Behind closed doors

Epilogue

A/N- This is Grace my German Shepherd rescue. She told me to upload the last chapter early. You're all welcome, and thank Gracie <3

-Third Person P.O.V-

*Location- Stark Tower*

The weekend rolled around and Peter had been at the tower since that Thursday night. He hasn't gone back 'home' and he didn't plan on it either. He had resorted to wearing Buckys clothes, as though they were massive on him, they brought a sense of peace and comfort to him.

That Thursday night he had spent the night in the med-bay with both his dad and brother beside him.

The next day, the others had all been told what had happened. And to say they were all fuming was an understatement, the thought that someone could hurt Peter like that for so long made them all want to kill May, but they knew they needed to do this properly.

That's why, Saturday afternoon, Bucky and Tony sat with Peter after the pair had talked for a little about what to do.

"Pete, we need to talk to you about what we're going to do with your aunt," Tony begun, making sure not to rush through it.

Peter swallowed and his eyes fell downward, "I know you're going to make me go back. I'm- I'm sorry for throwing this all on you, I didn't- "however, before Peter could continue he was cut off.

"Peter, stop right there. You're not going back there," Bucky was quick to respond.

Peter looked at them both after hearing that, looking at them in shock. "You're- you're not?" Peter whispered.

"No Pete. In fact, I want to adopt you. We would need to take May to court for all the abuse and make it so she can hand over all the rights to guardianship though," Tony explained.

Tears welled in his eyes as he looked at the both of them. He never thought something like this would ever happen to him. He had really thought they would make him go back to her after a while, or at least make him go into foster care or something, not have Tony Fucking Stark adopt him.

"You mean that?" Peter whispered quietly, afraid if he said it too loud they would realise how stupid an idea it really was an take it back.

"He means it Peter. The team is a family, and you're a part of this team, a part of this family," Bucky explained, sending Peter a smile.

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Two weeks later found everyone standing in a court room, tears were falling down Peters face as stood beside Bucky, looking onwards as the judge came to a decision.

May was stood on the other side of the room, looking at Peter with so much hate and venom, even Bucky was a little afraid of the bitch of a woman.

"The Jury has come to a decision on the case of abuse from May Parker against Peter Parker. The Jury has decided that May Parker is guilty of the charges of child abuse, physical, verbal and emotional against Mr Parker here, and has thereby, been sentenced to ten years imprisonment before the case is reviewed. We wish Mr Parker the best of luck with his future. Case over," The judge spoke, a sigh of relief falling over them all.

Before anyone could say anything more, May was shouting across the room at Peter. "You watch your back Peter, I promise you this is not the end, and I will kill you one day, I fucking swear it," she shouted, before being dragged out of the room.

"Come on kid, let's get out of here. We've got somewhere else to be," Tony commented as the placed a careful hand on Peters back to lead him out, Bucky close behind. The others (Avengers and co) followed as well, all moving into the next court room.

Peter smiled and nodded walking along with them all. He was more than happy to see the back of May, but he was also scared about what was about to happen.

"You know you don't have to do this Tony," Peter spoke, although he was rather quiet when saying it, afraid if he spoke to loud everything would fall apart and he would wake up beaten and bloody on the apartment floor, with May looming over him.

Tony stopped and turned to Peter, placing both hands on his shoulders and looking him dead in the eye. "Believe me Pete, this is one of the best decisions of my life, and I won't regret this in the slightest. You've become a son to me and I would be happy to do anything for you if it meant you were happy. At the end of the day, this is your choice, and if you don't want me to adopt you, I won't."

Peter was quick to shake his head however, "no no no, I do want you to. I just- I don't know."

"Come on kid, let's do this thing," Tony voiced, his signature smile on his face.

It was a Thursday when it all fell apart for Peter.

And a Thursday when everything seemed to fall into place, as Peter Parker, became Peter Parker Stark.

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It took a month for Peter to settle in, to be able to call Tony dad with no hesitation or bat of an eye lid. It was easy for Bucky to fall into the role of big brother, as he has already been doing it for so long before.

The others all became aunts and Uncles for Peter. Of course, it was a struggle at first, but Peter was able to adapt and he knew Uncle Ben would be happy that he had a family again.

Within the month he had to overcome a lot of nightmares and worries. Many times he would flinch around people and wince when someone was too loud. People learnt quickly to be more careful around Peter, and after a while, he was able to settle down when around them.

Peter was finally safe, finally happy. And he was more than grateful to have his family beside him.

But with Parker luck, something was bound to go wrong. And Thursdays seemed to be a make or break for Peter nowadays.

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A/N- Done. Fin...

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- Bear xx