Adolescent Gestation

𝙰𝚙𝚘𝚐𝚎𝚎 𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍

Las Vegas, 36 Hours Earlier the screen said.

"Antonella Stark. Visionary. Genius. American patriot. Even from an early age, the daughter of legendary weapons developer Howard Stark quickly stole the spotlight with his brilliant and unique mind." The V.O said.

"Yeah right." Wanda whispered rolling her eyes.

"At age four, she built his first circuit board. At age six, her first engine. And at 17, she graduated summa cumlaude from MIT. Then, the passing of a titan." The V.O continues.

"That's impressive!" Apollo said with pride. "Yeah whatever." Alessandro said with his attitude.

"Howard Stark's lifelong friend and ally, Obadiah Stane, steps in to help fill the gap left by the legendary founder, until, at age 21, the prodigal daughter returns and is anointed the new CEO of Stark Industries." The V.O continues again.

"That's cool!" Annabeth said as Percy smiled at Antonella who smiled back.

"With the keys to the kingdom, Antonella ushers in a new era for her father's legacy, creating smarter weapons, advanced robotics, satellite targeting. Today, Antonella Stark has changed the face of the weapons industry by ensuring freedom and protecting America and her interests around the globe." The V.O said as it ended.

"She's a genius for a reason." Wanda said with a scoff. "I'm going to kill this little witch." Zeus said his eyes were glowing but it toned down.  Apollo smiled at least his daughter is beautiful and loves what she is doing that's all he cares about.

"As liaison to Stark Industries, I've had the unique privilege of serving with a real patriot. She is my friend and she is my great mentor. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present this year's Apogee Award to Miss. Antonella Stark." James Rhodes said as it shows a different POV and people started clapping.

"Let me guess you wasn't there at all." Wanda said. "That's none of your business." Antonella said.

"Antonella?" James asked looking around. Obadiah Stane is shown shaking his head as it goes back to James who was smiling weirdly since he was the only one on stage. Obadiah Stane stands up and up stage for Antonella.

"Why wasn't you there?" Piper asked rolling her eyes. "You don't even know me why are you judging for?" Antonella asked to Piper who was just quiet. "Don't say nothing you can't answer then." Antonella said to Piper.

"Thank you, Colonel." Obadiah said. "Thanks for the save." James whispered to Obadiah who nodded and took the award from James. "This is beautiful. Thank you. Thank you all very much. This is wonderful." Obadiah said as it went to a guy clapping along with some other people.

"He is acting like he won it through." Annabeth said as the demigods agreed.

Obadiah stares at the award before talking again. "Well, I'm not Toni Stark." Obadiah said as people chuckle and laughed at that. "But if I were Toni, I would tell you how honored I feel and what a joy it is to receive this very prestigious award. Toni, you know...The best thing about Toni is also the worst thing. She's always working." Obadiah said.

"Toni?" Natasha asked confused. "I have a lot of nicknames but he likes to call me Toni even through I hate him I like the nickname and other people nicknames." Antonella said as she remembers the other night between her and Thor.

The screen went to Antonella I think rolling a dice or something. "Work it!" Antonella said as she turned to a man and bumped her head on his shoulder. "Come on!" Antonella said as people were still clapping for her. She then looked at a girl and flirted until another one came.