Hammer Industries Upcoming Misfortunes

Golf Course somewhere in New York (Thursday afternoon) Justin Hammer's POV

Justin is on the phone said "Hey Ivan. I got Senator Stern here. Thought we would swing over and look at some of the drone designs before tomorrow unveiling at Stark Expo"

"The drone is not going to be ready" Ivan replied seemingly distracted.

"Not ready? What do you mean not ready?" Justin asked back in frustration.

Ivan answered "I can make presentation, not demonstration".

After walking slightly futher away from Senator Stern's earshot, Justin asked "What the hell is the difference?"

"Presentation. No fly. No shoot" Ivan lazily replied.

"Wait, wait, wait! Wait, wait, wait! What can you make them do? I mean, this is a weapons demonstration" Justin said anxiously.

Ivan without any worries said "I can make salute".

"You can make salute? What do you mean "make salute"? What the hell does that mean Ivan? This is not what we agreed to, okay? You promised me suits and then you promised me drones" Justin hissed back on the phone.

"Everything will be okay" Ivan casually replied.

"This is not what I wanted" Justin said feeling exasperated but before he could continue Ivan cut the phone line.

Justin stared angrily at his phone before snapping his finger as he call his assistant to approach him.

"Get the men to lock Ivan in his room. I will be there later to teach him who is boss" Justin whispered to his assistant.

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Tony Stark's Mansion (Tony's POV)

Tony having successfully created a new element for his new arc reactor is deep in thought wondering how to fix his relationship with Pepper while Jarvis is still running diagnostic on the replacement miniature arc reactor. Feeling slightly depressed, Tony have been distracting himself by making changes to his Ironman suit.

Jarvis interrupted him by saying "There is a guest inside the building waiting for you".

"Who is it, Jarvis? Didn't I tell you not to let anyone in!" Tony replied feeling annoyed.

"It is Nightwing, Sir. He avoided all the mansion's security measures. Currently he is in the living room and he requested me to inform you that he need to discuss something with you. I advice to upgrade the mansion's securities, Sir" Jarvis answered.

Tony stood in silence thinking for a long time before saying "Lead him into the workshop".

"Very well, Sir" Jarvis replied.

(End of Tony's POV)

...

As I entered Tony's workshop, Tony said "Can either you or Fury, knock the front door like a normal person? Do you guys like to break into houses or something?"

"Congratulation, Tony. Looks like you have created a new element" I replied while ignoring his questions.

Tony was annoyed but after taking a deep breath, Tony calmly said "Why are you here? Don't tell me you are here to get your split of the profit".

"I have no interest in your money" I replied as I lean against the wall.

"You want me a miniature arc reactor for yourself?" Tony quickly asked.

"No need. Just treat it as a friendly gift for you" I replied as I casually wave my hand.

"If not for any of those reasons, why are you here?" Tony question as he lean back in his chair.

I answered "Ivan Vanko is still alive and he is working with Justin Hammer".

Getting Tony's attention, he asked "Why are you telling me this?"

"I have a promising tip that indicate Ivan might endanger everyone who will be attend the Stark Expo tomorrow in order to take his revenge on you and your father" I answered.

"Why you didn't call the police? The Defenders could also easily handle this without my help" Tony replied feeling slightly confuse with the whole situation.

"The police won't be able to handle it since Ivan build numerous drones armed with dangerous weapons for Hammers Industries and since Justin is your competitor, I got a feeling you would like to tag along. Was I wrong?" I asked as I shrug my shoulders.

Tony stared at me for a long time before smirking as he excitedly said "Give me a minute"

"Alright, let me call SHIELD first for cleanup" I replied.

Tony quickly interrupted me as he nervously said "NO... Ahem! I mean I will call SHIELD! I am good friends with them," before quickly try to change the subject saying "Jarvis, assemble the suit"

"Sir, we have not finish running diagnostic" Jarvis reminded Tony.

Tony started sweating as he quickly interrupted Jarvis "Don't worry about it, Jarvis. I trust my calculations" as he quickly pushed me out of the workshop.

After leading me to the mansion's living room, Tony rush back to his workshop shouting "Just stay here and relax. I will be right back".

.....

Hammer Industries (Night on top a building near Hammer Industries)

Tony (in his Ironman suit) and I stood in one corner of the rooftop waiting for the SHIELD agents to organize themselves. Since Director Nick Fury is busy (Sigh of relieve from Tony), he send Agent Natasha Romanoff to lead the SHIELD agents to surround Hammer Industries.

The objectives of the mission is to recapture Ivan Vanko before he could armed more weapons and to make sure Justin won't be able to erase the evidences of his wrong doing. Under the supervision of the female red head, the SHIELD agents rush back and forth between their stations in preparation to surround the building and close all possible escape routes.

After Agent Romanoff used her hacking skills to confirm that Ivan Vanko is inside the building, the SHIELD agents jammed all communications in that area. While all this is happening Tony keep preventing me from talking directly with Director Fury through their SHIELD's communicator.

As I glance at the SHIELD agents making their preparations, I complain to Tony "You called SHIELD, too early Tony. We could have call them once we a nearly done here".

Tony chuckled as he replied "SHIELD would feel pissed to know that you have been treating them as your cleanup crew".

Before I could reply him, Agent Romanoff approach us saying "We are done here. We can breach the building once you boys are ready. By the way, well done on the new chest piece. I am reading significant higher output and your vitals all look promising.

"Yes, for the moment, I am not dying. Thank you" Tony replied casually before staring at Agent Romanoff.

After a long awkward silence between them, Agent Romanoff said "What?".

Finally Tony said in a sarcastic tone "I am impressed that you can easily blend well in any situation, Natalie. Your name is Natalie, isn't it?"

"That is not important" replied Agent Romanoff dismissively.

Tony grumbled before he angrily said "Boy, you are good. You are mind blowing duplicitous. How do you do it? You just tear things… You are a triple imposter. I have never seen anything like you. Is there anything real about you?"

Agent Romanoff remain silent at his accusation.

Tony took a deep breath to calm himself before asking "How is Pepper?"

"She is upset with your behavior. I would advice you to find her directly and explain everything to her yourself" replied Agent Romanoff before she extended out her hand towards me.

Tony grumbled to himself "It is partially you fault...."

I shook her hand, Agent Romanoff ignored Tony words said "Nightwing, we have not officially met but I am Agent Natasha Romanoff from SHIELD".

"Nice to meet you, Agent Romanoff" I replied.

Agent Romanoff chuckled before saying "You have been really busy man this week, Director Fury really wish that you would take break. Director Fury also have been contemplating in reorganizing one of the SHIELD team to deal with the criminals or villains that you have captured".

I laughed as I replied "I didn't know that he think so highly of me".

"Err.... rather than look highly, it is more in the line of being annoyed that you have been treating SHIELD like a garbage collector" Agent Romanoff answered back laughing.

"You have meet Director Fury?" Tony said with a horrified expression.

"Yes, I was surprised that Director Fury is a chill guy. After a small misunderstanding between us, he is willing to let me of the hook even though I destroy several of SHIELD's vehicles and injured quite a number of his agents" I replied casually while trying not to laugh.

"WHAT?.... I mean... that sounds serious" Tony replied stuttering slightly while sweating profusely.

"Yeah. He said he knows a charitable donor who would be willing to pay for all the damages incurred by SHIELD when running their peace keeping activities" I answered while pretending to think hard.

"CRAP!... I mean.... Wow! Such a nice guy...I am impressed" Tony replied with a frustrated expression.

Agent Romanoff interrupted us saying "Guys,we are all set. You guys want to watch the perimeter or enter the facility with me?"

"I am going in" I answered.

Tony with enthusiasm replied "I need to blow off some steam, count me in. I take pleasure in seeing other people's misfortune .... especially Justin Hammer" as his Ironman's helmet slide down to cover his face.