're working on making it better at SR." Shaylin lead him off. "But yeah, real food should do it."

"Yep." He followed her stretching a bit.

After they got there, Tadashi got his food and tried to settle down. However he kept getting up and refilling his tray.

"Hm…. Wonder what I should get next…"

Shaylin was just baffled, still munching at her own meal which was just a small salad and some soup.

He's gotten about five meals and he's still hungry?

"Tadashi, you feeling alright? I don't think I've seen you eat this much. Plus, you're eating a ton of wheat which is high source of carbs and eating that much would mean a huge lack of it."

Tadashi looked up from his plate a surprised look in his eyes. "I'm just really hungry that's all. I'm fine, really."

"Just checking since again, never seen you eat this much. This is your sixth serving. Got a hollow leg or something?"

"... Well, I was hungry a lot when I was fourteen. Body was getting ready to shoot up to how tall I am right now but I dunno… Just I don't feel full." Tadashi paused in eating, rubbing the back of his neck a bit. "Is… Is that weird…?"

"No, no. I've read articles about people with high metabolisms just never seen it for myself. Just thinking since this isn't normal for you per say. I want to be sure I'm not starving you at home."

He blushed a bit as some steam rolled off his head. "I honestly… don't know. I've never felt this hungry before."

At the sight of the steam something clicked in Shaylin's mind.

"... Tadashi. Our bodies burn carbs to create energy… I wonder if that's also the case with your fire powers concerning the oil your body produces."

He hummed in thought. "That… actually makes a lot of sense. I was burning up a LOT of fire earlier and I was running around too. I wasn't doing that when I was in the hospital or even when it was just testing out my powers on Tony's robots."

"It would explain why you passed out. Your body was trying to conserve energy… and with how much you're eating, seems it's trying to recover what you lost."

"And explains why I feel like I'm just barely getting anything in but look… This is my sixth plate and… I'm STILL hungry!"

"Hm… So if I had to guess… it's your body basically taking the energy right away and storing it. Fascinating… I better remember to make a note to stock on stuff with heavy carbs at home then in case this happens again. Lots of wheat and pasta."

"...Those rolls you bought a few days ago were pretty yummy…"

"They're a personal favorite in the family. Good for snacking." Shaylin smiled. "I'll buy a lot."

Tadashi grinned. "Thanks Mom… and… thanks for putting up with all the weirdness."

"No worries." Shaylin chuckled. "I see weird things everyday being a doctor. It's hard to phase me sometimes. Especially after becoming friends with Iron Man."

"... Good point." Tadashi chuckled before glancing down at his empty plate. "... Do you think they'd be offended if I just took a full tray right off the line?"

Shaylin chuckled. "Hang on." She got up, heading over to the serving area before coming back with a tray full of pasta and a few rolls. "They ain't gonna yell at someone who's barely touched their food."

"Thanks, Mom." Tadashi smiled before he dug in, sighing happily. Just what the doctor ordered…

Shaylin smiled, digging back into her own meal.

He's learning his limits… but hey, least I can help him.