As the sirens blared closer, the tension in the warehouse began to dissipate, replaced by the comforting presence of family and the sense of security that came with it. Tony, Steve, Peter, and MJ stood together, the adrenaline from the confrontation still coursing through their veins, but relief was settling in.
Tony turned to the group, taking a moment to gather his thoughts. “I want to thank you all for your bravery today. You handled yourselves like true heroes.” He looked at Peter, his heart swelling with pride. “Especially you, kid.”
Peter grinned, his cheeks flushing slightly. “I just did what you taught me, Dad. Never back down from a fight.”
Before Tony could respond, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the warehouse. A team of police officers entered, followed closely by Nick Fury, his expression as serious as ever.
“Stark,” Fury said, his tone clipped, “what the hell happened here?”
“It’s a long story,” Tony replied, his irritation simmering beneath the surface. “But the important thing is everyone is safe now.”
Fury’s gaze shifted to Peter, a rare moment of warmth breaking through his usual stoicism. “You did good, kid. Real good. Not many can say they’ve fought alongside the Avengers.”
“Thanks, Mr. Fury,” Peter said, his excitement bubbling. “But I had some amazing help.”
MJ chimed in, her confidence shining through. “We make a great team!”
Fury raised an eyebrow but allowed a small smile to crack through. “Yeah, I can see that. Just make sure you don’t make a habit of fighting kidnappers, alright?”
“Noted,” Peter replied with a laugh, earning a chuckle from MJ.
Tony took a step forward, eager to wrap things up. “We’ll handle the rest from here. Just ensure the criminals are processed and that our families are safe.”
Fury nodded. “You know I’ll make sure of that. But next time, Stark, try to avoid nearly getting your kid killed.”
“Yeah, I’ll put that on my to-do list,” Tony shot back, rolling his eyes, though his heart was still racing from the earlier confrontation. “Now, can we go home?”
As the officers began to document the scene, Tony turned to Peter and MJ, who were still buzzing with adrenaline. “How about a little ice cream to celebrate? My treat.”
“Now you’re talking!” Peter exclaimed, his face lighting up.
“Only if I can get sprinkles!” MJ added, her excitement infectious.
“Sprinkles it is!” Tony declared, a grin spreading across his face. He felt lighter, the burden of the day beginning to lift.
As they left the warehouse, the sun had set, and the sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, a beautiful contrast to the chaos they had just endured. Steve walked beside Tony, their shoulders brushing as they headed to the SUV.
“You handled that well,” Steve said, his voice low but filled with admiration. “Especially with Peter in the middle of it all.”
“Thanks, but I couldn’t have done it without you,” Tony replied, glancing at Steve. “You were amazing back there. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without you.”
Steve shrugged, a slight smile on his lips. “You know I’ll always be here for you and Peter. We’re a team, and family is what matters most.”
“Yeah, it is.” Tony paused, feeling the weight of those words. “Sometimes I forget how lucky I am. With you, Peter, and even the rest of the Avengers—this crazy family we’ve built.”
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His Protective Dad (Starker FF) Completed ✓
FanfictionA story of Peter Parker (Stark) and his sweet, dangerous yet loving dad Tony Stark. A story where a 16 yrs old boy loves his father dearly, who can do to make his son smile. But what happened when his dad found out about him (peter) getting bullied...
