Chapter 18.
Stronger, Faster.
The Stark Expo.
(Jack POV)
It was at least 12 hours til Arcee and I were heading over to where the Expo was taking place. Rhodey was on Dad's. No. My plane coming over for me and I was already packed what I needed and got Jarvis to send the Mark's 4,5 and 6 to my Dad's Place. As well as Cortana who will be there with me. As Jarvis would be at the base in case they need a ground bridge and No one is there.
Arcee was in the garage, ready to take me to the Airport and then Ground bridge to Dad's place. I just left my backpack in there. As Mum came in.
"Do you really need to go," Mum said.
"You know I do Mum, Dad would of gave that keynote, if he was with us now. But mum he isn't I got to do this," I said.
"Since Ratchet made so mods to my system I will be able to watch him from the inside also," Arcee said.
"Just keep an eye on him," Mum said.
"Don't worry, I will, No con is taking this partner of mine," Arcee said.
"See mum stop worrying, Arcee will keep me covered from the Cons," I said.
"Just come back safe," Mum said. Hugging me then let go. "I got to get to work,"
"Optimus said that he was keep an eye on you just to make sure the cons do try anything back here while I'm with Jack," Arcee said.
Mum just smiled and lefted.
"When do you have to go to the Airport," Arcee said.
"Cortana, how long til Rhodey gets to the airport," I said.
"Another hour and a half," Cortana said.
"It's takes an hour to get there," I said.
"Then we get going after 15," Arcee said. "I still want that drive with my partner before meeting you there,"
"Fine," I said.
Then I went and got my Red gem bracelet on my wrist, then I went and grabbed my jacket and keys, then headed back to Arcee who was already back to her Bike form and I put my backpack on and we drove off towards the airport.
XXX
Once we got there, We went to the area where Arcee met me last time and I got off.
"Right, Cee, meet you at Dad's place," I said.
"See you there, Jack," Arcee said. Then I started to head out and Arcee called for a bridge back to the base. Then I saw my Plane already waiting there for me and Rhodey was at the top of the stairs.
"Ready, Jack," Rhodey said.
"Yeap," I said heading in and Rhodey came in next. "Wheel's up, Let's roll," I said towards the cockpit and we headed off.
"You good?" Rhodey said.
"Yes, how's the sales been going," I said.
"Great, no bad boys getting hold of them now," Rhodey said.
"Good," I said.
"But we have a private Senate meeting the next day after the Expo, The Senates are wanting to talk," Rhodey said.
"No doubt trying to take what is mine from me thinking they can use it," I said.
"No doubt, But Jack they are trying to use me against you," Rhodey said.
"Got it, I work on a way to piss them off and help you out," I said.
"Thanks," Rhodey said.
XXX
After an hour flying we landed and Happy was there.
"Meet you at the thing," Rhodey said.
"Thanks, See you there," I said. Grabbing my backpack and went over to Happy.
"Hey, you good," Happy said.
"Great, Where's Pepper?" I said.
"Working, She meet you back at yours once she is finished," Happy said.
"Then let's go," I said getting in and Happy drove us back to Dad's place and I got out and grabbed my bag. "See you in a few hours Happy,"
"See you then," Happy said.
Then I headed into the house and put my bag on the main bedroom then headed downstairs towards the Garage.
"Still a Nice looking place you got here," A guy said.
Then I turned to see Fury there.
"What are you doing here?" I said.
"Heard you were coming back. But I need one of us on the inside of your company," Fury said.
"Why?" I said.
"So I can get in contact with you if needed," Fury said.
"So who is it I'm going to have then?" I said.
"Natasha Romanoff," Fury said.
"Why her?" I said.
"She Wanted it for some reason," Fury said.
"Fine," I said. "When will she be here or where?"
"After that whole private senate meet you got," Fury said.
"The Hell did you know that?" I said.
"Shields Job to know everything here," Fury said.
"What's the real reason Natasha Romanoff is coming here," I said.
"You will have to ask her, She wouldn't tell me," Fury said then left.
Then I headed down to the garage.
Where I found Arcee.
"What happened up there?" Arcee said.
"That guy Fury. I told you about before. Paid a visit," I said.
"What he want?" Arcee said.
"Apparently he was getting someone into my business. But it think it is more for the person that is coming," I said.
"Who is it? Didn't he say?" Arcee said.
"Yes. Natasha Romanoff. From what I hear from Fury. She is wanting this for some reason," I said.
"Yea, well she better watch out this partner of yours won't let her get what she wants," Arcee said.
"Don't tell me you are getting jealous Cee," I said.
"No, Just making sure my partner is safe," Arcee said.
"Jack," Cortana said.
"Yes, Cortana," I said.
"Pepper just pulled up," Cortana said.
"Be right there," I said.
"I'll stay like this for a while then," Arcee said.
Then I went up. To the main room as Pepper was coming in.
"Hey, Pepper," I said.
"Jack," Pepper said setting her things down and hugged me. "Good to see you. Looking after yourself,"
"You too," I said. "When are we going then?"
"In 3 hours," Pepper said. "But I thought we could grab something to eat before it,"
"Take out," I said.
"Yes, I'm up for that," Pepper said. "What are you up for having,"
"Chicken Curry and Gravy Chip," I said.
"Your bad," Pepper said. "I'll get it ordered,"
Half an hour later. It came and Pepper got it and we got to the kitchen and got to eat our takeout.
Once we were finished I went and got the Mark 4 ready then got in a suit that I had ready for it and got the mark 4. Then headed up where Pepper had a car ready to take us to the airport. Where there was a Titan aircraft going to take me to the drop site.
"Be careful. I'll meet you there," Pepper said.
"I plan on it," I said then got on with the Mark 4.
XXX
I wasn't long up in the air. Another 10 minutes from the drop. And I was in the Mark 4. Ready to go.
"270 at 30 knots, Holding steady at 15,000 Feet. You are clear for Exfiltration over the Drop Zone," The Pilot radioed in.
"Acknowledged open aft door," I said.
Then it opened and I jumped out and sky drive a bit of it.
Then I got hit by a firework but I was fine and used my thrusters the rest of the way. Then Landed down and my Armour deployment device came up and Took of the Mark 4. Leaving the suit on.
"Oh is it good to be back," I said. "Missed me?"
"Blow something up," Someone shouted.
"Blow something up already did that. I'm not saying that the world is enjoying its longest period of uninterrupted peace in years because of me. I'm not saying that from the ashes of my Father's captivity never had a greater phoenix metaphor been personified in Human history," I said. "I'm not saying that Our Uncle Sam can sit back in a nice chair. Sipping on an iced tea because I haven't come across anyone who's man enough to go toe to toe with me on my best day. It's not about me. It's not about you, It's not even about us. It's about Legacy. What we choose to leave behind for our future generations. And that's why for the next year and for the first time since 1974, the best and brightest men and women of nations and corporations will pool their resources, share their collective vision, to leave behind a brighter future, It's not about us, So what I'm saying if I'm saying anything is. WELCOME BACK TO THE STARK EXPO,"
Which made everyone going mad.
"And now making 2 special guests appearances from the great beyond. I'll tell you what it is all about please welcome My Father and Grand Father. Harold and Tony Stark," I said before leaving the stage.
Then went off and got changed into the clothes that I had Pepper send here and chanced into them and meet up with Happy and we headed straight for the Car.
"How far are we from DC," I said.
"DC? 250 miles," Happy said.
"Let's got onto it then," I said.
Then we took off.
XXX
We got to the senate building and Pepper was there and we went to the private room where they were.
"Mr. Stark. Do you or do you not possess a specialised weapon?" Stern said.
"I do not," I said.
"You do not,"Stern said.
"You know what it depends on how you define the word weapon," I said.
"The Iron man Weapon," Stern said.
"Nice try, But it is a flight suit with the ability to defend itself if needed. Nothing more or less," I said.
"It's a weapon, A weapon Mr. Stark," Stern said.
"Yeah, and your a idiot," I said. "You know what I am done with this bullshit and I know that you have been trying to get Col. Cody Rhodes against me who is not only a friend of my father. But my friend too. Which is why since I trust him that much. I have developed a suit only suited for him to use based on his DNA coding. Meaning no one is able to use it since their can not have the same DNA as the him,"
"I would like to call Col Cody Rhodes in," Stern said.
Then Rhodey walks in.
"Col Rhodes. Mr. Stark has made a surprising offer. I am assume you are aware of it," Stern said.
"Yes, I am. Jack was talking to me about this on our way over here. Jack, I accept that offer," Rhodey said.
"Always," I said.
"Now I would like to call Mr. Justin hammer to the stand," Stern said. "One of our weapon contractor,"
"Let the record reflect that I observed Mr. Hammer entering the chamber and I am wondering If and when any actual expert will also be in attendance," I said.
Then he tried to give a response from me.
"If you are wondering if anyone can try to recreate my technology the answer is no. Here. There has been attempts in North Korea. Iran, Even our dear Mr. Justin Hammer has tried and all those attempts have completely failed. Most countries. 5 to 10 years. Hammer industries 30 years," I said.
"I'd like to point out that the Test pilot survived," Hammer said.
"I think we're done, is the point that he's making I don't think there's any reason," Stern said.
"The point is you're welcome," I said.
"For what?" Stern said.
"Because I'm your nuclear deterrent, It's working. We're safe, America is secure. You want my property, You can't have it. Only Col Rhodes will have access to one. But I did you a big favour. We finally have world peace," I said. "Like come on what more do you want for now. I tried to play ball with these ass clowns,"
"Fuck you Mr. Stark, Fuck you Buddy, We're adjourned. We're adjourned for today. You've been a delight," Stern said.
"Finally, See ya," I said.
Then left with Rhodey and Pepper. After she had dealed with the press. Then we got back to mine.
XXX
"It will take some time, Rhodey, But I will like you know when it is done," I said.
"I know, Be careful, Jack," Rhodey said. "See you Pepper,"
"I got to get back to work, See you later," Pepper said.
"See ya," I said.
Then I headed down to the garage.
"Arcee, I'm back, Jarvis,Wake up Daddy's home," I said.
"About time, I was getting worried," Arcee said.
"Welcome home sir," Jarvis said. "Congratulations on the opening ceremonies. They were such a success as was your senate hearing,"
"I watched the opening to, That was nice by the way," Arcee said.
"Thanks, Cee," I said. "Jarvis, Send the Mark 4 back. Actually no, Reconfigure it for Rhodey,"
"I will began working on the configuration now sir. I also have Mr. Rhodes. DNA. Encoding it now," Jarvis said.
"Thanks buddy," I said.
"Jack, You good," Cee said.
"Always partner," I said.
"Jack, Pepper is upstairs looking on you," Cortana said.
"Be right there," I said.
Then I headed up.
"Hey, Pepper what's up," I said.
"Someone is looking for you, And we are good to go to the Grand Prix in Paris," Pepper said.
"And what about me being able to drive our Stark F1 car," I said.
"All cleared up," Pepper said.
"Right when do we leave," I said.
"In 2 hours," Pepper said.
"Nice, See you then and let who ever it was in," I said.
"Will do," Pepper said. Walking out and then a Woman came in.
"Take it your Natasha Romanoff," I said.
"Yes, I heard Fury told you," Romanoff said.
"He did, But what he couldn't tell me was why?" I said.
"I got sick of everyone at Shield looking at me like I was the enemy. Only 4 people liked me there. Coulson, Hill, Fury and Barton," Romanoff said.
"Barton isn't he the one with the insane Archer skills," I said.
"Yes, How," Romanoff said.
"I heard about some of his missions able to hit a target a mile or 2 away," I said. "Have to say would love to see that in person,"
"Let me guess, Fury," Romanoff said.
"Yeap, He let me see a few things," I said.
"He told me about your friend who is here too," Romanoff said.
"So much for him being quiet," I said. "So what job are you trying to do,"
"I've been in security most of my life since joined Shield but it gets tiresome of a while," Romanoff said.
"Then I take it you heard about the Paris Grand Prix, Romanoff or is it Natasha" I said.
"Which ever you want to use" Natasha said.
"Okay, Natasha, You know about me and Pepper going," I said.
"Yes," Natasha said.
"Okay, It is not for another hour before we go, I will let you get settled," I said.
"Thank you Stark," Natasha said.
"Call me Jack," I said. And she nodded and I went downstairs.
"Was that her?" Arcee said. As soon as I got into the garage.
"Yes," I said.
XXX
An hour later, I met up with Pepper and Natasha and we headed to the plane and to Paris for the Grand Prix.
Once we got to the Airport in Paris, We got into a car and headed to the Hotel which was right next to it.
Once we got there and pulled up We headed in and I left my Mark 5 with Happy. Which he had as we headed in and met up with Natasha. Who was wearing a Red Dress with a small Black bell around her Waist. Who got us to our table.
Which was when I went and got changed into the Racing suit and headed out.
Where I met up with Pit team and got in and got my ride to the line up. Then once all of the others were up and there, The light's came on and there were Red. But when they went green I hit the gas. On the First lap I are got into 4th place at the 2nd corner. Then I get a lap finished and got through a tunnel where there I saw the 3 Cars in front of me in pieces then the guy hits me with whatever those things were. Taking the front off my car and it went over and stopped. I look and saw him heading towards me. But I manage to get free from the car. Then I waited for him to get close where I knew he was going to try and kill me with the gas coming out of my car. When He does I manage to up out of the way and away from him and My arm was on fire but I put it out with my gloves. Then the guy started coming towards me again when My car came and hit the guy hard on the railing.
"Where the hell did he come from," I said.
"No idea, Get in," Pepper said.
"What happened to the security in this place," I said.
"Jack, get in the car," Pepper said.
"Fine," I said moving around. "First time actually doing something good," As I open the door before it gets cut off. "Happy, hit him again, Pepper case,"
Then Happy rammed him. Then just stopped.
"Pepper, Case, Please, Come on," I said.
As Pepper threw the Mark 5 out and stopping at my feet and I got it on and put it on. Then My helmet snapped on. Then I pushed the car away. Then tried to hot him with my Repulsor which he destroyed and I try again twice shooting but he stopped it but then I saw the power source which was almost the same Arc reactor the Mark 5 use. He tried to hit me with his wraps but I grabbed them stopped them and go towards him and once close enough Hard he hard enough and threw him over my shoulder and once he was on the ground I went and pulled the Arc reactor which shut down the wraps he had where security finally showed up and took the guy away where I destroyed the Arc reactor went back to the hotel where I got changed and headed down to find out why he attacked me. But He only gave me some shit about what my grandfather stole everything from his father. But I just left not before.
"When I get out. I will end you," He said.
"Keep dreaming," I said leaving.
Where I met up with Pepper and Natasha where we headed for the plane and flew back home.
Then Headed back to mine and Pepper went to work while Natasha had to tell Fury what happened.
"Jack," Arcee said coming over in her human form. "What happened?"
"Got attacked. This guy with some sort of wraps that ran off the same Arc Reactor type for the Mark 5," I said.
"You okay," Arcee said.
"I'm fine, Cee," I said.
"Jack Rhodey is upstairs," Cortana said.
"Cee," I said.
"Already on it," Arcee said moving back and Changing back into her Femme form then into her Bike form.
"Jarvis, Get me everything on Anton Vanko," I said.
"Query complete Sir. Anton Vanko was a soviet physicist who defected to the Us in 1963," Jarvis said.
"23 Years before Chernobyl," I said.
"However, he was accused of Espionage and was deported in 1967. his son, Ivan, Who is also a physicist, was convicted of selling Soviet-era weapons grade plutonium to Pakistan, and served 15 years in Kopeisk Prison. No further records exist," Jarvis said.
"Great more questions, Than answers," I said.
Then Rhodey came in.
"Jack, Listen. I've been on the phone with the National Guard all day, Trying to talk them out of rolling tanks up the PCH, Knocking down your front door and taking these, They're getting tired of waiting," Rhodey said.
"Well, too fucking bad for them, They have no idea how I making sure that no one can steal this on off you, Then using it against us," I said.
"Jack, you said no one else would possess this technology for 20 years, well some one else had it yesterday, It's not theoretical any more," Rhodey said.
"Yeah the same who attacked me yesterday. Which from what I hear is Dead," I said.
"Listen, I try stop them as much as I can, but they want to see that suit with me, Soon man," Rhodey said.
"Just tell them encoding DNA will take time, But what they only Senators what the Fuck else do they know apart from Politics," I said.
"Plan on it," Rhodey said then headed off.
XXX
A few hours later. It was finally finished encoding.
"Jack, it's done," Cortana said.
"And Only Rhodey can use," I said.
"Yeap," Cortana said.
"Good, Send it to Rhodey," I said.
"Well do, In a few hours," Cortana said.
"I hear that," I said "Night, Cortana, Cee,"
"Night, Jack," Cortana said.
"Night, Partner," Arcee said.
Then I headed up where only Natasha was there.
"Jack, Fury wants to speak with you tomorrow morning here," Natasha said.
"What about?" I said.
"He wouldn't tell me," Natasha said.
"Great, Well, I'm tired as hell," I said. Heading on up. "Night,"
"Night," Natasha said.
Then I got to my room and went to sleep.
XXX
The Next day after I got up and Showered. I headed down and saw Fury already there.
"When the hell did you get here," I said.
"An hour ago," Fury said.
"Yeah, well you have to wait a bit longer," I said going towards the kitchen and getting some breakfast.
Where not long after I finish feel like someone was behind me and I turn to see Natasha in one of those Black catsuits.
"What?" Natasha said.
"Nothing, just never seen you in that before," I said.
"Can't only you know why I am really here. Not Pepper," Natasha said.
"Still you could of wear that here," I said.
"Then what if Pepper walks in," Natasha said. "Plus you would like that, See me in this all the time,"
"Maybe," I said.
"Knew it," Natasha said.
Then I headed out to see Fury sitting down.
"So what are you doing here?" I said.
"That Arc Reactor is based on unfinished technology," Fury said.
"No It was finished. Dad Finished it," I said. "It has never been particularly effective until he miniaturised it and use it for the suit,"
"No, Howard said the arc reactor was the stepping stone to something greater," Fury said. "H was about to kick off an energy race that was gonna dwarf the arms race, He was on to something big, something so big that it was gonna make the Nuclear Reactor look like a Triple A battery,"
"Just him or was Anton Vanko in on this too," I said.
"Anton Vanko is the other side of that Coin," Fury said. "Anton saw it as a way to get rich, When your Grandfather found out he had him deported, When the Russians found out he couldn't deliver, they shipped his ass off to Siberia and he spent the next 20 years in a vodka-fuelled rage, Not quite the environment you want to raise a kid in, The son you had the misfortune of crossing paths with in Monaco,"
"You said that I haven't tried everything. But I already had a new type of Arc reactor made," I said.
"He always did say that you had the brains and the Knowledge to finish his started," Fury said.
"Dad or Granddad say that," I said.
"Your Granddad," Fury said.
"How do you even know him," I said.
"He was one of the founding members of SHIELD," Fury said.
"Wait what?" I said.
"I got a 2.00," Fury said.
Then he left.
"Does he always do that?" I said.
"Most of the time," Natasha said.
XXX
It's been a 2 days now, Now I am only hearing about Hammer doing something at my Expo.
"What is Hammer really doing at that Expo," I said.
"No Idea, Pepper and I will be there," Natasha said.
"Well, I don't like it. Jarvis Get the Mark 6 online, We are going to need it," I said.
"Bring systems online now, Sir," Jarvis said.
"I've got my gear too just in case, This feeling of yours does actually happen," Natasha said.
"Natasha, Shit always happens when this feeling comes in," I said. "It hasn't let me down yet,"
"Gotta go," Natasha said. Heading off to Pepper now doubt.
"Thinking trouble is coming," Arcee said.
"Yes, And I don't like it," I said.
"Systems online, Sir," Jarvis said.
"Good, Cortana get loading in to the Mark 6," I said.
"Already done, Jack," Cortana said.
"Sir, We have an incoming transmission," Jarvis said.
"Who," I said.
"Unknown sir," Jarvis said.
"Probably Coulson," I said. Going over to my desk. "Open it Jarvis,"
Which he did.
"Coulson, How's the land of Enchantment?" I said.
"Hey, Jack, How you doing?" Ivan said. "I double cycle,"
"You what?" I said.
"You told me double cycle more power. Good advice," Ivan said.
"You sound pretty sprightly for a dead guy," I said.
"You too," Ivan said.
I muted my side. "Jarvis, Cortana Trace him,"
"Now, the true history of Stark name will be written," Ivan said.
"Where is he?" I said.
"Accessing the Oracle grid. Eastern Seaboard," Jarvis said.
"What your Grandfather did to my family over 40 years, I will do to you in 40 minutes," Ivan said.
"Sounds good, Let's get together and hash it out," I said.
"Tri-state area," Jarvis said. "Manhattan and outlying boroughs,"
"I hope you're ready," Ivan said hanging up.
"Call trace incomplete," Jarvis said.
"Call Natasha now," I said.
"Calling now," Cortana said.
"Jack," Natasha said answering.
"That feeling I had was right, I just got called by Ivan, You know the guy who attacked me in Monaco," I said.
"Yes," Natasha said.
"He still alive, I have no idea where. But listen Keep an eye out at Expo, I'll get there as soon as I can," I said. Hanging up.
"Jarvis, Mark 6 Now," I said.
Then I got in.
"Cortana," I said.
"Online and ready, Jack," Cortana said.
"Let's fly," I said. "Back before you know it Cee," Then took off towards the Expo and Tried Rhodey.
"Jack," Rhodey said.
"Rhodey. Watch out that guy that attack me could be headed to the Expo. Ivan, I'm on my way,"
"Jack," Rhodey said then cut off.
"Cortana," I said.
"I lost his signal," Cortana said.
"Max thrust let get there," I said.
XXX
We just got there where Rhodey was in his suit and I landed down next to him.
"We got Trouble," I said.
"Jack there are civilians present," Rhodey said.
"Give them a wave," I said. To hammer. Who left. "Rhodey, Ivan Vanko is alive, I think he is working with him,"
"Vanko's Alive," Rhodey said.
Then I moved over to Hammer.
"Where is he?" I said.
"What?" Hammer said.
"Where's Vanko?" I said.
"Who?" Hammer said.
"Tell me," I said.
"What are you doing here, Man?" Hammer said.
"Enough bullshitting, Where is Ivan Vanko?" I said.
"Whoa, Whoa, Whoa," Rhodey said.
Then I turn and see a minigun aimed at me.
"Is that you?"I said.
"No I'm not doing that, That's not me, I can't move, I'm locked up, I'm locked up. Jack get out of here go, This whole system's been compromised," Rhodey said.
"See you outside," I said lifting off and flying off. "Natasha,"
"Jack," Natasha said.
"Rhodey suit been compromised find out what the hell is going on," I said. "Cortana hack in to Rhodey I need him,"
"On it," Cortana said.
"Natasha, hammer has to be working with Vanko, This is no chance thing. Find out where he is and get there. If I can't to Rhodey, You need to do it from there," I said.
"On it," Natasha said hanging up.
"Jack, Jack, I'm locked on, I have target lock," Rhodey said.
"On who?" I said.
"On you," Rhodey said. "On your 6,"
"Cortana," I said.
"Remote reboot Unsuccessful," Cortana said.
"Shit, Natasha," I said.
"Yeah," Natasha said.
"I can't get into Rhodey, Have you found him," I said.
"Yes, He is at Hammer's Facility," Natasha said. "I'm heading there now,"
"Got it, You going have to try reboot Rhodey's suit from there,"
"Got it," Natasha said Hanging up.
Then I as getting shot at by Snipers.
Then I saw this kids trying to get one. Making me land and shot it before flying off again.
"You got multiples coming in on you," Rhodey said.
"Let's get this away from the Expo," I said.
Then went Flying under a bridge.
"Jack, I got a locked on you again," Rhodey said. "Jack, A pack just peeled off they're heading back to the Expo,"
"Got it," I said.
"I'm closing on you," Rhodey said. "Ordnance coming in hot, Jack, watch it,"
"No shit," I said.
Then headed off back to the Expo.
To take out the ones back there.
"Rhodey, You still locked on?" I said.
"Yes," Rhodey said.
"Drop your socks and grab your crocs, We're about to get wet on this ride," I said.
Then managed to get rid off all of them apart from Rhodey.
"Rhodey," I said. "What's your 20,"
Then Got hit and landed in a Garden.
"Natasha, I need Rhodey back now," I said.
"Working on it," Natasha said.
I just kept Rhodey's guns off me. Then he shut down.
"Reboot complete, Jack, You got your friend back," Natasha said.
"Thank you, Nat," I said.
"What?" Pepper said.
"Is that you," I said.
"What's going on?" Pepper said.
"Doesn't matter right, Natasha where's Vanko?" I said.
"Gone, Damn it, Jack, You got incoming," Natasha said.
"Got it," I said.
Then went over to Rhodey.
"Rhodey, Come on man," I said.
"You can have this back," Rhodey said.
"Nice try," I said "Get up, We got incoming. Hot, Any second, What's the play?"
"Well, we want to take the high ground, Okay, So let's put the biggest gun up on that ridge," Rhodey said.
Then we head there.
"Where you going?" Rhodey said.
"Please, This one got alot more weaponary than that," I said.
"It's called being a badass," Rhodey said.
"Fine," I said. "Get on the Ridge, I'll draw them in,"
"Don't stay down here. This is the worst place to be," Rhodey said.
"No the first time," I said.
"It's the kill box, Jack, This is where you go to die," Rhodey said.
Then those things showed up.
"Screw this," I said snapped my helmet back in place as we started to take them out. But then they were coming in from all sides. "Rhodey, Get down," Bring out my laser weaponary, Cutting them in half.
"Wow, I think you should lead with that next time," Rhodey said.
"Yeah, sorry boss, I can only use it once, It's a one off," I said. "Natasha, Is that all of them,"
"No, Heads up, You got one more drone incoming, Jack, this one looks different," Natasha said.
"If it's Vanko, Game on," I said.
Which it was as he landed and open his face.
"It's good to be back," Ivan said.
"This isn't gonna be good," Rhodey said. "I got something special for this guy. I'm gonna bust his bunker with the Ex-wife,"
"The what?" I said.
Then Rhodey shot something but bounced off.
"Hammer tech," I said.
"Yeah," Rhodey said.
"I got this," Then I started shooting everything I had at him. But his head came back quick.
But no matter what we did nothing got him.
"Rhodey, I got an idea, Same time," I said aimed my hand at him. "Put your hand up.
"Yep," I said.
"I'm ready, I'm ready, Go,go,go," Rhodey said.
Then we shot at each other but it met right in front of Vanko and Took him out.
Then we went over to Vanko.
"You lost," He said.
Then his chest piece as did the other go Red.
"All these Drones are rigged to blow, We gotta get out of here, Man," Rhodey said.
"Pepper, Where are you?" I said.
"Car par why?" Pepper said.
As I took off and flew straight to her and got to her just in time and flew up as they all blow.
Then Landed on and roof top.
"You okay?" I said.
"Yes," Pepper said. "We'll need to get a clean up,"
"Do that back at the house," I said.
Then I took us home and Pepper went back to hers.
XXX
Next day I was at a warehouse where Fury wanted to see me. Heard from Natasha too.
Then saw a file. "Avengers Initiative."
"So what you think you in?" Fury said.
"Protect the Planet I was born on. Really. Not a hard call to make, Plus I do that anyway," I said. "What about Romanoff?"
"She is staying on for some reason not telling me, But she's better than before," Fury said. "Any idea?"
"Not for me to tell," I said. "Gotta get going, I got a flight to pack for,"
Then I headed off and got onto Arcee and headed back Home and where I pulled into the Garage and Got off.
"Back in a few then we head back home," I said.
"Damn straight," Arcee said.
Then I got off and headed up to my Bedroom where Everything was ready to get packed up and I grabbed my bag and packed everything up and Then headed down where Natasha was.
"So you off?" Natasha said.
"Back home, Yeah," I said.
"Best careful, Don't make me have to come out there and save your ass," Natasha said.
"Well do," I said. Headed passed her but she grabbed me and kissed me.
"You better," Natasha said heading off.
Then I headed down and got onto Arcee and drives to the airport and got off at a nice spot where no one would see Arcee Bridge back to base.
"See you back home, Cee," I said.
"I'll be waiting," Arcee said.
As I headed to the plane and got on.
"Wheels up, Let's go," I said.
After we took off I was working on the Mark 7 again finished off everything for started to work on the upgrades for the Mark 7.
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As then plane landed I headed out and to the spot I left Arcee last time and saw her waiting for me.
"Ready to go, Cee," I said.
"You know it Partner," Arcee said.
"Let's go home," I said getting on and then we drove off back home.
Once we got there, Mum wasn't back, No doubt at work.
So I stopped outside and put my bag in my bedroom and then Got back onto Arcee.
"Back to base," I said.
"Yes," Arcee said.
"Man is it good to be home," I said.
Then we took off toward the base, Where we were told everything about what Ratchet was working on and what it done to him. Lucky they found him before he was badly hurt.
But once we heard everything. We had to go back home where Once we got there, But Mum wasn't home still. But Arcee and I got into the garage and closed it up. Then I went to bed.
"See you in the morning, Cee," I said.
"Night, Jack," Arcee said.
Once I got to bed and went to sleep.
That's all for this chapter.
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