Gray in the White and Black

"I love you. I need you in my life. I need you in my life. You help me become a better man," he said, leaning back.

"No Tony, you make yourself a better man. You are the best version of you," Pepper replied, her voice holding so much conviction. He could hear a certainty.

"I let those kids down. I let Wanda down."

"Life let those kids down. You have done everything you can to protect them, and that's the man you are That's what makes you great."

Tony turned back to the monitor. He saw Peter as Wanda gave a small smile. Wanda returned the smile back, as she continued to eat her own food. He felt tears filled his eyes while he watched her. "They're the strong ones."

"They are only strong because they have you. Use that strength."

Tony closed his eyes. "How do you know how to make me feel better?"

"I show you who you really are. You're a father Tony Stark. You're a hero. And you're going to help those kids become the best they can be because it's who you are."

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After all Wanda, Peter, Steve, and Tony have gone through, they can finally move on. But it won't be easy.

TW: Talks about torture and non-con.

Started: October 31, 2019
Completed: November 1, 2019

Part 3 (and final part) of The Light At the End of the Tunnel