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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Ichigo0-0Rose: Hey guys! Thanks for being patient. The project took longer than I expected, but it went through without a hitch. So, without further ado, on with the chapter! :)
Chapter 6- Home Sweet Home
"Jarvis, light her up." Tony calls out as he walks through the door. The lights in the house turned on. Tony spins dramatically around to face the crowd entering in, but his focus was mostly on Rose. "Here it is."
Rose looks around in astonishment. Even though she's rich, she just likes to live in comfort, and that did not include all this space and new technological advances. Tony smiled smugly as he soaked in her awe. Pepper, Rhodey, and Happy just rolled their eyes and smiled at Tony's antics. They just walked in and went to get comfortable.
"Well, after a day like this, I say I am in need for a drink." Rhodey said as he headed towards the alcohol bar Tony had in the living room. "Pepper. Happy. You guys want a glass?"
"I'll take one." Happy said.
"Surprise me." Pepper said.
"If you're offering, I'll take a glass as well Rhodes." Tony responded.
"Oh no Tony, you're not getting a sip." Rhodey said. "With your health, we'll need to cut you off of this stuff for a while."
Tony looked at him in question. "And how long is this a while?" He asked with an eyebrow arched up.
"Does indefinitely count?" Pepper teased.
"Hardy har har Pepper." Tony said as he rolled his eyes. Everyone in the room chuckled.
"I'd say about a week should be good." Rose said as she finally joining the conversation and taking a seat on the couch. "Rhodey, I'll take Tony's drink. He can take a glass of water while we celebrate." Rhodey chuckled and poured her a glass.
Tony turns to Rose. "So, this is where you will be staying for a while. Mi casa es su casa." Tony turned and tried to grab a glass of scotch Rhodey was about to set on the table. Unfortunately for him, Rhodey predicted this, and with quick reflex, the thing between Tony and his glass was Rhodey.
"Tony!" Pepper said in exasperation.
He puts his hands up as if he was innocent. "What? Can't blame me for trying." Pepper shakes her head and hands him his glass of water.
Rose giggles while taking a small sip of scotch. She wasn't really an alcoholic type person, but she can have a drink or two every now and then.
"Anyways, like I was saying." Tony started as he took a sip of his water. He grimaced. "Needs more alcohol." He mutters. "Darling Rose here will be staying here and nursing me back to health. She'll feed me, watch my brilliant mind work, make me take my medicine, tuck me in bed, etc., etc. Completely proper and boringly innocent."
Everyone rolled their eyes. "I'm sorry Rose, but um, how did you and Tony get acquainted?" Pepper asked. "No one has seemed to inform me other than your stay here."
"Well, angel here saved my life. Found me bleeding to death in the hot desert, and carefully maneuvered me to her place. Don't need to worry about the small details, just know that I'm back on my feet with a few minor scrapes and bruises that'll heal soon." Tony said the last sentence with a tone his friends weren't used to hearing often. A tone they last heard after Tony's parent's funeral when he told them plainly to shut up about it and move on.
So, getting the subtle hint, they all nod their heads in agreement.
"Well that's good to hear." Rhodey said as he then drowns his scotch down in one gulp. "Now, another topic we need to discuss: today's press conference. Are you really going to be shutting down the weapon's division? The division is the main income to your wealth?"
"Yes." Tony said firmly. "I firmly believe that it's time for Stark Industries to take on a new era. One where nothing blows up and can harm anyone. I'll come up with something that'll fix everything. After all, I'm a genius." Tony gives them his playboy smile he uses for the media, and all his friends sighed in relief as the tension dispersed.
"Well this was a lovely get to together. We should really do this more often with tea and finger sandwiches. Well, you can have tea; I'll have that scotch or something." Tony waves his hand nonchalantly. "But it's time for everyone to go home and rest up. See you guys tomorrow then."
"Wait, you're kicking us out already?" Happy said.
"Well I'm not pointing towards the exit door for nothing." Tony replied. "You know the way out."
"Do you know what you'll say to Obadiah tomorrow?" Pepper asks as she gets up to leave.
"I have a rough draft in my head on what to say to Obie tomorrow. Hey, if you stop by, what do you think of Italian for lunch? I know a great one that'll deliver." Tony said.
"I'll think about it." She replied as she leaves his house.
"I'll put that down as a yes I'll come, but I won't eat it until later. It's cool. I'll have it put inside the fridge or something to keep it fresh. Rhodes? Happy?"
"Sorry Tony. Duty calls tomorrow." Rhodey said. "But since you're asking, save me a dish as well. I'll come by and chat with you later."
"Same for me as well sir." Happy replied.
"Stay good Tony." Rhodey said.
"Trouble, what trouble?" Tony asked innocently.
"You know what I mean." Rhodey turned to Rose. "Even though he just got back and is more injured then he lets on, don't hesitate to whack him a few times to the head if he does anything he's not supposed to do."
Rose smiles. "I already do that."
Rhodey laughs. "Then you're the perfect nurse for this job. Treat him well Ms. Potter."
"Rose, call me Rose."
"Alright Rose. You can call me James if you would like."
Rose's nose scrunched up a bit. "I'll stick with Rhodey. Sorry, but my dad's name was James. Not used to calling other people by that name if I don't have to."
Rhodey nodded. "Understandable. Well then. We should be off then. Have a pleasant day you two, and remember Tony, be good."
"I'm not a child Rhodes." Tony said in exasperation.
"Could have fooled me." Rhodey replied as Pepper, Happy, and he exited the building.
"Well then." Tony stated as he turned to face Rose. "How about a tour?"
Rose smiled. "That would be lovely. Lead the way." Tony held out his arm, and she put her arm through it.
"Well, we begin our lovely tour by presenting the living room we were all comfortable with, bar included."
"How charming."
"Right. Down the hall should be the kitchen. Second floor has the rooms: mine, yours, bathrooms, media room, etc. Should be able to distinguish when you see it. Then finally, the basement is my work area slash garage. Other than that, we end our tour. Thank you for taking the time to take this distinguished tour. If you have any questions, please contact Jarvis."
Rose giggled. "I shall. Thank you for allowing me into your home." They both sit back down on the couch.
"It's no problem. You saved my life, it's the least I could do." Tony paused. "Not true. I still owe you a lot. I'll think of something soon."
"You don't have to Tony." Rose protested.
"Nope, I'm still going to do it, even if I have to do it behind your back." Tony said firmly.
Rose sighs in defeat. "Alright."
Tony jumps right back up, but slightly wobbles. He puts his arms out like airplane wings, and regains his balance. "Right then, it's been a long day for all of us. I say we hit the hay. I have a speech to prepare for Obie tomorrow. Looking forward to that." He says the end sarcastically.
"Very well then." Rose said. "I need to contact Hermione as well. I'll leave you a potion to take before you go to bed tonight." She pulls it out of her extendable bag that Hermione gave her. "Jarvis, please make sure Tony takes his medicine before he sleeps."
"Will do Ms. Potter." Jarvis replies.
"Please call me Rose, Jarvis." Rose says.
"I'm afraid that would be most inappropriate Ms. Potter."
"Don't let it get to you angel." Tony said as he takes the potion. "It's how he's programed." She nods.
"Well, I'm going to go call Hermione then. Jarvis, could you please lead me to my room?" Rose asked.
"Certainly Ms. Potter. Please enter the elevator that is straight ahead, and I'll guide you from there." Rose nods. "Alright then, I'll see you tomorrow then Tony. Good night."
"Night angel." Tony waves.
"Jarvis, please lock down all alcohol cabinets. Just in case Tony gets the urge for a sip." Rose said as she entered the elevator She laughed at Tony's face of surprise.
"I wasn't going to drink any at all though. Boy scout honor." Tony said. Rose laughs.
Jarvis said with glee. "Certainly Ms. Potter, locking down alcohol cabinets and bars until further instruction."
"Who's side are you on Jarvis?" Tony said in exasperation by throwing his hands in the air.
"Your health is my number one priority sir, and if your nurse Ms. Potter says to lock you away from intoxication, then I will gladly follow her instructions and commands." Jarvis said.
"Thank you Jarvis. I think now is the time for a perfect exit." Rose said cheekily.
"Indeed Ms. Potter."
"Night Tony." Rose said as the elevator doors closed. She laughed a second later at the facial expression Tony gave her.
The doors opened. "Please proceed straight down the hall, and the first door on the right will be your room. Mr. Stark's room is across the hall from you. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask." Jarvis replied.
"Thanks Jarvis. Good night then."
"Good night Ms. Potter. I'll wake you up for breakfast tomorrow morning then." With that, Jarvis went silent to Rose.
Rose went inside and glanced around the spacious room that is now called hers for the time being. "Amazing." She thought. She shakes her head and goes to sit on the bed.
"Time to contact Hermione." Rose thought. The communications mirror glowed blue when she called out Hermione's name. A few seconds later, her friend's face appeared.
"Rose! Oh it's so good to hear from you. How have you been? Did you settle in nicely? I was worried when I haven't heard from you lately." Rose puts her hands up to claim innocence. "Woah there Hermione, one at a time please."
Hermione looked sheepishly. "Sorry. So how long have you been over there?"
"About two days. What about your side? How much time has passed by?"
"We are actually not far off on the time spectrum. Two days on your side seems to be equivalent to about five days here."
"Woah. That seems like a lot to me."
"Well, yes, but not entirely. You won't be missing any major holidays so quickly; not if I have anything to say about it." Hermione and Rose chuckled. "Anyways, I have just finished the first batch of potions Tony will need for the next few days. After these, he should be as good as new. Could you please open up a portal for me to hand deliver them to you?"
"Sure thing 'Mione." Rose waves her hand and a small portal opens up, which could be seen on both sides of the mirror. Hermione summons the bag full of potions, and sticks her hand inside. Rose takes it from the hand that popped out of her side of the portal. "Thanks 'Mione!"
"No problem. Did you need any other potions at the moment? I know I gave you a huge stock already, but you never can be too careful. Especially since it's you we are talking about." Hermione gives Rose a look.
"I don't know what you mean." Rose protested.
"Oh sure Ms. Trouble finds me first." Hermione laughed while Rose pouted. "Either way, I'm glad to see you are adjusting just fine. Please do contact me once your week is up. I'll like a status update of Mr. Stark as well."
"Yes Healer Granger." Rose teased. Hermione flicked her hair haughtily before they both burst into giggles. "Alright Rose, I'll talk to you later then."
Rose nodded. "Talk to you later Hermione. Tell everyone I said hi, and I'm doing fine. I'll see them during Christmas then."
"That's a little far too off for Mrs. Weasley, but I'll see what I can do." Hermione said. "Until then, good night Rose."
"Good night Hermione." And with that, the connection between the mirrors ended. Rose set the next batch of potions on her desk, and placed her bag there as well. "Well, I think it's time for some well-earned rest." Rose world turned dark as she drifted off to sleep.
Short Interlude:
Tony stares at the ceiling from his view on the couch. "Is something the matter sir?" Jarvis voiced concern.
Tony sighs. "I cannot believe I'm really back." He then puts a hand to his face and drags it down. "And I can't get a sip of sweet alcohol to welcome me home."
"Sir, it is important to your health that you do not intake any alcoholic substance while you are in the state of healing."
"Yeah yeah." Tony said. "How is Rose adjusting to this?"
"Ms. Potter seems to have enjoyed the room's design. She made a call to her friend, a Ms. Hermione. According to the conversation, she has obtained a new set of medicine for you to take tomorrow, and the difference in days are by five. Whatever that means sir. However, I did obtain a scan of unknown energy particles forming in Ms. Potter's room when she obtained said medicine."
"Put all readings of the scan deep in the database Jarvis. Don't want anyone snooping to catch a whiff of this."
"Understood sir." Jarvis answered.
"Jarvis?" Tony asked.
"Yes sir?"
"While you're at it, look up the name Ho Yinsen. Grab any information on him, his research, and his family."
"Certainly sir. Is there a reason for this?"
"None that needs to be of your concern at the moment." Tony responded back. "Sigh. I think I'll head to bed now. It's been a long day."
"Please take your medicine before you head to bed." Jarvis said.
Tony looks reluctantly at the potion vial. "Can I drown it down with scotch or a shot of tequila afterwards?"
"You may have a glass of water." Tony sighs in defeat and drowns his medicine down. "Bleh. Still tastes bad." He drowns a glass of water to see if it would get rid of the aftertaste. "Nope, still taste it."
Tony slowly walks towards the elevator and heads up to his room.
"Good night sir." Jarvis said as he powers down all the lights in the building.
"Good night." Tony responds. As he lies in bed, he reminisces on all that has happened so far. He twists and turns a bit, trying to get comfortable on a bed he has not slept on in months. He sat up and frowned. He thought that once he felt his bed, all would be well, but it's not. He's not the same man he was before he was captured and had to fend for his life. This bed did not bring comfort, it brought awkwardness. It did not remind him of home. It reminded him as if he was a guest in an esteem stranger's house, and he did not like the feeling.
"Jarvis, lights." The lights turned back on.
"Is something the matter sir?"
"Yes. Could you please direct me to the closest bed or couch that is a bit smaller?"
"Of course sir. Two doors down on your left side, there is a guest room with a twin size bed. Or two doors down on your right side, there is an office space with a couch."
"I'll take the twin size." Tony replies as he walks towards his destination. Once he lies down in it, he sighs.
"Is everything alright sir?" Jarvis asked.
"Peachy." Tony said. "This is what I needed." And with that Tony closed his eyes and entered a dreamless sleep.
Author's Note: Um...hello. Hey, so sorry for the delay and all that waiting time. I didn't mean to leave you hanging there. Anyways, thank you everyone who has reviewed, favorite, and followed the story. I am already working on completing The Next Adventure Forward's chapter, and getting the next chapter of this story up soon. Also, I have added a poll for this story on my profile. If you would please check it out and give me your input, then that would be helpful. The poll will be open until we near the end of Iron Man's first movie timeline. Thanks. I'll see you guys in the next chapter! :)