IRON MAN #11

THE PAST,THE PRESENT,THE FUTURE PART 3

By: Nathan Banks

Back at Stark Towers, both Tony and Andros had just arrived after they dealt with the mess from the Stark Archives. But it just wasn't long for Tony to find out that Andros was his grandfather, which Tony could not believed and even though he was still in shock, he and Andros really need to have a talk about who he truly is and where he came from. After Tony's armor was off and in storage, Tony went to one of the top floors where his bar section was, as Andros, who's armor completely faded away and wearing regular clothing followed Tony. Once they got there, Tony went to the bar section and took out a glass before looking up at Andros.

Tony: So, since you are claiming to be my grandson, I decided maybe you need a drink before you explain yourself.

Andros: Let me guess, you're trying to guilt trip me?

Tony grinned and chuckled a little bit.

Tony: Maybe but it was worth a try.

Andros: Well good job on that but sure, I will have a drink and it doesn't matter which kind.

Tony nodded his head before he made a drink for Andros before giving it to him

Tony: So, the big question, who are you?

Andros: I am Andros Stark, your grandson as I come into the future to warn you about a new threat that is coming so that you can prepare for it when the time comes.

Tony: And what is this threat?

Andros: The Mandarin and Fing Fang Foom.

Tony arched his eyebrow before he smirked a bit.

Tony: Mandarin and I already had a scuffle a couple of moths ago but I haven't heard anything from him lately, but from Foom, I am not surprised. Everyone wants to take me out these days and it's not out to the ballgame.

Andros smirked a bit and shook his head, knowing his grandfather would make a sarcastic comment like this but he cleared his throat. Taking out a small tablet, Andros turned it on as holographic started to come out of it as Tony saw an Iron Man version of Fing Fang Foom and The Mandarin inside Foom's mouth as he felt a little bit grossed out.

Tony: Is that The Mandarin in Foom's mouth? That's so disgusting.

Andros: I know and you're probably wondering why Foom is in armor like yours even thought it's different. A.I.M had a scientist named Kearson DeWitt who used to work for your company Stark Industries, does that name sound familiar to you?

Tony: Yeah...he used to work for my weapons division until I shut it down.

Andros: Well he was working on a secret project called PROTEAN. It was a project that used technology to merge with an metal suit and become Ultimo. And guess who he was working with in order to use it to get back at you?

Tony: The Mandarin and Fing Fang Foom?

Andros: Bingo but the problem is that the effects of the PROTEAN are irreversible which overtook both The Mandarin and Foom, causing them to attack everyone and kill those that refused to stand down to The Mandarin, Foom and their forces.

Tony: What about me? Let me guess, I was killed too

Andros: Not quite, you died sometime before this even happened but that's why I am here to prevent the same thing happening in this timeline. We have to do this together, it doesn't take one person to figure everything out.

Tony: You don't have to worry Andros, I think you and I can gel together like fine wine. Back in the day when I became Iron Man I was just a one person guy but things are different now.

Andros smiled and nodded his head before he started to down his drink as Tony shook his head and chuckles a bit before the two of them hear someone coming. The two of them turn their heads seeing Pepper and Rhodey coming in quickly.

Pepper: Thank god your alive Tony, Rhodey told me what...

She noticed Andros at the bar section who hesitantly waved at Pepper.

Pepper: Um Tony, who is that?

Andros looked at Tony before standing up from the bar stool and looked at her and Rhodey.

Andros: Hi Pepper, hey Rhodey...I am Andros...Andros Stark...your grandson Pepper or shall I say grandma.

Pepper looked at Andros like he was crazy or something before she started to faint as Rhodey catches Pepper in his arms. Tony and Andros rushed over to Pepper and Rhodey

Meanwhile...

At a Roxxon Power Manufacturing Plant inside we can see other people who not only work there and who are also associated with DeWitt are creating parts of the PROTEAN project as The Mandarin and DeWitt look on, seeing the progress.

The Mandarin: It looks like everything is slowly coming together Keasron, I am impressed.

Kearson DeWitt: Well once everything is complete then you and Foom will become one, I promise you that.

Someone who worked for AIM walked up to DeWitt and Mandarin.

AIM employee: I am sorry to disturb you Dr. DeWitt but General Shatalov is on the line sir and wants to speak with you.

DeWitt: Bring him on the line please

A hologram shows up revealing General Shatalov.

DeWaitt: Ah General...what can we do for you?

General Shatalov: I am afraid I have bad news Dr. DeWitt...we have a leak...a spy and we have been compromised.

Dr. DeWitt: What!?

General Shatalov: Yes, unfortunately we been compromised like I told you before and even worse SHIELD is coming to our door step. I say let them come...we will be waiting for them.

Dr. DeWitt: You better follow our agreement plan Shatalov...or we are through and done. Do I make myself clear?

The general glared at DeWitt

General Shatalov: Don't give me orders you little idiot.

The general ended the call as the holographic disappeared as the general looked at those who work with him, who also work with DeWitt.

General Shatalov: Prepare the Dynamo

TBC In Part 12