"We're finally back," Jane said happily as they arrived on the rooftop of Stark Towers. After spending a week in Asgard with Thor and Asgeir, they finally decided to return back to Earth. Thor had returned briefly after Asgeir was born to let the Avengers know Jane had given birth and get clothes for Jane and the baby, but beside that the Avengers were in the dark about everything.
"Friends, we have returned," Thor announced as they walked into the living room.
Within seconds, they were surrounded by Avengers, all of them shouting their greetings and congratulations, cooing over the sleeping baby. Jane smiled despite the chaos around her; this was home and this was her family, a weird dysfunctional family, but a family all the same. She missed them. "Okay, how bout we give Thor and Jane a chance to breathe?" Pepper called above the noise. "Let's sit down and get some food."
Thirty minutes later, everyone was scattered around the living room, pizza was delivered and the Avengers were still fawning over little Asgeir.
"So since it's a boy, did you name him after me?" Tony asked as he sat next to Jane, looking down at the baby. "Did they name you after your Uncle Tony, little guy?"
"Stark, no one would try to inflate your ego like that," Natasha said. "No one."
"What did you name the little fella?" Steve asked.
"We named him Asgeir," Jane replied. "I thought an Asgardian name would be nice."
"Asgeir," Pepper said, testing out the name. "I like it, something unique for the baby living with the Avengers."
"Asgeir's alright I guess, not as great as Tony, but it'll have to do," Tony said, pouting slightly.
"Your level of conceitedness never ceases to amaze me, Tony," Clint teased. "Can I hold the munchkin?"
"Munchkin? Are you getting soft on me, Clint?" Natasha laughed, bumping her shoulders against his.
"Can't blame me, this kid is freakin adorable," Clint replied as Jane handed Asgeir to him. Clint couldn't hold back the smile that spread across his face as Asgeir settled into his arms. Clint always wanted to have kids, to have a big family, a house filled with laughter and the pitter-patter of little feet running around. But a family wasn't the easiest thing to have when you were a top assassin for a secret government agency. 'At least we'll have this little guy to run around the Tower,' Clint thought.
"He is perfect," Natasha said, gently stroking Asgeir's soft cheek.
"How cute, the Hawk and Widow are getting parental on us," Tony teased.
"Don't make me use my thigh choke on you, Stark. Even Pepper won't save you this time," Natasha warned.
"She's right, I won't," Pepper added.
"Don't mind them munchkin. I'm your Uncle Clint and this fiery woman is your Aunt Tasha. I'm sure she'll teach you some awesome fighting moves when you're older," Clint said, rocking Asgeir for a moment before handing him to Natasha.
"Our son would be very fortunate to train under Lady Natasha," Thor said. He was pleased with how easily the Avengers took to his son, all of them talking to him and handing him to each other. Within seconds Asgeir managed to burrow himself into their hearts.
"We'll all find something to teach him," Natasha said as she gently stroked a finger against Asgeir's cheek. She would never admit it to anyone, except maybe Clint, but Natasha loved little kids, especially babies. She loved the baby smell that always lingered on their skin, she loved how easily they laughed and smiled, she loved the innocence in their eyes. She loved everything about babies. Even though Asgeir wasn't her son, she knew she would do whatever it took to make sure he was safe. She was an aunt now and she took that responsibility seriously. "It's Uncle Bruce's turn to hold you."
"I think it'll be a few years before I can teach him anything I'm good at," Bruce said, smiling down at Asgeir. "The lab is no place for you yet little guy. But I'll be happy to read you bed time stories." Bruce could picture it clearly: sitting in the rocking chair he helped put together in the nursery, little Asgeir nestled in his arms as he read him a bedtime story. Bruce liked the idea; it seemed….peaceful.
"I'll get you a little plastic shield when you're old enough," Steve said as he cradled Asgeir gently. "At this point we could probably use my shield as your crib since you're so small. You guys really did a great job, he's a cute little guy," Steve said, looking up at Jane and Thor.
"Thanks," Jane said, leaning against Thor's side. Jane thought she might cry from happiness as she watched everyone fawn over Asgeir, the newest member of the Avengers. She felt so relaxed, wanting to close her eyes for a few minutes, but still wanting to watch everyone's reactions to her son.
"He's gonna grow up to be a handsome little devil, aren't you Asgeir," Pepper cooed as Steve handed the baby to her. "You're gonna be a ladykiller when you grow up with those big blue eyes."
"He'll be just like his Uncle Tony," Tony said, smirking slightly.
"I don't think the world could handle another Tony," Steve said.
"You might be right Capsicle; it might be too much awesome for the world to handle. Speaking of awesome, I have a gift for the little bundle of thunder," Tony said, reaching for a gift bag hidden behind the couch.
"Tony, you really didn't need to get anything for Asgeir; you've done so much already," Jane said.
"Yes, truly your generosity knows no bounds, Man of Iron," Thor added.
"Sorry, can't return it. I had these puppies custom made since Pepper said I couldn't make the kid a mini-Iron Man suit," Tony said sadly. "So I made the kid Avengers bibs."
"You did not," Bruce said, smiling slightly.
"But I did. There's one for each of us," Tony said, placing them on the coffee table as he slowly held up each bib. The first bib was white with a cartoon Hulk smashing the ground on it and the words, "I do not have an anger problem" written underneath.
"That one's cute," Bruce laughed.
Tony smirked as he raised the next one. It was a Black Widow themed bib, showing the back of Natasha as she looked over her shoulder, her brilliant red hair obscuring part of her face, a gun in both of her hands. Underneath her it said in elegant script "My aunt could kick your aunt's butt."
"Very classy," Natasha said sarcastically, a smile tugging at her lips.
"Here's Clint's," Tony said. The bib showed Clint kneeling on the edge of a building, bow and arrow in hand, with the words "Robin Hood has nothing on me," written under the image.
"Never stop with the archery jokes," Clint laughed.
"Let's see the Captain America one," Steve said, bracing himself. The bib had a picture of Steve in his Captain America outfit, holding up his shield. Underneath it said, "Saving the world since the 1940s."
"I have one with the proud papa," Tony said, tossing the bib to Thor. It showed Thor raising his hammer, lightning striking behind him. "My father is a god, what does yours do?" was written above the image.
"And of course, Iron Man," Tony announced. The bib had Iron Man shooting a blast and the words "My uncle is Iron Man. Enough said." imprinted on it. "But I think this is my favorite," Tony said, buttoning the bib behind Asgeir's head before letting the others see it. The living room was filled with laughter as everyone looked at Asgeir's bib. It was a simple white bib that said "These fools put my cape on backwards."
"Good job, Tony," Clint laughed. "The bibs were actually funny."
"What do you think, Jane?" Tony asked, realizing she was silent through the entire unveiling.
"Jane has fallen asleep, but I'm sure she would appreciate them very much," Thor said, wrapping an arm around her as he cradled Asgeir in the other.
"Kodak moment," Pepper said, taking out her phone to take a picture of the little family. "Absolutely perfect."
"Hey Pepper," Tony said as she sat down next to him. "I want one."
"What? A picture?" Pepper asked, confused.
"No, I want one," he said again, nodding toward Asgeir. Pepper's cheeks reddened with in seconds, surprised by Tony's words.
"I think it's time for me to head to the lab," Bruce said, getting up quickly.
"I'll come with you," Steve replied, rushing after Bruce as he headed toward the elevators.
"Hey Clint, let's go spar," Natasha said, grabbing Clint's hand and dragging him from the room.
"Jane, Asgeir, and I shall retire to our room as well," Thor said, gently nudging Jane awake and walking her to their bedroom.
"T-tony," Pepper said, still shocked as her mind reeled from Tony's words.
"Pepper, I want one," Tony said softly.
What did you guys think of the Avengers' reactions to Asgeir? What about Tony's gift to Asgeir? How about what Tony said about "wanting one?" I wanna know what you guys think! Let me know readers, we only have one more chapter to go!