A Soul's Past and Future

I Really Like You

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. Everything in here belongs to Marvel. Any OC added will be made known that they are mine. Other than that it belongs to Marvel.

Chapter 52: I Really Like You

"You know what this means, right?" Abby asked Peter once he had explained the plan.

"That I am practically giving up my role of 'Soul Wielder'? Then yeah, I know." Peter gave a small smile. "But I think I'm done what I needed to do as it's Wielder. You know, Ross was right about one thing. Why continue fighting with something that's going to replace you? There will be another Wielder when the universe deems that it needs one." Peter then looked at the other heroes around them. "Besides, I'd rather fight for something that... you know, might last."

Abby smiled at him. "Things have worked out. It will with them."

"Just sucks that you guys are leaving too."

"Well, as Guardians, we go where the stones go. But once we know that the stones are fine and this works, you'll know where to find us." Abby stated. "With the exception of Hayden as Vision will still have the mind stone."

"Yeah, but it's not the same. He'll still go with you guys but now the only way to contact you is through him."

"So, like old times, before you found out about being a Stone Wielder." Abby teased.

Peter scoffed lightly, "Well, when you put it that way..."

Abby punched him in the shoulder. "You'll still be my Bonded Brother."

"And you'll still be my Soul Sister."

"Hey! You guys! Let's go!" Quill yelled over at the two.

Abby took Peter's hand. "Not a goodbye."

"Just a see you later." Peter squeezed her hand.

~~~~~

The Quinjet landed on the landing pad at the tower. Everyone had filed out. Peter stepped out and looked around. He saw Bruce lead Shuri and T'Challa out, most likely headed to the med bay. He spotted Clint kneel down to hug his kids and get up with Nate in his arms to kiss Laura.

To their left was the Stark Family and by the looks of it Pepper had just finished a lecture – Peter assumed it was about running off on a mission without even some sort of goodbye.

Out of the corner of his eyes he saw Scott hugging Casey, Hope standing beside him a hand running through Casey's hair. He heard Scott whisper to Hope about calling her parents. Hope nodded, smiled at Casey and walked off, no doubt going to follow Scott's advice.

"PETER!"

Peter had a second to prepare himself as Ned basically tackled him into a hug. MJ not from behind, although she was taking her time in walking over. Ned finally let go and Peter smiled at MJ.

"Hey."

"Hi."

Before either could say anything else, Peter was ambushed by four small human creatures. Peter stumbled and fell at the impact. The kids on top of him giggled at the outcome. Peter let out a forced out laugh to hopefully hide the fact that he was in pain.

Most of the small cuts and bruises had healed on the ride over, but that didn't mean that all his injuries had healed completely.

"Alright, kiddos. Let the man up." Harley said walking over to them. Cooper helped his siblings off Peter and Cassie got up herself, bouncing up and down, her smile not leaving her face. Harley reached a hand out to Peter who took it.