Alex's Diary: Entry 9
Bet I don't look too bad to Obadiah now.
So, he spends months trying to get rid of me and become CEO while I am doing exactly what Dad did before he disappeared. He succeeds when Dad comes home, only to have Dad do what Obadiah has nightmares about.
The weapons division of Stark Industries has been shut down until further notice.
Bet I look like an angel from heaven to him right now. At least, when I was CEO, I still allowed the company to make weapons.
Noah and Richelle found it quite hilarious when they heard it on the news. They knew how hard of a time that Obadiah was giving me. Noah came close to punching him across the jaw at one point. Now, it's all coming back to bite him in the ass.
Oh, sweet irony!
From what I heard from Richelle and Noah, Fiona was pissed when she found out that I was CEO. I'm starting to think that there's something else going on with her. I just really don't get why she has such a big thing against me. If I remember correctly, I did nothing to offend her. Maybe I got her mad when I said I didn't want to make fun of other kids with her? That just makes absolutely no sense, though.
I decided that Jarvis and I will look into it.
Speaking of Jarvis, he finds it quite amusing that I completed making an extremely high-tech weapon mere hours before Dad temporarily shut down the weapons division of Stark Industries. I keep the dagger hidden safely in a secret spot in my room. A spot that no one – not even Jarvis – but me knows about. I have a feeling I won't have any use for it. But, like I said to Jarvis, it's my crowning glory. If I had been in Grandpa Stark's shoes, it would have been what got the company started.
I think, anyway.
My mother's parents have safely returned from their vacation and were thrilled to hear that Dad was home. They came to visit for a little while a few days ago. It was nice to see them again, and not just because I got a lot of presents. They didn't stay for too long, though. They didn't want to get Dad overtired, or some such nonsense, after getting back.
Speaking of Dad, you should see the suit he created when he escaped. It's amazing! Well, for the fact that he built it in a cave, it's amazing. The arc reactor in his chest is pure genius. How he was able to do that, I don't think I'll ever know. I wish I did, though. I really wish I did.
Dad has been a lot more nervous about Mr. Un-freeze since he's been back than he ever has been. I understand why he worries. But, now I have to go to the doctor at least every two weeks for "check-ups" to make sure that nothing is going wrong. I know this sounds bad, but I'm not entirely sure how many of those I'll be able to make it to.
It's not that I want to annoy Dad or make him go insane, I just hate going to the doctor. I have been there way too much for any person's liking and I, quite frankly, would be happy if I never went again. Now, I realize I have to go again at some point. But, I want to avoid it at all costs.
Maybe Jarvis can be my doctor for me…hmm…I'll have to look into that…
"Alex, can you come in now?" Pepper yelled to Alex "You have to go to your appointment"
Alex rolled her eyes as she floated on her back in the pool in the backyard of the Stark Mansion. Richelle laughed and shook her head. "Pepper, I feel fine" Alex replied "There's no need to go to the doctor"
"Just because you feel fine, doesn't mean there's nothing wrong" Pepper replied, putting her hands on her hips "Come on. Come inside"
"But, Jarvis checked me out last night and I was fine" Alex replied, lowering her sunglasses and looking at Pepper "I doubt that he is wrong and I doubt that anything happened overnight"
"Do I need to go and get your father?" Pepper asked, as if Alex was a little child.
"Pepper" Richelle said, before Alex had a chance to respond "Maybe if would be easier if you could get the doctor to make a house-call?"
Pepper rolled her eyes as Alex smiled. "Ooh!" Alex said "I like that idea. Good job, Richelle! Yes, Pepper, I will go to these silly appointments if the doctor comes to me"
"You're acting like a spoiled brat right now, Alex, you know that right?" Pepper asked, a smile playing on her lips
"But, I know you love it" Alex smiled "I don't do it that often"
Pepper laughed and shook her head. "I will call the doctor and see if he can oblige"
"Thanks, Pepper!" Alex replied "You're the best"
Richelle turned to her friend as Pepper went back inside the mansion. "You could just be a good girl and go"
"But, am I a good girl?" Alex replied "That is the question"
"Come on, Alex" Richelle said "Your Dad just wants the best for you"
"I know" Alex replied "But, I don't see why I have to go to the doctors and he can stay home and deal with his device. Jarvis helps him. Why can't Jarvis help me?"
"Alright, alright" Richelle said "I'll drop the topic"
She splashed a little water in Alex's face. Alex laughed. "Thanks" she replied, kicking some water back at her friend "Love ya too"
"Where is she?" Tony demanded as he and Pepper walked into his bedroom "She's not getting out of this one. When have I ever asked her to do anything?"
"I know, I know" Pepper said "But, she's only taking after you"
"After me?" Tony replied "What are you talking about?"
"You always refuse to go to the doctor" Pepper replied "You refused to go to the doctor right in front of her when you got back. So, unlike you, Alex at least suggested that the doctor come here as opposed to her going there. Besides, what's better than getting examined in the comfort of your own home?"
Tony sighed and rubbed his face. "Once" he said "We'll try it once. If it works, fine. If not, Alex will have to suck it up and go to the office"
"Fine" Pepper said "Sounds like the perfect bargain"
Tony nodded as he stared out the window, looking down at Alex and Richelle in the pool. Pepper came up behind him.
"What did Obadiah say to you at Stark Industries that day?"
"Oh, just about how arc reactor technology is pretty much pointless" Tony said "That is was a 'publicity stunt'. Little does he know that arc reactor technology is what is powering both my and Alex's devices. He also told me to lay low, so he can talk to the board. Business stuff"
Pepper nodded. "I see"
There was silence for a moment. Pepper was about to walk away when Tony spoke again.
"Thank you, Pepper"
Pepper stopped and stared at Tony for a moment. "For what?"
"Everything" Tony replied, turning to her "Everything you've done, everything you have yet to do. Jarvis told me how you stayed here while I was gone. Even though Alex told you that you didn't have to. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate that"
"I couldn't leave her here by herself" Pepper said, with a small smile "I wouldn't have been able to sleep at night"
Tony laughed a little and nodded. "Well, thank you, all the same"
"You're welcome" Pepper said "Will that be all, Mr. Stark?"
Tony smiled. "That will be all, Miss. Potts"
Tony watched as Pepper walked away and then turned back towards the window. Alex and Richelle were now out of the pool and were drying off in the hot Malibu sun. Alex's device shone brightly, even through the bright sunlight. Tony looked away as his fingers softly touched his own device in his chest. He made his way over to his bed and sat down on the edge. He sighed a little as he thought about everything that had happened within the past few months. He looked over at the drawer of one of his bedside tables and slowly pulled it open. He pulled out a picture frame, one that he had kept hidden whenever he had a "lady friend" over for the night.
It was a picture of him, Alex, and his first love, Nicole – otherwise known as Alex's mother – at Alex's 3rd birthday party, a few months before Nicole was killed. Both of them were so happy, with huge smiles on their faces. Even Alex was smiling a huge smile. Tony laughed a little when he saw the picture, thinking of simpler and better times.
Everything now was so complicated! Tony couldn't even count the times when he wished to go back to when he was younger, when Alex was still a young child. Before Alex's accident and before his kidnapping. Hell, he wouldn't have even minded going back a year before all of that happened. But, he knew that time travel was an impossible feat. Even his technologies couldn't pull that off.
"Tony! Alex's doctor is here! Do you want to come down?"
Tony was brought out of his thoughts when he heard Pepper's voice. He put the picture back in the drawer and closed it. "Yeah, I'll be right down"
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