Spiderman stared at the photo and the note. Fear seized his heart as he played that day over and over in his head. Silently chastising himself for not checking to see if there were any cameras. Looking up at the two men, he saw them staring at him with curious expressions.

Taking a deep breath, Spiderman squared his shoulders and nodded. "Fine. I'll help you."

The men looked at each other, shocked for a second before Tony narrowed his eyes at him. "Yeah, why's that?"

Shrugging his shoulders the boy replied, "Change of heart."

"Right. What's in the folder?"

"Nothing."

"Sure about that?"

Captain America saw the younger boy tense up. "It's fine, you don't have to tell us. We won't ask about it anymore. Right Tony?"

"Speak for yourself, Spangles."

The man in the red, white and blue turned to the scientist and lowered his voice. Had it not been for his super hearing, Spiderman wouldn't have been able to hear what was said.

"We need his help. He already doesn't trust us. If we keep asking about the folder, then-"

"I get it. I'm not stupid." Tony snapped.

"I never said you were."

Taking a deep breath, Tony looked over the other man's shoulder. "Kid come here," he called. When he didn't move the older man rolled his eyes. "I'm not gonna kill you. Now come here."

Seconds passed before the boy walked over. Once he was within arms length, Tony stared at him from head to toe as if he were silently measuring his qualifications. "We're going back to the compound, and your coming with us."

"Wait you mean like now?"

"Obviously. Is that a problem?"

"No, I just–well the thing is–I kinda have something to do first."

"What?"

"Um–I can't tell you." The image of his aunt's grave burned in his brain leaving behind a lump in his throat.

Tony narrowed his eyes before they rolled. "I'll be waiting on the roof of the old Avengers tower. You show up there when you get done doing whatever it is that you do."

"Why would I need to–"

"Do you know where the compound is?"

"No."

"Exactly."

Spiderman nodded. Captain America turned to him and gave him a small smile. "Thanks son."

"I'm not your son," Spiderman said instantly. The older man nodded before offering up an apology. Tony stepped back into his suit and allowed for the metal to close around him, taking him from regular Tony Stark to Iron Man in only a few seconds.

"Old tower kid. Don't keep me waiting long. My fiance is back in town, if you know what I mean." It was Captain Americas turn to roll his eyes.

"Tony not in front of the kid," he chastised. Spiderman frowned at that.

The metal man snorted. "I'm sure the kid go to a school. Besides kids today appear to be having babies at the age of two. I'm sure he's heard worse."

"Still."

"Alright. Go do whatever it is that you are going to do. Remember old tower." With that his suit took to the sky leaving Spiderman and Captain America alone. When the older man turned to him, Spiderman said the first words that flew out of his mouth.

"Is it true that you and the other Avengers were pardoned?"

The captain froze before nodding. "Yes."

The kid nodded before turning to the edge of the roof and throwing himself off of it. He circled the area for a bit to make sure that nobody was watching before he jumped down into the tunnels allowing for the darkness to engulf him.

Slowly his eyes adjusted as he made his way to the light. When he broke through, he slowed to a stop. Laying on the ground was Savannah and her brothers. All sleeping closely together, allowing for their body heat to warm the others. He crept over softly before placing a hand on her shoulder. Shaking her softly, he waited for her to open her eyes.

"Spiderman? What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"Shhh. No everything is fine. I just came to tell you I might not be around for a while." She sat up at that before untangling herself from her brothers. He helped her up before they walked a little ways away.

"Why did something happen? Did the police almost catch you?"

"No, I honestly think they are giving up," he said with a chuckle.

"Then what?"

"I got a visit from Captain America and Iron Man. They want me to help them find someone."

"Who?"

"Peter Parker."

She stared at him for a moment before a light giggle escaped her lips. "So you have to go help the Avengers find yourself?"

"Basically."

"How are you going to do that?"

Spiderman didn't respond for a second, as he seemed to think about it. Finally after the sounds of snoring became loud, he gave her an answer. "I'm going to lead them on a wild goose chase until I can trust that their intentions are good."

She nodded at that. "You also need to see what they know about A1."

Shaking his head he responded, "I can't worry about that right now. I need to keep Peter-myself-safe. I need to figure out what they want with him."

"You need to do both."

"No-"

"Yes, you deserve a family Peter and if they can point you in the right direction then all the better. Make them help you. It's only fair."

He stared into her eyes from behind the mask and saw a look of determination. "Fine."

A smile of victory graced her face.

"Will you guys be fine without me for a couple of days?"

"Yeah, if needed, I can sneak to a store and steal something at night."

"Okay, just remember to remain hidden."

She nodded before she started sucking on her bottom lip. Then without notice she launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around his waist. "Be careful."

"Always."

They stayed like that for a moment before pulling away. "Get some sleep."

She nodded and watched as he walked away. "Be careful," she called to him.

His light laughter filled the tunnel. "Go to sleep Savannah."


Spiderman stood in front of May's grave, tombstone. It's grey Stony structure did nothing to ease his racing mind.

"I know it's stupid, May but I don't have a choice. It's either that or get arrested. If I get arrested then I can't look after Savannah and her brothers." The wind blew as if she were responding. Only problem is, he didn't know what she was saying.

The wind blew again causing a sound to travel to him. It was the sound of rustling leaves to his left and the sudden tingle of his spidey senses that told him he was being watched.

Glancing up, he half expected to see an Avenger but was supposed to see the same woman from the other day. The one who chased him and Sarah out of the cemetery. She stood a few feet away staring at him from behind a pair of sunglasses. A hood was pulled up over her head as she turned it slightly from side to side as if she were surveying the area. Turning her head back to him, she took a step forward. Spiderman took a step back causing her to stop.

Holding up a hand, she spoke in a soft tone. "Please. I need help."

The three words made the boy in red and blue freeze. Sensing that she had his attention, she came forward slowly until she was a few feet in front of him. Glancing around once more, she took off the sunglasses and looked at him.

Spiderman froze, or rather the boy underneath. The pair of brown eyes that gazed at his mask, sent a shockwave through him. The woman before him looked slightly older than the one in the picture that was safely tucked away. Her gaze softened as the silence between them grew.

"You know who I am?" She asked quietly. Spiderman nodded. "My name is Vanessa Foster. I need your help finding my son. His name is Peter Parker."