FrostIron Short Stories

Tony Stark and the Six Avengers: Devious Plots

Within the castle walls, was a young man. His dark brown hair was short and naturally messy, his styled beard constantly the same, he had no one to impress. The master of the castle, the Steward Obadiah Stane, kept him inside always. The young man, the Crown Prince, always stayed in his chambers as he was only allowed to do that and go to the kitchens. Occasionally, Obadiah would let him out and he'd go sit in the courtyard, relax and enjoy the sun on his face, only to be called back in a short time later.

"Uncle, why can I not leave the castle for a day or even an afternoon?"

"Because you are young, and I fear you'd do something foolish."

"What could I possibly do?"

"Anthony-"

"Tony."

"Tony," said the Steward with disgust, "You would find something that would get you in trouble or someone could kill you-"

"I would go in town just for a short while, besides, many people would overlook me-"

"How?"

"I could dress simply, walk to town-"

"No! You aren't leaving the castle."

"But Uncle-"

"No! Anthony Edward Stark you aren't leaving this castle!"

"You know you have no power over me! I am the rightful owner of this place."

"Not until you are 21."

"Last time we had this argument it was 18, Uncle Obadiah I'm ready."

"No, you aren't. Go back to your chambers, this conversation is finished."

"But Uncle-"

"FINISHED!" Roared Obadiah, Tony didn't recoil, he simply stared at him in almost blinding rage.

"Master Stark...?" Asked a soft voice, and both of them turned to see Virginia Potts approaching them. Obadiah growled something and Tony flashed him an evil look.

"Yes, Virginia?" Asked the Prince walking over to her, leaving his Uncle behind him. Virginia's red hair and simple gowns made her stand out amongst the other ladies that roamed the castle grounds, but only because of how much more elegant she was.

"Oh nothing, just getting you out of there before someone decided to pick up a sword." She said.

"Thank you, Virginia."

"Very welcome, Master Stark," Virginia smiled, are there any things you need me to do?"

"Help me sneak out," She stopped in her tracks, "What?" He asked with a devious smile at her.

"My Lord-"

"Please just call me Tony?"

"Tony-" She said with hesitation, "I can do many things, however, that I don't think I can do."

"Virginia, I trust you to help me though, and only you."

"I'm flattered Mas-Tony, I can't-"

"Virginia," Tony said softly as they got closer to his chambers, she looked very worried, "You can come too."

"You are going to be the end of me."

"My Uncle will kill me before I could possibly kill you." Virginia laughed, and he opened the door for her to his chambers. He went to his large oak desk and sat in his chair, she stood a few feet away from him, hands folded in front of her.

"Will you help me?" He asked after shuffling through a few papers and moving a few small things he'd made. She jumped, he'd been quiet for a long period of time. "Virginia?"