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TONY'S POV

I'm speeding down the highway, and Pepper is manically screeching information into the phone, having to stop every couple of seconds and compose herself.

"Almost there Pep."

She nods and barks down more information to the unfortunate operator at the other end. But she has a right to; I would of done the same.

"Yes she can walk, "

"She's 3 years old, "

"No, "

"She's medium sized for her age,"

"Not too short, not too small,"

"Yes,"

"Yes, blue eyes, brown hair."

"Uh, ummm…"

Pepper is struggling at a question, I look at her and she's crying, but not the hysterical cry I heard earlier, just silent tears running down her face. I place one hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her but I'm driving, and I can't do much.

"Pepper? What's the question?"

Pepper sniffled and gulped, "Does she have any conditions?"

Shit.

I remember 3 years ago, as soon as our Penelope was born, she was taken away from us. The Doctor assured us she was fine, he said they were just running some tests. Pepper and I were terrified. We watched as they prodded our child and examined her. She went through scans and was given various injections until we finally demanded an answer. The Doctor sat us down and gave us the news. That day still haunts me.

I grab the phone from Pepper, "Look, she has Type 2 Diabetes. She can get very sick, very quickly. Please, we need to find her as soon as possible."

"I understand Sir, we will be at your home very soon, please don't hang up."

"Fine." I give the phone back to Pepper as we arrive at the house. I park outside the door and run to the main entrance. As I'm typing in the security code I worry because I can't see any lights coming from the house. The door opens and it's pitch black.

"Jarvis?"

No reply.

"Jarvis Unmute."

"Sir my system has been overrun, there have been intruders into the house."

I sigh a breath of relief, "Where's Rhodey?"

"Penelope's bedroom sir."

"And where is Penelope?"

It's almost like Jarvis can sense the pleading in my voice, and he makes a sound that resembles a sigh.

"Sir, she is not here. She seemed to have left a while ago."

"At what time?"

"I'm sorry sir, I cannot tell you that."

"WHY?"

"My systems have been corrupted."

"Run the security footage then."

"I cannot gather that sir, there seems to be no record of any footage between 9pm and 10pm."

"DAMNIT!" I slam my fist onto the staircase railing as I'm climbing the stairs.

PEPPER'S POV

I open the car door as soon as Tony disappears. The police are going to be here soon. It's okay. Keep Calm. I slowly open the door.

"Tony?"

"Penelope?"

There's no reply.

I start to panic. What if they're dead? What is Penelope's sick? What if I never see her again? What if someone's in the house now?

All of my thoughts are stopped when I hear his voice.

"Pep! I'm here, come to Nelly's room."

Nelly's room? Is she here? I race up the staircase and burst through the pink door.

All of my hopes are crushed. Tony kneels beside Rhodey who is on the ground. It looks like he's unconscious.

"Tony? Is he okay?" I kneel down next to him.

"He's just paralysed, it'll wear off in a second, but could you possibly get a glass of water?"

"Of course."

I look around the room and notice how messy it is. The paintings that Nelly drew are scattered on the ground. Some are ripped and others have black scrawl all over them.

"Tony?" I grab one of the pictures that have a bunny on it. I can't make out the letters clearly but I see a word. "Tony? Look at this." I hand him the paper. He takes it and stares at it with his face scrunched up in concentration.

I notice Rhodey starts to move his head.

"Pepper, go get the water."

I nod and leave the room, as I turn around I see Tony on the ground picking up more pieces of paper and putting them together.

Has Penelope left us something?

TONY'S POV

"She's a genius." I mutter.

I hear a gasp, "Tony! It's Hammer! She's gone!" Rhodey sputters as regains movement. I rest the papers on the bed and get down to help him.

"I know."

He looks at me with disbelief; I can see the pain in his eyes.

"I'm so sorry Tony."

I place a hand on his shoulder. "It's fine, I know what Hammer can do, I'm just thankful you're alive.

Pepper walks in with a glass of water. "Rhodey!" She almost drops the glass as she goes to his side and hugs him.

"I'm fine Pepper, really. Now help me up."

"I'm not sure if you should…" she protests.

I grab Rhodey's hand and hoist him up. "So what's the plan?" he asks while stretching his neck.

PEPPER'S POV

Rhodey and I watch intently as Tony starts to line up all of the pictures. He sits back and gazes at the drawings, it's just like a puzzle. With a few adjustments, Tony stands up and reads the message.

Mummy, daddy, help me

Come to the sea please

"I didn't know she could write."

"She is a Stark." Tony sighs.

"Come to the sea? What's that supposed to mean?" I start to frantically read more papers scattered on the ground. "Are there any more?"

"No, but I think that's all we need." Tony grabs my hand.

Rhodey starts to walk out the door, "I'm going to ring Fury and see if he can assemble the team."

"Are the police here?" I escape Tony's grip and rush down the stairs.

"Pepper, wait!"

I turn around and see Tony behind me. His face is pale. He's worried too.

I walk towards him and we embrace.

"It's going to be okay." He whispers into my ear.

I nod and cry into his shoulder.