Hey guys! Welcome to my second fanfiction! I hope you enjoy it :)

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of these characters! They all belong to the MCU!

Caution: This fanfiction has a lot of dark and angsty themes so if you are uncomfortable with that, please don't read!

A.N

Hey! Welcome back! Here's another chapter for ya :) Sorry it's not as long as usual...I hope all of you guys have a great day!

P.S.: Tony and Pepper don't have Morgan in this story. It would make things more confusing for me.

Peter and Pepper rush to Tony's side. "Tony? Can you hear me?" Pepper asks. "He will have sensory overload due to the sudden loss of blood." Helen tells them. She then leaves to give them some privacy. Tony groans. Peter just watches, willing the older man to open his eyes. Tony shifts in the bed and his eyes slowly flutter open. Peter lets out a small sob. "Tony? Are you ok?" Pepper asks. "Hey Pep. Not so loud jeez. Ug stupid lights." Tony groans. "FRIDAY? Turn light down to 20%." Pepper tells the ceiling. The lights dim and Tony sighs in relief. Pepper shoots a concerned look at Peter who is just looking at Tony with glazed eyes. "Tony...do you remember anything?" Pepper asks. "Umm. HYDRA...and oh... I got stabbed right?" he asks a bit more clearly. "Yes. You've been out for the entire night plus half the day." Pepper tells him. "What? Pepper I left Peter. Where is he-" Tony starts, frantically. "Mr. Stark. I'm right here. You don't have to worry." Peter says quietly. Tony tries to turn and winces. Peter comes around to Pepper's side so Tony can see him. "Oh my God. I'm so sorry buddy." Tony apologizes. "You scared the crap out of me Tony." Peter says sharply. Tony winces again but not, from the pain. Peter takes Tony's hand. "Don't ever, ever do that to me ever again." Peter sobs. "I'm sorry kiddie. I have the worst luck. I'm sorry." Tony tells him, squeezing Peter's hand. Pepper rubs Peter's back as he tries to stop the tears. "Pete. Don't worry, kid. I'm fine now." Tony says gently. Peter nods. "I-I'm going to get some water. Do you need some Pepper, ?" Peter asks them. "Get some for me Underoos." Tony calls. "I'm fine honey, thank you." Pepper tells him. Peter nods and heads into the hall.

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"What the hell Tony?' Pepper asks. "Pep. They were in the shadows. We thought we had blown everyone up but even Cap didn't see him come up. Well, he did, but it was a moment too late. No one could have stopped it." Tony explains. "I know Tony. But on the first mission away from Peter? Why didn't you just get out? Jeez. You really scared him, Tony." Pepper scolds. "I'm sorry Pep. I had no way of knowing." Tony tells her. Pepper sighs. "Are you alright? Does anything hurt?" Pepper asks. "Nope. I'm good. I want to get off this damned bed." Tony says, trying to stretch his back. Peter comes in and hands Tony a cup of water. "Are you ok ?" Peter asks. "I'm fine. I've gotten worse than being stabbed in the side, Pete." Tony says light-heartedly. Peter smiles slightly and nods.

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Dr. Helen comes in after a bit. "Good Tony. You're awake." she tells him. "Yup. I feel great. Can I go?" Tony asks. "Not so fast. I still have to check your stitches and replace your bandage before you can leave." Helen reminds him. "Uggghh." Tony groans. "Stop being a baby Stark." Pepper tells him. Peter giggles. Tony's heart warms at the sound. "Fiiine." he says. Helen lifts Tony's shirt and takes off the bandage. She checks the stitches and wraps them in a new bandage. "Ok, you're free to go. Don't move around to much for at least a week and a half. I'll call you down to remove the stitches after about 2 weeks." Helen tells him. "Great! Bye!" Tony says. Tony stands up and almost falls over. Peter catches him just in time. "Mr. Stark I've already had enough heart attacks for my age, don't give me another one." Peter tells him as he lowers him onto the bed. "Ugh. That was a bad idea." Tony groans as Pepper giggles. "You're bad idea prone, Tony." Pepper tells him. "Get up slowly." Helen tells him. Tony slowly stands up and shakes his head. "Ok. I think I'm fine. Did anyone make breakfast? I'm starving!" Tony says heading to the elevator. "There's Tony Stark for you. He gets stabbed and the next day he walks around like nothing happened." Pepper sighs. Peter laughs and they follow him into the elevator.

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"Hey, Tony. Are you supposed to be walking around already?" Rhodey asks embracing his best friend. "Honeybear, since when do I listen to what I'm supposed to do?" Tony laughs. "Great, you're not dead. Tony Stark defies the odds yet again!" Clint exclaims. "Shut it Legolas." Tony says grinning. "Welcome back to the land of the living ." Natasha tells him, giving him a small hug. Tony grins and hugs her back. "Ok. I like the team and all, but you know what I like better? Food." Tony says, heading over to the waffles.

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"Come on kid." Tony says, getting up and wiping his mouth. He goes into the elevator and Peter follows. "Where are we going ?' Peter asks. "Pete. Please. Tony's fine. Jeez, you're my kid and you still call me Mr. Stark." Tony mocks. Peter turns red. "Where are we going Tony?" he asks exasperatedly. "Lab. You and I are going to tinker until we drop." he says grinning. Peter lights up. "That is all I need right now." he sighs contently. "You and me both kid." Tony smirks. They walk into the lab and Peter sits down next to Tony. "Oh yeah, by the way, you have full access to the lab. Just don't do anything stupid when I'm not here." Tony says matter-a-factly. Peter's jaw drops. "Full access?" he asks incredulously. "Yup. Until you blow something up and hurt yourself spiderling." Tony says fondly. "You have so much faith in me Tony." Peter says rolling his eyes

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Two hours have already passed by the time Peter and Tony look up from their work. "Jeez, kid. It's already 3." Tony tells the younger boy who hasn't looked up from his formulas. "What? Really?" he asks. "Yeah. Oh shit." Tony says as he drops a hammer. Peter flinches and looks at Tony wildly. "I'm fine buddy." Tony laughs. Peter lets out a breath and looks back to the formulas. Tony frowns. Peter whenever he drops something or makes something explode. Before, it was just a normal thing that happened in the lab for him. Strange.

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"Ok, Pete. What the hell is up with you? You're worrying me bud." Tony asks after Peter flinches for the fifth time when he drops a pen. A pen! "I'm sorry Tony. I'm just a bit jumpy today." Peter tells him. "No Peter. I don't think it's that. Tell me what's wrong." Tony insists. "Tony. Everything is fine. Seriously." Peter says with finality. "Peter. You need to tell me what's going on. That's not a good enough answer for me." Tony pushes calmly. Peter stands up seething. "I'm sorry I'm a bit anxious but you almost DIED in front of me yesterday. I had to watch them use a DEFIBRILLATOR on you because your HEART STOPPED TONY. So I'm sorry if I'm a little jumpy Tony." Peter yells. Peter collapses on the ground, trying to breath.

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"Oh my God. Peter. Breathe. It's ok bud. I'm right here. I'm ok. In and out Pete. Come on. Breathe for me. Calm down, buddy. I'm so sorry Pete." Tony tells the trembling boy. "I-I'm sorry for y-yelling. I-I'm sorry Tony." Peter sobs. "It's ok buddy. I didn't know. I'm the one who's sorry. I'm sorry I put you through that." Tony says gently. Peter's breaths slowly start to go to normal as Tony rubs his back. "I'm sorry. It's not your fault. I was just scared. It was horrible. You-you were pale and weren't moving and you looked...d-dead." Peter says into Tony's chest. "I'm right here Pete. I'm not going anywhere I promise. I'm fine. I've been through worse things than a little stab." Tony soothes. Peter just continues listening to Tony's heartbeat.

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"Peter. Did you sleep at all last night?" Tony asks worriedly. "Umm. A few hours...when Pepper came." Peter says into Tony's shirt. "Peter. Were you in my room the entire time?" Tony asks incredulously. "Yeah." Peter whispers. "Pete. This is going to happen. I am IronMan. When I get hurt, I need you to promise you will take care of yourself." Tony tells the teen. "Pepper told me you would make me promise this." Peter murmurs. "Damn right. Promise me, Pete. Please." Tony asks. "Fine. I promise." Peter sighs. Tony takes a breath and nods. "Are you tired?" Tony asks softly. "No. Can we just go back to the lab stuff?" Peter asks, finally looking up into the older man's eyes. Tony melts in the teen's gaze. "Ok spiderling." Tony agrees gently.

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Three hours later Pepper comes back home. She runs into the lab and hugs Peter and Tony. "I missed you boys." she says. Tony and Peter grin. "Get ready. I'm taking you both out to dinner tonight." he says. "Tony you don't have to take me. You and Pepper should have some alone time and-" Peter starts. "Nope. Pepper loves you and she wants you to come. So do I. We're a family. Family dinner. Get ready stat!" Tony says. Pepper nods. "Pete, you're coming" she says. Umm. Ok. I guess I'll go take a shower and get changed then." he says, blushing furiously. "Great! Come to the common room when you're done." Pepper says, kissing Peter's cheek. "Oh come on! Pete, you've replaced me already." Tony pouts. Peter grins as Pepper kisses Tony on the cheek. "Happy?" she asks. "Very." Tony smiles. "Eww, guys. Get a room." Peter says, retching dramatically. They all laugh and get changed.

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At about 7:30, everyone is ready. Peter pulled on a long sleeve maroon shirt and denim jeans. Tony is sporting a business casual look with jeans and a white t-shirt underneath an open button-down navy blue shirt that he's hiked up to his elbows. Peter can't help but look at him in admiration. He carries the look of importance and authority whether he's wearing the most expensive suit in the world, or just casual business attire. Pepper finally comes down. She's looking beautiful in a black off the shoulder dress, with a cut at her thigh. "Close your mouth." Peter whispers to Tony as Pepper comes down the stairs. Tony glares at him as Peter giggles. "Ready then?" Tony asks. "Yup. Let's go boys." Pepper says.

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They have a nice dinner together. Peter tries not to look at the prices as everything on the menu is over 50 dollars. "So the Thor situation..." Pepper trails off. "Oh shit, I completely forgot about that." Tony says, mentally slapping himself. "Don't worry I took care of it. I informed them about the situation and Thor and Loki are going to Wakanda with their people until everyone settles down." Pepper tells them. "You really are the best Pep." Tony smiles. Pepper grins. "You would be a mess without her ." Peter points out. "Shut up kid." Tony tells him, ruffling his hair. They talk and laugh about nothing. Sometimes Peter spaces out but he always joins back in. By the time they finish, Peter is full and sleepy. He basically nods off at the table. "Woah buddy. Ok gang. I think it's time we head home." Tony says. "Yeah." Peter yawns. "I'm tired too. Let's go Tony." Pepper says sleepily. Suddenly, Tony sees a small flash. He looks over and sees someone with their phone taking pictures of them. "Tony. Let's go." Pepper nods. Peter looks fearful. "It's ok bud. We're leaving." Tony says. They head outside to the sleek, black Ferrari. " what if they took pictures of me? The last thing Pepper needs is more work, and.." Peter starts. "Peter. It's ok. Nothing is going to happen honey. I'll set up a press conference soon. Don't worry about it." Pepper tells him sternly. "I just don't want them saying anything bad about you guys." Peter says quietly. "Peter, we're more than used to it. I'm sorry you got dragged into this world, but you'll get used to it. We'll protect you ok Underoos?" Tony tells him kindly. Peter nods, still looking guilty.

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Tony gets into the driver's seat. "I'm going to sit with Pete in the back." Pepper says. Peter smiles. They sit in silence for a bit. "MJ would be freaking out right now. She idolizes you." Peter says with a smile. "Well, I'm going to have to meet her then don't I? When are your friends coming over Pete?" Pepper asks, smiling. "Maybe I could invite them over when I go back to school. If you're ok with it that is…" Peter says. "Of course we are. I need to properly meet Fred anyway." Tony says. "It's Ned, Tony." Peter reminds him. "Ned, Fred, what's the difference. "Whatever, Mr. Stark ." Peter says. "It's Tony kid." Tony says. "Mr. Stark , Tony, what's the difference?" Peter asks with a smirk. "Great. My snark is rubbing off on you." Tony grumbles. "I learn from the best." Peter says as Pepper giggles at their antics. "Whatever kid." Tony says, smiling.

So, tell me what you think! Please review, I'll have another chapter up soon!

AN: Ok so I have to admit, I forgot about the whole Thor and Loki thing so I updated this chapter. Sorry about that!