Little Adoption

Peter couldn't help letting out a surprised gasp when they pull up to the Tower the next morning. "Wow it is so huge!" He exclaims as Amber pulls into the visitor parking lot.

"Yes it is," Amber smiles as Peter bounces in his car seat.

The first time she had to put Peter in the seat, he cried so much, but after explaining that after he got classified it became the law that he has to sit in one regardless of headspace because he could drop any time.

She explained that she would get in big trouble if she got pulled over and he wasn't sitting in one, it could lead to a big fine and/or possibly arrested for endangering a Little.

Peter didn't want that and after having it explained to him he understood and accepted it, he cares for Amber and doesn't want her to get in trouble because of him. 

After she parks she gets out and heads over to his side of the car and unbuckles him from the seat allowing him to get out on his own since he is in his Big headspace. Peter grabs her hand as they walk towards the entrance, he can't help but feel nervous but excited at the same time, this is a dream come true being able to see the inside of the Tower and get to know and hang out with Mr. Stark. 

Amber called Tony at 8am to remind him of the appointment and to get information on where to park and where to go. He told her that they would meet them down in the lobby and he would show her where the private entrance is for family and friends to use so they don't have to go through the lobby.

It is now 9am when they walk through the front door, Peter is looking around, up at the tall ceiling and pretty much turning around to look at everything while Amber holds his hand and looks for Tony and Pepper.

She spots Tony a little ways away, talking with a man in a black suit, Amber makes her way over, "Mr. Stark it is good to see you again."

"Amber, Peter!" Tony smiles.

Peter looks at Tony when he says his name, "hi Mr. Stark! It is good to see you again."

"I told you we would see each other again, and please kid call me Tony," Tony smiles.

"o-oh okay, Tony," Peter smiles shyly.

"Amber, Peter I would like you to meet the Head of Security, my personal driver and body guard, Happy," Tony points to Happy who smiles softly at Peter and shakes Amber's hand.

"Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you. Tony has talked non stop about both of you, but especially you Peter, I look forward to getting to know you," Happy smiles.

"It is a pleasure to meet you too, Happy," Amber says. "So you are in charge of protecting this building and driving Mr. Stark around as his body guard?"

"I run the unit of security here in the Tower but my primary focus is the safety of Mr. and Mrs. Stark, and now Peter as well. FRIDAY is the main source of protection here in the Tower so I tend to focus of the Bosses while she does the rest along with my team," Happy explains.

"Who is FRIDAY?" Peter asks.

"That, is a great question, follow me to the elevator and I will introduce you to FRIDAY, she is my personal AI she runs everything in the building," Tony smiles and sees Peter light up.

"You have an AI?!" Peter exclaims excitedly letting go of her hand to stand next to Tony.

"Sure do, come on!" Tony says as they all move to the elevator.

Happy walks besides Amber, "nobody gets in without first going through my team and FRIDAY. Visitors and employees usually have to wear a badge to go anywhere past the lobby as well as through a scanner."

Amber nods showing she is listening while watching Peter and Tony chatting animally in front of her.

"The private entrance is guarded by FRIDAY," Happy continues, "she allows friends, family, the Avengers and the bosses to come and go without going through all the protocols. She uses facial recognition soft wear, as well as other sensors to monitor who comes and goes so only those who Tony personally says can come and go from the private entrance is allowed, he has to program them in personally. The employee elevator only goes from level 3 which is the parking garage to level 84 which is the med bay all floors in between are labs and places for employees. The private elevator has no numbers and can go to any floor from floor 1 to 96 FRIDAY is in complete control so only those with clearance can access those floors."

"Wow, I am not surprised by the level of security and yet I am for some odd reason," Amber laughs.

"I understand, for new people here at the Tower is can be overwhelming even though they tend to know it would be because of the nature of the work and the people who live here are."

They arrive at the elevator and they step inside when the door opens. 

"Alright Pete, Amber meet FRIDAY, FRIDAY say hello," Tony grins.

"Good morning Mrs. Russell and Mr. Parker, I am FRIDAY," FRIDAY announces.

"Wow!" Peter says, "A real life AI!"

"That's right Pete, FRIDAY here runs this whole building she is also available anytime you need her, if you need anything you just ask FRIDAY, or myself or Pepper," Tony says.

"She can do anything?" Peter asks.

"She is in charge of this elevator, want to ask her to take us up to the penthouse Pete?"

"Can I?"

"Sure, just ask," Tony smiles.

"FRIDAY, can you please take us up to the penthouse please and thank you?" Peter asks.

"Of course Peter, I would be happy to," FRIDAY announces happily. 

Peter let out a joyful squeals when the elevator starts to move. "Look Amber it is moving without pushing any buttons!"

Amber lets out a little laugh, Peter seems to be slipping in all of his excitement, "I see Peter and you made that happen that is so cool!"

"Pepper is waiting for us up in the penthouse she got stuck on a call this morning and wasn't able to make it downstairs but she promised she would be done before the tour started," Tony explains. "This elevator is the one you can use tomorrow when you arrive, there is a parking garage that we will show you when we take you down to the garage to inspect the car seat that we have installed," Tony says.

"Excellent, I am pleased to know you have one installed already," Amber says.

"He has had it for four days, I just installed it last night," Happy whispers which causes Amber to laugh.

Amber laughs louder when she sees Tony with his head turned towards Happy and his tongue is sticking out; Peter looks up when Amber laughs and laughs at the face Tony is making.

"We have arrived on the penthouse floor," FRIDAY announces as the elevator stops and opens the door. 

"Welcome to our home," Tony says walking in,

Amber and Peter take a minute after coming off the elevator to look around. It is an open concept floor plan, the Living room is to the right with a large 'L' shape couch and a recliner; a round coffee table in the middle and it has plush carpet, there is a wall TV, a floor to ceiling window with a balcony, behind the couch are shelves that has pictures on it and candles.

To the left is the dining room with a large dining table with a highchair/baby seat at the head of the table. The kitchen has an island separating the dining room and kitchen 2 large sinks and dishwasher and flattop stove, microwave and a two compartment fridge. 

"Amber, Peter welcome!" Pepper says walking down the hall that is straight a head of them. "Sorry I couldn't meet you downstairs, I got stuck on a work call."

"That is okay," Amber smiles, "It is great to see you again Mrs. Stark."

"Please call me Pepper, you too, Peter," Pepper smiles down at Peter, who gives a small smile back.

Amber could tell that even though the excitement made Peter lapse into a Little space he is back to his Big space. 

"Boss, I will be downstairs if you need me," Happy says.

"Thank you Happy, we will see you soon," Tony says.

"So Peter are you ready to take a tour?" Pepper smiles.

"Yes, please," Peter says trying to hide his excitement but not really succeeding.

She hold out a hand to see if Peter would take it, which he slowly does after a minute.

"So here is the living room, dining room and kitchen," Pepper says.

Pepper shows Peter around, and telling him how things worked such as the TV which is controlled by FRIDAY and such. When Peter sees some of the shelves are empty as well as a glass cabinet is empty as well he got curious. 

"Why are those shelves empty?"

"Well since you said that you love building legos and making things, we added a few new shelves and this cabinet so we can show off what you make," Pepper smiles. 

Peter couldn't help but beam at this, "You want me to display stuff that I make?"

"Absolutely," Pepper smiles and resumes the tour. 

While Pepper and Peter do their own tour, Amber looks around to see what is Little proofed and making notes if anything is missing Tony accompanying her while they talk about what they did and answering any questions she has. She notices that everything a Little could choke on or grab is up on a high shelf, there are no wires to the blinds or TV and all windows are locked electronically which is controlled by FRIDAY.

In the dining room she sees that the highchair is multipurpose, it can be used if he is in his Big headspace or his Little space and can be used strapped or leaned back depending on headspace. Once again she notices that there is nothing in the dining room that is dangerous for Peter if he is in his Little space.

When she goes into the kitchen part, she sees that there are Little proof locks on the cabinets and fridge. She doesn't know how well it will work against Peter but the effort is there and she approves. 

"Peter can get into them if he is in his Big headspace, but with his powers to climb things we worried that he would try to get up to the ceiling and the doors would swing open and make him hurt himself so they act more as holding them close then to keep him out of it," Tony says. 

"Smart to think of things like that," Amber says.

"Well I am a genius after all," Tony smiles.

"And here is the kitchen and dining room," Pepper says as she enters the kitchen with Peter.

Peter looks around and see the Little proof locks, he understands because it is the same at the orphanage, he has seen Little's get into all kind of things when there are no locks on stuff. He then spots the highchair, "who is that for?"

"That is for you sweetie," Pepper says. "It is adjustable, you can sit close to the table if you are Big and it has an attachment if you are in between and want to play with your food, and it had a tilting motion for if you are in your Little space and fall asleep."

Peter is touched that they are covering all aspects of his headspace instead of focusing on his Little headspace, they are taking all of him into consideration. 

They are then lead to the hallways just past the stairs, "down here is a half bathroom, a guest bedroom and my office. I want you to know Peter that I have an open door policy, that means that no matter what I am doing in that office, if you need anything you are allowed to come in," Pepper says.

"But what if you are on a phone call or in a meeting?"

"Doesn't matter, you still come in and get me, I don't care if it is to ask me a question or simple because you want a hug, you are allowed in, okay?" Pepper kneels down to Peter's level and waits for him to look at her in the eyes to show he understands.

Peter searches her eyes to see if she was just saying that while Amber is here and doesn't actually mean it, but all he sees in sincerity and a strong conviction in her what she is saying.

Slowly he nods, "Okay Pepper."

"Good now, let's go upstairs I am saving the best for last," Pepper says.

Amber notices that there are Little gates at the bottom and top of the stairs; Pepper takes a moment to show Peter how they work so that he can easily open or close them when going up and down the stairs. They make their way upstairs with Tony and Peter in the lead, Pepper and Amber following behind. 

As soon as they get to the top of the stairs Pepper takes them to the first room on the right, "this is our laundry room." 

The room has a cabinet that Pepper shows how to take off the lock and that has all the detergent and softener and dryer sheets. 

"If there is a certain kind of smell you like Pete please tell us and we will get it, if there are ones that hurt your senses please tell us right away so we can get rid of it, we don't want to use anything that is harmful to you in any ways okay?" Tony says smiling when Peter nods.

Beside the cabinet is the washer and dryer that are side by side, they are big enough to fit four normal loads in. Amber watches as they show him how it works so that he can do his laundry if he needs to, but they do have a cleaner who comes once a week to clean and do laundry.

On the other side there is a ironing table and a table for folding clothes on, and beside that are shelves that have extra pillows and cases on the top shelf, flat sheets on the second, fitted sheets on the third and comforters of the fourth.

"If you are cold or want extra blankets or pillows this is where you will find them, however don't hesitate to ask us, if you need something that isn't here," Pepper says.

"Okay," Peter says shyly. He is a little overwhelmed with how much thought the Stark's have put into him living with them. It makes him want to cry because no one has cared this much about him other then Amber since his family died.

Amber watches Peter take everything in and puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder, when he looks up at her she gives him a small smile.

They leave the room and head to the bedroom at the end of the hall. "This is mine and Pepper's room," Tony says. 

Amber peaks in and sees an Atlantic king bed with a bassinet against the wall near the window and head of the beds, everything is clean and in order. She simple nods and stands in the door way while Tony and Pepper talk to Peter and show him around.

"As you can see our bed is big enough that if you have trouble sleeping or have a nightmare you can come join us, it is no trouble. If you are in your Little headspace we will probably keep you with us in our room anyways, so don't be shy, just like with Pepper and her office our bedroom is open to you anytime, day or night," Tony explains.

Peter take in the sight that is their room, it is four times bigger then his room at the orphanage. They have a large walk in closet one side is Peppers and one side is Tony's. There is a vanity with Pepper's hair brush and drawers that Peter assumes has her make up in it beside the door that leads to their bathroom. 

"Wow!" Peter says walking in to the bathroom and giggling when it echo's a little. There is a stand up shower with clear glass all around, a large tub that he could swim in, (not really it is just large enough for an adult to be submerged inside and relax in), and there are two sinks with a large wall to wall mirror.

"Pretty cool huh?" Tony says smiling as Peter takes it all in. He leads Peter our of the bathroom and sees him eyeing the bed again, "Want to climb up and see how awesome the bed is?"

"That is okay Tony, I don't want to mess up your bed," Peter says. 

"Now none of that," Tony smiles when he saw the brief flash of excitement before he covers it up and declines. "Now come on," Tony reaches down and picks up Peter before gently tossing him on the bed.

Peter lets out an 'eep' when Tony picks him up and then lets out a laugh when he gets tosses onto the bed and bounces a little. Peter can't help but feel in aww at the softness of the bed, they feel like the blankets that Amber gets him. He can't help but rub his hands all over them and lays down, it is like the bed molds to fit him and hugs him in a warm embrace. "This is so nice!"

Tony and Pepper watch as Peter stretches and feels the blankets, you could think he is a cat with how he smiles and rolls around. "I guess you like our bed," Pepper smiles.

Peter blushes and sits up, crawling to the end of the bed and jumps off, while nodding to their question. "It feels like a hug," Peter says.

"So that means you won't have a problem coming to use if you need help sleeping as you can look forward to sleeping on a cloud," Tony smiles. "Now let's go see the best part, your room!"

Peter couldn't help but feel nervous and exited to see his room; Tony and Pepper lead him to the door that is to the immediate right when coming out of their room. 

"Whenever you are ready why don't you open the door," Pepper smiles at Peter.

Amber stands off and watches them interact, she is very satisfied with how this walkthrough is going, so far everything is to standards and they are talking with Peter about everything to reassure and explain why they did what they did and how it helps both sides of him.

She is very happy that they are talking and showing Peter everything as everything is done for him, rather then focus on her and trying to please her, so far they are doing everything they can to make sure Peter likes it and feels comfortable with everything they did. It is also reassuring that Peter is looking to them for permission rather then her, it means he is settling in and seeing them as parental figures instead of her.

When it came to his room, she sees that Peter is nervous but from the looks on Tony and Peppers faces, Peter is about to enter a room that is from his dreams. 

Peter looks at the Stark's and then back at the door, he slowly opens turns the handle and opens the door. He can't help but gasp at the sight he sees.

Just like how Amber took into consideration that he is both Little and Big, so did the stark's a crib and a big boy bed just like in his room, the colors are nice and match well. He has both a Little side room and a Big side room, walking in he takes in everything, he sees more empty shelves that he assumes will be for finished lego projects or anything else he wants to decorate it with.

Peter looks down and feels the plush carpet and smiles when he feels how soft it is; he walks over and looks to see that his crib also has the side down so he can craw in and out of. He walks over to his Big boy bed and sees it has a sliding rail as well, he crawls up onto the bed, and though it isn't as soft as the Stark's bed it is still softer then his current bed and he giggles while giving a small bounce on it. 

Tony and Pepper let Peter explore the room for a bit before entering, "so Peter what do you think? Do you like it? Is there anything you see that you don't like and want to change?" Pepper asks.

Peter gets off the bed and stands there, how can he explain to them that this is the best room ever and that he loves it all and appreciate everything; a lone tears rolls down his face.

Tony and Pepper panic when they see the tear and quickly rush over to kneel in front of him, Tony rubs his back while Pepper brushes away the tear, "oh honey it is okay, whatever you don't like we can change you don't have to cry."

"No," Peter says looking at them, "happy tears," he explains. "I love it all and you have done so much for me already and we only met yesterday and I-"

"It is a bit overwhelming huh buddy?" Tony says and watches as Peter nods. "That's okay, Pepper did this whole room hoping you would love it, we have been planning to adopt a Little for a while and meeting you, we now know we found who belongs here with us and that is you, so take your time in adjusting, we have time."

"Thank you Pepper for the room, I love it, and thank you for thinking of me," Peter says and then proceeds to hug them both.

Smiling brightly the Stark's hug Peter back both kissing his head and smiling brightly.

"Want to see your bathroom?" Pepper asks and feels Peter nod.

Once they lead Peter into the bathroom Amber moves from the door way and looks around the room to make sure all safety precautions were done and is happy that they are.

In the bathroom she sees that there is shower with a detachable shower head and a tub that has a Little seat inside in case they have to bath him in his Little headspace. The sink is low enough that he doesn't need a step stool to use it and so is the toilet, everything is at his height. Peter is very excited about this, carpet is in front of the sink and toilet and non slip paw prints are on the rest of the floor and tub.

"So you like your bathroom," Tony asks.

"Yes I do, thank you very much!" Peter smiles.

"We got you soft towels that are Iron Man and neutral colors, once you get settled we can do some shopping and get other towels that you like. We were not sure if we could connect with a boy or a girl so we decided to wait before getting anything themed outside of Iron Man until we knew. Besides it is no fun unless you get to pick stuff out yourself so you can make it your own," Pepper smiles.

"Why don't we move back to the living room and we can get to know each other more?" Tony says.

"That is a great idea," Amber says. "Why don't you all go ahead first awhile I finish my inspection of the room and then I will join you in the living room."

"Sounds great, Tony why don't you take Peter down stairs and I will finish up here with Amber and meet you two down there," Pepper says.

"Excellent idea, come on Peter, let's go down to the living room," Tony smiles down at Peter, who smiles back and nods.

Once the two leave the room Amber goes into the bathroom to inspect everything that is done, "I have to give you both credit, out of every house I have ever did a walkthrough on, you two have to be the most prepared."

"Thank you, with Tony's past we wanted to make sure that if we did get a walkthrough that there would be no question as to the safety of our Little. Tony has even installed protocols with FRIDAY to make sure that even though we may not be in the same room as Peter that he will be looked out for."

"Really? What kind of protocols?"

"FRIDAY?" Pepper asks.

"Yes, Mrs. Boss; Mrs. Russell, Boss as made several protocols to ensure the safety of Peter, with Peter being the Boss's Little as well as an enhanced Little, we made sure that he would be safe. Such as protocols for if Peter is having a sensory overload, I will then alert the Boss's and make sure to turn down the lights, sound proof the room, and use soothing sounds to help keep him calm until someone can be with him. I am to alert the Boss's if Peter is in distress of any kind."

Amber can't help but be impressed.

"No one unless they are in the list of trusted names are to be with Peter or take him from the Tower, if anyone of the trusted names leave with Peter Boss is to be notified; if someone tries to leave with Peter and is not park of the trusted list, building shut down protocol is to be activated and not lifted until Peter is found and with a safe person. Many other protocols are in effect some are for when he is in his Little head space such as all windows are to be locked and he is lot allowed to have access to the elevator alone and other's are for when he is in his Big head space such as he is allowed to leave the penthouse and can visit the Avengers common room alone, and is allowed to open a window for fresh air without permission. Boss was insistent that the protocols be as unrestricting as possible as he does not wish for Peter to feel trapped but to only feel safe," FRIDAY explains.

"That is great to hear, thank you FRIDAY," Amber says. "Pepper, even if I had doubt about you and Tony being able to care for a Little with your lifestyle I wouldn't anymore after this tour and with FRIDAY explaining all you both have done. The only thing left is for you guys to bond so that he will feel comfortable staying with you both."

"That is what the rest of the visit will be," Pepper smiles. "If he has any questions or wants to ask us anything we will both be upfront and honest with him."

"He will appreciate that. There is one thing I need to speak to you about however since we are alone," Amber says.

"Oh?"

"Yes, I take it you have been on pills to bring on lactation as you plan to feed him yourself."

"Yes, it is the most healthiest way to feed a Little as young as Peter."

"Yes it is, however with his past trauma in that regards, I should share a little trick I do to help keep him calm and not panic when it comes time to nurse."

"Yes that did worry me when you informed me of what that bitch did, anything you can tell me to help make him comfortable will be appreciated."

"I know you will want to feed him more frequently then I do and that is because you will be his Mama, so the best way is to give him his pacifier if he doesn't have it, put him in the feeding position with your exposed breast resting against his cheek, close enough that he can latch himself but not forcing it."

Pepper nods taking in Amber's words.

"Once his sucking on his pacifier becomes more frequent or he puts his hand on you, remove the pacifier and wait for him to turn his head. Once he does he should latch himself or you can reposition and rub your nipple on his lips so he can taste the milk, once that happens he will latch himself. Until he is use to you and stops fighting the feeding this way never force him to latch on, always let him do the latching. That way he is in control and doesn't feel forced; the hope is that one day he will just get into feeding position himself when he is hungry and latch on right away, but you will need to be patient with him in the beginning."

"Thank you for letting me know, I will do as you advise. Do you have a feeding schedule that you could give me, I believe in sticking to a routine he knows will help him adjust here easier."

"Of course I will send it to you in an e-mail along with nap time and sleeping schedule. You can adjust it as needed but at least you will have a guideline to work with while you do your adjustment period," Amber smile. "I know Peter will be happy here and I thank you for taking my words of caution seriously."

"You don't have to thank me for anything, it is you that we should be thanking. Without you to guide us with Peter we may have accidently hurt him more without knowing it," Pepper smile. "Now shall we join the boys downstairs?"

"Yes we should, it is almost feeding time for Peter, I brought some formula for him for right now maybe later after I talk with Peter we can try a practice feeding with you if you want to try."

"I would love to, if Peter will allow it, since we came home yesterday from meeting Peter I have been leaking from over production of milk," Pepper laughs. 

"I understand," Amber says.

Pepper and Amber make their way downstairs to see Tony and Peter lost in science talk as Tony explains about the nano technology he is working on for his suit. "Seems you boys are having fun," Pepper smiles as she sits down next to Peter on the couch who is sitting next to Tony. 

"I was just telling Peter about the nano technology that I am trying to implement into the suit so that I have it on me at all times in case anything happens," Tony smiles.

"It is so cool! I would really like to see how it is done when you figure it out! It could be implement it into your watch or a ring," Peter says practically bouncing in his seat.

"I was going to see about putting it in my arc reactor," Tony says pointing to his chest piece. "A watch or ring can be stolen, this can't." Tony watches as Peter looks at his chest where the glow of the reactor is only faintly glowing through his shirt, if you were not paying attention you may not even see it. A funny look went over Peter's face and Tony watches as Peter's hand twitch upwards as if to touch him. "Pete? What is it?"

Peter seems to come out of whatever thought he in and looks up at Tony, "huh?"

"You okay sweetie?" Pepper asks.

"Umm, ya, sorry I just was thinking," Peter says looking down at his hand that is slightly raises before putting it down and folding them on his lap. 

"What you thinking about?" Tony asks. "You can ask us anything Peter that is why you are here, ask anything you like, there is no stupid questions in this house."

"I hear it, the hum of the reactor in your chest. What if something happens to the reactor, if people know that is where your suit is then they might target it and then you could die," Peter says. He is feeling so small once the words come out of his mouth. Tony is going to be his new dad if everything goes well and the thought of losing him makes him sad.

"Pete, Bambino, look up at me," Tony says as he puts his hand on Peter's shoulder. He is patient while he waits for Peter to look up at him and his heart breaks at the sad puppy eyes that look up at him. "This right here," he says pointing to the arc reactor, "will always be a part of me, but it is no longer what is keeping me alive."

"Wh-what? But what about the metal in your chest?" Peter asks baffled at the news.

"I had surgery a few years ago, Dr. Cho who is our family doctor and personal friend found a way to remove the shrapnel in my chest so that my heart is what is keeping me alive and this, this is still here because it has fused with my body and can't be removed," Tony smiles.

"Really?" Peter asks.

"Yup, so that means that if for some reason someone get close enough to hit me in the chest and break it, I wont die. I give you my word I will come back to you and we can fix it together," Tony says firmly but gently so that Peter knows he is speaking the truth but softly to reassure him that he will be here for him. "Okay?"

Peter feel relief at Tony's words, it is a relief to know that Tony isn't relying in the reactor to live and that if anything happens to it Tony will still be fine. "Okay, can I give you a hug?"

"Of course Bambino!" Tony smiles, "You never have to ask for a hug, I will always welcome one from you."

Peter throws himself into Tony's arms and takes comfort in listening to both the hum of the reactor and the steady heartbeat beneath his ears. 

Pepper smiles as she watches her boys hug and work through Peter's insecurities about the reactor, it almost brings a tear to her eye in happiness. She hasn't seen Tony this happy since she said yes to marrying him. 

Amber watches from the kitchen at the scene in front of her, with her abilities she sees the connection that Peter is making with the Stark's. She feels no need to interfere, the connection is strong even if they don't know it yet but Peter is there's and nothing over the next 2 weeks will change that, but she says nothing; they need to see it and feel it on their own.

Amber makes Peter his bottle and silently brings them over to Pepper, she taps her on the shoulder and when Pepper looks at her Amber makes sure to hold a finger to her lips and just silently gives her the bottle. 

Pepper nods at Amber in thanks, knowing that she is trying not to draw attention to herself so they can connect with Peter. She then waits for Tony to look at her before she holds up the bottle and makes a motion for Tony to feed Peter. 

Tony sees Pepper holding up a bottle and motions that Peter needs to feed. When he went to pull Peter back, Pepper stops him and moves to give him the bottle. He understands that he will have to feed Peter on a regular bases using a bottle when Pepper isn't around to nurse him so might as well practice now.

Slowly he shifts Peter onto his lap and cradles him so his ear is between his heart and the reactor. "Pete," he whispers, "it is time for a snack, are you okay if I feed you?" Tony feels him stiffen before quickly adding. "I would really love it if you would let me, it would make me really happy."

Peter is really happy and content in Tony's arms listening to his heart beat and the hum of the reactor, it is so soothing that he doesn't realize he is starting to doze. Peter feels Tony shift him in his arms, his head resting on his chest, his legs draped over Tony's lap, his hand running through his hair. At this point Peter is starting to wish he had his paci, he is starting to feel Little and as much as he wants to stay Big, he promised Amber he wouldn't fight it if it happened because it means he feels safe.

Once Tony whispers his name and mentions a snack, his tummy rumbles, but when Tony asks to feed him, he can't help but stiffen. He doesn't know how he feels about having his hero feed him, but when he says that it would make him so happy to do so, Peter is having a hard time saying no, if it really meant that much to Tony he suppose he can try.

Peter knows, that with the Stark's, he wont be feeding like he normally does with Amber. They will want to feed him because as Amber says, it is very much in their nature to long feed a Little as a Little is to want to be fed and taking care of. So he can try, Amber has helped him, and hopefully Amber as helped the Stark's too in understanding his insecurities.

Hiding his face in Tony's chest he nods shyly, at least it is a bottle right now and they are not pushing him to nurse. 

Once Tony feels Peter push his face into his chest and nod, he slowly moves Peter into feeding position. Pepper moves closer and puts Peter's feet up on her lap so she could lean on Tony.

Pepper hands Tony the bottle and slowly Tony nudges Peter's face away from his chest and slowly brings the nipple to Peter's lips. He doesn't force it, he just holds it barely touching Peter's lips, waiting for Peter to latch onto it himself. 

Peter's eyes are closed, once he feels the nipple resting near his lips but not being forced in, he opens his eyes to see Tony and Pepper staring down at him with nothing much love and happiness in their eyes. There is no mean looks, no forcing the nipple into his mouth because he has to eat, no degrading words; just calm patients.

Slowly Peter opens his mouth, he isn't in his Little space like he was the first time they fed him at the orphanage so this is new to allow someone other the Amber feed him outside of his Little head space. The nipple slowly slides in and he closes his mouth around it and gives it a suckle. Once the warm milk touches his tongue, he sighs in contentment and starts to suckle in earnest, bring a hand up on top of Tony's to hold it in place.

He watches their reaction and sees giant smiles and pure happiness, soon there is a hand on his tummy and one in his hair rubbing gently and words of praise reach his ears.

Peter couldn't believe how right this felt, how content he feels. He continues to watch them while he feeds, they begin talking talking with Amber who returns from the kitchen to sit off somewhere he can't see, the hand in his hair and on his tummy never stop. 

Amber waits for Peter to settle into his feeding before appearing again; she sits in an arm chair to the side so that she could see Peter but he couldn't see her. "Precious isn't he?"

"Oh my god yes," Pepper smiles. 

"Tony how are you doing?" Amber asks.

"I can't be any better, I am the happiest I have ever been since Pepper said yes to marrying me," Tony smiles.

"Perfect, you are forming a connection with him, soon you will begin to feel what he needs and when. It is a natural instinct that all Caregivers get when they connect with the right Little, some have weak connections and some of very strong connections. I have a feeling you guys will form a very strong connection."

"I hope so, I love him so much already that I really don't want to say bye to him later," Tony says.

"Don't worry it is just until tomorrow then you can have the whole day with him," Amber smiles. "While Peter is eating, if you don't mind, I could go view the car seat installation, get that checked off and then when Peter is done we could-"

Amber is cut off by the vibration of her phone ringing. Amber pulls out her phone and looks down, she then looks up and smiles, "I am so sorry I have to take this, I will just be in the kitchen." Amber stands up and move to the kitchen to answer the phone. 

Pepper and Tony watch her leave before looking back down at Peter who is almost done his bottle. Pepper then realized that Amber only gave her one bottle, she didn't want to interrupt her phone call but if Peter is still hungry she will have to go into the kitchen to make another one. 

Peter finished the bottle and Tony sat him up and rubbed his back, earning a small burp in return. "Are you still hungry Pete?" 

Peter thinks about it for a moment before shyly nodding.

"You don't need to be shy if you are hungry please tell us, we never want you to be hungry okay?" Pepper says. "I have to go into the kitchen to make another bottle can you wait here with a Tony while I go make another one?" 

Peter nods and watches as Pepper goes into the kitchen, he then looks up at Tony. 

"Can I get you anything while you wait?" Tony asks.

Peter nods and points to the bag, "paci?"

"You want your paci? Sure thing Bambino," Tony stands up with Peter still in his arms and walks over to the bag, to grab Peter's paci; it is easy to find since it is on top. After grabbing it, he holds it up to Peter's mouth and like with the bottle he waits for Peter to take it, which he did faster then the bottle. Tony moves to sit back down on the couch while they wait for Pepper to return. 

~*~

Pepper walks into the kitchen to see Amber Leaning against the counter a small smile on her face.

"Yes we both have been very busy with work, but we both knew our jobs would be like this. I still love you though... yes I know you love Peter more then me, I will remind him that he took my place," Amber laughs. She looks up and sees Pepper walking into the kitchen with the empty bottle. Amber smacks her forehead and nods at Pepper signaling that she can make another bottle that her phone call is not a private one. 

Pepper laughs and moves to make a new bottle, Amber gave her a sign that she could be in the kitchen and that her phone call isn't a private one that she shouldn't hear.

"Tell me you didn't call me during Peter's walkthrough just to tell me that you miss Peter more then me and are happy he found a home," Amber laughs.

Pepper smiles at that, assuming she is talking to her husband, but her smiles suddenly turns to concern when Amber takes in a breath.

"... ..."

"What do you mean by that?" Amber asks in confusion.

".... ... ...."

"What phone calls?"

".... .... .... .... ....."

"You can't track it? It is part of your job to be able to do shit like this," Amber growls.

".... .."

"Should I be concerned about this?"

".... .. ... ......"

"My guard is never down, dear, you should know this by now after being married for 4 years."

"...."

"Keep on it and let me know as soon as you do."

".... ......"

"She thinks she can pull a fast one on me she is mistaken."

".... . ... ......"

"If it is someone dangerous I will call you once I deal with it, you will not get between me and that woman."

".... ..... ......."

"I understand you want to help, Honey, I love you but I will murder you if you get in my way and all the men you have will not stop me, I did help train them after all."

".... .. .... .."

"No I am not threatening you with a good time, I am promising you a better time if you stay out of my way."

".... ..... ...... ...... ...... ....."

"Fine, fine, fine, I will call before, jeez pulling the Alpha card is a low blow."

".... .... ..... .. .. ..."

Amber laughs, "now you are definitely promising me a good time now."

".... ..."

"Yes yes love you too and keep me posted on what happens and I will see you Saturday."

Amber hangs up and brings her hands up to rub her face. She looks up to see Pepper staring at her with a mixture of a mischievous smile and confusion; Amber laughs at her face, "sorry you had to hear that."

Pepper laugh staking the bottle out of the water and testing it. She starts walking to the living room where Tony and Peter are waiting on the couch, and hands him the bottle.

"Your husband is an Alpha I get it, sometimes I need to use my power on Tony to help him," Pepper smiles. 

Tony shoots her a look while removing Peter's paci, and giving him the bottle. 

"Husband? No that was my wife," Amber smiles.

Tony and Pepper stop at that the confession. "Oh I am so sorry I shouldn't have assumed," Pepper says genuinely sorry.

"Hey no sweat, it is a common misconception and it doesn't offend me, I just correct and move on with my life," Amber smiles. "Our jobs keep us apart for long periods of time but when we are together we make every second count."

"What does your wife do, if you don't mind me asking?" Tony asks.

"She owns her own security company that deals with everything from hacking to bodyguards to private investigations, she helps out SHEILD and the X-Men from time to time if she comes across something that they should be made aware of, but it is all a private business. She chooses to help but isn't under any contract to tell them anything she doesn't want to."

"That's amazing," Pepper says. 

"Is she enhanced like you are?" Tony asks.

"You could say that," Amber laughs bitterly. "Her mutation is different, she was born with the mutation gene from a long line wolf hybrids, she is different because she was born with hermaphroditism and for that her family abandoned her. She was almost feral when I found her, she had to grow up alone and on the streets and fend for herself, she trusted no one. We met when we were 15 years old, I had money so I took her in and cared for her. We both went and got an education and once we graduated we got our business degree. Together we both came up with our business idea's so that we can always help those who were different or need help. She finds and protects those who are different or alone and I care for them until we find suitable homes for them. It is a partner ship that has many layers and works for us."

"That is horrible, you both had to overcame so much," Pepper says.

"Ya we both went through a lot and dealt with so much hate in our lives that we made a vow to try and spare anyone we can from dealing with what we went through, we can't help everyone but we try," Amber says. 

Peter pops the bottle out of his mouth to simple say, "Fluffy!" and then went back to suckling. 

Amber laughs, "yes fluffy, that is how he views, Jo-Jo, don't you," she grins at Peter who smiles around the bottle. "Joanna is her name, but I call her Jo for short. She has a fluffy wolf tail and wolf ears that Peter likes to play with when we visit on weekends when she is in town."

"She called you warning you about something, is it anything we can help with? You said something about not being able to track something," Pepper asks, which causes Tony to look from Peter to Amber in shock.

Amber sighs, "I have Jo tracking calls that come and go from the adoption house. While I am there and there is a mutant Little, I have them monitored in cause a hate group makes threats or someone is trying to sell Little's or Omega's; they make good money in the human trafficking business. Julia made a call yesterday to an unknown number, the call didn't last long but Jo was unable to track where the call made went to. Then an unknown call came in last night and again not to long ago."

"Still unknown and unable to track it?" Tony asks.

"Ya," Amber sighs, "Julia is an Alpha and we have our differences, but I can't picture her doing anything that is illegal or that would jeopardize the Little's. I don't know her private life but this is the first time she has made a call that can't be tracked. Jo is going to monitor the situation and if anything comes up then I will deal with it."

"Well if you run into any trouble or need help, don't hesitate to let us know we will help anyway we can," Pepper says.

"Thank you, I appreciate the offer," Amber smiles. 

Peter finishes his bottle and Tony does the same thing by rubbing his back to get the gas out. Once that is done, Peter just leans back to suck on his paci.

"How you doing Bambi?" Amber asks.

"Good, feel Little," Peter says behind his paci.

"You feeling Little? That is okay. Did you want to lay down while I finish the inspection?"

"We have another floor that needs to be inspected, do you know who else lives here, Pete?" Tony grins down at Peter.

Peter stares at Tony in confusion, they just finished inspection the home, what other place could they have to go to inspect?

"You need another floor inspected?" Amber asks.

"Yes, the Avengers Common room floor, we like to go down their for team bonding, which include dinner, movies, games, so we Little proofed it so it would be safe for Peter," Pepper says.

Peter takes the Paci from his mouth not feeling Little anymore, "They know? They are here?"

Tony gently wraps his arms around Peter's panicking frame, "Shh, Bambino, of course they know about us adopting a Little, they are very excited to meet you, especially since I told them how smart you are."

"They know I am a Little and different?" Peter asks.

"Yes they know and they are still very excited to meet you. Remember what I told you yesterday, every one of the Avengers are different in their own way and they will never judge you for being you. As for being a Little, without even being told they went on a head and got you so many toys and games and science stuff to make sure you feel welcomed around them," Tony explains. "Don't worry I already told them your biggest not so secret secret," Tony grins as Peter looks at him in relief and confusion. "I already told them I am your favorite," Tony winks and then laughs as Peter's face turns bright red. "Platypus and Cap are jealous and will probably try to win you over, but don't fall for it," Tony keeps his voice light so Peter would know he is joking. 

"Who?" Peter asks.

"Platypus or Honeybear is also known at Rhodey, my brother in all but blood, also known as war machine," Tony smiles.

"War machine is your brother?!"

"Yup," Tony says making sure to pop the 'P'. "Cap is what I call Captain America also known as Steve Rogers or Capsical."

"They really wanna meet me?" Peter asks shyly.

"Yes they do, Nat made sure everything would be ready for your visit today so they could meet you, you may also be very happy that you will be able to meet Bruce too, you two will probably get along great, Science Bro's and all that."

"THE Bruce Banner is here too?!"

"Tony you may not want to over whelm him, he looks like he is about to faint just from hearing Bruce is here," Amber laughs. 

"FRI where is the team currently?" Tony asks.

"Most of the team is currently on the training floor, while Dr. Banner is in his lab," FRIDAY announces.

"Oh that reminds me, Amber I need to ask you and Peter something," Tony says. Once he sees he has their attention he decided to ask, "Bruce- Bear wants to look into medication for Peter, in case he gets sick or injured. Bruce brought up the fact that if Peter's metabolism is anything like Cap's then we are going to have to synthesize some pain and fever medication to fit his fast metabolism."

"That is a very good idea," Amber says. "Wish I thought of that," she mumbles.

"Dr. Banner wants to help look into medicine for me?" Peter asks. 

"Yes when you come live with us permanently, as much as I don't want it to happen, accidents happen and if you need anything I want to be prepared and have medication ready for you just in case," Tony says. "However for that to happen, Pete, I don't want to scare you, but Bruce will need a blood sample to work with to make the medicine for you." 

At the mention of a blood sample, Peter turns white, that would mean needles and doctors.

Amber understands why they wanted to ask her about it, but after the words leave Tony's mouth she watches as Peter turns white and knows he is about to panic. "Bambi, look at me," Amber says. She doesn't touch him in fear of sending him into a sensory overload. She send out her aura is waves of calm and safety hoping Peter feels that he is safe and looks up at her. 

Peter is lost in a world of pain, when Amber's voice reaches his ears and a wave of calm and safety washes over him. He blinks and sees Pepper and Tony staring at him in concern, he slowly turns to face Amber.

"You are safe, do you think that Iron Man or Dr. Banner would hurt you?"

Tony opens his mouth to reply that he would never when Pepper puts her hand on his. He closes his mouth and watches, he has to learn and pay attention to how Amber handles this situation so he can be there for Peter when they officially adopt him. 

"N-N-No," Peter says. 

"Do you remember how brave you were when we went to get you classified, how the nice doctor took away the scary coat and he made you laugh and giggle, he gave you an Iron Man band aid and a lollipop for being such a brave boy?"

"Y-Yes, he told a funny joke, but it still hurt," Peter whines.

"Yes but when you think about the mean lady did and what Dr. Stewart did are they different?"

"It didn't hurt as much with Dr. Stewart, I got to hug you while he took my blood."

"That is right it was a small poke, it hurt only a little instead of a lot. Do you think you can trust Dr. Banner, and Tony to help you through it? To kiss the ouchi's away and give you cuddles after being such a brave boy."

Peter looks over at Tony and Pepper; they would never hurt him on purpose, they would make sure he didn't hurt and they would kiss the ouchi's away and cuddle with him. Dr. Banner is a legend in the science world with all his work on Gamma radiation, he would be nice and not hurt him. "I can be brave, today?" Peter asks. 

"No not today Bambino, maybe after the weekend, you don't need the medicine we are trying to make for hopefully a long time so there is no rush okay?" Tony reassures.

Peter just nods and then reaches for a hug, he is feeling Little again and wants cuddles. 

Tony is more then happy to reach forward and bring Peter in for cuddles, paci once again in Peter's mouth he just lays in Tony's arms enjoying the comfort. Pepper brings her arms to gently run her hands through his hair and rub his arms in comfort. 

As Peter lays there he finds that he wishes he could nurse right now, to lay with Pepper and nurse while she runs his hands through his hair, Tony rubbing his tummy, he is in shock at those thoughts. He starts to suckle in earnest at the thoughts as he is terrified they would laugh at him for wanting it when not in his full Little head space. He whines in distress, not realizing that in his scared state to not tell them what he wants he peed in his pull up, not even realizing he had to go, he was just suddenly wet, that causes Peter to start crying.

"Oh Bambino what is wrong?" Tony asks suddenly confused as to why Peter is distressed.

Tony stands up so he could rock Peter in hopes of calming him down, but when he puts his hand under Peter's bum to stand up he felt why he was upset.

"It is okay Bambino, you are okay, there is nothing wrong with what happened, you are safe and cared for here, it is okay. We still love you." At this point Tony is standing and rocking Peter in his arms and bouncing him slightly. "Shhh, you did nothing wrong, you are okay, we will get you changed and then you will feel better, I promise everything is okay."

Amber watches with a small smile, knowing that Peter truly is in good hands. She reaches down to grab the bag, when Pepper speaks. 

"We have some here, we will take him upstairs and get him changed," Pepper smiles.

"Don't worry we can do it."

Amber nods, Peter has bonded with them so much in the last few hours that she is sure Peter will let them change him, "if he gets too upset about you guys changing him come get me."

Tony and Pepper nod and head upstairs with a still crying Peter in Tony's arms, who is still whispering reassurance. They walk into Peter's room and Tony lays Peter down down on the changing table which causes Peter to cry harder which causes his paci to fall out of his mouth, "it is okay bambino, we are here for you," Tony says picking him back up

"FRIDAY play something soothing for Peter from our list of soothing music we picked," Tony says. 

"Of course Boss," FRIDAY says.

Pepper hugs Tony as he sways back and forth with Peter crying into his shoulder, so now they are slow dancing together to the sound of a piano style lullaby. Soon Peter starts to calm down as the music picks up a little bit, it is a nice song, he lays his head on Tony's shoulder enjoying the movement and the feel of comfort from both Tony and Pepper.

Little sobs coming out as he calms down suddenly his paci is in front of his face and the hand holding it is Pepper's, he leans forward a little to catch it in his mouth and Pepper's hand comes with it, she is holding his paci in his mouth while her fingers rub his cheek in comfort. This is the Littlest he has ever felt and it worries him that he could go into his full head space if he isn't careful.

Soon he feels them walk somewhere, a hand comes up to the back of his head and the one under his bum tightens as he is pulled away and laid on the changing table. Tony and Pepper's eyes are filled with love and they are softly watching him in case he gets upset again. 

"There you go sweet boy, we will get you nice and dry and then we can do meet the avengers how does that sound?" Pepper says in a soft voice, She smiles when Peter just stares at her while suckling his paci. "Which underwear would you like? We have Iron Man, or elephants, or puppies?" Pepper asks while Tony removes his pants and the soiled pull-up.

When the cool air hits his private, Peter looks down down to see Tony is changing him, Tony is currently wiping him down. Peter doesn't know if he should be upset or not because he wants to feel embarrassed that his hero is changing him, but at the same time he doesn't feel upset about it either which is confusing.

Pepper grabs his attention again when asking which pull up he would like to wear. At least they were not forcing him into a diaper; Peter points to Iron Man, which makes Pepper smile.

"Great choice sweetie," Pepper says and hands it over to Tony so he could put it on. She then leans down to nozzle his cheek which causes a small laugh to escape Peter, her hair came over her shoulder and tickled his tummy. He feels Tony lift his bum to slid the pull up on and then soon after his pants.

"There all nice and dry, bet that feels so much better doesn't it?" Pepper cooes as she picks Peter up and cradles him in his arms. 

Peter nods, he knows they are going to see the Avengers and wants to go back to being Big again but it feels so good right now to be Little, it feels like this is how it is meant to be, he doesn't want to fight it, but he knows he has too, maybe later he could be Little again.

Tony and Pepper see the look on Peter's face as if he is thinking about something serious. They watch him reach up to remove the paci, even though they feel he doesn't want to. He is trying to force himself into his Big head space by removing what comforts his Little.

Pepper moves her hand to stop him, "Pete, sweet heart if you want to remain Little you are allowed too. You don't have to force yourself to be Big, you can stay just like this, we don't mind and are happy as long as you are happy."

Peter stops, he has to decide now, meet the Avengers as a Little or Big. He wants to meet them as Big but he doesn't want to leave his Little space. "Av'n'ders?"

"Little or not they are going to love you, you can meet them again when you are Big. You are going to have lots of time to meet them, they will simple fawn all over you in your Little space. They will want to hold you and give lots of cuddles, but you will stay with us unless you want to be held by them," Tony explains. 

"You are perfect just the way you are, but the choice is yours sweetie," Pepper says.

Peter makes his decision by removing his hand from his paci, leaving it in place and instead moving his hand to rest over Pepper's shirt over the breast that is close to his face and grabbing the fabric, holding on tight and giving his paci a suckle, he shifts so his head his laying between Pepper's arm and breast.

"Alright let's head down stairs and grab Amber and then we will go check the car seat and then head to the common floor, that should give the team time to shower and get presentable to meet Peter," Tony says. "FRI Dear?"

"I have alerted the team that you will be going to the common floor with Peter and should get ready and be presentable in the next 30 minutes," FRIDAY says.

"Good girl, let's go," Tony says and leads Pepper and Peter out of Peter's room and down the stairs to where Amber is waiting for them.