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Chapter Twelve

At the MedBay, Bruce was waiting for Tony once again, praying that Peter was okay and he didn't need him for anything regarding the superhero. He was surprised to say the least when he saw the billionaire carrying Dr. Strange in his arms, unconscious.
"What happened here and where did he come from?!" asked Bruce, concern obvious in his voice.
"He, uh, he teleported in the living room. Apparently, according to Friday, he is unconscious due to head trauma. So I brought him here, to you."
"Okay, don't worry, I'll take good care of him, in the meanwhile, get some rest Tones, you look like you really need it." said the scientist and patted Tony's back, pushing him out of the room.
Tony yawned in agreement and walked towards his son's room. He opened the door slowly, only to find Peter still sleeping, curled up under the blankets. He walked towards the bed and laid down beside his son who as soon as he felt his father's warmth near him, burried his face in his chest, nuzzling in it. Tony smiled and wrapped his arms around his son and tried to sleep but he couldn't. His whole body was screaming for him to sleep but his mind said no. He felt anxious, what if Strange didn't make it?
No, no he will make it, don't think like that.
He exhaled with force, trying to relax, in an attempt to get some rest. A few minutes later he finally fell asleep, with Dr. Stephen Strange still in his head.
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When Peter woke up he was utterly confused. How did he end up in his bed with his father wrapped around him? He shrugged it off thinking Tony probably brought him here after he passed out in his lab. Remembering their exchange from yesterday, he felt his stomach sink. Just then, Tony woke up with a startle.
"Hey Pete. How are you?" asked the father, rubbing his son's back
"I'm good dad, how are you?" he replied nervously
"Could be better. You know Pete, I didn't mean anything from yesterday. I really didn't. I just got angry, but at myself. Because I couldn't be there to protect you from this traumatic experience. And I am sorry I made you fight for me, it was really stupid of me." he looked down, expecting to be rejected but was surprised to feel two arms wrap around him.
"It's okay dad, I said things I didn't mean too, I understand."
Tony smilled and hugged back but his smile fell when he remembered Stephen. Peter pulled away and saw his concerned expression. He was ready to ask what happened but his father got him to it and started speaking first.
"Oh my God, Stephen!"
"Wait, what, as in Stephen Strange?"
"Yes, I've got to go, I'll explain to you later Pete!" trailed off the billionaire as he was already out the door. Peter didn't question it and started getting ready for the day.
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Stephen woke up in a total white room which caused him to panic.
"God?" he whispered earning a laugh from a familiar voice.
Wait.. Where am I?
"You're at the MedBay, Stephen relax, you're ok." said the voice which Stephen later realised belonged to Tony.
"Ah, I see. How did I end up here? I don't remember."
"You teleported here, in the living room actually and I brought you here." said the billionaire and flashed a smile at the sorcerer.
"Ah, thank you Tony, I really do. If it weren't for you I might have not been able to make it. Thank you." spoke the doctor and held Tony's hand softly.
Tony, unable to move, gave a small but noticeable squeeze to Stephen's hand and sat next to him.
"So, how did you end up so severely hurt?" asked Stark, in an attempt to make small talk.
"Uh, the sanctuary was under attack, they wanted the stone, but of course I refused to give it up so they attacked me. They were too many to handle on my own so.. I guess I ended up here." he said, half-whispering the last part.
"Wait on your own? What about Wong?"
Strange was taken back by the fact that Tony Stark of all, remembered that he in fact has an apprentice whose name is Wong.
"He had some family issues so he wasn't there."
"Ah, I see."
"Well, it was definitely nice being here with you Tony but I am afraid I must get going, the sanctuary is in danger without my presence there."
The sorcerer stood up but immediately lost his equilibrium.
Thank God that Tony was there to catch him from falling.
"Nope, don't even think about it, you're staying here until you fully recover." said the billionaire, concerned about his friend's health and physical condition.
Strange thought about it until he spoke up.
"Okay, let me contact Wong so I can inform him that I will not be at the sanctuary."
Tony hadn't realised he had started caressing the doctor's hand until he had to let go. A strange (no pun intened hehe) feeling took over him but he smiled and left the room. He sighed as he started thinking.
What is happening to me, why am I acting like this
He sighed again as he headed to his lab and started repairing Stephen's damaged suit.

hmmmmmmmmmmmm ;)
-ppeterparker