This first quote is what Tony says in the IronMan 3 trailer. All credit goes to Marvel for that one. Enjoy! Reviews are appreciated!

Ps, I'm not a doctor. I understand that there is electricity in the human body. When Tony went into the portal though, his electricity amount was doubled. He doesn't know it at first though. This is just a story so bare with me!

"Nothing's been the same since New York. You experience things, and then they're over. I can't sleep, and when I do I have nightmares. Honestly, there's a hundred people who want to kill me. I hope I can protect the one thing I can't live without."

Those words he had spoken to her only yesterday lingered in her mind. Ever since they had gotten back from New York, he was different. He was there physically but mentally he was miles away. Tony was afraid of the twins and her safety and wanted her to go and stay with her Mom for awhile. Pepper refused because she just couldn't leave him. It may sound selfish but he needed her. They had decided though to take their one year old twins, Eliana and Emelia, to her Mother's. Pepper was officially four months pregnant and that added to the stress they were both under. They both loved the new baby on the way but that just made Pepper an easier target for his many enemies.

Pepper walks down the stairway to his workshop barefoot with her pajamas still on. She's wearing pink shorts and a plain white t-shirt. She pulled her hair into a pony tail as she saw him working on his latest suit. Pepper entered her code and walked in.

"Hey." She smiled.

"Hey. I haven't seen you all day. Where were you?"

"Tony, I was in our bed sleeping."

"At two in the afternoon?"

"Do you know what day it is?" Pepper walked over to him and saw the bags under his swollen red eyes.

"Wednesday, right?" Tony rubbed his eyes as he took a sip of black coffee.

"It's Saturday." Pepper frowned. "Tony, you need to rest."

"I wish I could but every time I close my eyes I get nightmares."

Pepper traced the circles under his eyes and said sternly, "You need to see a doctor."

"No doctors, Pep. I'll be fine." He pulled her close and felt the slight bump of their baby boy against him. "He's sure is growing isn't he?"

"Yes he is. Since you won't go see a doctor, I need a favor."

"What is it?"

"Go upstairs and make your daughter go to sleep. I've tried everything but Emma misses you too much. She's going to cry herself hoarse."

Tony chuckled and said, "I'm on it." Tony threw down the wrench in his hand and laid it on a nearby table. He sighs and says, "You know, sometimes I just wish I could do this." He reaches out for the Ironman hand about ten feet away from him. "And the thing would just-" Tony stopped abruptly and Pepper gasped.

The armored hand came flying towards his outstretched hand and wrapped around it.

"Tony!" Pepper gasped.

After several minutes of silence, Pepper spoke up and asked, "Please tell me you meant to do that."

"No. It came on its own." Tony said as he opened and closed his now iron clad hand.

"What's happening to you? Are you alright?" Pepper started to walk over to him but he stopped her.

"Wait. I don't know if this is dangerous or not."

Pepper walked over to him anyway and held his other hand.

"You would never hurt me."

"Not intentionally. Seriously, step back so Jarvis can check this out."

"Fine." She stepped back at sat on the black leather sofa.

"I have no idea. I need to run some tests. Jarvis, run diagnosis on my entire body."

"As you wish, sir."

After a couple of minutes, the results were in.

"Sir, it seems you have an abnormal amount of electricity within your body and a case of telekinesis."

"What does this mean?" Pepper said worriedly.

"It basically means that I can pull anything towards me just by thinking about it."

"I know what telekinesis is, Tony. I was talking about the electrical charge part."

"Well, it's just on the inside so it shouldn't harm me to much."

"Tony! You need to get this checked out by a real doctor! This could be serious!"

"And tell them what, Pep? That I went into an alien portal and somehow now I have magical powers? They'll be carrying me off in a white jacket!"

"I just want you to take care of yourself. These past few months have been stressful for us both and I just don't want to lose you." Pepper stood up with silent tears rolling down her face. She headed for the workshop door but Tony stopped her again.

"Pep, hold on."

He takes off the iron hand and goes over to pull her in a hug. He rests his chin on her shoulder and she does the same.

"I'm so sorry these past months have been horrible. I just have to figure out what's going on with me. I can't sleep anymore because of the nightmares and that's why I throw myself into work. I haven't spent much time with you or the kids and I promise that will change. How about we have a little you and me time after we put the kids to bed?"

Pepper gasped as she realized something every important that they both hadn't thought about.

"Tony." She pulled back and stared at him.

"What is it?"

"Well, I was thinking about how much sex we've had since I became pregnant."

"Ooohh, so that's a yes?"

"You're not understanding me. Listen, this is important."

"Okay."

"You're body hasn't been the same since New York and with you're condition now..." She trailed off fearing the worst.

Tony's eyes grew wide and he answered, "The baby." He suddenly turned angry and grabbed a wrench. He threw it as far as he could in frustration. "What else am I going to screw up? I killed our first daughter and now I could of killed my first son?!" Tony dropped to his knees and Pepper walked over to him and dropped to hers.

"Tony Stark, look at me." She lifted his chin to see his glassy bloodshot eyes. "You did not kill our daughter. That was an accident and it was not your fault. Secondly, it was just a theory. Do you think the electrical charge inside your body could affect him?"

"I don't know. Jarvis, do a full body scan on Pepper and focus mainly on her abdomen."

Pepper stood up and watched as blue lights shined on her stomach.

"The results are in, Sir. Mrs. Stark has a slight electrical charge and it may or may not affect the fetus."

Tony closed his eyes and whispered, "Will it wear off?"

"Yes, give or take a few days and both you and Mrs. Stark will be fine."

"What about the baby, Jarvis?"

"We won't know until it grows, Ma'am."

"Oh God." Pepper put her hand over her mouth and Tony looked up.

"Eli's going to be perfectly alright. I'll make damn sure of it."

Pepper cupped his cheek and said, "I know you will. Come on, let's tuck the girls in and try to get some rest."

Tony stood up and kissed her lightly on the lips. "I love you."

"I love you too. No matter what happens, just remember I'm always here supporting you."

"That's all we have Pep, love."

She smiled and they walked hand and hand up the stairs.