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Chapter One
I groaned as I got up from my chair exhausted. I was currently in my lab and I really should start getting some sleep. Oh well sue me not like college made my life any easier. I mean that's what being a Stark is all about. No sleep and coffee with a genius brain. My name is Alexandra Jaimie Stark-Strange-Potts-Lauffison or just go by Alex Stark. Yeah that story is a doozy but i'm just going to explain it in short terms. We all know how my mother and father came to date so they were together as the years went on. They both met Loki after the battle of New York. Somehow it was proven that Loki was mind controlled by thanos. (what a dick).
So then Loki became a part of the family. As we move on in the timeline we find out about Loki and Thor's sister hela. Before that they met the sorcerer supreme, Stephan Strange and you know loki. Blah blah blah battle ended, the snap happened then time travel or whatever. All of them got together and happily ever after. Now I shall explain to the kids. The first child that my family had was my brother Peter Parker. He is the bio son of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. After Peter came Harley who is also the bio son of Tony and Pepper.There twins. After them came me. I was from Loki and Tony. It could happen because Loki was a female. When they had me it wasn’t a good time.
I just grew up with babysitters and nannies while my brothers were usually with my parents. When I was seven years old I got shipped off to an English boarding school. I came home at Christmas time and the summer. My family was always busy since they had a company and a world to protect. They didn’t have time to deal with a little girl. When I was seven years old I met an 11 year old girl. Her name was Tiana and she was 4 years older than me. I was only in that class with her because I was a genius. When she said her name I thought she said tiny but i’ve been calling her that for 9 years. When I was 11 I got into some college in England. After that I never came because I found out on the news that Peter and Harley were the ones that got turned into dust.
I came home and found out that Loki and Strange were gone. I was sad and then I found out that I was getting a little sister. Instead of celebrating like everyone else I just left. I didn't say I packed my bags and left. No point living with people who don’t want to tell me shit. If they don’t want me here I won’t be. Since Loki was a parent I got his powers. All the magic and I was pretty powerful. When I was in England I left my crap in the dorm rooms and explored city like fuck them. Because of my shitty luck some monster came and I had no choice but to fight them. How wonderful honestly. After nearly dying but managing to defeat that weird thing. Now the magic people decided to help me. After becoming almost paralyzed for life they helped me.
I also told Tiny about it and she freaked out but she’s a little used to it now. Oh well but at least I'm the Master of the mystic arts. Wong is pretty cool you know since we bonded over crappy rom coms and chinese. He’s like the guy that makes sure I don’t do stupid shit since I have zero self-preservation skills. Tiana is also the daughter of the previous king. Yeah she’s a princess of wakanda. Because her brother got dusted away, Shuri was the next black Panther. Instead of dealing with the death she sorta ran away from her country and came to England. Badass, Didn’t know she had it in her honestly. Now we're just vibing in some apartment in England after we graduated. I think people are still looking for her since it's been nine years because she wasn’t in the mood dealing with royalty at 11. It’s more complicated than that but we don’t talk about it. So far six months have passed since the blip got unblipped. Tiny had known that they were back but still looking for her. I mean good luck because if Tiny wanted to hide then she can hide. No point running after her but whatever you know.
The apartment that we got had three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. One room was mine, One room was Tiny’s and One room we made as our lab/work station. That room is considered the master bedroom which is pretty big. Since we lived in this apartment for a while it was homely looking and we had cleaning days and what not. Me and tiny we're a family. I mean she practically raised me even though she was a child herself. A genius child but still. When I was 13 I convinced my mom to let her be my guardian so whatever I needed to get signed I just gave it to her. And I’m pretty happy. I got an amazing job, Someone who cares about me and A superhero gig that I never signed up for but am pretty glad to have.
But I know it won’t last because my family won’t ignore me forever as much as I wish.
After getting up and taking a shower I looked in the fridge which had some leftover pizza from yesterday since both of us were way too exhausted to cook. Tiny was currently sleeping in her room since it was a Sunday morning with nothing else better to do but sleep and watch tv while pigging out on breakfast foods. I was currently in a ratty Oxford sweatshirt and black tights. My wavy black hair was put up in a messy ponytail while my green eyes were bloodshot. I am so happy that I didn’t have to go to my internship until Monday. I’m on vacation because I’m apparently a workaholic or whatever.
After warming up my pizza and putting some outside for a tiny bit just in case she wakes up, I sat in front of our very fancy tv. When Tiny turned 18 she had acquired 20 million dollars from her late father. With that money she gave a million to me and a million to herself. Yeah I argued against it but she used her i'm your guardian card so I took it. Both of us decided to start a technological company that we called Quinn Industries. Both of us couldn’t use out last names for obvious reasons. We just liked the name Quinn for some reason when we were deciding what to name the company.
She’s the CEO and I usually am the ~intern~. I am literally helping her create things. I don’t know what normal interns do soooo. I turned on the tv and scrolled through the netflix cue. I put on “One day at a time” and snuggled on the couch. I love lazy Sunday mornings. An hour later I finally decided to get up from the couch and do something productive. throughout my empty dishes. And went to my room to take a shower. I then got dressed in a white sweatshirt tucked into a plaid shirt. I brushed my hair and put it in a messy braid.
People would usually think I would be the last person to wear a skirt but I wear it anyway because I love twirling in them. When walking out I went to pick up my phone and I saw it had a missed call from the one and only Tony Stark. I mean the last time I talked to him was six months ago and it was like three sentences. I picked it up and sighed. I did not want to talk to him but knowing him he would constantly call me and I’m just not in the mood to talk. Before I could change my mind I called him.
While waiting for the phone to be picked up I was thinking, “whywhywhywhywhywhy”
Before I could change my mind, my dad's voice was on the line.
I spoke dejectedly, “Hey dad”
He responded, “Hi Alex how’s it going”.
I then said, “I mean I graduated college six months ago and I have a job why?”
Tony than stated, “Oh well congratulations”
I was getting annoyed because I wasn’t in the mood too drag this
I sighed, “Alright what do you want”
Tony sputtered, “What do you mean”
I then said, “The last time you spoke to me was 6 months ago and it was about my graduation so asking again what do you want?”
Tony sighed, “Are you going to come home”
I snorted, “That house is not my home so no”
Tony responded with, “Peter Harley and Morgan are missing you”
I groaned because even though I didn’t like her in the beginning they were the only reason why I came even though we had a rough history in the beginning with me not liking them. But they are the only ones who know I do important wizard things.
I responded, “Fine I’ll come for two weeks see ya tomorrow”. And then I ended the call.
I looked at the time it was 4 pm over here and 11 am in new york. I called out, “I’m going to be in New York for two weeks”
Tiny stated, “Take the private jet”
I packed up the items needed and called myself a cab
“Byeeee I love you” I called out
“Love you to” She called back
When I finally made it to the private airplane I was still wondering to myself, “What the hell am I doing because I have no idea.
After getting in the plane I cuddled up on the chair and got ready for the ten hour flight. I can literally teleport but Tiny still doesn’t trust me after I accidentally ended up in China. That was a fun trip so now I have to use planes for whatever magic crap that isn’t important or whatever.
I opened my holo-pad and got to work. Although I was technically an intern that helps with everything I still help Tiny with whatever because god knows she needs to sleep sometimes as well. I’m still trying to figure out how to convince her to get a personal assistant. I mean I know the only reason why she;s not getting one is because of how protective she is over me.
After doing the work that was needed I put on some music and started reading a book. If I drank champagne along with it then no one needs to know but me. When I finally landed in New York I got all the items needed and hired me for another cab. Off to Stark Avengers whatever towers we go. Soon I was standing in front of the towers and got my ID out needed to get in there. I didn’t really pack a lot because of how easy it is for me to teleport and all that.
It was pretty cold in New York and I was wearing a skirt with a grey sweatshirt tucked in. The same clothes since I got Tony's call. I feel musty.
I walked in while swiping my card.
Friday called out, “Welcome Alex Stark, Level Alpha would you like me to alert your parents your here”
I called out, “Sure” and sauntered to the elevator
It was 4 am in the morning and I was exhausted and smelled weird so a shower is needed with some sleep.
After informing Friday to take me to my parents' floor where my room is. I was humming “Hit and run” by lolo and I was here.
I blinked in shock because Tony,Loki,Pepper and Strange were cuddling on the couch and Peter and his boyfriend Wade were cuddling while Harley was cuddling with Ned. All of them were asleep while “Finding Nemo” was playing. Morgan was just dead asleep on the floor.
I querched up an eyebrow at this but just continued walking to my bedroom. My bedroom looked the same the last time I was here. It was clean and smelled like lemons so someone probably cleaned this.
I dumped my suitcases on the floor and went into my closet. I took a pair of light grey sweatpants and went into the bathroom. After taking a shower and doing my morning routine or night idunno.
By the time I was done I looked at the time it was almost 5 am in the morning. I was deciding if I should sleep and yes was the answer. I crawled in the bed closed my eyes and I passed the fuck out.
I woke up to the feeling of my bladder bursting and I groaned because this is one of the best nights of sleep I've ever had. After dragging myself out of bed and into the bathroom I looked at my phone and it was 2 in the afternoon. I took a shower and wrapped myself in a towel. I walked in my closet and picked out some jeans and a random t-shirt and rolled with it. After getting dressed I decided to leave my wet hair as it is and made my way to the kitchen.
I looked out the window and it looked like a sunny day but probably cold since it was like January. I called out, “Does the parentals know i’m here”
Friday answered, “Yes they are aware that you made it here last night”
I just sarcastically stated, “yay”
When I reached the kitchen it was spotless. I was pouting a bit because I was hungry and I knew it was 2:00 Pm like lunch time soon but with Tiny we usually order breakfast and shove leftovers in the microwave or the fridge. Never really had the time to deep clean shit. I looked in the fridge and saw there were muffins and a plethora of other stuff.
I just felt like a basic bitch and took out some cereal and milk. The cereal was in the fridge for some reason. I have no idea why but I'm hungry so I won’t question whatever's going on there. After making my cereal I sat down and started working because that's who I am.
Besides I didn’t bust my ass for nothing getting 3 masters and 2 phds for nothing. I shoved cereal in my mouth while looking at the technological designs some of the interns needed some help with. I was deeply into eating and working so when someone said “Hey Alex”
I grunted out a greeting while manipulating some of the figures on the hologram. Why was it taking me so long to finish this damn thing? Yeah it's a really advanced piece of technology which would take a while but come on man. I looked away from the hologram for a minute and saw it was Peter standing there.
I raised an eyebrow and asked, “Do ya need something?”
Peter bounded towards me excitedly and said, “Alex your here”
I looked back at the hologram and got a eureka moment. I love it when that happens.
I responded back, “Yeah why”
I knew what I had to do but I've been sitting here since 2 pm and it's currently 6 pm.
I mean I could take a break but this moment is important. But family is important as well and I really want to hug him. I closed what I was doing and got up from my chair and hugged him.
I could tell that he was crying a little and so was I. Yeah I might’ve grown up with nannies and babysitters but Peter, Morgan and Harley were close to each other. Whenever I felt alone I just went to them. I mean I was the first one Peter Told about him being spiderman. I was in England at that time but I was there.
After pulling apart I then said, “Hey peta since your so smart can ya help with me something”
Peter thought for minute, “How long have you been sitting here’’
I groaned, “Stop judging me and helppp”
Peter snickered and pulled me out of the chair and put me on his hip.
“Wait nooooooo” I giggled
“Hmmmm, I think we need a movie night” Peter grumbled amused
I snickered and when we reached the living room I saw my parental figures standing there. Before I could say anything my phone rang and I looked at the caller ID. It was Miles, the only time he calls me is when he did something stupid and I need to go dimension hopping to fix it with me being a Master of the Mystic Arts and Spider powers. Yeah don’t ask, it's just how it is.
After picking up the call, “Miles quickly explained that the sinister six were messing crap up in the city and he couldn’t defeat them alone. The others were dealing with their own crap.
“Miles I'm coming, give me like 10 minutes” I spoke frantically to the phone.
“Hey Peter want to go on an adventure with me” I said while getting off of peter
“Yeahhhh sure what do you want” He stated confused
I just mumbled “Arachnid” underneath my breath and Peter's eyes widened.
What that means is that one day when I was in New York with Peter both of us decided to give codes for emergencies that we can’t tell our parents. Both of us won’t question it when we say these words and we just go no matter what. The words for Peter were, “Arachnid” and for me “Magic”.
I said to him telepathically, “Make an excuse because god knows I can’t right now”.
He then said back to me, “I suck at making excuses”.
I blurted out, “I’m on my period and I need Peter to come with me to get pads because its been awhile”.
Peter's face turned red but I grabbed his jacket and dragged him to my room while my parents looked at me in shock.
I quickly shoved him in my room and locked the door. I grabbed my jacket and grabbed an extra portal thingie from my back.
I looked at Peter and threw him the extra spidey suit I made just for dimensional traveling. I may be 15 but I'm not an idiot. He looked at me with surprise and he put it on while I snapped my fingers and my own suit came on.
“You have spider powers” He squeaked
“Yeah that’s a bit complicated, promise i’ll tell you later” I stated then pressed a button and we were going through a colorful portal because it does be like that sometimes.
After reaching there I saw it looked like chaos in Manhattan and god knows where. I barked out some orders to Peter and he nodded. After a tiring four hour battle me Miles and Peter collapsed in his dorm room
“Holy shit that was intense” Peter breathed out exhausted
“Yeah I know” Miles breathed while shoving his mask off
Miles sat up while running his hands through his hair, “Hi, I’m Miles Morales, Sorry to bother you about all this”
“Nah it’s alright besides I did not know I was going to be here in an alternate universe fighting an octopus and other weird villains but it do be like that sometimes”. Peter spoke amused
I choked out an “Amen” while chucking at the absurdity of this situation
“Well I’m hungry and all of us have freaky fast metabolisms so lets get some food or I can cook it” I inquired questiongly
Peter and Miles looked at each other and then looked back at me “We want your food”
I snickered and got up from the floor cracking my knuckles,”Alright bitches lets gets cooking”
~line break~
All three of us were on Miles' bed, basically bunched up together on the bed with a food coma.
Peter groaned,”That food was amazing and delicious how is it this good”
MIles mumbled an agreement
I snickered, “A lot of practice dude”
We soon were laying on the bed watching some random movie while idly chatting together. I calculated the time in my head from different worlds and what not but it was currently midnight over there.
“Peter we gotta go” I yawned exhausted
Peter groaned in agreement and we soon wished Miles farewell with both of us promising we would come soon.
In 30 minutes we were back in our room where only an hour passed . I could do that because I’m really powerful and all. Peter looked a little green but you get used to it after a while.
I thought outloud amused,”Dude I actually do need the pads and stuff”.
Peter looked at me bright red, “Seriously”
“Yeah let’s go” I said giggling
Peter took my hand and we walked out of the room looking sheepish
All our parental figures were looking at us so confused but me and Peter just soldered on. We went in the elevator and slowly watched the elevator door close. Then we both turned to each other and burst out laughing.
Before leaving I made sure I had my bag and we stopped by Peter's room to get his things too. We ordered an uber and made our way to the mall. Yeah we were going to get pads and stuff but you know I was in the mood for shopping and I just dragged my lovely older brother Peter with me.
I texted Harley as well and he said he was going to meet us there. I was really excited because it's been a while since the golden trio got together. After getting in the uber, me and Peter were catching up with what was going on these past few months. I usually make a point to at least text him but with time zones and our busy schedules we don’t really get the chance to talk to each other. It kind of sucks but we usually make a point to meet each other rin person at least twice a month. Yeah I might have a rocky relationship with my parents but my siblings were really close.
It took us an hour to reach the mall because of New York traffic. I was trying to convince Peter to just let us portal there but Peter was adamant to give me the “full New York experience” I moaned and groaned but went along with it. Before we left we made sure to get some kind of disguise since we were the children of the rich and famous. I magiced us to look not like Peter and Alex but different people.
Me and Peter finally got out of the car and made our way towards the mall. Apparently, Harley was going to meet us at the food court. I was hungry anyway.
Soon we finally made it there. When I saw Harley I rushed over to him and he hugged me. Both of us were crying and laughing.
When the blips unblipped Harley and Peter never got the chance to be with me since I was getting crazy busy over graduation and the parents needed them for other things or something. We usually called each other a lot.
After doing the whole dramatic meeting spiel all three of us went our way through the mall laughing. We went to different stores and I got all my supplies while educating Peter and Harley as well. I was bored and it was funny to see them squirm. Soon all of us were carrying bags and bags of things. Harely summoned Happy and soon all three of us were in the car giggling and laughing.
I was waiting for Morgan because this morning I think she went to ballet. I didn’t ask. Happy was his same old grumbly self. Old man is just like that, I mean he and Rhody were the ones that were there for me the most.
While we were animatedly talking to each other, we were blissfully unaware of what was going on at home…………….
It was surprising to see my daughter Alex back at the tower. All four of us are well aware that we were crappy parents. This is what I regret the most. The fact that I barely talked to her all in the ruse of my job or being busy with other things.
When I saw her she looked very happy. She was clinging on to Peter and both of them were laughing with each other. It has always made me very happy that they got along with each other. The reason why we never really had a relationship was nothing. We didn’t have an excuse. I always thought to myself everyday of why we left her with nannies. I let Tony Stephan and Loki convince me into that.
There reasoning was that, “We need to keep her protected, she’s weak”
I just nodded my head and went with it because what could I do? That time I was swamped in S.I and being a mother of 2 boys.
It was strange to see both of them whispering secretly and soon they just left. I looked at my husbands confused and they looked confused as well. Soon all of us were talking about something when an hour later both Peter and Alex were here talking and laughing with each other.
Alex looked so grown up. No more baby fat on her face. It was angular, clear and pale. She definitely took after loki. Her green eyes were bright and youthful while her long blonde hair was as crazy as Tony's in the morning and taking after Tony’s mother. She got Loki’s height as well at a startling 5ft10 and I think still growing. Before I could say anything, both of them were already gone giggling after each other.
I sighed and got up from the couch, apparently today we were all busy. I had to go pick up Morgan from ballet, while Stephan had to leave to deal with an intergalactic threat. Loki had some things to deal with in Asgard and Tony had to go to a meeting.
I went to my room and got out a simple yellow dress and some heels. I put on my jacket and went with a driver. After finally making it towards Morgan ballet classroom she barreled towards me screaming, “MOMMY, MOMMY” I picked her up and twirled her around. While doing that I thought to myself,”I never did this with Alex, and now I feel guilty.
While Morgan was rambling on about I was thinking about everything I missed. When Alex was born I shoved her off to babysitters. I wasn’t there for her first words, first steps, nothing. I just ignored her. I was never a mother to her. Why did I let Stephen,Tony and Loki convince me to just let her go? Why did they just want me to ignore Alex? And why did I agree?
“Hey Morgan, Alex is home” I said distractedly
Morgan was so excited she was laughing and being so excited.
I smiled and started the car, even though I messed up with one child I can’t mess up with this one. I still felt like a sucky mother. Soon we were home and in the living room. Morgan squealed and jumped into Alex’s arms. Both of them were talking to each other rapidly. I noticed that Peter and Harley were carrying multiple bags of items. Seems like they went shopping for things.
All of them looked happy and the person for that I could see it was Alex. Me and my husbands did not want Alex and the others together for various reasons. Their safety being one of them. But seeing it now that they're all laughing. The fact that this place is filled with joy. I can see that we were painfully wrong. Nobody was paying attention to me so I went to our room. It was a huge bedroom with an alsken king bed.
I was looking for the baby pictures and I saw I didn’t have much of Alex however I had tons of everyone else's but Alex. I just had a few candid shots. I put everything away and took out my laptop, I had work to get done.
A few hours later I heard the phone ring so I picked it up, it was tony.
“Hey Honey can you evacuate from the tower something is happening”
I heard grunts and crashing in the background. After agreeing to that. I got up from my bed and made my way towards the children.
“Guys we have to go,” I said hurriedly. All of them, even Morgan, didn't look surprised since this happened a lot. After everyone got up we went though the special exit made just for us. All of them didn’t really look like they cared. Once we were outside I saw total chaos. There were a bunch of aliens and god knows what. All the Avengers including my husbands were fighting all of that.
Peter and Alex looked at each other and then looked at me.
Alex stated, “Yeah we're just gonna-
Then both of them took off running. In a blur instead of their normal clothes both of them were wearing a spider suit. Peter’s was his Iron spider suit while Alex had a red and black skin tight, spandex on. Her hair was black and tied with a white streak. Instead of a mask she had cloth tied around her face and her eyes glowing red.
I didn’t know what to do and stared at them in shock. I couldn’t do anything but take Morgan while Harley went the other way, probably to get in his own iron knight suit.
Soon we managed to take shelter in an apartment that we have just for this purpose. Morgan was distracted with her starkpad while I hurriedly turned on the news. I saw all three of them kicking aliens' butts. Yes I was scared out of my mind but morbidly proud of them. All of them were working together and I think doing great. Soon an hour later the fight was done and I got that familiar text message to come back home.
After getting up from where I was sitting, I left the apartment with me and mogan. After a couple of minutes we were back at the tower. When we reached there I saw Tony yelling at Alex and her yelling back. Stephan and Loki were with Tony while Harley and Peter were with Alex.
I quickly came in and yelled, “What is going”
Morgan had already left towards her room.
Alex just yelled, “Piss off you never acted like a dad to me and never was there to be one anyway”. She then stormed off with Harley and Peter following.
Tony yelled back, “We're not done with this conversation”.
The only thing we heard was the sound of something being smashed and the door being slammed shut.
I looked at my husband while quirking up an eyebrow, “What happened?”.
Alex’s Pov
*Before Pepper came home
After all of us had our suits on we quickly swinged our way into battle. Harley threw me an extra com and I was hyped. It’s been a couple weeks since I've been able to do anything regarding fighting. I got busy running the company with Tiana. Swinging up in the air felt exhilarating and the banter was hilarious.
“Can somebody get me an assist over here”
“I need a break”
“So do I your not special”
I cut in, “as interesting as this is, did anybody figure out how to stop these things from coming out of that weird portal”.
Peter called back “Doctor Strange is working on it”
I snorted, It was so weird to hear Peter call him Doctor strange. As a joke we went by Doctor dad. Well they went by doctor dad, I just referred to him as Strange. I know I know he was my dad in some kind of way but like didn’t really talk much with him and eh never really payed attention to me. Always busy with being the mystical dude he is.
The second I spoke the ear piece was flooded with question like “Who’s she”
I just yelled out loud, “Spider-Woman, can we defeat these things already”
I then remembered that I dealt with this crap before, albeit not here but in a different world. Long story by the way. I swung past all the monsters and heroes and soon I was standing right in front of the portal. Well not in front but a little closer to it. I said a simple spell and all those mangled beasts were going back. We didn’t have to fight them, they were just scared.
Jeez we have two Asgardians that can all speak and they didn’t bother to- unbelievable.
After getting that out of the way me and Peter were racing on who would make it home faster. We were quickly swinging throughout the streets laughing. Harley was following us and making sure we weren’t going to do something stupid. Once we landed in the tower I magicked my suit off, while Peter did his nanotechnology thing.
After doing all of that I noticed the portal opening. Wow it's my parents coming through. My father -tony- then got all up in my face saying, “What the hell are you doing”
I spit back, “Saving your asses what else do you think i’m doing”
“We didn’t need you there”
“Yeah it sure looks like you were doing a damn great job of dealing with that” I said frustrated
“A little girl like you shouldn’t have been in a fight like that” He yelled back
“Well good thing I didn’t ask for opinion, did I” I snapped back
At that moment I saw pepper come into the room so I added, ““Piss off you never acted like a dad to me and never was there to be one anyway”. Then I stormed off with Peter and Harley in tow.
I heard him yell back, “ “Were not done with this conversation”.
I threw my phone against the wall and stepped in the bedroom then slammed my door shut. Dramatic? Very. But he was pissing me off and I never really got to take my anger out. I took a pillow and I screamed into it.
Peter and Harley just slowly took the pillow off my hand then slowly wrapped their arms around me.
“This is one of the reasons why I don’t come to America because dad has a problem for every bloody thing I do” I stated frustrated.
Peter just sighed, “Lex, I know that it sucks but look on the bright side you got to kick ass with your favorite sibling”.
Harley popped in, “I’m her favorite sibling”
Peter had an affronted look on his face which made me burst out laughing. The both of them started to playfully argue about who's the favorite. They turned to me in sync and I just stated, ``It's Morgan duh”.
They all seemed to agree because, “Yes, Morgan is everyone's favorite”
I snapped my fingers and summoned some food. I did not feel like going outside to see my “Parents”. I don’t hate them, but they usually ignore me or have a problem with the shit I do.
We turned on the tv and put on some random movie. Then we cuddled on the king size bed that was probably there just for this purpose.
I than groaned, “Ugh I need a new phone after I went all diva over the old one”
Peter snickered in amusement, “The teenage angst was real”.
“Your parents piss me off” I just said back simply
Both Peter and Harley gasped jokingly then we burst out laughing, yeah things suck but whatever. After we were done laughing we turned on another movie. A couple hours later Morgan had joined us and snuggled next to me. I felt bad that she had to witness some of the yelling that happened.
I was the only one that my parents had a problem with. From how I dressed, and whatever I do it’s always something. Loki barely looks at me and only talks to the other three. Stephan was alway taking Tony’s side. And Tony always had an opinion. He was the one I usually argued with and I barely talked to pepper either way. Notice how I use their names, well they were not parents so i'm not using their honorifics. I’m very happy that Peter, Harley and Morgan don’t have to deal with their B.S. Yeah when I was younger I was jealous but I met Tiana and she was the best parental figure that I got.
It was soon night and Friday called out, “Your parents are calling for dinner”
All of us got up while I mentelly prepared myself for the shitshow that was going to happen. It’s been three years since we all ate dinner together. I sighed and shoved a sweater that was lying around. I put my hair in a messy bun and followed my brothers and sister. In a couple of minutes we were soon in the communal kitchen. Oh look, all the Avengers are there as well and Tiana's family are Shuri and T'challa. I could already feel a headache throb in my head. I sat down between Peter and Harley, while Morgan was on the other side of the table chatting with Stephan and Tony. Great, Amazing, Brilliant.
I hate my life…
Everyone was there laughing with each other. I just ignored my parents and talked to Peter and Harley about all the new updates I was making to my suits. They were giving their input as well.
All of a sudden my phone buzzed and I saw it was Tiana who was calling me. I wanted to excuse myself but knowing my parents they would make me answer the call in front of the table since there was a “No phone rule” hypocrites the lot of them. I purposely ended the call and texted her that I couldn’t pick up family things right now.
She just replied ok because she knew how tense things are between my parents. I discreetly put my phone back and continued the conversation with Harley and Peter. I knew things were not going to be going perfectly when Shuri cleared her throat and directed a question towards me, “Can you help me find my sister?”
The whole table was silent. I looked at her and asked, “Why me”?
“You are a genius and although it pains me to admit you would have a better luck than I would in finding her” She replied
I sighed, “Dude it’s been I think 7 or 8 years I don’t know, If you haven’t found your sister by now maybe she she doesn’t want to be found”
Half of the table gasped while I rolled my eyes
“But if that’s what you want me to do i’ll do it” I continued
I looked back down at my plate and continued eating. Shuri nodded in approval and everyone went back to their conversations.
What mess have I landed myself in, also I think it’s time for me to convince Tiana to come back. I quickly finished my food and left the dinner table. Oh yeah, I got a new phone. I just asked fri to get me a new one.
Haha rich people tings.
I was exhausted but I locked my door and took a deep breath. I texted Tiana that I was teleporting to her and did just that. She was surprised that I was here. I just took her hands and brought us both to the couch. Yeah this was going to suck
I then explained what Shuri wanted me to do. Tiana blinked at me, took a deep breath and stated, “Ok”.
I looked at her shocked, “Wait what”
Alex, you're like my weird daughter in some way and I feel parental with you. I’m not going to make you sacrifice all that for me so yes I will reveal myself.
I grabbed her hand, “Tiana you don’t have to do that I could easily bullshit you, for a couple more years, you don’t have to, you have a choice”.
Tiana looked at me with tears in her eyes,”hey stupid I think it’s time to come back home”.
I smiled at her,”Alright then let's make a game plan, the princess of wakanda is coming back”
Tiana’s Pov
The first time I saw Alexandra Jaimie Stark was when I was in a posh British Boarding School. At first glance you would think she was a spoiled brat. Just a seven year old baby who would have no idea what to do in a big kids place. She proved me wrong immensely. The first conversation I had with her was when she tore apart some kids who were being racist to me.
I had prepared myself for this after leaving wakanda knowing that the outsiders were going to be like this. I did not expect a 4ft8 girl to come to my defence. After this first interaction I knew I was going to get so many grey hairs just from looking at her. It was also surprising to find out I was going to be sharing a room with her as well.
This little girl wormed her way into my heart and I don’t even know how. Her snark and arrogance should be a turn off but it just amazes me everyday. The fact that she was also humble about her family. Not bothering to mention that she is considered part of the rich and famous. Alex was the first and only person I told about running away.
The reason why I ran away is because I was done with just all this royalty crap. I begged my parents to let me leave so at 11 I was gone. I made a whole ass plan and everything.I thought of everything throughout the years and it's amusing to see my family trying to find me. Alex convinced me to let her send letters magically to them so they don’t go crazy. I mean it's been a while since I last saw them. I still don’t know why they are looking for me.
Both of us talked about what we should do and decided to move to New York. We already had a building for Quinn Industries over there so it wasn’t a big deal to us. Quinn found us a spacious apartment to live in and I helped with the other details. After packing everything and throwing out the things we didn’t need we were almost ready. Both of us were also talking about how we should do the big reveal. Pepper doesn’t actually know I took Alex’s Guardianship last year. She is aware someone is taking care of Alex but she never really asked who. She just signed the papers and left it at that.
We decided that Alex was going to arrange a meeting between T’challa and Shuri. From therein I would reveal myself. Since I left wakanda when I was 11 I never really knew what was going on over there and to me it wasn’t a big deal.I chose to leave and I was fine with. After getting everything ready we left the apartment where I basically raised Alex in. Hmm, instead of selling it I decided to keep it empty because you never know when you need it. Besides, no one knows where we live and we don’t have neighbors since I own this entire building.
Alex had the set meeting time and I wasn’t nervous. Nope, not at all. I am perfectly fine. I AM FREAKING OUT. Alex had tried to calm me down but it’s kinda hard since I essentially ran away from my family. I had a power suit on and had my hair done to perfection along with my face. On the outside I looked compose and icy but Alex already knew how I was feeling.
We were supposed to meet them at 11 AM for some brunch or something. I wasn’t really paying attention. We were running a little late actually since Alex was looking for something. I was tapping my feet impatiently and she finally came out with a necklace. It was a plain simple one with a single charm shaped as a 4 leaf clover with the word luck engraved in the back. We called this our lucky necklace for when we need a little luck. I saw this a couple years ago in China and decided to buy it. Alex being Alex and paranoid as hell also put some spells on it making sure it wasn’t cursed and added protection. Yeah that was a long story.
The silver necklace was beautiful and it went well with her outfit. I smiled at her and we both went into the uber that was called and made our way to the restaurant that we were needed. It was a very high class one too. Alex was wearing black pants and a buttoned up white shirt that was partially tucked in. Her hair was put in a simple braid and minimal makeup was on her face. She doesn’t like the oily and weird it feels on her face so she never really wore it as much.
Soon we were here and made our way into the restaurant. The only reason why a flock of reportes weren’t coming on to us was because of the magic Alex put over ourselves. It was basically just a cover of a simple spell she says. The hostess led us to our table and for the first time in 9 years I saw my brother and sister and they looked different. I mean I know nine years but still. Both of them looked mature but still playful in a way. That's just my sister. Always the favorite. Being the younger sister and all that but we are not going to dwell on all that.
Both of their eyes widened when they saw me. I can admit that I changed a lot as well. I was no longer that lanky 11 year old with a book in her face. I was a confident woman in charge of a
major company. And for the first time in my life being next to them I didn’t feel invalid. Soon both of us were seated in front of them.
“Huh, all this searching and you’ve been under our noses this whole time” Shuri said surprised.
Alex was already on her phone and I felt like glaring at her being undoubtedly useless.
“It’s been a while Shuri or should I say your majesty” I spoke amused
T’challa looked at me amused, “Yeah I’m very proud of her”
“Mmm yeah she deserves it, Miss smartest person in the world” I said back
Alex snorted and continued scrolling through her phone. After some small talk our server came and then surprisingly quickly he came back with the food. We continued our conversation and became caught up with everything. I learned that our mother wanted me to come back and that was a whole 'nother’ thing to worry about. For all the years I was away a lot of things were obviously changed. All three of us had planned a day where we would all go to wakanda.
Alex seemed relatively uninterested in the conversation. I asked her opinion before and she clearly stated that she had no interest in going to wakanda. I questioned why but she did not answer. She seemed kind of aggravated, constantly fiddling with her phone and she seemed to barely eat anything. It seemed like she was worried about something. Whatever I was thinking was right because she whispered in my ear that she had something to do then announced she had to go to the restroom. Popular to contrary beliefs she doesn’t tell me everything. It was obvious that she had some issues and secrets that were going on. I sighed and didn’t say anything but let her go.
T’challa and Shuri looked at each other then back at me confused. I mean I was as well. I already knew about the magical aspects of her life and Spider-Woman since she told me this herself. But Alex never wanted me in danger so she took all of that danger and kept it to herself. I was extremely worried about her but I was unable to do anything. I couldn’t exactly force her to say anything.
Whatever Alex has to deal with I hope she’s safe because I know she can take care of herself but I can’t help worrying. We started our conversation again while half of my mind was elsewhere. Just what Alex was up to?
Alex’s Pov
I knew I was acting shady during dinner and I could see Tina noticing it. I felt a break in the magical barrier of New York and it was nothing good. I was agitated because I had to deal with this. I made a bullshit excuse and left the table in a rush. After leaving the restaurant I teleported to an empty alleyway. Whatever came through that barrier was strong enough to do something bad.
I chewed on my lips anxiously, it’s been a while since I had to deal with something like that. I focused on my magic and realized that no wizard was there. I usually had help and where the hell was the sorcerer supreme, he dealt with this shit I did the whole protecting thing or whatever. I quickly got my armour on and tied my braided hair into a bun. As much as I hated doing this I had too since it was my duty, whatever whatever. I teleported to where this break happened and saw these horrid looking monsters right in the middle of time square.
I growled aggravated but set out to defeat these disgusting looking creatures. They looked like overgrown rabid dogs dumped in acid and rolled around in mangy feathers. I sighed and got to work vanquishing them one by one. Soon some of the Avengers joined and they all looked at me confused. Yep they were probably thinking what in the world was I doing there since I usually stay out of these kinds of fights. I think Stephan Strange wasn’t able to deal with this because he was probably in another dimension.
That is when I have to but in all of this which I didn’t want to. After an hour of fighting those creatures were gone and I left to search for the source. After figuring out where all this magic came from I went towards it. Yeah I’m an idiot. Also no self-preservation skills. Gotta love the hero complex as well.
I soon saw a dark figure on a playground. It was a male and dare I say it he looked handsome actually. I walked over to him and asked, “What the hell are you doing over here”.
The figure looked up and I could tell he was attractive. What is wrong with me? I usually don’t care about a love interest but here I am. He had clear green eyes and messy black hair with a distinct zig-zag scar on his for-head. Ok I have to admit he’s kinda hot. I said that already anyway.
“Hello, I’m so sorry about invading your world but where am I” I looked at him and he was an inch or two taller than me.
I questioned, “So your not here to reign havoc on all of earth and what the hell were those dogs mate”
He laughed,”I had nothing to do with the dogs but no I have no plans for world domination”
I couldn’t help snicker with that. I looked at him and said, “I know I just met you and don’t even know your name but like Imma take you home with me sooooooooo yeah I guess”
He looked at me smiling, “Crap forgot the name, I’m Harry Potter, well I go by Harry Evens actually nice to meet your acquaintance”
I looked at him while smiling, “I hope you don’t kill me but I’m Alex Stark but let's get going”
I teleported both of us to one of my many apartments and both of us sat down on the couch.
From there Harry explained everything that just happened, It was a longgggggg story and it took a couple of hours. I asked him before we started if I could record him. I wasn’t in the mood to get the wizards on my arse. After getting everything I sent it to them then they sent back that I have to care for him and whatever damage or whatever he does it falls to me.
I looked at him with a deadpan expression, “Looks like I’m your babysitter”.
Harry looked at me with a blinding smile, “Oooooo I’m intrigued”
I rolled my eyes and sighed, “I have a lot of things to do, the sorcers or whatever already made all the legal documents. You are 17 and I'm turning 16 in a couple of weeks. Apparently we need to make the story more believable. We are fake dating.
Harry looked at me shocked then said, “Never done that before”
I smirked at him, “What you can’t handle me”?
Harry just snorted at that
I looked at him again and then stated, “Alright, I got you emancipated so you don’t need a guard, and since you 17 you need some kind of high school diploma since everything else was faked”
Harry looked at me and asked,”How would I do highschool I barely did my magical school”.
I sighed, “I’m going to be tutoring you and giving you online classes”
Harry looked at me with a thoughtful expression, “I can deal with that”
I then stated, “The rules are pretty simple don’t break the law, don’t do something stupid and if you need someone to break you out of prison just call Harley”
Harry asked,”Whose Harley”
I spun around panicking, “Shit I forgot to tell Harley and the others”
Harry then stated, “Well I guess it would be a right time to tell them about your fake boyfriend or boyfriends ”.
I groaned, “Your lucky your hot and the others better be hot”
He looked at me teasingly, “Oh you think i'm hot”
I flirted back, “Mmmm I think your a lot of things but come one we got things to do”
Harry looked at me surprised and I just winked at him. This is going to be interesting
Harry’s Pov
I am so happy I'm gone from Hogwarts and that poisonous world. No more dealing with betrayal and other things. Fred and George told me a way for me to escape. I was done being the boy-who-lived. No more dursleys, no more dumbledore and hopefully I can just forget
Fred and George were making a plan to come with me and they were making the necessary adjustments. The girl I saw was ethereal in a way. She was beautiful in a way. Her messy blond hair fell in waves and light green eyes sparkled in mischief. She was tall, just an inch or two below me actually. She seemed to spark mischief and the twins would love her.
“Hmmm, I wondered how would the twins would react to me and them being in a fake relationship when I’m in a relationship with them”
The reasons why the twins had to tweak a few adjustments were because they were also bringing ron and hermione along with them.
I mean they were the reasons why I even knew about all the betrayals from dumbledore and molly and honestly I was just sick of it to be really honest. I liked this new world where everything was chaotic and crazy and as long as the chaotic and crazy didn’t revolve around me I can deal with it.