Family by Heart
“Stephen, wherever you are, can you please just get me the hell out of here. Please? Can you just open a portal to me or something? I just need a breather” sending his message telepathically to the Sorcerer Supreme, pleading.
“Peter, how were you able to communicate with me? Telepathically? I can go to you anytime”.
"I’ve been practicing with my restored powers that’s all, you are the second person I have talked to, like this way, you are smart I know you have figured it out. Since you protected me in that alter realm. Or what they call it? Soulworld.” Peter just laughed, but Stephen Strange can feel the pain behind those and he knows the reason.
He doesn’t want to impose on Peter’s and Tony’s issues right now, but if Spiderman directly asks for his help. He could not decline. But he needs to have his emotions on a check “Okay, I will help you. Just prepare everything that you need and then you know how to contact me Peter”.
"Thanks, Stephen, just stay put” Peter needs to make a call to Happy, Aunt May, MJ, and Ned. He misses them so much.
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Peter is tired. He is tired of being in the medbay for so long, he deeply appreciates his Brother’s secret visits to support and boost his weakened state, but he wants to go out for fresh air. Even Tony won’t let him go outside, because he is worried about his and their little peas wellbeing. Peter loves how Tony is so overprotective of him, but the billionaire has this attitude of going overboard. He deeply understands why he reacted that way - PTSD, Anxiety, him being gone for 5 years, everything. He is the only person who stood by him. He just hates being doubted.
He feels a tight knot in his stomach and he feels a bit light-headed “Can you please behave for Papa? Please?” and in an instant, everything went calm.
“Friday, can you please summon Dr.Banner and Natasha for me? And please activate Protocol Private Peter - password peapods, only the two of them will be the recipient. Thanks, Fri” he slowly closed his eyes, hands unconsciously caressing his currently flat belly.
“Noted Peter. Dr.Banner and Ms.Romanoff will join you in 15 minutes, they have received the password”.
About 15 minutes later. Bruce and Natasha arrived at Peter’s temporary room in the Medbay. Frustration wrinkled in their eyes.
“Peter, are you okay?” it was Natasha who sat beside him. She could see Peter’s grumpiness, but he is trying his best not to show it as much as possible. On the other side, Bruce immediately checked on his vitals.
“FRIDAY, password reset. Do not allow Tony Stark to enter my room without my permission” his voice stern.
“Affirmative Peter”.
“Sorry, for calling you both all of a sudden. How’s my vitals Doctor Banner?” Peter’s eyes shifted from Natasha to the Hulk waiting for an answer at the same time he squeezed her hand, affirmation that he is okay. "I miss you Nat" and the spy smiled at him. Although he felt a bit guilty because he knows he is really not okay. His Cosmic Poisoning, cannot be detected through scientific scans.
“Everything is normal Peter, you look a bit pale though. I am sorry. I know what happened between you and Tony” deep eyes fixed on Peter, with a tinge of worry about the situation. It was like 3 hours ago that he found Tony storming out of the medbay, face rejected.
Peter just simply nodded and he inhaled a deep breath and blew out slowly. “Is something the matter Peter?”.
“I just need to get out of here for a few days. Staying here exhaust me more, me and Tony need some space and I want to catch up with my bestfriends and Aunt May. I want to deliver the good news to them personally” both nodded with deep understanding. Peter just also missed the action of being a good friendly neighborhood Spiderman.
“What do you want us to do?” Natasha still holds Peter’s hand, waiting for any request the kid needs.
“I just want you both to distract and guard Tony just in case. I know he can handle himself, but he is just being paranoid and destructive right now. We need some space. I am sorry if I ask too much” his shoulders slumped, but they need this. Space.
“Don’t worry Pete. I will take care of it” large hands on Peter’s right shoulder, giving his support. And Natasha agreed “We will take care of your Big Baby”.
Peter explained to them that Strange will come and get him, but Natasha was adamant after what had happened. She will just agree if Peter will allow her to accompany him to the Sanctum until Happy arrives and brings him to May’s new Home. Peter didn't reject Natasha's offer.
He is aware that they have changed to a new apartment, although as usual, his fiancé went overboard again and instead of renting. He bought a luxurious apartment in Queen’s, also housing the Peter Pan Foundation on the lower floors. He feels honored for Tony’s gesture, that a foundation was named after him for the sole purpose of helping those who got affected by the snap.
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“Peter! Oh God, I miss you so much!” May hugged his Nephew so tight “Aunt May, I missed you too! Uumm…” upon realizing that Peter needs some air, the woman just released him and is still thrilled that her only family is here visiting her. She just didn’t expect that Peter would be alone, she is used to Peter being with Tony all the time. They are like conjoined twins. She deeply looked in her Nephew’s eyes and she knows something happened, this is not just an ordinary visit. And her attention switched to Happy, take out food in his hands, who also gave her a look that something bad really happened.
“Aunt May, I am so hungry. Shall we eat? Me and Happy bought a lot of take out food” May already noticed that there is so much food, but it is only the three of them who will eat dinner “Oh! Peter, do we have other visitors? Why did you buy so many? Oops. Sorry...Pete, I forgot fast metabolism of having Peter Tingles?” the woman scratched his head feeling silly of calling such powers from his superhero nephew.
“Spidey Sense, Aunt May! Come on!” they just tickled each other, which made Peter’s mood lightened up a bit. Because earlier he was really really grumpy and he wants to eat Strawberry Cake and Parfait. And that’s what he did, bought tons of them.
While Happy prepared the table for them, Peter and May settled on the couch. The teenager became so clingy to his Aunt. May doesn’t mind it, but Peter was only like this when he was young. But when he hit his teenage years, he became less showy. Having maternal instinct never fails the woman “Petey? Is something the matter?” she caresses her Nephews curls, while Peter just rests his head near his Aunt’s heart. Basking in the warmth of her steady heartbeat. In a matter of seconds May could feel warm tears and she could hear the not so silent sobs “Oh Petey. I am here”. May looked at Happy, both of them worried of Peter’s sudden change of mood.
“I am so sorry Aunt May. I am not really okay….”.
“Come on Petey, tell me” she didn’t stop caressing his hair.
As Peter was about to speak his phone suddenly rang, they both recognized it immediately who it was, because of the Photo.
It is Tony.
“You and Tony got into a fight, don’t you?” she only received a simple nod. Her shirt a bit damped because of Peter’s tears but she doesn’t care anyway “If you do not want to answer it, then don’t just cool down”.
After 5 missed calls, probably Tony just gave up for the meantime. But the next thing they hear it was Happy’s phone who rang. Both of them looked at Happy while the man answered the call.
“Yes Boss he is here. Yes, we bought a lot of foods. Yes, Strawberry cake and Parfait included. Don’t worry Boss May and I will take care of things here. Just take care of yourself. If we need something we will let you know. Yes, boss. Noted” and then the call ended “Tony is worried about you Peter”.
“I just don’t want to talk to him right now Happy., although I miss him already” and the man’s lips tightened, because on the other line Tony is panicking, because Peter left the compound. Peter gestured to Happy to join them in the living room before they eat their dinner and the man obliged.
“Peter are you okay? Is your stomach hurting? We should eat” Happy sat on the left armchair next to the teenager.
“No, I am okay Happy. They are just restless” and simply smiled, and the two occupants on the room were dumbfounded “They?” both asked in unison.
“You wouldn’t believe it, but I am pregnant. Not just one but two. May, you are going to be a GrandAunt. Isn’t that fun? That is why I bought so many foods as well, I will be feeding two” Peter fixed himself and sat properly. The room sat in silence.
Both May and Happy’s faces are funny.
“What the F! Peter? How’s that possible?” May’s gaze was so intense, like she was drilling a hole in Peter’s stomach. While Happy’s eyebrows are raised and drawn together “Yeah kid, you are a Guy and what is the Boss Reaction?”.
Peter explained to them everything that had happened, of course except for the Cosmic Power Part and that he is a Titan that can control Infinity Stones. Until to the point of his and Tony’s argument. Peter reached out for his Aunt's hand and laid it on his stomach, May could feel something in it and she smiled warmly.
“You know Peter, Boss rarely gets jealous. Hence, I’ve never seen him jealous. I’ve been with him since his younger days, and he never takes anyone seriously. Just a fling, one night stands. He gets what he wants and when he is tired of it… well, you know what happens. I have to be honest here when you and Boss started your relationship. I was so skeptical about it, because of your age gap. Of you having this hero-worship and maybe Tony just taking advantage of it. But you proved me, wrong kid. Tony has changed since he met you. He had been more responsible. That is why it was a shock to me that he is like that. I am sorry to hear what had happened to you both. And Rhodey texted me a while back, he is worried to you as well. I am also glad that you and Tony will settle soon, and have children of your own. Are you handling it well?” Happy is not a showy person, but he also cares for Peter so much and he laid his hands to Peter squeezing it to show him how supportive he is, while May caresses Peter’s right shoulder. Giving him encouragement.
“It is normal to argue sometimes Petey, being in love is not just like from Fairytales. And I am so proud that you are handling it so well. I know how hard being with the Great Tony Stark, well he is Ironman! For God’s sake. And you are Spiderman. You can like carry and stop buses right? Even kicked Captain America’s ass. So, I know you can really handle him. I am so proud of my Big Baby Boy now” she held Peter’s face and they smiled at each other. And Peter just cried of sheer happiness.
The three of them eat peacefully and May discussed to Peter that Tony wants her to manage the Peter Pan Foundation with Happy, and she agreed. But of course, she will still scold Tony, if he shows his face here for hurting his Peter and doubting him with a Baseball Bat.
Peter feels so happy right now that he is being surrounded by love and acceptance.
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After their lovely dinner, Peter settled in his own room. And May dotted on her Nephew with Milk and supplements for his health and her future Grandkids. Of course when Peter entered his room. Really, Tony still went overboard. It is 3x larger than his former room in their old apartment, it was decorated with white paints with simple flower design with Blue and Red colors like his Spiderman Suit. And the bed is King Sized. There are picture frames hanging on the right side which contains his photo with Ned and MJ on their graduation, a solo photo with May and Tony on the same day. And a lot of pictures with a smile on their faces. But what stands out the most is an 8x10 photo of him and Tony on their Engagement Day, which was also posted on Tony Stark’s Instagram with 10 Million likes with a caption “Let’s make this canon and official, shall we?” #greatestintern #baby #sunshine
He also checked his walked-in closet and to his surprise, there are a few clothes and shoes for Tony as well, maybe just in case, they need to have an overnight at Parker Residence to spend time with May. Tony really prepared everything for them both. On the other side is his spare Spiderman Suit.
Peter was taken out of his reverie when he heard a familiar voice spoke to him: “Hello Peter Parker, how are you?”.
“Karen? What are you doing here?”.
“Mister Stark, installed me here to assist you and May Parker. Through your household and through your Spidersuit as well, you have full command of me now and Mister Stark cannot override me, even with Fridays help but I can relay messages” Peter’s heart clenched on thinking about Tony, how caring and thoughtful he was with everything and giving him the privacy that he needed the most. He missed him already but still, they need space for now.
“Wow! That is so cool! But I can see what is Tony doing right now?”.
“Of course Peter”.
The A.I. showed current footage of Tony in his private lab. Tinkering, but his face looks tired and rejected. It made Peter teary-eyed. But he needs to stand up with his decision, and Tony needs to learn from his mistakes.
“Karen, how long I’ve been out of the compound?”.
“9 hours 16 minutes and 34 seconds Peter”.
“Thank you, Karen, can you please call Ned Leeds and Michelle Jones for me? Video call please?” the A.I. did what Peter requested her to do. After a few rings, the two picked up the call.
“Peter! Bud! How are you?” it was Ned who first answered the call.
“Hey Losers, what’s up?” as usual MJ loves calling them that, but it doesn’t mean any harm.
“Oh, guys! I miss you! Do you want to come here for overnight? How about some Legos, Binge-watch and Pizza sounds?” Peter forgetting temporarily his heartache for Tony, he misses the man. But reuniting with his Bestfriends is a breather.
Time for a nerdy reunion.
After the video call, Peter felt another wave of nausea. Good thing he is inside his room and he suddenly collapsed near his bed. He felt something on his lower part like something is leaking, he feels so weak. And he suddenly coughed so hard. He heard the A.I. spoke again "Peter, do you want me to alert May Parker or Mr.Stark? And bring you to the Hospital?" he suddenly panicked "No Karen! I am okay, I just need to go to the Bathroom. Do not alert them please and don't argue with me! And lock my bedroom door, if May wants to enter please inform her that I am already asleep. Got it?".
"I understand Peter, very well" although the A.I.'s tone is worried.
He tried his best with all his willpower to go to the sink, and he puked. Not with the food that they ate earlier, but blood. He needs to centralize his energy to his Babies and to contact his Brother "Behave you two, please".
"Starfox Brother, where are you? I need your help. You know where to find me" Peter sat on the cold tiled floor and the world went black.