The main characters are Tony and Palmer for sure. But it's possible that Ducky, Palmer's mentor, could also be a significant character. He might be in the middle of the situation, trying to understand Palmer's uncharacteristic lashing out while also dealing with Tony's injury. And of course, there could be the bad guys or the people related to the case in which Tony got hurt. They might be mentioned or even be part of the reason for Palmer's reaction.
Obviously, Tony and Palmer are the main ones. Tony is a well - known character in NCIS, often getting into dangerous situations. Palmer, on the other hand, is usually in the background as the medical examiner but in this fanfiction, he takes a more central role by lashing out. There might also be other characters like Gibbs, who would probably be involved in the aftermath of Tony being hurt and Palmer's outburst, either trying to calm things down or dealing with the situation in his own way.
Well, it could be that Tony gets physically hurt during a case, like maybe he's caught in a shoot - out or an explosion. And Palmer, who is usually mild - mannered, lashes out perhaps because he's frustrated with the lack of resources to help Tony or he's angry at the people who put Tony in that dangerous situation.
Obviously, McGee is the central character as he's the one getting hurt. Gibbs would surely be involved. He'd be the one leading the investigation into McGee's injury, using his no - nonsense approach. DiNozzo would also be there, probably cracking some inappropriate jokes at first to lighten the mood but then getting serious as the situation unfolds.
The theme of self - discovery can also be present. When Tony is hurt, he might have time to reflect on his life, his relationships, and his career in NCIS. For instance, he could think about his past actions and how he can improve. And sometimes, there are themes related to his relationships with his colleagues getting deeper as they take care of him during his recovery.
Obviously, Tony and Peter are the main characters. Tony, with his genius intellect and wealth, and Peter, the young and spry superhero. There could also be other characters like Pepper Potts who might be involved in the story, perhaps trying to mediate between Tony and Peter or having an opinion on Tony replacing Peter.
Another option is to join some NCIS fan groups on social media platforms like Facebook or Reddit. Members often share their favorite Tony Hurt fanfictions. They can also give you insights on the best ones out there. Some stories might explore Tony's past traumas resurfacing when he gets hurt in the present, which can be really interesting to read.
It could be through some hidden documents or old family records that he stumbles upon.
Definitely Captain America. Their relationship has always been complex and full of different ideologies. Meeting future Tony would be a big moment for Steve as he would see how Tony has changed or what new ideas he brings. Also, Thor would likely interact with him. Thor, with his Asgardian knowledge and power, would be interested in the future technology Tony might bring. And of course, Black Widow. She's the master of espionage and would be curious about Tony's motives and what he's hiding from his future.
Well, Nebula herself is likely to be one of the main characters interacting with him. They might have some interesting conversations about the technology they both use or their experiences in space.
Other Avengers might interact with Peter too. For example, Rhodey could befriend Peter and train with him. Or Natasha could teach Peter some spy skills, which could be useful for his superhero activities.
Obviously, Tony Stark and Peter Parker are the main characters. Tony is the one making Peter his heir, so he'll be a central figure in guiding Peter and setting things up for him.