Aero's POV

"Alright, it's the last decathlon competition, so we better get first place. Study hard, but don't forget about the finals. That'll be all," said Mj, as I came to pick up Peter. 

"Am- am I interrupting something?" I asked, earning a yes from MJ and a no from Peter. "Do you want me to come back later, or...?"

Another yes from MJ and a no from Peter. I rolled my eyes, taking a seat on the floor away from the group. I saw MJ smirk. We always had a secret banter that we loved.

"Okay, but what if we don't have time to study for the competition, because the teachers are being little bit-"

"I'm stopping you right there. The teachers will be none of your concerns. I already spoke with Principle Morita. They won't give us too much homework and they'll give us time to practice together. For your studies, we'll combine the two together. All days, we'll be meeting at Starbucks from after school to when I decide we stop, starting tomorrow. One day we'll be working on the final exams and the other day, we'll be working for the competition. Good with everyone?"

The group nodded. Maybe I should tag along- to help, not the coffee. Okay, maybe it just an excuse to get coffee, but what else is new. I raised my hand and MJ gave a look.

"Can I go with you?"

"Is it a problem for anybody?"

Flash raised his hand, and I scoffed, rolling my eyes.

"Nobody? Good," said Michelle, as Flash gave her an offended look that she ignored.

I kept my eyes trained on MJ, but lifted my hand towards Flash and flipped him off. MJ gave me another smirk.

"Nice," she said, and Peter face palmed. "Alright, anybody got something to say? No? Good. You're all dismissed."

Peter and MJ walked over to me as I now stood by the door.

"Why would you do that?" Peter asked.

"Kind of obvious," MJ said, her face monotone to match her voice. I snorted and took my boyfriend's hand.

"We're getting coffee. Wanna come with us? Ned's also coming."

"We're getting coffee?" Asked Peter.

"Yes."

I rolled my eyes.

"Why do you think I asked if I could tag along your study sessions?" I asked.

"Oh-"

"Wait, I'm not sure if I can go," said Ned, but Mj shut him up.

"Yes. You're going. When was the last time we did something all together? Minus Hunter of course."

My heart sank, and I knew my face showed it as well. I missed Hunter. I missed Ben. I felt Peter's hand squeeze mine and I smiled a bit at him.

"Come on, let's get something," said Mj, walking towards the exit. I knew her and Ned also missed Hunter. 

The guys ran ahead into the shop, but MJ stopped me by the door.

"What's going on? You've been...distant lately," she said.

"It's noth-"

"Bullshit. Tell me."

I put my head down as tears pricked my eyes, my hair falling around my face. I remembered the last time I came here. It was the day I almost died. My hair was short and bright, but now it was long and slowly losing color.

"Alright... If I have to do this."

I felt Mj put her arms around me and I leaned on her.

"I'm not good with mushy feelings, so do it now and we'll never talk about it again."

I wrapped my arms around her.

"I'm a mom, MJ, I have a son. His name is Benjamin. He's ten months old," I cried quietly. I was faced with silence, only with little sobs in the air.

"When the Hell were you going to tell me?"

"I dont know. I was so scared, MJ. I didn't know what to do."

"Hey, it's ok. I'm not mad. Want to talk about him?"

I shook my head.

"I can't. Not yet," I say, burying my face into her neck as she held on tighter.

"It's fine. Wanna wait a bit before we join the guys or you want to go now?"

I sniffed and pulled away, wiping the tears away.

"We should go in."

Mj nodded and I saw her hesitate before putting a small kiss on my temple. Peter was looking at me, worry lacing his tired eyes. I sat next to him and he pushed a hot cup towards me, a comforting hand on my thigh.

"So! How are you two, lovebirds?" asked Peter.

MJ rolled her eyes and Ned blushed. I layed my head on Peter's shoulder, still sniffling a little.

"You okay, Roe?" Ned asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine. And don't even try to change the subject. I'm also curious," I said, trying to smile.

"Things are great," Ned said, smiling.

I could've sworn I saw MJ blush, but I was probably imagining things.

"Any projects for the future?"

"P-projects?" Ned asked.

"Ya know, traveling, adventuring, things like that."

"Well, after Europe, I think we're gonna stay here for awhile. What about you guys?" MJ asked. Peter and I looked at each other. Was now a good time to tell them?

I hung my head and nodded slightly.

"We..uh..we need to tell you guys something." Peter said.

MJ looked at me with a knowing look.

"We're... Moving. To Wakanda. When... we'll be done with school," said Peter.

MJ looked shocked, as well as Ned.

"You're what?!"

"It's illegal to have a child here at our age and since T'Challa is my brother-in-law, he's accepting it," said Peter quickly, not realizing he never told the couple they had a child. Well, Mj knew now.

"You have a what?!" Ned shrieked.

"Oh crap-"

I couldn't take this anymore. Just because I had Ben at sixteen shouldn't matter. I'm almost eighteen. He should be with me right now. I stood and sped out of the shop as fast as I could. I heard everyone screaming my name and running after me, but I couldn't care less. I ran and ran and ran until I ran into someone.

"Sorry," I say, trying to walk past them, but felt something thin jab into my neck.

I tried to fight back, but I felt my body slowly shutting down. Before I could do anything, the dark abyss swallowed me whole.

Peter's POV

We yelled after her, but she didn't stop. We ran out of the shop to see someone in black, slinging Aero over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. She doesn't look awake. My heart dropped.

"Fuck no," I heard, but I didn't care.

"Peter," I thought I heard.

"Peter!" I was shaken out my daze and looked at MJ.

"What do we do?" She asked, her façade breaking.

My blood boiled. I could do something about it now without exposing myself.

"Stay here," I growled.

"Need help from your Guy in the chair?"

I nodded before running after the man who took her. He roughly threw her into a black van and slammed the door. Why now? Life was finally getting back to normal. It's like some greater power is messing with our life for the Hell of it.

I quickly tried to follow them, running. I tapped on my watch and my nano-suit formed around myself. People already knew me, so it didn't matter. My girl, my love, was taken away and I was not going to let it happen. Not again.

I shot a web at the fender of the van and launched myself onto the roof. Little holes appeared on the metal as bullets bounced off my suit.

No. No. No.

They had Aero in there and they were shooting guns. They could've shot her already. What if she's hurt? What if I'm to late? What if- no. Hunter said not to think like that. 

"Stop right there," said Hunter, crossing her arms with a frown. The two others stopped and turned around. When they saw Hunter's serious face, they got serious too. "Here, there are not 'what if'. Never. If I hear you say 'what if' again, I will ground you," she said with a grave voice.

Peter punched the Van's top, making it it give way slightly. He punched it until there was a hole. He peeled back the metal and dropped in. There were two men in black, and they were standing in front of Aero's motionless figure.

"Fire!" screamed one of them.

It doesn't do anything. The bullets fall the the floor I wen the man who yelled 'fire' and made his head hit the side, knocking him out. I did the same to the second one. The driver seemed unfazed. I ran to Aero and put my hand to her throat. She had a pulse, but barely. It was so slow. I looked up to the cockpit, but there was no driver. 

"Oh, no."

I quickly took Aero's body and webbed her at me. I shot an other web at a building and flew in the air.

I landed in an alley the same second I hear Neds voice in my suit.

"Hey, I finally got my comms to work. What's going on?" He asked.

I layed her on the cement softly.

"I-I got her, but- shit-"

"Hey, breath, bro. Calm down. Tell me what's going on."

"Is she okay?" A new voice asked. MJ.

"I- I think so? God- what do I do? Aero?" I went on my knees next to her, "Aero, can you hear me? Baby, it's time to wake up."

She didn't move.

"Oh, my God, I need to get her to-"

I was going to say Mr. Stark. But he was not here anymore. And that, that hurt.

"Shit- Karen, call Happy Hogan," I said.

"Calling Happy Hogan," she replied.

"Kid?" I heard, after a couple of ringings.

"H-happy? Its Peter. Aero- she's- I don't know, but she won't wake up," I panicked.

"Where are you?" He asked and I thought I heard some panic in his voice.

"By the Starbucks on 10th and Oak. Please hurry!"

All I heard was Happy screaming something at someone then hanging up.

"N-ned? MJ? Are you still there?" I ask, my voice small.

"We're always there, Peter."

"Stay with me, please."