Chapter 16
Tony listened to Carol and came clean to everyone.
They weren’t angry at him for keeping it from them and everyone was determined to help him. Friday, Vision and Jocasta even reprogramed BARF and tired to help him that way.
And it worked. He is getting better, he even finally went outside the house.
He still has nightmares and sometimes Friday stays with him over night. One night even Hope stayed with him.
Tony also met with Hank Pym. They never were close. Hank always saw Howard when he looked at Tony, but even he had to admit that Tony isn’t his Father.
Hank isn’t heartless.
He felt for Stark when the news from Siberia came out. Maria and even Howard didn’t deserve that kind of fate.
Hank was furious at Scott for taking Ant-Man Suit without a word and revealed it to public.
That asshole didn’t even know what they were fighting about and went because of his hero worship of Captain America.
And it got him to prison and later, house arrest.
And Hank and his Daughter were forced on a run. Their work on finding Janet was postponed for months.
It would take years on a run to gather everything needed. Luckily Nick Fury is a man of his word and managed to clear their name.
And Stark… No… Tony.
He was also eager to help them.
Hank honestly forgot, how close Janet and Tony were when he was still a child. And with his help things were quickly moving forward.
Hank and Tony both suspect it will probably take only few month till Quantum Tunnel is fully operational.
Hank also helped Tony with upgrades on his youngest AI Jocasta.
As he was working with him on her code he remembered Janet’s words about the man beside him.
“Tony is unique Hank. He will change the word Hank.”
Hank smiles to himself “He surely did”
Tony is working on his newest suit. Mark 50 or Bleeding Edge. It’s still in very early development but with Hank’s help and his PYM particles.
Tony still can’t believe Hank gave it to him.
This Suit will be the most powerful he ever made. Stronger then even Mark 44 The Hulkbuster.
That reminds him.. He should check up on Veronica, he didn’t talk with her for some time.
Unlike Friday, Jocasta and Karen who like to talk shit behind his back!
The design of the suit is almost the same like that one of Mark 49 or Black and Yellow. Just Instead of Black, it will return to his classic Hot Red color.
Friday also made new suit but there are only small design changes.
His psychical problems are better… He is actually more worried for Carol then himself right now…
Carol became some sort of a rock in his life. She supported him when he needed it and asked for nothing in return.
They have a lot in common. They like the same music and have similar taste in food and movies.
What worries him is that Carol got a few days back a message about passing of Maria Rambeau.
Carol’s best friend from before she gained her powers.
Tony doesn’t even want to think about how she must feel… He freshly remembers what he felt when Rhodey crashed in Germany.
If Rhodey died that day… He doesn’t know what he would do.
Carol didn’t even go to funeral, she just locked herself in her room and stayed there for a whole day.
Ever since then she is… distant. She doesn’t talk much and keeps everything to herself.
Friday and Vision both tried to talk to her. Nothing helped. Tony decided to gave her time to grieve but that was days ago.
He puts the tools on his desk and walks upstairs.
Friday, Vision and Carol are all in living room.
Vision is siting on a a couch while Friday is lying on her back, her feet resting on Vision’s lap.
Carol is next to them on another couch, also lying but instead of watching TV like rest of them she is reading a book.
Tony marches up to her and takes the book from her hands making her look at him with raised eyebrow
“What-“
“Get ready. We are going out”
“Out where?”
“Out there.” Tony points behind him, at the doors
Carol thinks about it and shrugs thinking to herself “why not”. They both make their way outside leaving confused Vision and Friday behind.
“This was your idea?” Carol asks as she sits beside Tony inside a large Nightclub.
“Yep. I figured we both need to relax a little bit”
“You know we can’t get drunk, right?” Carol says while eying the drinks before them
Tony smirks making Carol raise an eyebrow
“We can’t get drunk by Alcohol made on Earth. Luckily for us… I know a Norse God”
Tony pulls out two vials and pours them into their drinks
“Cheers Care” he says cheerfully
Carol roles her eyes “Cheers Eddy”
Drinking Asgardian alcohol maybe wasn’t the best idea…
Carol and Tony return home, both giggling, early in the morning.
“Did you see his face when I blasted his drink out of his hand?” Carol asks while giggling
“I did. It was hilarious” Tony answers while also laughing
They continue to laugh and giggle before they reach Carol’s room. Carol opens the door, but then turns to Tony and their faces are… really close.
Tony smiles and goes to say something but Carol interrupts him by crashing her lips into his. It doesn’t even take a millisecond for him to kiss her back.
Tony pushes her against the wall as they continue to make out and his hands travel from her waist to her ass and she jumps, wrapping her legs around his torso.
They stumble inside the room and close the doors behind them. Enjoying their night.