It took a while for Jenny to get Andrew into the house for there was very tight security but after explaining who she was and that she was a friend of Andrew's Tony Stark let them in and set Andrew on a bed in his workshop.
"Man he really did some damage to his arc reactor." Tony said making a few adjustments.
"Is he gonna be okay?" Jenny asked.
"he'll be fine. just needs to sleep it off for a while." Tony said standing up. " why don't you explain to me what happened." he got her a can of oil to drink from and they both sat down at the kitchen table.
"well some Cluster drones came and tried to attack the city and Andrew was there before my sensors could detect them so he was fighting on his own for a while until an explosion went off and that's where I came in." Jenny explained.
"I see. what exactly is the Cluster?" he asked.
"the Cluster is a race of robotic aliens bent on ruling over the planet. they've tried to get me to join their ranks but I refused." Jenny said. Tony only nodded as he drank his burbon.
"Mr. Stark. Andrew said you had an old friend from collage that he was designed from. who was it?" she asked.
"I figured that would come up. Jenny, your mom and I went to collage together. we were actually classmates to be exact."
"you knew my mom?!" she asked shocked.
"yes. when she was in the developmental stages on your design I asked her if It was possible for me to construct a alternate version of you. at first she refused but when I told her it wouldn't be completely like you and that I'd mainly use designs from my Iron-man armor, she thought it be a good Idea that not only would you have a companion in life but I'd have a partner who would eventually become my successor as Iron-man. that was how Andrew was created." Tony said.
"so what separates me and Andrew?" she asked.
"well, aside from the fact of your different genders, Andrew's heart is an arc reactor and he has repulsor weapons."
"oh. I guess that is different." she said. then they heard someone walking into the kitchen.
"Dad, can I get a can of oil? my joints are squeaking." came Andrew's voice as he stepped into the room
"Andrew your awake!!" Jenny said happily.
"oh, hey Jenny. Thanks for bringing me here. you're a life saver." Andrew said opening the fridge and grabbing a can.
"no problem." she said beaming.
"well, I'll leave you two alone. Don't do anything stupid Andrew. I don't want to be a granddad yet." Tony joked.
"Daaaad you're embarrassing me!" Andrew said blushing and wanting to kick his teeth in. Tony just laughed and walked away.
"sorry about that. once a playboy always a playboy." he said.
"R-right." Jenny said shaking her head, " so how do you feal?"
" like I got the biggest migraine in the world. Mr. Parker is gonna be pissed." Andrew answered.
"Oh, don't worry about him. he's actually really nice. he was one of the only teachers who helped me on my first day." Jenny said.
"really?" Andrew asked.
"yeah. and don't worry about the homework and such. I'll help you if I can." Jenny said.
"wow. Thanks Jenny. that means a lot." he said smiling.
"hey, we robot's gotta stick together right?" she giggled.
"heh, yeah I guess." he said. they sat there in quiet for a while. then Jenny got an idea.
"hey Andrew, there's gonna be a school dance tonight you wanna come?" she asked.
"Eh, what the hell, probably better than my Dad's cocktail parties." Andrew said.
"Great so, pick me up around eight?" she asked.
"why Ms. Wakeman, are you asking me on a date?" Andrew asked grinning.
"what? n-no! it's nothing like that it's just-" she stammered but found Andrew laughing his head off.
"what's so funny?!" she asked getting mad.
"Y-you should see the look on your face! HAHA! oh c'mon Jenny I was just kidding." Andrew said.
"Jerk!" she said still mad but laughing and punched his shoulder.
"but anyway, yeah I'll pick you up at Eight." Andrew said.
'great see you later then." Jenny said and flew off towards home.
"man I am one lucky bastard." he said to himself.
It was seven minutes till Eight and Jenny was standing in her room waiting on Andrew. she had told her mother what was going on and who she was going to the dance with and was surprisingly happy for her. then a knock came from the door and Ms. Wakeman went to open it. "Ah, You must be Andrew. XJ-9 will be down shortly. try not to stay out too late." Ms. Wakeman said.
"Of course." Andrew said and stood in the hall way. he wore a typical tux and black tie.
"hi Andrew." Jenny said.
"Hey Jen-whoa!" Andrew started but was shocked to see what she was wearing. Jenny wore a blue dress that matched her hair paint and made her feet into high heals. her hair style was the same as when they met, but she put a white daisy in it.
"J-Jenny you look-Wow!" Andrew said as he was in a loss for words.
"Thanks Andrew. you look nice too." Jenny said blushing.
"well, shall we?" he asked as he gave her his arm.
"yes." Jenny said and took his arm and they walked to Andrew's borrowed Mustang.
"My lady" he said opening the door and helping her in.
"my my such a gentleman." Jenny teased.
"like father like son." Andrew quoted to which she giggled. then they drove off to the school.
"have fun dear!" Ms. Wakeman called out. 'oh I hope she'll be alright.' she thought worried.
when they arrived at the building, the lights were flashing multiple colors and people were already dancing.
"somehow I feal we overdressed." Andrew said as they walked to the doors.
"Oh you look fine." Jenny said. they stepped in and entered the gym but as they did the music stopped and everyone turned to look at them.
"um, why are they starring at us?" Andrew asked. Jenny was about to answer when a Jock came up and said.
"whoa, never thought you'd actually look hot robo-freak. say why don't you leave Iron-looser here and hang with me?" the Jock said and grabbed her ass.
"Hey!" Jenny said jumping back and was about to hit the guy but Andrew got there first and grabbed the guy's shirt collar.
"do that again, and I'll personally tear out your intestinal tract and use it to beat you senseless. get me?" Andrew said his repulsors about ready to blow the guy in half.
"oh yeah I got ya.." the jock said scared out of his mind.
"good." Andrew said and put him down to which the guy ran with his tail between his legs.
"Andrew I-" Jenny started.
"It's alright Jenny. some men don't appreciate the women in this world. C'mon lets have some fun shall we?" Andrew said.
"sure." Jenny said and they walked to the dance floor. a slow song played and they waltzed to it albeit a bit awkwardly, mostly because Jenny was stepping on Andrew's feet but he didn't mind.
"Jenny I'll be right back." Andrew said after they danced for a few hours and went up to the stage and whispered into the guitarists ear. he nodded and smiled then said into the mic,"Alright everyone This here dude wishes to sing for us. so give it up." then stepped back.
"hey everyone, um, I'm a little nervous but I hope you like this song." Andrew said. then the music began to play.
This time, this place
Misused, mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was I to make you wait?
Just one chance, just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know
You know, you know
That I love you, I have loved you all along
And I miss you, been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don?t see you anymore
One my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you I?d withstand
All of it to hold your hand
I'd give it all, I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know
You know, you know
That I love you, I have loved you all along
And I miss you, been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you?ll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore
So far away, been far away for far too long
So far away, been far away for far too long
But you know
You know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
I love you, I have loved you all along
And I forgive you for being away for far too long
So keep breathing 'cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me, never let me go
Keep breathing 'cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me, never let me go
Hold on to me, never let me go
Hold on to me, never let me go
at this the girls in the room were squealing and begging to be his girlfriend. to their dismay he turned them down.
"Jenny, can we go somewhere private?" Andrew asked.
"yeah. sure." Jenny stammered and they went back to the Mustang and drove off. when he finally stopped, they were on a hill top overlooking Middleton.
"That song was for you you know." Andrew stated.
"what?" Jenny asked thinking she heard wrong.
"Jenny I know we just met today but, when I first walked into the classroom and looked at you I thought you were gorgeous.I've been trying to keep it in until we had a better relationship but back there I just had to get it out."
"Andrew..." Jenny whispered.
"But if you want me to leave you alone I will." Andrew finished.
"Andrew, you don't have to leave me alone. I love you too." Jenny said.
"R-really?" he asked.
"MM hmm." Jenny nodded.
"that's a relief." he sighed. They sat in the car in silence for a while then Andrew spoke up.
"something isn't right." he said.
"what do you mean?" Jenny asked.
"I mean that it's too quiet. normally you'd hear a cricket or an owl or something but right now I hear nothing. it's as if the world went mute." Andrew explained. Now that she thought about it and got her barrings on her surroundings it was quiet.
"Andrew let's go." Jenny said getting a bit scared.
"I don't think so girl." came a voice then a giant hulking robot crashed on top of the car making Jenny scream. then the top of the robot opened up to revile a bald man in his 30's.
"Jenny. Run." Andrew said and Fired at the man with his repulsors.
"Well,well, Looks like Tony made himself a son. how fitting that I should take you from him." The man said.
"What are you doing here Obedia? I thought you were dead?" Andrew said confused as hell.
"yes, that little stunt your father pulled in our first fight was clever. using the arc reactor in his factory to destroy my armor was a good move. fortunately for me I only received a few scratches when the explosion detonated. now I'm back and I'm going to take over Stark Industries and make the Iron-man armor look like a child's toy." Obedia said and fired his Gatling gun at Andrew, who fortunately ran to avoid the bullets.
"you never learned Obediah. Stark Industries will NEVER belong to you! Dad and I have a better idea for the world and guess what? You aren't in the equation!!" Andrew roared and fired everything he had and the old man causing smoke and dirt to arise after the explosion.
"you're through." Andrew said triumphantly.
"not yet boy!!" Obediah said and from out of the smoke came a fist with a coil on the end, hitting Andrew in the chest knocking him back into a tree.
"my turn." Obediah said and went full assault on Andrew's downed form.
"ANDREW!!!!" Jenny yelled.
"I-I'm alright Jen..." Andrew said weakly and stepped out of the crater and smoke. his armor was partially ripped off exposing his inner components in some areas and was sparking in others.
"hmm, still alive. no matter you soon wont be." Obediah said and aimed for the kill but just as he was locking on, Jenny stepped in front of the hulking mech.
"DON"T YOU DARE HURT HIM!!!!" Jenny roared.
"and just what do you plan to do if I do?" Obediah scoffed.
"I"l kill you that's what. now stand down or else..." Jenny said dripping poison.
"Right. a washed up piece of scrap metal is gonna kill the Iron Monger. you and that whore Dr. Wakeman are nothing but a joke." Obediah chuckled,
"THAT"S IT!!" Jenny said and called upon her mace and ray gun.
"oh shit.."
"Time to die!!" Jenny screamed and smashed the armor with her mace until it was rendered useless then put the gun to Obediah's head and was about to fire when...
"JENNY STOP!!" Andrew said. Jenny turned to look at him fear and rage mixed in her eyes.
"Jenny, let him go. you've done enough. he's payed for his crimes now please calm down." Andrew said calmly. she looked back at the man who was nearly to the point of soiling himself in terror. she recalled her weapons and walked toward Andrew.
"take me home." she said.
Andrew nodded and picked her up bridal style and flew off to the Wakeman house.
"I'm getting out of here." Obediah said to himself and got up to run only to find gun barrels pointed at him.
"take him boys." a man said from behind the crowd of cops and two S.H.I.E.L.D agents came and cuffed him and loaded him in the S.W.A.T van and drove off.
