Tony and T'Challa were the only ones waiting for them when the yellow Mustang pulled up in front of the compound. Even Ned was gone, and Peter smiled as he put the top up on the car – just in case the weather turned inclement. That shouldn't be a problem in Wakanda, although the hot sun would cause its own issues that they would discuss with the girl, later; such as making sure the leather interior was well treated and that the car was parked out of the bright light in order to maintain its shine.

"How did it run?" T'Challa asked his sister, smiling because she looked so happy.

"It is amazing, brother," she told him, walking up to him and in a fit of excitement putting her arms around him and hugging him as she hadn't done since they were both very little. "We will have to go for a drive, together, back home."

"After you have had a few lessons."

She rolled her eyes at that, but wasn't worried.

"Everyone's still in the gym," Tony told the two teens. "But it's probably winding down. Ned mentioned swimming."

He would.

Now that they were both pretty good swimmers, the pool was a favorite activity of Ned's. Especially if Natasha was around.

"Thor's still here?" Peter asked.

"Yeah, but he's getting bored. Which means he's going to be going soon – as is T'Challa and Ramonda."

"I have a busy day ahead of me," the young king pointed out. "But I want to thank you both for the weekend. I know you have made Shuri very happy."

The girl smiled.

"Incredibly happy," she agreed.

"It was our pleasure," Tony assured them both with a warm smile toward Shuri, who looked pleased. "But there are more activities, so go enjoy yourself. I'm going to collect Stephen and then see your brother and mother off."

"Do you need anything before I return home?" T'Challa asked her.

"No."

"I want to go find your mom," Peter told Shuri. "So I can say goodbye."

"Last I saw, she was with Pepper in the gym," Tony supplied. "Since she was holding my piglet, you won't be able to miss her. I'll find Stephen and meet you guys there."

This was said to T'Challa, in deference to the fact that the teens might decide to go do something more entertaining than say goodbyes – especially since Shuri would be seeing them the next day when she went home.

"Very good."

The king of Wakanda walked with Shuri and Peter back to the gym, with his security force trailing inconspicuously behind, and they arrived just in time to see Hulk arm wrestling with Thor, being urged on by all of the teens – and not a few of the adults.

"How long has that been going on?" Peter asked Pepper, who had Nutmeg in her arms, but noticed his return, immediately.

"Almost since you left."

"They are very evenly matched," Ramonda said, shaking her head. "A monster and a Norse god. I am glad I am here, because I never would have believed it – no matter who told me the take."

"I'm glad you're here, too," Peter told her, sincerely.

Ramonda smiled, looking at Pepper.

"He is such a nice boy."

"Yes."

Peter smiled at the compliment, and hugged Ramonda, piglet and all.

"I'll say goodbye, now, just in case I'm not around when you leave."

"How was the car ride?" the woman asked her daughter.

"Amazing. We went to the truck stop."

"That's where I assumed you'd go," Pepper agreed. "Is it missing anything?" she asked Peter.

"It's set," Peter assured her. "You guys are taking it back when you go?"

Ramonda nodded.

"That is the plan." She smiled at her daughter. "They have been building a storage area for it since we learned of the present that you were to receive. It is ready, and the track is being laid out, today."

T'Challa sat down.

"We have a professional driver coming in to instruct you."

It wasn't really a skill that every Wakandan needed, after all – and not common, obviously.

That only made Shuri's smile grow.

"When you come visit, next, find a way to bring your car," she told him. "We will race."

All three adults frowned at her, but Peter held a hand up.

"She's kidding," he said, quickly, nudging Shuri with his elbow. "Right?"

"Of course," she told them. "I would not be so irresponsible as to do something so dangerous."

Before any of them could respond, there was a sudden crashing sound from the area that Hulk and Thor had been arm wrestling, and when they looked, they saw that the table the two had been seated at – and leaning on – was broken and both of the contestants were picking themselves up off the floor, laughing. The onlookers were amused, as well.

Apparently the temporary tables were no match for the forces that were being employed in their arm wrestling and had crumbled under the pressure.

"A draw," Thor said.

Hulk nodded, holding his meaty green hand out to the god, who shook it. Both then turned and acknowledged the observers before walking over to where Pepper was seated with the others.

"Where's Tony?" Thor asked, curiously, resting a hand on Peter's shoulder. "I'm going to be leaving soon and had hoped to tell him goodbye."

"He'll be here in a minute," Peter said, smiling at Hulk, who was now standing behind Shuri, looming over her. "T'Challa and Ramonda are leaving, too. He went to see if Stephen's ready to send them back – with Shuri's car."

"Hulk leave, too," the beast said, and Peter smiled, because he was playing dumb for the crowd and could see Bruce's amusement at doing it. "Go smash something somewhere else."

"Thank you for coming," Shuri said.

"Hulk like cake."

The monster nodded, politely, to the Wakandans and then walked out of the gym.

"Where's he going?" Ned asked, walking up with MJ and Flash.

"Back into the trees," Steve answered, walking up behind them with Carol next to him. "He doesn't hang out here, after all."

"We can barely afford to feed Peter," Pepper pointed out.

Peter smiled.

"Shouldn't have allowed me to get used to eating, so early on," he told her.

"I must return to Asgard. But-"

"Leaving so soon?" Tony asked walking up behind Peter just in time to interrupt. Something that he loved doing whenever possible. Stephen and Natasha were with him. "The party is just beginning."

"We had cake," Thor reminded him. "I was under the impression that cake is the climax to birthday parties."

"But now is the time when everyone is going to go swimming, or do more Karaoke, or play games."

"I have no need of any of that."

"You can't swim, can you?" Natasha asked.

"I can do anything," the god of thunder assured her, haughtily. "I have swum all the mighty rivers of the thirteen kingdoms."

"What are the thirteen kingdoms?" Ned asked, curiously.

"Read your Norse history," Strange suggested. He turned to T'Challa. "Are you ready to return home, your Majesty?"

"I am," the young king told him. He looked at his sister. "Do not wear out your welcome."

"I will not."

"She's right," Tony agreed, stepping between Peter and Shuri and putting an arm around both of the teens. "Always room for a princess in the compound. Right, Peter?"

"Yeah."

Ramonda handed Tony his piglet, hugging him with her free arm while she did, and then hugged Peter, tightly, pressing a kiss against his cheek.

"It was wonderful to see you, again."

"You, too."

"We must arrange a visit for you to come see us," she added. "I would like to have you to myself for a while."

Peter smiled at that, and Ramonda said goodbye to Ned and MJ, as well – and Flash.

T'Challa looked at Stephen.

"Where do you want us?"

"As close to the car as possible."

"Then we will say goodbye until next time," T'Challa said to everyone else.

There were a few more hugs, and then the young king offered his mother his arm, which she took.

"I'll be back in a minute," Tony told Peter and Pepper – and everyone else, of course. "Need anything?"

Both shook their heads, and T'Challa, Ramonda, Stephen, Natasha and all departed the room, and Thor looked at Steve.

"You are not going to go watch?"

"I've seen it," Rogers pointed out. "I'm more curious how you're getting home."

"The Bifrost is being prepared as we speak," he replied. "Heimdall will return me whence I came."

"I would prefer that that was something done outside," Pepper reminded him, smiling to soften the command. "But come back, anytime."

"I shall."

He turned, without any further comment, and headed for the door.

"I want to see this, too," Peter said.

"Me, too," Ned agreed.

The other boy was already turning to follow Thor – as were the rest of the teens, including Shuri – but Pepper held Peter back for just a moment with a look. She waited until the others were out of earshot before speaking, though.

"You stay out of that Bifrost," she told him. "I know it doesn't hurt you, but let's not take any chances."

"I'll be careful," he promised her.

"Good." She smiled, and pressed her face against Nutmeg's fuzzy belly, making the kitten purr. "I don't want them to have to pick you up off the ground, tonight."

"Yes, ma'am."