Dear dumb diary,
We had a talk this morning. Things that I try to avoid when it comes to them. I have good reason though, because talk we had was 'The Talk' and let me tell ya, having my Dad explaining that to me was not very educational. Funny as heck, but I didn't learn anything. Not that I needed to though, because I'm a teenager, who doesn't know this stuff? Anyway, so our talk had to do with the subject of Stark Industries. Normally if I was sucked into these things it was to be the peace maker when they were fighting. Today though we had the, 'your-future' talk. They told me that they were leaving the business to me. I mean I know Dad got it from his Dad, and it only seems right to pass it on to to your kid, but I would run that thing into the ground. I'm no super genius who spends their free time tinkering with things and creating new gadget every day. My IQ isn't off the charts, and I'm sure as heck no super hero. So tell me, what makes them think I'm fit to run this company? You know, I don't even know if it's Mom, it's more or less Dad who wants me to take over.I know I'm smart, but I'm no genius. Don't get me wrong i would love to run it, because that is what we Starks do. But I honestly don't know the first thing about running anything.
Val is really lucky sometimes. Black Widow and Hawkeye make it a point that she doesn't join S.H.E.I.L.D, because who would want their kid in that line of work? They didn't even want a kid. Natasha the Ice Queen didn't even want to be with Clint. Thas a lie, she did but she didn't. "It's our line of work," She said, "I don't want to loose him with that attachment, and who knows how that would affect us in the field." She had once told my Mom this. But as everyone knows things don't always go according to plan. So they became a couple, and one of the first things they said were, "No kids!" Not because they didn't want any, but again, because of the job. Well you can see how that worked out.
I on the other hand were sorta planned. Mom and Dad agreed to have a kid, but not so soon. Well Dad can't keep his hands off her! And thus, I was born! I am now gracing the world with my presence and enchanting everyone I meet! Mom worried though when she found out, because Dad had to open his big mouth with the, "I am Iron Man." thing. I guess though he never thought he would settle down with anyone and have kids, so what did he have to hide? So far nothing has happened. The worst thing ever was people trying to befriend me so they could meet the infamous Tony Stark.
Back to the whole, "I am Iron Man" thing. I really think he thought he would just be single the rest of his life, and never settle down. I was listening to them again, as always. Even Dad said 30 years ago he wouldn't have imagined his life to be like this. He never would have imagined them being together and having a kid. She asked him, "Ever wonder why it happened like it did?" Dad just shrugged.
"Does it ever really happen like it's supposed to?" Dad had stated. I had to agree, one of my favorite stories of all time is Romeo and Juliet. And nobody wanted them together. It's just how it works I guess. Does it? Look at me, I'm asking a journal as though you would speak back to me. I could ask JARVIS, but he's a robot. So I don't know how he would answer that. Val and I are both homeschooled at S.H.E.I.L.D, but technically it's JARVIS who is teaching us. My point is we don't go to public school, so meeting guys is not the easiest thing on a regular basis. But it's summer, so who knows? Maybe one of us will have a summer fling. I'm working on persuading Mom and Dad to let us o to the beach for a week. Just me and Val. Of course they went through the, "Daughter of Iron Man, kidnappings." And all those good things! They worry way to much. And even if they let me go, lord knows Dad will hire a freaking security detail to watch us behind my back. I mean I get where they are coming from, there is always evil in the world, and there isn't anything that people can do to totally stop all evil.
I love having fun. Why can't they just see that? Dad doesn't see that, how does he not see that! Wasn't he the guy who loved having fun before Mom, and even after! I am such a free spirit. Sometimes when I'm bored I'll go up to the roof of Stark tower and sit there with my headphones in. Mom found me once up there, laying on the edge with my left arm dangling down. She flipped to say the least, going off about my safety. I'm weird, what can I say? If weirdness was an olypic sport, I'd be doing cartwheels up the podeum to claim my medal. i may not seem like ti at first, but once you get to know me I never stop laughing, I'm a talker, and I have a thing for bright colors. And purple.
Oh, so Stark Expo is coming up. featuring the Avengers and the main event, Iron Man. We are having some party with all of the people involved. The Avengers, a few companies, our sponsers. All that good stuff. I have to go, but I really am thinking about ditching. Mom and me have been having issues lately. She and I got into a fight about me and Val going to the beach. She went off on me about not understanding how serious the situation is. Dad has enemies, I know this. But she can't keep me sheltered forever, I need to go have fun. I have one friend, like seriously Mom, I need to have a life.
She needs to stop holding my hand for my whole life. Honestly. She doesn't understand that I am a free spirit and I need to do some things on my own sometimes. I know that it is dangerous for me, and if I don't have security it makes me very open to being kidnapped, but I am a teenager. Dad understands a bit more than she does. Mom worries. I guess since Dad had a lot of fun he knows that I need some. I'm going to talk to him and see if he can convince her to let me go.
Before I go to sleep, I really want to point out how much I love my family. I may fight with them, but I love them none the less. Rhodey, Steve, Clint, Bruce, Thor. All these guys look after me like my uncles that I never had. Natasha, who I trust with anything. Val, who might as well be my sister. Fury, who gets on my nerves, but I know that he watches out for me, so for that I thank him. He's like that distant cousin that you associate with when their around. Happy, who is one of my best buddies. JARVIS, who is my best friend.
And of course my Mom and Dad, who I love and would die for, and I know they would do the same.
Night :)
Nicolette Anastasia Marie Stark
