His Protective Dad Completed ✓

Caught on Camera

The aftermath of Tony’s prank was a mix of laughter, relief, and a little bit of resentment from Peter and Morgan. While they had been thoroughly tricked, the fun wasn’t over yet. Tony, unable to resist, decided to take the prank one step further. It wasn’t enough for him to see the twins’ terrified expressions—he had to make sure the whole thing was immortalized. So, naturally, he had F.R.I.D.A.Y. record the entire scene.

The Avengers, the Dynamic Six, and Tony all gathered in the living room of Stark Tower, sitting around the large flat-screen TV. Tony had set up a special viewing for everyone to relive the chaos they had caused. The twins, still a bit shaken but now mostly amused, reluctantly sat on the couch, arms crossed, trying to pretend they weren’t still annoyed.

“Alright, everyone,” Tony said with a wide grin. “Get ready to relive one of the best pranks in the history of pranks.”

He pressed a button on his phone, and the TV flickered to life, displaying the footage of the whole prank, beginning with the explosion and ending with Peter and Morgan’s reaction. The screen went black for a moment before the loud boom of the “explosion” filled the room, causing everyone to jump slightly. The camera angle was set just right, showing the destruction of the penthouse as debris and dust clouded the air. The eerie silence followed, broken only by the shuffle of the "zombies" as they began to rise from the rubble.

On the screen, the camera captured every moment—the Avengers stumbling forward like mindless zombies, their eyes vacant, their movements stiff. The scene was chilling, and the eerie music Tony had added made it even more dramatic. It was a perfect setup, designed to terrify.

The camera then focused on Peter and Morgan entering the penthouse, their faces lighting up with confusion as they took in the destruction. Morgan hesitated as she noticed the wreckage, while Peter’s senses immediately went into overdrive. F.R.I.D.A.Y.’s hidden cameras were positioned perfectly to catch their every move.

When Peter pushed Morgan behind him and began scanning for threats, the footage zoomed in on his face, capturing the fear and anxiety in his eyes. The screen showed him tense and ready to fight, his body protective as he stood between Morgan and the "zombies."

The next scene was what made everyone burst into laughter—Peter’s shocked expression when he saw "Tony" stumbling toward them, a twisted grin plastered on his face. Peter froze, momentarily paralyzed by disbelief. He even took a step forward, fists clenched, ready to attack. The camera zoomed in on his eyes, wide with confusion, followed by Morgan’s soft, steadying voice: “You can’t hurt your family, Pete.”

The tension in the room was palpable as the camera caught Peter’s hesitation. His instincts screamed at him to protect Morgan, but his heart knew it wasn’t real. The twins’ reactions were raw, full of emotion, and completely unfiltered.

As the video played on, everyone couldn’t help but laugh at the way Peter’s defenses slowly lowered when he realized it was all a prank. The moment he relaxed, the entire room erupted in laughter, seeing the twins' wide-eyed, confused stares. Tony, Clint, and Natasha could barely hold their composure as the video showed them struggling to keep a straight face during their zombie act. Steve’s slow, mechanical movements, his attempts to appear as the "undead," had everyone in stitches.

Morgan’s reaction to the prank was equally priceless. Her face, a mixture of fear and concern, as she tried to stop Peter from hurting the “zombies” was both funny and endearing. And when she finally realized it was all a prank, her expression softened, but she couldn’t help but let out a relieved, nervous laugh. It was the perfect mix of confusion, fear, and trust in her brother.

“Look at Peter’s face when he saw me!” Tony chuckled, pointing at the screen. “Priceless. I thought he was going to throw a punch. But you know, Morgan really did save the day. Such a good sister.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Peter muttered, clearly embarrassed. “Next time, you won’t get away with this.”

Everyone laughed again, but Morgan—still not entirely convinced she had fully forgiven her dad—crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Tony.

“Are you kidding me, Dad? I was so scared,” she said, trying to keep a straight face, but a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

“You looked like you were ready to throw hands, Morgan,” Clint teased, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “I thought you were gonna fight me to save Peter!”

Morgan raised an eyebrow, her face showing a mixture of annoyance and disbelief. “I’m still processing that. I thought I was going to lose you both.”

The Avengers continued to laugh, relishing the moment as the twins sat there, resigned to the fact that they had fallen for one of Tony Stark’s most elaborate pranks. It was hard not to laugh at their expense, especially when the twins' emotions were so clearly laid bare on camera.

But as the video ended, Tony hit pause, and the laughter gradually died down. The atmosphere grew a little quieter, and Tony looked at Peter and Morgan, his face softening.

“You know, I had to do it. You two are too serious sometimes. Gotta remind you to laugh, to not take life too seriously, especially after everything we’ve been through,” Tony said with a small grin, his voice quieter now.

Peter exhaled sharply, his earlier frustration giving way to a smirk. “You’re lucky we didn’t destroy your whole lab, old man. But, I guess... it was pretty good.”

Morgan rolled her eyes, but she couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah, it was a good prank. But next time, don’t destroy the place, okay?”

Tony laughed, raising his hands in mock surrender. “Deal. No more destroyed penthouses. Promise.”

“I’ll believe it when I see it,” Peter said, shaking his head, still half-grinning.

Steve sat back, watching the twins and Tony with a smile. “You sure know how to make things interesting, Tony. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen the twins this scared. I almost felt bad for them.”

“Almost,” Natasha added, smirking.

“Well,” Tony said with a satisfied grin, “Mission accomplished.”

For the first time in what felt like forever, there was genuine laughter and lightness in Stark Tower. The prank had served its purpose—not only had it lightened the mood, but it had reminded everyone of how much they cared for each other, how much they’d been through together, and how, despite the chaos, they would always have each other.

As the group started to disperse, Tony leaned back in his chair, feeling a sense of contentment wash over him. It was moments like these that made everything worth it—family, laughter, and even a little bit of mischief.