A/N: Hello again peeps! Normally my chapters run quite a bit longer than this but I figured I could throw ya some good reading since the first little bit wasn't that much. It also helps to just get the story rolling! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little chapter and feel free to review.

I DO NOT OWN ANY MARVEL CHARACTERS. I do, however, own Ashlyn. At least I have that!

"Sir, Dr. Banner requests your presence in the laboratory. You as well Mr. Rogers." JARVIS' voice filled the quiet space of the living room.

Tony was sitting in the floor, his legs crossed, as he fiddled with some type of mechanical contraption. Steve was leaning back on the couch with the morning newspaper in his hands. He set it down momentarily to glance upwards and acknowledge JARVIS. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Steve?"

Tony laughed from his spot in the floor and set down the tools he held. "JARVIS will never listen to you and you know it. It's in his programming." Tony stood and began dusting his pants off. "Tell Bruce we'll be there shortly JARVIS."

"Of course Sir. He also wishes me to inform you that Miss Ashlyn shall be arriving shortly."

Steve's eyes snapped to where Tony had been standing to find him already gone. He was now making a mad dash for his lab, even tripping and falling in his haste. Steve had briskly made his way over to his downed partner and helped him up. "No need to injure yourself to get there, Tony. I'm sure Bruce has informed us and allowed enough time for us to get there before it happens."

Bruce checked the monitors in front of him once again. There was no mistaking it; this baby was ready to come out. Her heart rate and vitals were strong; her weight was coming in at a healthy 7.5 pounds, and judging from the recent ultrasounds she was in the proper position. While the baby would not be born in the usual way, Bruce was able to design a womb-like environment for her to thrive and grow inside. He was actually quite proud of it. Hell, he was proud of this whole damn project. When Tony and Steve first came to him with their idea, he laughed at them. Bruce didn't believe he had the skills to actually grow a child for his two friends but they never doubted him. Of course Tony's mechanical expertise was extremely helpful as well. While Bruce smiled lovingly at the monitors, he couldn't stop the excitement that seemed to be fluttering in his stomach.

"How is she, Banner?" Tony had made his way to Bruce's left side while Steve came up on his right. He had wondered where the two of them were, especially after the loud thud he heard a few minutes ago.

Steve smiled at Bruce as he noticed his questioning eyes. "Mr. Stark here decided to do a face dive in his excitement."

Bruce shook his head and cocked an eyebrow at Tony who simply shrugged. He was still waiting for the answer to his question and he would never admit to his little fall anyway. "She's doing perfectly fine actually." Bruce answered. "Everything seems to be in order and she's definitely ready to meet us." Bruce handed a small ultrasound picture to Steve. He had figured the two of them would want one.

Tony quickly snatched the picture form his partner and a large smile erupted on his face. "She's definitely going to look like me. She's gonna be my little girl!"

Steve scoffed and took the picture back. "You are so full of yourself Stark. My genes are pretty strong. I am Captain America."

Tony crossed his arms and scowled. "And I'm Iron man. Who is five thousand times better by the way."

Bruce sighed in the background and returned to his place in front of the machine. The monitors had begun beeping slightly and he figured it was time to meet Miss Ashlyn Iris. "Would you two stop bickering for five seconds and get over here." Bruce now had on a pair of gloves and was holding a fluffy towel. "It's time to meet your daughter."

Steve and Tony were instantly at Bruce's side but they were mindful to not be in the way. After a few moments the monitors began to beep rapidly. Bruce sat down in the office chair he hand been glued to for months and positioned himself at the mouth of the machine. The contraption had been programmed by both Tony and Bruce and after the baby's weight, vitals and position were in certain ranges, then it was allowed to open or "birth" the baby. Thankfully they wouldn't have to wait hours like some women have to endure during their labor. 'Advantage of being a scientist.' Bruce thought to himself for a second before the machine whirred quietly. 'Here she comes!'

Tony and Steve were hovering behind Bruce and glancing over each shoulder as the machine slowly began to create an opening. After only a few seconds they could see the baby's little fuzzy head poking out and shortly after that, the baby slid right out into Bruce's awaiting arms. Bruce quickly took the baby off to the side to clean her properly and make sure everything was as it was supposed to be. Steve had tears threatening to spill over as he watched and waited. Tony was bouncing like a child hyped up on candy. "Well? Is she alright?"

Before Bruce could answer Tony's impatient question, the baby's cry filled the room. Bruce smiled as he wrapped her up in a blanket he had laying nearby. He rocked her back and forth gently and smiled as her cries shrunk down to whimpers and she opened her eyes. "Tony is not gonna like this." He said quietly as he turned to the new parents with a knowing smile.

"Are you gonna hog my daughter all day, Banner?" Tony was bouncing his leg once again.

"Always the impatient one." Steve shook his head. "Let's hope she doesn't inherit that."

Bruce chuckled as he walked over to Tony and placed the little bundle gently into his arms. Tony went silent instantly as he carefully cradled his new daughter in the crook of his arm. Steve came up behind him and leaning over his shoulder, moved the blanket to the side so that they could see her properly.

Staring up at them with the bluest eyes that they had ever seen was a cute button nosed baby with a tuft of dirty blonde hair. Tony looked at Steve for a moment then looked back at the baby. "You've got to be kidding me. Seriously Banner?" He looked up to Bruce who was trying to contain his laughter.

"Hey now, that's not my fault Stark!"

Steve was heartily laughing as he decided it was his turn to hold her. He scooped her up from Tony and smiled sweetly at the now sleeping baby. It was surprising that she was able to sleep with all this racket going on around her. "Well, say hello to Miss Ashlyn Iris Stark." Steve winked at Tony and was rewarded with a scowl that was trying to become a smile.

"That's only fair. Since she looks just like you for heaven's sake." Tony walked over to Steve and wrapped his arms around his family. As he stared down at his beautiful daughter he sighed. "Well, I guess I fell in love with those features once and I can certainly do it again." He placed a kiss on Steve's cheek and ran his finger along Ashlyn's tuft of hair.

"Congratulations Sir. I shall print her birth certificate for you right away." JARVIS' voice rang through the lab.

Tony simply nodded, his eyes never leaving Ashlyn. "That sounds good JARVIS. That sounds good."