(A/N I don't know how many of you are Stranger Things fans but I am a BIG fan of it and I just got done binging season 3 a couple of nights ago and it was just INSANE. if you've seen it, tell me your thoughts but be sure to include a spoiler warning for those that haven't finished watching if you have any spoilers!)
*P.S. 🚨PLEASE READ🚨*
I (Reese) am going to Hawaii for two weeks starting this Sunday and I will not have my phone down there. It's for a nerd summer camp and they don't allow any electronics. But don't worry, me and Desi are
pre-writing chapters so she can publish them, even when I'm gone. I just wanted to let you guys know because we may not be publishing as much as we usually do since we'll only have a limited amount of
pre-written chapters. But I will be back in two weeks and I can't wait to start writing again after that! See you then, and I hope you Midgardians have the most
bomb-ass day today ;)
*PETER'S POV*
After talking over some more details about the mission with Pops, Ned, and Shuri, Harley and I headed off to get our "disguises" on, which are really just normal fancy clothes. You know, something people would expect two young men to wear to an art exhibition. We also have to get our suits for when the fighting happens. We walked to the elevator together and split up, me going to my room and Harley going to Dad's lab. I guess he'll wear Dad's suit again since he doesn't have his own made yet.
Honestly, I think Iron Lad is a dumb name but I love him so I'll let him do whatever he wants.
I opened the folding doors to my closet and stood there.
Hm...
What suit should I use this time?
Just glancing at my suits made my stomach turn.
I lowered my head and shut my eyes tight as the horrible memories came back all at once.
"Dad, please don't go. Please! We won, Dad, we won!"
The sound of his heartbeat fading slowly...
"It's okay. You can rest now."
I opened my eyes, returning to the present, and wiped them quickly. I sniffed and yanked my original red-and-blue suit out of the closet with one aggressive swipe.
I stuffed my suit and mask into my blue backpack and walked out of my room. I noticed Harley near the elevator talking to Bruce and Steve. He was wearing Dad's nanotech bracelet thing, that way he could suit up fast if he needed to... which we probably will. But don't worry, I'm a master of changing clothes super quick.
I smiled a soft smile and walked up to them.
"Oh, Peter! Good that you're here," Pops said and clapped his hands together.
He stared at me for a few seconds and I glanced up at him, a little uncomfortable.
"Hey guys," he looked at Harley and Bruce, "do you mind giving Peter and I a little time for a...
father-son talk for a minute?"
They nodded and walked away, chatting and laughing.
Pops leaned against the doorway to the living room and crossed his arms. "Pete."
I nodded tentatively. "Steve."
He sighed. "I know going on another mission again might be hard for you, especially since it hasn't been that long-"
"Pops," I interrupted, "I'm ready for this. Trust me. I'm fine."
He walked over to me and hugged me.
