IRON MAN #4
THE PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES PART 4
By: Nathan Banks
Iron Man aka Tony Stark was in the middle of a battle or better yet, a war between himself and the Dreadnoughts at the facilities for Stark Industries. It was just himself against these deadly robots but it didn't matter how many they were, what matters was to stay in the fight and keep going until the Dreadnoughts couldn't continue anymore. He knew why they were here though, The Mandarin sent them so that he can send Tony a message. Tony got the message loud and clear...too bad he wasn't fighting The Mandarin because if he did, he would have send him back to where he came from for good.
J.A.R.V.I.S. : Sir, I am sorry to interrupt you at this moment
Tony: Yeah Jarvis
J.A.R.V.I.S. : You have an incoming call but the ID is unknown sir, would you like to take it?
Tony: You know what? Hold that thought Jarvis
Iron Man raises both arms as he fires missile bombardments at The Dreadnoughts before one of them, make it two, moves out of the way as two of the missiles hits a warehouse, while the rest hit the others, which makes Tony cringe. Suddenly, a picture comes up on the right hand screen of Tony's helmet inside before the voice speaks.
Tony: Bring the call through...I think I know who it is...
Voice: Hello Tony...
Tony: I think I know who that is...long time no see...Mandarin. I was expecting that you were responsible for sending Dreadnoughts to my facilities but you're better than this you know?
The Mandarin: Perhaps but I love playing games with you Stark it makes everything fun...
Tony: Fun? Just like...*Fires repulsor rays at incoming Dreadnoughts* When you had someone try to kill me and instead put a bullet through Rhodey?
The Mandarin: Ah yes...it's unfortunate that it happened? How is the good colonel doing?
Tony activates the Deflector Shield as The Dreadnoughts fire there rifle bullets at Iron Man, with Stark one step ahead of them.
Tony: That's none of your business Mandarin. If you want to come after me fine but leave everyone else out of it!
The Mandarin: What about Pepper? I heard she's doing fine.
Tony glared when Mandarin mentioned Pepper, as the Deflector Shield faded away. Tony's then started to fly straight towards The Dreadnoughts before he fired his repulsor rays at each of them.
Tony: You know something Mandarin, you're just a coward, someone who can't face me in public. You rather send someone else to do your battles, that's always been your styles.
The Mandarin: Now now Iron Man, that's not very nice to speak to one of your favorite enemies
you know?
Shaking his head, Tony flew around the facilities before the Dreadnoughts followed him. Flying backwards, Tony fired his repulsor rays at The Dreadnoughts, and then fired more missle bombardments at them.
Tony: You of all people should know that this isn't a game. You could of killed everyone here, just be glad that my team got them out of there quickly.
The Mandarin: Please, I do not care about everyone else...I only want you and only you. I guess in a strange way...you complete me...
Tony shook his head, knowing the Mandarin was sick and twisted all these years since they first met. As Tony continues the fight, he could hear the sounds of sirens as Tony looked down while he fired his repulsor beams and missiles, seeing police cars show up, six of them to be exact. the Dreadnoughts stopped what they were doing. The policemen got out of these cars before drawing their weapons at the deadly robots, firing at them.
Tony: Oh great...
The Mandarin: What is it with police and law enforcement? I was expecting Rhodes or the Avengers but this...this is truly pathetic.
Tony: Mandarin, don't do this, please!
The Mandarin: Too late Iron Man
The Dreadnoughts fire their laser beams but not at the police, as the police run and get out of the way, hitting the cars as they exploded.
Tony: No!
Tony flew towards the dreadnoughts and fired a bunch of missiles and lasers at them so that they can stop, so that they can fight Iron Man...but it didn't work. Now the Dreadnoughts were chasing after the police.
Tony: Mandarin, if you have a heart, then tell these things to stand down because if you don't, I will stop them myself.
The Mandarin: Alright alright...you win...for now...but remember my friend...we are not through...not just by a long shot.
The Dreadnoughts stopped attacking as they stood still before they fell to the ground.
Tony: What's the status on them on Jarvis? Are they still alive?
J.A.R.V.I.S : No sir, they seem to not work right now.
Tony: Good...is The Mandarin still in connection with me on the call?
J.A.R.V.I.S : No Mister Stark, he is not on as we speak.
Tony: Well that's a relief.
With his Iron Man armor, The Armored Avenger lands down on the ground slowly before Stark takes off his helmet so he can breath, and smells the fresh air before he sighed. It looks like the police survived the attack and will be fine but that was not Tony's real concern. Looking around, the facilities for Stark Industries were just a mess right now thanks to the Dreadnoughts and The Mandarin.