Chapter2:
Forgive Me For Leaving
***[thoughts are in italics]
Emma's POV-
It's been about a month since mom died and I'm currently living with Aunt Grace, Uncle Ryan
and the twins. I miss mom a lot these days.. I know aunt Grace and uncle Ryan are trying hard for
me to feel at home...but I don't think I ever will. Not without mom. I've decided it's about time
my dad, Tony Stark, finally knows of my existence.
5:30AM, Saturday, Pier House
I look up into my reflection in the bathroom mirror, a tall slender girl with long black hair and
ocean blue eyes stare back at me. I sigh and splash water on my face. Anxiety gnaws at my
insides as I head out of the bathroom into my room to pack some clothes and other essentials. I
take out the money that I was going to use on moms treatment, shove it into my wallet and slide
it in my front pocket of my jeans.
I'm gonna meet dad today..
I finish writing a note to Aunt Grace and fold it. I silently tip-toe into her room and place the
folded note onto her night stand. Just as silently, I slip out of the room, and start walking down
the hallway. I almost go unnoticed when I hear a little pitter patter of foot steps coming from
behind me. I stop walking and turn when I hear a little voice speak.
"Where ya going Emmy?"my cousin Melody asks as she rubs sleep from her eyes.
"Oh hey Mel.. I'm just going on a trip. You don't need to worry." I say carefully.
"Can I come?"she asks smiling excitedly.
"No, I'm sorry Mel. I have to go on my own this time. I gotta go now. Keep this a secret okay?"
I say and give her a little hug.
"Ok bye.." Melody whispers as I quickly walk out the door, never looking back.
I walk down the stone walkway and head to my car. I open the drivers door, turn on the car. I sit
there a moment waiting for it to heat up, then click on the radio. The morning news starts with
the usual weather forecast. Then I hear a worried female voice on the radio say,"Good-morning
New Jersey! There have been a ton of reports of missing teens lately. But not just here in
America, its happening all over the world! There have been reports in places like Canada, Puerto
Rico, Russia, France, India, Japan, Peru and even Australia! Stay tuned for more info on this
mysterious dilemma."
"Oh shoot.. Well that means I gotta be careful from now on." I mutter to myself. I click off the
radio and type in directions to Stark Tower, Manhattan,NY on my GPS. Then back
out of the driveway and head for the highway.
6:59AM Grace & Ryan's bedroom
Grace's POV-
I awaken to the sun peeking through the slits of the shade on my window next to my bed. I yawn
and stretch feeling refreshed. I go to grab my glasses when I see a folded note on my night stand.
I put my glasses on and open the note. It says:
Dear Aunt Grace,
Thanks for letting me stay in your home this past month, it truly means a
lot me. I am very grateful. I've decided to go find my father. I'd like you not to
worry about me so much. I know how to be responsible. I'm almost an adult
anyway. Maybe if dad let's me, I'll live with him. But if I see that he hasn't changed,
if you allow me to, I'll come back here and stay with you.
Love you guys,
Emma
"Oh Jillian.. I hope something good comes out of this." I say to myself, as a tear rolls down my
cheek.
Emma's POV-
At 7:23 I arrive in Chelsea, New York.
"Almost in Manhattan..." I whisper as I anxiously continue driving. I glance at the GPS, 24
minutes left 'til Manhattan.
24 min later:
"You have reached your destination." the GPS's computerized voice announces.
"Finally! No more driving for today." I say exhausted, as I park my car in the parking lot across
from Avengers Tower.
7:47AM, In Tony & Pepper's room Avengers Tower
Tony's POV-
I suddenly find myself awaken to the sound of trumpets playing. I groan and flop onto my
stomach covering my head with my pillow to block the sound. "Five more minutes mommy.." I
say still half asleep.
"Sir please wake up, it's an emergency!" JARVIS says almost sounding exasperated in his
computerized monotone.
I waited a few seconds before rolling over back into my original position and sitting up.
"Alright..what's so important that you have to wake me up from my beauty sleep JARVIS?" I ask
the computer program grumpily.
"An unidentified individual is approaching the tower. I suggest you get dressed and see what
they want." JARVIS says.
"Oh okay thanks Jarv." I say as I silently crawl out of bed so I don't wake up Pepper. As quick as
I can, I get dressed, spray some cologne on myself and run down to the living room/kitchen . I
enter the living room/kitchen and see Clint, Steve and Bruce at the table eating breakfast. We
exchange greetings then I hear someone knocking on the door. I go and open the door to reveal a
tall girl with long black hair and ocean blue eyes standing in the doorway.
"Hey Dad." the girl says then smiles wickedly.
DAD?
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