Peter Stark: Life After Civil War

Part 29

"Peter! It's Nat!" I immediately opened the door and she grabbed my arm

I ran into my dads arms and he started leading me through the crowds of students trying to take my picture. I saw Steve and Nat in front of me pushing through all the kids.

"I got you Pete. Press is surrounding the school, so we're going to move quickly. Close your eyes and hold onto me" Dad whispered placing his sunglasses on me

Once we got outside of the school I saw flashes and I heard nothing but yelling. My senses were starting to go everywhere and I couldn't think.

"Why did you keep him a secret?"

"Is he from your years as a playboy?"

"Are you the future of Stark Industries?"

"Are you adopted?"

I kept my eyes closed and finally I felt dad place me in the seat next to him. I could finally breathe. Happy immediately drove away from the school and towards the tower.

"Are you okay?" Aunt Nat asked me and I shook my head

"No! How did people find out my name? I thought I had a few weeks to prepare" I took off dads glasses and handed them back to him

"Students overheard you call Tony dad outside the conference room yesterday. They leaked it to the press" Steve explained

"Mom is already setting up the press conference. I know you wanted time to get ready, but we're not going to have that"

Everything was going to be alright. I could do this. I guess people will just have to find out a little earlier than I would've liked.

Later....

"Remember you don't need to answer any of the questions if you don't want to. I'm sorry we haven't had time to get you ready" Mom apologized fixing my suit

I could already hear the press waiting for me outside.

"I know. I'm Spider-Man, and I can handle it"

"Yes you can. Remember you have all the avengers on your side. Everyone is waiting upstairs and watching the live feed. Okay you ready?" She asked me and I smiled

"Let's do this"

I was waiting backstage with Happy at my side. I shook my nerves and started to go over everything I was going to say in my head, but I was interrupted by the crowd yelling. Dad walked out on stage and stood behind the podium. The press took pictures and dad immediately quieted them down with his hands.

"Okay! Listen up! I have things to say before I bring out my son. First of all, let us get rid of the rumors. His name is Peter Stark and he is both my intern and my son. And before you ask, we adopted him at the beginning of the year after his aunt passed away, and we love him deeply, so this is no publicity stunt or charity case. Now he has never been to a press conference, so go easy on him"

Dad continued to answer a few questions before he introduced me. He waved me over and I walked out on stage and stood next to him. I avoided looking at the cameras as they flashed in my eyes. Dad placed his hand on my shoulder and pointed to one of the news people.

"How long have you known Mr. Stark?"

"I've known him for over a year" I told her

"He says he adopted you. Why?"

"I was his intern first, and we became a lot closer and he became like a father to me. When my aunt died, both him and Pepper adopted me" I explained looking over at mom and she smiled at me encouragingly

"Do you plan on taking over Stark Industries?"

"Yes. I don't know when, but eventually once dad retires. I'm a little nervous, but who wouldn't be taking over a billion dollar company" I answered causing a few of them to laugh

"Have you met the rest of the avengers?"

"Yes. They are all my aunts and uncles and I love them. They are my family" I could feel myself becoming more confident as I answered all of there questions

"There has also been a rumor saying that you are dating Scarlet Witch? Is that true?" I felt myself turn red, of all questions they had to ask

"Um...No? We are just really good friends" I told them nervously and I looked over at dad who just started to laugh

"How much do you think your life will change now that the world knows who you are?"

"Well I guess for the better? I mean I don't like that you guys are going to follow me everywhere I go, but I will get used to it. I was getting tired of hiding myself from the public"

"Is Tony Stark a good father?" That question caught me off guard

People assumed because of his past he couldn't be a good father. But that wasn't true. He loved and cared for me, just as my uncle and aunt did. He was a great father and mentor. I smiled at him and answered the question confidently.

"Yes. He is the best father anyone could ever have. He has moved on from his past mistakes and he is an amazing father who really loves me. I couldn't have asked for a better one" I felt him place his arm around my shoulder

"Okay. No more questions! Also keep your distance because he is still a minor. So if I so much as see one article about him, without my permission. I'm suing you for everything you own. That or I'm sending the avengers after you. Good day!" Dad yelled and raised his hand doing his usual peace sign

We walked off stage and over towards mom. She pulled me in for a tight hug and told me how well I did. At least that was over.