The final bell rings and I have officially finished junior year of high school. I grabbed my backpack and walked straight out of the school hoping to avoid Flash which I did. I pulled out my keys as I searched for my car in the parking lot. It was a custom-built car that Tony actually built himself. When I told the Avengers that I was going to school and would be buying a car to get me and Peter there and back home, Tony immediately told me that he would be handling it. Although I knew he would be getting me a car, I didn't expect him to completely design and build a car that has never been created. It was a fully electric car that had battery that pretty much lasted forever because it was charged each time I stepped inside the car with my powers so it was very convenient to use. It was good for the environment which I was glad Tony took the time to consider that.
I found my car exactly where I left it this morning but like every afternoon for the past year, my convertible was surrounded by many students including Flash and Peter.
"Hey Peter," I say as I got closer to the car. I give him a kiss, "You ready?"
"Yep," He says grinning. I gently push the students away from my car door before sliding in. Peter does the same. Before I could put the car in reverse, Flash leans on my door. I glance up asking him what he wants.
"You sure you don't want to ditch Parker and come on a date with me? I'm much better company then he is." Flash says flashing me his signature smile.
"No, actually you are not, Flash. Peter is much better company then you so please back up or I am going to accidentally run you over." I say giving him a smile which according to Peter was the exact same smile I gave Thanos before killing him. Flash puts his hands over his head and backed up so I could back out of the space and leave the school for the last time.
Peter tells me as we drive down the street that Tony has some upgraded forearm gloves for me and he wants me to pick it up before we head off to the trip tomorrow morning which means we need to pick it up today. The forearm gloves were a necessity because since the overuse of my powers, my earthquake power has felt like it is permanently on and is being directed toward my bones leaving me in pain all day. Tony created a forearm length glove that allows me the ability to have the power without the pain it now brings. It also sort of removed the headaches from my vision power which is helpful when trying to blend in with normal teenagers. Thus the reason for me to head toward the newly renovated Stark Tower. The remaining Avengers all lived at the compound so the tower was free to become just Tony's and Pepper's again but this time with little Morgan also running around.
I pulled into the parking spot that Tony reserved just for me and followed Peter through the back door of the Tower. Friday greeted us like always and told us that Mr. Stark was expecting us and was in his lab. I thanked her before heading toward the elevators. Peter squeezed my hand when I froze like always when I saw the elevator. He held my hand the whole way up giving the necessary support to use the contraption. When the doors open, I stepped out grateful and followed Peter down the hallway to Tony's lab. He had music blaring loudly like normal. This time he was playing AC/DC.
"Hey Tony!" I shout over the music hoping he would hear me but of course he doesn't. So I call on my powers to stop the music and then repeat the greeting to Tony.
"Oh, hey Atlantia!" He says setting his tools down. "Hey Peter. You here for your gloves?"
"Yeah, we have the press conference at the homeless shelter tonight and we leave on the flight tomorrow so we had to stop by now." I tell him.
"Sure, yeah that makes sense. Peter I also have some upgrades to your suit if you want to take a look at them. They are in the other room."
"Oh thanks Mr. Stark." Peter says before scurrying into the other room. I smile at his enthusiasm. It was weird because he used to be older then me but because of the blip I was the older one.
"So, here is the upgraded gloves." Tony said handing me the soft black fingerless gloves. "They should take away more pain and this time they will also help you with that electricity or lightning power you have been having problems with lately." I nod my head as I pull of my old ones and put on the new ones. They feel more comfortable and the relief is immediate.
"They're perfect. Thank you Tony." I say sincerely.
"Anytime. So I never asked," Tony said grabbing my old ones and throwing them in his discarded inventions bin. "what excuse did you tell the students at Midtown on why you needed the gloves?"
I shrug, "Told them I have some pain from coming back from the blip and this is helping me. They bought it." Tony nods at that and we continue to chat waiting for Peter to gather his updates before we headed off to my house so we can get ready for dinner at May's apartment
By the time we had gotten through a Friday night New York City traffic to my home gotten changed, and headed to May's apartment, it was already 6:30 so we were a half-hour late which May pointed out.
"Traffic was horrible and we needed to stop at Mr. Stark's tower to pick up Atlantia's gloves." Peter said grabbing a plate and serving everyone some of May's pasta.
"I sort of expected you guys to swing here or shadow travel instead of driving." May teased. I laugh at that feeling very relaxed and was sadden when we had to leave to make our appearance at the homeless shelter for those who were displaced during the snap. It was supposed to get those who can fund the shelter to actually donate. Tony already donated a huge amount that honestly didn't faze him but would help the shelter a lot.
May was dress nicely in a simple but very nice black dress that flattered her very well. She was the presenter and main organizer of the event so she was the first one to show up so Peter and I took our time as we drove to the shelter even stopping for ice cream since we were technically needed only for the last ten minutes. I had let my natural white hair turn back to its original color and my face to morph back into mine as we ate the ice cream because Peter was eating in his Spiderman outfit which meant I could be myself since the public was aware that Spiderman and Atlantia were dating but no one knew who Spiderman was but with me using my secret identity, they can't figure it out.
Once we finished eating, I shadow traveled us and the car to the parking lot of the shelter. Before I could open the door to my car, Peter had already gotten out and opened it.
"Thanks Spidey," I tease him before following him inside. Inside, we mingle with the guests and answer questions from the press that showed up.
"Atlantia, you for the past year have stayed in the shadows as many of the Avengers retired." One reporter began, "Will you be returning to the hero stage or are you trying for a normal childhood as Steve Rogers is hoping you will?"
"As much as I have enjoyed being a normal teen for the last year," I say, "I would feel guilty if I wasn't there to help so now that I am healthier, I will be returning to the hero stage if I am needed." I say nodding at the reporter before moving onto another reporter.
Once the press conference was over, Peter and I disappeared backstage. May and Happy were there chatting and I noticed some interesting sparks coming from there before May awkwardly excused herself. Happy watched her leave before turning to us two.
"Heads up Nick Fury is going to call you two." Happy said.
"Why?" I ask confused. We had not spoken at all throughout the year.
"Why?" Happy said sarcastically, "Because he probably has some superhero stuff for you two. You two are superheroes. He calls superheroes."
"Well, if it was really important, he wouldn't call us two." I say, "We're just teenagers. Pietro, Sam, and some others are still on call."
"Yeah," Peter agreed, "He would call those heroes before..." He trails off as his phone rings.
"Apparently not." Happy said pointedly as Peter pulls the phone out of his pocket. It had not caller id. "That's him."
"I don't really want to talk to Nick Fury." Peter said.
"I don't either." I say quickly.
"One of you answer the phone." Happy pleaded.
"Why?" I ask.
"Because if you don't talk to him, then I have to talk, and I don't want to talk to him." Happy admitted.
"Why don't you want to talk to him?" I ask.
"Because I'm scared. Just answer the phone!" Happy said gesturing frantically at the phone. I take the phone from Peter's hand and hold up the phone to Happy before hitting the decline button.
"Did you just send Nick Fury to voicemail?" Happy said his eyes as big as saucers.
"Yeah," I said handing Peter his phone back.
"You don't send Nick Fury to voicemail!" Happy reprimanded sounding more frightened like Nick Fury was going to kill him for allowing me to hand up on him.
"Oh, you can." I say wrapping my arm around Peter and guiding him to the door leading to the parking lot. "It is not something everyone can do. Have a good night, Happy!"
Happy was not happy as he called after us to call Fury but we ignored him. If it was really important, Fury would visit us personally instead of a phone call. When we got outside and once I confirmed that no one was around, we got into my car and drove off to the local theater as Alice and Peter Parker instead of Spiderman and Atlantia. It was relaxing after the press conference because it is no fun being in front of cameras and was the perfect way to end the night. When the movie was over, Peter and I spent some time swimming in the ocean before driving over to his apartment because May was going to drive both of us to the airport so we didn't have to leave a car parked in the parking lot especially my expensive one. However, knowing Tony, he probably put some over-the-top defense system in it without me knowing so my car was probably safe. When we arrived, I parked the car outside the apartment building before following Peter inside. Peter showed me to the guest room, which I was very familiar with, before giving me a small kiss. He smiles at me when we break apart before saying good night and leaving me alone. My final thought as I fell asleep was that I couldn't wait for the two-week vacation that I would be spending with the man I love without any hero stuff. Or at least I hoped especially with Nick Fury calling us.