Tony and James sat up and followed Bruce outside to where everyone was waiting on the front patio, Tony looked at James before heading down the steps, James didn't like the look on Tony's face it was a look of defeat. Tony waited head down, hands in pocket pushing pebbles with his toes as the cars stopped each pointing a different way it looked like a scene in a movie when the doors to the cars opened. The one in front was a big burly man with white hair and beard, he was dressed to the nine in a black suit, the other car was different two people stepped out. The first a man older and dressed in military clothes showing how high ranked he was as he leaned on the door, he had black hair and a dark tan, while the other person was a woman dressed in a business suit and white heels. Her red hair was tied up high and she pulled off her sunglasses and looked straight at Tony with a stern gaze, Tony felt the gaze and looked up shyly. The first man in the suit walked up to Coulson while taking a document from his suit jackets inner pocket, as he passed Tony he gave the teen a quick flick in the each making him wince. While Coulson and the man seemed to argue over the document, the woman walked up the Tony and bent down so she was eye level with him and began speaking in Italian. Tony frowned and began talking back in Italian just as fast as the woman if not faster and their conversation quickly escalated to shouts and flying arm gestures. The man in the uniform was jogging over placing himself between Tony and the women, a hand on each their chests keeping them apart and trying to get into the conversation. The argument caught the man's attention and quickly left Coulson alone as he ran over to the arguing pair and grabbed Tony's upper arm dragging him away slightly while the army man pushed the woman back.

"ENOUGH!" the man in the suit yelled stopping the pair

"David why don't you take Allia back to the car" David nodded and began steering a mad Allia

"Anthony enough, calm down" the man was talking to Tony and loosened his grip letting Tony drop it

"Ivan, why are you here?" Tony fixed his shirt and smoothed back his curls standing tall

"News of Howard has reached Italy" Ivan said knowing Tony would get the hint

"I see" he said slowly

"They are on the way back as we speak, we flew ahead" Ivan said as he looks to David and Allia

"And what's to happen?" Tony stared at Allia

"I believe you already have a good idea" Ivan said as Allia got into the car and David gave them a thumbs up

"Did you bring it then?"

"Of course"

And Ivan stepped away back to the car and pulled out a large briefcase and brought it back to Tony, Tony nodded and took the case before going back into the house and into a washroom locking the door behind him. Twenty minutes later he stepped out completely different, his hair was pulled back and bobby pinned, he had on red tinned sunglasses and carried the empty briefcase in his hand. He was dressed in an expensive black pin stripped suit, with a black dress shirt and red tie with black leather shoes, he wore a gold watch and a few rings that looked like they had a purpose, and in his breast pocket was a red pocket square. Tony strutted past the stunned eyes and threw the case at Ivan who caught it and bowed at the waist before looking and smiling a shark smile.

"Welcome back Anthony Edward Stark" He purred at Tony who scowled at him

"Wait! What's going on?" Coulson was still holding the document

"I'm afraid my time here is done; I have things to do and people to please" Tony said not looking back as Ivan went back to the car

"But" that was Bruce

"Sorry, this is how it is but not to worry this won't happen again" Tony said as he walked away he got half way to the car before freezing

"You mean no one will know what's behind closed doors?" James shouted

"This is the world James, and I have never been a child. This is my world and I have to go back" Tony had turned to look at him sunglasses pushed onto his head before he sighed and pulled them back on and turning away and getting into the passenger seat of the silver lambo as the engines of both cars started. They pulled away kicking up a dust storm in their wake leaving everyone somewhat stunned, Coulson retreated into the house possibly to make phone calls while the group stayed on the porch in varies spaces. Bruce was first to say something,

"Hey James?" causing the teen to look his way

"What did you mean when you said that thing about closed doors?" Bruce was looking at him

"I don't know a lot but I could read between the lines" James looked away from him

"And that is?" Clint now then

"I believe that Tony was used to make better deals and was beaten far worse than we can imagine and such" He said staring at his feet

"Bucky that's-" Steve

"He said what every is necessary and that he didn't mind being delusional it was better that way" Natasha caught his eye

"He's in danger huh?" she asked

"Don't know maybe" and with that they piled back into the compound.

On Tony's side things were moving whether for better or not but it could be worse he liked Ivan and David he trusted them and even if Allia and him fought a lot he knew she would get him out if it got to that point. Sighing he relaxing into the seat and listened to the music that was playing in the car and closed his eyes, this meant that his mother and her family are back in the states after his mother ran to Italy. He didn't hate his mother or her family but they were strict and always had to be perfect not a hair out of place no matter where or when, and now since Tony and Howard have seemed to have become the number one trending topic everywhere it was going to be something. He didn't know how they would react or what they would do, he sat up straight and opened his eyes becoming serious.

"Ivan?" Tony didn't look at Ivan as he talked

"Yes sir?" Ivan kept his eyes on the road

"Do you know what they want?"

"No but trust me if I see anything out of place I will get you out of there"

"and if they don't let that happen?"

"I have David and Allia"

Tony jutted out is lip and furrowed his brow thinking it over before nodding and agreeing as they pulled up the mansion, Tony gave it a good look he hadn't been here since Howard was taken away. Someone cleaned it up, it looked like nothing happened and it was a little unsettling to see the expensive cars all pulled out and lining the curved drive way, he snapped out of it as they pulled to a stop. Ivan and Tony got out as David walked past to check the grounds while Allia came up behind him, he leaned against her as Ivan went ahead, she ran her manicured nails against his next before patting his shoulder. Tony knew that was a signal to move and he straightened his jacket and squared his shoulders knowing Allia would follow closely behind.

Ivan and David were on either side of the front doors and pushed them open entering as Tony followed behind Allia at his back they headed to where everyone would be gathered, living room. It looked like a mob movie come to life all his family members on couches and chairs their guards or people behind them, everyone dressed to the nine and Tony knew they had weapons hidden on them. Tony slid into a plush chair that seemed to swallow him but even so the tension in the air was explosive and everyone smelled of money and power Tony included, this was no different, this was his life he doesn't get to take another path this what he was bred for and raised for.

Back at the compound the mood was solemn at the fact someone had taken Tony and they didn't know if the situation could go south and how quickly it could but Coulson wasn't wasting time he was calling everyone. He got nothing until he got a hold of Fury, Fury had an in,

"Coulson?" Fury asked

"Yes, sorry. How much do you have on Anthony Stark's mother?" Coulson asked putting it on speaker for everyone else to hear

"You're playing with fire, Phil"

"I guessed that when three people took Tony away this morning"

"Three people? A woman, a military man, and a huge guy in a suit?"

"Yeah how'd you know?"

"That would-be Anthony's hard hitters, it means that there's a family reunion and its scary than hell"

"I don't understand"

"Look Howard may have been at the top but he married up, Maria is something like mob royalty"

"She's in the mob?!"

"No but her family are ruthless business people, scarier than Hitler that lot."

"And we have no way to Anthony?"

"I wouldn't say that but give it a day, something will have happened by then"

Fury hung up and Coulson stared at the phone and slowly they all dispersed into different areas or back to their rooms. But they waited they waited one day and then while watching the news they saw the reason Fury was quite concerned of them going after him. Maria led the procession of very high end people and surrounded by guards that looked like trained assassins, Tony was one step behind his mother dressed in the outfit as yesterday. They were followed by three young women, two boys and four elders as they headed to the cars that look more expensive than the house cost. Maria Stopped and Tony stopped beside her as the other got into cars and drove off leaving Maria, Tony and six guards, at the edge of the walk way, Maria bent down and whispered something into his ear and tony pushed his sunglasses up onto the flattened curls. He looked at her unsure before she smiled and kissed his check and nose and then walked away her hand slowly and gently sliding off his shoulder as she walked away, her expression was soft and a little sad. Tony watched after his mother until the car was nowhere in sight, they watched as Ivan noticed the cameras and talked into a hidden mic up his sleeve and David slipped out of the shot. Before the cameras turned off they watched as Allia bent down laying across Tony's shoulder talking to him in hushed tones before nodded and turned walking back into the house Allia on his heel.

It was strange but Coulson could start digging again which he did, the others just watched the TV unsure of what to do or feel. Once in the house Tony loosened his tie before pulling it off and slipping out of his jacket setting them on a chair as he walked past sunglasses were thrown onto a surface as he continued down the halls. He walked with purpose but it was soft and tired, his hair was still wild and curly in the back and where the bobby pins stop and let the curls stay tight and back, he had a job to do. Tony stopped at the office before taking a deep breath and walking in swiping his arms across the desk pushing everything off with a crash before sitting into the leather titan chain and leaning back looking at Allia in the door.

She gave him a tired smile and he returned it before rubbing his hands over his face and sighing as he leaned his head back against the chair. Tony strangely missed the others he met, he liked Natasha and James was interesting, he didn't know the others well but they seemed nice, but it's not like he could go back. There was no excuse Tony stayed away for the selfish reason of forgetting them it was better for everyone that way and he did for six months until there was a knock at the door.

Tony answered it hair pulled back and held back by bobby pins, he wore a white t-shirt that was slightly dirty with grease and soot, dirty jeans and untied combat boots, his big rimmed glasses sitting on his head. Tony was looking down as he opened the door before looking up and seeing some very familiar faces staring back at him,

"How did you get in here?" he asked confused

"We got a call form a very fierce Italian woman" Coulson said with a smile, tony scrunch his brows together

"Couldn't have been mom she doesn't do call and she doesn't know-" it dawned on him before he could finish talking as he stormed back into the house leaving the door open

"Allia! I swear to god Allia! If you have anything to do with this!" they could hear him yelling when a familiar face popped into view

"Woah she really did it" David stood in awe looking at the group before waving them in

"Man he is going tear her apart" David laughed as he leads them deeper into the house

"And why?" Clint asked

"Let's just say Tony doesn't do people or feeling or anything. You are something" David winked as they came to a big ballroom

Ivan stood against one of the walls leaning against it arms crossed watching as Tony yelled at the woman in about seven different languages, Allia always stayed just out of his reach as he swung another vase in her direction it smashed into the wall shattering. Tony yelled in frustration before giving up and tilting his up towards the ceiling taking deep breathes and then looking to Ivan who just smirked at him.

"Oh Tony boy" David cat called and Tony's head snapped in his direction

"David that is not funny" he ground out as Allia walked over giving his shoulder a squeeze and pushing him in the direction of the group

"This shouldn't have happened" He muttered

"Too late" Natasha said as she and Bruce slammed into him wrapping their arms around him

"Anthony you need this" Allia's voice was soft behind him heavy with an Italian accent, Tony opened his mouth to reply when David cut him off

"OH for god's sake Tony it doesn't hurt to look outside once and while"

"I don't have time" Tony mumbled but he sunk into their hold but not returning

"One week Anthony, one week" Ivan said flicking his ear as he, David, Allia and Coulson exited the room leaving the teens alone in the room and as soon as the door shut Clint, Sam and Steve rushed over to join the group hug, only James held back. Sighing Tony just let it happen before they pulled back and he slid his glasses back over his eye and set a hand on his hip, he wasn't upset per say but he was a little annoyed with it all. Tony sighed again and admitted defeat letting them stay the week here if nothing went wrong, and that he would show them to their rooms and told them the rooms were behind him and they could explore if they wished. Certain areas where locked so he didn't need to worry about that, Tony watched them go before looking back at James who was sauntering his way over. His face was like normal stern and cold but when he came up next to Tony he brushed his fingers along Tony's next as Tony tilted away from them. They sized each together up before James went to follow the others and Tony touch the spot where he could still feel James's feather like touch, it was different usually he felt Howards hands around his neck.

Tony followed them seeing where they ended up in the mansion and granted it took him a bit the house was big after all, he heard sounds coming from the rec room and headed in that direction. Sure, enough they were there checking everything out and laughing Tony's lips quirked up at the sight as he stood in the door way watching, he jumped slightly when a finger hooked into his belt loop and tugged him next to a body, James's body to be precise. He watched Tony with a look that made Tony squirm whether because Tony might have developed a sliver of a crush on him or that the look seemed he pierced him and saw everything. It took a while but Tony loosened up and joined the group and even laughed maybe once or twice before he showed the to the dining hall where everyone ate and then Tony showed them to their rooms.

It was late Tony could tell from the moons positon outside the huge glass pains, Tony was working on something for the family and had gotten comfortable, taking out the bobby pins and throwing on a big sweater. Tony groaned when he looked at the half-finished stack of papers and dropped his head onto the desk causing it to thunk and Tony to groan again seeing as he just hit his head on the desk. Tony heard steps in the halls but figured it was someone looking for a bathroom or someone doing rounds, he didn't except to hear a chuckle from the door way. Tony glanced up and saw James leaning against the door frame arms crossed and dressed for bed already, topless and bare foot with black sleep pants on.

"Well don't you look comfy" Tony snarked him before sitting back in the chair

"And you should be going to bed it's like 3am and I'm pretty sure you haven't slept in a very long time" James moved more into the room and closer to the desk

"Well aren't you observant" Tony swung the chair little back and forth and scowled

"What's the harm in taking a week off?" James asked he was standing on the other side of desk now

"Nothing, but I don't take days off" Tony tilted his chin up and looked away

"I'm sure your mom would want it, you're still healing too"

"I'm fine just a few cuts and bruises left thank you very much and I'm sure she would but that's not how it works" Tony said looking back at James

"He's not hear you know, you can do whatever you want whenever"

"Maybe but there are a lot of people that will not see me fail"

"As in?"

"As in if I don't there will be repercussions"

"Then how about just tonight and finish when you get up later?" James was bargaining with him

"One night" Tony said firmly before standing up and stretching and following James out of the room.

James went back to the room he was staying in and Tony went to his changing into his night clothes and climbing into the big bed curling under the covers and asleep before he even hit the pillows. By the time Tony wakes up again the sun is setting and Tony has a feeling he missed a lot but he told James last night it would just be the night, and got up heading to the bathroom and showering. Once he blow dried his curls and slipped on a headband before changing into looser skinny jeans that were of a softer material and then a tank top and hoodie and stepped out of the room into a very family chest, Tony sighed.

"Why James it seems we're making this a habit" Tony said looking up at him Tony's finger touch the top of James's jeans

"Maybe it's our magnetic personalities?" James leans back a bit

"heh alright I'll give you that" Tony leans in a bit

"And I guess it's back to work?" James smirks as Tony leaned in

"Mmh" Tony's slid half closed as he looked up a James

"Need company?" James's tongue darted out against his lower lip

"Only if your offering?" Tony pulls away and struts down the hall

James watches for a minute before running after Tony hands still in his pockets as he slows to walk a step behind Tony, who was hiding the slight blush that had crept up his face. James ducked down and watched as Tony tried to ignore him and the blush that had crept up, James laughed softly as the rounded the corner to the office. Tony pushes the door open as James quickly pushes him in and the against the wall, hands trapping Tony to the wall as he stares down into Tony's unimpressed stare.

"Gonna kill me?" He asks staring James dead in the eye

"Never, however I think someone else has plans to"

And with that James glances up before pulling Tony to the floor as someone opens fire on them, Tony and James crawl to the desk and flip it over using it as cover from the gun fire. The whole house was alive with fire fights and screaming, windows breaking and things exploding in the distance. James looks for a way out while Tony opens a hatch on the floor in front of them and pulls out two knives and two hand guns, Tony takes a knife and slips it into his jeans and picks up the gun checking the ammo in it. James looks back over and doesn't hesitate he takes the other knife and gun and follows suit until both are armed waiting for fire to cease or at least lesson up a bit. James grabs Tony's hand pulling towards him just as a bullet pierces the desk and is on course to Tony's torso..