Chapter 3
“Alright everyone. Seems as if our time is up. Next we're going to be moving up and taking a look around the business side of Stark Industries.” announced Harley. He herded the class towards the elevator. Peter hung back so he could talk to Harley. “You literally have superhuman strength. All it takes is one punch and Flash will be done”
“I know but then people would get suspicious.” Peter joked.
The last of the class made their way into the elevator with Peter and Harley bringing up the rear. “F.R.I.D.A.Y. bring us to level 43 please” Harley asked the AI. The elevator immediately began rising. Some of Peter’s classmates were staring at the ceiling, still trying to figure F.R.I.D.A.Y out.
The elevator eventually stopped and dumped them in a long hallway with offices down each side. “I’ve alerted Mrs. Potts that you are on your way” F.R.I.D.A.Y announced as they walked down the hall. “You could’ve told me Pepper was gonna be here” MJ said, sounding excited. Of course MJ looked up to Pepper, who didn’t. She was the CEO of one of the world's largest companies and she could also kick but in a super suit. “I didn’t know” Peter replied glaring at Harley. It’s not that he didn’t like Pepper, no he thought of Pepper as his mother, but he knew Pepper would be a bit... overly concerned. He understood that coming back to the tower was a big deal, but he kinda wanted to do it alone.
“This used to just be a normal office but has since been transformed into the headquarters for everything related to the rebuilding efforts” Harley stopped in front of one of the doors. “If you have any questions feel free to ask, but please don’t touch anything” Harley opened the door and ushered the students inside. There was so much to take in. On one wall was a screen with all sorts of different charts and data. Against another was a 3D hologram of New York City, and sitting at the head of the table was Pepper Potts herself. Pepper stood up and addressed the group. “Hello everyone! As I’m sure most of you know, my name is Pepper Potts, CEO of Stark Industries. We’ve been heading most of the rebuilding efforts of the city. Throughout the room we have information on everything from damage and repair costs to information on the local architecture. Feel free to look around and ask any of these lovely workers any questions. Just please be respectful and don’t touch anything.” With that the class dispersed. No one noticed Peter walk up and start a conversation with the Pepper Potts. “How are you sweetie?” she asked gently. Peter looked down. “It’s been okay I guess. Nothing terrible has happened. It’s nice having Harley here though” Pepper gave him a tight hug. “Remember I’m here all day if you need anything” Peter wandered off to meet up with MJ who is interrogating a scared looking intern about who knows what.
After about twenty minutes Harley once again called attention to himself. “We’re going to be moving on and head up to lunch. Once we’re in the cafeteria I’ll explain the rules and how you’ll get your food. Please follow me to the elevator.” Peter hung back a little and gave a quick hug to Pepper before hurrying off to join his class.