Fade: Evolved

Chapter 1 - It's Time To Move On

A/N - Above is a photo of how Erin looks now. 

This is how I'm going to do this.

I'm going to live my life as normal. Go to school, hang out with Peter...just be a kid for what little time I have left. Aunt May has rearranged Peter's room so that I can live with them. Peter has been sending me pictures as well as telling me every minute he's excited for me to come. Right now, I'm sitting on Mom and Dad's porch, my long hair blowing in the wind as Happy checks the last of my things.

"You're welcome to stay with us, Bitsy. At least until things cool down." Dad says.

"I can't wallow in the past. I need to keep moving." I reply without looking at him.

"But are you sure you should be the head of the business at just eighteen?"

"You need to take every moment you can get with your family, Dad," I say as I look at him. "You shouldn't miss any more experiences with them. And Mom doesn't need to run that business anymore. It's time the eldest Stark takes over."

"Well, the paperwork will be done tomorrow. Once your eighteenth birthday passes you'll be the new head of Stark Industries." Dad says.

"There's a fifty percent pay cut that goes into raises for the other workers right?" I ask.

"Yes, Bitsy," he says with a smirk. 

"What? I don't need the money." I say with a small chuckle and Dad just shakes his head.

After a few minutes, Happy was ready to go and the tears started to fall from our goodbyes. I get a hug from Dad and Mom.

"Stay safe out there, kiddo," she says as she lays a gentle kiss to my forehead.

"C' mon, Pep. She wielded the infinity stones for Christ's sake! She'll be just fine." Dad reassures but Mom seems unconvinced. 

"I promise to stay safe, Mom. I'll text you an update every night, ok?" 

Mom nods softly and lets me go from her embrace. It is quickly replaced by little arms wrapping around my legs. I look down to see Morgan attached to me like a lobster, so I gently pick her up. 

"I don't want you to go..." she mumbles unhappily.

"It's only for a few months. I'll be back to visit before you know it." I say gently.

"I love you 3001," she says.

"Wow, 3001? That's one more than Dad. Are you sure about that?" I ask.

"Well you sneak juice pops into my room when they're asleep so yeah," she says with a giggle.

I attack her with small kisses all across her face, causing her to laugh quite a bit. But once I was done, I gave her one last hug before putting her down. She runs back towards her parents and I smile. 

"She loves me 3001," I say to Dad with a smirk and he just chuckles. "I love you all." 

I get into the passenger seat beside Happy. And as he drives away, I watch my family's waves get smaller and smaller.

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After a few hours and a couple of pillow fights, Peter and I had unpacked the last of my stuff into our room. Peter's bunk was replaced by a small queen-sized bed that had a trundle underneath if I needed it. Our collection of knick-knacks are scattered around the place and both of our suits are tucked away safely. 

"So..." I whisper.

"I guess we're all moved in." Peter finishes.

"Yeah," I reply while looking at him. "Together."