#IronMan3

[xnxthinglastsfxrever]

// not me listening to Ironman 3 soundtrack - Iron Man 3

[cocoablueberry]

Happy New Year!!!! I really like this thing

[ahtz2001]

Following the events of Iron Man 3…

Chapter 1: The Weight of Shadows

The guilt clawed at Tony Stark, sharper than any shrapnel, a constant, agonizing reminder of the man he had failed to be. Rodriguez, the man whose ambition had nearly destroyed him, was dead. A heart attack, the doctors said, brought on by the crushing grief of losing his daughter. Estrella, his little girl, his sunshine, lay comatose, her body ravaged by a disease as insidious as any Extremis virus.

"I blame you, Mr. Stark," Estrella's aunt, her voice a venomous hiss, spat. "You ruined his life, that you were the reason Estrella suffers."

Tony could only hang his head, the weight of the world pressing down on him, each heavy breath a testament to the crushing guilt that consumed him. He had vowed to use his genius for good, to protect the innocent, to build a better world for his daughter. Yet, here he was, a man haunted by the collateral damage of his own brilliance, a monument to his own failures. The shadows of his past, the ghosts of his reckless ambition, loomed over him, threatening to consume him whole, to extinguish the flickering flame of hope that still clung to his heart.

Desperate, he turned to the medical community, pleading for help, for a miracle. But the disease was rare, untreatable. Then, a glimmer of hope, a fragile spark in the suffocating darkness. A maverick scientist, eyes gleaming with an unsettling ambition, claimed he had a solution.

Chapter 2: A Faustian Bargain in the Shadows

Dr. Albright, a man driven by a thirst for recognition, for grants, for the glory that came with a scientific breakthrough, was a wolf in sheep's clothing. Hidden deep within his lab, imprisoned in a makeshift cage, lay an alien, its body shimmering with an eerie, otherworldly light. The alien, injured during a crash landing, was a beacon of hope, a source of power, a creature of breathtaking beauty.

But Albright, driven by desperation and a twisted sense of ambition, was playing God. He stole a vial of the alien's life-sustaining fluid, the source of its luminescence, its very essence. His co-scientist, horrified, warned him of the unknown, the unpredictable consequences of tampering with such alien biology. But Albright ignored her, blinded by the promise of fame and the desperate plea of a dying child. He was a man willing to sacrifice anything, even his own soul, for the fleeting glory of a scientific breakthrough, for the faint echo of a life that had been cruelly snatched away.

Chapter 3: A Child's Sacrifice in the Face of Despair

Tony, feeling utterly helpless, reached out to Harley Keener, the young boy who had become an unlikely ally. "There's a little girl, Harley," he said, his voice heavy with emotion, "around your age, who needs our help. Can you do it?"

Harley, ever the eager apprentice, readily agreed. But the procedure was agonizing. Estrella, her small body wracked with pain, cried out, pleading for them to stop. Through the one-way glass, Harley watched, his heart aching with every sob, every gasp for breath. He saw the fear in her eyes, the terror mirrored in her father's face, and a wave of protectiveness washed over him. The weight of her suffering, the fear in her eyes, almost broke him. Then, she slipped into unconsciousness.

Miraculously, it worked. The alien fluid, infused into her bloodstream, began to heal her. Stark tech, nanobots designed to assist the healing process, worked in tandem with the alien energy. A new form of "light therapy," developed by Tony, further aided her recovery.

Harley, ever the resourceful inventor, crafted a prosthetic limb for Estrella, a masterpiece of engineering with his name engraved upon it. It was a small gesture, a symbol of his unwavering support, a testament to the enduring power of friendship, and a silent promise to protect her, to be her shield against the world's cruelty.

Chapter 4: A Blossoming Friendship in the Shadow of Tragedy

Estrella, isolated from the world due to her father's actions and the fear that her condition might frighten others, found solace in Harley's visits. He became her friend, her confidante, a beacon of light in the shadows of her solitude.

They grew together, their bond deepening with each passing year. As children, they played, their laughter echoing through the Stark compound, a fleeting respite from the shadows of the past. As pre-teens, they bonded over video games and whispered secrets late into the night, their friendship a haven of warmth in the chilling loneliness that often enveloped Estrella. As teenagers, their friendship blossomed into something more, a silent understanding, a shared gaze across a crowded room, a touch that lingered a moment too long.

Harley, with his gentle humor and unwavering loyalty, began to mend the cracks in Estrella's heart, the wounds inflicted by fear and isolation. He saw the strength beneath the fragility, the fire that burned within the ice. And slowly, tentatively, Estrella began to see him not just as a friend, but as something more – a kindred spirit, a soul that mirrored her own, a love that bloomed in the unexpected warmth of their shared experiences.

Chapter 5: The Weight of Loss and the Burden of Guilt

Tony Stark, their mentor, their friend, was gone. The weight of his loss settled heavily upon Harley, but Estrella was there to comfort him, to offer a shoulder to lean on, her hand finding his in the darkness, her touch a spark of warmth in the chilling void of grief.

Driven by guilt and a desire to alleviate Estrella's suffering, Harley developed a new form of light therapy, one that he hoped would be less painful, a testament to his unwavering devotion to her well-being. But the experiment backfired, nearly costing Estrella her life. Devastated and filled with self-reproach, Harley sought solace in the structure and discipline of the Air Force. He joined the Armor Corps, becoming a skilled pilot and a formidable warrior, donning a suit of armor reminiscent of Iron Man's, earning the codename "Mechanic," or simply, "MK."

Yet, even amidst the roar of engines and the thunder of battle, the memory of Estrella's pain haunted him. He saw her face contorted in agony, heard her cries echoing in his mind, a constant, agonizing reminder of his failure. He pushed himself harder, striving for perfection, seeking redemption in every mission, every victory. But the ache in his heart remained, a constant, gnawing reminder of the woman he loved, the woman he had almost lost.

Chapter 6: The Alien Threat Emerges from the Shadows

Meanwhile, Estrella, her body infused with the alien energy, had developed extraordinary abilities. She could radiate a blinding light, her touch imbued with a potent energy. She could even fly, a silent, shimmering figure against the backdrop of the sky, a creature of both human and alien grace.

She pursued a career as a lawyer, working alongside Matt Murdock, championing the rights of the marginalized and the oppressed, a beacon of hope in a world often shrouded in darkness. Yet, even as she fought for justice, a part of her yearned for the touch of Harley's hand, the warmth of his gaze, the comfort of his presence.

But their peaceful existence was shattered by the arrival of the aliens, beings from the same world as the creature whose lifeblood had saved Estrella. They sought retribution, demanding the return of the stolen life-sustaining fluid, the very essence that kept Estrella alive, the source of her extraordinary powers, the very essence of her being. The shadows of the past, the mistakes of one man, were now threatening to engulf the world, to extinguish the fragile peace they had so carefully cultivated.

Chapter 7: The Armor Corps vs. The Alien Invaders: A Clash in the Shadows

The Armor Corps, led by MK, engaged the invaders in a fierce battle. As the conflict escalated, a shocking truth emerged: Dr. Albright, the man who had stolen the alien fluid, was involved, his actions having set in motion a chain of events that now threatened to engulf the world. The shadows of his ambition, his hubris, loomed large over the battlefield, a constant reminder of the devastating consequences of his reckless pursuit of glory.

MK, fueled by a desperate need to protect Estrella, fought with a ferocity he had never known before. He saw her face in every enemy, her pain mirrored in the destruction that rained down upon the city. He fought for her, for Tony, for the world they had sworn to protect.

But as the battle raged, a new fear began to consume him. What if he failed? What if he couldn't protect her? What if the shadows of the past, the ghosts of his own failures, finally caught up with him, leaving him powerless to save the woman he loved?

Chapter 8: A New Understanding in the Face of Darkness

The battle raged, a clash of alien technology against human ingenuity. In the end, the Armor Corps, with Estrella's unexpected assistance, managed to repel the invaders.

Estrella, a beacon of light in the face of darkness, had unleashed the full extent of her powers, her radiance illuminating the battlefield, her touch a force of nature that pushed back the alien tide. MK, witnessing her power, her courage, her unwavering strength, felt a surge of awe and admiration. He saw not just the woman he loved, but a force of nature, a symbol of hope in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

The aliens, recognizing the unique circumstances of Estrella's existence, agreed to a truce. The life-sustaining fluid, a part of her very being, would remain with her. In return, the Armor Corps and Estrella would pledge to aid the aliens should they ever find themselves in need. A fragile peace, born from the ashes of war, began to emerge from the shadows, a testament to their courage, their resilience, and their shared humanity.

Chapter 9: A New Beginning: Hope in the Face of Darkness

Peace returned, but the scars of the conflict remained. Harley, haunted by the near-death experience he had inflicted upon Estrella, finally proposed.

He found her in the gardens of the Stark compound, the setting sun casting long shadows across the manicured lawns. He knelt before her, the ring box trembling in his hand, his heart pounding a frantic rhythm against his ribs.

"Estrella," he began, his voice husky with emotion, "I've loved you for as long as I can remember. You are my strength, my inspiration, the light that guides me through the darkness. I can't imagine a world without you."

Estrella, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, gazed at him, her heart overflowing with a love that transcended words. "Harley," she whispered, her voice barely audible, "I love you too. More than words can say."

As he slipped the ring onto her finger, a single tear rolled down her cheek, a tear of joy, of relief, of a love finally acknowledged, a love that had bloomed in the shadow of tragedy, a love that had endured the test of time, the test of war, the test of their own fears and insecurities.

They sealed their promise with a kiss, a kiss that spoke volumes - a kiss of love, of hope, of a future filled with promise, a future where the shadows of the past could no longer extinguish the light of their love.

Thank you for reading, the above was a short ode to the forgotten characters of Iron Man 3.

#HarleyKeener #MarvelFanfiction #IronMan #TonyStark #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #FanfictionCommunity #TonyAndHarley #SuperheroStories #TeenHeroes #MarvelFans #FanfictionWriters #HarleyKeenerFanfiction #MarvelWriter #Fandom #GeekCulture #YoungAvengers #FictionalWorlds #IronMan3 

[bradthebad]

New song Im working on

[raurquiz]

#HappyBirthday #benkingsley #actor #gandhi #schindlerslist #maurice #bugsy #twelfnight #sexybeast #elegy #ShutterIsland #hugo #IronMan3 #shangchiandthelegendofthetenrings #priceofpersia #endersgame #theboxtrolls #TheJungleBook #exodus #AliceInWonderland #species #nightatthemuseum #secretofthetomb #Thunderbirds #jules @hbomaxla @marvelstudios @disneyplusla

[darcycarmela]

Watched Iron Man 3 (2013) with Yvette

[hoppynsc]

And now a rambling and too brief review of "Iron Man 3", the 2013 Marvel film written and directed by Shane Black, so it naturally had a Christmas flavor.

[writerkomlovekru]

Guys, I need some advice.

I have a lot of stories written and posted on Fanfiction.net that I am considering moving over to AO3.

Most are older stuff.

Had anybody moved over older stuff to AO3, or do you guys just keep them where they were originally posted?

[arctikasylumart]

I drew Tony Stark (from a scene in IronMan3) for practice :)

Time taken: 1hr 54m

[emmaswcns]

tagged by: @intothewickedwood , thank you becky!! 💚

Favorite Color: pink!

Currently Rereading: just started 'the party guest' by amanda robson!

Last Series: reality: the ultimatum. actual tv show series: riverdale!

Sweet, Savory, or Spicy: either spicy or sweet! preferably together bc sweet heat is everythingggg

Currently Working On: i am working on a striped crochet sweater that i am keeping out of eyesight because i do not want to deal with it and am just focusing on reading to get myself back on track to read 24 books in 2023!

Tagging: @claire-randall , @userlarri , @itwasmagic , @lizardthelizard , @userlestat , @binickmiller , @ironman3s + anyone else who wants to do this! ( no pressure ofc <3 )

[anirudhpisharody]

tag ten people you want to get to know better

thanks @buckitup for tagging me!!

relationship status: single

song stuck in my head: the theme of i think you should leave. i don't know either

last song i listened to: cornelia street by taylor swift

three favorite foods: steak, shoestring fries, roti

last thing i googled: "does mike ever go to law school" i started watching suits. how does this man get away with this for so many years without getting his degree it doesn't make any sense

dream trip: my siblings and i have been planning a trip together to somewhere probably in the caribbean once my sister graduates high school and no matter what we do i know it's gonna be my dream trip cause it's with them

anything i want right now: for my insomnia to take a break tonight bc i gotta talk to students tomorrow so i need be up and ready and not completely dead on my feet

ten people god ok hang on. tagging @natalieberzatto @oneawkwardcookie @evcndiaz @maygrcnt @lucydonato @gayedmundo @jewishbuckley @chaoticevils @ironman3s @911onabc if you'd like to do it and haven't already!!

[puraiuddo]

ironman3s

bro i think u were shadowbanned or something bc you aren’t showing up in the search bar either

i’m a ghossssssst

[heavenboy09]

10 Years Ago Today

On May 3rd, 2013

The 1 & The Only

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN RETURNS ONCE AGAIN

NOW AFTER FACING COUNTLESS ENEMIES & DIABOLICAL VILLANS

& SAVED THE WORLD & NEW YORK CITY🌎 FROM A ALIEN 👽 INVASION WITH STOPPING A POWERFUL DEMI GOD WITH A ARMY OF ALIENS 👽

WHILE TEAMING UP WITH HIS FELLOW HEROES

KNOWN AS THE AVENGERS

& SACRIFICING HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS TO SAVE THE EARTH BUT RETURNS ALIVE & UNHARMED

HE HAS EARNED HIS MOMENT OF PEACE ✌

& TIS THE SEASON FOR A CHRISTMAS 🎄 MIRACLE

NOW LIVING A HAPPY LIFE WITH THE ONE HE LOVES & STILL BEING OUR FAVORITE ARMORED AVENGER.

SOON HIS HOLIDAY PLANS WILL HAVE TO BE PUT ON HOLD.

FOR A FAMILIAR FACE FROM HIS PAST, IS HERE TO SHOW HIM THAT ERROR OF HIS MISTAKES.

THOUGH HE IS NOT THE SAME MAN HE WAS BEFORE.

EVERYTHING & EVERYONE WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS OUTCOME

FOR A NEW EVIL EMERGES 😈

& IT IS UP TO THE ARMORED HERO TO RISE UP & TAKE THE FIGHT TO THEM.

HE HAS HAD SOME TIME TO THINK ON SOMETHINGS SINCE NEW YORK.

HIS GREATEST BATTLE WILL BE HIS FINAL CHAPTER OF THE IRON MAN TRILOGY

FROM MARVEL STUDIOS

PRESENTS

ROBERT DOWNEY JR

IN

IRON MAN 3 🤖 👨

HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY TO MARVEL'S IRON MAN 3 #IronMan3 #TonyStark #TheArmoredAvenger #RobertDowneyJr #MarvelStudios #MarvelComics #MCU

[sad-coffeebean]

Day 7 of marvel fics I love and recommend

It's James bucky Barnes/Tony Stark

Some of the tags: Harley and Elly Keener, Post-ironman3, tony stark & Steve Rogers friendship, bamf tony stark, on the run.

I don't even know what to say. I just finished reading this one, like literally just now, and this is really going in my all time favourites list😔👌✨

In Ironman3 we don't know who Harley's dad is we just know that he left a couple of years before. Here it talks about what if Harley and Elly(his sister) 's father is the winter soldier.

11/10 freaking awesome love ittt ←(⁠✧⁠Д⁠✧⁠)

(ps. I really forgot that I didn't add tags at all so im gonna put in every post hopefully im doing it right(⁠-⁠_⁠-⁠メ⁠)

[raurquiz]

#remembering #miguelferrer #actor #FirstOfficer #startrek    #thesearchforspock #twinpeaks #robocop #traffic #crossingjordan #lawandorder #criminalintent #hotshotspartdeux #theprotecttor #desperatehousewives #YoungJustice #AdventureTime #ncisla #ironman3 #startrek56 @startrekonpplus https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXalRPLAPq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ironhusband]

Kissing @ironman3s on the forehead because she helped me finish this scene.