Hey guys.

Welp, this is it. The last part. Now I wanted to make it longer but I wanted to get this done.

I own nothing of Marvel but Tony and Peter will always own my heart as they own all of yours too, I bet. I hope you enjoy.

Arriving back at the compound brought awkwardness among the team but all that was pushed aside as chaos ensued. As their jet landed, Cap led the way as Tony carried Peter who was still out of it. Rhodey and Sam got out of their jet near them as they dragged a handcuffed Ross to the waiting agents to take him back to the UN for questioning and eventually imprisonment.

Nat, Clint, Vision, Wanda and Scott were escorting all the mutates from their own jets too inside the compound to remove their chips before being shipped off to the best medical facilities there are to try and revert them back to normal or at the very least lessen their mutations. Tony guessed that maybe it was too late for most of them, but they had to at least try.

While Cap stayed to help the others out, Tony glanced over his shoulder to see Ross be taken away; hopefully for good, before walking inside to get help for Peter. There was only one spare nurse left while the other medics were busy handling the new arrivals. Lucy; a sweet blonde, checked Peter's vitals as she had IV's in his arm and had him set up under comfy sheets while Tony held his hand sitting beside him. She said the serum he told her Peter drank has left his system but because it drained him physically and emotionally, it would take him a while for him to get his full strength back but so far, he was just resting it off. Peter would be okay. Tony sighed, relieved for that.

Commotions were heard outside so Lucy let them be as Tony text Pepper he was back before calling May; hoping he wouldn't stress her out, and was able to tell her that both of them were back and that Peter was fantastic as always but that he was worn out from their little trip so Peter would have to stay at the compound for a little while. He said she could come and see him when he was awake. After that, Tony laid down next to Peter and ran a hand through his hair, relieved beyond belief that he was safe and sound right next to him.

It was bright outside as morning came and that's when council rep Rachel Garcia came to end this case officially. Tony was more than for it to handle these matters with the team as they all gathered in the meeting room. He had Lucy's help moving Peter to his own quarters next to Vis's. Peter didn't stay in the room so much since he was almost always hanging out in Tony's quarters but this was closer to the med lab. He didn't want to leave Peter's side but he had to. He kissed Peter's forehead before having FRIDAY alert him when he woke up.

"On behalf of the council, I am deeply sorry for what transpired. The Accords, Secretary Ross, everything. The Raft has sunk and Ross has screwed us all over. Fortunately, Mr. Stark has sent us everything Ross had on file before the prison sunk. Every Hydra location, their list of targets, all of it. More than enough to lock him up for life. Unfortunately, the Red Book was lost. As well as the rest of that serum … all lost to the sea … maybe it's for the best." She looked at them all.

"The Avengers have done so much for us – you all have done so much for all of us. Which is why … the council voted for your immediate pardon. You will not be replaced. I am going to work on getting the Accords abolished but – I'm not sure the council will fully agree on it. It's gonna take a few months – at most a year."

"A year?" Cap asked in disbelief.

"Great. Just great." Sam grumbled.

"Which is why the Avengers must not leave the country due to government protocol and all that jazz. You know how it is." Tony smirked ruefully at that. "Mr. Barton, Mr. Lang, you're free to visit your families now." Said guys sighed in happy relief. "As for Barnes, I assume you want him transferred here to this facility." Steve nodded as she looked at him. "Because the real culprit for his framing is locked up, I will allow it but he must be watched on every second as the medics work to fix his mind. I'll see to it that you are responsible for that, Rogers." He quickly assured her he would. "I will update you all on our progress and once again – I – I'm sorry. My superiors can be so uptight and superficial. Like – have you ever dealt with someone just like that?"

Everyone glances at Tony, who just grumbles. "I hate you all."

"You love us." Steve teased. Tony looked away; he didn't deny it. Progress.

"Ross will be held accountable for his betrayal. I'll make sure of it. And that's pretty much it. Thank you for taking the time to be here. I know you all need some r&r so I'll let you get right to it." Clint and Scott thanked her before bolting out of there, making the others shake their heads bemused before getting ready to leave too. Rachel was getting her things when Tony approached her.

"Ms. Garcia, what about Peter?" Tony could tell that she was someone they could trust; honor was evident in her eyes.

"Mr. Parker is still a minor and luckily didn't have to sign at first. He's better off in your hands. I will do everything I can Tony, but if the Accords don't get abolished, revising them is the only other option. Then yes, I'm afraid he'll have to sign. But he deserves better than that. He's special."

Tony gave a fond expression. "Yeah, he is."

"I'll do what I can. It was nice working with you, Mr. Stark."

"Ms. Garcia." They shook hands and gave each other content looks. "Thank you." She nodded as they both walked out. Tony caught sight of Scott taking a selfie with Sam and Steve, Clint hugging Nat, and Vision and Wanda way down the hallway kissing that made Tony smirk and Rhodey escorting Ms. Garcia to the front doors. So far, everything started looking up.

"Sir, Peter is starting to awake."

Tony was relieved and asked the team to at least see the kid before they all took off. Everyone nodded as they went to take a peak in the bedroom. The whole room was Spider-Man themed, from the posters to the bed sheets, plus loaded with video games, Legos and science books, perfect for Peter. Speaking of, he was sighing as his eyes were starting to open. Tony walked in first and sat next to him as he saw Peter's sleepy eyes.

"Hey kid. How are you feeling?"

"Good. Fuzzy but good." Peter yawned.

Tony smiled. "You just need some more rest and you can get out of bed tomorrow." He ran a hand through Peter's hair, making the kid sigh. "The team wants to see you, if you're up for it." Peter gave a nod and Tony called over his shoulder. "You can stop eavesdropping now!"

The others filed in, giving guilty grins and laughs as they all gathered around the bed.

"It's good to see you okay, Peter." Steve said.

"Yeah, your dad over here was ready to barge in at any given moment." Sam joked.

Tony rolled his eyes but Peter smiled all the same, blushing too. "Are you guys okay?"

"We're fine, squirt. We've been through worse." Clint assured.

"No way I was gonna leave my bro hanging." Scott grinned as he squeezed Peter's shoulder.

"That makes two of us." Wanda smiled sweetly, making Peter blush more.

"I sensed a 90% chance of this transpiring." Vis stated.

"You're safe here. With us." Rhodey assured as well.

"We should leave you to get some rest." Steve helped usher everyone out but he and Tony watched in shock as Nat walked up and kissed Peter's cheek. Peter gave a goofy grin as he held that cheek while Nat gave a small smile.

"Welcome home." She left, followed by Steve who looked amused before closing the door.

"Wow." Peter breathed out, amazed that even happened.

"Lucky tyke." Tony gruffly said before messing up Peter's hair. "Now, get some sleep. I'll have Lucy bring you some food later to get your strength up. Happy will pick up May so she can see you."

"But I – I'm not tired." He failed keeping in a yawn.

"Liar." Tony teased before bringing the covers closer and kissing Peter's forehead. "I have work to do but I'll be back later. Get some sleep." Tony had FRIDAY dim the lights as he said good-bye before he closed the door gently. Peter started falling asleep when what Sam said kept floating around in his mind.

Your dad.

OOO

The very next day had Peter back on his feet, walking but trying not to push himself since he was told to take it easy as he got his strength back. A slow process indeed since that serum was making his enhanced healing get behind on work. Waking up in his own quarters made Peter feel giddy inside when he heard loud growling. He needed food. Bad. He stayed in his gray shirt and Spider-Man themed pajama pants as he had FRIDAY direct him to the kitchen since his eyes were still sleepy.

But they instantly cleared up when he saw Pepper Potts at the island table, drinking some coffee as she looked at something on her phone. Peter's gasp made her turn around and brightly smile at him.

"Peter! You're awake!" She set her mug down to get up and quickly give him a hug. "Tony told me what happened. Thank God you're okay!" Pepper hugged him tighter. She reminded Peter of May, who came by yesterday and wouldn't stop dotting him with kisses and lecturing him about worrying her. Which made him tell her what really happened, which led to more lecturing, but he assured her that all he needed was rest. She reminded him of his apparent grounding before hugging him, leaving him warm yet lost.

He was still technically grounded. And now he may have extended it for going after Ross. Would he ever be Spider-Man again? Would Tony even let him?

"Peter? Are you okay?" He was brought out by Pepper's voice.

"Y – Yeah." She gave him a concerned look. "I was just thinking." His stomach growled again. "I'm starving!"

She decided to go along with it and helped prepare some pancakes. They may be out of the box kind, but after covering it with butter and lots of syrup, Peter didn't care as he dig in. Pepper laughed as she gave him a glass of warm milk before grabbing a napkin. "Slow down, Peter. You got syrup on your face." She sat beside him as she held his chin before wiping it off, making Peter think of Pepper as a dotting mom. Mom. Pepper was like his mom. Caring, nurturing and loving. And Tony …

"Your dad."

Peter was brought out of his thoughts again to hear said voice. "Aw, how adorable!" Tony snapped a photo with his phone. "A true mother and son moment." Peter almost fell out of his seat as he covered his face groaning while Pepper snatched the phone away. "Hey! I can't help it! I have to keep track of this kid on everything. So, what's one picture?" Pepper shook her head before kissing him, making him wrap his arms around her. Peter peaked a bit but covered his red face.

"I just stopped by to remind you of that conference later this week. Don't forget," she handed him his phone back, "or else."

"I can only imagine what or else implies." He already knew and it wasn't good. "I won't. I'll see you there, Mrs. Stark."

Pepper kissed him again. "Not yet. But I will be." She said good-bye to Peter before kissing Tony once more as she left for her own meeting, Tony wishing her love as he saw her off.

"Okay, kiddo, we've got to talk." Tony turned around to see no kid in sight. "Uh kid? FRIDAY, where is he?"

"Back in his room."

"Of course," he muttered. Tony knocked on the door. "Kid?" He heard murmuring so he opened the door to see Peter sitting on the floor in front of his bed, legs hugged to his chest as he held his mask, gazing sadly. "You okay?" He looked down at Peter as frowned more. "Right, stupid question." He sat down and his thigh pressed against his as he sighed, leaning back against the bed.

"What else happened?" Of course, he cared about others.

"Everyone mutated is being checked out. Our best team is trying to revert the changes but … most of them are stuck like that. They're being sent to other facilities to help them as best they can. The Raft is gone and Ross is gonna be locked up. As for Toomes, I'm making sure he stays locked up too and doesn't blab to anyone about you … I won't let him." Tony gripped his hands tightly but took a deep breath to calm down. "The UN's gonna let us stay. The team is reinstated. And … I have a hunch that the guys already see you as part of the team." Peter's lips curved at that. "You will be, soon. But now, we need to talk."

Peter whimpered pathetically but his head fell on Tony's shoulder as said man wrapped an arm around his shoulder. "What happened back there … will not happen again. You made me panic and I didn't know if you were hurt or worse and – just, don't run off like that, ever. As for your grounding," he noticed Peter biting his lip worried and he sighed, "I'll … tone it down. Two weeks of no Spider-Man. No need for those sad pouty eyes, kiddo, I'll have a drone keep a look out in Queens. Meanwhile, you'll be focusing on school, your friends and give Aunt Hottie company. Alright?" Tony rubbed his hand up and down Peter's tense arm. "I'm not mad anymore. Just … don't scare me like, alright?" Peter nodded but he still looked downcast. "What's wrong?"

Those words, those fleeting memories, they were all coming back to him. "I remember it. I remember everything. You – you said I love you. You called me your – your son."

"I did."

Peter felt emotional inside as he slowly raised his head. "And Sam – he called you my dad."

"I heard."

Peter finally looked up at him, eyes round and hopeful. "Did – do you really mean all that?" Peter was taken back by the most loving smile Tony has ever given him.

"Every word." Tony pulled Peter into his lap and Peter laid against his chest. "I'm your dad, you're my son, and that's how it's gonna be from now on. Okay? Say it." Peter ducked his head, feeling shy. "Come on, spiderling! Say it!" Tony teased as his hand raked into Peter's curls.

"You're my dad, I'm your son, and that's how it's gonna be from now on." Peter repeated, smiling.

"Exactly!" Tony ruffled his hair, kissed his forehead and hugged him tight. "I love you, Peter. Never forget it."

Peter smiled hugging back. "I won't forget. I love you too … Dad."

They stayed like for a few minutes in each other's arms. Peter still couldn't believe it just happened. One day he was just a kid with spider powers to had to figure out both sides of his life on his own. And now, he had a team of fellow heroes/friends/a new family to back him up and most of all, an amazing dad holding him in his arms.

"Now," he pulled away as he helped Peter stand up, "why don't we finish with breakfast and then I'll take you down to the lab. There's something I want to show you."

Breakfast went by quickly and Peter could only gape as he was fully dressed, standing in front of a tube containing his Iron Spider Suit. The next thing you know, he was wearing it and he cheered as he swung around the whole lab in it, Tony watching from afar.

"Hey, take it easy. You're still healing." Tony reminded.

"Sorry!" Peter dropped down, accidentally turning on robotic spider legs. "What?! What are these?! This is insane!"

Tony amazed at how lucky he really was. He was getting married, he had his whole team coming back together, and Peter was right here with him. Tony shook his head as he hurried over, trying to calm down his excited little spider.

OOO

It only took a few weeks.

Clint was back home, safe with Laura and the kids.

Scott was with Cassie, seeing her shortly before reuniting with Hope and Hank.

Sam was out jogging to get back in the swing of things.

Rhodey was in DC, handling Accords matters, and so far things were looking up.

Wanda and Vision were out together, like always.

Natasha was on her own again, but she promised she'd be back.

Steve waited as Bucky was delivered to the compound, still in his pod but safe.

And Tony and Peter were in the living room, watching Star Wars while eating ice cream when they heard a boom.

They looked outside as a spaceship crash lands out back.

Next thing you know, out came a worn out doctor, the God of Thunder now king, his presumed dead brother, a female warrior, a big rock giant and a bunch of Asgardians.

So yeah, it only took a few weeks.

Talk about cliffhanger, right?

So yeah, guys, the real reason why I wanted to get this done so much is because of stupid political issues. Net neutrality. It's gonna end tomorrow. And it's gonna screw up everything we love about the internet.I wanted to use the last day to finish this story for you guys. Not just Tony and Peter, but so many things inspired me to write these stories on them.

So thank you to everyone who supported, loved and read my story. You guys are the best. Maybe I'll be able to write some more later, I don't know. When tomorrow comes, I don't know.

But even so, thank you. Bye guys.