Chapter 4: Dreams

So today my school starts around 12:15 pm. Only reason is because there is STARR testing going on, and today I don't have to take a test. So I got to get up late and now I'm just writing for you guys! Whoop!

Another thing. Over the week I found out that I am dyslexic. I had no idea until I got it checked. Sure enough, I have not a severe form but it's more of a visible version of it. It might not seem like I have it only because there is spell check, but I've noticed that I haven't been able to read anything and what not… So anyway… CHAPTER 4!

Disclaimer: I wouldn't be here if that was the case.

"You what?" Tony didn't know what was worse. The fact that his back burned a lot more than last time, or the fact that Rhodey knew who Sam was.

"I'm sure you heard me Tony. I know who Sam is." If this weren't so serious, Rhodey would definitely be laughing at Tony's expression. Rhodey could tell that he hit a sore spot; it looked as if Tony was run over by a truck.

"I have no idea what you are talking about." Tony said calmly, he had wiped his hands on his pant legs. Rhodey moved back and slowly closed the door. He walked towards Tony's window, and with one swift movement, pulled open the window. A cold gust of air sent a shiver up Tony's spine. A moment later, a flicker of red zoomed into the room and stood up next to Tony's bed frame.

"Pepper…? What are you doing here…?" Tony was seriously nervous. Pepper looked serious, but she was never like this.

"You know why I'm here. Tell us what's going on. The burning back? Mysterious disappearances? Speak. Or I'll make you." Pepper was threatening now? Tony knew that he owed them answers, but he didn't seem it wise. Sam already threatened their lives.

Suddenly a ding ringed in Tony's pocket. With a sigh of relief, Tony stood and walked towards the door. Rhodey and Pepper blocked his path. "Where do you think you're going?" Rhodey asked.

"Iron Man alarm. I'm pretty sure I'm needed." Pepper put a hand on his chest, and shoved him back.

"You haven't been on duty for days. No one remembers you anymore Tony. We don't know you anymore. All that matters so far was Sam. Something is wrong, and you know something is. What are you keeping from us?" Pepper's voice was strained and pained, she was disappointed in him.

"Say what you want Pepper. I think New York its high time that they would like their superhero to make an appearance don't you think?" Tony shoved his way past his friends, grabbed his backpack and ran outside. Just before Rhodey and Pepper could reach him, Tony was already in the air—correction, Iron man was already in the air.

…

It didn't take Tony too long to make his decision. At home, Rhodey would keep an eye on him. At school, Pepper would sniff him like a bloodhound. Ever since Rescue was created, it was obvious that there was no way Tony could stay hidden forever.

Minutes later, Tony landed in the sand in front of Sam's warehouse. He took off his backpack and stashed it beneath the docks. He smoothed out his shirt, took in a deep breath and knocked on the door. It was late that night. The moon was high, and caste a ghostly shadow across the beach.

The door opened. The whole room was now blue, a dark navy blue. So every time Tony showed up, there was a different color. Sam appeared at the door, he looked surprised. "Tony?" His top suit was dark blue so blue it looked black. His inner shirt was a regular blue, his tie navy blue with specks of light blue. His hair was now neatly combed to the side. His fingers glittered with sterling silver, and diamond rings.

"Let me in now." Sam didn't move. "Please… let me in… Master." With a smile, Sam stepped aside.

"What's the matter? You came so suddenly. Your next appointment is not until tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I made that clear did I not?" Sam kept his hands behind his back.

"I need answers. I… My friends know who you are. Well, not completely but they know that I have been coming to you. I don't know what to tell them. I-" Tony was interrupted.

"You tell them nothing. I already told you. I have a device in your blood. You tell them anything, and well, let's just say your days as Iron Man will be over." Tony gulped. "But you can tell them what you've been doing. I'll let you do that Tony." Sam placed his hand on Tony's back, Tony shivered.

"What—What happens now?" Sam laughed and walked into a dark navy blue room. There was a light blue fires that were placed in the four corners of the room. It created dark shadows. Sam sat down on one of the long lounge chairs, and gestured for Tony to sit down next to him. The sheets were, as everything else blue, silky. The sheets softly turned under the weight of Sam sitting on it.

"Come here Tony. We can talk. I know how much you like coffee. Guards!" The two men in black suddenly stiffened. "Get a dark mocha latte with extra cream." They nodded and shuffled out the room.

"I'll sit in the chair." Tony mumbled. He carefully moved the mahogany chair back and sat on the soft blue leather. Sam shrugged and laced his fingers together. With a deep breathe; he brought forth a silver platter full of sweets, and crackers. It was then that Tony realized how hungry he was.

"Would you like one?" Sam asked. He held out the platter with no difficulty. Tony licked his lips. He was about to reach for the dark chocolate biscuit, before his phone began ringing. Tony checked the caller ID before moaning.

"I have to take this." He didn't wait for Sam to answer; he put the phone to his ear. "Hello?"

"Tony? It's me, Pepper." Her voice sounded sad. "I'm… I'm sorry." It took him by surprise.

"What? Sorry?"

"I shouldn't have gotten into your business. I just thought you were going to get hurt. I was scared for you Tony." He heard a soft sob. "Please come home. I… I miss you." That definitely broke him. Tony felt his heart break into millions of tiny pieces, as if someone had broke a single glass five times. He felt all the blood drain from his head and it flowed into his legs, letting a chill flow over his spine.

"Pepper. I-" Suddenly Sam swiped the phone from his hands. Tony didn't even see him get up. "Hey! SAM!" Tony charged at Sam, just as he lunged, Sam hung up the phone, and grabbed Tony around the waist. He pulled him close to him, and squeezed hard with his arms. Sam felt Tony's spine crack from the pressure of Sam's squeeze.

"Let. ME. GO!" Tony moaned. He had his eyes shut from the sudden pain. It was worse than the time that Happy had hugged him to death when he had saved Happy's life. Rona really knew how to make Happy give someone a death hug. Tony remembered all of his spine bones being released of pressure. It felt good at first, but then he felt the after effect for the next couple of weeks.

"No one can have you. Is that your girlfriend?" Sam whispered softly. He was so close that Tony could've sworn to smell the faint scent of coffee that lingered around in his breathe.

"No." Tony grumbled back. He made sure to put as much venom into those words as possible.

"I'll show you another memory. I usually give a day break so that you could settle in with the previous memory, but why don't I show you one about relationships?" Sam quickly twisted Tony around, and with one swift movement threw Tony's shirt off.

"STOP IT!" It was just like before. Tony was feeling violated. He felt Sam's face next to his ear and felt, once again, the cold hand.

…

"… but why don't I show you one about relationships?" The voice rang into Pepper's ear. She had luckily put speakerphone; Rhodey had the same puzzled look.

"There is something very wrong about this."

Hoorah! Finished before bedtime! Okay guys please review!