Chapter 46 - SORRY

(Did the title scare you ;)

Theodore had just finished cooking Bûche de Noël, stuffed turkey for Hulk and a modest tuna salad for Betty. Theodore knew that this wasn't enough to fill Hulk so he did something he had never tried before.

He teleported a silver gun from his lab that had a screen display on the side with a number keypad under neither it. This gun is essentially a Pym gun. The only thing that makes it unique is its ability to accurately scale an object to one's heart.

He was about to shoot Hulks meal when a less messy and convent method came to mind. Putting everything on a tray he made his way to the living where he found Hulk sat on the ground with kids on his shoulders combing his wild hair.

Hulk was now rocking a bowl cut, that perfectly went around his head. The girls pulled out a mirror and showed Hulk. Hulk put on an awkward smile while nodding he said "Like"

The girls happily cheered and showed it to Betty and Jennifer. They giggled slightly before giving an exaggerated reply "Oh wow"

'Hmm, Hulk seems to be aware that if he was honest then their feelings would be hurt. Age-wise I think at the moment it's most likely between 7 and 10. It's been a year and a bit since the Hulk came out meaning his growth is quite quick. Hmm, I wonder if being around people his age will increase his growth or maybe make him more stable. From what I can't tell he has high E' Theodore thought as he made his way to over.

"Hey Hulk come here and eat" Said Theodore

Theodore put it on the dining table as Betty and Jennifer join him. Hulk walks up to to the table with the kids hanging on his fingers. Hulk looked at the dining table and then looked down at his feet. He was immediately angry for his the inconvenience his size brings to his life "HULK SMASH!!!"

Theodore shouted angrily back "If you smash a single thing in here then I'll force-feed you another P.A.N dish"

Hulk's clenched fist that hung in the air halted as he began to shake from the pure fear he had for the ever so frightening concoction that is the P.A.N. He stepped back and stumbled on to the couch. Neither the couch or the floor could hold his weight.

Hulk got up hastily to look at the damage he had caused. He looked back at Theodore and bellowed his apology "Sorry!! No P.A.N, Sorry"

"Dad is super cruel" Said Rose as she climbed onto Hulks shoulders and patted his head to comfort him

"P.A.N is a too bad dad," Said Chloe while also comforting Hulk

Betty, Jennifer and Theodore were startled at Hulks quick reaction and ability to understand his words. Jennifer and Betty were also questioning just how bad was the P.A.N dish hulk tasted. They shuddered unconsciously at the thought before shaking it off.

"Geez it's fine, that time it was an accident" Said Theodore with a tired sigh

"Come here I have something that might help," said Theodore as beloved Hulk over

Hulk cautiously approached Theodore. He watched Theodore pull out the silver gun and shoot the coffee table. It then shrunk down to the size of a kids table set. Hulk and the kids looked at it with wide eyes before looking back at Theodore.

They tilted their heads to the side with confused look plastered on their face they said "Huh??"

Betty and Jennifer were lost for words at this new tech. Betty's knowledge in biochemistry had found a new door as she began to question how something like this could even come to existence.

Theodore chuckled slightly and explained "I'll make you small so that you can actually be full from the food and you could even sit on the table"

Hulk took a second to understand his word before shouting excitedly "Little, little"

Theodore tapped some numbers on the side of the gun before he pointed at Hulk and shot. Hulk shrunk to the size of 3ft 9.5a in (115.5 cm). The kids are 3ft 6.5in (107.9 cm) so Hulk is still taller than them.

"Hulk before you sit down could you punch my hand," Said Theodore while crouching down and putting her hand out

Hulk threw his punch but instead of it stopping in its track, it pushed Theodore's whole arm back. Theodore put some strength into his arm and stopped it.

'Holy shit, Kid Hulk is no joke' Theodore thought as Hulk pulled his arm back.

Theodore quickly got daisy to make an extremely durable chair with some utensils that can survive his grip strength. Yes, Theodore had just vibranium for a chair and utensil.

Hulk sat down in between Chloe and Rose. Chloe and Rose patiently taught him table manners and how to use a knife and fork. Seeing Hulk struggle caused Theodore to sigh.

He got up and shredded the turkey and then separated all the bone and meat for the Bûche de Noël dish. Jennifer and Betty watched this and smiled.

"I'm really happy that you found someone" Betty whispered Jennifer

Jennifer replied with a happy smile "He's really the best"

"Who knew that your boyfriend was more of a monster than mine haha. When you told me you had a boyfriend that still had two other girls, I was actually really disappointed in you. But seeing how gentle and patient he is with Hulk I'm beginning to understand. Don't get me wrong he's still scum but a gentle one" Said Betty honestly while

Jennifer could only giggle while looking at her gentle yet terrible man.

Theodore sat down back down next to Jennifer and said "We need to talk about your living arrangements"

Betty ears perked but her eyes were dim as she knew that she and Hulk/Bruce are now fugitives. Her dreams of having a happy family could be said to be impossible.

"I can have a house built in any of the following secluded locations just say the word and it would be done in about an hour. You won't have to worry about your identity as I can easily get you a valid fake identity that not even S.H.I.E.L.D would notice. I can change your facial and body structures this includes hair colour by the way. I'll leave a portal in the house that well lead back to here. In the end, you'll be able to live the happy life you and Banner hoped for " He said while sliding a tablet that had all the locations shown

Betty's eyes teared up as she replied "Thank you so much, really thank you"

"But," Said Theodore causing Betty breathing to falter

"Rose, Chloe can you take Hulk to play in the garden," said Theodore

The kids agree with zero thought and escorted their new friend small Hulk to the garden to meet Tee and Momma Tee

Theodore looked back at Betty and continued "But I need your word that you won't touch Hulks blood"

"I can't. " Said, Betty tragically

"Also It's impossible to separate them so don't think about," Said Theodore casually

"What? Why?" Said, Betty

"Cause Hulk is Banner and Banner is Hulk. The moment you separate them they well both quickly die over a month or two" Said Theodore

"If Hulk and Bruce are inseparable then it means that they can become the same" Said Jennifer with a shocked face

"Yes and No It all depends on whether they both agree to the Idea. Also, do you know where Hulks strength comes from" Said Theodore

"It's the gamma radiation, Bruce and I have already looked into it," Said Betty

Theodore shook his head and said "Hulks strength comes from anger, the angrier he gets the stronger he gets. Yes, his limit could be said to be unfathomable. It's the same thing for you Jennifer. You probably just thought anger induces the gamma radiation to stimulate muscle strength but no, it's the other way around"

Betty and Jennifer took a minute to take on all the shocking news that Theodore was telling them.

"For the time being it doesn't matter so pick a place to enjoy your happy couple time. I'll step in for most problems when it gets out of hand. You don't need to worry as he is Jennifer's cousin and I'm actually quite the fan of Hulk" Said Theodore with a carefree and reassuring smile.

'I hope the Thunderbolt Ross doesn't have any spare Hulk blood or else I'll have to deal with another Hulk. . . Hold up'

"Don't ever make contact with your Dad, he will use every trick in the book to get Hulk even if it meant hurting hurt. He has been driven mad by this failure of his, so don't try to be a Saint and forgive" Said Theodore with a harsh tone

The failure Theodore is referring to is Hulk. The super serum project was not prohibited by the higher-ups this meant if word got out then he would not only lose his position but he would also be placed in prison. Time passed and his position no longer mattered he only wanted to kill and capture Hulk to create an army of Hulks. He had become power-hungry.

'I can't help but feel like I forgot something' Theodore thought as he waited on Betty's decision

"Theo, do you have anything to help with this" Said Natasha pointing to her forehead

Theodore teleported his red pain relief drug directly into her system. She quickly felt the pain subside and said "Thanks but what the heck is in your wine"

Natasha is a spy that's been conditioned from young to be numb to numerous poisons this included all form of alcohol. So for her to be hungover after only two bottles frankly makes her training a joke.