A/N Hi, I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and I hope this will entertain you.
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Marvel's Avengers and Inuyasha
Chapter 8
"Dad?" Kagome called and dropped her bag in their living room.
"Hey Princess," Tony smiled walking into the room. "How did your assignment go?" he asked a bit awkwardly.
"It went well, thank you," she smiled pulling her hair free of the hair tie.
"That's good," he said, clapping his hands together.
" Dad," Kagome sighed, looking at him with a pointed look. "Look, I know this is awkward," she said thinking of the right word.
"Well my little Princess, just came home from an assignment that the Lord knows what. Oh, also you have been alive for 500 years. What's weird?" He asked in a sarcastic tone.
"Dad, I know it's hard to adjust. It took mama a while to adjust," she sighed leaning on the couch. "Do you want to talk about the assignment I just completed?" She asked curiously.
"Sure," he sighed, wiping his hands. "Where did you go this time?" He asked sitting down.
"Well, I went to Petersburg," she smiled, going to pour herself a drink. "A rogue wolf demon was kidnapping maidens from small poor towns. He was planning to make a harem of sorts with them. Since he was kicked out of his pack for attacking a pack member. I went and took care of him," she sighed downing her drink. "It took me a while because I was teaching him a very memorable lesson," shes smirked, with a glint in her eyes.
"That sounds like fun," Tony smirked, sharing the glint in her eyes. "Where is he now?" Tony asked curiously.
"In prison awaiting judgment," she shrugged, finishing her drink. "He will probably be executed, if not sealed away at the very least," she sighed.
"Why are you not there to oversee the trial?" Tony asked curiously.
"Oh, to see my Dad," she smiled at him.
"Aw, you warm my arc reactor," he feigned swooning.
"Also, to plan a family dinner of sorts," she shrugged, moving to put her drink in the sink.
"Say what?" Tony asked, confused.
"Shippo wishes to meet his Grandpa," she smirked up at him as she washed her glass.
"Ugh, please," he groaned aloud. " do not call me that. I am far too young and good looking to be called grandpa," he shivered in disgust. Kagome giggled at his antics.
"Sorry Dad, but you are," she giggled. "He will be here this evening, Pepper and Steve will be here too," she smiled, drying the glass.
"Why is Captain coming?" Tony asked annoyed.
"Because Shippo wants to meet the man that is dating his beloved Mother," she shrugged.
"Still trying to figure out what you see in him," Tony grumbled, crossing his arms.
"Dad, if anything you should be happy. I am dating an honorable man," she smiled leaning on the counter.
"So, he is dating my little girl. He is not worthy," he whined crossing his arms.
"You think no one is worthy," she sighed walking around the counter. "Dad, I like Steve, and he makes me happy. Is that not enough?" She asked, tilting her head to the side. Tony looked into her sapphire eyes, as she made them sparkle.
"Not the cutie pie look," he whined. "Fine," he sighed in defeat. Kagome's face bloomed into a blinding smile. She twirled on one foot and skipped away. "For someone 518 years old, you still use the same tricks from when you were 5," he called after her. Kagome looked over her shoulder smiling brilliantly.
"Of course, because they still work," she smiled, skipping out of the room. She grabbed her bag on the way out to her room. Tony sighed in exhaustion and dread. He was not looking forward to tonight's dinner.
"Hi Sesh," Kagome smiled sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Hello," he nodded in agreement. "The wolf has been dealt with his punishment. He shall be sealed away for the next 600 years," he notified her. Kagome nodded in agreement. "Your kid is coming over for dinner?" he asks, smirking a bit.
"Yes, stop smirking," she sighed, her head bowed. "This is going to end badly," she sighed leaning her cheek onto the palm.
"I am glad, I am not the only one to think that. Though I should find it quite entertaining," Sesshomaru smirked.
"I know you do, and that's why I said, stop smirking," she sighed.
"Mistress Kagome, I am inquired to ask what should be prepared for dinner," JARVIS said over the speakers.
"I am cooking tonight, so whatever Tony and/or Pepper has planned. Please cancel them," she instructed kindly. "You heard that ?" Kagome asked, smiling at Sesshomaru.
"Yes Miko, till next time," he nodded, cutting the feed. Kagome sighed, before stretching a bit.
"JARVIS?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, Mistress Kagome?" he asked curiously.
"Delete my conversation I had just now. I know Dad had you record it," she said with a pensive smile.
"Yes, right away," JARVIS complied quickly.
"You will never change," Kagome sighed walking out of her room.
A few hours later, Tony came to the dining room from his room. He changed into a pair of worn-out jeans, a graphic t-shirt, and a casual suit jacket. He looked around seeing a bunch of food fit for a family endeavor. It was a basic American dinner. Pasta, salad, fried chicken, and a variety of sides.
"It looks great," Tony hummed eyeballing the table.
"I hope so," Kagome sighed exiting the kitchen with a few bottles of wine. "It took several hours to cook it," she smiled, placing the bottles scattered along with the table. "Shippo and Steve should be here any minute. Pepper is in the living room relaxing," Kagome listed. She was wearing a pink apron, with her outfit below it. The outfit was a mock neck emerald silk top and a black denim mini shirt.
"Thanks, Princess," he smiled gratefully heading for the living room. Kagome sighed exasperated, returning to her task.
"Hey," Pepper smiled as Tony sat beside her.
"Hey," he smiled leaning down and kissed her.
"Kagome told me you were struggling," pepper said in thought.
"Struggling?" Tony asked, confused.
"Her history," she said in thought.
"Oh," he trailed off in thought. "What am I supposed to do? My sweet little princess is a legendary warrior Miko Princess. That goes galavanting off to save us all from rogue demons," he ranted quietly.
"Tony she can handle it. Her being able to fight the youki that go rogue, her impressive negotiating skills, a clear head, and her strength of will. It is all testaments to you or how you raised her. She is this powerful independent woman because you and her mother had raised a pretty princess into a legend. So just think about it this way. You call yourself a genius, but she is your greatest creation, " Pepper lectured sternly. Tony sat there in thought and processed through it all. He knew she was right and understood it, but it still felt awkward.
"Sir Mr. Shippo is here," JARVIS notified him. Tony sent Pepper an alarmed look, but she made him calm down.
"Let him up," he notified him. A few moments later the elevator pinged. A young man that appeared to be in his early twenties, with emerald green eyes, auburn hair walked into the room. He stood at a good 6ft tall and lean muscular build. His high cheekbones were defined by his smirking face. His skin was a light tan that lightened his emerald eyes.
"Shippo?" Kagome asked excitedly. She peeped into the room and beamed at the sight of her son. "Shippo," she cheered, wiping her hands. She came over and pulled him into a tight hug."How are you? Been eating right? Not working too hard?" she fretted over him.
"Mama," Shippo smiled hugging her back. "I am completely fine, healthy, and strong," he smirked mischievously.
"Yeah, yeah," Kagome sighed, getting the message. "I am still your mother. I am going to fret," she smiled lightly pinching his cheek affectionately.
"I know mama," Shippo sighed but smiled softly to her.
"By the way, " she said, stepping back looking at his white button-down and black jean form. " Why is your glamour up? We are all family here," she smiled warmly.
"Didn't want to give Gramps a heart attack," Shippo smirked. Kagome sighed exhausted, before giggling.
"Just remove it and come meet my Dad and his girlfriend," she smiled warmly. A puff of smoke appeared around the man. What stood in his place was a young 15-year-old looking boy. His previous short hair went to his hip and held up in a high ponytail. His hair also became a vibrant red, that was inhumanly natural. His ears pointed, and a set of 5 fox tails appeared behind him. His eyes are still the same as his glamour.
"There's my little boy, " Kagome cooed over him. She began petting his hair gently and cooing at him.
"Mama," he whined in protest. " I am no longer a baby kit," he whined at his mother's affection.
While this entire moment took place, Tony stood there in shock. Seeing his little Princess act like a mother to this young man was weird enough. But the transformation questioned all forms of science he knew. Also, this kid reminded him of him.
"Mama, why is your glamour up?" Shippo suddenly asked breaking Tony's train of thought.
"Honey, you know why, "she giggled.
"Sweetie, this is a safe environment. You don't need glamour," Pepper said softly.
"I am more concerned about Dad's reaction," she sighed.
"I mean Sesshomaru was pissed you didn't release it during the invasion," Shippo shrugged.
"Same reasons," Kagome smiled, shrugging.
"Kags, I am fine, I want to see what you look like now," he said, swallowing the lump.
"Ok," she shrugged. A mist swirled around her. When it cleared, Kagome was still there. But it was not her at the same time.
Her hair was longer and fuller. Her figure became fitter and curvier. Upon her forehead was her mark. She looked like a supermodel.
"Wow, Kagome you look great," Pepper cheered coming over hugging her. Tony was in a slight shock at the changes of his only daughter.
"Thank you, Pepper," Kagome smiled warmly. "Pepper this is my son Shippo," she introduced her to Shippo. "Ship, this Pepper is my father's girlfriend," she introduced him.
"Hello, it's a pleasure to finally meet you," Pepper smiled offering her hand for him to shake.
"Yes it is," he smiled charmingly. Pepper slightly swooned at the amount of charm thrown her way.
"Shippo, stop," Kagome said in a warning tone.
"Whatever do you mean Mama?" Shippo asked innocently.
"You know what," she said, giving him a pointed look.
"What?" Pepper asked her, dazed slightly.
"Shippo is a kitsune. He has the art of seduction. If he flares his aura a certain way, he can charm any non pack member alive," she sighed exhaustedly.
"Oh," Pepper said, sending the kitsune a pointed look. Shippo shrugged, holding his hands up in surrender.
"I am a trickster, and charmer by nature," he smiled sweetly.
"Oh, I know that," Kagome sassed. "Shippo this is Tony, my dad, and your grandpa," she smiled pointing to her dad. "Dad this is your grandson, Shippo," she smiled radiantly to her dad. That broke Tony from his shock and looked at Shippo.
"Hey kid," he smiled slyly offering his hand.
"Nice to meet ya, Gramps" he smirked, shaking his hand.
"Hm, tell me a bit about yourself," Tony said, leading him to the living room.
"Pepper give me a hand?" Kagome asked curiously. Pepper nodded following her to the dining room. "Sorry, I want them to bond without distractions," she sighed.
"Don't worry dear, I get it," Pepper smiled. They began setting plates. Shippo and Tony soon came into the dining room with grins.
"Hey honey, Shippo and I are going to my lab. I think he can help with some inventions," Tony smiled, slapping SHippo on the shoulder.
"Really?" Kagome asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah, and he can help with things," Shippo smiled innocently.
"Is it me Pepper, or is that smile too innocent?" Kagome asked, looking at Pepper.
"It is," she nodded agreeing with her findings.
"What are you up too?" Kagome asked with a pointed look.
"Nothing, the two males chimed in sync. Kagome's eyes narrowed more at them.
"If I have to clean it up, it happens to me or I have to hear about it. I am coming for your collective asses," she threatened.
"Ok," they chimed, waltzing out the room.
"You trust those two alone?" Pepper asked curiously.
"Not as far as I can throw them," Kagome sighed moving to the living room. Pepper was following her in the toe. "But as long as it doesn't it happens with me I am fine," Kagome shrugged. At that moment they heard a poof of smoke.
"It works," they heard the boys cheer.
"I am not going to ask," Kagome sighed. Pepper giggled at the antics, till they heard a very loud boom.
"Now I don't want to know," Pepper said in fear. Kagome nodded in agreement.
"Mistress Kagome, Steve Rogers is here," JARVIS notified her. Kagome beamed rushing to the elevator. As it pinged, Kagome was there. Steve came off as the doors opened. He was in a nice blue button-down shirt and black slacks.
He saw Kagome's beaming face as he got off. Though the sight of her in her true form and an apron caught him off guard for a second.
"Steve," she cheered, jumping into his arms. That broke his train of thought and imagination of them as a married couple and other things.
"Hey Kags," he smiled hugging her close.
"Thank you for coming," she smiled, pulling back slightly.
"No thanks needed. I want to meet your son," Steve smiled. Kagome beamed leaning up to kiss him. Steve smiled down at her and leaned forward and kissed her gently.
"Incoming," they heard Shippo yell out. The couple broke the kiss and looked behind Kagome. A rocket that appeared to be a carrot flying at them. Kagome turned to face the rocket head-on. She held her hand out, a pink sphere appearing around them. The carrot made an impact on releasing a powder. Once the powder was completely gone from the air, kagome lowered the shield. Pepper piped over the edge of the couch, she dukes under for protection. She sighed with relief, her eyes closed. When they opened up, they were ablaze.
"DAD!" she yelled out angered. "SHIPPO HIGURASHI!" she roared. Steve looked on in shock and Pepper merely smirked at her spot.
"Hi honey," Tony said sheepishly. He walked into the area and spotted Steve behind Kagome. "Captain," he nodded to him.
"Explain this," Kagome ordered pointing to the rocket and powder. Her hands were on her hips tapping her foot.
"Oh well, I and the kid were just bonding," he smiled his half-smile. Kagome merely raised her eyebrow in expectation. "His fox magic and knowledge on techniques are invaluable," he shrugged nonchalantly.
"Oh really?" She asked pointedly.
"Hey Gramps," shippo cheered. "Did you get the Carrot itch powder rocket," he began to ask but trailed off. His eyes widened at the sight of his pensive mother. "Oh Hi mama, my doesn't this light flatter your complexion," he tried complimenting.
"SHippo, dad…." she said sternly. For the next 20 minutes, Kagome stood above her father and son lecturing them.
"Here you go, Captain," Pepper smiled, giving him a glass of wine. Steve was standing there shocked by watching the scene before him. "You get used to it," she sighed as he took the drink.
"It's just this," he said pointing to the scene before them. "Both explains things, and raise so many questions," he smiled.
"No, will you do this again?" She asked her hands upon her hips.
"Never again," the duo said terrified, shaking and nodding their heads.
"Good, now come on, dinner," she smiled softly, turning to remove her apron. Steve came over and offered his arm to her, she took and was allowed to be escorted to the dining room.
"How about next time we try a stuffed animal," Shippo said as soon as Kagome was gone.
"Oh yes," Tony said excitedly. Pepper sighed, shaking her head in defeat.
"A match made in prank heaven," she sighed going into the dining room.
Soon the group was eating quietly.
"Hm, Shippo, tell me. How was your last mission? Kagome told me, you were in Egypt," Pepper said, clearing her throat. She was attempting to break the ice.
"Great," he beamed. "The Scorpion was so much fun to hunt and slay," he smirked predatorily.
"I saw the report," Kagome smiled, swirling her wine. "You roasted it, and brought it back served," she smirked over at him.
"Of course mama, it's a delicacy," Shippo laughed wholeheartedly. "Like you have any room to talk" he smirked. Everyone looked to the woman in question who had a shocked look.
"I don't know what you're talking about," she said looking to the side suspiciously. Steve looked at her curiously, while Tony had a smirk on his face.
"Oh, my darling daughter, what did you do?" he asked mischievously.
"Nothing," she said, placing her glass down. She began eating her food.
"Nothing?" Shippo asked with a raised eyebrow. "Mama, he appeared inches from death, and most of his body was burned from your powers. Not to mention," he continued to describe.
"That's enough Shippo," Kagome interrupted quickly. "He was kidnapping girls and planning to force them into mating. Whatever I did to him was justified," she said, closing her eyes. Tony and Steve looked at each other alarmed.
"Ehm," Steve said, clearing his throat. "So tell us Shippo, how did you meet Kagome?" Steve asked curiously.
"Oh, I tried to steal the jewel shards from her. Because the Thunder Demon Tribe killed my father for his," Shippo smiled nonchalantly. "Best choice ever," he cheered.
"Indeed," she smiled warmly. "I never would have found and had my little kit," she cooed lovingly to Shippo. "Speaking of, Darling, corner of your mouth," she said warmly. Shippo took a napkin and wiped it off.
"So Steve, you're dating my mama, right?" Shippo asked curiously.
"Yes, for the past 3 months?" Steve asked, looking at said girlfriend beside him.
"Yup," she nodded in agreement.
"Does that mean you're my new daddy?" Shippo asked, tilting his head. This caused Tony to do a spit check. Pepper dropped her fork in shock. While Steve's jaw hit the ground in shock.
"Shippo," Kagome snapped at him.
"What? It's an honest question," Shippo whined and feigned innocence.
"That is inappropriate," she sighed.
"Uh, for now, you can just call me Steve," Steve said awkwardly.
"Whatever floats your boat," Shippo shrugged. Kagome sighed in exasperation.
"My next question," Shippo smiled. "Have you gotten my mama in bed yet?" Shippo asked cheerfully. Kagome banged her head on the table in defeat.
Kagome was now standing on the balcony looking over the city. Dinner was an event to remember. Between Shippo's embarrassing questions, her Father's snide comments, and Pepper's attempts to defuse situations. Kagome sighed in exhaustion.
"I thought, I might find you out here," she heard steve say behind her. She looked around to him standing in the doorway. The light from inside shining behind him, and him smiling at her. "Everything ok?" he asked, moving forward to her.
"Yeah, just dinner was….. eventful," she sighed, allowing herself to be pulled against his chest.
"That is certainly a word I would use to describe it," he smiled holding her close. He was thinking about the Pirate highjacking of S.H.I.E.L.D's ship.
"What about you?" Kagome asked, pulling back slightly. She looked at him curiously tilting her head.
"What do you mean?" he asked to feign nonchalantly. Kagome's eyes narrowed at him, with a very pointed look. "Can't get anything past you can I?" he sighed exasperatedly.
"Nope," she smiled at him. "Now what is bothering you?" she asked curiously. Steve sighed and moved to the railing. He leaned on it looking out over the city. Kagome moved to stand beside him, mirroring his position.
"Furry," he sighed. He then described his mission rescue, Furry having Nat on an intel retrieval, and the airships. "I don't know what to do," he sighed.
"Hm, well the airships are one thing. I have to agree with you. They are wrong and do not inspire confidence," Kagome sighed, turning her back to the city. "As for Furry, he has always been like that. I never trusted him as far as Pepper can throw him," she sighed.
"I thought the phrase was, as far as I can throw him?" Steve asked curiously, looking at her.
"True, but if I do the throwing it is very far," she shrugged, smiling teasingly. "Nat is just doing as she is told. So don't hold it much against her," she smiled. "Furry means well, but is very dense," she smiled warmly. "also coming from someone that had also lived during your time. This era is very different, yet still the same. It's the same for every era. Same issues, similar mistakes. But this world is still beautiful, and the people are still free and happy, " she smiled. "Look, I can't tell you to leave. That is your choice all your own," she said softly. "But if you do, Sesshomaru would not be opposed to you joining our group. I mean your an honorary pack member now. Also, it's not exactly a military endeavor, but we save people both humans and others," she smiled over her shoulder.
"I will think about it," Steve smiled at her. "Thank you Kags," he smiled standing up straight. "Where would I be without you?" he asked, pulling her against her chest.
"Hm, off agonizing about the glory days?" she asked to smirk. Steve chuckled leaning down and capturing her lips. The kiss though was cut short by a very loud boom and the explosion of color in the window.
"DAD! SHIPPO!" Kagome yelled out. Steve merely chuckled watching his girlfriend march back into the penthouse. He did not know where he would be without his Kagome. She just understood him and was fierce as he is beautiful.
He then winced as he heard the pair of males cry out in pain.
A/N Sorry about not updating for a time. But I became super busy on Father's Day. I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying themselves. Please review. Thank you one and all! Till next time!
