Part 1
“My Greatest creation is….you”.
Eversince rediscovering a new element to replace Palladium so that he could survive the poisoning some years ago. Where he questioned his life choices at that point of time. His Father’s words in an old footage will always be imprinted on his mind. And now he can feel what his Father had told him.
I also have my greatest creation, greater than yours. Two little pods growing and soon they will see beautiful colors. And I know someday they will surpass me. Much better. Because I will shower them with so much love and affection. And all the knowledge they could get in the world. I will croon to them every night until they grow up so beautifully, like my Peter.
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Everyone in the New Avengers facility meeting room assembled to discuss in returning the Infinity Stones to their correct timeline. When they saw Tony Stark, everybody gasped on how young he suddenly looked. No one raised any questions for the meantime as they need to focus on the Infinity Stones.
Steve Rogers volunteered that he will be the one to do the task. But Tony doesn’t want to miss the boat of seeing his Father again for the second time around, so he also volunteered as well “It is nice of you Captain America, but I will not let you steal the spotlight” everyone looked at the billionaire with a roll in their eyes.
“Are you fucking serious Tony Stark? You want to do Time Travel, again? Leaving your pregnant Fiance here? Peter had just woken up. He needs you. Are you out of your mind?” Nick Fury huffed in annoyance in the billionaire’s over-eccentric attitude.
“Peter agreed with me” he stood up face to face to the Director of SHIELD. Bickering is not an option “Fine. If you do something stupid and Spiderman becomes a widower, I will call Strange to change your place. He looks like a better Father than you are” oh Fury’s nose almost emits a smoke like of a dragon. Everyone just stood quiet. The billionaire’s eyes bumped together in a scowl “That will never happen” every word was said heavily.
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“Tony! Stop! Hahaha! It tickles!” Peter can’t contain his laugh and sometimes squeak in a high pitched tone as Tony showered his belly with kisses. “Why? I just wanted to kiss my little peas or beans here. They are still so tiny, and I will miss these wonderful abs soon you know. Don’t be a killjoy Petey” even Tony is laughing so hard with Peter’s reactions “Come here handsome, kiss me please” and the billionaire is happy to oblige, who can resist those puppy eyes and kissable lips. And he will lavish it.
It’s been so long since everyone heard Tony Stark’s laughs and sometimes his intellectual jokes that only Peter who can deeply perceive them, because they are both geniuses who threw the same puns. The Avengers felt relieved and happy for them, for 5 years Ironman was wretched with the thought of Peter’s death.
“Peter is the only person who can endure him and chose to always stick with him” outside the medbay Hank Pym is watching the two lovebirds with Janet, Hope, and Scott. Reminiscing the same words that Bill Foster told him 5 years ago. “I think they are like us, don’t you agree honey?” Janet intertwined their hands together. They just visited Peter, and Janet loved the boy in an instant and she even gave him “A guide to pregnancy” book.
When the four left it was just Tony and Peter in the medbay. He can’t live the room yet as instructed by Bruce, as they are still monitoring him. And it was just only 3 days. Peter still feel so weak and he looks pale, which made Tony’s worried tenfold. They just needed to be sure that there are no after effects of being stuck in the alter realm for so long. While the others are cleared Peter is different, because of his senses and he is completely unconscious even being decimated. One question suddenly sparked in the billionaire’s mind “Baby, I know you are unconscious in there. But don’t you remember anything?”.
His young lover just ambled away and was deep in thought “I remember dreaming about you, kissing and hugging you tightly. Why Tony?” Peter cocked his head in an innocent way, which the billionaire finds endearing. Tony explained to Peter that the other heroes who got decimated, lost their memories and what lies inside that fake world. Except for the Guardians of the Galaxy who instantly regain their memories through the help of one of the Infinity Stones.
So it was clear to Tony now, about that kiss. But a week ago he gave the Sorcerer Supreme a taste of his own medicine despite the explanation. Nope, no remorse about it. Two black eyes are better than one. And he promised Natasha a new nanotech for her Widow bites as a gift.
“Tony?”.
“Hmmm?” he fixed his position facing Peter and caressing his face full of yearning. And his young lover just smiled at him.
“I love you” oh those sweet words, Tony Stark will never get tired of hearing it.
“I love you too my beautiful angel” and they kissed once again chastely.
“Is that?” Peter noticed the necklace his fiance was wearing. It is the necklace he gave Tony 3 days after their engagement with his picture in it, and clinging into it was also his ring “How?”.
“The Soul Stone handed this to me, as a motivation while I was working on the Time Machine and also while retrieving the stones in the past” Du’an really? Peter just smiled and secretly talked to himself without saying any words, just through his mind. Tony unchained the necklace and removed Peter’s engagement ring and then he took his left hand and wore it right to where it belongs “There you go” and he kissed Peter’s unblemished hand. Both of them in catharsis. Tony’s left hand returned to Peter’s belly caressing it, while his right hand is kissing Peter’s palm.
All of a sudden the billionaire remembered his encounter with his Father and shared it to Peter. And also their plans of returning the Infinity Stones on their right timelines.
“Do you want to see him again Tony?” the billionaire just bit his lip and looked away, feeling uncertain, “I think so Baby”.
“Then go. It’s okay, see him again. Don’t worry about me, everyone is here I am sure they will take care of me. Please? You see how they dote on me, I loved their attention” Peter laughed a bit and went serious again. When the billionaire faced his young fiance again all he could feel was the sincerity, warmth, and love. Peter could see that Tony is uncynical, he remembers how Tony describes his Father to him while he grows up and he will not be selfish about it. Unlike Peter at some point, in his life, he felt his Father’s and Uncle Ben’s love for him.
Tony’s eyes glazed with unshed tears and latched himself into his Fiance’s loving arms “Thank you so much, Baby, I promise I will be back as soon as I can. Then we plan our wedding okay? I can’t wait for you to be Peter Benjamin Stark you know” he could feel Peter’s smile and hear his hum of approval. And the latter didn’t mind a little stain of tears on his shoulders. Despite Tony’s facade. Tony Stark has a heart. And always will be.
And Peter also needs to talk to Eros without Tony interrupting. He could feel his brother’s presence in the compound and he needs to address something.
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It was set that it will be Tony and Steve who will return the Infinity Stones together on the right places. With the help of Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, using the Pym Particles with refinements and of course, Pym being fascinated with Starks improvements on his Quantum Tunnel, and how the machine does its wonders. Scott and Hope also assisted in maneuvering the Time Machine, to prevent any errors. While the others stay on guard around it, much to Nebula’s dismay.
When Tony Stark and Steve Rogers went back in time to return the Tesseract, which contained the Mind Stone in 1970s, he encountered again his Father Howard Stark. When he safely deposited the Tesseract in the vault surreptitiously, he heard familiar footsteps and he already knows the owner of that. So he fixed himself and stood straighter fixing his cuffs, collars and withdrawing his nanotech. And walked as nothing happened.
“Excuse me? Are you new here?” he is face to face again with his Father for the second time.
“Oh me?” feigning his own surprise.
“Yes, you. Who would be else in this room? I do not see you around here? What is your name?” Howard walked towards him and Tony just stood there with a tall erect posture.
Tony remembered when he fakely introduced himself to his Father that he used the name - Howard Potts. It sounds silly actually. So, this time he will make it sound more proper.
“Ben Parker, Sir. It was nice to meet you. I heard about a lot of your work and I admire it so much, Sir.” they exchanged handshakes, and Howard gave him a warm smile “Are you somehow, Doctor Pym’s new lab partner? And have you seen Doctor Arnim Zola by any chance?” inquired by the older Stark.
“I just delivered an important package to Doctor Pym and I am sorry I haven’t bumped to Doctor Zola” Howard looked skeptically, but Tony is good in masking his emotions and good at deceiving at some point. So Howard’s doubts washed away.
They both entered the elevator on their way out and Tony knows they will have the same conversation again, but this time he will make it a little different “Can you hold this flower for me for a sec” Howard fixes his necktie.
“For your wife Sir?” even though he already knows the answer for the sake of a leisure conversation.
“Yes, she is in labor today. Can’t wait to see my Son. My first born, maybe my only one. My soon to be world” upon hearing those words, Tony’s heart soared with joy. Keeping his emotions on check and maintaining his stoic appearance. His Father deeply loved him, they are just the same perhaps. Cold on the outside for the sake of protecting the one you love.
While Tony listened to his Father babbled about his incoming baby, his birth. “How about you Ben? Don’t you have children?” when he heard the question, he almost wants to waltz across the floor. But of course, he wouldn’t do that in front of his Father.
“I will have soon Sir, I am having twins” he can’t hide the large smile on his face.
“Wow Ben, that is so wonderful! Hitting two birds in one stone” Howard gave him a strong tap and squeeze on his shoulder “How’s your wife holding up? How many months?”. Tony can’t tell that it is not a wife, but a husband to be with mutant genes - thanks to a radioactive spider.
They have already exited the elevator and walked towards the exit continuing on their talk “My partner is okay, looks tired but still happy. Still in 3 weeks, Sir”.
“Got any names, Ben? Mine is Anthony Edward. Sounds like a genius right? A golden name. I can feel my son is going to be a genius and will do great things better than I am. Maybe a better man” Howard smiled so much, happiness emitting to the older man.
“I don’t have a name yet Sir. May I know your wife’s name? If you don’t mind?” Tony returned the flower to Howard before he forgets.
“It is Maria. Oh, by the way, meet my butler, Edwin Jarvis….Jarvis, meet Ben Parker” both men exchanged handshakes, and Tony felt nostalgia. He missed this man greatly and he is like a Father figure to him when he was young. The butler’s allegiance is tenfold.
“If you don’t mind Sir, if my children are a boy can I name them after you and you too Mr.Jarvis? Like if they are two boys - Howard and Edwin. If they are two girls - Maria and Morgan. But if I am lucky enough. I could combine the names if in case I will have fraternal twins” Tony babbled too much to the two older men’s delight.
“That would be an honor. Don’t you want to name them after their grandparents? Will that be okay for them, if you name your children after me and my wife?” Howard looked at Tony waiting for answers.
Tony just somehow feels a pinch of ache on his heart, if they just knew that it is their grandchildren they would be thrilled “Don’t worry Sir, it will be okay for them. They are your admirers per se. They will love it” Tony answered articulately.
Before Howard hopped on his car, he hugged Tony “Thank you Mr.Parker, we just met for a short time but it looks like I have known you for a very long time. It is really an honor that one of your children, will carry my name and Maria’s. It was a great pleasure talking with you. See you again” Jarvis just nodded, thanking him silently and the car left. Tony stood there in awe.
“Jarvis, don’t you think Mr.Parker’s style looks a bit odd? And he really reminds me of someone. Have we met him somewhere?” Howard jokingly comments on Tony’s looks. “I think it is Mr.Parker's unique way of style. And you meet a lot of people Sir”.
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Steve and Tony were able to return safely. And the first thing the billionaire saw was his beloved Peter, in a wheelchair with Natasha.
But Peter stood up with all his might and ran towards Tony, Natasha shouted in the background that he should not strain himself.
“Welcome back love, I miss you. I really love that Advanced Tech Suit. Can I try it?” Tony held Peter on his waist to keep him balanced as he saw him how he flailed earlier “You can try it once you get better Baby” Peter can see that his Ironman is beaming with happiness.
“Is there something you want to share? Maybe later? Hmm…” he held his beloved’s de-aged faced lovingly. Old or young Tony Stark will always be hot and handsome. Peter tiptoed a bit and whispered “Make love to me Tony….” a smiled dangled at the corner of Tony’s lips “When you get better we will. Can’t wait to eat you baby” and with that, he kissed Peter’s lips tenderly. Upon letting go, Tony looked at everyone with glee.
“Okay, everyone! Time to plan for a wedding of the Century!”
Everyone just laughed and rolled their eyes.
“Hey, Tony! I will still be your Best man, right! By the way, can you give me your new formula for getting young again?!? Is that a youthful drink or another serum like Caps?” Rhodey shouted from afar.
Oh Shit! How can Tony explain his sudden de-aging?