Chapter 13: C (30) Zemo
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He didn't need the reminder right now! "The world is a dangerous place, are any of us ever truly safe?" he reasoned.
"No," May answered quietly. "Not even you."
"Right."
"I do not mind the internship itself… It's the heroics I'm not sure on…"
Tony glanced at Peter before replying. "I don't think you could really stop him if you wanted to. He was given those abilities for a reason. There is always a reason for something happening, whether it is good or bad. We want our children to reach their full potential. Peter can give so much more than he already can do with the right training and the right equipment to keep him safe."
Because Peter was definitely getting a new suit. The home-made one was not fit for purpose… At all.
"Would you still carry on if I asked you not to?" May asked.
Peter lowered his gaze. "I can't ignore people needing help. Not when I have these abilities where I could make a difference. I caught a bus, Aunt May, saved the people with just my strength alone."
Tony watched the exchange carefully.
May fell silent, her shoulders shaking as she held back the tears.
"You have my word that Peter's internship is real. He will not be called forward by the Avengers unless we really need him to be there," added Tony, reiterating his previous point.
It was important for Peter's Aunt to understand this.
Previously she had taken a while to accept Tony's role in her nephew's life but she had seen the good Peter could do under Tony's tutelage.
"You'll be sixteen soon. In a few months even…" May reasoned. "You'll be able to drive… Nearly an adult… If your uncle was here, he'd encourage you, not hinder you from using your abilities. He'd be so proud of what you've become."
It was awkward listening to her words, feeling like he was intruding upon a deeply personal conversation.
"But you've been saving people, helping others in need. We've always taught you to help others, to be the best you can be… And, I suppose, if doing this, helping the Avengers is the way to go forward, I cannot be the one to stop you…No matter how much I may worry about you."
Peter gaped, surprise crossing his features. "You're letting me continue being Spider-Man?"
"I am."
"Really?"
"Yes. But there will be conditions," added May. "Your schoolwork is important too. Having an internship at Stark Industries does not mean you can slack off. I expect good grades from you. You have to manage your time appropriately if this is going to work. Can you promise me that?"
Peter nodded. "I can. Definitely!"
"Good." May shifted position so she could look at Tony. "How often would he be at the internship?"
"Every Friday night, if that is acceptable to you?" suggested Tony. "My driver, Happy, will pick him up from school and drive him to the Avengers Facility upstate. He'll stay the night and we'll bring him back Saturday morning. How does that sound?"
"He won't be at the New York building?" asked May.
Tony shook his head. "No. I'm selling the tower. All Stark Industries business is transferring upstate in a few months. Peter will be able to have full access to my lab and state of the art technology which is not yet in place within Stark Industries. If you would rather he didn't…"
"No, no that's fine," said May.
Tony smiled. "Good."
"So, this Friday?" she wanted to clarify.
"Unfortunately not. There are a few things I need to get sorted first before Peter begins his internship." 'Mainly Zemo and the Accords.' "Is the first Friday in August acceptable for you?" He directed the question at both Peter and May.
"It is," responded Peter.
"I'll put it in the diary." May leaned forward. "I just want you to promise me one thing, Mr. Stark."
He knew what was coming.
"If something bad happens and it's a disaster all around, promise me you will do whatever it takes to bring him home."
No hesitation was required. "I promise. If it cannot be me it will be someone from the small circle of people that I trust: Pepper, Happy and Rhodey."
"That is all I can ask for, Mr. Stark."
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Sunday 19th June 2016
"I'm worried," Natasha spoke quietly, approaching Tony from behind.
Putting the StarkPad down on the table in front of him, Tony glanced up at his friend. "How so? We're doing everything right so far."
"We believe we are." Natasha slid onto the seat beside him. "It's Ross. FRIDAY cannot locate him anywhere."
"He's gone off-grid?"
She nodded, silently watching for his reaction.
"This wasn't in the plans."
"Nor were you joining the Accords committee," she pointed out.
Tony rubbed the back of his head. "I'm honestly surprised the appointment has been well-received. I've caused a lot of trouble over the years. For them to value my opinion…?" He shook his head. "Feels weird."
"You've matured." The statement was not wrong.
Arms crossed over her chest, she scrutinised Tony. "So, what do we do about Ross?"
Shifting on the chair, Tony leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "There isn't much we can do. Ross has the connections to disappear if he really wants to. He sent me the threat, remember? That he'll get me?"
"That's what worries me. If we lose him…"
"It might work to our advantage. He needs to be detained. He's going to attack me at some point. We may as well take him down at the same time. Not kill though." Tony smiled, holding up his wrist. "I have trackers in my wrist. They're a leftover from when I called the suits to me. I never had them removed. But FRIDAY can track them."
"Will he be that obvious?" Natasha seemed dubious.
"He's lost everything. What else has he got left to lose?" asked Tony. "Ross has been after the Hulk for years. If he had the chance to take down Bruce, he would. He's issued a direct threat to me. The question is when he will act."
Natasha was about to respond when FRIDAY's voice echoed from the ceiling. "Boss, Zemo is on the move."
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