Irondad & Spiderson

Pardoned

The pardoned heroes all stood from their place at the table and greeted Tony. It wasn't a cold welcome but it certainly wasn't warm so well say it was a lukewarm greeting. The billionaire shook everyone's hand and returned the pleasantries before sitting at the table beside his lawyer and across from Steve.

The meeting was going smoothly. No one had screamed or punched someone or jumped out a window (although Tony was considering it) so it could be considering a success. It was almost time to sign the newly drafted Accords (the one Tony spent weeks working on) when FRIDAY's voice came over the hidden speakers.

"Sir, Peter is requesting you unlock his lab"

Crap. He had forgotten about the kid. He turned to the Avengers and excused himself, moving to the hallway to continue his conversation privately with the AI.

"FRI, tell him I will unlock him in 30 minutes. If he asks say I'm in an important meeting" With that Tony walked back into the room, muttering some excuse about a lazy intern and whatnot.

The heroes did not believe him for a second but carried on with signing anyway. It had only been a few minutes since FRIDAY interrupted when Tony heard the sound of light up Sketchers running through the hall. He could vaguely hear someone asking the building's AI for directions to Tony.

Crap. The kid.

Tony's eyes widened and the others must have noticed because they began asking questions. The billionaire tried to deflect as many as possible when the door opened

And Peter walked in.

"Hey, Mr. Stark. FRI said you'd be in here and I'm not too happy about the whole locking in the lab thi- whoa. You're the Avengers!"

Tony looked over to see their reactions. It was kinda comical. He really hoped FRIDAY was taking a photo. Steve and Bucky has wide eyes and dropped jaws while Sam was glaring at the hyper kid and Wanda had some weird facial expression going on, giving her a double chin. He struggled to keep his laughter in and bit his lips in an effort to stop. It mostly worked. But it mostly made him looked constipated.

The billionaire decided know was a good time as ever to introduce the team to his intern/kid/superhero-mentee/lab-buddy. He walked over to Peter and placed a hand on his shoulder before turning to address the confused heroes.

"Everyone, this is Peter Parker. He's my intern and he's staying with me this sum-"

Sam cut him off. "Yeah, yeah. Nice to meet you, Peter." It certainly didn't like he was pleased to meet him. "Now the adults are doing some grown-up stuff so we need you to leave now. Bye bye". He talked to Peter as though he was a toddler.

Tony did not like this one bit so he stood up for hi- the kid. "Don't talk to him that way. He may be 15 but he is smarter than all of you combined. Peter can understand Banner's work and helps me make all of your suits and weapons and whatnot so you better show him some respect."

It was Steve who spoke up next. "Tony, I get that you two are close and I'm sure he is smart but we can't have him in the room when we're signing. Besides, Spider-Man is supposed to be here soon to sign and we can't have his identity revealed."

Peter glances over at Tony, confusion evident on his face. Spider-Man was supposed to sign the Accords? He was a little upset that Tony hadn't told him anything about it but gave a small nod to the billionaire, hoping he would know what it meant. Fortunately Tony did know and once again turned to the group.

"Spider-Man is already here."

The heroes were obviously confused (wow and Tony thought Peter was a confused person) so the billionaire just pointed at Peter. That's when the yelling started. It wasn't too loud so Peter's senses were not overloading but any louder and he'd have to activate the special protocol in place for instances like that.

Tony could tell Peter was bothered by the volume of the no-longer-confused-but-now-angry heroes so he tried to intervene. It didn't work. The group continued to berate Tony until Peter had enough.

"QUIET!" Everyone turned to see Peter standing upside down on the ceiling. "Stop yelling at my dad! He had done nothing but support me through this entire thing. I got bit by a spider and got powers so I was stupid and decided to be a hero. If it weren't for him I would either be dead or still running around in a onesie. His suits protect and help me so don't blame him if I get hurt. Tony wants nothing but the best for me and he tries so hard everyday to be a better person for me."

Peter turned to face Steve directly. "Did you know he stopped cussing and drinking? Cuz he did."

He turned to Sam "My aunt is gone for the summer so Tony took me in and is watching me for almost 3 months!"

Peter looked at Wanda "Did you know Tony helps me with my homework every night and teaches me new things and encourages learning and helps with anything i need? Because I just need to ask and he'll so everything in his power to help me."

Peter looked at Bucky. "Tony learned how to cook so that I wouldn't have to eat the delicious cafeteria food his building has."

He faces the entire group once again. "Tony is the best thing that has happened to me since my parents and uncle died. He treats my like his son," Peter's voice cracked as tears began to well in his eyes. "and I could not ask for a better dad."

Team Cap looked embarrassed at being lectured by a teenager and maybe for misjudging Tony and Peter. They all mumbled out apologies but Peter had already fled the conference room. The billionaire did not hesitate to run after his kid without saying a word to his former partners in fighting-crime.

Peter had managed to reach his room before Tony caught up, out of breath at the exercise. The billionaire knocked softly on the teenager's door, waiting for a response.

"Go away"

Tony sighed. "It's me. Can I come in...please?"

He heard Peter let out a soft moan before the door opened. The arachnid's eyes were red from crying and his cheeks were stained with tears. Tony quick led enveloped him in a tight embrace, smiling when he felt his kid hug him back. After what felt like seconds and hours at the same time (but was really only about 30 seconds) the two pulled away.

Tony spoke first. "I came up here to see if you were alright. And to thank you for defending me back there so thank you. And..." he hesitated. "I really do think of you as a son" he glanced up, nervous for Peter's reaction.

He wasn't sure what he was expecting but it definitely wasn't a wide smile.

"Really?!" Peter seemed happy about being Tony's son.

Tony smiled back. "Yeah"

For the second time in only a minute, the two were hugging in a tight embrace. Neither could be happier and not even the no-longer-rogue Avengers could bring down their spirits.