(3 months later)
*Steve POV*
It's been three months since the call with Mrs. Gonzales and a month and a half ago she came a visited. That visit was decent. It could have gone a little better, but we could only do so much. When she came to visit we all just got back from a mission including Peter. It was a small one so we allowed Peter to come with. No one got seriously hurt, but a few of us had some cuts. Today is the court date to finalize the adoption. Everyone is going because they all want to be there so hopefully they all act they're age.

"Alright is everyone ready" I ask

"Uncle Thor isn't here yet" Peter says

"Tony did you tell him about this" I ask

"Oops. I knew I was forgetting something" Tony says

"Anthony Edward Stark" I say

"Nice going Dad" Peter says

"Sorry Underoos. I had a lot on my mind" Tony says

"We'll just let him know how it went at the end" I say

"Okay" Peter says

We head to the garage and the three of us get in one car while the others get in other cars. We drive to the courthouse and once we arrive I spot a lot of reporters.

"Why are there so many people here" Peter asks

"Because your dad is famous and when they hear about your dad adopting some kid from Queens everyone wants to know how the kid got so lucky and if your dad is only doing this for publicity which he isn't" I say

"Sorry that I'm one of the richest and smartest people in the world" Tony retorts

"Yeah yeah yeah whatever. Let's go inside" I say

"Okay. Just ignore the flashes and all the yelling Underoos" Tony says

"Okay" Peter says

We get out and so does everyone else. We all start walking towards the doors.

"I'm worried about this" Bucky whispers

"Same here. I had a bad feeling when I woke up but I didn't want to worry the others" I whisper back

"Once Mrs. Gonzales saw all of us when she came to visit I got worried" he whispers

"Yeah. Hopefully that day doesn't play to much in this" I whisper

"Yo secret sharers want to share with the rest of us" Tony asks

"How about no. You wouldn't understand anyways. We were just talking about something from the 40's" Bucky says

"But we want to know all of Steve's embarrassing stories" Clint says

"No way. Anyways they're not all that embarrassing. It's really just me being weak and scrawny yet still trying to beat up guys twice my size" I say

"I still don't understand why you fought people like that" Bucky says

"Because if I continued to run I'd still get beat up so why not get a few swings in myself" I say

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog" Bruce says

"Thank you Bruce. Someone understands" I say

"Oh no, I wouldn't fight anyone twice my size. That's the hulks job. I was just quoting Mark Twain because it relates to your situation" Bruce says

"I always fought people twice my size. So did Nat. We still do" Clint says

"You two are also trained assassins and spies" Rhodey says

"Alright everyone drop the conversation. We're going into the courtroom" Tony says

"Yes of course boss" I say

"I'm not the boss. You're the boss. I still get to tell you what to do though sometimes" Tony smiles

I just laugh and we all walk in. Tony, Peter, and I go sit at the one table and the others sit in the seats for those watching what's going on. The bailiff calls for us to rise and then the judge walks in. We all take our seats again.

"case 5478 Stark and Rogers to adopt Parker." Someone says

"Hello everyone. Nice to see you all. Mr. Rogers, right now you are fostering Mr. Parker. Is that right?" The judge asks

"Yes your honor" I say

"And you and mr. Stark are looking to adopt him. Is it joint custody in where he will be going between houses" The judge asks

"No your honor" I say

"Please elaborate" the judge requests

"Mr. Rogers and I are dating your honor and we live at the same place. The small group of people sitting behind us live there as well. It's sort of a family home I guess you could say" Tony says

"Very well. I looked through the report from the social worker, Mrs. Gonzales. She said the living environment is pretty safe. Mr. Parker also has his own room. She also listed something that made me a little nervous" the judge says

"Does it have to do with medical history sir" I ask

"Yes it does. When she visited Mr. Parker has quite a few cuts. In fact she said a lot of you did. She also got a hold of his medical records and there was nothing talking about them being treated but they looked like they were treated" the judge says

"You might know that we are the avengers sir so we were out on a mission and came back just before Mrs. Gonzales arrived. One of the avengers, the hulk, is actually Bruce Banner. He is a doctor so we have him treat Peter when things happen." Tony says

"Other things have happened to Mr. Parker" the judge asks

"Uh, mr. Judge, your honor, the times I had to get treated were not their faults. I get a lot of migraines so dr. Banner has helped with those. I also got beat up by a bully at school so he patched me up after that. The cuts on my face were also my fault." Peter says

"How did you get the cuts" the judge asks

"I'd rather not say" Peter says

"Mr. Parker, this is a safe place and you must answer my question" the judge says

"May I approach" Peter asks

"If you must" the judge says

Peter gets up and goes to the judge. He's up there for a little bit and then comes and sits back down.

"Alright I've heard enough let me think this all over" the judge says

We all rise and he walks away and then we sit down again.

"Hey I need to go and talk to Bucky about something real quick. I'll be back" I say

Tony nods and I get up. I walk over to Bucky and motion you him. He gets up and we walk to the back and sit down.

"I really don't like this. Mrs. Gonzales told me this only the judge saying we're adopting him and then signing papers. She didn't say anything about questions or concerns" I say

"Look Steve, it's going to be okay. I know we both have a not so good feeling about this, but it will be okay. If something happens that isn't good, we will all figure something out to make it better." He says

"Alright. Thanks Buck" I say

"Anytime Steve." He says

We hug and then go back to our seats. Just as I sit down, we stand back up and the judge enters again.

"Alright. I have made my decision. Mr. Parker is to go to a boys home. I do not see his current place of living as safe. Mrs. Gonzales will be contacted and will pick Mr. Parker up in two hours. I also see that he has been getting homeschooled. That will no longer be happening. He will return to his old school" the judge says

Peter goes to say something but I cover his mouth. We all stand up and the judge leaves. I uncover Peter's mouth and he just hugs me. I wrap my arms around him and rub his back gently. I move a bit and bring Tony into the hug as well.

"I don't want to leave you guys" Peter mumbles

"I know you don't, but you have to do this." I say

"Why won't he let me stay with you guys? I'm safer with you guys then in my school." He says

"We know. But this is what the judge said so we have to do it. Look, you have our numbers so you can call us and text us. Now you can't go on patrol and be Spider-Man, but take your suit with you." tony says

"Okay" Peter says

We pull away from the hug and all eleven of us leave. We go to the cars and get in and return to the tower. As soon as we get back Peter runs up the stairs probably going to his room. Tony and I go to follow him but we're stopped.

"Let him go guys. It's only going to make it worse. Give him an hour and half and then spend the last half hour with him" Nat says

"Okay" I say

I grab Tony's hand and we go to the elevator. I press the button for the lab. Once we arrive we step off and go sit on the couch. We just sit in silence for a while until Tony starts talking.

"We need to do something to show that we can adopt Peter" He says

Tony, I know you want to fix this, but you can't fix everything. This isn't something you can fix" I say

"I can fix this Steve. I just need to know why we aren't qualified to adopt" he says

"Tony please just let it go right now" I plead

"As you wish" he mumbles and kisses my forehead

"You missed" I say

"Oh did I now" he smirks

"Yeah" I say

We kiss and then return to just sitting in silence wrapped in each other's arms. Our silence is soon interrupted with the doors to the lab opening. We look up and see Peter. Tony and I move apart and Peter sits down between the two of us.

"Are you all packed" Tony asks

"Yeah. Um, I don't really want to talk to Ned and MJ about this cause they'll ask me a lot of questions. Do you think you could tell them for me tomorrow when they come over for school" Peter asks

"Of course" Tony says

"Are you still going to teach them? I think they'd appreciate it. None of us ever fit in at school really, but here they do. We do" Peter says

"Of course I will. I want to see them succeed. However, I need you to promise me that you won't break up with MJ just because of the situation" I say

"I won't" he says

"Hey Underoos I can reinstate your internship if you want" Tony says

"No thank you. I'll be fine" Peter says

"Sir, Mrs. Gonzales is here" FRIDAY says

"Alright. Thank you. We will be right up" Tony says

We all stand up and go to the elevator. I press the correct button and we ride it to our floor. We step off and mrs. Gonzales is talking with Nat and Bruce. Peter says good bye to everyone and then comes over to me and tony.

"Bye Pete" I say

"Bye Mr. Rogers. Thank you for everything" Peter says

He says the same thing to Tony calling him Mr. Stark. Peter and Mrs. Gonzales leave and tony and I both are stuck in our spots. I feel two hands on my shoulders and see Bucky and Sam. I hug them both and then pull away and walk to my room. I then have FRIDAY put my room on lock down.

*Tony POV*
Peter Parker has left my life. One of the best things that had ever happened to me is gone. I look over next to me and Steve is no longer there.

"Where did Steve go" I ask

"His room, but don't try to get in. You won't be able to. I'm pretty sure he put his room on lockdown" Bucky says

"Ok" I say

I walk away from the group and go to the lab. Once I get in I have FRIDAY put it in lockdown. I start working on some stuff and as I'm working a bolt rolls off the table and all the way into the art studio. I get up from my stool and go over there. I walk in and pick up the bolt and before I walk out, a picture captures my eye. I pick up the canvas and smile. Steve painted a picture of Peter, him, and I standing on the roof of the tower with a sunset behind us. I go over to his table and find a sketchbook and it's labeled family. I pick it up and then go over to the couch. I sit down and start flipping through it. I get through it and I can feel tears rolling down my face. The sketchbook was filled with sketches of all of us who live in the tower. I guess we are all that Steve has left. I get back up from the couch and put his sketch book away and then lay down on the couch. I look at my watch and see that it's 11 at night.

"FRIDAY where is everyone" I ask

"Captain Rogers is in his room, Daggers is cleaning the kitchen. Scarlet and Know it all are on the roof. Strongest avenger is in his lab. Dodo bird and Bird brain are in the living room. Buccaneer is trying to get Captain Rogers out of his room and Colonel is outside your lab trying to get in shall I let him in" she asks

"No. Tell him I'm going to sleep. Thank you FRIDAY" I say

"You're welcome sir" she responds

I get comfortable on the couch and drift off into a somewhat, but not really, peaceful sleep.
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*Peter POV*
Once Mrs. Gonzales and I leave the tower I feel a few tears roll down my cheeks.

"I'm really sorry about this Peter." She says

"Okay" I mumble

"Look Peter, I gave a report because I had to but I didn't know the judge would not approve of it." She says

"Okay" I say

We get to a building and we get out of the car. I grab my bags and follow behind Mrs. Gonzales. She knocks on the door and a guy opens it.

"You must be Mrs. Gonzales and Peter Parker. I'm Duke Wessel and the owner of the boys home. Please come in" Duke says

We walk in and I set my bags down.

"So we have ten boys here. Peter makes eleven. The youngest is 3 and the oldest is 17. You will be able to have your own room Peter" Duke says

"Thanks" I mutter

"Well I will let you get situated. You have my number Peter. Call me if you need me" Mrs Gonzales says and then leaves

"Alright Peter, I will show you to your room and you can get settled in. At dinner you will be able to meet everyone." He says

"Can I just stay in my room" I ask

"No you cannot. I require everyone to come to dinner" he says

"But I don't want to eat. I just want to stay in my room. I don't even want to be here. If I had it my way I'd still be with my dad and pops" I say

"I don't care. Now let's go" he demands

I pick up my bags and follow him upstairs. We go to the end of the hall and he opens a door. The room is really small. It has a bed, a dresser, and a lamp. I walk in and Duke walks away. I close the door and sit on the bed. I pull my phone out and call pops but he doesn't answer. I call dad but he doesn't answer either. I then call Uncle Bucky.
B-bambi what's wrong
P-I don't want to be here. Where's pops and dad
B-they locked themselves away from everyone
P-why
B-because they miss you and you also called them mr. Stark and mr. Rogers when you left
P-I did?
B-yeah. Do you not remember
P-no. I guess I was just in a mood and it made me forget.
B-it's okay Bambi. Look, you have your suit with you yes?
P-yeah. Why? I'm not going to be going on patrol
B-yeah but I can keep tabs on you. I know Tony has a tracker on it and he also has the spider thing that is like a drone. I can get Bruce to help me control it.
P-I don't like the owner of this home
B-why not
P-I don't know. My spider senses go off though
B-look, I know you don't like this. None of us do, but please behave. All of us are trying to figure out a way to get you back here.
P-okay. Um, if I have trouble sleeping can I call you? I don't know if dad or pops will talk to me
B-of course Bambi. I'll always be here for you.
P-okay. Thank you uncle Bucky

I hang up and lay down on the bed. Just as I'm about to fall asleep there's a knock on the door. I go over and see Mr. Duke.

"It's time for dinner" he says

"I'm not hungry. I just want to sleep" I say

"I told you that you have to come for dinner" he says

"And I told you no" I say

"Fine. Have it your way. No dinner tonight and no breakfast tomorrow" he growls

I nod and shut my door. I lock it and then lay down on my bed. I curl up into a ball and drift off into an uneasy sleep.