10 Tabloids and Trending Topics

HEY! I'm back! So, just so you know… I am letting myself procrasinate with this story. But it's okay because I'm writing chapter 25. Also I promised a hint this chapter. It will be at the end of this chapter.

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Origins Finally Revealed: Who is the Mystery Woman in Iron Man's life? The tabloid title read. The answer? Me.

Yeah, apparently someone thought releasing my identity to the public was smart.

I continued to look at the magazine curiously. I wonder how much of the article is false.

Curiosity getting the better of me, I flip to the page the article is on.

According to a source close to Tony Stark, Alyssa Williams is Tony's long lost daughter. The pair reconnected two years ago.

That was only a half-truth. Yes, I am Tony's kid. Yes, he never knew about me. No, I did not 'reconnect' with him two years ago. It's actually closer to three or four. The writer of the article also was clearly working with old information. I have not been Alyssa Williams for years now.

Alyssa followed in her father's footsteps and is an engineer. She is employed by her fathers company Stark Industries as of late. This was after the fall of SHIELD, where she was formerly employed. According to leaked SHIELD files Williams worked closely with the Avenger, Hawkeye. An anonymous source claims the two had dated during this time.

Wait… what? What source said that one? Barton and me? Someone clearly pulled that lie out of his or her ass. Me dating Clint would be like dating a sibling. That is in all actuality what it would be. Clint is my older annoying brother in everything but blood.

The pair still remain friends and have been spotted together with other Avengers, such as Black Widow and Captain America.

The magazine showed a picture of the four of us but forgot to show the fact that Tony, Pepper, Thor, Jane and Bruce were also there at the time the photo was taken.

Strange. Never thought I'd be in a trashy magazine like that. Sadly this isn't my first time seeing my face and probably will not be the last of it.

Stark Industries CEO Pepper Potts Big Announcement.

Pepper Potts announced in a press conference today who she would like to see take her place at Stark Industries. "When that time comes for me to step back from Stark Industries, Alyssa Rogers is the next logical person to take my place." the CEO claims. Also citing that "[Alyssa] already knows the ins and outs of the business. She is well aware of the time and effort needed to run the company. Stark Industries will strive and flourish under Ms. Rogers leadership."

"That was nice of her to say." I say as I read the article on my tablet. It had been set in stone for a while –much to my discontent- that I would be taking the metaphorical torch from Pepper. No one ever really made that publically known before.

"At least your name is right this time." Steve looked over my shoulder. "And that article is much more positive than this one." Steve pointed to the business section of the paper.

I scanned that article, basically it said that making me next CEO would be "an atrocious business move" and that Pepper should not "make moves based on personal motivations."

"Everyone's a critic." I shrug it off.

"Hey Alyssa? Did you see what's on twitter today?" Clint asked.

"No. Why?" I ask curiously.

"You're trending."

"What?" I took the phone from Clint and looked at the device. "Why am I trending?"

"Well, something you said is trending."

"What did I say? And why do people know what I said?"

"Maybe because you said it to a reporter."

"Oh… when did I talk to a reporter?"

"That Stark Fundraising thing?"

"Which one?"

"I don't know. A recent one? Anyway your name is trending."

"That is so weird. I should learn to stop talking."

Okay, this time I blame myself. This time, me on a trashy magazine cover is my fault.

Or Steve's, I could blame him too. He is way too adorable for his own good.

Avengers new couple? Captain America caught kissing Iron Man's oldest daughter. How does Tony Stark feel about this new budding romance? The magazine had a photo of Steve and me mid kiss.

Well, to answer the question, he does not take it well. But the article title was wrong. We are not a new couple. Unless you think being married for almost three years is new. And Steve was not kissing me. I was the one to initiate the kiss.

Mind you, I am starting to wonder how anyone thinks this is a new thing. My name is Alyssa Rogers for crying out loud.

Once again curiosity got the better of me and I looked inside the magazine.

Tony Stark has given full support of the new relationship.

Yeah, right. The guy ignores the fact Steve and me are together unless he absolutely has to acknowledge it.

The pair has been taking things slow and are just getting to know each other. Both have worked together on occasion in the past with SHIELD. The attraction seems to be clear, for example in the photo above.

Um… taking things slow? First of all, we got married basically on a whim and we were not even dating. Then we break up. And within seconds after having a meaningful conversation we jump right in to possible procreation. Yeah… slow is not the word I'd use.

While generally the other avengers are in support of the relationship, not all avengers like the possible new couple.

This ought to be good.

Hawkeye having a past interest in the younger Stark, is having a hard time with the idea of the leader of a team he is apart of getting closer with his rumored ex.

Barton has a shipper name for us and is probably the president of the 'Stelyssa fan club.' I think he is cool with Steve and me being married. Where do they get this information?

Also the lone female avenger, Black Widow had been getting closer with the Sentinel of Liberty. She was even with Captain America during the fall of SHIELD. Now with Alyssa playing a more prominent role in Captain America's life possible tension has occurred in the group dynamic.

Wow. I know for a fact Natasha has no interest in Steve. Maybe in another universe but not this one. Natasha was one of the people trying to get Steve to date from the beginning.

People really need to get their fact straight. This is providing me with so much entertainment.

"Hey Bruce!" I greeted when I say the physicist.

"Morning Alyssa."

"Or should I be calling you #Hulksmash?" I laugh.

"Hashtag what now?" Bruce eyed me.

"#Hulksmash. It's trending." I smile.

"Why is that trending?"

"A video of you hulk smashing the dummy Iron Man suit last week went viral."

Bruce groaned. "It went viral?"

"Oh yeah. You're an Internet sensation Banner. Fifty million views and counting."

"Who was stupid enough to take a video?"

"Clint. Tony. Me. JARVIS is always recording things like that. Anyone of us could be the culprit."

Bruce gave me a look.

"Hunt my dad, he did it." I gave in.

"What makes you say that?"

"The user name that posted the video is IronManistheBestAvengerEverandAnyonewhoDisputesthisDiesofRepulsor." I deadpan.

"Want another video to trend?" Bruce looked at me, obviously going to yell at Tony.

"And the hashtag is here to stay!"

Is another Avenger entering parenthood?

Oh good god! What is with the Avengers rumors lately? The gossip is getting more and more insane! Before you know it they are going to be saying the Hulk is gay!

I can only wonder which one of us is the target this time.

This week: Thor and Jane.

"Hey Jane." I call her immediately. I know if Thor got the news he'd freak out, might want to prepare Jane now.

"Hello Alyssa, to what do I owe the pleasure."

"Thought I'd pre-warn you but according to the tabloids you're having a baby."

"WHAT? That is not true!"

"Well… did you really expect the magazines to tell the truth? Anyway I thought I'd let you know because I do not think Thor would understand if he found out."

"Uh oh… too late. Thor just came into the room asking about it…"

"May the force be with you Jane Foster. It sounds like your going to need it."

Okay… a month. One month later some writer pulls their head out of their ass. Should I be happy or not?

Confirmed! Captain America and Alyssa Rogers make their relationship official!

We made nothing official. Someone just connected the damn dots. Steve Rogers. Alyssa Rogers. Same last name? Same residence? We both have wedding rings?

Oh my gosh we must be dating or something? How about married?

Apparently not yet.

According to a source close to the couple, both are happy with the progression of the relationship and really like each other.

Well, damn. I like my husband. Who would have thought?

This article really is asking for sarcastic remarks isn't it?

Could possible marriage be on the horizon? A reliable source says: Yes! That same source claims that Captain America has been thinking of popping the question for months now.

I look down at my left hand after I read that sentence. Yeah… wedding ring still there. I take back everything I said about the writer getting his or her head out of their ass. It is apparently still in there.

What could be next for this new Avengers power couple?

The avengers have a power couple? And it's Steve and me? HA.

"Did your dad show you this?" Steve asked as he walked into the apartment.

"That magazine we fed fake information too? Yeah. Hilarious. I can't believe they printed half the stuff they did." I say with a chuckle.

Tony and me had seen the crazy avengers articles that had recently taken hold. We decided last week to become those 'anonymous sources' the magazines got the information from.

And we told them all lies.

I took the magazine from Steve and started to flip through the pages.

Is Pepper Potts Pregnant again? Nope.

Hawkeye Really a woman? Clint is going to kill us.

Thor has an addiction to Pop Tarts. That could possibly be true.

Tony Stark's new obsession: Sherlock Holmes. In reality his new obsession is goldfish crackers. Ever since Pepper started giving them to Lily he eats them all day. We didn't tell the magazine that.

Captain America and Alyssa Rogers. Not dating, but Married! Might as well clear that one up…

The secret behind the Hulk. Dr. Bruce Banner keeps the Hulk under control by getting high? This one was all Tony.

Black Widow: Possible anger management issues? Tony Stark and Alyssa Rogers: Possible death wishes?

The list went on. I laughed at every headline.

"I think you and Tony enjoyed that a little too much." Steve looked at me.

"Its funny! People are so gullible! I mean come on! Read some of this stuff." I pass Steve the magazine.

"Captain America's unwholesome secret?" Steve questioned me.

"I actually do not know what that one is. What's it say?"

"Um… I have never… or would ever… what does that even mean?" Steve passed the magazine back to me.

I looked over where Steve had read. Oh. This is one Tony or me did not put in there. Clint maybe, but even this was a bit much for him.

"I do not think you want to know what that means. The other stuff I am pretty sure is a lie."

"It is a lie."

"Even if it was not a lie I do not think that it would matter now. I mean, what happened in the forties stays in the forties."

"I would never do that, neither would you, right?"

"Nope. That's just gross and I know what it implies."

"I don't think I have to know what it implies to know it is not good."

I close the magazine and throw it in the trash. "Lets not look at magazines like that ever again."

"Agreed."

Alright! Here is your hint: 6 chapters. Everything changes. Vauge enough for you?

Next chapter: Everyone has terrible timing.