Welcome back to my OC story! If you haven't read my first fic before this, you might be confused by some points in the story but otherwise this can be read apart from it. Hope you guys enjoy! And a special shout out to My Minion Banana! Hope you like this first chapter! -
I sighed in angry frustration as I watched the idiot of a jockey push my, Tony's, horse too hard on the track. And before the race to boot. He really should have known better! Was his head even screwed on straight?!
I watched them go around for another lap before I couldn't take it anymore. I jerked my phone out of my pocket and rang Tony.
"How much would it cost if I murdered your jockey?!" I asked glaring at said person as I waved him over to come to me.
"Umm," Tony hesitated at the abruptness of the question.
"Never mind I'll just tell him he's fired and will no longer have a career in the horse business, if I have anything to say about it." I huffed. "Idiot! Walk her not run her! Your gonna ruin her!" I yelled as the jockey, Jim or something, doesn't matter, came cantering down.
"Hey baby, you okay?" Tony asked worriedly. When I didn't answer just breathed heavily in anger, he continued to speak soothingly. "You do whatever you need to, baby. Just don't… don't cause too much of a law suit, okay. As fun as that would be to watch, I don't think it would be good for Peter. Just keep that in mind before you do anything rash, please."
I sighed taking a deep breath to calm myself down. "Of course, of course. You're right, you're right. Thank you, Tony." I said sincerely.
His chuckled echoed pleasantly through the phone. "Anytime baby, now go kick some ass."
I chuckled. "Will do, see you two later."
I hung up and turned to face the 'boy' before me.
My anger returned almost at full force, were it not for Tony's words whispering in the back of my head. 'Think of Peter. Think of Peter.' I thought to myself.
"Get. Off. The. Horse." I bit out, trying to control my breathing.
"What?!" The jockey yelped in shock. I won't bother remembering his name, wouldn't want to take up valuable space in my memory.
"Get. Off." I repeated a bit louder.
He got off with a huff. "What's this all about? I've got a race to win."
"No, you don't. You're fired." I stated taking the reins from him.
"What?! You can't do that!" He spluttered.
"Can, just did. Now get out of my sight before I get security." I barked.
He looked like he was going to argue more but stopped when I glared at him. He walked off with a huff, throwing his hands in the air. Good riddance.
"Janet!" I barked for my assistant, she came running to my side in an instant. "Get my helmet and my silks. And tell the announcer that the rider for Tony Stark's racehorse has just changed." I ordered guiding the chestnut mare towards the cooling racks.
"Yes ma'am, right away." Janet replied before running off in to do what I asked.
That's why I liked Janet, quick on her feet and asked little to no questions.
Tony
"Folks there seems to be a slight change in the lineup." The announcer declared through the speakers. "It seems that the Jockey for Stark Industries' Lucky Lady, James Dean, has been replaced by his predecessor Elynea Brown. Isn't that odd, Ben?"
"That is odd Bill, for those who don't know. Elynea Brown was Stark's pervious jockey before she retired, and became the coach and trainer for Starks' team, to raise her godson…"
The two announcers continued to discuss Elynea's life, as known by the public, and their theories to why she had replaced his current jockey but Tony wasn't listening.
"Is Ellie racing?" Peter asked looking over at Tony from his seat.
"Yep." Tony answered.
"Awesome." Peter said gazing down on the track trying to spot his guardian.
"She's just over there, Peter. See her?" He asked pointing her out, as he leaned down to eye level with Peter.
"I see her! I see her!" Peter said excitedly as he spotted her, bouncing in place in his seat.
Tony chuckled at him never taking his eyes off his girlfriend. She looked quite fetching in her jockey outfit as she sat proudly on top of the tall thoroughbred. Sexy even. He was going to enjoy peeling those off of her tonight.
"And they're in the gate." The announcer said cutting through Tony's train of thought. Peter grabbed his binoculars in excitement as he watched the race begin to start.
Tony held his breath as he waited for the bell to ring.
! Ding!
"And there off!" The announcer stated as the gates flew opened and the horses zoomed out. The rest of his words were fast and incomprehensible as Tony watched the race begin.
It truly was a magnificent sight to watch. Tony could really see what Elynea loved about this. Through his specially modified binoculars he was able to track her every movement as soon as she left the gate. He didn't want to miss a thing.
She and the horse moved as one as they raced around the track. They passed racer after racer as they went around. Charging forward they made their way to the front of the pack.
Through the lenses he could tell that she was pacing her horse until they were in the clear. It was one of her favorite tactics. As they came around the second bend she made her move and let the filly go free. Tony didn't think he'd ever seen anything on four legs move so fast.
"I think she's going to win." Peter whispered edging further off his seat as he watched intently.
Tony couldn't answer him as he watched on the edge of his seat as they neared the finish line…
She won! Both Tony and Peter jumped up in excitement and a loud shout of joy as she crossed, raising her fist in the air in victory.
"Yes! I knew it! I knew it!" Peter cheered at the top of his lungs. "Let's go down and see her!"
"Alright bud, let's go." Tony agreed taking his hand as he lead him down to the winner's circle, the big smile never leaving his face.
Elynea
"Hey, you two." I greeted as Tony and Peter came over to me. "Wanna come on up Petey?" I asked, still sitting on top of Lucky Lady.
"Yeah!" Peter answered enthusiastically.
"Alright, up you go." Tony grunted as he lifted Peter up onto the saddle in front of me.
"Wow! This is so high!" Peter said as he sat up, looking around the ring at the many reporters surrounding it.
"That's the best part." I said laughing as I wrapped one arm around his waist and the other keeping my grip on the reins.
"Great race. Best I've ever seen." Tony complemented taking a hold of the reins, just under the bit, to give me more stability.
"And just how many races have you seen?" I teased looking down at him.
He just smirked in response.
"Do you want to ride around the track a bit Peter?" I asked as soon as the reporters had gotten their pictures.
"Yeah!" Peter said excitedly.
"Go have fun you two." Tony said as he released his grip on the reins.
"We'll be just a minute." I promised nudging Lady forward towards the track. She could do with a lap or two before going to the stalls to rest.
"That was a great race, Ellie." Peter complemented as we started walking slowly down the track.
"Yeah, you enjoy watching it?" I asked steering Lady around the corner.
"I always enjoyed watching you race, I'm sad that you can't do it anymore because of me." He admitted softly. I couldn't see the frown on his face but I knew it was there.
"Hey, don't say that Peter. I made the choice to take you in and take a break of racing." I scolded lightly nudging his shoulder. "I could have easily given you over to your Aunt and Uncle but I didn't because I wanted to take care of you myself. Never forget that I love you Peter. I'll never regret taking you in."
"I love you too Mo… Ellie." Peter responded.
I stared at the back of his head as he corrected himself but didn't push him on it. In relive silence I guided Lady down to the stables as we finished another lap.
"You guys enjoy your ride?" Tony asked as he met us in the barn. Happy close behind him.
"Great race Elynea." Happy congratulated as we hoped down to the ground.
"Thanks Happy, would you mind taking Peter to see the horses in the paddock? I said that he could and I've got to wash down Lady." I asked guiding her into one of the cleaning stalls.
"Sure, come on Peter." Happy agreed, catching on immediately that I wanted to be alone with Tony, as he led Peter out of the barn.
"Peter almost said it again. Should I say something to him, Tony? Or just let him come to me, it's been two months since the first time." I ranted worriedly as I busied myself by untacking Lady.
"He almost called you mom again?" Tony asked softly, leaning against the side of the stall door.
"Yeah." I muttered taking the bridle off and slipped a halter over her head.
"You should talk to him Elynea, you're not trying to replace his parents but you have become his parent. And I think he wants to acknowledge that but he's worried about your reaction." Tony encouraged.
"Have I given him any reason to worry about that?" I asked looking up at him.
"No, but he is just an eight-year-old kid, almost nine now. No matter how smart he is, he's just a kid." Tony soothed coming over to kiss my forehead.
"You've gotten pretty good at these peep talks." I chuckled leaning against him.
"Are you saying that I was bad at them before?" Tony teased burying his nose into my hair as his arms came around my shoulders once again.
"No, I'm just saying… hey watch those hands." I yelped as his hands began to slide down my back to my rear.
"Can't help it, you look damn sexy in my colors." Tony said huskily making my knees weak.
"Not in the barn Tony." I scolded, more like whined, as I pushed him gently away.
"But baby…" Tony whined backing away, pouting.
"Later." I promised, giving him a look that told him that I would make due on that promise. So, he watched silently as I cleaned Lady without a word of complaint.
Later that night I kept my end of my promise and as we laid curled into each other in the afterglow I hoped that this was how everyday would end for the rest of our lives.
But as it would turn out I would not be so lucky. Something was coming, not world shattering, but in the back of my mind I knew that I had forgotten something very important.
Foreshadowing is strong with this one. *Darth Vader breathing noises*
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