Disclaimer: I do not own the Avengers or any other Marvel characters. I only own my OC.

A/N: Guess who watched Spider-Man: Homecoming? That's right, me! It was amazing and I loved Tom Holland as Spider-Man. He was such a precious cinnamon-roll. Watching the movie inspired me to write this fan-fic. It's sort of AU, but I hope you guys still like it and won't find it confusing. It's more of a fun fan-fic I guess you could say.(: This chapter is more of a introduction. I'll try to make the next chapter more longer.

Summary: Ever since she was little Grace knew her last name attracted attention, and why wouldn't it? Being a Stark had its ups and downs. For her the main issue was finding people who liked her for her and not just for the last name she had and for who her dad was. Maybe the boy with the warm brown eyes would be different. Peter Parker/OC. Marvel Universe. Sort of AU.

P.S. Grace's face-claim is Victoria Moroles.

Chapter 1: Grace Stark

May 14, 2007

For as long as he could remember Tony Stark did not want kids. He found kids to be a nuisance. A distraction. Even when he was a kid himself he found kids his age to be annoying and too loud for his liking. Which was saying something because even now as a grown adult he was considered to have those traits by everyone else. Annoying, rude, and even blunt and sarcastic. But throughout the years his dislike towards kids didn't lessen, making him not want to intend to have a child of his own.

As he grew up he rationalized that maybe that whole dislike towards kids was because of how his father was to him. But he never liked to dwell on the past, especially when it involved his father. A cold hearted bastard as he like to say to people who asked about Howard Stark. So he instead made up the excuse saying that he didn't like kids because he'd usually butted heads with those who were eerily similar to him. And for some reason kids always had similar characteristics as him. Perhaps maybe he was a man-child but that didn't make his dislike towards kids falter..

Except for today.

May 14, 2007.

A day that Tony Stark would always remember. Because today was a life changing day for the playboy billionaire.

From where he was sitting at Tony let out a jaded sigh. Today so far had been a heavily exhausting day. It started around eight o'clock in the morning. When his assistant, Virginia Potts, or as she preferred to be called Pepper had woken him up. It had been way to early for him but the wake up call was hurried and the way Pepper sounded Tony knew whatever the reason why he was being woken was serious. So he fought the urge to make any sort of facetious comment.

As they were making their into the elevator to go to to his living room, Pepper told him the real reason why she had woke him up. Apparently someone had dropped off a little girl at the reception area at Stark Tower and she had a note with her saying she was Tony Stark's daughter.

The reason left Tony blanched. His shock though was thrown to the side deciding that this whole thing was a prank or some type of mistake. Except any denial he had ended when he walked into his living room and he saw her.

A dark haired little girl.

The girl looked to be around five years old. She was sitting on one of his fancy looking couches and was gazing around the room with awe and slight wariness. She had on a blue dress that had butterflies over it and sneakers that lit up each time she moved her feet. The only other belongings she had with her was the small Dora the Explora backpack she had over her shoulder.

Despite not wanting to believe it at first, and even though there was no DNA test yet, deep down Tony knew the truth.

It was hard to deny now that he was seeing her. And it was obvious that they had similar facial features. They had the same colored hair, eyes and the same shape of nose. Looking at her he was frighten, but for some reason he also had a sense of happiness deep within him. But the first feeling outweighed the second one.

Even now as he waited outside the court room.

They needed to head in there in a few minutes. The judge was going to read the DNA results to him to officially let him now if she was his daughter or not. But Tony knew that wasn't really necessary. He already knew what the test results would say. The bigger question was what was he going to do afterwards? Whether he'd take responsibility for her or not.

Sitting next to him, Pepper could see the conflicted distressed state he was in. The red head briefly touched his hand. "I know this is a lot to take in but Grace needs someone and you're her father." She softly said to him. Even though the paternity test hadn't been read yet, she had a strong feeling this beautiful little girl was his. One would need to be blind to not see the similarities between them.

Tony's heart clenched.

Grace.

That had been the little girl's name. Something he would have liked to hear from her but she had been so shy to even say her name to him. Grace ended up telling Pepper and not him. Pepper had been the only one Grace had spoken to since arriving at the Tower. Even when they arrived to the court house when Grace was taken to wait inside for them, she only managed to say goodbye to Pepper and only gave Tony a brief glance. She was so shy around him. Not that he blamed her. He wasn't being mean or anything to Grace but he didn't have the most welcoming aura either. That was something he needed to work on if she was to be apart of his life.

A part of his life.

That made him feel different...uneasy in some way. Afraid.

How was he supposed to take care of a kid? He'd done his best to avoid them like the plague. He knew nothing about kids, especially little girls. Out of shame and uncertainty, Tony glanced at Pepper. "I'm not cut out to be a father, Pepper." He solemnly told her.

"You don't know that yet. You have to at least try." Pepper encouragingly said to him. She reached for the brief case she had with her and opened it. She pulled out a sealed envelope. "Here." She said handing it to him. When she saw the confused expression Tony had on she further explained. "Grace had it with her. She gave it to me before she went inside earlier. The instructions on it says that you're meant to read it and only you."

Tony held the envelope and stared at it with earnest.

Pepper stood up. "I'll start heading in now." She said to giving him the proper space he needed at the moment. Before she stepped inside she looked over at Tony and met his gaze. "Come in when you're ready."

Tony didn't say anything just nodded his head. That was enough of an answer for Pepper and he watched as she went inside the court room. After he was left alone, Tony's attention landed onto the unopened envelope. The anticipation of opening it was eating him up inside, but for the life of him he couldn't find the courage to do so. He needed to though. He couldn't just ignore it. With a deep breath, Tony finally started to slowly open it. Once out of the envelope he started to unfolded the letter that was in there. He then started to read letting the words sink into him.

Dear Tony,

You probably don't remember me and that's something I do not take offense to. Even back when I first met you all those years ago you made it perfectly clear you weren't the long term type of guy. I knew you were a busy man back then, so I can only imagine how your life is now. But the reason I am writing you this letter is not to discuss your career, but to inform you of bigger news. Tony, I hate that this is the way you have to find out this life changing news, and I am sorry for not telling you sooner, but I had my reasons for doing so, but you have a daughter. I hope by the time you read this you have met her. Her name is Grace. Middle name Rose. She is five years old and she has nowhere else to go. The reason why I am sending her to you is because I am sick, in fact by the time you read this letter I've probably already passed away. Grace is now alone. She has no one else to care for her. I am not forcing you to keep her. I know you probably don't have time for a kid but as her biological father I am asking you to please find her a home. I know you have connections to find her a place where she will be taking care of. Please Tony don't let her get stuck in the system. I know that despite how the public views you you are more than just a heartless playboy. You have heart. I know you do.

Sincerely, Louisa García

With a rush of emotions going through him, Tony lowered the letter down. All of this was just too much to taken in, but he did it anyway. He needed to remain composed in order to not become a emotional mess. Tony Stark could not lose his cool. That just wasn't a possibility, especially not out in public. What he read in the letter was just making it hard for him to do. Especially since the mother of Grace had passed away.

It took a few seconds of him going through his memory, but he eventually remembered who Louisa García was.

Louisa García was a woman who he had met a few years ago. She had been one of his past flings. Unlike the usual one night stands he had, Louisa had been different. He actually spent more than one day with her. And they didn't just spend time indoors, they actually got to know each other. From what Tony remembered, Louisa wasn't catty, she was nice and unlike the other woman who had fallen for his charms. She actually seemed to be interested more with his personality rather than his money. But alas Tony at the time didn't think much about it and once they went their separate ways, he moved on from the romantic weekend they had. He never thought back to the weekend he had with Louisa, not until now.

She might have not been a blimp in his radar but the letter she wrote touched an emotional part within him. She left an impact. With the letter and with Grace.

His daughter.

Just saying that in his head was leaving him speechless. Once again the same feelings from before resurfaced. He was both frighten and happy, except this time he decided to focus more on happier aspect. What Pepper said started to replay in his mind.

You have to at least try.

And she was right.

He was realizing that maybe this unexpected news was more a blessing than a curse.

Tony Stark right then and there vowed to be the one to care for Grace. Once the judge read the DNA test and confirmed Grace was his daughter he would take responsibility. He made a promise to himself that he would be a better father than his ever was to him.

His daughter Grace deserved one.