177A Bleecker Street, New York.
The sun came out slowly.
It was a beautiful sight and while he was enjoying the peace, he decided to make tea.
With soft steps, he walked through the building and let the now finished cup of tea float next to him.
He was just beginning to relax, then he had to think about the person he had met recently.
Smiling, he grabbed the cup and took a sip.
The moment he put the cup away, someone knocked on the door.
He went to it and opened it.
He raised an eyebrow in confusion as he looked into the others eyes.
"What gives me the honor of welcoming the one and only Tony Stark to my house?"
He asked with a smile and let Tony in.
"Don't be too happy Strange, I think we have a few things to talk about."
Stephen started to grin and whispered something in the air when Tony didn't look.
"I'm all ears for you," he said winking at Tony when Stephen got his attention back.
Blushing slightly, Tony shook his head.
"Don't confuse me Potter! I would like to talk to you about what happened at the base and especially what you were doing there."
The two men stared at each other until Stephen started to speak.
"First, I'm not Potter, and I'm also smarter and more important than he ever will be."
Stephen seemed to be thinking.
"Second, why should I tell you something? I don't know that you have something to get me to give you this information."
Even if I had a few ideas.
"I'm sorry Potter but I don't care if you ask for this information or not! When it comes to finding out something about the enemy or possible helpers of them, I don't care about anything, even if I had to go to jail or put you in it!"
Stephen had to smile.
"But Stark. We don't have to threaten each other. I even think that we both would find a nice solution."
When Tony wanted to start on to the next sentence, his view was taken away.
"What the..."
He was interrupted when he suddenly felt a hand in front of his mouth.
"Anthony Edward Stark in my house... Does anyone know that you are with me? Or did you want to do everything yourself again?"
There was a faint laugh.
"How easy it would be to get out of the way now. I know that you are very smart Stark, but let's be honest. If you were to fight me, you wouldn't have the slightest chance. That's why I really hope that you will listen carefully now. "
Stephen took his hand from Tony's mouth, grabbed his upper arm and pulled him with him and pushed him into an armchair.
"What I did in the HYDRA base, what I was looking for or anything else, is only my business. However, for a tiny little consideration, I would perhaps tell you a very small part."
Stephen noticed that Tony was interested but still suspicious and made him wait a moment before he started talking again.
"I'll tell you if you promise... no. If you swear, firstly not to tell anyone about it. Secondly to always help me no matter what I need your help for and thirdly, I'm sure you won't be so happy anymore... if you swear to give me your youngest son as a student and as a protection."
Tony's whole body literally stoned.
"How dare you drag my son into this! I dare you to come even close to him!" He hissed and Stephen's cloak let him go.
"And you can leave your strange cape far away!"
Tony got up and wanted to leave when Stephen pushed him down on the armchair again.
"Calm down Stark, I wouldn't do any harm to your son. I had no reason to. And by the way, that's a cloak and not a cape," he said calmly and walked around the armchair.
"I even think it would be appropriate for you to apologize, but I know you too well to know that you would never do that. But still, I think it would be a wonderful solution to our little 'problem'. You want something and I want something in return. "
Stephen started to grin and leaned down to Tony's ear.
"Peter would not be in danger here and even if. I still have a good friend who is always there when I need him. Think it over strongly. Just one word and you would know a little bit more about what happened, which you may still be missing. I know that you have already come up with all sorts of things, but you will definitely never have come to an end. "
The grin widened.
"Just a word of Stark," he breathed in Tony's ear.
"And everything could be answered or put you on the right track."
Stephen bit Tony's ear and then walked in front of him.
"I'm waiting Stark."
Tony bit his lower lip and thought for a long time until he sighed.
"Promise me that you will take care of him and that nothing bad will happen to him."
Stephen nodded and smiled slightly.
"Don't worry, he'll be in good hands."
Tony nodded slightly and closed his eyes.
"I'll go to hell if I don't already have to."
Stephen laughed slightly.
"Well then Stark. My only tip for you is that it has something to do with a friend of yours who is not often visiting. Think hard but don't think too easy."
He put a piece of paper in Tony's hand and Tony was about to reply, when a portal was opened under him and he landed on his bed.
So, I hope you like the chapter and if you still have a few ideas for the next ones, you are welcome to write it :).
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