On November 12th, we lost a great man who was responsible for creating a universe that brought entertainment to kids, teenagers, and adults for many years. I still remember that day when I heard the news; I was shocked but he left a great legacy behind. I will miss Stan Lee. Thank you for creating the Marvel Universe.

Chapter 13: The Stark That Came to Dinner

Stark Industries Private Jet flew across Pennsylvania. On board were Tony, Pepper and Stark's bodyguard and closest friend, Happy Hogan. Tony called Happy to meet on the private jet with Pepper. The plane was set on autopilot, leaving the three adults engage in the conversation, starting with that Tony is proposing. Happy said with a sigh, "I can't believe we're going to meet the kid right now."

"You're going to love him, Happy. Him and his family," Tony reassure him, his mouth is filled with a cheeseburger. Like Captain America and his allies, Happy wasn't too keen on the idea of letting a twelve year old in the Avengers. He had already accepted the fact Peter, a seventeen year old, is in the team. He thought his friend was losing his mind when he suggested it.

"Shouldn't he spent his days out in the sun or at his home in the summer like any kid?" Happy said back to Tony's crazy idea.

"Why would he spent living in the house going on some baked-ass vacation when he's keeping the town safe?" Tony said back. "Now he's going to save the world with us. You seen the video with the kid punching Rhino? He could give Captain America a few rounds, if not The Hulk," Tony got his phone out and search the video of Hercules and Spider-Man battling Rhino in Royal Woods. He hands Happy his phone so he could see it.

Happy lay out a laugh upon seeing the part how the kid took down the huge villain, "Wow! And you say this kid is a mutant? Like X-Men mutant?" Tony nod his head. Pepper also added he's the only mutant in his family.

"And did I mention he's the only son and brother with ten sisters?" As soon as she said it, Happy's mouth open in gobsmacked. He felt a little sorry for the kid.

"We're now entering Michigan. Only three hours left of entering Royal Woods," The automatic voice from the cockpit announced. Tony is given his phone back as he text Peter he'll be coming over to the Loud House and urge the family to prepare for his arrival. If he could see how big a family like the Loud House acts when someone important is coming over, he would definitely how over excited they are.

"EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT!" That was the cry of Lincoln of Loud. In the house, the family are preparing for the arrival of Tony Stark. After Peter got a text message from his boss, he announces of Mr. Stark coming here at the house and it sent the entire Loud family in a riot. The sisters are cleaning everything on the floor and putting it in their rooms. Rita set the table with the help of Lynn Jr and Lana while Lynn Loud Sr make the meal. Upstairs, the sisters are changing their clothes and putting on feminine hygiene. It wasn't everyday they'll get to meet one of the Avengers, especially Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark. It was hard for the sisters to use the bathroom since they wanna look extra special. Lincoln is freaking out as well. He wasn't expecting Tony Stark appearing at his home. What is the comic book fanboy gonna say when he gets here? Peter was in his room, telling him to stay calm. He gave him some advice on how to maintain a perfect image for Tony and not say anything that can upset him. In the next room of Lisa and Lily's share room, the little scientist is both excited and scared of meeting her idol in person. It was unnatural of her to be expressing with such emotions, but to meet one of the greatest inventors and hero is something to be bursting with glee. Right now, she is deciding whether or not to go with a lab coat.

"Tell me young sibling," Lisa shows her baby sister who was in her crib. "Do you think this is appropriate for Mr. Stark's arrival?" She gestures at the lab coat to cover her green turtleneck sweater. Lily blink her eyes curiosity.

"Poo?" She said.

"You're right. It's too much," Lisa took off her lab coat. She fixes her hair in the mirror. "Now Lily, this is very important for our brother unit. I for one can't share his affection of comic book heroes, but I'll make an exception. I need you to not upset Mr. Stark and his guests. That includes not defecating or throwing your undergarments filled with your fecal matter," Lily remain owlish at what her sister said. Lisa translated with begging "Don't take off your soil diaper and throw it at Mr. Stark," Lily nods her head in agreement.

Once everyone is done dressing up, the Loud siblings march down the stairs. Just in time to see their parents in the living room. Rita acknowledge them, "Let's go over the ground rules. When Mr. Stark arrives, I expect you all to be on your best behavior. Lori, don't be on your phone. Leni, try to think before you say anything. Luna, no loud music. Luan, no pranks. Lynn, ease on your aggressiveness. Lincoln, try not to be scared when talking to Mr. Stark. Lucy, don't pop off in random places. Lola and Lana, don't fight. And Lisa, no sample!" The later snap her fingers in dismay. "This is really important for your brother."

"Relax mom," Lynn Jr grin, giving Lincoln a friendly punch on the shoulder. "We'll be good for Stinkcon,"

"I'm totes nervous, guys," Leni boasted, jumping up and down for the man that is going to make her little brother a member in the hero club.

"It just Mr. Stark," Peter reminded Leni. "Treat him like you do to anyone who comes in the house."

"You mean scared them away with our bad habits?" Luan jokes.

"Except that," Suddenly, the doorbell ring.

"It's him!" Lisa exclaim. "Places people!" Lynn Sr join the family as Rita went to open the door right after she got rid of wrinkles. She opens the door to reveal Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, and Happy Hogan.

"Hello Loud family!" Tony spoke. Lisa sequel in joy. The three guests enter the house. Tony shake Rita's hand.

"Welcome, Mr. Stark!" Rita addresses the man in formal. Her husband shake his hand as well and saw the two people behind the man.

"This is my wife, Pepper Potts," Tony gesture the blond woman. "And this is Happy Hogan, my bodyguard and friend," Happy shakes Lynn Sr's hand. "Guys, meet the Loud family."

Pepper and Happy were blown away at the kids, minus Peter who gave Tony a hug. Lori introduce herself to Tony's guests "I'm Lori." One by one, the rest gave their names.

"Leni. I love your dress."

"Luna Loud, what up, luv?"

"Luan. I'm Happy to meet you? Get it?"

"Lynn Jr."

"Lincoln."

"Lucy."

"I'm Lana, the oldest."

"By a few seconds. I'm Lola, the cutest!"

"I'm Lisa Loud. I'm honored to meet associates of Mr. Stark!"

"And this is Lily," Peter lift the baby to greet the two adults.

"My goodness! You have so many kids!" Pepper gasp in awe. Then the woman look at the white haired boy. "And he's Lincoln, right?" The parents nod their heads in affirmation.

Lincoln move to the woman and shake her hand. "Hercules, but you can call me Lincoln," Happy shake his hand. When he's face to face to Tony, the man greeted with a large grin.

"At last we finally meet in person, Lincoln Loud," Tony shook the boy's hand while Lincoln is awe of meeting Iron Man.

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Stark," The boy greeted back.

"Congrats on your battle with Rhino. Heard he was tough."

"Not to me," Lincoln brag, making the man laugh.

"What's for dinner? I sniff something good."

Lynn Sr pushes his son and said "I made my special Lynn-sanga, Mr. Stark. I hope you like it."

"Lynn-sanga?" Happy whisper to Pepper and Peter.

"He likes to name his food based on himself," Peter said to the two. The adults walk to the living room and sat down in a chair. Tony sat between his wife and friend. Peter next to Lincoln. Lisa sat in front of her idol with stars in her eyes. The Loud family sat down as well. Tony, Pepper, and Happy hum in delight over the meal provided by the patriarch Loud.

"This is great lasagna, Mr. Loud," Pepper commented.

"Thank you, Mrs. Stark. If you want, I can take you three a tour on my restaurant," Lynn Sr offer before getting a look from his wife to rethink. "But first, you have something regarding Lincoln."

Tony wipe the sauce from his mouth with a napkin and start talking, "Nick Fury, our superior master in S.H.I.E.L.D, gotten the video of your son and Peter battling Rhino. Gotta say, your son has a killer hook. Might match up to Captain America. All of us in the room, wondering if your son got what it takes to be an Avenger. Long story short, he's in," The family mutter in surprise mutter and Luna praying Lincoln.

"Alright, bro! You're in the club!" She throws a devil horns in the air.

"My goodness, so soon?" Rita is surprise that her son is part of the Avengers now, despite being a hero for almost a month.

"Call it an early admission, but your son have the right quirks we're looking for. Congrats, kid, you're in," Tony grin, making Lincoln smile brightly with his sisters are happy he's in. But the smile in the boy's face faded when he asks a question.

"What now? Do I leave and go to the Avenger's Headquarters?"

Tony shake his head in amusement, "I wouldn't ask a kid to give up his summer vacation to go live with us. You still need to look out for the little guy. If you come with us, who's gonna keep the city safe? But you're gonna have to come on missions. Whatever it is you're doing with your family, friends, or girlfriend, it'll have to wait."

Lincoln nods his head while Leni ask a question "What kind of missions is Lincoln is going to have?"

"In regards to the many missions you and the Avengers have went," Lisa added, her little fingers tap on the plate.

"Lord knows how many missions we went on. The villains we fought. The people we teamed up. The amount of travel we went. In and out of a region, at a village, across the multiverse, or even space. Have you ever been to space?"

"I mastered in astronomical activities, spent in several observatories to take note of the constellations and been to N.A.S.A. I even have a seat in it," Lisa said, drawing surprises from the three guests.

"And she's four, right?" Happy ask, pointing his fork at the girl. Rita and Lynn Sr both nod their heads.

Lisa turned her head to Tony, which her mood became 180 degree, "Thought I'm up for the challenge at your arc reactor, Mr. Stark."

"Sorry Lisa, top secret," Pepper smirk, making the girl snapped her fingers in dismay.

"Going to space is awesome," Lincoln smile, taking a bite of his food.

"Then you're gonna love meeting Dr. Strange; he would be happy to take you anywhere in the multiverse," Tony reply, remembering what the sorcerer said back at H.Q.

"I can't wait to meet the other Avengers!" Lincoln exclaim. "I bet they're excited to see me!" That's when Tony drank his glass of white wine awkwardly.

"Not all of them," He admitted guiltily.

"Why? They weren't happy?" Lori wonders.

"I didn't want to say this to you and your family, but some of the members aren't glad to have a kid on the team."

"W-What?! Like who?!" Lynn Jr demanded.

"Let me guess, Cap?" Peter finally said, making his mentor nod his head. Tony also added Lang's girlfriend and two of Cap's friends, Bucky and Sam, didn't want Lincoln on the team.

"Captain America doesn't want me in the team?" Lincoln is shocked that one of the greatest heroes who saved the world during World War II rejected his membership.

"It doesn't mean he wants him on the team; he's worried about his well-being. He was like that when I recommended Peter," Tony explained the story to the Loud family where he voted Peter to be on the Avengers and it draws some conflict with Captain American and those who didn't like someone as young as Parker to be on the team. "He thought it's best if Lincoln stay in town and continue doing what he is doing. I say no. I'm giving your son a chance to be a hero instead of protecting a town who love and hate him at the same time. I watched mutants being treated like outcasts. Used their powers for their own purpose. Activists preaching it's a disease. You're all making sure Lincoln treat his powers for good. Now it's time for Hercules to rise up to the challenge."

"And when does my mission begin?" Lincoln wonder about his first mission.

"We don't have anything in the satellite," Tony smirk in mile amusement. "Though that doesn't mean you won't be alerted. Happy," The bodyguard reach into his coat jacket and place it on the table. The Loud family looked at the small device as Tony explained "Mr. Loud, I present to you your communicator. It's link to the Stark satellite. Anything it picks up automatic sent it to you. Kinda like a beeper," Lincoln held the device in his hand with those around him eyeing on it. "Don't lose it, by the way.

"Thank you, Mr. Stark," Lincoln place the device down. "And question, how would I get there if a mission is brought up? Teleportation?"

"Dr. Strange will pick you up. Easier way to get there," Tony ate his last bite of the Lynnsagna. He asked if he could have another piece and Lynn Sr gladly agree.

"This is so exciting," Lincoln repeated, to the amusement of Tony, Pepper and Happy.

"Love the attitude. Told you this kid will be a great student to you, Peter," Tony chuckle, pointing his fork to Peter. "You're gonna spent every hour being at his side."

"It's going to be worth it," Peter beam a smile, which made his student's grin grew larger. The Loud family smile as well, but at the same time, they are worry. It was too soon for Lincoln to join missions with the Avengers. From what they gathered on the news relating to the Avengers, there were probable pros and cons when a mission in active. Damage control. People injured or killed. Property damages. The mistreatment they suffered from survivors. Lincoln is prone to not take abuse from others, but is he ready to face the scorn and disgust from others who don't value the Avengers as heroes?

"You know, we're not due back for another two hours. Why not we stay here a little longer? In fact, I want to know more about the family," Tony declare, lifting the Louds from their depress thoughts of their brother. Luna sports a large grin on her face.

"I could whip out some wicked tunes from AC/DC, Mr. Stark!" The rockstar immediately ran up stairs to get her guitar. Luan follow through, preparing to impress the guests.

"Not before I introduce them to Mr. Coconut! He's been Starking mad to meet Iron Man!"

"Allow me to introduce Mr. Stark my idea involving his suits!" Lisa ran up as well. Suddenly, the rest of the sisters charge up the stairs to show Mr. Stark what they got. The three adults are left with their mouths wide open while the Loud parents gave them sheepishly grins.

"Our girls really love ya, Mr. Stark," Lynn Sr. admitted. "But me and Rita are thrilled to hear stories from The Avengers. You know, I, myself, am a Captain American fan when I was Lincoln's age," The chief bragged, not seeing his wife's eyes grew wide as she knows what he is planning to do.

"But shouldn't we let the girls go first, dear," Rita said, putting on a fake smile to not let her husband show them his collection. Pepper and Happy could heard the yelling going on upstairs while Tony flinch at the commotion.

"Jeez kid, how do you deal with it?" He asked Lincoln, who merely shrugged and reply it happens all the time.

Seeing the look at his mentor's face, Peter commented "You're going to love them, Mr. Stark," The stampede came down the stairs and Tony is facing the the nine large fan girl smiles of the Loud sisters, making him tense a bit.

This could take a while, Tony mentally said, just as Lori and Leni prepare a little show for their guests.

I'm not finished with the chapter of The Loud Without Fear. I was sick on Saturday because of this horrible climate. It's sunny and it's cold, repeat and repeat. I'll have the chapter up on Friday. Lincoln is part of the Avengers. From one review, someone mention Italy. I think that's a great place. I'll see you all on The Loud Without Fear. NiteOwl18 out. Again, thank you, Mr. Lee and rest in peace.