The unexpected
Chapter-6
Peter knew that Tony would ask. Morgan stark, the little sunshine was Iron man’s everything. He knew he would be upset for not meeting them sooner. But what he didn’t know was the anger and tantrum Tony threw as in response.
He knew there were consequences. But what he didn’t realise was the consequence was in form of flames. Almost entirely the shape of Tony shifted- instead there was a black eyes, his face was ashen and there was flames engulfing his entire body. If he didn’t find it terrifying, he would have referred it to Ghost rider sans the horrific skull.
There was nothing he could say that could calm his mentor. Inhumane growls were emitting from his body and he was setting everything he saw on fire. Peter was this seconds away from fleeing when Dr strange floated over and reversed the time almost to the moment where Tony was dimly awake and put him to sleep. Tony looked so peaceful then. As if the demonic figure that appeared was some other being.
And that’s how the thunder God found the spider child sitting in the further corner of strange’s library with a bottle of beer in his hand.
“I wanted something more strong but Mr strange will only let me drink beer” Peter tried to make light of the situation. He knew that he looked beaten. Anyone who saw him could see the exhaustion, the fear and regret. Loki had kept reminding him that Stark wouldn’t be the same but he never thought it would be like this. He refused to call his love a monster. Terrifying? Yes. Definitely.
But more of it was a whiplash was the fact that Tony didn’t care whether Peter was alive. The worry and hope in his mentor’s voice was clear as day as he addressed his family. Which made him wonder how selfish he could be. And how unprepared he was to see his love go to someone else in seek of comfort.
Tears were welling up before he could control.
“Hush, my child. Everything will be okay” he heard Thor’s voice trying to soothe him patting his shoulders. After some time he felt okay.
“How is Loki?” he asked remembering how broken the God sounded. He wondered what he had to go through to bring his Tony back.
“He is resting. There were some memories he didn’t want to see that came up while he was performing the ritual. But do not worry my brother is strong, he will be back in no time.” Thor assured.
“Who will be back in no time? He heard the soft murmur of a women. Loki was tired and she sounded worn out. Pulling her messy hair into some Asgardian knot she sat back in the nearby stool.
Peter couldn’t help but ask-“what did you see, Goddess?”
“My children- Vali and Narvi. They had an untimely death” she said tight lipped. Peter nodded knowing it was an emotional subject for Loki.
“Why don’t you take rest, my child?” Loki asked already picking up Peter as if he weighed nothing.
“Tony will need me when I wake up”. He answered.
“We are here love. If Tony needs you then I will call you. For now sleep”. Peter didn’t know how he slept without any fits but he heard a soothing song sung by Loki and he was slowly drifting away sleeping in her lap.