Bruce was in coma, doctors were terming him as a lost case. Everyone is so sure that he will never wake up, Tony watched from the door looking at Bruce who looked pale. He wanted to end Bruce's life himself, Stephan Strange looked at the man who saved the universe better than anyone.
"Is Bruce aware that he will die if Tony comes back?" Pepper asked, watching Tony going into depression, she was helpless not knowing how to console Tony who had a very deep relationship with Bruce.
"He killed himself to save Natasha, Loki and Gamora, he came here knowing very well that his present will die that is the main reason why he injected him with the same serum of mine at very large volume" Tony answered looking at Pepper while Stephan just nodded reading through books in order to find some clue.
Steve looked dejected while Bucky consoled him as Sam was also in coma but thankfully he was given the same serum of Tony's. Steve felt deeply guilty for Bruce and Sam's condition. Natasha had a far away look in her eyes but both Clint and Laura were hugging her trying to distract her from going into panic.
Gamora was standing with Peter who hugged her, everyone who fought with the war except the godly beings were there. Captain Marvel and Loki were standing with Thor who looked regretful. He was blaming himself for not being much of a useful person in the war. If he had not been so depressed then maybe he would Have saved everyone alone.
"I can't sit here not doing anything while the man whose the only reason I am standing is dying," Tony shouted looking at everyone with red eyes wanting to return his own life to Bruce who left him his.
"SIT DOWN NOW" everyone sat hearing how Stephan Strange commanded them to, even the ones who were standing not wanting to anger the man. The man looked terrifying as he had thousands of hands now. Stephan felt deeply guilty to find Bruce being unstable. He wanted the man to live and enjoy his life. The debt of Tony dying to save the world was enough but for someone who sacrificed his whole future and existence to save everyone was something he could not handle even if he was termed as a cold person.
"Did he leave anything to us?" Tony spoke gently now, too shocked to shout again after hearing doctor strange, the man had a really impressive commanding tone far sharper than cap.
"Yes, there is something we could do for Bruce as a last chance" Nick Fury came along with Phil Coulson to the stark tower. Everyone looked a little shocked, especially the Avengers to find Shield there.
"What will be that be pirate?" Tony spoke highly irritated.
"Bruce is an intersex" Nick said breaking the news and everyone's mouth was on the floor except some people. Natasha broke out in her state while Tony looked like he saw a ghost. Steve looked surprised while clint's mouth was also open.
"What are we going to do with that?" Steve whispered, not wanting to interrupt anyone.
"We are going to inject him with estrogen hormones and some testosterone, the hulk who is asleep will wake up to fight against the estrogen hormones as he is a pure male. Thus we wake the hulk indirectly and the hulk's healing factor also starts to kick in. The serum resembles hulk's a lot thus hulk will activate the serum. In short we just have to wake the hulk up" Stephan spoke looking at Nick who nodded along with him. He was a genius doctor so he understood what to do before them.
"Then what are we waiting to give the injection to Bruce, I want him back" Tony said getting up but stayed quiet when Nick raised a hand at him.
"We need a relative or a guardian or spouse to sign the document for Bruce Banner but as you know he has none of the above, that means we have no such authority to do that" Coulson spoke looking at everyone who looked ready to explode in anger or sadness.
"I have something to help that but it will not be a good idea" Stephan spoke looking at everyone, especially tony.
"What, me?" Tony asked, pointing at himself confused, wanting to know what was going on.
Stephan took out a marriage certificate from his hand, no one knew how they never noticed that paper in his hand. But what shocked all of them to the core was the names in it.
THIS CERTIFIES THAT ANTHONY HOWARD STARK, STEPHAN VINCENT STRANGE AND ROBERT BRUCE BANNER ON ………….
"Is this true?" Pepper asked, looking at Stephan, Tony wanted to say no but he was too shocked to talk. Stephan nodded looking at the woman he knew was most likely going to marry Tony. Pepper nodded before blinking a little then calmed herself down.
"Pepper dear…." Tony started but was cut off by Pepper who looked at him sternly.
"This is the truth, if that marriage certificate exist then I may have a role in it, i trust my future Tony I think it is best for you to accept that marriage here, Bruce before getting erased smiled at me and whispered to me 'Morgan have her real father now Mrs. Hills'" Pepper spoke calmly looking at Tony who looked like cat got his tongue.
"What, you are married to Maria Hills, that woman" Tony asked pointing at Maria who looked shocked. Pepper nodded happily, she knew very well than anyone that Bruce deserved to be happy, she knew that Tony was better off with Bruce by his side and if he died Tony will never forgive himself. Stephan the man was someone who is powerful enough to end anyone coming his way, she saw how he fought Thanos, both the science Bros need someone who will protect, someone who is enough to protect them.
Tony just nodded while Stephan just watched, already reading the minds. He knew the future was changing a lot, like he said Bruce woke up but now looked a lot like his younger version. His lips turned a little red and he looked a little adorable.
Bruce opened his eyes while Stephan was changing his diapers, Stephan and Tony forged the future marriage certificate into the present one to make it more believable. Tony and Stephan actively took care of Bruce, bathing him and changing his diapers. Pepper, well took care of Morgan and was now in her relation with Maria but then again both the girls are also actively consoling Natasha to help her. Clint and Laura were also helping Natasha but Pepper and Maria were helping her more than them.
"Hey Brucey bear, how are you feeling?" Tony asked as Bruce looked too shocked as he felt his butt was getting wiped by Stephan who looked too normal doing that.
"Well can you quit doing that, I can take care of myself" Bruce spoke trying to shift away from Stephan who just grabbed his legs. Tony smiled calmly before ruffling Bruce's long hair.
" It's alright Brucy boo, you are too weak to do things yourself and furthermore you saved me and a lot of people in the world even though the world is still believing that I saved the world" Tony said calmly then irritated at the media who were flaunting his name. Also the marriage certificate of his got leaked by the shitty hospital, which was the only reason why Stephan and Tony took Bruce and left setting up an Avenger compound far away from the city in a woodland. He along with Steve, Bucky, Sam, Pepper, Maria and Natasha stayed there. The three lovebirds Steve, Sam and Bucky stayed because of Sam who was still in coma but he woke up a week ago. But Steve stayed as he was one among the solid supporters of Tony even though they had a lot of disagreement together, Bucky was the reason why their relationship deepens in a good way.
All the Avengers had their own floor which was designed as a spacious home having a kitchen, living room etc. The compound included a common kitchen, living room, lab, cinema theater etc for the family for bonding time. Pepper, Maria and Natasha also have their own floor. There were eight or nine more floors for guests too.
Bruce let Stephan to clean him and felt deeply sad when another diaper was secured on him by them. Stephan and Tony wanted to make sure Bruce was alright that a full body check up was done, Sam had already woken up and was now helped by Steve and Bucky.
Bruce after check up wanted to try walking in order to get rid of his diaper and Tony and Stephan allowed him. Thankfully he was able to walk because of his serum just like Sam who was so happy to get out of his diapers too.
But for Bruce he had to stay in his diapers some more time mainly because no one knew whether he would have an accident even though he was healthy. Feeling a little sad because he was unable to do anything about it. Bruce then walked to the common living room where everyone was now standing to meet the man who saved them.
"Hey Bruce, good to be back" Steve said hugging Bruce tightly, Bruce was shocked but then melted into his arms. Steve was always protective of the people around him even though many had disagreements with him. Bucky and Sam patted him before grabbing Steve away who looked so relieved. Pepper then hugged him tightly saying thank you to him and to God for waking him up. Natasha looked like he wanted to kill him but she did by hugging him tightly like Thor and Clint. He even got a hug from Loki who looked healthy and calm. Bruce also noticed how everyone looked at Loki with amusement rather than anger ,which must have changed a lot. Thor well he is spending his whole time with Loki and Marvel who looked at him gratefully and respectively.
"Well there is something you have to see. I think it is best that you hear about it with them here," Tony said before giving the marriage certificate to Bruce. A lot of emotions came to Bruce as he paled and gained color in an unique mixture if you ask the residents.
"What is going on? Pepper was your fiance right? Morgan needs her father you know? This is horrible" Bruce was rambling as Tony just hugged him. He looked at pepper who also patted him on his arm.
"You deserved it and furthermore I am going to marry Maria and Natasha anyway, girls are better than boys you know" Pepper said, winking at Bruce who looked at her like she said the world had ended. Natasha and Maria smiled slightly while Tony looked purely offended.
"What about Morgan? She is just a little girl" Bruce asked looking at Pepper who smiled at him.
"Our daughter is anything but too adaptable, she understood us and let us know that she will always be our Morgan and no one will separate her from us, not even an alien '' Tony said looking at Bruce gratefully who just signed, maybe he should have died rather than living a life where he is burdened to everyone.
"If you die then your future's sacrifice is pointless Mr. Banner so it is best for you to stay alive" Stephan spoke knowing well it was a violation but he knew Bruce wanted to hear that to understand the gravity of the situation.
A lot of months later,
Bruce watched how he was able to now walk freely into the his own private lab without Tony on his butt everyday, he will not blame him but thinking that he will always hide a change for his diaper was a little exaggeration but he was not dumb to lie to Tony. A lot of things happened in the months after he woke up.
Peter Benjamin Parker was still taking time to understand that five years have already passed, he was 16 years old while the rest of his schoolmates were 21 years old. Peter was sitting in one among the rich cars of Tony who was going to come with him to enroll him back to his school who were starting school again, may was a little busy and she also wanted Tony to do it after all he was the reason why her nephew is alive.
Tony thought that Peter was a little nervous mainly because he was going to school after fighting and nearly dying. Tony was still holding Peter close to him, still can't believe he was holding his kid close to his chest. Being alive was one among the greatest miracles he was granted with courtesy of his husbands. Bruce Banner, his other husband was also sitting on the right side of the car watching how Peter was looking a little afraid. Bruce was rubbing his arm to calm him down. While Peter was partially sitting on Tony's lap who was patting his butt lightly while Happy was driving them.
"Peter, you know that Iron man and Hulk are coming with you right, I will throw anyone out of the window if they say something wrong right?" Tony spoke gently while Peter looked at his lap.
"Well Mr. St..uhm… Tony you know right it is nerve wrecking even for me to have the great Ironman and Hulk coming into my school as parents, right? Everyone would freak out like i am now" Peter rambled out unconsciously telling that he was a little spooked out because of the people inside the car. Both Tony and Happy laughed out while Bruce just smiled looking at Peter who blushed.
"Looks like the mini stark is afraid of you two" Happy said looking at Peter from the rear view mirror who pouted at him. Tony just firmly patted Peter who pouted at him for his teasing smile at him.
"Common on don't overwhelm the kid" Bruce spoke ruffling Peter who now leaned towards him obviously showing favoritism.
"you little chameleon" Tony called Peter out and then just squeezed his hand when he grabbed his hands. Peter still wanted some reassurance from his dad who have been so protective and possessive of him. Maybe losing him for 5years may have done that to any parents. Morgan absolutely adores Peter too much was an indication enough for Peter to know how much everyone missed him especially tony.
Just like Peter predicted his principal Morito had a short circuit when both Tony Stark and Bruce Banner came into his office. He was so shocked that both Bruce and Tony had to clear their throat in unison.
"I apologize but it's a pleasure to meet you Tony Stark and Bruce Banner" Principal Morito spoke respectfully looking at the world heros. He was confused why Peter Parker was sitting with them.
"We are the second guardians of Peter Benjamin Parker as you now know, we wanted to enroll him to complete his school years" Tony spoke in his professional mode leaving all his goofiness out of the door.
"Ah.. yes…. Peter Parker is one of our best students. We will make sure to add his name in the list" Principal Morito spoke shocked to hear that the kid had the world heros as his second guardians.
"We also wanted to make sure no information about us being Peter's parents should be out for him to lead a normal school life" Bruce spoke sternly and it took every will power of Peter to not look at Bruce as he was never stern in front of him.
"Yes, we will make sure to give your kid all the protection we have," Principal Morito said and Peter felt that not everything was going to be the way he wanted, but there was peace for everyone living in the world now. That was enough for him.