Hello my ever lovely peeps!

Here we go, the Venom Arc is ready to go. So i know i said, it be about three or five chapters long, given that i plan to have Bucky included into this but it might be either two or just the three. The movie itself sped up, AFTER Eddie found Venom and was pretty quick afterword. So i decide to add some Tony/Xero bonding moments and see some into Xero's past.

Or at the very least, learn some of his past mistakes, that Tony can understand very well.

Given that it's Tony, that says something. So really i think i'll keep the chapters either two pages or just a couple of pages short, given how i feel about the chapter itself. If i feel it has a good stopping point, i'll stop it that's just how i do things. This story is the only story i have been able to get as far as iv't gotten.

The other being "Jaune Of The Faint Smile" as that's something i have been putting off for a while now. So this chapter might be a bit shorter then i would normally put it but hey, what can you do? So as always i don't own Fate or Marvel.

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

Chapter 10: A Friend In Need Part 1 And The Winter Soldier Strikes

"Bucky...please don't make me do this."

"..."

Tony Stark was many things and he's seen a lot of things.

He was a genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist. He WAS the Merchant Of Death(Once, he's not anymore, thank god. Though he's still working on that one) he was the hero Iron Man, recently the boyfriend of one Virginia Pepper Potts and even more recently a father to the Grimm Reaper himself, Xero Mazoku/Stark.

Well hopeful Mazoku/Stark soon, as he hasn't had the chance to ask the teen if he wanted to take his last name. Xero had told him, he wanted to honor both his mother and family, after learning what she had done to ensure his survival and anything less, would be a pure insult to her. It was something Tony could understand but he still wanted his kid, to take his name as well but it was his choice to do so. Truth be told, he was planning on giving Xero the choice to be officially adopted by Tony and legally be named Xero Mazoku/Stark. The kid more then well earned the right to carry the Stark name, after all Tony had contributed half his DNA, so the kid was bond to be charming, smart and overall ab awesome kid.

Just like his old man.

But for all the things he's seen, done and even invented, he's never seen anything like this.

His son, his magical son no less, was at the moment merged with one of his Servants, the one he called "Jeanne" and together he, his son and Agent Natasha Romanoff aka The Black Widow were facing HYDRA's top assassin, The Winter Soldier. Who of course, was none other then James Buchanan Barnes or Bucky to his friends. One of the Howling Commandos, which of course his magical son, the one that is suppose to be only sixteen years old almost seventeen, had not only FOUGHT with them over SEVENTY YEARS AGO but was in fact close friends with all of them.

Best of friends with the good old cap and Bucky boy too.

Well friendly enough to the point Xero would yell at him till he was red in the face, with tears running down his face saying,"I can't lose another friend. Iv'e lost enough already, i can't fail another friend not when i know i can save him."

That had raised all kinds of red flags for Tony, as his son said,"Lost enough friends" as in, more then just one friend had died on his watch. Tony fully remembers the pain of Yinsen dying, to give him a chance to escape the cave. It was a deep, gut wrenching, heart breaking pain that galled at Tony to this day. He had only lost one person close to him, his parents death never really bothered him too much, as they were never close.

Even if it did gall at the back of his mind, ever now and again.

Yinsen however, the man had changed Tony for the better. While Tony was still the same narcissist, self absorbed, arrogant and self-centered man he's always been. Only he made it a point to clean up his own messes but now, he thought differently.

He was starting to act differently too.

He has a son, one that had spent half his life, trying to help others merely for the sake of doing the right thing and nothing else. His son, Xero was a hero in ways he couldn't even began to image and Tony wanted to be a hero to his son. To be a REAL hero and not the front he puts up for all to see. He wanted Xero to view him as his hero and was willing to do whatever was needed or required to help his son. The thought of really, truly caring about someone else, even more then Pepper and willing to put their needs above his own was foreign feeling to him.

But he pushed those thoughts aside at the time, to embrace his kid(Out of pure instinct no less) and give him the support he needed. Despite having no real idea what he was doing, Tony believed he did good, if Pepper's smile was anything to go by. It was there first real fight, but Tony felt they had just hit a milestone and things were going to get better.

Even though it really wasn't so much as an argument, as it was "I'm doing this on my own" form Xero and "The hell you are" form Tony. Xero wanted to take down his old friend on his own, but Tony wasn't having any of that, thus their disagreement grew into a full blown argument.

One that Tony, eventually won. If there was one thing Xero had gotten form his father, besides his brains, it was his sheer stubbornness.

Never the less, a part of Tony couldn't help but feel like if he had to chose between saving Pepper, Rhodes or Xero, he'd save his kid in a heartbeat. Despite only knowing him for nearly two weeks now, he could feel the bond between them growing. There was no thinking about, no options, no nothing. His heart and mind all but demanded, screamed really for him to protect his child form any and all threats.

Was it fatherly instinct that was driving him to feel these things or was it something else all together?

Either way, Tony knew what he wanted to do and how he was going to do it.

He was willing, no he WANTED to be a father to his son. The one he didn't know about and wasn't there for, for nearly seventeen years. He wanted to help his son, show him no, prove to him, that he could trust his father and even if the whole world turned against him, Tony would have his son's back. Again, it was a very strange and foreign feeling to him, but Tony liked the feeling.

The unfamiliar warmth that had been steady growing in his chest, since the day he found out, felt like it grew into a mini-sun at those thoughts. As strange as it was, he liked the feeling.

He liked it a lot and was more then willing to see where this path would lead him. Though this short argument allowed Tony and his son to get closer, with Tony promising his son, he helped him in anyway he can and be there for him, when he needs a shoulder to lean on. The elder Stark had every intention of keeping that promise and all it entitled.

So if that meant helping his son fight an old soldier, turned super assassin, then goddamn it he fight with everything he had.

Of course, naturally, that man was supposed to be KIA. Instead, not only was he in fact not dead, but apparently was brainwashed by an organization that was SUPPOSE to have died, with the Red Skull.

Evidently someone didn't get the memo.

If that wasn't enough to raise his weird-O-meter, just across the harbor, was his son's two friends, Gudako and Eddie, along with Clint Barton aka Hawkeye, fighting off an ALIEN symbiote and his host. So it was Grimm Reaper, Iron Man and Black Widow vs Winter Soldier. Then there was Gudako, Eddie Brock aka Venom and Black Widow fighting Drake and Riot.

So yeah, needless to say his wired-O-meter was raised quite a bit. Never mind the fact he was in his Mark IV, readying for a fight with the Winter Soldier or at the very least provide support, as Xero was adamant about fighting Bucky on his own.

Kid blamed himself, for letting HYDRA find him first and turning him into their slave.

"And to think,"

Tony thought to himself raising his arms, repulsors at the ready, as Xero and Bucky ran to each other to clash weapons,"This entire mess happened in the spam of two days. Must be a new record or something."

Two Days Ago

Xero snapped out of his shock and moved quickly to help his old friend, who looked like he was on the verge of collapse. Fou "Fou'd" angrily, not at all liking the sudden shift but had his paws and claws locked onto Xero's shoulder. Lopping his arm over his shoulder, Xero lifted the slightly taller man up and looked at his father,"Tony! We need to get him to Caster, she can help him! Then we'll figure out what the hell is going on."

Tony nodded, already having his phone out calling Happy, while Pepper went to assist Xero in helping Eddie walk.

It didn't take long for Happy to show up and wordless, helped Eddie into the back. It was then that Saber Alter finally spoke up,"We're being followed."

Tony's head wiped around to the Servant,"What are you talking about?"

"Ever since we left the clothing store, someone has been tailing us. They haven't made a move yet, so i said nothing. Besides, master already knows, don't you?"

Tony looked at Xero, who stood up after helping Eddie in. He looked at his father and nodded,"Yeah, i did. I don't know who's following us but i just guessed they were some sort of PE or something. Given they haven't tried anything yet, i thought nothing of it."

"They were following me."

Eddie said suddenly, making everyone look at him. Pepper, who was already in the limo with him, asked,"What do you mean Mr. Brock?"

Eddie, who had his head looking to the side, shifted so he was looking at Xero.

"They were soldiers hunting me, after i got Venom inside me. Despite having 'Kill On Sight' orders, i knew they wouldn't try anything in public, too many witness's and it draw too much attention. Had to walk all the way form San Francisco to get here, but after hearing you were here, i didn't see much of a choice. You're the only one i can think of that, i can trust at the moment and NOT get killed by those bastards."

Xero and Boudica shared a look, before the redhead spoke,"You...walked. All the way here, form San Francisco?"

"After you picked up, Venom?"

Xero finished, quirking an eyebrow. When Eddie nodded, Xero asked,"Who's Venom?"

The brown haired man said nothing, not even when a black, slimy goo emerged form his shoulder and formed a face. It had wide, white eyes and jagged teeth,"That would be me."

"The fuck?!"

Tony all but yelled as he and Pepper jumped back a bit, while Xero and his Servants took Venom's appearance in strive. After all, it wouldn't be the oddest thing they've ever seen but still pretty odd.

"Well..."

Medea finally broke the silence,"That's something you don't see everyday."

Irisviel merely titled her head, like a puppy looking at something new and interesting,"Not to be rude, but what are you?"

"My race is what you would called, Klyntar or Symbiotes in shorter terms. Our homeworld is several light years away form Earth. We're a symbiotic lifeform who bonds with our hosts to live. In exchanged for our, how you say, residence, the host becomes stronger, faster and we give many attributes to our host. It's so we can ensure our mutual survival, cause if Eddie dies, then i die."

As Venom said this, the group got in the limo and was heading towards Stark Tower.

"You are being surprising cooperative."

Medea commented, with a raised eyebrow,"I'd assume you'd be the type of alien that would want to take over or destroy the world, that kind of deal."

Venom merely grinned a toothy grin.

"Originally, you'd be right. However after seeing everything Earth has to offer, what's there NOT to like?"

"Works for me."

Xero said, looking at Eddie, who had been silent. The teen raised his head and put it on the man's head,"You okay?"

"Been better Zee. Been better."

The limo came to a stop and just then a police car rolled up besides them. Xero couldn't explain why, but when he looked at the cops he felt a surge of urgency well up within him, his danger sense going wild. But why?

Looking out the corner of his eye, Xero saw his Servants had the same thoughts. If there subtle tensing shoulders and narrowed eyes said anything, which only made Xero more and more tense.

Something was wrong.

Very, VERY wrong.

Happy, upon noticing the pair of cops looking at him, couldn't stop himself form saying,"What? Want to see my driver's license or something?"

Seems working for Tony Stark for years, his need to snark has rubbed off on Happy. Thankful though, the cops didn't seem to care, as the red light turned green and they moved on. Just as Happy was about to move however.

"GET DOWN!"

Was all the warning Xero got, before Boudica grabbed him and slammed his head into her...chest. The Servant at the same time, summoned her shield and planted it at the window.

SLAM

BAM

Nobody knew what the hell happened, all anyone knew was the limo just jerked back form the sudden collision of another "Cop" car. Which had slammed into the side, right where the redhead had her shield planted at.

"DRIVE!"

Tony yelled, after regaining his bearings, looking pissed. Happy didn't need to be told twice, as his foot slammed into the petal and with a loud "SCREEH" the black limo sped off. Thankful dodging another "Cop" car that was trying to hit them.

"What the hell was that?!"

Gudako yelled, feeling a shiver of fear run down her spine, not quite understanding why. She had fought in a lot of battles, survived when all odds were stacked against her, humanity and her Onii-chan, but she like Xero, was still a teen. The whole "Hit and run" had done it's job to scare the living shit out of her and she wasn't too appreciative of the surprise attack.

Well ok, Gudako did like surprise attacks, but only when she was doing the attacking damnit!

It got worse, when Medea looked behind them.

"Not 'was', master we've got company."

The Witch Of Betrayal spotted a good number of more "Cop" cars chasing after them, as the people on the streets screamed form the sudden crashing vehicles. Xero cursed, as he looked at Tony and said,"What the hell you'd do to piss the cops off so badly? Take all their donuts?"

"What no!"

Tony yelled, looking just as confused as the rest of them,"And why do you guess I had something to do with it?!"

"CAUSE IT'S YOU!"

BANG, BANG, BANG

They all had to duck, as bullets littered the limo. Saber Alter growled, as she looked like she was ready to jump out of the limo, when Xero said,"You, stay! Happy, let Rider take over!"

"What!"

Xero ignored Happy's surprised yell, as he turned to Medea,"Caster, can you take out those damn cars."

"Easily."

Medea said, as in a flash of light, she had donned on her robes. Nodding, Xero looked at Irisviel,"Irs, can you cover us form those bullets? Make sure Happy, Pepper, Eddie and Tony don't get hit?"

"What about you?"

Tony asked, as Xero smiled as his magic flared around him and blue lines appeared on his skin, lining up his magical circuits,"I still might be weak, but i have more then enough mana to cover myself. It's you lot that don't have any protection, so you won't be able to get to them without taking a hail of bullets."

"That isn't completely true."

Venom said, as he emerged once more, as Eddie looked determined as well,"We can take care of the cars. You all get back to the tower and we'll met you there."

"You sure you can handle them Eddie?"

Pepper asked, as she scooted over, to let Happy sit next to her, as the busty queen of Britain had taken over driving and was pulling some very impressive movements. Ones that were having the "Cops" were having a more and more difficult time following them. As for Eddie, he nodded as his body shifted and he grew in size, as Venom took over.

Everyone just stared at the transformed Eddie, as Gudako merely said,"Oh..."

Line Break

"We're losing them!"

"Then take out you're guns and shot them! Don't let them get away, even if you can't get Stark or Potts, you're main objective is to kill the Grim Reaper, his very existence threaten's all of HYDRA's plans! Kill him, kill him now!"

The cops, who weren't really cops, but HYDRA agents dressed as cops, merely nodded as the driver sped up as fast as he could. Meanwhile his partner took out an SMG, rolled the window down and fired at the limo. Following them, were countless "Cop" cars, all doing everything they can to destroy the limo. Sudden, out of the limo a black being jumped out of it and

CRASH

"What the hell was that?!"

The gunman asked, as he saw one of their own get destroyed by the black being. His partner didn't get the time to answer, as the black figure jumped to another car and

CREAK/RIP

Ripped the engine out of that car, all the while smashing it's right side, causing fluid to stain the blacktop. Then without warning

"CRASH"

"What the hell?!"

Two black, web like things shot out of it's body. The black goo had latched onto, the two cars and with a grunt, the creature swung them and

BAM

Slammed them together, effectively destroying and killing the HYDRA agents inside. With the engine, the one it had taken out of a car earlier still in hand, the figure processed to throw the engine at another one of the limo's chaser's, with enough force to crack the wind barrier and

SLAM

The car it hit, spun out of control and slammed into a pole, as the engine had crushed the two men inside. Before the lead two gunners could say anything or even do anything

BAM

Their own car spun out of control and slammed into a pole. The driver groaned, as his gunner laid dead on the dash.

"C-CRACK, STATIC, Herman come in. What's going on down there, were losing contact with everyone, what's happening?!"

The now named Herman groaned again, trying to reach for his radio when he heard it.

THUMP

Before the HYDRA agent could even blink, a large, black clawed hand grabbed him by his throat and dragged him out of the destroyed car. The agent then got a good look at what was tearing the cars(And his comrades) apart and by god, did he wish he hadn't. The figure before was huge, about 8'0 foot tall, with large muscles, a split open mouth that revealed jagged teeth and white, pupiless eyes.

After what seemed like hours, when it was really only a few seconds, the thing spoke,"Eyes, lungs, pancreas. So many snacks, so little time."

The HYDRA agent felt terror like never before, rise in him, as a long tongue slipped out of the creature's mouth and like him.

"W-what are you?"

The creature's tongue went back in it's mouth, as the black substance on the left side of it's face reduced, to reveal Eddie underneath,"We Are Venom/We Are Venom."

The two spoke in union, as Venom took over again, snarling a little.

"And YOU will be dinner, if you don't tell us WHO sent you."

Despite the fear, Herman chuckled,"Y-you think you saved him? We're just the distraction, you're friend is already dead!"

"What do you mean by that?!"

Venom demanded, as the agent again merely smirked at him despite his fear...but not before he took a suicide pill. The man began to foam at the mouth," Cut off one head, two more will take it's place. Hail HYDRA."

The man chocked and died, as Venom growled and tossed his body away.

BOOM

Venom looked up, to see both smoke and some sort of strange purple energy being to rise a couple of blocks away.

"Xero, he and everyone else is in trouble."

Eddie yelled within his and Venom's shared mind. Venom nodded and began to jump to the location where the smoke was rising.

A Few Minutes Earlier

"Fou, Fou."

"You're right Fou, i almost feel sorry for them. Almost."

Xero commented, as he watched Venom trash and thrash the HYDRA agents and their cars.

"Okay, so obviously not cops."

Tony being Tony, couldn't help but snark a bit, while speaking,"Anybody know why they just suddenly attacked us? Or am i the only one wondering that?"

"Not really."

Xero said, as he looked at his father with a deadpad expression,"People try to kill me all the time. If i had to guess, i'd say some of those crime syndicates iv'e taken down have friends in the cops and some in politics. It wouldn't surprise me, as they've no doubt realized i can't be bribed or intimidated so they're going for the juggler now. Course all that's done, is piss me off more and cause some public property damage."

"Is this really normal for you?"

Pepper asked in a worried tone. Yes, Tony often made enemies all the time, be it his position or just simple sass he had a lot of enemies. But none would dare to try and attack him out in the open like this. To Pepper, this was a move of pure desperation and whoever wanted Xero dead, wanted him DEAD.

Everyone and everything else, be damned.

However, before anyone could say anything Boudica spoke,"Uh master, we've got a problem."

Xero moved, so he could look where the redhead was looking and what he saw made him pause. A good couple of feet ahead, was a man dressed in what looked like military gear, with a complete face mask hiding his eyes and mouth with a very mean looking gun. Just as Boudica was about to run him over, the man fired his gun and stepped out of the way.

Xero eyes wide,"Son of a-"

BOOM

Done.

Okay, bit of a shorter chapter here, Venom has taken the scene and yes i know the "Fight scene" wasn't very good, but i'm not use to writing fight scenes. So they're all still a work in progress, so please bear with me everyone. So please do me a favor and review, it very much helps me write better.

So mo future chapter this time sadly. Just not really feeling up to it, so do stay safe and healthy out there everyone!

Devil out.