So this story idea came to during my history class and I decided to write it down instead of writing down notes about something I already knew. I have also decided to take a short break from 'Moving?' because I have hit a metaphorical fork in the road on how I want to continue it. I will continue once I decide between the two completely different directions I could take the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

"Ugh, that movie was terrible. Remind me again why we decided to go see it?"

"Because, Pepper, you said you heard it was good so we chose it, and this was the only show time we could make, for any movie, because someone had detention, again." As Rhodey said this he shot a glance at Tony, who had once again skipped out on class to do something as Iron Man, earning him a two hour detention earlier that afternoon.

"Hey, was I supposed to let those robbers get away," Tony asked.

"The police had it covered Tony they did not need your help."

"Rhodey the police were at a standoff with the robbers when I got there."

"Hey, guys what's going on up there?" The boys were so caught up in their debate that they almost didn't hear her question.

"I don't know but I am going to find out. Meet me back at the lab" and with that Tony took off in the direction of the commotion.

"Come on Pepper let's go."

"But Rhodey, I want to know what's going on."

"The sooner we get back to the armory the sooner we can find out."

"Oh! What are we waiting for? Come on I know a shortcut."

*5 minutes later*

"Pepper I'm thinking going down a dimly lit alley at night is probably not the best idea."

"Rhodey if we move fast enough it won't even matter. Besides I go down this alley every time I cut it close with the curfew my dad gives me."

"You do this every night, then?"

"Pretty much," She said matter-of-factly "Let's go," and with that she grabbed his wrist and proceeded to pull him down the alley. They were about half way down the alley when Pepper's grip suddenly tightened around his wrist.

"What was that?"

"Shhh… let's just hurry and get out of here, okay?"

"Okay."

"I can't let that happen," hissed a cold voice from the shadows "Until you empty your pockets."

"Rhodey…?"

"Empty your pockets Pepper; please just do what he says."

Pepper could tell that next to her Rhodey was moving to get out his wallet to give this unknown person the money that he had inside. That was when Pepper remembered she hadn't brought her wallet with her. All she had brought was enough money to buy her a drink, popcorn, and her ticket.

"Rhodey… I don't have any money."

"What?"

"Time's a wasting girly. Empty you pockets and give me your damn money now!"

"I don't have any."

"You have one minute then you'd have better given me your money."

"Pepper what do you mean you don't have any money."

"I only brought enough money for my ticket, popcorn, and a drink."Rhodey went quiet for about thirty seconds as he came up with a plan.

"Here's what we're gonna do," Rhodey said dropping his voice to an almost inaudible whisper, "On the count of 3 we're gonna run for it, okay?"

"Okay."

"1…2…3."

With that the two took off running down the alley to the nearest street they could get to. They were almost out of the alley when they heard the man holler "You won't get away that easy" followed by a single gunshot. The next thing Pepper knew her and Rhodey were falling to the ground. When she hit the ground she felt a sharp pain on the side of her head then everything around her went black. When she woke up she was in an ambulance.

"Where am I?" She asked rather groggily, "Where's Rhodey? What happened? Where are we going? And where's that man?"

"You're in an ambulance. He is in the ambulance in front of us. We don't know what happened. We're going to St. Joseph's and I don't know what man you're referring to," the EMT replied calmly as if he had rehearsed this mini conversation before.

"Is Rhodey okay?" she waited calmly for a response but never got one so she asked again "Is Rhodey okay?" This time the EMT acknowledged he'd heard her but didn't answer her question. Instead he quickly stated they had arrived at the hospital. Pepper kept asking if Rhodey was okay but no one would answer her. Then as they were wheeling down the hallway they injected something into her IV and everything once again slowly faded to black.

So… What cha think? Should I continue or not? Is it good or bad? Let me know by hitting that lovely little gray and green button.