Hey look! Sorry it took me like forever to upload this chapter. I was sooo super busy with school But now it's a weekend where I don't have to go anywhere today.

It's chapter three! Woot! Anyways, I was watching Naruto Shippuden (English version) on Disney XD. Love that show, voices are so... similar, haha.

Also, i've been looking back to the shows i used to watch oh so long ago. Like all the Digimon series... except for the Digimon Data Squad, I thought it was pretty stupid (no offense to the fans). Also Yu-Gi-Oh! Woot! It all started because I was listening to the old Pokemon songs... haha, i'm such a dork. :P

Back to IMAA, I'm glad that mostly everyone likes the story. And don't worry every one, this story will eventually end with your ideal couple... unless you're thinking of another couple... than never mind, ha, ha, ha.

' ' Thoughts

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Chapter Three

As Pepper entered the armory after school alone, she spotted Tony and Rhodey discussing about something by the computer. Pepper pace was slow, unlike fast and happy as she would be.

Tony noticed Pepper, "Hey there Pepper."

"Hi....." she weakly greeted.

"Uh... down much?" Rhodey teased.

"Oh, hahaha funny! Just keep laughing until I die!!"

"Whoa, whoa.... why are you saying that!?" Tony demanded.

"My dad let in some criminal, now i'm bound to die any moment."

Rhodey laughed, "Pepper, you're over exaggerating! He could be some witness for some big crime and your dad volunteered to keep an eye on him."

"You could be right," Pepper lightened up. "Or he could have tricked my dad into that just to date me."

Rhodey and Pepper laughed while Tony stayed silent.

"Why would he want to date you? I mean look how you dress. You're...." Tony trailed off into silence, realizing his mistake.

"What!!!?? I cannot believe you!!? You snobby cocky rich kid!!" Pepper insulted, full of pure anger.

"Guys, calm down!" Rhodey yelled.

The huge armorey echoed of their argument.

"Tony, I don't know what's you're damage, but I'll prove it to you! By tomorrow, you'll be mesmerized by me!!" Pepper made her way to Tony and grabbed him by the collor of his plain red shirt. "I hope you feel bad now, cause you lost a really good friend.... STARK!"


"Alright Terrence, I'll be at the grocery store. If Pepper is looking for me, just tell her where I am," Mr. Potts instructed as he walked out the door.

Terrence waved good bye as he jumped onto the soft couch. He laid his head on the arm of the couch and stared at the white plastered ceiling. As he watched the ceiling fan slowly turn counter-clockwise, the sun began to sink slowly. Terrence's eye lids grew heavy, sleep overtaking him.

"Maybe just a little naaaappp...." yawned Terrence as he nodded off to sleep.

And if you listened very carefully, you could hear a little evil laughter off into the distance.


Pepper slowly stepped down the stairs, searching carefully for 'the criminal'. She didn't want to startle him when she catches him.....

"Sleeping!?" whispered Pepper as she walked over to the occupied couch.

'Well there goes my plan to.....' Pepper began to trail off as she silently paced to the kitchen. She searched through the fridge, only to stumble upon a half empty one. 'URGH! Where is dad.'

"Looking for Mr. Potts?" a smooth deep voiced asked.

"T-Terrence!!??" jumped Pepper as she held up a cutting board for protection. "Stay away! I have a-"

"A cutting board," He completed for her. "But don't worry, I don't have a knife in my hands." Pepper still had the cutting board covering her face. "OR a butter knife or plastic knife."

"Oh... alrighty than, I'll just put this down then," the worried teen exclaimed as she put down the cutting board on the ilasnd of the kitchen. "S-so... w-where is m-my dad?"

Terrence slowly walked towards the nervous red-head, he grabbed an apple on the way. Pepper backed up onto the marbel counter fratically looking around the ktichen, trying to avoid eye contact. She then began walking out of the kitchen.

"Soooo, I'll be leaving then.... see you." Pepper pace fastened, but right before she could exit the room, Terrence covered the path, leaning onto the wall. He still continued to eat he fresh ripened apple.

"Where are you going? I'm not a bad guy," Terrence said with a sly voice.

"U-uh n-nowhere..." The teen girl was trying to think of a way to escape. 'C'mon Pepper, what would Iron Man do??'

"So.... I got to tell you somethin," he leaned in closer to her, throwing the apple carcass into the trash from a distance. It made a clunking and clanking noise.

"I need to go to the bathroom.... bye!!!" Pepper mentally slapped herself, realizing what she said. 'I'm hanging out with Tony too much.'

Terrence immediately knew the frazzled girl was lying, but wanted to let her go. He loved teasing her like that. It was like a fun passing time, until he had his-

"Terrence! Pepper! I'm home and I brought home dinner!!" Mr. Potts announced as he dropped the keys on the kitchen counter.

"Wassup , hows it going?" Terrence asked as politely as he could.

"Oh nothing much Terrence." Pepper's dad bluntly replied. "So, what has Pepper been up to?"

"Nothing really, she kind of stayed in her room," Terrence smoothly lied.


Brrrlllluuuupp!!!! Pepper snatched her stomach as she laid in bed. Her legs hanging at the end while she stared into space.

"Urrrr, I'm sooo hungry!!!" Pepper whined. A beep was than hear from her computer across the room.

'Janie Wu requesting video call' the computerized voice rung.

"Janie!!?" She scrambled off her bed onto the computer chair and quickly clicked yes.

On the screen, an Asian gril appeared with long black luscious hair. Her almond shaped brown eyes brightened at the sight of Pepper. In the background, Janie's room was blue and neat as possible, while Pepper's was red, yellow, and messy.

"Pepper!! OMG! I missed you!!" The girl on the screen squealed.

"OMG! I missed you too!!!" Pepper squealed along. "Have you reached your goal into getting your second degree black belt?"

"Pfft!" Smirked Janie. "Sweetie, I got my third degree." The friends laughed. "So how about this Tony guy you've been raging on about?"

Pepper scrunched in disgust in his name. She remembered what Tony said to her and she hated him for that!

"Don't mention his name to me.... EVER AGAIN."

Janie Wu was a long time best friend of Pepper. Both of their families were close, especially their moms. This was before when the two girls mothers died in a bus crash a while back. Eversince than, they've been quiet. The dad's were left to take care of their motherless daughter. And after the tragic accident, Janie and her dad moved away from New York, New York to Seattle Washington. And since New York was three hours ahead of Washington, Janie and Pepper never actually had time to communicate. Also, since they were young, they only sent letter, which only lasted for a few years. Once and awhile, they'd have video chats, just to keep up with each other.

"Oh.... something happened between you two?" Janie asked, expecting no answer.

"So... anything new?" Pepper asked, changing the subject.

"OH MY GOSH!! YES!! FRICKEN YES!!!!!!!" Janie yelled from the computer, so loud, Pepper had to turn down the volume.

"Well what is it??" Pepper asked.

"Hmm.... I'm not sure if I should tell you know," Janie tesed as she adverted her eyes away from her friend.

"WHA-!! C'mon! Please tell me! PLEASE!!" Begged Pepper as JAnie began to laugh.

"Alright." Janie finally agreed. "You know we've been away for a really long time, and I've been telling you my dad is finally over what happened between my mom?"

"Yah...." sadly replied Pepper, as Janie explained the last part.

"Well.... My dad and I are moving back to New York!!!" Janie stated.

"AAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!" Pepper screamed as loud as she could.

And in just a few seconds, her dad and Terrence came barging through.

"Are 'They' here??" They both yelled.

Pepper jumped, "Who are... 'they'?"

Pepper turned off the video chat, leaving Janie confused.

The two guys didn't answer.

"DAD, WHO ARE 'THEY'????" She demanded.


ooooohhhh, who exactly are 'They'??

Find out in the next chapter of Lady Black.

Not the longest chapter I've had. I think it's the worse... oh well. I gots to keep writing, And lately, i've been on writers block, so i'm foircing to write until I get my inspiration back!

Oh, and right before you do that, you might want to click that green button and review for me. No harsh comments, remember, i'm a newbie at this. LOL

-Wizaam

PREVIEW FOR NEXT CHAPTER

"Pepper, I hope you understand now," Mr. Potts asked.

"Oh, I feel so bad for calling you a criminal Terrence!" Pepper apologized.

Terrence just stayed leaning onto her door. Pepper stood up and walked towards him. Her thin arms wrapped around Terrence for comfort.

"Terrence, if there is anything I could do to help, just say it." She explained.

"Thank you," He wrapped his arms wround her too. "Pepper."