The Hulk landed with a grunt where the Captain and Thor stood their ground against the Chitauri. Tony was quick to follow, hesitating slightly in his approach as he didn't want to set off his fellow science bro while he imitated the less-than-jolly green giant. But he desperately needed to see what the Hulk was carrying, and so tenderly at that.
Thor and the Captain turned to face their fellow teammates, wondering what exactly they had just witnessed.
Tony let out a breath he wasn't aware he was holding when a tiny pink hand took hold of the Hulk's thumb, followed by a second hand and then a head of raven hair. Wide, dazed blue eyes looked towards him.
"I want... a hot... bath. And something... to rinse my mouth out with." she smacked her lips, a grimace on her face. She turned towards the Hulk, a grimace of a smile on her face. "Thanks for catching me."
The Hulk grunted as he gently let Kagome down, something they weren't aware the big guy was capable of.
"Well... I can get past the barrier. But there's no way I'm going back up there alone," she declared, before beginning to mutter about jerks with the ability to appear out of nowhere.
Tony realized for the first time, what a parent's worry felt like as he watched her take in her own appearance. She was covered in guts and... god knows what else, but she was there, and alive.
Quickly walking to her, he felt heart melting relief when she ran the short distance to him. He pouted however when she threw her arms around the bow he had been carrying.
"Oh kami! I thought I lost this!" she exclaimed as she quickly inspected the weapon.
Huffing, he grumbled under his breath about unappreciative daughters, only to let out a grunt when a body collided with him. Patting her back, he barely made out her 'Thanks dad' over the emotions that rolled over him.
AN: Almost missed todays update due to last minute photography design homework and alternating between my Mac and computer to help another out with the same homework. Thank god tomorrow is Friday. Read, enjoy, and review!