Disclaimer: I don't own anything Marvel, only this plotline. - A/N :Yeah, well...I wanted to tackle something entirely different.
A/N: First things first:
I'm not a comc book fan, since in my country they're sooo hard to get to, but I know a little. That said, I'm gonna focus on the movie(s) verse that has been set up.
I've fiddled a bit with the timeline and such so forgive any illogical time issues, please. They're intentional for this to work.
I'm not a native English speaker so there's bound to be grammar issues. I've read through it several times and will always do so before posting, but please keep in mind that I'm not perfect and let me know if there's any glaring mistakes, please. Aaand, this is my first ever attempt at writing in the Marvel Verse, so hopefully it won't suck monkeyballs - be nice, be constructive so I can better my skills and if that's impossible - do like a banana and split. Okay? Thanksies. Now, let's get this show on the road, I will be hiding in my bunker, shivering with fear and nerves. Enjoy!
1. The Reason
There was a reason that Tony Stark was a mess, he knew that; hell, the entire world knew the reason, but fortunately for him, it wasn't talked about often. At least, not in his presence.
It had been a while since he'd heard her name, the whispers that once followed him wherever he went, subsequently making him even more of a mess, were hushed these days.
He'd allowed himself to not think about it that night, but apparently he was due for another public incident. It had been a while since the last one. Halfway through the evening, he froze when one of the mayor's guests had the audacity to talk about it – about her- where he could hear it.
It was only Pepper and Obie's hands on his shoulders that stopped Tony from verbally reacting and a minute later, he was sitting in the nearest coat-closet, gasping for air and moaning like an injured animal in the grips of his memories.
The pain he exuded tore at his assistant'a heart, who rarely saw this side of her boss. Obadiah Stane had already left to do damage control and prevent any of the incident from reaching the press.
"Tony…" Pepper whispered, crouching awkwardly next to him in her heels. He shook his head, brushing off her comfort and she knew that right now, she couldn't help him. No one could, but the reason for his pain in the first place and that was impossible.
"I'll make sure no one comes near here," Pepper promised and left the devastated and panicking billionaire alone.
Tony closed his eyes harshly, trying to block out everything even as her name rang through his mind like a tornado, twisting everything out in the open with a merciless gush that left nothing hidden.
Darcy…
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TBC...