Yay I'm finally starting my third IMAA story. I was going to write it Monday but then I was like nah let me save it for Friday so it can go into the weekend…also I've been busy which is a shock considering its Summer and I'm not supposed to be busy. Well enough of my talking. Let's just get to that story. Right? Well Enjoy.

MethodToMadness

Chapter One: Please Daddy?

"Daddy, are you sure you can't get me a loan or something? I'm sure the President will lend you a couple grand for the poor." Pepper whined into her phone as she slumped in her seat on the train she was currently on. She received strange looks from strangers in response to her strange request, but she paid the looks no mind as she waited for her father's response. Mr. Potts was currently in Washington DC acting as the new director to the Federal PI segment of the FBI. The president himself had chosen Pepper's father for the job just as Pepper had graduated high school.

It was convenient that her father would be leaving New York just as she was leaving for college. Surprisingly, once junior year had rolled around for Pepper the idea of college had finally set in and she began to apply herself having all nighters with dozens of cups of sodas and going into more extracurricular activities such as FBI and CIA training that her father had recommended she take up during her sophomore summer.

After she had done so much she managed to get scholarships from some of the best schools such as William Paterson, Montclair State, Yale, NYU, and Princeton. The ginger haired girl had stuck to Princeton due to the fact that they had the best offer; however this set a standard for her that she had to meet every year in order to receive another scholarship to continue her education…which is what led her to begging her father for money.

Pepper had managed to keep up her grades for three scholarships but she had a slip up in her junior year of college causing the money flow to cease which meant she would actually have to pay for school. However her father was not willing enough to give over a hundred thousand dollars for her to probably slip up again so he recommended she raise the money herself by getting a forsaken job. She was twenty-one now so she needed to get some work ethic.

However Pepper was not exactly ecstatic about the idea; heck she wasn't even all for going back to Princeton. Although her career choice required a degree so it was inevitable to escape school or paying for it for that matter.

This was why she was on her way back into New York; to find a job and…she got kicked out of her dorm. As she got on that train earlier that morning she was actually a little excited and terrified at the same time. It had been three years since she had been to New York for more than a few hours and memories began to flood her mind. First thing that came to mind was her adventures with her two best friends, James Rhodes and Tony Stark. Separating from Team Iron Man was the hardest thing she had ever done.

A small smile would always creep its way to her lips as she would reminisce on the moments she shared with those two boys. Looking back she couldn't believe some of the things that had transpired or how hyper she was, however like her crush on Tony her hyperactivity began to wither…as long as she didn't come in contact with soda. Now she was an adult who was on her way to receiving a degree, a FBI member (in training), and her body was registered as a dangerous weapon, which she was very proud of.

"Pepper, you know I can't ask the president for money." Mr. Potts deadpanned from the other end of the line. Pepper let out a childish whine as she slumped further in her seat. Usually he would submit after a few minutes of her childish whining, however it was less effective over a phone, she came to realize.

"But why? He's just the president." Pepper retorted dragging out her words in an annoying manner. People continued to stare at her strangely and she even received a few glares but she still paid those people no mind. Looks had never gotten to her and never would.

"No Pepper."

"Aw c'mon; just sneak into the treasury and take a few gold bars. They'll never know they were missing." Pepper coaxed receiving a gasp from an elderly woman who was sitting not that far off. Mr. Potts chuckled in response to her idea before giving a low 'no'. "Daddy…." She whined.

Pepper really didn't care if she was sounding childish or annoying because she was still her daddy's little girl. It didn't matter that she was a grown adult because she was a child at heart. She was also Daddy's little princess who hates to earn her own money.

"Pepper my first and final answer is no. You have to do this on your own." Mr. Potts said firmly. Pepper rolled her hazel eyes as she leaned forward letting her elbows rest on her knees.

"Yea, but where am I supposed to live?" She retorted dryly.

"You mean to tell me you didn't find anywhere to live yet?" He said in a monotone. Pepper shook her head, as if he could see her before muttering a no. Mr. Potts let out an exasperated sigh and Pepper could just see him leaning back in a chair, pinching the bridge of his nose in aggravation. "What about a friend?"

"What friends?" Pepper muttered as she hunched her shoulders.

"What about Tori?" He inquired.

"She moved to New Hampshire." Pepper retorted almost automatically.

"Rhodey?"

"He's married to Tori; where do you think he is?" Pepper snorted rolling her eyes once again. She heard her father give a sheepish laugh on the other end of the line.

"Um…" Mr. Potts trailed off. Pepper waited expectantly with an eyebrow quirked and a bored gaze locked on her converse clad feet. "Aha!" He laughed

"Wha?" Pepper droned a she lifted herself from her hunched over position. She leaned back in her seat and crossed her legs as she waited for her father to stop laughing. "What!?" She said more sternly as her eyes narrowed into a glare.

"What about Tony? You guys were best friends, weren't you?" Mr. Potts tried. Pepper's brow furrowed as she nervously ran a hand through her now chin length ginger hair, completely disheveling it in the process.

"Yea…b-but Tony and I haven't spoken since high school. He's way too busy with Stark international." Pepper said truthfully because of course she had tried to contact Tony, but she never got through. In the end she managed to keep close contact with Rhodey and Tori who just got married a month ago after three years of dating. Although she and Rhodey have never been the best of friends they were now closer than ever and Tori had always been a friend of Pepper's.

"Don't you think this is a good chance to reconnect?" Mr. Potts pressed. Pepper pursed her lips as she considered the idea. Pepper would never pass up the opportunity to see Tony, but she wasn't even sure that was possible considering his busy schedule as CEO of multibillion international company…although if she could he could help her in her little financial issue she'd be set. He was a billionaire after all so a hundred grand was pocket change to him.

"Uh…yea I'll pay him a visit then." Pepper finally sighed.

"Good, give me a call after you do." Mr. Potts said simply before the line went dead. This didn't become apparent to Pepper until she had said hello about seven times. With a sigh she tucked the phone into the pocket of her black skinny jeans and relaxed in her seat.

Out the window of the train Pepper could see New York City coming into view, but one particular building stood out now more than ever. The futuristic structure of Stark Tower seemed to be her focus as the train continued into the city and she released a shaky sigh. Visiting Tony with the need of a place to stay was the last thing on her mind, but did she really have a choice when she was broke?

"This will be interesting…" Pepper muttered to herself before a small smile came to her lips.

First chapter is really not all that eventful but it sets up the story so what does it matter? Well it should but yea whatever. I just need reviews that tell me what you people think. Is it a good idea? Bad idea? Completely redonkulous idea? It's your opinion I'm asking for so press that green and gray button. PLEASE.

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