Hello my peeps!

So here we go again! Another new chapter and now we get to met some new and old friends! Along with making a few new allies, ones that will relate later to the "Avengers Arc". Something i'm sure many are looking forward to reading. Believe me, i would love nothing more then to skip and jump to it, but to keep this story on the rails and have things happen, the way i want to do it, we have to follow a certain chain of events to do so.

One being, that the Avengers will be more then six people and it's not just Xero joining them.

A whole lot of things are going to change during the Avengers Arc, with some key parts staying the same, like Loki getting caught and his or should i rather say, Thanos's army invading NY.

Also does anyone have any thoughts on what the chapter for "The Battle Of New York" should be, other then that? I already have one of the fans cast me an idea for the chapter name, they called it "A Day's War". This was casted to me by emiyaryo.

Very nice guy and if i'm not wrong, one of my very first supporters for this story and since it was an interesting idea, i'd like to hear everyone else's thoughts on the coming Avenger Arc. Cause truth be told, i originally planned to call it "The Battle For New York" but since emiyaryo, had gone and put the idea in my head, i very much want to hear more thoughts on it.

So, if you all be so kind, as to lend me some of you're thoughts on what the Chapter title for the Battle Of New York should be, that be great.

As i already planned on what the chapters will entitle, i just don't have a very good title for the chapter. But that's all i'm going to say on that, might change my mind later, might not, well just have to wait and see otherwise. So as always i don't own Marvel or Fate.

So please read, review "What the fuc-BOOM"

Chapter 9: Old Friends

"I have lived a life, surrounded by heroes. We signed up to help people and save those who cannot protect or save themselves. But we only end up losing each other in the end. It's a cruse for heroes, to get close to good people and have them taken away because of our own failure's. It's our cruse, our own short sightedness is what costs us those we love. We've all suffered losses, never lose sight of it. Never lose sight of why we fight."

Morgan Le Fay, a five star, Grand Caster class Servant, sat inside her own personal room inside Stark Tower, silently wiping a lone tear form her eye. Gods above, she hated that vision about her master, his words holding nothing but truth to them.

One of the many reasons why she could never be a hero, like her sister, Artoria.

Being a hero is one of the most selfless things a person can do or at the very least, being a TRUE hero means you're being selfless. As a true hero is required to sacrifice everything in order to help those who can't help themselves and in many cases, even their own friends or families.

Sometimes both.

Actually check that, most of the time, it's both as friends and families go hand in hand.

Being a hero isn't a job but a responsibility. One that is chosen by those who chose to pick up the mantle of "Hero" and once you do so, you can never go back to being who you once were.

Artoria's death was proof of that, as she had to kill her only child to stop Mordred form destroying the though it was far too late to save Camelot, Artoria couldn't allow Mordred's angry hurt anyone else. She became the prefect King and in return, she was stripped of her humanity and emotions. Artoria had merely set up the dominoes up with her actions(Or inactions, depending on how you view it) and all Morgan did, was knock them down.

By using her Artoria's "son" and her only child, against the king.

Looking back, Morgan couldn't help but feel shame for her actions and wished she could turn back the clock. Sadly however, not even a Grand Caster Servant like herself, could do such a thing. All she could do, was move forward and hope with the help of her master, make amends for what she's done. After all, actions speak louder then words, as the modern saying went.

Speaking of said master, he and his father were out and about on the city.

Not too long ago her master, Pepper and Tony, along with a couple of Servants left Stark Tower to get her master some items he required, along some clothing as well. Morgan had elected to stay behind, saying she wanted to help Leo with setting up her workshop and fit the tower out, to allow the Servants to be in physical form and not have to rely on Xero's mana. Given that Stark Tower was only built a couple of weeks ago, all the Caster class Servants were gunning for their own personal, little spaces to make their own workshops in.

Along with making some adjustments, making it similar to how Chaldea's structure.

Tony didn't mind, the Tower had over a hundred floors, with numerous rooms in each one, so they could go wild. Most floor's were purely R&D and others meant for new development's. So the elder Stark was more then happy to let them have their own personal spaces.

Morgan knew why Tony was doing it. Because he wanted the chance to support his son. The more a Caster is able to practice and develop their craft, the more helpful they are to their master. Meaning, Xero would be safer, so Tony was all for it. Despite having know each other for, at best two days, Morgan can see the bond forming between the two.

A small bond sure, but it was growing and that bond formed between the two, when they first spoke to each other in the hospital. However that bond needed time to grow and form, making it stronger, as despite how fast they bonded these types of things need time to grow and form. The bond growing between Xero and Tony, if allowed to grow, would become unbreakable, unshakable. Something that no matter what happens, no matter how much life puts pressure on it or even their clashing ideals, well clash, it wouldn't break.

No matter what.

But in the stage it was in now, it was very vulnerable. If there was any doubt, hate or distrust build between the two, the bond wouldn't become what it's meant to become. She knew this and Morgan, along with every other Servant old and new, were prepared to do whatever it took, to protect that growing bond between the son and father.

It was for this reason, Morgan had hold off telling her master about her recent revelation. For one, it was mostly nothing more then just a theory and really, he just found his father, found family he never knew he had. He's already has enough on his plate, without her adding to that weight on a mere hutch alone.

What she needed, was concrete evidence to support her theory. Until then, she keep her theory to herself.

For a while now, the legendary witch had been thinking over her master. Many things, and one of them was his magic signature and his family's history. Xero was her very first master, the first person to ever be able to summon her form the Throne Of Heroes.

She admit, upon begin summoned, she very much felt draw to Xero. Originally, she thought it was nothing more then his own natural charisma. Her master had that in spades and wasn't that much of a surprise, to see him draw so many people in, herself included.

However she soon realized that is wasn't that.

While Morgan never really thought of it too much during the Chaldea Quest, even if they were nearing the end, they were too busy trying to save the world and all. However, now that they had the time and the most trouble they had to deal with, were huge criminal rings of either terrorist or sex traffickers. Most of who, had fallen to her master's or her comrades blades with ease.

But every time he used any type of magic spell, Morgan felt something...familiar.

But why, is the question.

What was it about his magic, one that drew her's in, as if welcoming an old friend? The answer, in which she sought, would it also explain how he was able to summon damn near EVERY alternative version of Artoria. No one master would be able to summon the STRONGEST Saber in the world by pure luck alone, let alone the many different versions of her. So how could he do it?

How did he get so lucky, in summoning the many versions of Artoria? Thinking it over, with many different theories, Morgan could only come up with one that made the most sense but was also the most wildest of them all. The most logical and most wildest conclusion she could come up with is that someway, somehow, Xero was her descendant.

It was this thought, that made Morgan bit her thumb nail.

But how?

How can that be?

Did Artoria have more children, ones even SHE didn't know about? Or did Mordred have a little more "Fun" and just simply not tell her?

An unknown brother or sister perhaps?

A distant cousin?

Or maybe something else entirely, she did not known.

So many questions and no answers. Morgan sighed, as she got up. She needed to talk to Da Vinic about this, maybe she be able to shed some light on this new revelation. Out of all her theories, that made the most sense and if anyone could help her unravel the truth, it be the genius herself.

"Hopefully."

Morgan thought to herself, while feeling a shiver run up her spine. She'll tell her master about the visions and her little revelation after his birthday. He had more then earned his time to be happy, because things would get even more complicated. Though one thing she definitely needed to talk to the Caster genius about was her darkest vision. The one where her master, in armor was fighting that big, purple titan.

The one, her vision that was the road to the "Infinity War"

The one with the golden gauntlet.

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"Are you sure? I can-"

"It's fine Abby, i don't mind at all."

"Well...if you're sure."

"I am, don't worry about it."

Let it be known, some Servants loved hugs and or head pats.

Or both.

Most of the time, it's both.

A fact Xero had learned very well, with his own Servants and knew that hugs were often a way to ensure nothing to chaotic happened. Others tend to always want a pat on the head, as a reward for a job well done. Some of his Servants were both, loved and touched deprived. As such he was often subjugation to bouts of random affection.

Not that he minded, as their master, he accepted that was part of the contract and learned to live with it. Even going out of his way, to ensure they knew, he loved them and gave them what they wanted the most.

The first Servant that came to mind, when it came to random bouts of needing hugs, would be Fran aka Frankenstein, a four star Berseker. Though, when you look at her past and history, it should come as no surprise the girl loved hugs. Cause in point, she often approached him form behind and wordless and out right lifted him straight off the ground when she hugged him.

Damn near breaking his back in the process.

Which was no real surprise, girl's a Berseker for a VERY good reason, despite the height difference between the two. The point is, Fran loves hugs and Xero couldn't find it in himself to deny her them.

Not with all she'd been through.

The next Servant that loved hugs and being praised is surprise, surprise, Mordred. It was a price of both age and insecurity, that the heir of Camelot wanted to be praised but didn't at the same time. Yeah, the girl was very complicated when it came to her emotions and often ended up yelling at Xero. Much like Jeanne D'Alter or Jean.

Despite this, he made it a point to tell Mordred she did a good job. Again, despite going redder then a tomato and yelling at him to "Don't embarrass me master" she always has a huge smile on her face afterword. He'd even go so far as to say, Mordred fought better when he praised her.

No matter how much it embarrassed her otherwise.

The poor Saber had never been praised when she was alive and as such, she didn't know how to handle compliments very well. But since reconnecting with her "Father" and to a certain extent, her mother, she was getting better. Better at controlling her emotions and her reactions, but she was still prone to outbursts and not handling compliments well.

But she is getting better.

Next Servant that was a regular hugger, is Jack. Despite looking like she was 13 or 14, the Assassin had the mentally of a five year old. That is, not to say she isn't observant and sneaky, she was just childish at most of the time. Given the fact her very being itself, was made up of the aborted souls of dead children, who never had a chance at life, it wasn't that big of a surprise. So it wasn't too surprising to anyone who knew her that Jack often became a heat-seeking missile that was aimed at him a lot of times.

Including wanting lots of hugs and kiss's form her "Mommy".

Out of all the Servants in his Deck, Jack was one of his most traumatized one and with good reason too. It was one of the reasons, why he spoiled Jack senseless at times, simply cause the poor girl has felt nothing but pain and hate all the time she was alive. Much like Fran, while one was created by a deranged asshole, the other was born of soul aborted children.

So yeah, even though she's only been with him for nearly a year, he'd spoiled the girl senseless and he dared anyone to contradicted him otherwise. She also loved head pats as well, so Xero made sure to give Jack plenty of those as well. At times, he'd even try to keep her form seeing some of the more darker things the world had to offer, even though he knew, she seen her fair share.

But he couldn't.

After all, she IS a five star Assassin and she didn't get the name,"Jack The Ripper" for shits and giggles. He had put her skills to very good use, in killing those who had used flesh as means for trade.

Scum bags.

So Xero did his best, to give the girl the love she so desperately wanted and very much needed. He also did what he could, to steer her in the right direction and give the Assassin a good set of morals. Plus she had done her fair share of work and she earned it.

Naturally it had nothing to do with the fact, if she doesn't get enough love and affection, the girl will go on a major killing spree. Butchering and ripping apart anyone and everyone in an effort to gain "Mother's" approval. Yep, it had absolutely nothing to do with that fact, really it didn't.

No, really it didn't.

At all.

Moving on!

The point is, many Servant's reactions and bond levels can be either broken or improved by a show of affection. A Servant gains the most power, form the bond level with their master. Which is one of the many reasons, Xero was letting Abby tag along with him and his newly found father. Despite being one of his most powerful Servants, Xero carried the doll like girl around.

No, he literally carried the small blonde in his arms. Holding the girl by her hips, Abigail Williams The Key To The Gate. A five star Foreigner class Servant, had loped her short arms around his neck. Abigail or Abby, as she preferred to be called looked to be a twelve year old, blue eyed, blonde girl. She wore a simple black, old fashion dress that covered her form her neck to her knee's, with a white old fashion panty hose and black heels.

Xero himself was wearing, what he had on the day before he was admitted to the hospital, a week ago. Medea having fixed up his clothes and his long hair was tied in a pony tail. Tony had traded his PJ's for a similar black business suit, with orange sun glass.

It was such a cute sight, with Xero carrying Abby. One could easily mistaken the two for siblings. The older brother, carrying the cute and shy little sister around, as she shyly hide her head in the croak of his neck was such an adorable sight.

Even more so, when the girl asked him if he was alright with carrying her everywhere. This caused Xero to reassure her, making the small blonde beam happily at him and adjust her grip on his neck, all the while Tony and Pepper watched the duo, with smiles.

"So cute.~"

Irisviel all but squealed at the adorable scene, as her fellow Servants agreed with her.

Even Saber Alter, not that she would admit.

"Kinda makes you wish, you were a kid again. Just so master would carry you around like that."

The one who spoke this was a three star, Caster class Servant named Medea The Witch Of Betrayal. She was in her "civilian clothing" consisting of a simple black top with a jean jacket and long tan skirt. She herself was an incredibly beautiful woman. She had long ocean blue hair that reached down her taut back, with smooth lightly pale skin and blue eyes. She had a figure, many woman would kill to have and her noticeable facial features are her knife shaped ears.

Like Irisviel, the blue haired woman could sustain herself with just a little mana form her master.

The perks of being a Caster class.

"It is a cute sight. But you don't have to be a child, for master to carry you around."

The final Servant that tagged along, was one of Xero's more motherly/big sister type of Servants, Boudica The Queen Of Victory. A three star Rider Class Servant and the great, busty queen of Britain. She was a very beautiful redhead, with sea green eyes and fair skin. She, like Medea and Irisviel wore civilian clothes. Since there was NO WAY, Xero was letting the redhead walk around in her normal...Ahem, armor.

Boudica wore a simple tanned sweater with a pair of blue jeans and sneakers. As for Irisviel, she wore what she used to wear before she became a Servant. A white furred coat, pants and shoes.(What she wore during the first episodes of Fate/Zero) Really, if her unnatural white hair and red eyes didn't catch people's eyes, her childish demeanor and choice of clothing, certainly did. Though no one dared to approach, as Saber Artoria Alter made certain of it.

Her dark and intimidating presence alone, made all who dared to get too close, scurry back with their tail between their legs. Sometime, even made a few piss themselves out of sheer fright.

Something that made the former tyrannical "King" wrinkle her nose in disgust.

It didn't help she was STILL wearing her ghastly armor and visor, so no one can see her eyes. Even Tony and Pepper were, admittedly scared shitless of the armored blonde, but Xero reassured them they didn't have to worry about her attacking.

An Alter she might be, but she wasn't evil. Just really, really, REALLY, hard-core.

Though, despite being greatly intimidated by her, he was grateful to her for chasing off his usual "Vultures" aka the media. His fans and people who think he's the next Adolf Hitler and such. Some of the more zealous ones tried to demanded an interview, only to get backhanded by the dark Saber, much to Tony's amusement, as he's more then once would have LOVED to do that to the reporters.

With him being both, a public figure for Stark Industries and the hero Iron Man, it would look bad for his image if he slapped random people, despite said people being akin to human vultures. Pepper could verbally smack them around all she wanted and Tony could too, to a certain extent. But seeing the blonde give those vulture's a good old fashion bitch slap, made Tony want to crackle like a hyena.

It was very satisfying to watch.

So what you will about Artoira Saber Alter, a woman of few words, but the one thing she was is loyal. Tony had no doubt the woman would destroy ANYTHING that threaten his son and it gave him some comfort knowing that fact.

"Come on, the store's not much further."

Pepper said leading the group down the street. Tony wanted to take the limo, but Xero opted for them to walk, wanting to both stretch his own legs(And some Servants wanted to do the same) and go sight seeing of his new home city. Tony wasn't too sure about it at first, given how famous he is and all the unwanted attention they will get but after seeing Saber put those vulture's in their place, he stopped worrying about it.

He didn't even think, those with ill will would be able to get close, before she swatted them like flies. However, there was one, particular fly that Artoria couldn't scare off and Xero was about to take the full blunt of it.

Despite what he would say about it, he really didn't mind this certain fly.

"ONII-CHAN!~"

Remember what i said about some Servants liking hugs and headpats? Well throughout his time in Chaldea, Xero had come to learn of a certain heat seeking, ballistic missile that once she decided she was gonna hug you, she WILL hug YOU.

One you have to accept, cause she will not stop no matter what. Best to just let her hug you, cause the headache isn't worth it.

So what is the name of this heat seeking, ballistic missile, you ask?

"OMPH"

Xero grunted, but managed to both, stay standing and get Abby out of the way so she wouldn't be hurt. He groaned, feeling two, slim arms, who's size hide their true strength, as he looked down to see firey red/orange hair and large firey orange, expressive eyes, coupled with a large smile,"What are you doing Gudako?"

"Did you miss me? Didyoumissme?~"

She asked excitedly, completely ignoring his question. Xero just smirked and titled his head to the sky, with a false sense of superiority and arrogance in a manner, that Gilgamesh would be proud of,"Fat chance. As if someone as important as me, would miss a pest like you."

"Nnnnnnoooooo!"

The redhead cried dramatically, complete with crocodile tears and all,"How could you say such a thing?! YOU HEARTLESS MONSTER!"

Despite her words, there was a grin on her face, as Xero matched it. All the while he was balancing Abby on his right arm, he used his left to pull Gudako into a hug. Something that made the girl bury her head into his well built chest.

"Yeah, i missed you, pumpkin head."

The girl beamed and hugged him tighter, ignoring the godsmacked looks form Tony and Pepper, while also ignoring the looks of amusement form Xero's Servants, minus Alter Saber. Naturally Tony couldn't help but comment, despite his stunned expression,"Yeah, uh kiddo, who's this? Cause i didn't get the memo of who she is and why she is hugging you like a teddy bear."

Before Xero could answer, Gudako wiped around to stare at Tony for a couple of seconds with a blank expression before she went wide eyed,"Oh my god, Tony Stark, you're Iron Man!"

"Why yes, i am."

Tony said, as he couldn't help but puff his chest up in pride at that. He'd soon regret that, as Gudako zipped up to him and started barraging Tony with question after question a million miles a minute. Xero, Pepper and the other Servants merely watched in amusement, as the young girl questioned Tony on everything, getting into his personal space.

Gudako didn't know the meaning of the phrase "Personal space" and often invaded Xero, just for the soul purpose to annoy him. Well no, that was wrong, she did it so Xero wouldn't forget she exists. She often ruined the moment and made sure to butt into a conversation, when they were trying to have a serious one. She always went out of her way to disrupt Xero, when he was trying to be serious. All so he wouldn't forget SHE exists.

It was very difficult to forget Gudako exists.

As she was doing this, Xero narrowed his eyes at Gudako's clothing. It was the same outfit she wore, during the Chaldea Quest, a standard white long sleeve shirt, black skirt, black leggings and shoes. However there were smugness of dirt and, was that blood he saw?

"Gudako..."

The girl froze at hearing Xero's tone of voice. It was the "You're in trouble now and you will tell me everything you did" and boy oh boy, he didn't sound very happy with her,"Why are you're clothes ripped and dirty?"

After the girl stopped, trying to talk his ears off, Tony did notice what his son noticed. Gudako's clothes had rips and tears in them, form her lower stomach to her leggings being ripped at places. She had faint, dried blood on her right cheek and her hair looked very messy. What's more, the girl began to develop bags under her eyes, something Tony knew all to well, cause he was used to seeing them under his own eyes.

"Yeah."

Medea narrowed her own eyes at the redhead, making her squirm under the powerful witch's gaze,"Where DID you get those tears and cuts?"

Despite being angry, Xero wasn't angry at Gudako, far form it in fact. While Xero had no family(Up until recently that is) Gudako still had both her parents and even an older brother. However Gudako was a first generation Magi and her family wasn't...the most opened minded people. Especially when it came to the supernatural and of course, magic itself.

Xero hasn't seen or heard form Gudako, after the pair had returned to their original timeline and it's been nearly two years since then. It honestly made him very worried and seeing her in the state she was in now, made all kinds of red flags to rise in Xero's mind.

Something happened to her.

Something bad.

Gudako silent looked at Xero, without her usual smile(Uh oh, now he was certain something bad, no terrible happened) and was it just him or were they're tears in her eyes?

SNIFF

They're were!

"Look, Onii-chan, i know this is sudden... a-and i know it's unexpected but...i, c-can i stay with you for a little while? I kinda dont-"

"Of course you can."

Xero cut the shuttering and crying girl off, wrapping his arms around her, as Gudako shook in his arms, crying silently,"I told you, no matter what happens, time or day it is, if you need help, i'll do my best. You can stay with me, for as long as you need and want."

He said firmly, only to sag a bit, upon remembering a certain detail. He quickly shot a look over to Tony and Pepper,"If that's alright with you two, that is."

"Of course it's fine kiddo."

Tony quickly reassured him, as Xero nodded, wiping the redhead's tears away, as she hugged tighter then before. Pepper nodded alongside Tony, seeing how close Xero and the new arrival were, if the poor girl was having a break down like this. For the most part, the Servants stayed silent, letting events transpire as they did, not seeing any reason to get involved.

Yet.

After getting her emotions under control, Gudako's eyes went to Xero's new Saber Servant and paled a bit, despite trying to smile,"Uh, Onii-chan, why is she here?"

Xero sighed, fully remembering the first time he and Gudako encountered the Altered Servant. It was during the very first singularity, during the 2008 fourth Holy Grail war. Needless to say, it didn't end very well and was left on a very bad note. It didn't help, that even with Mash, Artoria and even Jeanne were with them during the first one, the dark Saber nearly killed them both.

Despite being oddly weaker then he originally believed she be, Artoria Saber Alter was a force to be reckoned with.

Fake or not.

"Well we were going clothes shopping, among other things, so why don't we get you some new ones too. Gudako, was it?"

Pepper asked kindly, as she tried to ease the girl's fear a little, not that she could blame her. Saber Alter scared her just as much.

The redhead nodded, now looking at Pepper,"My full name is Ritsuka Fujimaru but everyone calls me Gudako."

"Fujimaru?"

Tony perked up,"Isn't that Japanese?"

"It is. Can't you tell the resemblance?"

Tony looked the girl over. Truly, Gudako was about 5'4 foot tall, with fair skin, orange/Redish hair and eyes. She really didn't look Japanese, but she certainly had the exotic look to her. Though it was Boudica who cut Tony form his thoughts,"Well Japanese or not, she is master's family and unlike most, we protect out family."

"No matter what."

Irisviel finished, supporting the older redhead's point, as Abby nodded at Gudako. This in turn made whatever tension the girl felt, completely fade. She was being stupid, thinking Xero would turn her away like her family did.

"No, they're not my family."

Gudako realized, as Xero tugged the her along to the clothing store,"Xero, his Servants and mine are family."

"About time you realized that, mistress."

Gudako's first Servant, a Lancer class Servant chide inside her head, through their mental link, making her smile bigger. Yeah, it was about time she realized that fact. Oh well, better late then never.

All the while, no one ever noticed Saber Alter looking over her shoulder with her semi-permanent frown, somehow becoming deeper. But otherwise, she said nothing and moved along with the small group.

Whatever or whoever was following them, wouldn't get past her.

They wouldn't get her master.

Later

Xero knew something was going to happen. So far, today had been pretty good and that is what worried him.

He was currently inside a restaurant called "Steak and Shake" eating lunch with everyone. They had Happy, Tony's personal driver and once before bodyguard before Tony became Iron Man, take the large amounts of clothing back to the Tower. Xero had only met Happy for a few minutes and his opinion on the large man, was well he was okay.

He'd reserve judgment on the man, till he got to know the man. Though he did comment, Happy must have amazing tolerance for putting up with his father for so long and not go insane. That made Pepper and Happy laugh, while Tony merely pouted, muttering under his breath about,"Smartass kids."

Despite it being true.

At first, Xero was a little nervous at getting new clothes, since he's pretty much only wore one outfit for a good portion of his life. So he really had no idea what would look good on him and the only other outfit he's ever wore, is the standard Chaldea's outfit. Plus he very limited knowledge of clothes, something new to him, as he always did his research on something new. However clothes was something he never needed too much before and his standard outfit worked just fine for the most part. But Pepper wasn't going to hear it, neither was Tony.

So very agreed, very reluctantly mind you.

So it was no surprise he wasn't very confident in getting some new clothes. It wasn't until Tony started just randomly throwing clothes at him, for Xero to try on did he get the message:

That he was getting new clothes, whether he wants to or not.

But he did make a point to have Medea and Boudica help him find some clothes for Jack, while Abby helped them. Jack and herself were pretty close in body size, so he knew they fit her just fine.

Irisviel had helped Gudako pick out her own outfits and Xero had Tony and Pepper help him, find his own clothes. By the end of it, the group had ten full bags, worth of clothing. Though Tony made sure to get Xero an AC/DC shirt, one like his own and that was something, many found amusing. Funny enough, Saber Alter merely said:

"Amusing on two levels."

That was probably the most you were going to get out of an Alter Servant.

It did remind the group, she was very much their, as the woman was as quite as a mouse. Even with her heavy armor "Clicking" and "Clanking" as she walked alongside with them. Tony had brought the group to the nice restaurant and even had it cleared out for them all to eat, showing he can and will use his money very freely.

Reason being, despite Xero being revealed to be Tony's son, he wasn't going to let people hassle his son for answers. Tony was use to the media hounding him at every turn but he was sure as hell, wasn't going to let them hassle his son. At the very least, he'd do his best to protect his boy form those vulture's. Plus, he liked spending his money, so that was just a very good excuse to do it.

"Steak good?"

Tony asked, as he took a sip of his drink, while Xero nodded,"It's very good."

The teen torn off a piece and gave it to Abby, whom was sitting on his lap. She in turn fed it to Fou, whom was sitting on his shoulder. After leaving the clothing store, Fou had come barreling down the street and all but jumped on his shoulder. The little fluff ball had been followed by Logan, Ororo and Xavier, who upon seeing Xero were more then happy to catch up. Tony and Pepper were a little shocked at seeing, Xero knowing the three but ultimately thought nothing on it.

Xero did say he had friends in the city but they weren't expecting him to be friends with Charles Xavier, one of the leading researchers on the Mutant gene. Sadly the three couldn't stay long and had business to attend to, so the three said their goodbyes and the newly formed family decide to walk around the island of Midtown Manhattan.

Now near midday, the group had decide to stop by get a quick bite to eat. Which brings us here, where we are and the group were happily eating away at their food.

"I must say, the modern age has come up with some ingenious things. This steak is delicious."

Boudica said, as she took another piece of steak and smiled widely. She wasn't kidding, the steak was fantastic and the service is wonderful. Medea and Irisviel nodded i agreement, having taken a good sized plates and enjoying ever bit of it.

"The food is really good, thank you Mr. Stark."

Abby spoke up, as Tony nodded his head towards the blonde girl. Gudako had her own steak and was eating like no tomorrow, showing she was feeling the same as all the others.

Soon, everyone's eyes fell to Saber Alter, who had enough food to feed an entire village and was digging into it. Feeling eyes are her, the Altered Servant looks up for a minute, with some sauce dripping form her bottom lip making her look very comical. After a few seconds of silence and licking up the sauce on her lip, she spoke.

"The food is adequate."

Then she immediately dig back into her food, making Xero chuckle at her antics. Altered or not, any Artoria is still Artoria. The best way to her heart, is through her stomach. However before anyone could say anything, they heard the doors open and Tony, with a frown looked over and said,"Hey pal, restaurant's...closed."

Tony trailed off, at seeing the newcomer, making everyone look over to see the person who stepped into the temporarily closed restaurant. The man wore a baggy dark blue sweater, with gray pants and white sneakers. He was a fair skinned man, about thirty years old, with short, messy brown hair and eyes. He had a beard growing in and he looked like, he hasn't bathed in days. The man looked very tried, with dirt covering his face, much like Gudako's, only he appeared more exhausted and his clothes were very dirty looking.

Despite everyone's eyes widening or in the Servants case's, narrowing, Xero was the most shocked at the man's appearance. He knew this man, even as Saber Alter began to move,"Halt! Who are-"

"Eddie?! Eddie Brock is that you?"

The man gave the younger Stark a tired smile,"Hey Xero, i uh, could use some help."

Done.

And duh, duh, DUH!

It's Eddie Brock aka the future anti-hero, VENOM!

Damn, Xero just can't catch a break, can he? First Blackwood mountain and now Eddie? What's worse is he still hasn't talked to SHIELD, who very much want to talk to him, along with a certain police captain. So, next chapter will be the beginning of the VENOM Arc, where this Venom is form the movie "Venom" which, should have been pretty obvious, but just to keep things pretty clear, it's the 2018 one.

Now, the Venom Arc will be about 3 to 5 chapters long, where the next Arc will be the Avengers Arc, but like i said before, i need to do certain scene's to get this story moving the way i want to go. But since i'm in a very good mood and my writing been on fire lately, here we go with a FUTURE CHAPTER TIME!

Yay.

Here we go:

Avengers Arc: Growing Concern's

"He really grows on you, doesn't he?"

Dr. Bruce Banner said, as he and the rest of the super powered people, watched Fury talk to Loki.

"Loki's going to drag this out. Thor, what's his play?"

Steve asked the god of thunder, who had his hand on his chin,"He has an army, called the Chitauri. They will win him the Earth and in return, i suspect for the Tesseract. They are not of any world i know of, nor have them appeared in any of the nine realms."

"So an alien army? Form outer space?"

Bucky asked, looking at the blonde god as if to say,"Are you for real right now?" But seeing the look of seriousness on Thor's face, the former HYDRA assassin sighed and sat down in a chair, next to Steve and Xero. The black haired Stark then looked to Eddie and asked,"Hey Eddie i know it's a long shot, but i don't suppose Venom would know anything about the Chitauri, would he?"

Before Eddie could answer, Venom formed over his shoulder and looked at Xero,"Sorry Xero but i'm afraid i don't. I have never heard of such creature's."

Xero sighed, as Gudako patted his back,"Worth a try Onii-chan."

"So he's building another portal? That's why he needs Eric Selvig for."

Banner said, as Xero groaned,"That's not good."

"Selvig?"

Thor asked, as Bruce said,"He's an astrophysics."

"He's a friend."

Thor said, with a worried tone of voice.

"Is it just me or does anyone else, think that Loki came a little to easily?"

Drake asked, making everyone look at the pink haired Pirate. Seeing she had everyone's attention, she continued,"Well lets look at it like this. This Loki lad is suppose to be the God Of Mischef and lies, yeah? So wouldn't that entitle, using deception and pulling up smoke screens to mask what he's really doing?"

"Smoke screens?"

Thor quriked an eyebrow,"I don't understand."

"What she means is, does anyone else think that Loki is merely playing us? Letting us think we have the upper hand, before he strikes and we'll never see it coming?"

Mash said to the God Of Thunder, who nodded in understanding, as his eyebrows shot up to his hairline,"Yes...that is something Loki is more then capable of doing."

Xero narrowed his eyes, as Olga spoke up,"Then we need to figure it out and fast."

"Agreed."

Natasha said, nodding her head.

Done.

So we all now know, Xero, Gudako and Bucky are going to be apart of the Avengers and i'm just giving you all, another cookie, Bucky WILL appear during the Venom Arc, so to speed things up and make things more complicated for our heroes. So until next time my loyal fans and peeps!

Devil out.