Stark 'Dopted

Chapter 7- New Year, New start

-January 1st, 2001 1:05 AM-

It was now New Years day, and we were celebrating while watching "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years" special on TV. I had wanted to bring in the New Year in New York and possibly catch a look at some of the celebrities walking through Manhattan, But dad was throwing a party at the Tower and we had to go to Malibu and stay for a while.

I'm not complaining, I love it in Malibu. But I would of liked to spend it with my friends rather then with Happy and Pepper. 

"Happy New Years!" Pepper shouted as she poured me a glass of Apple juice in a wine glass and sat down next to me, She wrapped her arm around my shoulder and hugged me. I looked up at her and gave her a half smile before hugging her back. "Cheer up, We're in the warm. If we were in Manhattan right now, We would be bugged constantly by people asking if they could use our bathroom." She had a point. For many years people would ask continuously if they could use the tower bathrooms and it had become a daily routine, Especially on Holidays and Weekends. 

"Happy New Years!" I laughed and turned to Happy who was watching the TV intently, hunched over and listening to Madonna sing Ray of Light. People on the streets had cleared out but some stayed in hopes of catching the attention of someone important or were still kissing their lovers. "Happy New Year, Kid." He said looking back at me. 

"It's a beautiful New Years morning here in New York, And we're glad to have spent it with you."

I stood up, Stretching, and then picked up my glass and taking it to the kitchen and dumping it.

I walked into the living room and yawned "I'm going to bed. Night guys." I scratched the back of my head before heading up the stair case and down the long corridor. "Uh...JARVIS? Little help?" I had forgotten where my room was. I could easily navigate around the tower and find it in no time, But this was different. I barely came here anymore.

"Down the hall, Last door on the right Miss Stark."

"Thanks." I ran down the hall, My hair bouncing with each step, and skidded to a stop when I found my room.I stepped inside and made my way to my dresser to find a pair of pajamas to wear. I pulled out A white tank top and Navy shorts and made my towards the bathroom to change. 

I came back into my room and flung myself on the bed and looked at the ceiling.

My room here was much different from my room in New York. The walls are a light blue and had a white silhouette of a tree with leaves blowing in the wind, The bed was a Vito Storage Queen Platform bed and had a black mink blanket instead of a comforter. The floor was wooden and I could see the ocean go on for miles from where my room was.

I got up, Turned the lights out and ran for my bed. I dove under the sheets and laid there a good while before I fell asleep.

-January 1st, 2001 9:00 AM-

"Wake-y, Wake-y!" I heard someone, Most likely Pepper, say and open up my curtains.

I groaned and pulled the sheet off of me, Looking around my room that was now full of light, "What time is it?" I asked as I got up and started towards my closet. "9:03AM and I got you up early so we can start out the New Year right." She said and walked to my closet to help me choose an outfit. After trying several outfits I decided on a faded peach top with black flecks all across the top, And a black skirt with White flecks on the right side of the Skirt. I wore pair of black flats with it, And Pepper straightened my hair even though it would most likely curl itself again when I stepped out into the heat. 

As we walked down through the busy streets of Malibu, I held Peppers hand so I didn't get lost on the way. There were some teenagers, some in swim-suites, walking around laughing and gossiping. Most of the other people, though, seemed to be dressed in Business looking attire- Pepper included. "Where are we going?" I asked, in a semi-Irritated tone, as we walked past several shops that looked interesting in my perceptive. She looked back down at me and chuckled "You'll see, It's a surprise." I hated those words more than anything. Honestly, I do not like waiting for 'Surprises'. Of course, I know the value of waiting for something, but it doesn't mean I don't get annoyed by the wait.

As we neared more shops, I started to think I saw flashes and clicking sounds nearby but decided to pass it off as my imagination. That's when Pepper began to pick up her pace, her 4 inch heels clacking rhythmically, and she pulled her into A Blockbuster.  My eyes widened at the sight of the, what seemed like, a never ending room of DVD's and VCR tapes. I let out a small "Woah!" as Pepper dragged me towards the counter. I tried to stand on my Tip-Toes and see what the man behind it looked like, and what Pepper was asking for. She thanked the man and we headed back out towards town, again. "What did you get?" I asked anxiously. I was chomping at the bit to know.

She chuckled and handed me a plastic black, rectangular, box that had a unique looking cover taped to it. It was framed with white, and simply stated that it was a DVD in a gold-ish color. The rest was blue and had a drawing of half a movie ticket, reading "Blockbuster" on it. That was it, though. It didn't say anywhere what movie it was. I decided to find out when we returned to the house.

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After I got Pepper to order Pizza, She set up the movie and I changed into something more comfortable. I slid in a pair of gray sweatpants that had been stained a few times, and a plain dark blue T-shirt. I ran back down the hall, sliding when I reached the end. I smelled the Domino's pizza, and even popcorn. "Hurry up, You! The Ads are almost over!" Pepper said from the couch. I giggled and quickly put a piece of Extra Cheesy pizza on a plate and plopped down on the couch. The ads ended and  "Parent trap" begin playing. I smiled widley, as Parent Trap was one of my favorite movies. I curled up on the couch and  began to fall asleep as it continued playing.

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A/N: Oh, Hello! Have I been the worst author, or what?!

I would try and give you an excuse, but it's no excuse! But, Hey, Let me give it a stab.

They last time I posted I said you wouldn't have to wait too long, And I lied. It wasn't planned but I got wrapped up in fandoms, and many other things. 

First, It was the "Doctor who 50th anniversary", then "Thor 2", Then "Time of the Doctor". And that was only the end of 2013! I got busy with homework after that, But once I was free again I had a realitive in the hospital getting surgey, and then it was "Winter Soldier", and then "Oculus", and last but not least "God's not dead". 

But what got me the most, When I had free time? Writers block! I simply could not write this chapter! But I turned on some music, read some books, and Bam! This happened! I may even go do the next chapter now!