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(Just a quick thing, I only have a foggy idea of what Computer code is and does, so I apologies if there are any mistakes or if they can not actually carry out what they do in this fanfic, sorry."

Chapter II

The drive was a fast one, not as fast as it would be if he was driving but Happy did ok, and they soon pulled up in front of Jason's design shop just as Tony's cell rang out and he could have slapped him self he did have work he had promised to do today.

Opening the door Tony let Daniel off his lap as he pulled his phone and got out after him, checking the number of corse it would be Pepper pulling out his ear pice he knelt in front of Daniel "Hey! Daniel I have to get this why don't you put your books in the car and go with Happy and meet Jason I warn you he is very loud I will be right behind you ok?"

Daniel hesitated before nodding slowly Tony grinned giving him a tight hug "I will just be a minute ok?"

Daniel nodded and gave Tony his note books before letting Happy take his hand and lead him in side.
Putting the books in the trunk he closed it answering his phone with a tap to his ear "Hey pep what did I miss?"

"You're late." She deadpanned in a flat voice. Tony scratched the back of his head "Yeah about that. . . Uh Pepper I'm not going to make it in the week something big came up."
She sounded exasperated with her reply "What did you do this Time? Please tell me you didn't blow your self up again."

That distracted him "Hey I only did that once and it wasn't my fault!"

"Yes Mr, Stark what ever you say, if that is not the reason, Why are you not coming in sir?"

Tony bit his lip looking down thinking on how to answer deciding in person was the best "I will tell you later Pep, now I'm busy come over tonight with any paper work that needs done and set up a meeting with my doctor and my lawyers for tomorrow will you, I have to go pep they are waiting see you tonight I'll call in diner bye."

Tony hung up abruptly before double tapping his ear piece to get Jarvis "Good after noon Sir, what can I do for you?" Jarvis said in his smooth British ascent

"Hey J get the bots to clear out the spear room across from mine not Rhody's or Pepper's I am bring home a new addition to our family."

"Right away Sir, will that be all Sir?" Jarvis asked

Tony thought about it "No that's ok, J thank's"

Jarvis reply was as polite as ever "Very good sir,"
Tony chuckled clicking off his phone he locked the car before going in after Happy and Daniel.

The Jason's shop looked like something out of this world, literally! with the walls a ceiling done like scenes from space, the room was well-lit with recessed lights shining off the stateless steal furniture the windows drapes were white and so were the couches, with a dark blue shag carpet underneath over black and white granite tiles.

Jason was bustling about pulling color swathes out of his desk furniture books out of cabinets along the wall and other things he was not very tall just 5'10" with bleached blonde hair it was expertly done with matching eyebrows, Tony only knew it was fake was because last time he saw Jason it was dark blue, his hair was long pulled back in to a short ponytail, his eyes were a hard steel grey but sparkled with his love of life, he was wearing black tennis shoes, black slacks and a purple button down with the sleeves rolled up to show the matching tattoos on both forearms, a sword on one arm and a bow on the other both artfully done.

Happy was standing behind Daniel where he sat on the couch well seated was a stretch perched on the edge was more like he was ready to bolt sighing Tony blew Jason a kiss before tossing him self down next to Daniel pulling him back so he was comfortable and fully seated.

While waiting for Jason Tony wondered if he was doing the right thing 'sure he sympathized with the kid but he didn't know anything about him besides his name was this really a good idea? He could count the reasons why it was a bad idea heck he pick a gossip column for any magazine and they would have the reasons listed in numerical and alphabetical order the more he thought about it the more he worried that he was doing the wrong thing he would mess up he would ruin the kids life he would. . .'

Daniel looked at him and gave him a half-smile and Tony stopped dead a warm feeling spread through it was a foreign feeling but present and washed away all of his doubts, his stubbornness kicked in and he began to think no how bad a guardian he was he could be no worse than his dad in fact using him as a guide Tony knew everything not to do grinning at that, Tony slung an arm around Daniel pulling him close to his side just as Jason plopped down across from them loaded with books and things.

Jason laid them out on the coffee table and asked his questions not looking up from the books he was organizing "Ok list them out, favorite color, type of furniture, style, carpet or not, bed size, desk type, what room for computers and such, is that the room with the big closet or the room with large bath room?"

Tony grinned as Daniel blinked at the onslaught of questions but Tony used to it just started answering "Lets see I think wood furniture, hard wood floor with a carpet under the bed I hate fitting up in the morning and touching down on cold floors first thing, Uh. . .Queen bed, large desk, I want at least two super computers and a dry erase board wall and its the room with the big closet and small bath I figured he would need the room."

Turning to Daniel Tony smiled "So what is your favorite color?"

Daniel blushed looking down "Green. . .Sir,"

Tony laughed ruffling Daniels hair "Just Tony ok?" Daniel nodded still looking down Tony ruffled his hair again.

"So whats your favorite place Daniel? Inside or out side?" Jason asked kindly.

Daniel looked up surprised and answering quickly "Out side in the tall oak tree by the Orphanage I felt happiest there."

His voice trailed off at the end and Jason smiled before going back to his work Tony opened his mouth to ask when Jason spoke up "I got that will be perfect." He looked up at Tony grinning wide "I know what I am going to do I will send my team in now to paint the rooms and change the floors you will be out all day right?"

Tony nodded and Jason continued "good and by tonight I should have everything ready and my team and I can put in everything in place in the morning and by tomorrow evening you can have full access ok?"

Tony nodded adding a big smile for good measure "Great we can have a camp out in the living room tonight this will be great we can have pizza and watch movies Oh! and we can do s'mores,"

Jason cut him off be for he could get any steam "Ok Tony I have work to do go on with you, get out."
Jason ushered them out closing the door firmly behind them and locking them Tony chuckled leading the way back to the car and they got back in same way as before and Happy drove them to the designer mall where Tony drug Daniel through every store.

They started in clothing and Tony three of everything in Daniels size and a pair of every type of shoes from Trainers to Oxford's and every time Tony picked something up he would ask Daniel what he thought but Daniel only nodded or shook his head after he looked at the price but Tony noticed whatever Daniel liked the pice or not the kids eyes gave him away if he liked something Tony added three to the cart so by the time they reached the check out Happy was handling two carts piled high Tony kept five pieces and had the shop mail everything ells and giving Happy the bags Tony grabbed Daniels hand before leading the way to the next shop.

Three clothing shops, Two toy stores, lunch, a personal hygiene shop, a hair salon, the book store and a quick stop at the arts and craft store Daniel looked exhausted and Tony had to carry a sleeping Daniel to the car he had fallen asleep just after the art store given it was late by then 8:45 and Daniel was only 12 but it didn't bother Tony to carry him.

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Happy pulled in to the garage and hurried around to open the door for Tony and Daniel "Don't worry Boss, I'll get the bags and set up a sleeping area in the living room for you and Daniel, you go get dinner Daniel needs three meals a day and he can't miss any besides miss Pots is here and she will likely be hungry."

Tony rolled his eyes but did as was told, speaking softly to Jarvis "Hey J this is Daniel he will be staying with us for the foreseeable future your number one priority is his safety above all ells even mine understand?"

"Understood sir! Young master is now my top priority and as such he is in need of dinner I shall order in pasta and a salad enough for three and I am to remind you that miss Pots is waiting for you in the kitchen, she is tapping her foot sir,"

Tony cringed "That bad huh? Tell her I will be right there I need to put something away in my bed room first ok J?"

Jarvis sounded almost put-upon "Very well sir, will that be all?"

Tony just nodded as he made his way to his room and put Daniel in his own bed to sleep and covering him up before going out to the kitchen.
Pepper was at the bar arms crossed stern look and impressively high healed shoes tapping hiding his cringe behind his million watt smile "Hey Pep-"

She cut him off "Don't you hey Pep me, you promised after the charity run you would come to the office you swore to me now give me one good reason, why I don't grind you in to the dirt with my heel?"

This time Tony couldn't hide his cringe "look Pepper you are not going to like what I say but no matter what you say I will not change my mind."

Pepper frowned at him but Tony just moved to stand at the bar facing Pepper down "Pepper when I was at the orphanage I met a Boy, his name is Daniel Quinn and he has a gift for computer code I couldn't leave him there, he has the potential to do any thing he put his mind to, if only someone gives him the chance, and I am going to give it to him, so today I became his foster-father and the only way he is leaving me is if he wants to and if any one try's to take him away from me I will destroy them. I don't care who even you Pepper I will not let any one hurt him or take him."

Pepper stared at him with stunned wide-eyed and gaping but Tony just stood his ground Pepper opened her mouth paused turned and paced away Tony watched her unmoving. After a few laps Pepper went over to the wet bar and made her self a dry martini with extra olives downs it and poured her self another before coming back to Tony drink in hand and looked him in the eye before speaking "You won't change your mind?"

Tony shook his head silently "Then I will help you but you put one toe out of line I will fight you with everything I can to get that boy away from you." Pepper had a fire in her eyes to match her hair.

Tony bit back a sharp retort breathing deeply through his nose "That is fair." Just then Jarvis broke in "Sir dinner is here mister Hogan is bringing it in, you should wake the young master."

Tony smiled attention diverting completely, turning away from Pepper and going to fetch Daniel, with a soft shake he was awake and clutching Tony's hand, letting him lead the way back to the kitchen where Happy was laying out dinner, Tony dished up Daniel and himself up moving Daniel's grip to his shirt so he could hold the plates before leading the way to the living room where Happy set up a tent made of blankets and every pillow, soft blankets, and all the stuffed animals Tony bought that day.

They sat down and watched Star Trek one and two on his wall sized TV, and enjoyed dinner which Daniel barely finished before he went back to sleep curled in to Tony's side Tony leaned back having Jarvis put on soft music with a screen saver of the Milky Way on the TV, he wrapped one arm around Daniel and ran his fingers through his hair, and fell asleep making plans for the next day and the day after.

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Daniel's POV;

I couldn't believe it when I woke up warm and comfortable, wrapped in strong arms holding me close to a warm a chest where I could hear the steady soothing beat of a heart, opening my eyes I saw Mr. Stark he was still asleep, we were on the floor in the fluffy tent that Mr. Happy put together it was really soft.

I heard a snick and there was a bright flash of light looking up there was a woman there with long strawberry blond hair in a dress and heels holding a camera she giggled and crouched down to my level she spoke softly her voice was nice to listen to "Hi my name is Virginia Potts please call me Pepper like Tony, ok?"
I nodded and she smiled brightly "Are you hungry? you can help me make breakfast then we can wake Tony up ok?"

Feeling my tummy rumble I nodded again wiggling my way out from Mr. Starks grip, I followed Miss Pepper to the kitchen where I helped her make pancakes with eggs and bacon, I did the batter, poured the pancakes, and set the table between batches and when Miss Pepper told me to I went and woke Tony up.

Sitting on my heels I poked Mr. Stark in the side he moaned and rolled over I couldn't help it I giggled, and poked him again he made a funny sound moving to my knees I shook him back and forth softly, he groaned and opened his eyes yawned widely and closed them again Miss Pepper called from the kitchen "Is he awake?"

I turned to reply when suddenly I was tugged in to two strong arms and pulled down on to Tony's chest and he tickled me. I laughed and wiggled trying to get free, but I couldn't get free when I started to feel like I was either going to pee my pants or pass out from lack of oxygen, he stopped and ruffled my hair sitting up "Breakfast huh? Did you and Pepper cook?"

I nodded smiling happily he picked me up as stood and rested me on his shoulder I giggled at being treated as a kid and hugged his neck, letting him carry me in to breakfast with him and Miss Pepper it was a lot of fun.

Afterwards Mr. Sark just dumped the dishes in the sink and pepper left ruffling my hair and waving good-bye to Mr. Stark who, scooping me in to his arms again spoke a mile a minute "Hey how did you sleep? Was it ok? Were you uncomfortable? Do you want to see your room, or my lab or OH I know let's do a tour you were asleep last night and you won't remember let's start here."

And he showed me around the kitchen, office, library, dinning room, living room, and entry way all on this floor then he took me down stairs and showed me his lab introduced me to his helper bots YOU, BUTTERFINGERS, and DUM-E and his AI Jarvis, I looked at Mr. tony with a cocked eyebrow "Why is his name Jarvis?"

Tony laughed "Just A Rather Very Intelligent System, is the official reason but when I was little I had a butler named Jarvis he was my best friend just like a father to me so I named Jarvis in his memory and he takes care of me and helps me in the lab and fields calls and well there's not a lot he can't do up to and including doing the dishes, well we will come back to this let's go see your room."

With that Mr. Stark carried me up stairs first he showed me his room then he pointed out Miss Peppers and his best friend Rhody's room then putting me down opened the door across from his bed room my jaw dropped for a second I thought I stepped in to a forest seen that felt so real, the wall I was facing was a computer screen with a forest screen saver with a huge mahogany desk in the middle, the wall to my right was a clear dry erase board over a wall with a forest wallpaper in the to my left the wall paper continued with a few wood carvings decorating it and the far wall had two doors framing a matching mahogany queen sized bed piled high with woodland stuffed animals on a cream bed spread the floor was dark hard wood with a multi green rug under the bed.

In a word the room was amazing I was in love, and proceeded to explored the room to my heart content.

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orignal POV;

I watched as Daniel ran around the room exploring the bathroom and closet Tony laughed calling Daniel over, he was smiling as wide as his little mouth could and Tony felt it warm his insides "Why don't you get take a shower and get changed then we can talk more than we can set up your computer ok?"

Daniel rushed to comply Tony laughed, closed the door and did the same thing for him self showering changing while he called Pepper "Hey Pep did you get those appointments I asked for?"

Her voice was curt. "Yes Jarvis has the details, they are both set up for today so do not forget I also set up a home visit from some professionals who will sign off on the paper work giving you extra credit with any opposition so while your out get a cleaning crew in and dump your alcohol you will get a better score got it?" Tony just agreed and hung up he was warning his favorite jeans and a plain white shirt he snagged his Doc martins to put on before turning to Jarvis "Hey J so when are the appointments?"

Miss Pots made them for the same time so while the young master in getting a check up you can speak with the lawyer who will meet you at Doctor Greg's office the will be no reporters and Happy will take your car out as a decoy sir."
Tony smiled, Jarvis thought of everything grabbing his tan sport coat he went back over to Daniel's room.

Daniel was on the floor tying his shoes black tennis he was wearing dark blue jeans and a camo tee-shirt with a blue hoddie open so you could see in yellow writing across the chest "You can't see me and I am right in front of you." Tony cracked up reading that and Daniel jumped at the sudden noise, but gave him a shy smile before finishing his shoes and standing. Still chuckling Tony picked Daniel up in his arms, and carrying him down stair to his lab/garage and sat him down on his desk while he wheeled his chair over in front of Daniel "Ok Dan can I call you Dan? it's easer to remember and quicker to say, that's why I call Pepper, Pep and James, Rhody-."

Daniel was nodding before Tony finished and had to put a hand over Tony's mouth to get him to stop so he notice Daniel nodding, Tony gave him another grin and Daniel let is hand drop "Great so first we. . .well you have a Doctors appointment at two and then we have a meeting with some one who wants to make sure that you have everything you need and that its safe for you to live here and all that but other than that we are free so what do you want to do?"

Tony watched as Daniel processed that thinking for a while before he spoke "Can we start on the computer, Mr. Stark?" his voice was soft and timid not loud at all but enough for Tony to hear him and making him jump right off his chair.

he hit the floor with a clatter making Daniel jump but Tony straightened himself, he may have hated being called Stark, especially Mr. Stark it reminded him of his dad, he didn't want to scare the boy and spoke softly but firmly putting a hand on either side of Daniels face making him do the chubby face and look him in the eye "Now you don't call me Mr. anything ok? No Mr.'s in this house it's too old sounding, and No you can't call me Anthony either only the press can get away with that and that's because I don't care what they say, so no Mr. no stark and no Anthony ok?"

Daniel nodded in his hands and Tony grinned "You can call me Uncle or Tony or what ever you are comfortable with, just no of the old sounding things ok?" He let go of Daniels cheeks and put his hands behind his back Daniel puffed his cheeks out making him look like a bull frog and Tony bit back a chuckle waiting for Daniel's reply "Ok how about Tony? is that ok?"

Tony reached out and ruffled his hair "Sure thing squirt now let's go over the house rules before we go stat your computer ok?"

Daniel nodded looked down and crossed his ankles looking closer Tony saw him tremble lightly it made him panic 'What did I do? Is he ok? Is he hurt? did I hurt him? no he's scared! Why?' then Tony remembered what happened when he broke the rules or made Howard angry, and Tony cringed slightly before he got down on his knees so Daniel ws taller than him and looked Daniel in the eye "Daniel the first rule is to mind your manners and always be polite ok? Say please and thank you and respect your elders things like that. Oh! and don't repeat any bad words you hear me say or pepper will skin us both got it?" Tony waited for the nod before continuing "Next ask Jarvis before coming in to the lab some times I am working with very dangerous things and can't answer, and I don't want you to get hurt ok? But you can come and go as you want as long as you are carefull ok?"

another nod "We will have to figure out the schooling but when you have school work do it right off that way it doesn't pile up, clean up after your self, No drawing on the wall's unless it's in your room, no braking curfew without permission, no fighting unless it's to protect your self or some one ells, ask before bringing friends over, Oh and you will have a body-guard no skipping him he will be there to keep you safe got it?"

Daniel nodded sill watching him silently and he took a deep breath before continuing "Braking these rule will result in punishment equal to the infraction they will range from cleaning my tools, time outs, being sent to your room, my taking away your things for a specified amount of time, a loss of deserts, writing essays or lines, and grounding. that will be the harshest punishment." Tony put a hand under Daniel chin to make him look him in the eyes his voice soft yet firm "I will not spank you, hit you, or lock you up, there is noting you would or could do that will make me hit you understand? I am new to this and I will make loads of mistakes and you will need patience with me but I promise that I will never take my anger out on you. I swear on my life but if I ever scare you in the slightest all you need to do is ask Jarvis and he will protect you and call Pepper and Happy and they will take care of you. You won't ever go back, not ever, OK?"

Daniel nodded and launched himself off the table and in to Tony's arms knocking him on to his back, small hands clinging to his shirt as he cried silently in to his shirt Tony rubbed Daniels back in comforting circles whispering soothing words to him as he did waiting for him to cry himself out.

After Tony hoisted Daniel in to his arms again and stood going over to the sink and dampened a paper towel to wash Daniel's face, 'He remembered Jarvis doing that for him when he was little and had a good cry.' tossing the towel he shifted Daniel to his back and carried him up to Daniels room and dropped him on his bed making Daniel giggle as he bounced and Tony sat on the computer chair and leaned back "So what first? I know lets set up your personal settings and integrate Jarvis so he can held you then I will give you a crash corse in hacking if there is time, how does that sound?"

Daniel gave him a bright smile "That sounds fun. . .Tony,"

he looked down and blushed at saying Tony's name but Tony just pulled him to sit on his knee and they spent all morning playing with Daniels computer back and forth changing things to how they liked the settings. then after his crash course on hacking, Daniel sat on his bed with a wireless keyboard and tried to hack the fire walls Tony tossed up it was better than a game of battle ship. they only stopped when Jarvis broke in shutting their game down "Sir you must collect your thing and go or you will be late for the young masters appointment."

Tony looked at the clock 1:30 blinking he sighed before stood and picked Daniel up carrying him under his arm like a sack of potatoes all the way down stairs to the car despite his struggling/wiggling and only set him down next to the car so he could get in. When a thought hit him 'Is tis safe for him?' thinking about it he knew what he would do sliding in he drove carefully to the doctor's office where after filling out the paper work he saw Daniel off to the Doc with a bright smile and a little wave before getting to work with the lawyer it took awhile but within the half hour Tony was done with the lawyer and was board of waiting for the Doc so pulling out his Stark phone and did a little work.

Another half hour the receptionist called him and Tony bounced up and hurried in Daniel was sitting on the bed smiling as he sucked on a sucker and brightened when he saw Tony scooting over on the bed Daniel patted next to him, Grinning Tony obeyed slinging an arm around Daniel looking expectantly at the doctor.

The doctor was looking over his notes but as soon as Tony settled in he looked up and smiled he was in his late forties early fifties black haircut short, kind blue eyes, and soft features if it was possible for a face to look comforting this man had it down, dressed in black slacks and a cream button down with black loafers and white lab coat his voice was soft and warm "Now mister Stark just sign these for legal purpose."

he gave Tony a leaf of papers and continued "they are a binding contract for all of our wealthy clients so that there is no way for the press to get any gossip and vice versa."

Tony read through it quickly and signed dated and initial were indicated before handing it back still smiling the Doc looked over and nodded before setting it to the side "Very good, now Daniel here is in good health a little under weight and smaller than a boy his age should be, but both rectified by several good meals and warm comfortable bed and reasonable bed times , the few scars he has, are healed and will fade with time so take good care of him other than that you are good to go ask Barbra for copies so you can give them to your lawyer for a better case with keeping him now I want to see him back here in five months for a check up understand?"

Tony pulled out his phone he made a note and looked back to the Doc and smiled "Yes I got it Doc so we can go?"

the doctor nodded and stood holding out his hand "Well nice to meet you Daniel be good and take care of Stark will you?"

Daniel grinned and shook the docs hand and hopped off the bed going to the door Tony held out a hand out to the doctor "Thanks doc see you if five months."
slipping out he held his hand out to Daniel who took it and held on as tony went to the front desk getting the papers and paying before leading Daniel back out to the car.

Tony took them to the Toyota dealer ship and carried Daniel in side and bought a Highlander in dark Blue and fabric interior it was perfect safe for Daniel and cool looking enough that he could drive it and had one of the dealers drivers drive his Audi R8 back to his home for a price of corse and he and Daniel took the car out to break it in first by stopping for lunch then by swung by for ice cream before going home and setting up Daniel with a schooling test in his office so he knew what grade to put him in when he found a school and while Daniel did that he worked at his desk on his ever-growing pile of paper work from Pepper.

thy worked like that for the rest of the evening untill Jarvis pulled them out and made Tony cook a healthy meal for Daniel which Daniel helped with and they ate a chefs salad and french onion soup and grilled cheese, it was delicious after Daniel got ready for bed and Tony read a book of Daniels choice he picked 'Michael Vey, prisoner of cell 25 by Richard Paul Evens,' and Daniel fell asleep before he reached chapter 5.

Tony smiled down at Daniel and smoothed his hair back and placed a gentle kiss on Daniel's forehead before turning on the screen saver for the forest compleat with sound effects and left a crack in the door before going down to his lab and working late in to the night.

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