Blackbird

*(Y/N)'s POV*

Happiness, joy, relieve. All the murderous thoughts I had had towards Ballerina and Popsicle 2.0 had flown away and I burst out into a laughter mixed with happy cries. I was going to be.. what was I going to be? A grand-cousin? If that's a thing, I'll be honored to be it.

Everyone got up as soon as the words had left Peppers mouth. They all encased her in a big but careful hug. Cautious of the little bean, as we had already decided its nickname, inside her belly.

'We are 3 months in though so the mission is only 6 month which means we have 6 months to decorate a room and...'

'And to perhaps... plan the wedding.'

A collective 'WHAT?!' broke from the group as I let go of Tony.

'Tony what is it with you and short notices? Geez...'

Sam said what everyone was thinking as we all began asking questions about the date and venue and gender of the baby. Congratulating once again, but this time for the wedding. And about so many other things, we didn't even realize it was getting close to noon already. The team had settled in the common room and everyone had cuddled up to someone. I had put myself between Nat and Wanda, my head on Nats lap and feet up on Wandas lap as Tony spoke up again. I had completely forgotten about what had happened with Steve, last night, until...

'(Y/N) could you follow me into my office for a second?'

'Sure.'

I looked around and met Steves gaze. It was asking me whats happening and hell if I'd know. So with a last look I follow Tony to his office where he went behind his desk and crouched down to retrieve a little bag. I looked at it and a little more and found a big, golden Cartier logo on it. How had I missed that?

'Okay, so I know I have bombarded you all with so many things at once but I need to ask you something Tiny.'

Looking at him funny I took a few steps to get to a chair and sit down. I have a feeling I'll need a seat once he finally spills.

'How much do you love me and Pepper Tiny?'

'Very. Why?'

'I'm serious, how much?'

'Tony you have been the big brother I never had but always wished for and Pepper? It is her I have to thank that you are as sane as you are today. So I love you both so, so much and even more.'

Tonys eyes got watery and I had to look away myself before wiping away a tear with the back of my hand. He now also took a seat behind his desk before snatching the little bag from the wooden table and placing it in front of me. My eyes laid on his, questioning the gesture. I leaned forward and looked from the bag to him and back to bag and than one last time to him.

'Open it. It's yours. See it as a permanent welcome to the team, as a 'I fire you as a PA' and as something else you'll see when you open it.'

'Tony, I don't thi-'

'Open the damn gift (Y/N).'

So I did. I know you can't argue with Tony so I grabbed the baggy and carefully undid the little bow holding it shut. The red bag opened a little and I reached in it to retrieve a jewelry box with the same designer brand written across it. This was too much. I know Tony has money but this? This is too much. But I didn't say anything, I just went with it. First I opened the velvety box revealing a silver necklace with a pendant on it. It was a tiny, beautiful phoenix connected to the chain by its wings. I already felt tears reappear in my eyes.
The next thing I pulled I was an envelope with my name written on it tidily. This has to be Pepper. I turned it around and carefully lifted the tab and pulled out the tiny note.

'Will you be Morgans godmother?'

Now I fully burst into a crying fit. As did Tony. He stood and came around to lift me into a bearhug, spinning me around.

'So? Will you?'

'Of course will I be the baby's godmother!'

'What do you think about the name?'

I hadn't even realized the name on the card. I glanced back at it and read it again. Morgan. The little beans name is Morgan. I sniffled a laugh before hugging Tony again.

'So beans name is Morgan? Like Pepps eccentric uncle?'

'Yup', he said, popping the 'p', 'But do you wanna know the entire name?'

'Of course. Spill it, Stark.'

'Morgan Heart Stark. So it's perfect for either a girl or a boy.'

It was as if I already knew the kid. My chest filled with pride as I realized how far Tony had come in life.

We spent some more time on the couch in Tonys office, talking about the kid and about me staying on the team for some time, before walking back to the others. All worries were gone and Steve was out of my mind for as long as we were apart. But the moment I stepped into the room with the others our eyes caught and never left again.