AN: Obviously I don't own this, Marvel does.
Two weeks later, Sarah was waiting for Peter and the gang to show up at school. Peter and May had gone home after a week and a half. Tony kept making excuses, May's cooking always topping the list, to delay their departure. In truth, Tony had been adding security to the house on top of what Fury had ordered. The team, when told May was out shopping with Pep and SJ, had told him they knew. Tony found out through SHIELD's files when checking to make sure all of Sarah's friend were safe. Steve knew from the rescue, there was no way Spidey hadn't been one of her school friends as well. Phil had briefed Bucky. Nat, Clint, and Bruce picked up on their familiarity with each other. Thor over heard Sarah call Spidey Pete during a sparring session. For the rest of the day, Pete was playing lab assistant to Tony and Bruce and leaving his inner scientist's dream.
That was then and this was now. She shifted from foot to foot nervously awaiting their arrival. FRIDAY had told her that they were battling another rogue scientist before school. She waited, perched on the railing of the stairs, for them to arrive.
Pete stumbled up the walkway with Ava, Sam, Luke, and Danny behind him. He looked tired out already and he still had training later today. A small bit of his suit was showing. She motioned him over, faking a more than friendly look for certain members of the school to witness so they would look away, and fixed his collar to hide it. Peter gave her a smile while the others looked confused. She put her hand on his cheek.
"You need to be more careful," she reminded him.
"I know."
"Come on, we're going to be late." He trailed along looking a bit ashamed. The others exchanged looks of confusion before following the pair inside.
It happened at lunch, just as Sarah started in on one of May's pulled pork sandwiches (bless that woman for saving both Sarah and Peter from school food). Peter had just sat down when the wall behind the jocks blew in, luckily missing any student body. As one would expect, the screams and confusion that followed were enough to distract most. Sarah grabbed Ava and dove into a janitorial closet.
"Get suited," Sarah snapped. She pulled her helmet from her bag and slid it on. She pressed a button on her gauntlet, the tech she carried glowing as it came to life. She ripped her clothes off, tearing them off her body, and threw them into her bag. She pulled her vest from the hidden spot on her backpack. While she didn't carry full weaponry, she did have some to work with. She would have to thank Tony for giving her the ability to carry her gear with her at school.
Ava, after a moment of confusion, pulled her shirt aside and pulled her suit into place. Once they were both changed, they charged back into the fray. A group of assassins were standing in the midst of the students, weapons out.
"Where is Spider-Man? Where is P-!" A well-aimed holoshield hit the speaker in the face before dissipating. Their attention went to Lady Star and White Tiger, side by side and ready to fight. "We're not here for you two."
"Don't care," Nova said zipping in.
"You threatened one of us," Power Man said stepping up. Iron Fist landed by Tiger's side.
"So, you got all of us," Star finished. A new shield appeared on her arm.
"Including me." Spidey dropped down from the ceiling. "Let's take this outside fellas." One of the three assassins raised his weapon; a shot of webbing blinded the man. Star moved first, increasing the shield size to hit all three men and force them out of the building. Tiger and Spidey were next, grabbing the first one they could and throwing them out to the street. Star moved to the side allowing Power Man to kick the next man over the fence and into the road.
Nova zipped past, shooting at the trio in attempt to drive them further back. The largest man fired at him, a bullet deflecting off his bracers and hitting Spidey. Star caught him before he could tip over directing his hand to the wound.
"Watch it Bucket Head!" Tiger shouted. A second man jumped Tiger, slicing her with a knife. Iron Fist tackled him, delivering several blows until he fell unconscious. Nova and Power Man got the last two.
An SUV Star knew well pulled up, the license plate missing. Bucky hit a button, the doors opening as one.
"Get in!" Star shouted. She shoved herself and Spidey into the back storage area. Power Man climbed in bringing Tiger with him. Nova jumped in the front with Iron Fist in the back.
"I'm fine," Pete insisted. "It's a flesh wound. I heal fast."
"Shut up Parker," Bucky called back. "How is he?"
"Bullet is still in there. FRIDAY says it's not life threatening. Ava?"
"Son of a-!" She groaned as Power Man put pressure on the wound. Her face was turned into Power Man's stomach, swearing into that unmovable stomach. "Scratch," she panted.
"You call bleeding out a scratch. That's rich," Nova scoffed glancing toward the front and the driver. "Wait. Coach Barnes?"
"Alexander."
"Are you SHIELD?" Luke questioned.
"Avenger," he corrected. It was then that Nova noticed they were flying. The colorful language he shouted was entertaining, particularly since he was the only one of the group that could fly without a vehicle. He spent the next thirty second yelling at Iron Fist who had laughed at his remarks. Then both Ava and Sarah screamed at him to shut up. Nova sat down in his seat and stared at the dash.
Avengers Tower came into view. The hanger doors opened allowing Bucky to park. Sarah hauled Peter out and headed for the elevator: Luke followed carrying Ava. The other three were too slow to catch the elevator and flowed Bucky to the stairs instead of waiting.
"Bruce!" The shout startled the man out of his computations. Looking up, he saw the number of wounded and the fact that the kids were out of school brought him from scientist to doctor in a heartbeat. "Gunshot Spider and a slashed Tiger," Sarah reported.
"Who's worse?"
"Tiger," Luke replied.
"Sarah, start on Spidey. He has an accelerated healing factor, patch him up. You, bring Tiger." Sarah hauled Pete to an exam table. Laying him down with the greatest amount of gentleness she could, she cut his suit to get to the wound. Bucky came from out of nowhere propping Pete's head up with a pillow. Sarah had already thrown most of her uniform to the floor. JARVIS started the sterilizer, cleansing her hands before sliding gloves on them and slipping a scrub top on her. The tools she needed were pushed to her side by a beeping Dummy.
"Painkillers?" Sarah asked.
"Don't work." She picked up a disc and rolled Pete's head to the side. There was a slight click as the disc locked onto his neck. He instantly went lax. "What?"
"It's for super soldiers," Bucky explained. "It interrupts motor control and pain sensors so medical personal can work on them."
Sarah was already working. Even after numerous first aid and emergency field medicine talks from Bucky, Phil, Steve, Nat, and Tony, she had also been given a course by a doctor. With their family, it was better safe than sorry and she was glad for that training now. Her hands didn't so much as shake as she worked on her best friend.
The tissue around the bullet was trying to expel the object. She plucked the chunk of metal from the wound. After a quick check for internal bleeding, she went about closing the wound. Due to his healing factor, she chose not to stitch the wound and instead used butterfly bandages to bring the wound together. After a second round of sterilizing, she covered the wound with a gauze pad. Bucky removed the inhibitor.
Instantly, Peter's heart rate sped up and he groaned. Once adjusted, however, he thanked them. His mind wandered to Tiger, to Ava, and her condition. "Ava?"
"She'll be okay. Bruce has her in the treatment room. Phil activated the LMDs when the school was attacked so all identities are still safe. Your bags are being searched for by SHIELD agents, only Sam's hasn't been found," Bucky informed the pair. Danny, Sam, and Luke, all of whom were standing a few feet away, glanced at the man they had once thought to be a civilian. What was next? Stan the Janitor turning out to be a former SHIELD agent there to watch over them at school?
"Wow, who are the new people in my lab?" Sarah looked to see Tony balancing three coffee cups in his hands. The other boys glanced at him. Bucky rolled his eyes and concentrated on getting Peter out of his blood covered suit. Tony looked to see whom he was working on and spotted Pete. The coffee cups were forgotten on a lab table as he hurried over. "Pete? Sarah? You two okay?"
"Fine," Sarah reassured.
"I'll mend."
"Bruce has the last one in the cradle. Super Crew, meet Tony Stark," Bucky said motioning between them.
Heavy footfalls drew their attention to the stairs. Steve sprinted down them, picking Sarah up in a tight hug. She wrapped her arms around him, her face hidden in the crook of his neck.
"My heart stopped," he whispered tightening his grasp. He needed to know she was there, in his arms, safe.
"I'm good Dad, promise." He looked down at Peter who was smiling meekly. "He's good too."
"Captain America?" Sam rushed over looking at Sarah as if she had a second head. "Your dad is Captain freaking America?" he demanded. She gave a nod.
"Her mother is the Black Widow," Bucky piped up.
"And her uncles are the Avengers, the Winter Soldier, and Coulson," Peter continued. "Drool later." Glancing over, Sarah saw he was indeed drooling. She shoved him playfully.
"Guys, turn on the news." It was Clint, standing at the top of the stairs. "It's bad."
The Avengers and the Super Crew sat in the living room. After a proper introduction, the Crew was invited to dinner at the Tower. Currently, all eyes were on the TV.
"Midtown High was attacked today by a group of heavily armed individuals. A group of superheroes including Spider-Man and the Avenger's Lady Star responded to the event. Miraculously, no one was harmed in the attack though it did appear that at least two of the supers were injured in the attack. According to witnesses, the individuals were looking for Spider-Man.
"The question has been raised if Spider-Man is, in fact, still a child. We cut to Senator Briggs."
An older man appeared, graying hair giving him just enough color to look wise.
"These continued attacks on schools lead to one conclusion: a portion of the super population contain adolescents. These children should be studying, not fighting crime. Along with the support of nine other senators, I am proposing a bill that would mandate all public and private schools to identify all enhanced individuals attending the school. Lists would then be generated and the choice given to the school whether they want enhanced individuals in their school. The lists would be kept confidential. Parents would be notified if an enhanced went to the school but no names would be given out."
The screen cut away to the news anchor.
"Opponents have already stepped forward. They claim this violates the freedom of all Americans and would potentially deny education to a section of the population. We will closely follow this story over the coming months in what is sure to be a political firestorm."
Tony turned off the TV.
"This isn't going to end well," Bucky said.
"First identification, then control, and then imprisonment. Well Buck, looks like me and you will be fighting a war to mirror the past," Steve commented.
"For now," Coulson said leveling his gaze to the kids, "tiptoe. Don't call unwanted attention to yourselves."
"Peter, how about you and your aunt come over for dinner tomorrow?" Tony asked.
"Yeah, sure."
A bright flash filled the window. Everyone turned to see a giant fireball in the sky, descending toward the water. An alarm went off.
"The helicarrier has been attacked by an unknown entity. The helicarrier is going down. Agent Hill is calling for help. Fury has been incapacitated," JARVIS reported. "Evacuation measures are in full effect for helicarrier personnel."
"Roll out," Tony said getting to his feet.
"It's going to be a long night," Steve huffed. "Tony, can we house some of the agents here?"
"Like us?" Luke voiced. Everyone turned to the Super Crew, including Peter. "We live on the helicarrier."
"SJ, stay behind with Peter and Ava. Coordinate with JARVIS and start setting up quarters for the super crew and mass lodging in the empty storage levels," Tony said. "Sarah, get your skycycle and start picking up anyone that dove straight into the water. Barton, AvengeJet. Natasha, grab a SUV. Anyone know how to drive a boat?"
"I do," Bruce said. "Got one in the harbor?"
"Yep. I'll take you to it. Steve, Bucky, meet us there. You three can start pulling others from the water and anything that the civilians shouldn't get their hands on."
JARVIS put on coffee in the kitchen. It was going to be a very long night indeed.
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