Irondad and Spideyson One-shots

Just Peter Parker (Part 5)

Five days Peter's been gone. Happy had gone to pick him up after school, but found nothing but a burning car and a mess of school books and assignments scattered across the parking lot. He'd called Tony, praying that the kid had swung to the tower. Tony hadn't seen the kid either, and the team has been looking for him ever since.

Five days later, and they're sitting in the conference room trying to find any sign of where the kid might be. Five days later, and it happens.

"Sir, it appears there's an unauthorized use of the Avengers Communication Network." Friday's voice sounds through the speakers.

"What?" Tony asks. "FRIDAY I don't have time for-"

"Connecting the Communications unit. Communication line one is now open."

"-ster Stark? Mr. Stark are you there?" Tony's heart nearly stops. His son's voice... It's his son. "Dad? Dad, can you hear me?"

"Kid! I'm here!" Tony's voice cracks, and he doesn't even notice the tears streaming down his face. "Kid I-"

"I think I'm in trouble."

"No kidding." Tony laughs. "Where are you?"

"Um... Oscorp, I think? Well, beneath Oscorp anyway."

"Oscorp?"

"Yeah-" Peter hisses in pain, which only increases Tony's worry by about three thousand.

"We're on our way, kid. Just stay safe." Tony gets no response, but then again he didn't wait for one. He was already out the door, his team mates hot on his heels as they suited up and climbed on the jet. They're going to get his kid, whatever it takes.

**

Everything is slow motion. First, the door swung open, and out stumbled MJ. Then Ned, followed by Harley. Anthony rushes forward, gripping Harley in a bone crushing hug. Then, Harley still in his arms, Tony looks up, and it begins.

"Peter!" A loud bang, and then Peter is knocked forward. He lands on the ground, motionless as he lies on his stomach. Tony lets go of Harley, sprinting toward Peter. He falls to his knees next to the kid, turning Peter so he's on his back. "Pete, come on. Stay with me."

But Peter's already out. He looks almost at peace. If it weren't for the blood staining his clothes, you'd think he was simply sleeping. Tony scoops the kid up, like a parent carrying their toddler to bed, and carries him to the Quinjet. He didn't find Peter just to lose him again. He's going to be okay. He has to be...

Everything hurts.

Like he's fought a round with the sinister six and lost. But among the pain, something distracts him. Someone's holding his hand, gripping it like their life depends on it. He can hear a voice, muffled at first, but becoming clearer with each word. It's Tony.

"Ned and MJ are worried sick, kid. Harley keeps blaming himself for it all. The team's worried for sure." Peter slowly opens his eyes, and he sees Tony sitting in an uncomfortable looking chair next to the bed. He's in the MedBay, for the hundredth time. Stark is looking at the floor, tears in his eyes as he thinks about losing his kid.

"Mr. Stark?" Tony's head snaps up, and can't help the tears that fall. Peter's big brown doe eyes shine back at him. He doesn't say anything, instead pulling Peter into a tight hug.

"I thought I lost you, Pete..."

"Wait, so you're not.... Disappointed?" Peter questions.

"Why would I be disappointed? Kid, I'm relieved. I'm happy."

"But, I'm not Spider-Man anymore. I'm just plain old Peter Parker." Tony smiles at his son, and wonders how someone so amazing can't realize how great they are.

"Pete, I don't care about you just because you're Spider-Man. Plain old Peter Parker is the best thing that ever happened to me, and you're the best son a Dad could ask for." Peter sniffles; now the both of them are an emotional mess.

"Thanks." Peter speaks timidly, almost like he's embarrassed. "For saving me."

"No, Pete. You saved Me. I love you, underoos."

"I love you too Dad."

Maybe 'Just Peter Parker' isn't so bad after all.

And that concludes this miniseries! It's a little short, but i thought it was an okay ending. I wasn't really sure how to go much further with it, but here it is anyway. Next one-shot is in the works- I think you all are gonna like it. 

I love you all my amazing arachnids,

Nat