Mending the Broken

Tony Stays at the Mansion with Jarvis and the Mending Begins

Tony and Steve sat there for another few minutes before someone else came along. It was Jarvis and Steve's parents. Tony jumped up almost immediately at seeing Jarvis. It had been so long since he'd seen him. "Jarvis," was all Tony could get out. The older male held his arms out in invitation which Tony gladly took it and threw himself into Jarvis' arms.

Sarah and Joseph Rogers took their son back home. Tony and Jarvis stayed like that for a while.

"I'm so sorry I didn't see this all sooner," Jarvis said.

"Don't." Tony let go, pushing away. "Don't do that."

"What do you say we go home?"

Home. The mansion hadn't been home for Tony in a long time. It had been a long time since Tony could call anywhere home. Maybe things would change. Tony trusted Jarvis. Tony trusted Jarvis with his life, he always had and always will.

Tony was out of class for a few more days before he finally returned. No one said anything, but they kept glancing at him. 'Soon this will all blow over and be forgotten...hopefully...' Tony thought to himself. Everything was fine...well as fine as it could be, until lunch.

"What are you snickering at, Hammer?" Tony asked glaring at Justin.

"Oh nothing," he said looking at Tony with a hateful glance. "Just you."

Tony frowned. Justin passed by their table, Bruce looked like he was about to murder Justin...well now that Tony looked, they all did. "I've about had enough with you," Natasha said through gritted teeth. She made a move to get up but Tony stopped her, grabbing her arm.

"H-he's not worth it Tasha," Tony said his tone clearly stating that it was bothering him too, but nonetheless, Natasha sat back down. Tony, who still had the loose hold on Natasha's arm, let go.

"Get out of my sight before no one can hold me back," Natasha spat to Justin.

"And leave Tony alone," Bucky said. Justin bared his teeth, but walked away.

"You don't have to do that, you know..." Tony started. Almost immediately there were protests.

"Yes we do. You are our friend, and we protect each other," Steve said.

"Yes, котенок. Listen to Steve over there, because he's right." Tony gave them a small, yet genuine smile.

"Thanks guys," Tony said. There were smiles in return. Genuine, real, happy smiles.

Tony was thankful that he had Mrs. Hill's class next. Their usual friendly banter was heavily missed by the dark haired teen.

"Good afternoon class."

There was a chorus of 'good afternoon's' Tony let himself drift as she went on with notes and then into the assignment. Only tuning back in to write something down or work out an answer. He was unusually quiet all class. Finally, the bell rang. Tony packed up his things and walked out with Clint and Sam. The three of them met up with the rest of the group. Tony spotted Jarvis' car and bade them goodbye for the day.

"How was your day, young sir?" Jarvis asked as Tony slid into the front seat.

"It could have been better..," Tony said softly. Jarvis knew better than to ask what happened, the teen's tone told him that Tony didn't want to talk about it.

Once Tony and Jarvis arrived back at the mansion, Tony was hesitant to step in. He had stayed with the Rogers, and then he was at the hospital, he went straight from the hospital after he was released, and then went to the courthouse. He hadn't actually stepped foot in the mansion since Howard kicked him out. Though, the teen pushed past his fear and passed the threshold and into the house.