So, long time since my last update. Sorry to keep you guys waiting. Thanks for the reviews. Tony's power will be briefly mentioned in this chapter enjoy.

"Anthony! Nice to hear from you! How's your injuries? "Professor Xavier spoke through one of Tony's screens.

" I'm fine, professor. SHIELD called me in yesterday. The X-men, we're exposed. "

" It will happen eventually, Anthony. We all knew that. "

" I...I'm not sure what to do now. "

" Just do what your heart tells you to. It's okay if you desire to leave us."

"I won't leave the X-men neither will I leave the Avengers. I just need some time to think this through. "

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Tony walks out of the elevator into the Avengers' living room in the Avengers Tower. The Avengers minus Thor that is in Asgard and Bruce that is in his lab are all sitting by the couch watching a movie.

Clint is the first to lay eyes on him. "Hey Stark! Finally decided to come back huh?"

Tony grinned. "What Legolas, miss me?" Clint grinned back at him.

"Stark! Welcome back!" Steve went over and gave Tony a pat on his back while Natasha just sits on the couch starring at him.

"Capsicle! Nice to see you. Don't give me that look, Nat. It feels like burning a hole through me. Where's Bruce and Thor?"

"Bruce is in the lab while Thor is busy with Loki's trial in Asgard. "

"Thanks Cap! I'll catch up with you guys later."

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"Hey, big guy! I'm back!"

"Tony, it's nice to see you. You look great. Planning to stay for how long?"

"What? I'm staying here for as long as I can, Brucie boy. What are you working at? Can I look?" Tony walk towards Bruce's desk without waiting for his answer.

There's a file on the desk which says: ' Blood sample: Anthony E. Stark ' Tony's eyes narrowed.

" When did you get that?"

"Don't you remember? You gave me that. Tony, I was just trying to run tests on everyone's blood samples so that it's easier for me to create antidotes in the future."

If he ran tests, then he knew. This is so getting worst. Calm down Tony. Calm down.

"I discovered something in your blood Tony. A mutation. Did you know about that?"

Okay. Just tell him, Tony.

Tony sits on a stool by the door trying to make his mind relax "From the very beginning, I knew. I am a mutant, Bruce."

"No one knew? What kind of mutation?"

"Well, Pepper and Rhodey know and now you know. I can wield magic. Controlling fire, ice, water, air and teleportation isn't a problem."

"Why don't you tell us?" Bruce stood up and walks over to sit beside Tony.

"I'm afraid, Bruce. When Howard knew about this, he called me a freak and he would beat me up every night saying I'm a disgrace to the family. I'm afraid you guys will treat me like how he did."

Bruce lay a hand on Tony's shoulder giving him comfort. "Don't worry Tony. We won't treat you that way. We are a team, a family. We look out for each other. Mutation isn't something bad. It's a gift. "

"Bruce, don't tell anyone. I'll tell them when it's the right time. Promise me Bruce."

"Okay. But if you need someone to talk to, I'm always here."

Not sure how to get into the climax. Any ideas? Reviews please!