Hey so I am here with a new story. A little different than what I have written. I have been re watching some of the marvel movies and have some ideas that I wanted to write out. I have been becoming very comfortable with this platform and anyway I hope you enjoy. Please let me know what you think.
"Mr. Stark, we need to talk to you about the possibility of sharing more than just the war machine suit. There are real dangers out there in this world that people do not understand. You know that first hand." Says the man at the end of the conference table.
The large conference room is open and bright, in the center is the conference table with many members from congress and some machine manufacturing companies. At one end of the table sits Tony, Pepper, and Rhodey. They all just look at the faces looking back at them.
Tony leans forward and takes off his glasses. "The world has changed yes, there are dangers like in New York and like what I faced with the Manderin. But, giving this technology to others creates a new set of dangers. Rhodey here takes care of the war machine suit for the U.S government and Pepper handles the company that I run. Three people having access to the suits is more than enough."
Tony then leans back in his chair. Some of the men nod in agreement of his speech others shake their head in disapproval.
"I am sorry mister Stark but that is simply not good enough. You can't just expect up to sit back and allow you to parade in the sky with your technology you keep between the three of you."
"I am sorry and you are?" Tony asks.
"Michael, I run Hammer industries under Justin." Michael says.
Both Pepper and Tony look at each other in slight concern. They had both forgotten that Justin had been released and handed the company over to his business partner.
"Well Michael, Mr. Stark here has made quite the gesture forward with the Avengers and allowing the war machine suit to be used for protection as well. Giving a new face to the people so they see they are protected." Pepper says shuffling some papers together getting ready to end the meeting.
"You see Miss Potts, I don't think it is a gesture at all. Hammer industries believes that the schematics for the suits should be shared, but I think you just need a push in the right direction." Michael says.
Pepper looks over to Tony who is not breaking eye contact with Michael. "Okay well I think this meeting is done for the day." Rhodey says.
Pepper and Tony nod in agreement, all three of them head out trying not to get caught up with Michael. They board on to the privet jet and head towards the house in Dubai.
"I think this party will be killer, we haven't had one in Dubai in a few years." Tony says sitting across from his girlfriend. He loved how focused she was when planning one of his parties. Having to go through the catering list, checking all the drinks and food there would be, and finally the guest list. There were always so many people that would show up to these parties.
"Hey Pep, how about tonight we take it easy. Don't stress to much let's just let tonight be about us and having fun." Tony says putting his hand on top of her paperwork. She nods at him and proceeds to lean back and shut her eyes for a while.
Tony can't sleep on the plane ride over. How could he? All that was on his mind was his debate between him and Michael.
At Hammer industries
"There's my company man. How did the meeting go?" Justin asks putting an arm around Michael as he walked through the door.
"Not good, he won't release the schematics of the suits so there is no way we can have them function the way his does." Michael says taking a seat in his office. Justin sits across from him on the other side of the desk crossing his legs and leaning into the right arm of the chair.
"You know, you are right though. Before you left you said he might need a push in the right direction. I might know a way." Hammer pulls out a magazine from under a few papers showing Tony and Pepper on the front page. "So according to this he and the former CEO are together. He is always very strong when she is by his side so why don't we see how he does when we remove her from his arm."
"That is a good idea, that might be the incentive he needs. But how? She would be well protected at his Malibu house and at Stark industries." Michael says thumbing through the magazine.
"As it just so happens Tony is throwing his New year's eve party in Dubai this year. He has a house there and there might be enough people there to slip in and grab her. I have a caterer on the staff that would be able to help with getting the job done." Justin says
"Well then let's get going. I would hate to be late." Michaels says gathering a few papers into a folder.
Both of them walk out of the office and prepare the jet for take-off.
The house in Dubai
Pepper is franticly running around the house telling each Caterer where they will be for the night. Tony watches he run around in her heels hoping shed doesn't trip and fall in her nice navy-blue dress.
"Hey Pepper, everything will be okay." Tony says grabbing Peppers hand.
"I know I just, I really want everything to be done so I can enjoy myself. I really need to change I have been wearing this since the meeting." Pepper says taking a deep breath, squeezing Tony's hand.
"How about a nice white blouse with black pants. It would be comfortable and very tasteful." Tony says to her. Pepper can't help but crack a smile. Tony always had a way with words.
"Okay well, I am going to get changed since everything down here is done." Pepper says kissing him on the cheek before disappearing up the stairs.
"Tony, guests are starting to arrive." Rhodeys says as people filter in behind him.
"Jarvis cue the music." Tony says, without a second beat the speakers fill up the room with sound.
Tony walks around and shakes hands with a few people until strawberry blonde hair catches his eye. Pepper in her white collard blouse, black pants, and slightly shorter heels.
"You look beautiful miss Potts." Tony says taking her hand. "Thank you mister Stark." Pepper says back to him. They both haven't felt this relaxed in a long time.
"I am going to go get a drink, I will meet in a little while Tony. Happy should be here somewhere, would you find him and give him the staff list. He is taking care of the security detail." Pepper says handing a yellow folder to Tony. He doesn't like being handed things, but Pepper has always been the exception to that rule.
Tony nods and they both walk away from each other. Pepper walks over to one of the caterers and asks him for a small drink. The younger adult walks over to the bar and pours her a drink but before he walks back around the counter he pulls a powder packet from his sleeve and dumps the contents inside the glass and walks it back over to Pepper.
"Thank you." She says as she walks away sipping at it. The Caterer looks over to the corner when Justin, Michael, and one other guy are standing watching Pepper maneuver into the crowd a little bit.
That's where I will stop it for now. Let me know what you think. Should I continue it or should I try something else?