Irondad and Spiderson (w/Avengers)

"Pinky Promise?"

Chapter: "Pinky Promise?"

Summary: The Avengers don't really know their spider kid all that well, but only in the family aspect. It's the day Ben died, and needless to say Peter isn't handling it well.

Characters: Peter Parker, Avengers, Mentions of May and Ben raising Peter, Pietro is alive

A/N: Hope you all enjoy this chapter!

Peter's POV

It's officially been a year since Ben had died. I woke up this morning to see May on the couch holding a picture of me, Ben, and my parents.

I walked to her slowly, I saw the tears on her cheeks and sat next to her and hugged her. We both sat there for an hour just holding each other. Me and May just sat there crying. It was quiet and only made me miss him more than I already did.

After we both had calmed down, May spoke up.

"Hey Pete, It's okay to go to Stark today." She spoke

"May, I can't do that to you." I said, drying my eyes

"Yes you can Peter, and you will. I want your mind to be on something for today." She said and hugged my head.

"May, are you sure?" I asked looking up at her.

"Yes, I'm sure Peter. I'll be fine." She spoke

I nodded and headed to get ready. I just threw on what I normally wear jeans, sweatshirt, t-shirt and shoes. Before I walked out the door I told May to call me if she needed anything, to which she responded with a loving 'get out there' response.

I hopped on a train and made the way from Queens to Manhattan.

**Time Skip**

I quickly exited the last stop and made my way into the tower. I forced a smile and greeted all the employees that I passed to get to the security door.

"Peter Parker Clearance Level: Alpha Gold, Welcome back Peter! Mr. Stark is being alerted about your presence!" FRIDAY cheered

"Thanks FRIDAY" I said as happily as I could.

"No Problem Peter!" She responded

When she stopped talking and the elevator door closed, I let my smile fade and turn into a small but noticeable frown. I tried not to let the tears appear since I knew that the elevator was almost to Tony and the others. I breathed in and out and smiled. Just as the doors opened.

"Hey Kid!" Tony greeted and gave me a side hug which returned.

"Hey Mr. Stark! Hi everyone!" I greeted and sat on the couch.

"How have you been Peter?" Natasha asked

"I've been fine, school is going good! Me, Ned and MJ aced our Chem quiz!" I ranted to try and get my mind off of the day, like May had suggested.

"That's great Peter!" Steve praised

"Yeah it really was!" I said and looked around, like I haven't been there before.

"Kid, are you okay?" Tony asked

"Huh? Yeah I'm fine." I tried to lie.

"You're not as talkative as you usually are little brother." Wanda reasoned

"I'm not? I guess it's just an off day for me." I chuckled nervously, getting slightly agree with all the questioning

"Pete, are you sure?" Steve asked

"Fuck! I said I was fine!" I yelled and ran into the elevator to go to the lab

"Hey! Kid!" Tony yelled

Tony's POV

I looked at the others in shock. I never thought I would have heard Peter swear. It just doesn't fit his character. Steve looked at me, almost as if he was expecting me to know why this happened.

"Sir!" FRIDAY sounded panicked

"Yeah?" I responded

"Peter's Heart Rate was elevated to a dangerous level. Follow him so you could calm him down!" FRIDAY warned

I ran out of the room and onto the floor that Peter had gone to. I looked around frantically and saw him sitting a chair, head down, and his breathing uneven. I rushed to his side and rubbed his back. I heard the others behind me, most likely to see if he was okay.

"Hey, Peter. What's wrong?" I spoke softly

"I can't-- I can't handle this anymore Mr.Stark." Peter sobbed, worrying everyone.

"Peter what do you mean?" Steve walked up to him crouching next to him.

"It just hurts Mr. Rogers. So much." He cried into the Super-Soldier.

Steve looked shocked but wrapped his arms around the small teen. I motioned for him to go to the couch in the lab and everyone filed into the lab to see what was wrong. Steve sat down with the kid stuck to his side.

"ребенок паук, you have to tell what happened." Natasha spoke softer than anyone has ever heard her.

Peter seemed to suck in a breath, and let out an unsteady one. Steve loosened his hold on Peter, but he seemed to just stick (quite literally) to his side, Natasha moved from her crouched position to go to the other side of Peter. Who then grabbed onto her side.

"Deep breath Peter..." I instructed him, he soon followed my instructions

I looked over at everyone. Wanda held a face of pure worry, along with Pietro. Bruce looked ready to jump into full docter mode, Thor was wearing the same face as Wanda and Pietro a face full of worry.

Peter breathed in and shook his head a small bit. Looked at me with the saddest eyes I could have ever seen, Steve looked like he was about to ask him what was wrong, but Peter began.

"It's been about a year now." Peter looked down and leaned against Natasha's shoulder.

"A year since what happened Pete?" Steve asked

"Since he died..." He trailed off

"Who ребенок паук?" Natasha pushed

"My uncle Ben, today is the day that I.... That I couldn't save the man that meant the most to me." he sobbed

"Peter..."I spoke up and opened my arms for him.

He looked at Natasha, and looked at me and ran into my arms. And he just cried. For quite a while. I looked at everyone once more and they all looked devastated. I guess it makes sense, they neve really heard of Peter's relatives.

"God Mr. Stark, I just couldn't save him. May said that I couldn't do anything. That what's happened, happened and I can't change that. But god I wish I could." He spoke up and wiped his tears.

"Hey kid, It's okay. I'm sure that Ben would love the person you've grown into. If he knew that you fight every single day just for him, he would be proud." I spoke quietly.

"But-" He started

"Peter, It wasn't your fault. He loved you and you tried very hard for him." Steve spoke

Peter looked tired. Genuinely tired. I looked at him and hugged him tighter and looked at everyone as a way to say 'I got him'. They walked out, though very reluctant.

"Peter, You need to tell us these things. We could help. I know it's not easy for you. I know for everyone that it hurts to see you like this. We love you Peter, you're like my son and a nephew to all the others." I spoke pulling him back by his shoulders

He looked up to me with a sad smile.

"Just promise me that you guys will help me whenever I need it, but that you guys come to me with any of yours. It only sounds fair." He smiled

"I promise." I answered

"Pinky Promise?"

"Pinky Promise."