Fury

Tony and Eddie seemed to get along just fine as long as they stayed out of each others hair during the day. Eddie was always off chasing some story and Tony had just finished his medical braces and robotic limbs. Tony was already being hailed a hero in the media and they hadn't even come out yet. At night Tony and Eddie had dinner together and sat close so their symbiotes could chat and complain about their hosts. This peace went on for about 3 weeks until one day Eddie walked unannounced into Tony's work shop nearly making him burn himself on a torch that Fury was just starting to trust him with.

"So you used to scream from the mountain tops that something was coming. A really bad dude and I'm just wondering what you are doing about it." Eddie said looking around the work shop.
"Do? What do you expect me to do? The Avengers are broken up, even half of my supposed team took off into the wind to join the rogues. And the governments around the world have decided to 'talk' about it. So no nothing is getting done. I figure when Thanos appears to destroy the Earth we'd all just take it like champs." Eddie could tell Tony was being sarcastic and bitter.
"Why don't you just make a new team? More and more supers are coming out of the dark and I'm sure they like the Earth the way it is. Undestroyed and all." Eddie picked up a chocolate donut hanging out on a bench and took a bite, almost immediately regretting it when he discovered it was stale.
"A new team? What just put up a 'super heroes wanted' sign? And what would we call ourselves smart one?" Tony put the torch down and took off his gloves since Eddie didn't look like he was leaving any time soon.
"Whatever you want. Earth's greatest heroes for all I care." Eddie popped the rest of the donut in his mouth. "I know Rhodey would join you. Spider-man has been a worthy foe. I would fight with you if it came down to it. A help wanted sign would take a little long so maybe a press conference." Tony threw his head back and let out a dramatic sigh.
"Why do you think I should? I obviously messed up my last team enough that they took off. They would rather be international criminals than defend the Earth with me." Eddie took Tony's hand because he looked like he needed it.
"You were trying to make them all take a little responsibility. Honestly if they want to be such children as to rebel against that is on them. 117 countries took your side and I'm sure if you make the rallying cry more people than you think will show up to fight at your side." Tony looked up at Eddie thoughtfully.
"Fine I'll do it but if it fails I am completely blaming you."
"Great I'll help out any way I can."

Tony set the press conference for a week after the release of his medical braces. He dressed up in his finest suit and put on his most dire face. He was surprised to see Eddie sitting in the front row and he felt Fury get giddy under his skin.

"He likes you" Furry sing-songed whispered into his ear. Tony scowled and pretended to fix his already perfect suit.
"I don't have time for crushes. Besides I'm just getting out of a very bad relationship." Tony muttered to himself. He FELT Furry roll her eyes but she said nothing else. Tony gave his speech calling on all heroes or want to be heroes in what he hoped was an inspiring way. He told them he would accept anyone who wanted to help and that they should come to the old Avenger's compound in a week's time. In a week's time Tony was in tears.

The compound was full of normal people who wanted to help. Normal every day people. Among them was a top notch team of supers. A team calling themselves the Fantastic 4, another street level team who called themselves the Defenders, of course War Machine and Spider-Man showed up to offer their expertise. Doctor Strange said he would be there on the day Thanos showed up but was honest in saying he was too busy with other things to stay around. Captain Marvel appeared out of the sky and said even up in space she heard the call and was ready to help them defend her home against Thanos. The compound was up and running like a well oiled machine and the Earth's Defenders started their training.

Before anyone knew it a year had passed since the dreaded "Civil War". Tony was busy as ever and of course Eddie wrote about all of their accomplishments as well as his other investigations. Tony walked into his penthouse and felt bone tired down to even Fury. He looked around alarmed when he smelt something burning and rushed to his kitchen in time to see Eddie putting out a pot fire in the sink.

"What the hell?" Tony asked, dropping his bag to come help.
"Welcome home and surprise! I was trying to make you dinner." Eddie said trying to hide the burnt dish. Venom had formed a head behind his back and was laughing his ass off.
"What? Why? What do you want?" Tony asked, looking at his now ruined kitchen. The cleaning lady was going to cuss him out tomorrow he was sure and he couldn't even blame her.
"Nothing? You've just been working so hard and I know you are Italian so I was just trying to do something nice but I think I burned the pasta..." Tony looked at the blackened mess in the pot and felt there was no way that was at one time pasta.
"Get dressed up nice then. If you want real Italian then there is only one place in the city to go. Just leave that there." Tony said, heading to his room to get ready. Eddie looked at Venom who instantly formed a nice tux and combed his fingers through his hair. Tony was pleasantly surprised when he came out at how quickly Eddie got ready and how good he looked. They took one of Tony's cars to a small five star Italian restaurant not far from Stark Tower. The host was quick to seat them despite the long line outside and Eddie couldn't help but look around in amazement.

"This place is amazing." Eddie said picking up a menu. They both declined wine and instead got a fancy virgin wine they offered.
"Thanks. I own it I think. They're food reminds me of my mother's cooking." Tony only glanced at the menu and placed his order when the waiter return. Tony was shocked when Eddie ordered in perfect Italian.
"I didn't know you spoke Italian." Tony said taking a sip of his virgin wine.
"Oh yeah I know a lot of languages. Don't tell anyone though. It's how I get the scoop sometimes. They never expect the white guy to know anything but English." Eddie winked. Tony actually laughed and felt his exhaustion lifting as they spoke. Eddie listened with an intent smile when Tony went on about the new weaponized satellites the Earth's Defenders were creating. Tony listened and was actually interested when Eddie told him about a story about a corrupt politician he was so close to taking down. Before either of them knew it the restaurant was closing and they took the lazy walk to the car.

"This was amazing... a very great first date." Eddie said, playfully bumping his hip to Tony's. Tony's face turned a flaming red and he looked away.
"Yeah it was... My last date was... full of complaining." Tony said sadly. Eddie stopped Tony and lifted up his chin softly.
"Makes me think I'm doing something wrong if you are thinking about another man." Before Tony could reply Eddie's lips were on his. Fury started purring inside him and Tony could only agree as he wrapped his arms tight around Eddie like he would disappear.