The Game of Life

Stark Industries

3rd person POV

Tony awoke to the sunlight beating down on his face. As he stretched, he heard the muscles in his back beginning to pop.

It's been what a week since he has gotten at least 5 hours of sleep. He protested against it until the CEO of Stark Industries, Virginia "Pepper" Potts, one of Tony's best friends since high school, demanded that he got some sleep.

She has been so put up with his attitude this last month, nothing about complaining that he was a failure. She believed the exact opposite. He was a great man in fact, ever since being kidnapped, his mind went a different direction. All she can do now is take his business calls, schedule meetings, and worry about him. Well actually really only worry about him.

Tony has forgotten most of the past since his senior year. After.....Kayla.....Stephen... he had to move on and he did. He peruses what he intented to do all along. Stephen's sudden break-up encouraged him to move and live his life to the fullest.

Now everyone bows at his feet, praising him for the amazing work he has done, stopping the bad guys from harming everyone. People see him as the 'Iron Man' a hero. He truly is a hero, but he himself could think otherwise.

Not much to do everyday. He finally just figured out how to manage the havoc that his arc reactor is causing among him. Now he's lost and doesn't know where to go.

All he can simply do is sit in meetings, hang out with the left over Memers. R.I.P Petrio.
Clint has never been the same after that. No one can blame him, Petrio died to save his husband. Now Clint is left, handling the grief, but his friends are always there.

He got out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. As he looked in the mirror he laughed at how his hair was sticking up everywhere. Now all he could do was simply shower.

He discarded of his clothes and turned on the water. It was warm against his skin. He felt so at ease. After his shower he got dressed in his suit and headed to the elevator.

Natasha was already on the 23rd floor making some coffee for her tired friend.

"Morning Nat," Tony said exhausted

"Mornin'. So what's the plan for Mr. Tony Stark today?" She inquired.

"Ehh, nothing too eventful. I have two meetings with some "investors" and then I'm going on a patrol with spidey," he said finishing his coffee.

"Ight, I'ma head out. I got pistol practice today," she whipped her hair

"Mkay, cya around," he said making his way to the elevator.

"Cya, and tell Peter that Aunty Tasha says "hi"," she yelled

"You know it," he saluted as he stepped into the elevator.

He then pressed the 14th floor button where his meeting awaited him. He soon reached his destination. The doors grimly slid open and Tony slyly hopped out of the elevator and down the hall to the conference room.

Two boring meetings later

"Pleasure doing business with you Stark," the investor said while shaking his hand.

"I promise you will not regret your decision," he smiled as he shook the other man's hand

"I hope to be hearing from you soon," the investor laughed as he exited the room

Tony sat down and let out a long sigh of relief

"Though day already?" Pepper remarked

"Yup. You wanna go get some shawarma?" He asked excitedly

"Sorry Tones I have a 12:30 meeting I need to attend

"Aww, I guess it's just me. Have a good afternoon Pepper," he said while exiting the conference room.

He then got back into the elevator as he pressed the lobby button as the slow ride started again. Then he popped out of the elevator again as he made his way into the noisy streets of New York.

A/N Hi hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and continue to read it. Leave any comments if you would like. Thanks!!!
-Panini