The intermission between songs involved giving everyone food and drinks.

"So, I saw some of the previews and predictions. What's your call Dante?"

Dante drank from his glass, "I'd have to go with Ratchet and Clank. Jak couldn't even keep his friend from falling into Dark Eco."

"I agree with you on that," Ryu replied, "Plus, Jak and Dax have to share ammunition. Ratchet and Clank don't"

"Fairness where it's due," Cloud cut in, "Jak and Daxter have the edge in training. They had it for a pretty long time, and I'm not sure if Ratchet has any formal training."

"Have to side with the swordsman here," Astro Boy continued, "Sometimes training trumps experience."

"Ugh, don't say 'trump.' It reminds me of that moron who's in the running."


"Alright Stark," Tifa started, "All you gotta do is sing your song, and you should be fine."

"I don't need advice from someone who has a vaguely romantic yet not-romantic relationship with Yang." Tony replied.

Tifa paused, opened her mouth, then closed it again. She repeated this cycle a few times until she threw her hands up in the air, and left.

"Jarvis?"

"Yes, sir?" The A.I questioned.

"Increase security at night. I don't wanna take another Dolphin Punch to the face."

"I already did that once you opened your mouth, sir." The robotic voice replied. If he had a face, Tony would have seen a smug smirk.

"Whatever, let's get this over with."


Tony walked on stage. Spotlights flashing on and off as the instrumental started.

Has he lost his mind?

Can he see or is he blind?

Can he walk at all,

Or if he moves will he fall?

The Iron Avenger made several movements to reflect the lyrics.

Is he alive or dead?

Has he thoughts within his head?

We'll just pass him there

why should we even care?

He made a dramatic pose on the final line.

He was turned to steel

in the great magnetic field

When he travelled time

for the future of mankind

Tony chuckled a bit to himself, remembering that one time traveling adventure he had with the Avengers.

Nobody wants him

He just stares at the world

Planning his vengeance

that he will soon unfurl

Tony flinched a bit. With the upcoming movie, he's pretty sure that he's gonna get some hate mail.

Now the time is here

for Iron Man to spread fear

Vengeance from the grave

Kills the people he once saved

Tony felt a pang of guilt. Considering what happened in the source material, he was worried.

Nobody wants him

They just turn their heads

Nobody helps him

Now he has his revenge

The song was right. The only thing he really had after the story from the comics was revenge…

Well, that and alcohol.

Heavy boots of lead

fills his victims full of dread

Running as fast as they can

Iron Man lives again!

He felt a twinge of hope. The movie isn't going to equate to his downfall. Whatever happens, happens. Cap isn't going to disappear if he gets killed in the movie, right?

Right?

He hadn't heard from the 'Dream Team' in a while. Then again nobody had.

Tony was so lost in thought that he somehow failed to notice the applause the audience was giving.

"Sir."

Tony snapped out of his thoughts, "Hmm? Jarvis?"

"Sir, your song is over. It's almost time for the Turtles to go on stage."

"Oh, thanks Jarvis."

"No problem sir. Happy to help."


Good you didn't miss that opportunity.

Wade. I see you've found some of your props.

Yeah well, listening to shellhead over there sing a song by Black Sabath gives one time to think on where they placed his props.

Wade…

Yeah?

Why is there fifty dollars missing from my wallet?

I needed it to spruce up the disclaimer.

All you did was put a bow on it!

I had change from my shopping spree.

Augh!