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It’s been a year since I quit the New Avengers. A year since my fight with my friend, Unity Rogers. A year since the end. For months, I had paced my room’s floor, debating on whether or not it was a good idea to leave. My mind couldn’t leave the training room from that day. What had I done that been so wrong?! Oh that’s right. According to Miss Star Spangled Spandex, I had complete control over my mind when I had attacked my whole tea, nearly killing them. But I didn’t. That’s the thing. Will she listen to me though? No. She’s too stubborn.
If you do not remember from my past ‘journal’ or whatever you want to call it, I am Shadow Stark. Blood daughter of THE Tony Stark. As in Tony Stark the billionaire and former weapons manufacturer. As in, Tony Stark, the Iron Man. I am the one and only, Shadow Renee Stark. I too have the intelligence, all be it, I’m more intelligent than he in some areas. I also have the ever renowned Arc Reactor in my chest. Cursed heart failure is what caused me to get it.
I am an only child, with a single parent. My mom died not more than a year ago and it took a heavy toll on my family. Especially dad. He drank some and yelled some. There were some occasions he tried to kill me and then he slapped me. Not a light little slap like those ones your friends give you when they’re having fun with you. No, nothing like that. It was a hard, full force slap. I felt it for a while. My ‘uncle’ had seen him do it, and he was not happy. Dad did apologize a few days later after I had a few… near death incidences. We are slowly rebinding our formerly tenuous bond.
The rain poured outside of my large window, all the while, it seemed like an endless thunder rolled throughout the sky like the sound of a rampaging hulk. Rain streaked down the window, leaving their trails as if to try to get you to hold onto a memory of a past that was supposed to be wonderful. But the memory is only faint and lasts until the hateful sun beats down on it, drying it up, taking it away. I stood there, looking out at the world. The sky was grey, tinted with an even darker shade of grey around the edges. It looked as if they were holding back even more rain than it was already pouring. My forehead rested against the cool window. My life was boring at the moment. Summer was almost over and I was to head back to school in three weeks, but what am I supposed to do in three weeks?!
There was a knock on my door, before I could answer, dad came in. He walked up to me and placed his hands on my shoulders in the comforting way dads do. “Hey Shadow.”
“Hey dad.” I replied, not really excited for the news. It was probably going to be bad news like Thor and Airy are here. Not that that’s a bad thing. I mean, yes Airy is like my sister but I haven’t been in the mood to see her for a long time. For me a long time is a year. I haven’t seen any of the New Avengers in a year. I had no problem with that. Less drama in my life.
There was a moment of silence between us as we watched the lighting off in the distance. As it flashed, I remembered the flashes of the fight between Unity and I. A white throwing star came at my head. My repulsors firing at her head. Unity’s angry glare that could penetrate a wall. Airy coming in and silencing the physical fighting, but not the verbal…
I turned away from the window, not wanting to think anymore. Why are these still in my head?! It’s been more than a year. I should be over it by now.
“Are you going to bring her out soon?” Dad asked, still looking outside the window.
I eyed him. I knew what he was talking about. I’m just not sure if I’m ready. I haven’t brought that thing out since last year after I left. Slowly, I shook my head. “No… not yet. I’m not ready yet.”
Dad took me by the shoulders and looked me in the eye. “I am and so is the world. I need a partner out there. Rodey is busy with the air force so I need you out there with me.”
I nodded. “I understand dad. I’ll think.”
He smiled a little and gave me a hug. “Thanks Shadow,” he kissed my forehead and left.
I just stood there for a bit, thinking. If I brought Iron Girl back, then I might be able to busy myself for a while. But then, Unity and Airy or even worse, Nick Fury might see me because the press will be all over me. Just ignore the press and say no. Simple solution… I turned slightly, facing the side of my room. I looked outside the window with a decision in mind. Iron Girl is coming back.
the long awaited second book to Iron Girl is up! I hope you are all just as excited as i am! I shall enjoy typing more to this one. I promise I will update all the others too! I know i'm slacking, just bear with me people! lol I luvers u all! Comment/Vote/Fan- Ember13 (em,emmy)
