Him and Nebula had hobbled on the path to earth. He had a hole in his side and Nebula had spasms that she explained were from torture under Thanos.
No one knew about what had happened. The world was in chaos and they were looking to the Avengers, old and new, to help them understand and see what to do next. Tony couldn't help but be angry. This is what he had been warning the world, his friends, his teams, everyone. He was ignored and told to grow up.
Now he had lost almost everyone.
"Oh my god, Tony you're alive. My god, Tony." His longest best friend broke down at his voice. Tony felt utter relief. Now if only he could get to Pepper to tell her he was sorry. To speak with May about her boy. . . about Peter.
"Pepper?" He asked.
He felt his heart breaking further at the silence.
"The kid?" was all Rhodey said back and he too responded with silence.
He suddenly heard rustling and curse words as all of a sudden the call became a video as the connection became solid. He was greeted by one of the beings from some of the photographs lying around the ship that Star Lord had.
He was also greeted by the people he had secretly kept track of. This is what was left of the defense force for Earth. They had military and Wikandan maybe, but that was it.
"Where is my crew?"
He zoomed in on the overgrown racoon. He straightened himself and in return the being's shoulders fell.
"I am sorry." Was all he could manage as he remembered their deaths. "Me and Nebula" He indicated to the subdued cyborg behind him. "We were the only ones to make it. We tried to stop him, but our plans were ruined and with Vis- the other stone, we were overwhelmed."
The being nodded and walked away from the room.
"So what do we do, Tony?" Rogers asked, the man was also tired and beaten. Deaths of so many weighed on them.
He quickly broadcasted this to the whole world. They need to get together and band as one to take this situation by the horns. Soon every major military player in the world popped up around them in small screens or were linked in. Including one Theodore Ross.
"This what we will do" Silence reigned at those words. He heard small feedback of translators in the background. They had all been awaiting.
"Avenge. That's what we are going to do. I am not saying this is easy, but understand that this was an act of WAR. Thanos believes him to be our god. A ruler. I refuse to be under the control. I am asking you to stand with me. Avenge with me!" He commanded. "I am calling for every enhanced being, hero, vigilante, soldier, people, everyone that can and is willing. To stand with me. We will not be victims. We will be Avengers." He snarled with anger in his voice. They would gather allies and enemies of Thanos and go to war.
Because like he told Loki so many years ago:
Maybe your army comes and maybe it's too much for us, but it's all on you. Because if we can't protect Earth, you can be damned well sure we'll Avenge it!
A/N: I wasn't prepared! I don't think anyone was. Here was my little addition. I plan (whether or not it may happen) some Black Panther and Inifinity War dabbles and fics. We shall see if I can get out of this rut.