C601 Home, Sweet Home

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Holding the three-year-old Leo in his arms, Peter couldn't help but notice the distress in the child's bright blue eyes. Confused, he asked, "Hey, buddy, what's wrong? Why are you so upset?"

Leo, in his high emotional state and limited vocabulary, managed only two words, his tiny voice trembling, "Don't leave..."

Peter furrowed his brows in confusion, trying to decipher the meaning behind Leo's plea. Before he could inquire further, MJ walked into the room, a look on her face that said 'I told you this would happen.'

Leo clung to Peter a bit tighter, repeating his plea, "Don't leave me..."

Peter sighed, looking up at MJ, who wore a 'know-it-all' expression, which made Peter want to knock her upside the head. "I tried to calm him down, but it seems he'll only listen to you."

Ignoring MJ for the time being, Peter focused on Leo, asking gently, "Leo, why do you think we're leaving you?"

Leo's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at Peter, his voice shaky, "Ryan said..."

Realization dawned on Peter. Leo thought they were leaving him behind when they returned home. Peter exchanged a knowing glance with MJ, who leaned against the wall, enjoying the heartfelt moment as if she was watching a movie.

Sighing to himself, Peter decided to address the situation head-on. "Leo, would you like to come with us when we leave?" He avoided the word 'adoption' for now, as he knew it was a conversation they needed to have privately beforehand.

Leo's eyes lit up, tears transforming into a glimmer of hope as he nodded vigorously. This was exactly what he wanted, to stay with Peter, where he felt safe.

Peter couldn't help but smirk as he patted Leo on the head. "Good, because I was planning to take you with us from the beginning. Remember, I only told Ryan that I was leaving, not you." He glanced up at MJ, who watched with an approving smile on her face.

"Huh?" Leo seemed to realize that he was never going to be left behind in the first place, which brought a small smile to his tiny face.

As Leo clung to Peter, the three-year-old's distress began to dissipate, replaced by a newfound sense of security. Peter couldn't deny the warmth that spread through him, realizing that he was about to embark on a journey of unexpected parenthood… again.

With Leo now part of their makeshift family, Peter couldn't help but ponder the dynamics that would unfold. MJ, undoubtedly, had seen this coming, and Peter braced himself for the inevitable 'I told you so' that would come his way.

"…" Looking up at MJ, Peter could see her itching to say those exact words. "Just say it already so I don't have to hear it later…" He sighed in annoyance as she smirked.

"I told you so~" MJ smirked, savoring the moment like a fine wine.

"Ugh…" Peter grunted as if he were physically wounded by her words.

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With Leo set to join them, MJ and Peter began to pack up their belongings in preparation to head home. Originally planning to explore one more universe during their honeymoon, the addition of Leo altered their plans, leading them to decide to end their inter-dimensional adventure a bit earlier than expected.

'Meh, it's fine.' Peter wasn't too disappointed. 'I've been missing everyone at home anyway.'

As they gathered their things, Peter and MJ took the time to bid farewell to everyone who had become a part of their unique journey, Billy, Becca, Ryan, Black Noir, Maeve, Starlight, and Soldier Boy. Hugs were exchanged, promises of keeping in touch made, and memories of their time together lingered in the air.

Of course, Soldier Boy, being the manly man that he is, didn't participate in the farewells. Though with a quick bit of telepathy, Peter could see that he was sad to see them go.

Amidst the goodbyes, Black Noir stepped forward, a solemn expression on his face. He turned to Peter, his gratitude evident in his eyes. "I owe you more than you realize, which is why I'd like to come with you. Not only did you heal my face, but I can even think straight and talk again. So, If you'll have me, I'd like to go with you and repay my debt."

Peter, reluctant to take another person with them, shook his head. "No need, Noir. I helped you because it was the right thing to do. You don't need to repay me."

But Black Noir remained persistent, bowing his head toward Peter. "I insist. Please allow me to accompany you. I want to repay you in any way I can." It seems like Peter's kind refusal only fueled Noirs passion to join him.

Knowing Noir's intentions were sincere, Peter sighed in reluctant agreement. "Fine, you can join us. Just pick your head up already. You're making me feel weird..."

"Yes, sir." Noir picked up his head and walked over to Peter, standing beside him like an attentive butler.

With their goodbyes said, and with Black Noir now added to their unexpected entourage, Peter, MJ, Leo, and Noir stepped into Peter's Tardis-like ship. The door closed behind them, sealing shut as Noir froze at the sight inside.

Peter smirked as he heard Noir speak his favorite words, "It's bigger on the inside…"

Leo nodded, gazing around the ship in awe and curiosity, "Big…"

"Cool, huh?" Peter smirked as he started flipping some switches before finally, the ship was ready for departure. "Time to head home." He said, flipping the last switch.

Instantly, the ship hummed to life as it began to fade in and out of existence, shocking everyone who stood outside. Before their surprised eyes, the ship disappeared, taking its passengers with it.

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Arriving at their destination, Peter noticed an odd reading on the control panel of the ship. Although the multiverse coordinates matched his home universe, the readings he was getting didn't exactly add up, which began to worry him.

"What's wrong?" MJ asked, picking up on Peter's sudden change of attitude.

Peter shook his head. "Nothing, just stay here for a second…" He said as he stepped out of the ship, closing the door behind him just in case.

The space around him was pitch black, devoid of any distinguishable features. 'Okay, this definitely isn't my universe…' He thought curiously.

Walking a few steps forward, Peter suddenly stopped as he caught sight of a hooded figure standing ahead. The figure resembled a grim reaper, minus the scythe. Its presence alone seemed to overwhelm Peter, rooting him in place, unable to move.

Before he could utter a word, the hooded figure, with an otherworldly voice, spoke, "Congratulations on gathering my Hallows. I would have shown myself earlier, but I didn't want to interrupt your honeymoon." The otherworldly being seemed to stare into Peter's soul, a hint of amusement radiating from it. "I see you've adopted another child. How noble of you…"

As the being spoke, the wand, cloak, and stone from the Harry Potter universe came flying out of Peter's storage necklace.

Surprised, as Peter has already tested the Hallows, only to find them to be nothing more than ordinary objects. He stared at the reaper before him and asked, "So, does this make me your master now?"

The reaper laughed, a deep, echoing sound that reverberated in the vast darkness. "No, but you certainly have my attention… Who knows, you might make a good inheritor…" He said as he began to slowly disappear. "I'll be watching, and we'll certainly meet again, Spider-Man…"

(A/N: This new character ties into the Council of Kangs and Spider-Verse arcs. You'll find out more in a couple chapters.)

"That's not creepy at all…" Peter commented sarcastically as the reaper slowly faded away, its last words lingered in the air.

Left alone in the dark void, Peter suddenly found himself standing in his own living room with his ship parked behind him. MJ, growing curious, peeked her head out of the ship, asking, "Is everything alright, Peter?" She asked, noticing her husband just standing there in a daze.

Before he could answer, a small blur raced into the room when suddenly Peter was tackled to the ground by two little girls. Excitement sparkled in her eyes as she exclaimed, "Daddy! You're home!" Lily exclaims.

"D-Dad… You're home!" America, on the other hand, tried to say the same words as Lily, but was too embarrassed.

A mixture of surprise and joy swept over Peter as he embraced his two daughters. "Hey there. Missed me, huh?" He smirked, clearly happy to see them.

Lily and America nodded vigorously, her brown curls bouncing. "Yep!"

Peter chuckled, ruffling their hair as he climbed back to his feet. "Where are your Granny's?"

"We're right here." Aunt May spoke as she and Grace walked out of the kitchen.

"Welcome back. How was your-" Grace and everyone else froze as the door to the ship opened and Leo's small figure stepped out.

Leo stepped out of the ship, his eyes widening as he saw everyone looking at him. "…" without a word he rushed to Peter, hiding behind his leg.

In an instant, he had won over the room with his shy cuteness, peaking out from behind Peter like a scared kitten.

Peter grinned, bending down to pick Leo up. "Everyone, this is Leo…"

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