Summary: What if Tony escaped the cave a few days faster than the original timeline? Therefore, when he treads through the desert, Rhodey didn't find him first, Rose Potter did. Rose, who was taking a vacation from her dimension, stumbles upon a dying man. So what does she do? Save him. Curse her saving people motto. FEM Harry! (MOD)
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Chapter 3- Where am I?
The light was blinding when Tony tried to open his eyes. His whole body hurt, yet he felt comfortable. Was the whole incident a terrible nightmare. He sure hoped so.
Tony groaned and said automatically to test his hypothesis. "Jarvis, close the blinds." He waited for the light to dim down or better yet, hear his familiar AI speak. "Jarvis? Didn't you hear me?" When no reply was given back, Tony's eyes snapped open. "No!" he thought.
It was a bit distorting at first, but when everything started to focus into place, his eyes widened. This wasn't his room. No, this wasn't even his home.
"Where am I?" Tony thoughts as he roamed his eyes around. It was too generic, but it gave him comfort that he wasn't in a hospital. No, the way the room was set up, it has to be a guest room. But where and whose? Was it the nice terrorist's headquarters, and not a cave anymore? Tony closed his eyes and tried to remember the aftermath of his escape and Yinsen's sacrifice. There, he remembers a young woman with fire red hair that glowed bright under the scorching desert sun. His angel if he recalled. So does that mean he was dead? Was he in heaven or hell?
Before he could ponder more, he heard the door creak open. A young woman with soft, curly brown hair walked in looking down at her clipboard.
"If all things are as planned, he should be waking up soon." she mumbled.
Tony gave a small cough to let her know he was awake. Her head snapped up and quickly walked to his bedside. "You're awake. Tell me sir, what is the last thing you remembered?"
"I escaped and traveled through the desert, on the verge of dying; only to fall in the hands of a beautiful woman who claimed she wasn't an angel."
The woman nodded in understanding. "I see. Well, the good news is, all your body functions and parts are back to normal working speed. Unfortunately, the bad news is that I couldn't get the metal out, as it was too close to your heart. Your chance of survival was higher with the metal inside you rather than the tedious, risk taking surgery option. However, I did manage to give the magnet a small boost of power to keep it from getting closer to your heart, but for warning, I say it will only be effective at minimal a few weeks. A month if we cross our fingers. By then, we need to find you an alternate magnet or something equivalent."
Tony nodded. "I'll come up with something when I get back to my lab. But um, ma'am, thank you for the update and all, but where am I?"
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm Hermione Granger. Hello." She gave a small wave. "Right now you are currently under the roof of your so called angel's house. I'll go call her and tell her you're awake." She walked towards the door, but before leaving she turned her head and said, "Oh, by the way, there is a glass of water and your medicine you need to drink. Take your liquid medicine first then the water. I expect both of them to be inhaled by you by the time I get back." With a final nod, she walked out.
Tony stared at the now closed door for awhile before shifting his glance towards the bedside table holding said objects. Whatever the medicine was, it was his first time seeing it being given in a vial. His trust in them has increased due to the fact they saved him from being lowered six feet under. It may not be as high as Pepper and Rhody, but a little higher than everyone else alive in his life. So with that final thought, he uncorked the vial, and drowned the contents in one go without another thought.
Bad idea. "Gak! What the hell did I just drink!?" Tony said. Whatever he just drank was like drinking a shot of the worst alcohol ever created. He down that glass of water as if it was his last. It helped a bit in getting rid of the after taste.
"Bleh." Tony said while sticking out his tongue. "That was disgusting." However, even though it tasted disgusting, he suddenly felt stronger than before. Not like the weakness he felt every day after the first in the cave. Woah, that was some powerful stuff!
The door opened once again. However, instead of Hermione, he was greeted with his angel. Who seems to be blushing hard and not even trying to make eye contact with him.
"Ah. There's an angel at my door." Tony joked. His angel made eye contact with him, only to quickly look above his head and stare there.
"Um. Hello Tony. How are you feeling now?" she said softly. Good God! Her voice even sounded heavenly. Were they sure he wasn't dead?
"Uh…I feel better than before. Although I think that is obvious."
She chuckled at his dry humor. "That's good. A couple more days of bed rest, and you'll soon be able to head home."
He looked at her more closely now that he had better focus on his surroundings. She looked radiant with her long, fiery red hair. He also noticed her body was slim, not as slim as a model, but slim enough for him to glance back at her more than twice. But what he really noticed were her eyes. He has seen emeralds before, but not like this in her eyes. They sparkle like when sparks fly off the metal he works on in his lab. A beautiful, lively sight. He didn't realize he was staring a bit too long until she coughed a bit uncomfortably.
"Oh, uh. Sorry about that." Tony said smirking a bit.
She blushed again while rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. "Uh, no problem. Hehe." She looked away from his eyes again, and he felt a bit annoyed there. He was not used to woman avoiding him this long.
"What's your name angel? I seem to have dazed out when you saved me in the desert."
She smiled. Oh would you look at that, perfect teeth too. "My name's Rose. Nice to meet you, again."
"Hmm. Rose." Tony said as he tapped his finger against his chin. "It suits you."
"Thank you." She replies.
"So, I know you saved my life and all, and I thank you immensely for that, don't get me wrong, but why are your eyes avoiding contact with mine? I know I'm devilishly handsome, well, maybe not in this condition and all, but good enough to be called "Hey good-looking". So what's up doll-face? Did I offend you in some way while I was asleep?"
"Oh it is nothing like that!" Rose wave her hand frantically. Her face growing red again just after it had calmed down. "Nothing at all! I mean you looked really bad when I found you. Um. Not that it means I don't believe you are handsome. I mean you're handsome. Uh…" Rose quickly turned around and buried her face in her hands. "Stupid. Stupid." She mumbles.
Tony chuckled as he watched Rose try to pull herself together. "I'm waiting doll-face." He was beginning to enjoy teasing her, it was far too easy. Before she could pull herself together with what remains from her Gryffindor courage, Hermione came back in. Rose felt a sigh of relief come out, while Tony felt a bit annoyed.
"So…how's the patient now nurse?" Hermione said.
"I'm not a nurse 'Mione."
"Of course you are. Your bed side care the other day was fantastic." She giggled like a school girl during gossip.
Rose's face might as well stay red today, because her pale complexion wasn't coming back anytime soon. "It was your fault 'Mione!" She points accusingly to her.
Hermione scoffed and pushed the finger aside. "In what way was it my fault? I believe you asked me to save him when you brought him in his miserable state. No offense Tony."
"None taken. I know I looked like shit."
"The…the thing you made me do!" Rose stammered.
"You mean save his life?" One of Hermione's eyebrows rose up as if to look at her mockingly. "I believe you made it your responsibility to save him when you brought him here instead of a hospital, like a normal person would. It's not my fault you have a saving people problem." She stared Rose down, daring her to try and fight back. However, Rose didn't, as she just glared at the wall with a pout and arms crossed. Hermione rolled her eyes. She was dealing with a child sometimes.
Tony felt he needed to be heard about now, so he gave a small cough to draw their attention. "Um, not that I am not enjoying this tennis match, but can you clarify how she saved my life?"
Hermione turned to him. "Do you really want to know?" Her face looking like a cat getting the canary.
Rose looked alarmed and waved her hands frantically. "He doesn't need to know the finer details though."
"Yes. I would. Like I said, I'm grateful for you saving my life. How am I supposed to pay you back if I don't know the value and commitment you put into saving me?"
"Oh no Tony you don't have to do that! I don't need a reward for saving your life." Rose said.
"I want to. No matter what you say, I'm going to have to pay you back somehow. Money doesn't matter to me."
"There is no need for you to give Rose any money Tony. She has more in her vaults to last her to live fancy for at least seven to ten generations." Hermione inputted.
Tony whistled in an impressed tone. He maybe a billionaire, but he doesn't think he had that much money. Five would probably be the maximum number of generations he could last, and he felt he was pushing it for that number.
"Hermione! He didn't need to know that much!"
"Yes he does Rose. He needs to know you aren't the person who can be bought for money, let alone take it. You are the most selfless person I know, so I don't want him judging you for the wrong reasons."
"She's right angel. However, now I have to put a lot more effort into finding a way to pay you back."
"There is really no need Tony. I don't need you to pay me back. I was just there at the right time and moment. Anyone would do the same as me."
Tony looked at her quizzingly. "You said you were just wandering around in a hot, scorching desert. Finding me on accident seems a little out there; especially, when we were miles away from the closest city, let alone you walking by foot without supplies and transportation to get me back to civilization. But I'll let it slide since you saved my life. Furthermore, most of the people I have met always want something in return."
"Well then you'll have to say I'm one of the few of those people you've met who doesn't want anything except your heath returning."
"I'll think of something." Tony stated in a final tone while waving his hand nonchalantly. Well isn't he just confident Rose thought. "So about those details?" He said while turning to Hermione.
"Ah yes." Hermione said."Well, you were unconscious when I needed you to take your medicine, so I thought of the next possible solution." She puts a hand to where her heart is. "As you know, I had your best interest of survival in mind, and I couldn't do it since I had to monitor your status. Your lovely nurse on the other hand was free."
"Bull 'Mione! You just wanted me to kiss him!" Rose said angrily before she slapped a hand across her mouth in surprise of her own confession. "Shit" she thought.
Hermione looked amused. "There you have it Tony. I watched your condition improve, while our lovely nurse Rose gave you mouth to mouth."
Rose turned to Tony. "It was to save your life. It wasn't a kiss! I'm sorry if I did something you would feel as offended. It wasn't your special first kiss was it?" Rose looked worried when she saw Tony with his head down and shoulders shaking.
He couldn't take it, so he let all of it out. He laughed. Hard. Oh it hurts when he does, but it was worth it. "Haha, doll-face, you really don't know who I am do you?" He said, "Well, you don't have to worry about my feelings being hurt or anything. Do you not see my figure and face? I'm Tony Stark! Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist." He said while spreading out his arms.
"Oh, um…good for you?" Rose said while Hermione snorted.
Tony looked flabbergasted. How are they not impressed? "Let me tell you something about your angel Tony. Meet Rose Potter. World savior, more than a billionaire, surprisingly still single, Mistress of Death. Ironic for your angel huh?" Hermione said while using her arms as if she was show casing a product on TV.
Rose turned to Hermione with the expression of Why-are-you-exposing-magic-to-a-muggle!? Hermione then said out loud, "Oh please, who's he going to tell in this world? He's not from our universe remember."
"Hermione!" Rose shouted.
"What? We would have to tell him eventually. How else were you planning on getting him home?"
"I don't know. Maybe obliviate his memory and knock him unconscious and bring him home."
"And home is where exactly?" Rose didn't put up an argument for that, but Tony and Hermione could hear her mutter, "He would have told me. I could figure out where to go…maybe."
Hermione shook her head. "That wouldn't be a good idea, and you know it. Especially in his fragile state. Once again Tony, no offence. But obliviating the mind in this condition is detrimental, and I mean as in you will see him in your new realm detrimental. Plus, even if all goes according to your so called plan, how is he going to explain to everyone and himself how he escaped?"
"We could have given him fake memories like some random stranger finding him in the desert bleeding and bringing him back to civilization." Rose argued back.
"He would still feel like something is missing. He claims he is a genius Rose. He may sound like an arrogant fool, but I can see in his eyes that they hold a lot of knowledge even I don't comprehend, and that's saying something for the well known know-it-all."
"You may have a point."
"Of course I have a point. A right one by the way, as usual." Hermione stated.
Rose sighed in agreement before turning her attention back to Tony who was just staring at them with an open mouth. "Tony?"
He didn't respond. "Um 'Mione? I think we may have put him into shock?"
Hermione turned her attention back to Tony. "Nah, he'll be fine. Just go close his mouth with your hands. Or if you're really worried, let his mouth be preoccupied with something else, say another kiss?"
"Still not funny 'Mione."
"Hey, it's not my fault you're still single! You would think that because of who you are, you would at least have a boyfriend, maybe fiancé by now. Shoot, I was for sure you would get married before all of us."
"You know my status makes it hard to determine who loves me for me. Plus, what's the point? I'll outlive them, and only have their company in a transparent form. Heck, I won't even be able to touch them or feel their warmth. I'm better off single and with family and friends."
Hermione sighed sympathetically. "You know deep down that you still ache for love. I'm just trying to help by allowing you to experience what you're missing before all of us are gone. We want you to live life to the fullest with us still here, before you turn sour and bitter."
"By what, kissing unconscious strangers? I know you mean well, but Hermione, leave the love behind for awhile. Okay?"
"Alright." Hermione stated. "Now back to our patient." It was finally then that Tony came back to reality. Or what he believed was reality.
"So you're saying that you have the power to wipe my memories. Um yah, not a huge fan on that idea. You know what, let's just put a big red X through it shall we?"
The girls giggled at his reasoning. "We're not going through with that idea, so you're memories are safe Tony." Rose said.
"Oh thank your God angel! I was worried there for a second that my precious angel turned demon on me. So if you can do that, what are you guys? Super people? Mutants? Aliens? Government experiment that could have gone right or wrong?"
"We're witches." Rose said with a smile. "Not your stereotypical green, old wart face kind of witch. We may brew potions, but we don't crackle like an insane person."
"Oh, both of you are witches. Cool, cool… I think I've seen or read at least something supernatural in the news back home, so this doesn't surprise me that much as it should. Unless I may have already cracked, but my mind just hasn't processed it yet. Um, so are there like more of you guys or just the two of you?"
"We are a whole secret society in our world. We probably don't exist in your universe, not even if it was a parallel one. However, you must keep the knowledge of witches and wizards a secret, even if you are not in our universe. Can't give some crazy wacko over there ideas."
Tony nodded in agreement. "True. So, what's the plan after you drop me home? I know I'm going to have to build something to keep me alive and all, but that shouldn't take long."
"I thought I would just drop you home and wave good-bye. Let you live your life like I wasn't even there. I was just on vacation."
"So I'm just going to see you vanish into the heavens just like in a puff of smoke. And we were just getting to know one another." Tony said sadly. "Oh! I know how to pay you back! Come take your vacation in my universe at my place. I can give you a place to stay, and you can monitor my health! Kill two birds with one stone. I'm sure someone with your characteristics wouldn't just leave someone without checking in on them from time to time. Especially when said person was in a life or death situation."
"He has a point Rose." Hermione said, finally putting her two cents into the conversation. "This may help you not only relax, but practice on your new powers. Plus, we do need someone to check on him, and it would be a waste for you to keep popping in and out without knowing the proper time frame between pocket universes. I say you take up on his offer."
Rose thought it over. "Alright Tony, you got yourself a deal. I'll go start packing. We should be able to leave soon. Right Doctor?"
"Of course. Base on my calculations, if he continues his potion treatment intake, some good night sleeps, a healthy diet, and a way to get the magnet away from his major organ, he'll be as good as new. He should be ready for small movement by tomorrow, so I'll start packing his next set of treatment potions he needs in take before leaving. I'll go start making more and number them for you. Might as well add a few extra and some emergency potions for you too."
"Thanks Hermione! You're the best! Well Tony, it looks like you will be able to pay your debt off after all. Though it is still not really necessary in my opinion." Rose said cheerfully.
Tony then looked at her with a sly smirk. "Well if you want to change the deal, I can give you a kiss you while I'm still conscious. It would be better than an unconscious one in my opinion, but don't worry, I won't count it as a kiss." He gave her a wink. "But believe me angel, I bet we'll both be in heaven by the end of it."
Rose just stammered her farewell and quickly exited the door, while Hermione only shook her head with a grin and followed her out. "Playboy indeed. Get some rest Tony, and I'll bring you some food. You'll be up and ready to leave soon."
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