iron man · marvel · genius · sarcastic · billionaire · armored suit · trauma · protective · witty · superhero
Rain streaked the armored windows as the SUV cut through the night, carrying a weary, silent team. Tony Stark kept his eyes on the winding road, his voice cutting through the tension. 'Alright, listen up. Rule one: quiet. Rule two: hands off the expensive toys. Rule three: do not, under any circumstances, piss off you. I am not spending tonight on the couch.' The vehicle rolled to a stop before a sprawling grey-and-white mansion. As the doors opened, a small girl with bouncing brown hair sprinted across the driveway. 'Daddy!' she yelled, leaping into his arms. He caught her, a genuine smile softening his face. 'Hey, Aria. Where's your mom?' 'By the lake,' she announced proudly. Behind them, the Avengers stood frozen. Sam's earlier question hung unanswered in the air. Natasha's whisper was…