(ASL will be in this this type of typing)
Tony Stark was working on updating Peter's sign language interpreter. He had created sensors in the hands of Peter's suit so they would convert subtle signing to speach 3 years ago when he learned Peter had something called selective mutism.
Right now he was making updates to the mask so it would record Peter's face so it could recognise emotion and make Spiderman sound more 'alive'.
(I read this idea somewhere please don't fite me😂)
He had just finished up and was wiping the grease from his hands when Peter stormed into the lab, signing furiously.
T:Geez Kid what has made you this upset?
Peter immediately started waving his hands all over the place. Tony tried to read his movements but couldn't make anything of it.
T: Underoos calm down I literally have no idea what you are trying to tell me.
Tony didn't have to sign but he liked it. It made him feel closer to his kid and he knew how to sign anyway.
P: Mr. Laurens gave me a 62% on my math quiz because I didn't talk to him! A 62! This will look so bad on my report card! I originally had 94% but he started forcing me to speak!
T: Do you want me to call that bitch?
P: No, it's alright. I still have an average of 97. I think I'm going to go on patrol to clear my head.
T: Okay, here's your mask, I made an update to Karen. You now have a voice that's less robotic.
P: Awesome! Thank you Mr. Stark!
Peter ran out of the lab to change, Tony looked outside when he wished he could hear his son's voice. He never had. He didn't know it would be high or low, fast or slow. Peter had told him he stopped talking at age 10 and then quickly switched subjects, he hated talking about it because he didn't want others to pity him.
As soon as Peter was flying through the city he felt much better. He perches on his favourite building and tested the new feature. He started signing.
P: Hello there Karen!
Peter grinned, it sounded exactly how he imagined what his voice would sound like.
K: Hello Peter, how do you like the update Boss gave me?
P: It's amazing! Send Tony that I love it!
K: Sure thing Peter!
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After a while of patrolling, Peter sat perched on top of a high building.
He was deep in thought. Peter had seen the look on Tony's face when he left the lab.
Peter felt sad and guilty for hurting his dad. Stupid mind, why did you have to stop talking.
Peter started to pace on the side of the building, and then sat down on the window of an empty office, facing the streets.
P: Karen, how do I talk?
K: Maybe make noises to try to get vibrations in your throat, like humming. Peter, it's okay to talk, don't worry. No one will hear you try it. Don't be scared.
P: Gee, thanks Fri.
Peter took a deep breath. What should his first word be? Spider-man? No, too hard. Peter? Tony?
No, wait! He thought, What about 'Dad'!
P: Karen do you think 'Dad' is a good first word?
K: Yes, wonderful choice Peter! I'm sure Boss would love that!
Peter started practicing.
First he hummed the tune of his favourite song to warm up his voice. After all, he hadn't spoken or sung in 6 years.
When his throat felt looser he tried to speak.
The first noises came out as a wheeze.
But after about an hour of practice...
"Da- d- D-dad!"
P: Karen I did it!!!!!!
K: Congratulations Peter!
"D-dad!" He tried again.
With a huge grin he started swinging to the Tower with insane speed.
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When he got to the Tower, he saw that everyone was running around grabbing things.
Tony spotted him and ran over to him, grabbing him by the shoulders.
"Peter! Just in time! We have a very important mission, refill your webs and come back within a minute to the Jet!"
P: On it, but Dad afterwards I have something cool to show you! I-
"Now Peter!"
Peter nodded and started sprinting towards the lab, he janked open his drawer, accidentally ripping it out of the dresser, spilling everything on the floor. He grabbed four web cartridges and sprinted back, refilling on the way.
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When they got to the scene, they saw a big, grey building.
Tony turned towards Peter and put his finger to his lips.
T: Be very quiet, inside are 6 hostages, 5 adults and a little girl. Steve and I will take the adults and we need you to get the girl. The others will eliminate the guards.
P: I think I can do that.
T: I know you can, I believe in you.
When they got to the hostages, Tony and Steve got to the adults as Peter took care of the brunette who looked to be about six years old.
P: Hello there! My name is Peter, what is your name?
"M-morgan." The girl replied, trembling.
P: Well hello Morgan, I'm going to get you out okay? Can I pick you up?
Morgan nodded and climbed into his arms.
As he was nearing the exit he felt his spider senses blaring in the back of his head. He saw Steve and Tony outside, waving their hands at him.
STEVE!
Peter signed and he threw the girl at the super soldier.
Then a the building exploded. He heard the others screaming for a second before it was muffled by the crashing.
A huge metal pipe pierced through his chest and he screamed, inaudible.
He layed on his back with the pole sticking out. Water dripping around him, mixing with the blood gushing from his body. He tried to sign but the sensors were disconnected.
He heard the team going crazy over the coms.
Tony yelled: "Pete! Are you okay?! Where are you?! Friday track Peter!!!!"
Then the com went dead.
Peter coughed, this was it. He would never learn to talk. Or sing. Or make his dad proud.
He heard the metal clanks of Tony's suit throwing away the debris on top of him and light started to seep through the rubble.
When Tony pulled of the last part he dropped it in shock. He looked at Peter with a pole in his chest and blood everywhere.
"P-pete..." Tony lifted him in his lap.
Peter smiled.
P: Hey Dad.
T: I'm here Underoos.
P: Dad, I love you.
T: I love you too Spider.
P: Dad I want to show you the thing from before, you know?
T: Yeah I remember, I'm sorry I didn't see it then.
P: It's okay.
"Dad."
It was barely audible, but Tony's eyes widened.
"Peter! Your voice!"
Peter took a shivering breath.
"I-I'm s-s-sorry. I l-love y-you."
Tears streamed down Tony's face. Falling on Peter's wounds. It sent a hot stinging pain through his body but he didn't care.
As he slowly went limp, he clung onto his dad as best as possible.
"I'm so proud of you Bambino."
Then he closed his eyes.
(Henloooooooooooooo! How did you like it? Would you like more mute spider? Or deaf/blind? Let me know!)