So I figured since the last chapter and this chapter are so short I could post this one immediately to make the two equal one. Thanks for the reviews guys.
Chapter 4: Together
He sat staring at his blood covered hands as Pepper slept in his lap. He couldn't sleep. Happy's body and words plagued his mind. Everything was so surreal. His best friend was dead, he had been kidnapped, Pepper was in the mix, and this was all because of Iron Man. He hated that suit. He hated himself with a deep seething passion. Everyone around him continued to get hurt because of his alter ego. He was filled with so much hatred and rage that any rational thought had left his mind hours ago. As soon as he had the chance he would kill Justin. He didn't care if it was wrong; Hammer deserved to die, Happy didn't.
Days of old played in his mind on repeat and over again he was stricken with guilt and sadness and tears began anew. He wished this was all just some horrible nightmare he'd wake up from soon. He wanted Happy back, wanted to say so many things. He must have been crying a lot because Pepper stirred and sat up sleepily.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" He croaked unable to even try to be strong.
"Hey, what's wrong baby?" She asked worriedly.
"I'm sorry. It's nothing. Go back to sleep honey." He said wiping away the tears with a sniffle.
"Tony, you're not okay. You're crying. Talk to me. What's wrong?"
"Everything. Everything is wrong. I put you in danger again, I got my best friend…killed, and I'm completely useless. Everything is my fault, you shouldn't be here again. I'm sorry Pepper." He said with a sad heart.
"No Tony, this is Hammer. He's crazy. You have done nothing wrong honey." She said soothingly, caressing his face with her hands.
"No Pepper, you don't understand. I'm terrified right now. He almost killed you before and I can only imagine what he might do now that he has a second chance. If he takes you Pepper…, my whole purpose and reason goes out the window. I'm gone;I'm nothing anymore without you." He spoke in tears.
"We'll be okay Tony." She said again with tears of her own beginning to form.
"You don't know that. Look what they did to Happy. They could do that same thing to you in front of me." He said, his heart rate increasingly dramatically.
"Shh. Calm down. Close your eyes, take a breath, focus on my voice." She said softly. She listened as he took a shaky breath and groaned in pain. "Good. You're on the beach. The waves are crashing before your feet. The wind is blowing softly and the weather is perfect. I'm there, standing in front of you in a white wedding gown." She felt Tony open his eyes even though hers remained closed. "Keep them closed. "Now, you're in a tux. Rhodey is beside you. You look up and meet my eyes and say 'I do.' I smile and say the same. Your face lights up in a brilliant smile and you take me and dip me down, kissing your bride. You're the happiest you've ever been. Now, open your eyes."
Tony opened his eyes feeling the first semblance of peace in days.
"Just think of that, okay?" He nodded his head with a small smile, wordlessly. "Now lie down and try to sleep.
Tony nodded and painfully adjusted himself so he held Pepper close to him on the cold floor. "I love you Pepper." He spoke softly.
"I love you too Tony. Sleep tight." She released a sigh and snuggled her head into his chest.
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