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Tony Stark and his daughter, Serena, sat comfortably inside the massive donut atop Randy's Donuts, the iconic landmark in Los Angeles. It was a perfect day to escape the craziness of the world below, especially after the chaos they had just gone through in Monaco. Tony, clad in his Iron Man suit minus the helmet, casually munched on a glazed donut, while Serena sat beside him, enjoying her own.
"Seriously, Dad?" Serena smirked, watching as Tony took another bite. "A giant donut in a giant donut? You're going for full-on irony now?" Tony chuckled, brushing off a few crumbs. "What can I say? When you're feeling existential, nothing beats a good donut." Just as Serena was about to respond, a voice boomed from below, cutting through their moment of peace. "Starks, I'm gonna have to ask you to exit the donut"
Tony and Serena exchanged glances before leaning over the edge of the donut to see who was shouting. Standing below, in his long black leather coat and eyepatch, was none other than Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. "Great," Tony muttered, rolling his eyes. "Can't a guy enjoy a donut in peace?"
"Not when you've got a giant target on your back," Serena quipped, grabbing another donut for the road as she followed her dad down from the oversized pastry. They descended from the donut and landed in front of Fury, who looked at them with his usual stern expression. "I hope you two aren't thinking of spending the whole day up there," he said, crossing his arms.
"What can I say, Nick?" Tony said with a nonchalant shrug. "It's the perfect spot for some father-daughter bonding. You should try it sometime. Fury's eye narrowed. "We have more pressing matters to discuss. And the world isn't going to save itself while you're sitting in a donut."
Before Tony could make another witty remark, Natasha Romanoff entered, Tony's assistant—who up until now, Serena had thought was just another one of Tony's hired hands. But the presence of Daniella Romanoff, Serena's adopted sister, was what truly surprised her. Serena had always known Daniella was a little more intense than your average assistant, but she had never expected this.
"Nat?" Tony asked, surprise evident in his voice as Natasha approached them. "And Dani? What's going on?" Natasha didn't break stride as she approached, her expression all business. "We need to talk, Tony. Serena." Daniella, standing beside her, crossed her arms, her expression a mix of seriousness and concern. "You might want to listen to her, Tony."
Fury watched the scene unfold with an almost amused glint in his eye. "Allow me to introduce Agent Natasha Romanoff, also known as the Black Widow," he said, gesturing to Natasha. "And Agent Daniella Romanoff, who has been keeping an eye on you as well." Tony blinked, glancing between the two women he thought he knew. "You've got to be kidding me. You two are S.H.I.E.L.D. agents?" Serena was equally stunned, looking at Daniella with wide eyes. "Daniel, how could you keep this from me?"
Daniella sighed, stepping closer to her sister. "I didn't want to keep it from you, Ena. But it was for your protection. And for Dad's. We had to make sure you were safe before we could tell you."
Tony ran a hand through his hair, the realization slowly sinking in. "So all this time... you two have been spying on me?"
"Not spying," Natasha corrected. "Protecting. Monitoring. Making sure you don't get yourself killed while you're out there playing superhero." Fury, tired of the chit-chat, stepped forward. "Stark, we need you to focus. The world is changing, and we need to be prepared. That's where you come in. We're putting together a team—a team of people with special abilities, and we want you to be a part of it."
Tony arched an eyebrow, his interest piqued despite himself. "A team? What kind of team?"
"A team to defend the world from threats it can't handle on its own," Fury replied. "We're calling it the Avengers Initiative."
Serena's eyes lit up at the mention of the Avengers. She had heard rumors about S.H.I.E.L.D. working on something big, but she never imagined her dad would be at the center of it. "You want Dad to join the Avengers?" she asked, looking between Fury and Natasha.
"We want both of you," Fury said, his gaze locking onto Serena's. "You've inherited more from your father than just his wit and stubbornness. Your skills and intelligence make you a valuable asset. You're both needed for what's coming." Tony let out a low whistle, leaning back slightly as he considered the offer. "You really think I'm Avenger material?"
Natasha smirked, her serious demeanor softening just a fraction. "With some guidance, yes. But it's not just about you, Tony. This is about something bigger than all of us."
Tony glanced at Serena, who looked back at him with a mix of excitement and trepidation. This was a lot to take in. His daughter had already been through so much, and now they were being asked to join a team that would put them both in even greater danger. But he knew they didn't really have a choice. The world was changing, and they needed to be ready. Tony finally nodded, his usual bravado returning as he looked at Fury. "Alright, Nick. We're in. But I'm going to need a new suit—and maybe a bigger donut."
Fury's lips twitched into a small smile. "I think that can be arranged. Welcome to the Avengers, Stark. Both of you."
As they walked back to the car, Serena couldn't help but glance at Daniella, who gave her a reassuring smile. This wasn't going to be easy, but at least they would face it together—as a family. And as for Tony, he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as he looked at Serena, knowing that whatever challenges lay ahead, they would tackle them side by side. After all, they were Starks—and Starks always found a way.
PS: Daniella Romanoff is an OC of Daniella Romanoff
