Iron Heart (Stony FanFic)

Chapter 3

"What the hell J???!!!"

My big, beautiful, expensive, soundproof wall that I spent so much time on making it perfect, laid on the floor. Mocking me.

" Sir it was Mr. Rogers unfortunately. Going back to the footage it seems that he woke up and panicked about being stuck in there. He seemed disoriented."

It struck me as odd til I remember he did the same thing when he first woke up from being stuck in that ice. Stupid stupid stupid. Now I am paying the consequence of a broken wall and a freaked out Steve.

" Is he still in the tower?"

" I'm afraid not sir. I tried calling out to Mr. Rogers but he ignored my calls and started mumbling profound words. I did hear him say he was going into town."

Great he must be still out of it if he is cussing because good old Cap doesn't use such language. But maybe he isn't because he walked out the tower no problem so.....

" J send out one of the suits to see if you can find him and report back when he comes in."

"As you wish."

I nodded and gave a small smile of approval. Looking at my surroundings I guess it was time to give up and have the bots clean up the mess. I sighed deeply and walked back to the elevator with my now cold coffee. With one last turn before the doors closed I saw Mark 39 make its way out.

Now in my room, I reached into my pocket to check the status on Mark 39, even though he just left, he's fast. Still no sign of Steve yet.

What I don't understand is why he would just leave after destroying my wall. I can always fix it no problem and I won't kill him for it.

Why leave?

Especially this late.

Why am I worried about him though?

He's Captain America, grandpa can take care of himself being a super soldier and all.

Shaking my head of all thoughts of Steve I walked over to my liquor closet. And yes I have a liquor closet in my room, not even a question. I grabbed a bottle of rum and took a swig. Groaning slightly as it burned my throat I got to work drawing up plans for my new projects before I passed out.

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" Oh look it's my failure of a son, Anthony."

" Howard?" what is my dad doing here?

" Don't dare call me by my name. It's sir to you. So you think just because you made these iron suits that I would acknowledge you. Ha you wish. You're just a pain in my side."

I don't need to hear this anymore. I need to get out.

By turning all around though, I realize that it's dark and it seems like there is no exit. All there is in this space is me in my suit and Howard.

" What you don't have a voice box for that tin can. Once a failure always a failure."

" I am not a failure."

" Please. If you weren't then the world would be in peace. Ha I can't stand to look at you anymore."

He lifted his foot and kicked me down. Except I never stopped and I was there in that wormhole once more. Falling to my death.

My body dropping at a uncontrollable speed. My father staring at me with an evil smirk from the top. I'm finally able to scream.

"Sir"

Huh

"Sir wake up."

I opened my eyes and realized I was sleeping on my desk, which is now covered in my sweat.

Gross.

"Jarvis what time is it?"

" Midday sir. Precisely 12:30."

Jeez I knocked out that long l, I'm surprised.

I should probably get this sweaty tablet down to the lab so it can be restored. But first let me get some coffee.

I take a three minute shower and then shuffle my way to the elevator and groaning at how slow it seems even though it's quite fast.

Everything is slow when I don't have my coffee.

Shuffling into the kitchen I am greeted by Thor.

"Anthony!!!! Where have you been?"

" Thor stop yelling please."

"Forgive me Anthony. I give you my word I will stop the raised voice."

I shook my head," you gave me your word a week ago, you Ass-gardian."

He gave me one of his cheeky grins and walked out. I'm not even sure I need the coffee now but I want it. I brewed the pot on headed down to the lab.

Ready for today's work I stepped in without looking around which was a mistake.

" Tony."

I jumped and almost threw the coffee pot til I saw who it was.

" What the hell Steve? What are you even doing down here? You trying to make my arc reactor explode?"

His eyes widened and he shook he his head," God no, I just wanted to apologize."

" For what?"

"The wall."

Shit I totally forgot about that. I looked in that direction and the wall was fixed. I turned to him with raised brows.

"Wow you fixed it. Thanks. Totally forgot about it."

" Yeah I don't know what came over me. Umm I will see you around the tower hopefully. You're welcome," he said walking out confused.

Maybe because I was actually nice he doesn't know what to do.

Oh well.