*TONY'S POV

and FLASHBACK
SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE OTHER CHAPTER MORE*

   The everlasting shock and adrenaline was still pumping through my veins... It never even crossed my mind that I would loose Peter. Especially in a way like this. It was awful.

And all I could do was sit on the ground of Titan, silently grieving.

"He did it..." Nebula mumbled. A gasp escaped my lips as I jumped from the sudden voice. 'Oh yeah. At least she's alive.' I thought (I honestly forgot she was alive... oops.) I was relieved that she didn't see that... episode...

I sighed as I held back tears.

Tony Stark didn't get emotional. He wasn't allowed to. Howard never let me. If I did... it wouldn't be fun. I tried to get my mind off the situation but all I could think was 'Why did the world have to be so cruel? Cruel enough to take Peter away. Why leave me- a good for nothing piece of shit- alive while someone who actually means something to people is gone!'

He was literally the smartest 15 year old I had ever met. I had encountered college students and other adults that Peter could outsmart any day. One time he even outsmarted Bruce...

*FLASHBACK with a flashbackkkk  :3 *

I had been trying to do this seemingly impossible equation when I was snapped out of  my thoughts. "Hey Mr. Stark!" Peter chirped. I chuckled in response. "Hey Pete. What's up?"

"Nothing. School is just as boring as always...But this lady I helped on patrol bought me a churro so that was cool." Peter looked confused as I laughed so I just explained that Karen had alerted me. "Oh." He laughed a little awkwardly. "Heh...So-uh...What have you been up to Mr. Stark?"

  "Well it's kind of a long story... So I've been looking over this formula Bruce found-" "whoa, Bruce Banner?! He's one of my favorite scientists and hero's!" Peter exclaimed. I smirked. "Is that favorite superhero me?" "No it's me." He said simply, which was followed by a fit of laughter saying, "Of course it's you! You're iron man, Mr. Stark!" I laughed along as well and continued.

    "Anyway... He got it from some nerdy online challenge. He said that on the website, it said that no one could solve it - except the person who made it obviously. Him being the smartass he is- Don't repeat that, kid- said that he could figure it out because he's smart and all that. Long story short, he lost, I messed with him about it and he said 'why don't you try doing it yourself, ' so I did, and this is friggin hard." Instantly, Peter's eyes lit up.

    "Well...I like math. Could I try?" "Sure thing Underoos." I said handing him the formula (which I wrote on paper.) Within a few minutes Peter had finished the damn thing. "Got it!" He exclaimed. My eyes widened. "Really?"  "I think so." "Then lets send it in and see what happens."

We sent it in and only around 30 minutes of excitingly waiting In a comfortable silence and tinkering suits, my computer got an email saying 'You won!'
   
     We did a little celebrating and I swear that was the happiest I've seen the kid- and he's always happy. Of course, I gave Peter the credit where you had to put in your name and instantly called Bruce to tell him- well...boast- about how a 15 year old outsmarted him, and he was a scientist!
        

I was so proud.

*FLASHBACK IN A FLASHBACK
OVER :3 *

    Heh... That was a great day. If only we could be back on earth having a great time just talking and tweaking suits and robots. We would be happy and all negative thoughts are pushed to the back of our minds but...I've lost the thing that kept me going. The childish, outgoing, stress free, teenager that always seemed as happy to see me as I was to see him. The highlight of my day. I never even got to tell him! I never got to say that 'Peter you mean more to me than you know, kid.'

   Super hero's are supposed to save the world and now, universe. But...we failed. How is Thanos so heartless, he wipes out half the universe!? How is he heartless enough to take my kid. 'My...kid. ' I chuckled to myself. 'Has a nice ring to it... I guess I do see him like my own kid.' The tears I once tried to hold back fell as I thought,

'That's just more of a reason why I need  to get him back.'

~~~~~~~~~*TIME SKIP*~~~~~~~~~~

   Ok. Lets get to business. "...Nebula right?" "Yes..." "Can you help me fix the donut ship?" I said pointing to the trashed, circular, ship. I was expecting a no because of her attitude and the fact that it was so trashed. "I'm a Luphomoid. Of course I can." "Uh huh..." I didn't really understand what she meant but i'm guessing it's a type of robo- ' Ok yeah.' I thought. 'I see why that was a stupid question...' What seemed like an eternity later, we finally got it finished. The ship didn't look brand new but it looked pretty damn good for being trashed just hours before.

    "Yes!" I exclaimed. "We're gonna go back to earth and figure out how we're going to beat Thanos. I need to fix my suit too." "Ok...here's the plan Stark. I'm going to look other places around the universe for Thanos. You're going to Earth to fix your suit and plan what happens next. I will try to get to Terra (earth) as soon as possible. There is another ship and I have the coordinates for where your so called 'Avengers compound' is." I nodded my head. "Sounds good."

    We said our goodbyes as I got into the ship and started it. Thank god she taught me and the fact that I'm a fast learner because there were...a lot of buttons. I would've never been able to figure this out before. Almost instantly it shot into space. 'Geez!' I thought. 'This thing has a kick to it!'

*Time skip
(like a week...? idk I suck at this 😂)

  It had been around a week when I heard a voice like Friday's. (because I installed it and it felt a little more like home) I was hungry, thirsty, there was no gas left, and still homesick. I didn't have any food or water since I got to Titan. How am I still alive... (let's just go with it 😅) The voice said, " Oxygen level at 20%. Runs out tomorrow morning." 'No...No..no-no-no!' I thought. I have to get back! I didn't get to see if Pepper made it out ok! I didn't get to say goodbye to anyone...Rhodey...Bruce... I didn't get Peter back.

I sat there, dazed for around a while. Just thoughts going through my head. Mostly negative thoughts but some were some good memory's. With Pepper, Peter, Rhodey, Bruce, Nat... one time, I stole Nat's coffee and Oh-hoho- never get between Nat and her coffee. Let's just say she almost broke my arms- and legs- and probably would've broken my neck if she wanted...

    I took out my iron man helmet and turned on the recorder. I wanted to give Pepper a message...If she even found it... I sighed. "God.." I chuckled dryly. "It seems like a thousand years ago...I fought my way out of that cave...Became iron man...Realized I loved you. I know you said no suprises b-but I was hoping to pull off on last one." I said with a tear slipping down my cheek. "I will try to get home to you. I'll do whatever it takes
(Heh...Endgame trailer :3)
But...My chances aren't so great right now Pep. Just know I love you...So, so much." I ended it.

I wanted to think of a plan but...I came up with nothing. I groaned, putting my face in my hands. I didn't like sitting in this ship for a week straight. I was so, so hungry and definitely needed water. I was a mess in I general. 'What do I-"

Crash

My eyes widened. Who could've broken into the ship!? Could Thanos have done it!? But how!? It was floating around in space! I turned sharply, already in a fighting position. My body relaxed as my eye's locked with who broke in. I opened my mouth to speak but was cut off.

    Tony!!!" It was Rhodey who yelled, running up to hug me. Bruce followed. I was shocked. "Bruce...Rhodey... you're no-not dead." I said, extremely relieved. I clutched onto them tighter. Then I saw Natasha. She walked over and hugged me. It surprised me a bit but I just ignored it and returned the gesture.

"Thank god we found you." Rhodey said. "Heh...you came just in time too... the ship's out of food, water, and the oxygen's running out tomorrow. I was sure I was going to die. I made Pepper a message from the Ironman mask."

Rhodey sighed. "We'll get through this. And everyone else." Bruce decided to ask the question I really didn't want to hear. "Wait Tony... where's the kid...?" I was silent. "Tones?" I sighed. "Peter... he-the kid... he's gone." I said, and embarrassingly, a slight voice crack escaped at the end of the sentence.

"Shit..." Bruce and Rhodey mumbled. Thor, Steve And a walking raccoon(...?) Looked confused. They knew spiderman, (excluding Thor) but not Peter. "Tony I'm so sorry." Nat said. Then added, "We'll...we'll get them all back." I just gave a small nod." "Wait-wait-wait." The raccoon interrupted. "Look, this reunion is just peachy but...Tony... Do you know Quill, Mantis, Drax and Gamora?"

'He knew them...' I thought, sighing. "They're gone too." The look on his face was heartbreaking. Everyone lost their loved ones. His mind was obviously racing. After a moment of silence, he mumbled,
"I...lost everyone..."

We all got off of that ship and onto the one we came here on when Rhodey took me away from the group to 'talk to me about something.'

(Ok we're back in present time)

"Tones?" "Yeah Rhodey?" "You...Erm... You look really stressed..." I raised an eyebrow, wondering what he meant. He sighed. "Have you had any... Attacks...?" 'how could he tell!?' I thought. "You have that...look."

I still gave a confused look. 'What do you mean 'look'...?' He sighed again. "The stressful look I don't like on my best friend. I'm worried about you Tony." I hesitated. I let out a defeated sigh and nodded my head. There wasn't really a reason to hide it.

"Yeah...I have... A lot actually In the past week and a half. A lot has been going on with... Peter gone...me almost dying...Not being able to see Pepper again before the wedding. Hell! I don't even know that she lived! I don't know that I lost almost everyone." I said, my voice getting slightly louder. Embarrassingly, a small tear rolled down my cheek. I quickly wiped it away but not quick enough for Rhodey not to see.

"...I-" I was cut off by Rhodey hugging me. I returned it. "I can't loose you Rhodey. Especially if you're all I have left. You are my best friend." "Tony. First of all, I'm not goin' anywhere man." He started, playfully punching me in the shoulder. "Also, I believe Pepper is alive. She's a strong woman. And we've got a chance in getting our friends back. We just havae to figure out how." "Yeah..."

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