A/N: I hope this wasn't rushed. Some spoilers for the Age of Ultron if you haven't seen it yet. I really hope you enjoyed my story. This is the last chapter. Prepare yourselves...for the feels. Also I'm sorry if it gets a little OOC
Tony was 20 and he was just getting started. Gossip had reached an all time high for the heir of Stark Industries. The relationship between Tony and his parents grew more apart by the days. But he didn't care. He had his friends and Jarvis.
"This is the fifth time this week where I had to chase off those floozies from my house." Howard sighed. He sat in his recliner as he tried to calm his mind.
"Master Stark there seems to be something on the news."
"What is it now?" He asked. Things couldn't get any worse...right? Wrong.
"If you are just now watching this program. We have seen visual of Tony Stark. Running stark naked down Broadway." The anchor man stated. "Yes it seems like the young billionaire has had his wits end. And it's not even noon. How can Stark Industries run with this young man soon inheriting the company."
"Jarvis please, turn off the tv. And will you please go and get Tony."
"Right away sir." Turning off the tv Jarvis went to fetch the young man. Finally arriving at the scene he made his way through the crowd of reporters and covered the naked Tony with a sheet before carrying him off into the car.
"Hahaha I showed those bastards. I never turn down a dare."
"Sir..you haven't been drinking have you?"
"Of course not Jarvis. Not even a drop of alcohol. Justin Hammer has another thing coming calling me a chicken."
"Sir, was it wise for you to do this?"
"No, but I proved him wrong that's for sure."
"I doubt your father will be happy. Just this morning he caught one of your...guests...and chased them out of the house."
"Aw Candy. Short for Candace you know." He said wistfully. They arrived back home and Howard wasn't the least bit happy. That's for sure. He was fuming.
"Out of all the things you've done. This by far is the most ignorant of them all. I didn't raise to be this way."
"Well maybe I'm just following my dad's footsteps. Yeah. I've heard about your younger days. How you fooled around."
"That doesn't mean I want you doing something like this."
"Well where were you? The majority of my life was spent alone. If it wasn't for Jarvis being there when I was little I could've easily grown up to be totally fucked up. Well more fucked up than I already am." Tony added. "You and mom are never there." He started to walk away.
"Don't you walk away from me young man."
"I'm walking away from you. I'm going to my room."
"Anthony Edward Stark. You come here this instant."
"I can't hear you. And frankly I don't care." He slammed the door to his room. Making Howard jump.
"What did I do wrong Edwin…? I give him everything. I life of luxury. The occasional look of approval."
"Maybe you what he needs is his father. Maybe even some affection."
"But that's the thing Jarvis. I don't know how to be the father he wants me to be. The thing is, I'm proud of him. Even though he can act rebellious at times. But what can I say the kid is a chip off the old block. And I don't if I should be happy...or worried." Howard admitted. "Some day soon I'll make it up to him. One day I hope I can redeem myself."
"One day I believe you will." Jarvis agreed.
But sadly that day wouldn't come in Howard's lifetime.
December 17, 1991. Tony was 21 when it happened.
"It is a tragic day. Howard and Maria Stark have been found dead. A car crash lead to the leading business man and his wife's death. Leaving their 21 year old son Tony Stark to run Stark Industries. However I have just been informed that Obadiah Stane will be running the company until Tony Stark is old enough to rightfully take control."
Tony stood there staring at the screen. He just lost his parents. He sucked in a breath. He felt a mix of emotions. Anger, sadness, grief..the list went on. He just wanted things to be like they were when he was little. When his parents would spare some time with him. He just wanted to drown everything out. He took out a bottle of Jack Daniels and just drank straight from the bottle. He just wanted to forget everything.
"Sir, I heard the news." Jarvis said opening the door to Tony's workshop. Seeing Tony slumped over his desk. Jarvis immediately went to him. "Sir! Are you alright?"
"Hahahaha! Jarvis I don't know what to do…" Tony sobbed. "They're gone. But I don't know how to feel." Jarvis just pulled him into a hug. Tony just weeped into his shoulder. The old man patted his back. They stayed there for the longest time.
"It's alright sir. Like I said. Time heals all wounds. It will take time for you to get over the death of your parents. But that's alright. It happens to everyone. But I know you'll get through it."
"You really think so?"
"Of course. As the owner of Stark Industries I know that you'll get through it."
"Thanks Jarvis now...I think I'm gonna go to sleep. All that Jack Daniels really packs a punch afterwards." He laughed and walked up to his room.
Several months had passed and Tony was now 22. Soon a year had gone by since the accident. Tony was still partying that's for sure. But there were some days that he'd grieve as well as resent his father. Only occasionally. But he wasn't prepared for this. Not one bit.
"Hey Jarvis. You're not up yet? I was thinking about having a little get together you know. Have a party, before Rhodey goes and gets shipped off to the military." Tony stated entering Jarvis' quarters. He laughed. "Come on buddy. Rise and shine." He saw Jarvis still on his bed. On the nightstand was Jarvis' watch. But it stopped, frozen at 9:45. Only 5 minutes before Tony entered his room.
"Alright Jarvis. Looks like I'm going to have to wake you up." Tony stopped as he realized that he wasn't moving. Not even an inch. "Jarvis if this is some sick joke. It isn't funny." Tony was visibly panicking now. "Jarvis...this isn't funny. Hey wake up." He lightly shook his graying friend. "Buddy..I can't lose you too." He laughed not really wanting to believe it.
He was met with silence and Tony cried. Much more than he did when his parents died. Jarvis was the one who filled that void. He was the father Tony always wanted. The one he thought he'd always have.
The funeral was small. Just Rhodey, Happy and Pepper attended. It was a private funeral. Tony bought the best and the finest coffin and flowers he could find. He was quiet for once.
"I'm so sorry Tony." Pepper stated giving him a hug.
"Jarvis was the best." Rhodey added.
"We'll all miss him." Happy said and they all agreed.
"Thanks guys. I'll meet up with you guys later." Tony explained.
"We'll wait for you in the car." Happy stated. The trio left the billionaire to his thoughts.
"So...It looks like you're gone now huh? I didn't think it was possible, you know? I thought you'd be around a while longer." He nervously scratched the back of his neck. "Maybe see me get married or something like that. Hahaha I know that sounds stupid and all." He mumbled. "I might not come and visit. You know, I could be busy and stuff. Anyways I wanted to thank you. For just being there for me. And I'm working on something...something pretty cool. So I might not visit in some time. And I'd like to apologize if I don't come and visit. See ya Jarvis."
Months had passed and Tony had created an AI.
"This is Just A Rather Very Intelligent System. Or JARVIS for short."
"Hello Sir, my name is JARVIS. How may I assist you?" Tony smiled, one filled with melancholy. As Jarvis' voice echoed throughout his home.
Tony had been through a lot of tough shit over the years. Dealing with terrorists, backstabbing associates, becoming Iron Man, dealing with Whiplash, Russian spies, a dude in an eyepatch, a team of ticking time bombs, past regrets and shit ton of other things. Each one taking up his time. But every time Jarvis was by his side.
Then the Ultron fiasco happened. It wasn't Tony's fault he ended up creating a murder bot. Okay some of it was Bruce's fault too. But Mostly Tony's. But by using Ultron's so called new body. To transfer JARVIS into his mind. Created a new entity called the Vision. Thanks to the mind stone and a powerful shock from Goldilocks himself. Tony couldn't help but be shocked at his appearance. Voice and all. He couldn't help but feel like it was actually Jarvis (albeit a younger version of him) there...floating. But it was just the Vision. An android. Not Jarvis. He may have looked like Jarvis and sounded like Jarvis, but it wasn't.
As everyone suited up for the battle against Ultron, Tony happened to have a little heart to heart with the new member of the team.
"Tony I couldn't help but see how shocked you were before. Is there something the matter?" The Vision asked.
"Just feeling some old wounds open."
"Well you know what they say, time heals all wounds."
"..." Tony stayed silent for a moment before replying. "That they do buddy that they do." Tony sniffed.
When Ultron was defeated things relatively went back to normal.
After what seemed like ages. Tony found himself standing in front of a very familiar gravestone. Two hot chocolates in hand. He set one down on Jarvis' headstone.
"It's been a while J. Now where should I begin. I still have your watch. Locked away somewhere safe. You remember that Christmas stocking I got for you? It...kind of went up in flames. I know I'm really bummed out about it too. But I'll get you a new one buddy. Jarvis…..there's just so much I want to talk to you about. I know you'll always listen. You know I'm thinking about asking Pepper to marry me….but we'll get to that later. How about I just start from the beginning." Tony smiled.