Collision course
(Hiro's POV)
Peter awoke the next morning looking healthier than ever. Colour had returned to his cheeks and his were no longer dulled with grief. He beamed up at me, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.
"Morning." I was taken back to the first night we spent together. God that seems like years ago now even though it must only have been a couple of months.
"Morning. Sleep well."
"Better than I usually do that's for sure." I smiled at that. For the first time in a long time I see my Peter, the cherry boy who is way to sarcastic for his own good.
"I'm glad."
We sit in silence for a while watching the early morning sun stream through the cracked warehouse windows. Relocating is difficult, but at least we are met with the same sight wherever we go.
"I wish I didn't drag you into this. I can't keep playing with all of your life's. One of these days something will happen and I-"
"Let's not think about that. Let's just be grateful that for now we are safe, and together. That's all that matters."
Peter nods although his eyes still fog over with uncertainty. I lean down and kiss his forehead, which still lies in my lap. He smiles up at me, blushing slightly. I love that I can still make him blush as if it were our first kiss.
Out of the blue Peter sits up so he is opposite me.
"You know you never did tell me how you figured out I was Spiderman." Oh yeah, I completely forgot about that.
"Well um funny story. Baymax actually told me."
"What! How did he..." His voice trailed of as if having an epiphany. "He scanned me didn't he? How long did you know?"
"Ever since the night you helped me into the house. Which I have to say wasn't my proudest moment." Peter laughs shaking his head.
"We all have moments like that."
"And there's nothing wrong with that." I kiss the tip of his nose drawing a flustered smile.
"There's nothing wrong with that."
(Tony's POV)
The team leave me be. At times Rhodey or Pepper tried to override the lockdown protocol but we're unsuccessful. I have been locked in this lab for days on end trying to track down my kid.
Whatever they are using to block us is very effective. Too effective if you ask me. Even F.R.I.D.A.Y can't hack into it and she is the most advanced system in America. Well she used to be anyway.
I bet that Hiro helped him make it. I should never have given him the job. Since he came into Peter's life he has made things worse then they already were. Peter has never been the most communicative kid but is a whole new level of shutting me out.
"Sir your heart rate has increased dramatically. I suggest you sit down before you experience a panic attack."
"I'm fine Friday."
"Sir you are not fine. You-" Friday is cut off by the elevator beeping. The silver doors slide open to reveal Steve, Wanda and Vision.
Shit.
Vision phases through the glass doors to my lab, breaking the lock in the process. Steve and Wanda follow the robot in, both with equally intimidating expressions on their faces.
"What do you want."
"For you to get up of your arse and help us find your son. You are clearly not getting anywhere locked in this room alone." Steve states arms crossed against his chest.
"I don't need your help Captain."
"Look Stark. Either we find Peter or Fury does. Who would you rather?"
I open my mouth to retaliate but Wanda beats me to it. Her eyes glow red and I am walking into the elevator against my will. Steve gives her a look to which she shrugs smugly.
"You were taking to long. I want to find my nephew."
"You bitch get out of my head and let me work!"
"No!" The pair shout in unison. They step into the elevator and as soon as the doors close Wanda drops her spell. I resist the urge to punch them both, knowing that if I do I will be in a state worse than death.
So I keep silent, staring ahead with an unreadable expression. I can feel Wanda's eyes boaring into me.
"What?"
"Don't you want to find Peter?"
"Of course I do!"
"Then why won't you let us help you. You don't have to do this alone."
"Because..." Because they want to help Hiro as well. I don't.
"So your mad about him and Hiro."
"Get out of my head Maximoff."
Wanda's eyes glow a brighter red and I can almost feel her poking around my subconscious. Try as I might I can see the many layers of hatred on her face as she reads my kind like a book.
"I can't believe you Tony. That kid has done nothing to you except love your son and you resent him for it. On top of that you accept no responsibility for any of this. You are as guilty if not more than Peter and Hiro. Get a grip Stark."
The doors slide open as we reach the penthouse. The rest of the team are lounging on the sofas, springing to their feet when they hear us enter. Natasha stormed up to me looking ready to knock me out.
"I swear to you Stark if you don't find Peter and Hiro before Fury does I will personally see to your demise."
"Fury isn't getting Peter." I snarl pushing past the assassin. Natasha raised her eyebrow, presumably waiting for Hiro's name. It never came.
Natasha let out a frustrated sigh and stalked off to who knows where. Bucky and Steve followed close behind. The rest knew not to approach me unless they wanted an all out screaming match on their hands. So they left me to my alcohol.
Hey guys! I am officially continuing this book. I hope you like this new chapter that has been in the works for literally months! I never had the motivation not finish it but now we are back in lockdown I am a whole new level of bored to thought why not!
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