2015, New York Manhattan
The avengers were able to retrieve Ultron’s synthetic body, but unfortunately Natasha got captured by Ultron. Then, the group fought among themselves when Tony secretly uploaded J.A.R.V.I.S. – who is still operational after hiding inside Ultron on the internet- into said synthetic body. Thor returns to help activate the body with lightning, explaining that it was part of his “Vision” and that the gem is one of the six Infinity Stones, the most powerful objects in existence – no one really understood that part but okay. Oh, and the Maximoff siblings are now on the avengers side.
Anyways, who cares about that? What really is important right now is Peter realizing he lost his library card and panicking about it with Ned.
– Dude, it could be anywhere! I was swinging around on Friday. – he says, rubbing his hands on his face, after he and Ned sat on one of the table outside of school.
– You’re sure you didn’t just forget it at home? – Ned asks and as Peter opens his mouth to answer, a boy sits with them, and Parker recognizes him as the guy from the roof.
– Hey, Peter. – Alec says letting out a small smirk.
– Alec? What are you doing here? – the curly haired boy asks in confusion.
  The boy leans back in his seat, casually pulling something out of his jacket pocket.
– Oh, just thought I’d drop by. Figured you might be missing something. – his smirk widens as he places a familiar rectangular piece of plastic on the table.
  Peter’s eyes widen, and he lunges forward to grab it.
– My library card! Where did you – how did you – – he got interrupted.
– You dropped it Friday. Thought you might need it back. – Alec says, his tone light but his eyes glinting with mischief – Especially since you’re such a big fan of… studying.
  Ned snorts, trying to hide his amusement, but Peter is too flustered to respond to the jab.
– I- uh, thanks. Really. I was kind of freaking out about it. – Peter fumbles with the card, stuffing it into his backpack.
– No problem. – Alec says, leaning forward slightly – But, you know, if you ever need help… with anything else, I could always offer some assistance. – his voice drops, suggestive, and Peter’s face flushes.
– I -I’m good, thanks. – Peter stammers, trying to ignore the knot forming in his stomach. He glances at Ned, who raises an eyebrow but says nothing.
  Alec stands up, still smirking.
– Alright, just keep it in mind. See you around, spidey. – he said the nickname lowly, so no one could listen.
  As he walks away, Peter lets out a breath he didn’t realize he was holding.
– Dude, – Ned finally says, nudging him – I think he was flirting with you.
  Peter groans, burying his face in his hands.
– That’s not- no way. He’s just messing with me.
– Sure. – Ned says, laughing – Whatever you say, man.
•••
As the avengers rallied for their final plan, a sudden gust of wind swept through the church. From the shadows of the room, Alec emerged, his eyes glowing faintly with the same purple hue that signaled his control over his powers. His presence sent a shockwave of reassurance through the team. Alec had been on missions before with the x-men, but with the avengers? It was the first time of a life-or-death situation. Today was different. The stakes were too high.
Tony glanced at Alec, a mixture of relief and worry crossing his face.
– You finally made it. – he said ironically, although the underlying concern was clear in his voice. Alec smirked.
– What, you thought I’d miss the party? Besides, you’re going to need more than a suit to take this guy down. – he looked out toward the city rising into the sky. His eyes flicked toward Vision, who nodded in acknowledgment.
Captain America stepped forward, sizing up the young Stark.
– You up for this? We’re taking on an army, and the city’s about to drop.
Alec grinned, his hands shinning in a purple dust as if in response.
– Of course I’m ready, cap. – he turned to Tony – Just don’t tell me to stay out of trouble, okay, dad?
Tony smirked, shaking his head. “Stay out of-” but Alec was already gone, launching himself into the sky, the wind swirling around him.
•••
The streets of Sokovia became a battlefield once more as Alec unleashed his powers. Waves of robots swarmed, but Alec’s mastery of the weather and metal bent the battlefield to his will. Thunder rumbled in the distance, and with a flick of his hand, a bolt of lightning tore through a line of drones, reducing them to scrap metal. His control over metal sent debris spiraling toward the robots, ripping them apart as easily as paper. Thank you, Magneto.
As he soared above the chaos, his sharp eyes caught sight of Pietro Maximoff racing through the streets, dodging robots with blinding speed. But then Alec saw it: the unmistakable glint of a drone’s energy cannon charging up behind him, aimed directly at Pietro.
In a split second, Alec felt the surge of panic rise. He stretched out his hand, his powers reaching across the distance as he seized control of the metal within the drone. Just before the blast could fire, the drone was ripped apart, pieces of it flying in every direction as Alec pulled it toward him with the sheer force of his mind.
Pietro skidded to a stop, staring wide-eyed at
Alec.
– You- you just saved me! – Alec landed beside him, his feet barely touching the ground.
– Yeah, well, someone has to keep an eye on the reckless speedster. – he teased, but his expression softened – Stay sharp, Maximoff. You almost didn’t outrun that one.
– Guess I owe you one, Stark. – Pietro grinned, his usual cockiness returning. Alec chuckled.
– Don’t mention it. Now get those civilians to safety.
•••
As Alec and Pietro moved through the city, the sky above them darkened, swirling with thick clouds as Alec manipulated the weather to hinder Ultron’s drones. Rain poured down, lightning flashed, and the winds howled, making it nearly impossible for the machines to coordinate their attacks.
Meanwhile, Thor and Tony continued their assault on Ultron, battling their way toward the city’s core. Alec joined them mid-flight, sending gusts of wind to knock back the drones trying to overwhelm them.
– Nice timing, kid. – Tony called out over the chaos – We could use some of that fancy weather control right about now.
Alec nodded, stretching his arms wide.
– Now it’s fancy, huh? Thought it was just to make rainbows for Pepper. – he complained but says nonetheless – On it!
Thunder cracked as Alec summoned a storm above the battlefield, lightning crashing down onto Ultron’s army. He sent a wave of wind crashing into the drones, scattering them like leaves in a storm. Tony and Thor exchanged a brief glance – this kid was something else.
•••
As they neared Ultron, Alec could feel the malevolent presence, stronger than ever. His metal body gleamed in the flickering light of the storm, his voice booming over the city.
– You think your tricks will stop me? – Ultron taunted, his vibranium shell impenetrable to the elemental forces around him – You cannot defeat evolution, boy. – Alec gasped, in fake surprise.
– Are you assuming my gender? Very ignorant of someone who has access all over the internet. – his eyes narrowed – Besides, I don’t need to defeat evolution. I just need to stop you.
With a powerful thrust, Alec launched himself toward Ultron, using his control over metal to try and pry apart the vibranium shell. Ultron, realizing the threat Alec posed, fought back viciously, sending energy blasts in every direction.
But Alec was relentless. His powers surged – metal bent to his will, the storm intensified, and he pushed harder. Ultron’s vibranium shell began to crack under the strain, and Alec’s control over the elements forced sim onto the defensive.
Ultron, desperate, turned his focus on Alec.
– You’ll die just like the others!
But Alec merely smirked, his healing abilities already repairing the minor burns and cuts Ultron’s blasts had caused.
– That’s the thing about me, I don’t die that easily.
Thor and Tony seized the opening Alec had created. With a combined blast from mjolnir and Tony’s suit, they shattered Ultron’s body, sending pieces of vibranium flying in every direction. Alec hovered above them, watching as Ultron’s form collapsed in on itself.
•••
As the city began to fall, Alec descended to the ground, standing beside the other Avengers as they regrouped. Pietro caught up to him, slightly out of breath but alive.
– Thank you again for saving me. – Pietro said with a grin.
Alec shrugged, playful but serious.
– It’s fine, you’re a cool guy. – he said – And a cute one too. – he whispered when he passed by the boy, going towards his father.
Tony clapped Alec on the shoulder, pride and relief on his face.
– You did good, kid. Really good.
– Dad, you know I’ve done missions like this a thousand times right? – he asked with an arched eyebrow.
Alec smiled, the storm fading behind him as the clouds parted. They had saved the world again – but they knew the cost had.
•••
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