"Stark! Anyway we can destroy these things?"

"Still working on it Cap."

Today was just one of those days. Doom deciding to terrorize the people of Manhattan with his new improved doombots. Not that they were ever a problem but today. Well today he had managed to figure out how to combine that magic of his with his robots. Now they were flying around like they owned the place with forcefields. Not even the Hulk could damage them.

Now Tony was having the time of his life. Dodging the onslaught of bots that were chasing him when he couldn't even put a dent in them. His repulser beams were useless against this magic. He'd have to fix that later when he got the chance.

Dodging a missile by mere inches he aimed another shot at the doombots. Once again. Nothing.

Tony now. Tony by now had figured out how to defeat the bots. But something about shouting to his teammates 'Yeah, I can deactivate their magic forcefields with my own freaky juju' didn't sound like it would turn out well for him in the end.

Racing ahead the bots following him he cursed silently to himself. At this rate the others would eventually be tiring out and he'd have to reveal his abilities to the others. He needed to come up with a plan.

'Sir I believe I have detected an energy source that doesn't belong to Doom or the doombots.'

"Jarvis. Please tell me it's not who I think it is."

'Sir it seems to belong to Mr Laufeyson.'

"Thank you for pointing the obvious out Jarvis."

'It was not a problem at all sir.'

Tony groaned. Doom and Loki. Great. Just what he needed. Two crazed guys with magic. Sighing he alerted everyone about the situation at hand but didn't wait for a reply because next thing he saw was a doombot tackling him. Throwing him of his flight pattern Tony fell and landed on the concrete.

Muscles groaned in protest as he moved and his suit felt heavier for a moment. Heaving himself up he noticed he was surrounded by a few dozen bits. Ah. So it was divide and conquer and Tony fell for it. There was no way he was getting out of this unscratched. Or with serious injuries that could kill him.

"Stark. I'm amazed you still haven't figured out how to eliminate these yet."

There he was, Loki. Standing right beside with a smug look. Jarvis alerted him just when Loki had finished speaking. Tony still didn't believe that Loki had been released from his punishment. Everyone believed he had escaped but Thor would defend his brother saying that he had served his time. Didn't stop Loki from appearing ever now and again to make their lives Hell with his magic.

"Reindeer games. Lovely to see you again. If you aren't going to give us any insight on how to defeat these guys then kindly piss of because as you can see. My hands are tied at the moment."

"Try aiming for the backs of their heads when they aren't paying attention."

"That sounds easier than it actually is."

Tony averted his gaze from Loki to the bots. They were just watching him. Waiting for him to make his move. Well shit. One move of attack could set them of.

"I'll demonstrate for you Stark if it helps." Loki teleported away but still the bots stayed. Right. So they weren't just targeting any moving thing. These ones just seemed to be tracking him. Great. Wonderful. He wondered if the others here having a better time than him.

Tony heard a small explosion and then saw a doombot corpse lying near him. Sure enough, there was a hold in the back of it head. Showing destroyed wires, oil leaking from it and the odd spark coming from it.

"Think you can manage to do the rest Stark?" Loki teased before vanishing of too someplace.

'Sir I am no longer detecting Mr Laufeyson in the area.'

"Never mind Jarv. We have a party to deal with at the moment. Activate the missiles."

Missiles firing from his suit and hitting each bot, Tony flew of quickly so he was no longer in their line of vision and could easily sneak up on them. It took a moment but they had no idea where he was. If only they were smart enough to look up.

Tony thought for a moment. Firing his repulser beams would only take out a few. Of them but would alert the others of his presence causing them to follow him. He looked up and came up with an idea. An idea that was so stupid that it could possibly work.

"Jarvis."

'Yes sir?'

"We are going to go somewhere colder… and higher."

Aiming his repulser beams, Tony fired and took out two bots at the same time. That got their attention and soon they were following him.

Tony made sure none of them wandered off by firing at them to keep their attention. Warnings came up, alerting him that his altitude was getting dangerously high.

Tony could feel the coldness through his suit. Frost forming on the metal. He shivered and continued to go higher. Looking down he saw the bots where freezing over faster than him. Seemed like Doom never expected there to be an ice problem.

Once the bots started short circuiting he started firing at them quickly before they could thaw out and look for revenge. With a sigh of relieve Tony looked for his fellow teammates. Guess he might as well tell them the bots weak spots and help them destroy them too.

"Guys. Try hitting the bastards in the back of the neck. I've a pile of scrap lying round me like a graveyard at the moment just by doing this." He spoke through the coms and then left it at that. The bots is what intrigued him and how Doom was able to use magic and technology together to make these guys a pain in the ass. Well. He'd get a chance to later on.

~~~o3o~~~

Tony faceplanted on the counter in the penthouse. Dismantling a doombot was not happening today. Debrief was a bitch. Dealing with Fury after a fight with bots that were near enough impossible to destroy didn't help. God. He'd hate to see what Furys reaction would have been if he mentioned he only found this out due to no other than the God of Mischief himself.

Having to be bitched about Lokis energy signatures being picked up and not doing anything to pursue him just tipped Tony over the edge and he left the room. He just dealt with getting beat by an army of bots with a near enough indestructible forcefield. He didn't need to listen to Fury whine about no one perusing Loki.

He winced in pain. Not from smacking his face against a counter top. No. He knew he had a few cracked ribs and other mild injuries from the fight. He should deal with that before he does something stupid and ends up making them worse.

Raising his head he strolled over to his room and entered the bathroom. Shutting the door behind him. Taking the t-shirt of and chucking it to a corner of the room without a care.

Bruises. Dark ugly purple bruises where beginning to form on his body. His right wrist had a small fracture, left ankle was sprained and he had damaged a few ribs as well in various ways.

Taking a deep breath, Tony closed his eyes and concentrated on the energy round him. Bringing it to him so he could heal his injuries.

There was a tingling sensation as usual whenever he did this. Drawing energy round him to aid him. Better than constantly using the limited source he ha and energy from the arc reactor.

When he knew the healing was complete he opened his eyes. Good as new. Didn't look as if he was even fighting just a mere few hours ago. He needed a drink now. He deserved it with the shit he went through today. But first, a shower.

~~~o3o~~~

Tony spent a good hour in the shower with his thoughts before he emerged and got dressed. He wore a t-shirt that was black and had the band name Black Sabbath on it, pair of black jeans and just a pair of white socks. No need for shoe as he didn't plan on leaving the pent tonight.

Heading to the bar, Tony grabbed a crystal tumbler and some scotch and poured himself a glass.

'Sir. While you were busy you received a call from Mr Xavier. He's asked you to call him as soon as you can.'

Holding the glass near his lips he put it downed it quickly and sauntered of to his room. "Jarvis call him back for me."

'Certainly sir.'

Entering his room he asked Jarvis to bring down the screen. Standing in front of the screen he only had to wait a few minutes before there was an image of the professor on screen.

"Professor. My favourite telepath. Still managing to keep your looks now I see." Tony gave a small smirk as the professor smiled back at him.

"Anthony. It's always nice to hear your voice," The professor was one of the only people Tony ever let use his real name and was or of the only people he had a high respect for. "but I wish it wasn't for this reason." He replied with his face growing serious.

Tony wiped the smirk of his face. In his youth he knew that when the professor was serious that it wasn't the time for him to joke around. "What's happened professor?" He questioned with a worried tone. What? Tony Stark actually sounding worried about something else other than him or his precious suits?

"One of students has gone missing who were helping on a mission."

"Who is it?"

"Rogue."

Tony cursed mentally to himself. He was fond of her and wondered who had taken her. He should voice his question but he was too busy clenching his fist in anger. It took him a moment to regain his composure but when he did he spoke up.

"Who took her?"

"I believe you are familiar with them. Some members from Hydra took her."

"So you want me to help?" Letting out a shaky breath he closed his eyes and nodded his head. "Of course I'd help professor. When do you want me there?"

"Preferably some time either today or tomorrow if it's possible Anthony."

"I'll be there tonight. I'll see you soon."

"Don't alert Shield Anthony. They still don't know where we reside and who all lives here. I'd rather keep it this way."

"Never fear professor. I'll take care of it. Now go and deal with any panicky students. I'll be there."

Giving his head a shake he gave a small smile. "Farewell Anthony."

"Bye professor." Ending the video call Tony groaned in frustration. Fucking Hydra. If he got his hands on them the next time he saw them they would be so fucked.

"Jarvis. Alert everyone when I'm gone that I need some time to clear my head so I'll not be here to assist in anything Avengers or business related."

'Certainly sir. Shall I also mention that you won't be cooking tomorrow as well?'

"Jarvis I have made you too smart for your own good and that personality was a mistake. I am changing it when I get back."

'Shall I put a reminder in for you sir?' Tony looked up at the ceiling. Was that a mocking tone he heard? Better not have been.

Ignoring what Jarvis said Tony packed a bag so he could go to the school. It had been a while since he had last been there. Not much he could do about it. He could only hope he'd be able to help in any way he could.

Oh yes. It's another part to the story. But it's so soon. Might as well give you all an idea on what's to come. This and the previous was typed on a kindle one day apart so I haven't been able to properly check for incorrect grammar but will tomorrow.

LightLessStar: Thank you. I hardly see ideas like this so decided to go ahead and write it.

EDIT: Fixed any grammatical errors