Pallbearers
The rest of the world arrived at the ruins of the Avengers compound not long after the battle’s sudden end. CNN. MSNBC. Fox. Every local news outlet in the state of New York. Medical crews. And Damage Control, of course, to pick through whatever was left.
Some perfunctory interviews were conducted. Basic facts were laid out in clipped, hurried syllables for the curious, frightened reporters who gathered at the scene. Some of those reporters were left at a loss for words.
Everyone, it seemed, wanted to talk to Captain America. But the leader of the Avengers was no longer there. He had already left on a Quinjet with Pepper Potts-Stark and seven others. Seven volunteers for another mission.
Word rippled out into the ether: Iron Man had fallen. Tony Stark had died to save us all.
And eight witnesses wanted to help his wife bring him home.
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Or: Ten reflections on a life.
Chapter One // Chapter Two // Chapter Three (Out of Ten Planned Chapters)
(Note: This is meant to be a character/relationship study and a more explicit opportunity to vent my feelings about Tony Stark and Endgame. 'Tis self-indulgent, I know, but I hope you'll bear with me while I work this through. ;))
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