Holidays! Woooohoooooooo! I hope you enjoy this chapter and review if you can!

"Bye Aunt May! See you soon!" Peter called out to his aunt, who was leaving for her shift, no, shifts at the children's hospital.

"Love you, bye!" Aunt May replied, smiling sadly. It was Christmas, the Parker family was always together during Christmas to exchange presents and celebrate. Not this year. It was the first year without Ben, and it was probably gonna be the worst.

Peter could only watch and wave as his Aunt's car left the garage. This couldn't get any worse. He left and went upstairs to the Christmas tree, which only had a small gift tucked underneath. Peter grabbed it and looked for a name. It read, Pete, so he tore it open. Just a card... he thought, opening it.

Dear Peter

I know that I'm not home right now to celebrate and enjoy this beautiful day with you. Money has been hard to get since, well, you know, but I want you to know something. I'll always love you no matter what. Even if I can't show that today, just keep that in mind. I understand that it's been hard since the accident, it's been hard for everyone. If you ever need me, I'll be there to support you and help you out. Oh and, merry Christmas!

Love, your Aunt May

Tears slipped down his cheeks as he read the card. It was hard, but he needed to be strong. For his remaining family, it wasn't much, but it was something. Peter looked around the lonely house. The absence of Aunt May wasn't gonna ruin his day, not at all. He just needed to get used to this.

"Well, I better make the best out of this day!" he mumbled to himself, pulling his Spider-Man mask on. "New York City! Here I come!"

He jumped out of his bedroom window and swung away. The city was a bit less busy than usual. There was barely any crime besides a few crooks that thought it was funny to rob a bank. Everyone was probably at home with family and celebrating... that didn't bother him, it just didn't. Now, there was nothing to keep his mind off that thought.

Spidey's gaze across the city traveled to Avengers Tower. The beacon of hope for the city's people. The last time he was with the Avengers was when Ultron attacked the school, meaning that they weren't very close. There was a longing in his chest that drew him closer to the tower. He didn't want to be alone anymore.

Just then, he realized how cold it was. A cool breeze whistled through his suit, causing him to shiver. Again, enhanced senses do not like winter, at all. That only made him want to go in even more. Are they even home?! He thought.

When he reached the roof of the building, he scanned the city once more. Still nothing. Spidey climbed to the bottom of the tower in spirals. He hopped in front of the door and walks up to it. There was a giant Christmas wreath. Now that's some holiday spirit! Spidey thought, examining the well decorated trees around the tower. He stretched out his hand, preparing to open the door, but it opened for him.

"Oh, hello there! Who might you be?" a redhead asked him. She was the one that opened the door and now, her hand was stuck out like she wanted to shake hands.

"Oh uh... I'm Spider-Man," Peter replied, shaking her hand." And you?"

"I'm Pepper Potts, CEO of Stark Industries," Pepper informed him. "What brings the "Masked Menace" of New York City to Avengers Tower?"

"Oh no! Not you too!" Spidey whimpered. "I was just looking for the Avengers! A man can dream, can't he?"

"No, I'm not a JJJ fan, don't worry. Man? More like kid," Pepper smirked.

"I'm not a kid! I'm already grown up!" Spidey protested.

"Oh really..." Pepper trailed off and looked at her watch. "Oh, I'm sorry, but I have to go. The Avengers are in the common room right now. FRIDAY will guide you."

"FRIDAY?" Spidey mumbled as he watched her leave. He walked through the large room, looking for what might be FRIDAY.

After what seemed to be hours, a voice called him. "Hey Spidey! What're you doing here?"

Spider-Man turned, just to see Tony Stark of all people. No, that wasn't right. Tony was upside down, and flying in his Iron Man suit. Great, he was on the ceiling.

"Can't I visit my favorite superheroes every once in a while?" Spidey smiled, he didn't feel as confident as he sounded.

"uhh... yeah! But why today of all days? Don't you have family and friends to hang out with?" Tony replied, his faceplate flipping up to show his actual face.

"Of course I do! You guys are friends right? My family is, absent for now," Peter said, climbing to the ground. "How did you know that I was here?"

"Well, duh, of course we're friends! Where's your family right now?" Tony asked. "FRIDAY informed me of your appearance."

"Who's FRIDAY?" Peter suddenly blurted out.

"FRIDAY? Oh, that's just my AI, you know, artificial intelligence," Tony said, looking up at the ceiling. "Hey FRIDAY?"

"How may I help you sir?" a voice replied. Peter looked around for the source.

"This is Spider-Man," Tony said. "Could you get him to the common room? I'll catch up later."

Peter looked at Tony for a second. He has an AI? he thought. Well of course he does! It's Tony Stark we're talking about here!

"Spider-Man, go to the elevator, then you'll be there in no time," Tony smiled.

Peter nodded and flipped over to the elevator, pressing the button. He entered as the doors slid open. As soon as they closed, the elevator started moving.

Then it stopped and FRIDAY announced, "Welcome to the Avengers common room."

"Thanks FRIDAY!" Spidey said politely as he stepped out slowly. The Avengers seemed to be relaxing on the couches and talking, but they all stopped to look at him.

"Spider-Man?" Steve asked slowly.

"Oh, hey guys. It's me, your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!" Spidey greeted, fidgeting his hands.

"Spidey! You're here! You can be our Thor for this year!" Clint called out loudly. "Wait, why are you here again?"

"I just wanted to visit? Where's Thor?" Peter asked.

"Thor went off with Tony to get some crazy decorations or something," Black Widow replied slowly.

"Just Tony being Tony I guess," Steve shrugged.

Peter nodded. Everyone knew that Tony Stark really liked things over decorated. Like, really, really over decorated. Just to show off his money, he guessed.

"Well, if you're here, make yourself at home," Bruce said, gesturing towards a spot of the couch.

Spidey walked over and sat down, it was nice being near friends again. Not close friends, but friends.

Just then, he realized the Christmas tree. I was a huge Christmas tree, bigger than any he's ever seen. There were presents scattered around underneath it. They were all neatly wrapped and some were tipped over.

"You guys haven't opened the presents yet?" he asked suddenly.

"No... we can't do that without the other two," Bruce explained. "It's better when we get to open them together."

"You guys are all one big happy family," Spidey smiled. Like Uncle Ben, Aunt May, and I used to be... he thought longingly.

"Yeah... sorta... speaking of family, where is yours?" Steve asked, snapping him out of his thoughts.

"Mine? Oh, er, they aren't present right now, you know. Before you ask, I do have friends, but they're on vacation right now," Peter replied.

"Okay," Steve nodded. " How have you been?"

"Wonderful! Have you seen the crime rates of this city? They've been dropping!" Spidey exclaimed happily, practically jumping onto the ceiling. "I've been having progress! Oh, uh, how've you been?"

"Great, just bored. You know, it's been really quiet. Nothing's been going on lately," Clint complained, fiddling with an arrow.

"Even with the whole "Ultron" thing?" Spidey smirked.

"Even with the whole "Ultron" thing," Clint echoed.

"Isn't that a good thing though? Incredibly boring, but good nonetheless?" Spidey reasoned.

"Kind of. Ultron has killed someone already though and we believe a few super powered individuals are roaming freely now," Black Widow said calmly. Clint winced at that.

"What? Ultron killed someone else?!" Spidey exclaimed.

"No, that first thing that he "killed" was Tony's AI, JARVIS," Black Widow said. "Now, he killed a guy called Strucker."

"Let's not discuss this on Christmas guys!" Tony said suddenly, he was back. "For now! PRESENTS!"

"Okay... I'll just, er, stay here and watch," Spidey said, pulling his legs onto the couch and hugging them.

"No, no, no, you're getting a present like all of us," Tony said, pushing a wrapped box into his arms. "Here."

"Thanks..." Spidey said. "You didn't have to get me this..."

"No problem kid, you should get presents with the rest of us," Tony said, walking towards the tree.

Thor walked into the room just then. "I have gotten the news that our friend, Man of Spiders has come."

"Yeah, hey buddy!" Spider-Man greeted, walking over to the larger man.

"Welcome, how have you been?" Thor asked, smiling broadly.

"Guys? Presents?!" Tony asked.

"Uhhhhh..." Spidey started as everyone tore open their presents.

From then on, he knew that the holidays might not be so bad after all.

Peter was sitting in the couch at home. His Aunt May was gonna be home soon.

"Peter?" He heard her call. "I'm home!"

"Aunt May! " Peter greeted, smiling broadly.

"Did you have a good day? You know holidays and all?" she asked.

"Yeah, " Peter smiled.

I rush at the last bit... sorry. I'm probably not gonna update until late January or early February. Please review and have a great day!