A/N: Here is chapter four everybody. I hope you didn't have to wait to long for this chapter to come out. At least not as long as the third.
They all piled out of the car, every sense in Peter's body was going off as he pushed Cairo behind him. He didn't need his friend to get hurt if this thing was dangerous. Where was his two dads? Why didn't they have this surrounded? He knew for sure that neither Tony nor Strange would ever get him something like this because they would identify it as "too dangerous." Happy stood a little behind Thor who had summoned his hammer, with his phone out. He was more than likely calling up Tony to see what the hell was going on.
He had called up earlier, but they all said there were no signs of anything on the property. How could they even miss something like this? "What is this?" Steve asked as he slowly walked over to the thing. This thing wasn't even that big, it was about the size of a small Chihuahua, but it was shaped as a black widow. "That's the hugest spider I have ever seen in my years." He stood about twenty feet away from the spider, rolling up his sleeves of his shirt.
"What's going on here?" Tony called from above the spider, his face was uncovered as he looked down at the group beneath him. "How did this get past my defenses? Does anyone know what this is?" Everybody shook their heads as they all stared at the spider, but what in the world could it be? Peter almost wanted to take the keys that were in his pocket to try and see if they went to the spider. It was a little stupid to even think that, but something inside him was screaming that this was meant for him.
"I mean come on guys, it looks like a giant ass spider to me." Cairo said. "How do you not know what that is?" Peter shot Cairo a look and made him get to safety down the drive away, he didn't need to be distracted by the stupid smart ass comments from his mouth. Or the fact that he might get hurt at any moment. The spider had suddenly moved, all eight of its legs walking in union towards Cap, who just stared down at it like it was some annoyance he couldn't bother with it.
"So, what are we going to do about his thing?" Asked Cap, "Can I just step on it and get the thing out of his?"
"We do not know if its dangerous or not, Steve. We shouldn't mess with it until F.R.I.D.A.Y is done scanning it. It might be a bomb, or radioactive. I suggest stepping away from it." Tony warned as he kept hovering over the machinery. But he was two slow as the spider started to grow above the height of Steve, but by only at least two inches which was about 6'4. "Steve, move!" Tony yelled a little too late as a spider's leg shot out and threw Cap back into Thor. They both crashed landed in the gravel with a hard thud.
"I am looking for Sir Peter Parker." A mechanical voice came from the spider's general direction, Peter could feel the eyes of someone on him. And when he turned it was Loki that was staring at him with his twin daggers in both hands. He had a knowing look on his face, which made Peter's stomach drop to the abyss, never to be seen again.
"I am sorry, but there is no Peter Parker here. All we have is a Beatrix Parker." Tony called down, he was trying to stall the spider long enough to be able to get his charge up in his suit to make one decent attack against it. The spider then flipped out, jumping in the air, with no time to respond Tony was tackled to the ground with a huge explosion of dust and gravel flying everywhere.
"You have spoken forbidden words." Said the spider, which was heavier than it looked from the ground. Tony's armor was crushing into his rib cage, his teeth gritting as he tried to push the thing off of him. He managed to do so flinging the spider towards his left which was towards Thor and Steve. Thor stood in front of flying spider with his hammer swinging, he slammed it against the spider's body.
The spider flew before landing on the ground, motionless, but not for long. The moment they started walking towards the spider the legs started to twitch uncontrollably, before jumping back up and righting itself back up on it's legs. The head turned towards Peter and all eight of its eyes blinked, before a green light shot out and started to scan him up and down. "You are Sir Peter Parker?" It asked as it took a step forward towards the boy.
The four men that stood next to Peter, immediately formed a line in front of him, protecting him from the spider's sight. "I told you before, there is no 'Sir Peter Parker'. The only one who has the last name Parker, is a girl and her name is Bea-" Loki's hand shot out and covered Tony's mouth quickly.
"No, don't say it." Loki pulled his hand back, "I noticed last time you said that name, the spider got super pissed. We do not want that to happen." He then moved to the side and pushed Peter in front with the other three staring at them, wondering what the hell was going on. "Take the keys out of your pocket and control the spider. They are looking for you." Peter looked around with sweat dripping down his face, looking for anyone with comforting look in their eyes. But Happy and Cairo was all the way down the driveway no where to be seen, so all he saw was the hard stares of the men.
His hands started to shake violently as he tried to pull the keys out of his pocket, it took a few moments but he managed to do it. This wasn't how he wanted to come out to any of them, he wanted to do it in a more civil manner, where he was comfortable with talking about it. He stepped forward, his legs feeling like they were jelly. "I-I am ... P-Peter Parker." The air was quiet as he took another step forward towards the spider. "W-what do you w-want with me?"
His stutter was bad, so he didn't even know if the spider could understand him like he wanted. He held up the key so the spider could see it more clearly, it didn't say anything so Peter continued. "A-are you the gift that was sent f-from EJ?"
"Scanning.." the spider finally said, "Scanning done. You are Peter Parker. I am the gift. Going into hibernation." The spider then started to transform, its body parts detaching themselves to just going back By the time it was all done, the spider had transformed into a wicked ass bike that was black and covered in spider webs from head to toe as part of the design. Peter wanted to gap at the amazing bike, but all he could feel were the eyes around him. His heart beat started to become erratic as his breathing hitched, hot tears were starting to form in his eyes.
"Bea ..." Tony started, but didn't have the chance when Peter ran from the crowd towards the house. "Wait! Don't go!" He was going to go after the kid when Steve put a hand on his shoulder and shook his head. It wasn't a good idea to ask any questions right now, not when the kid was in this state of mind. Tony looked at Loki instead who was whistling and staring at the ground, he narrowed his eyes before grabbing the god by his robes in the front. "Did you know about any of this?"
Loki had a smug look on his face as he looked at Stark, he was two inches taller than him when he was in his suit, when he wasn't in his suit, Loki towered over by at least three inches. Either way, Loki wasn't afraid of the mortal in front of him, "Maybe, maybe not. You should talk to Peter yourself. And I suggest stop using that damn bloody name. Now let me go. I should go check up on him and see how he is doing. Unlike someone here, trying to start fights." Loki shoved Stark away from him, turning his back. "Cairo, let's go! We got a spider to cheer up."
Peter laid in his bed with the covers over his body, the tears had dried up now as he laid in the fetal position. He had taken off his binder to get a better breathing opportunities as he laid in bed. What a birthday he was having so far, multiple panic attacks, terrible way to come out to a parent. He didn't even have his Aunt to hold him in her lap, singing him his favorite song and running her hand through his hair telling him everything was going to be okay.
More tears started to fall before there was a knock at the door, "F.R.I.D.A.Y, whose at the door?" He asked the computer.
"It seems to be a Loki and Cairo, Peter. Do you want them to come in?" She had responded, he smiled softly at the name that she used for him. Did he want to see them? He should, but at the same time he didn't have the energy to do so. At least for the both of them.
"Tell Loki, that I will meet him later, I would only like to see Cairo right now." With those words, he sat up letting the blanket fall to his lap and show off his old spider man sweater. Cairo walked into the room and stared at the smaller boy on the bed, he loved him. Not in the romantic way, but in a brotherly love way. They had known each other for a long time, and they have been through so much together. The large male walked over to the bed as Peter scooted over to let him lay down on the bed next to him, he felt the bed weigh down from his weight as he got comfortable enough.
He held out his arms with a soft smile on his face "Peter, it's okay to let your hood down. It's just us, bro." He said, he watched Peter hesitate, but let his hood down letting the hair flow down his shoulders. Peter then let the tears fall more freely as he laid his head on his best friend's chest, he felt safer when the boy wrapped his arm around his body and ran his hand through his hair. It reminded him of when his Aunt used to do it when she was still alive.
"I .. I don't want to be alive anymore, Cairo..." Peter choked out burying his face more into his chest, his words were mostly muffled, but Cairo was able to understand him. This wasn't the first time he had to comfort his brother in a crisis like this. "It's too much pain. I don't even know how much longer I have until my dads ..." He trailed off when a sob came through and snot started to run down his face. Cairo leaned to the side and grabbed some tissues from the night stand handing them to Peter to wipe his nose.
"Peter ... it's going to be okay. There's no need to talk like that. I know you're in pain now, but things will get better with time. And your dads ... you need to give them time as well." Cairo moved the hair out of Peter's face to look into his eyes, his hand wiped the tears from the boys cheeks. "It'll be okay. In the meantime, you need to get some rest, later tonight you'll need your energy." Cairo was right, Peter had forgotten that there was supposed to be a party thrown for him. He wanted it all to go away though. He had no energy to do anything, anymore. "Close your eyes, I will not leave you when you rest. I'll be here when you wake up."
Tony laid in his lover's arms on the love seat in his office as he fiddled with a device in his hand that he has been working on. He growled and threw the device across the room as it hit the wall it shattered into pieces. "How could he just keep such a big secret from us all these years, Stephen?" Tony positioned himself so he was staring at Stephen, he wasn't able to read what the man was thinking like he usually can. "How could he not trust us with something so big? Was he afraid we wouldn't accept it?"
He felt like he was failing as a father, failing at being someone that the kid could trust with something like this. He should have been more observant towards him, instead of always being in his work, being flustered over the Avengers when they were still assembled. Stephen leaned down and started to gently kiss Tony's neck, "Shh, baby, everything is going to be okay. It's normal for teenagers like himself to go through things like this. They are still trying to figure out their own body, so it takes time to even tell their parents." He kissed up his jaw line before cupping his lover's cheeks making him look into his eyes.
"Even If it does take time ... he told everyone else but us. Even fucking Loki knows about this. Of all the people in the world that could possibly know about him before us." Tony sighed heavily before leaning forward to kiss his partner's lips. Stephen has been with Tony through thick and thin, he was there when they had taken Bea-well Peter now in after his Aunt May died. He was there when the Avengers had broken up, now he was going to be here for him with this.
The kiss was soon interrupted by F.R.I.D.A.Y telling them somebody was here. "Pull up the front security, camera, F.R.I.D.A.Y." A screen came down from the ceiling showing a black and white image of the front of the house. It was Clint and Natasha at the door both of them was holding a bag that looked like it could have gifts in there for Peter. What time was it? Guest weren't suppose to show up until seven. They were both dressed up in formal wear and having small talk as they waited for someone to open the door for them. "Let them in. Also what time is it?"
"It's only 5 pm, sir. And letting the guests in now, where should I escort them too?" Stephen looked at Tony who shrugged his shoulders.
"Take them to the parlor, F.R.I.D.A.Y, tell them we'll be there soon." Stephen said before he stood up along with Tony, his cloak flying up from the back of a chair and wrapped itself around his shoulders. "I am going to be right back, baby. Go talk to Natasha and Clint. I'll be back before Peter's party." He pecked his lover's lips before disappearing into a vortex.
Tony hated how Stephen left him every time when guests come over, he knows that his lover had social anxiety, but what better way to try and conquer it was visiting with guests little by little. He knew that Stephen was going to try and stick through the party later, but he would soon once again leave. It was hard for him during their wedding party to not go and hide in one of the bedrooms. He actually had a panic attack during the couple's dance because of all the eyes that was watching them. But he made it through and since that day doesn't stay that long during events like this. He honestly didn't know how he got through fighting villains with the anxiety that he has.
He ran his hand through his peppered hair as he walked out of the room, he stopped in front of Peter's room and lightly touched the cool metal door. He looked down and sighed, please just talk to me, Peter. He thought before making his way down to the parlor to meet with Natasha and Clint.
Natasha stood up from her sit and walked over to Tony with her seductive walk she learned many years ago. "Hey there, Tony. Good to see you again. It's been a while. Both Clint and I were surprised when you called us up for Beatrix's birthday party. It was a bit of a late notice but we both manage to get something for her." Tony couldn't help but cringe at the wrong name and pronouns, was this how Peter felt all this years when he didn't tell anyone of his identity? Natasha gave him a hug which he returned, tensely.
"Yes, I felt like the kid would want you guys here, the Avengers were their heroes. And we haven't seen each other in a good couple of years. Glad you guys could come in such a short notice." Natasha narrowed her eyes a bit, before nodding and walking back over to Clint. Tony smiled sheepishly before siting down in front of them. "I heard from a small birdie that you two had finally tied the knot?"
Clint wrapped his arm around Natasha's shoulders and pulled her in to give her a kiss on the cheek. "That's right, we went to Bora Bora and had a small ceremony, sorry we didn't invite you and Stephen. We know how Strange is with crowds. How is he by the way?"
"Oh, he is doing fine. He had to go run some errands, so he should be back soon enough. Would you guys like something to drink?" Tony got up and walked over to the bar with the alcohols , this was going to be a long night.
"Sir ... you got a voicemail from Mr. Stark," A thick Scottish accent filled the dark room and the sound of footsteps walked over to the desk with the office chair turned with the back facing the person. "He had invited you to his daughter's birthday party. He also wants to discuss some business plans." Suddenly, his airways were closing as he tried to breath all he got was coughing. He was lifted up into the air, his feet dangling and kicking as he tried to escape the invisible force.
"How many times do I have to tell you, Tòmas ... Use the right name and pronouns. We have discussed this. You have met the kid, you know. Don't make me regret not killing you." The man turned around his hand tightly crunched in a fist before releasing. Tòmas fell down to his knees holding his throat and coughing. "Did he say what kind of business he wanted to discuss with me?"
"N-No ... *cough* He didn't say, sir." Tòmas coughed some more before being able to breathe more opening, he stood back up on his feet. "Your present also was delivered to the Stark House, sir. It seemed that the Avengers did not settle with the whole spider thing, it went into defense mood before, um, Peter stopped it. It has not been touched since."
"Hm, maybe I should have done some more tweaking before sending it off. Oh, well. When is the party?" The man stood up from his chair and walked around the desk over to the pale man standing there. They were basically the same height, but the boy was only an inch shorter than he was. "Well, speak up." He snapped making the man flinch away.
"S-Seven, sir. Two more hours, if you leave in the next thirty minutes, you'll be able to get there in time."
"Get dressed into some formal wear, Tòmas, you are coming with me." The man held on to the boy's shoulder, "And be snappy with it. I do not want to be late. Elijah Duncan is never late especially meeting his new successor." His laughed filled the dark room, sending chills down Tòmas' spine. He never understood why he ever agreed to work with such an imitating man, maybe it was the fact that he was in love with his work. Or maybe it was the fact that the only way to get what he needed was through him. Either way, he couldn't get out of the line of work, if he even wanted too.
A/N: Sorry, mates. I feel like this is a short chapter, but I didn't know what else to put in there that would go with the flow of things. Again, I hope this wasn't such a long wait for this chapter, I had planned to put it up yesterday, but obliviously I couldn't. Anyway, I hope you like it! Feedback is always appreciated. - XDomoX