Viktor held Kikoku on his shoulder and looked at the helicopters in the sky. He smiled and waved his hand at them as Tony rolled his eyes, saying "Inside, please. You think we're gonna have a picnic? Come on."
Viktor followed him inside and saw Pepper panicking, packing bags like a mental case. Tony said "If you'll excuse me." as he walked downstairs. Viktor sat on the couch and said "Hello, Jarvis."
Jarvis replied "Hello, Sir. Welcome." Viktor smiled, "Thank you." Jarvis added "Refreshments are on their way."
Viktor got a drink and took it from Dum-E, saying "Thanks pal, how you been? Is Tony still yelling at you?" Dum-E whirred and nodded robotically.
Viktor giggled and patted his 'head'.
Pepper walked down the stairs saying "Viktor! Why are you here?" Viktor smiled and replied "I came for Happy and Tony invited me over." he checked his watch and added "My flight isn't for another couple of hours so I decided to come over and relax."
Pepper rolled her eyes and walked around frantically, retorting "You can really relax! This place is known to the entire world now! How many people want to kill Tony? It's just not safe!"
Viktor didn't comment, saying only "Emma says Hi." Pepper smiled "How is she?" Viktor smiled happily and replied "Great!" before sighing "Though pregnancy is a problem…"
Pepper sat down and said anxiously "Is there a problem? Like…" as she looked at him while also touching her stomach, Viktor shook his head and laughed "No, no. Not anything like that."
Pepper let out a breath of relief and Viktor sighed "You know, the world is so dangerous now, she's a bit afraid of the future safety for the child that's all." Pepper sighed and held his hands, replying "I have the same opinion, honestly. Aliens, Terrorists, Superheroes, who wouldn't be hesitant?"
Viktor chuckled wryly and added "Even if I was a superhero her opinion wouldn't change…" Pepper laughed "It's not about being strong or a hero, Tony's Iron Man and I'm still…" she paused and stood up, changing the topic as she said "Well anyway, do you want something to eat?"
Viktor touched his stomach and laughed, "I guess we can't order?" Pepper giggled and replied "Unless you want to get shot."
There was a ring from the doorbell and a woman walked in around 2 minutes later.
Tony was suited up in front of the door and his helmet opened as he said "You're not the Mandarin, are you? Are you?" The woman rolled her eyes and said "I have to talk to you, it's very important. Can we talk alone?"
Tony walked to the couch, saying "Normally I would go for that sort of thing but I'm in a committed relationship right now…"
Viktor yawned on the couch, looking at the woman as Pepper argued that they needed to leave. Tony introduced the woman, "Maya Hansen, old botanist pal."
Maya was surprised that Tony actually remembered her and Viktor scratched his chin, looking at Maya with curiosity.
Should he kidnap her directly?
Before sighing, forget it.
Treat her and make sure she doesn't die…
Viktor rubbed his chin and thought about it, he wanted to swallow A.I.M in one gulp…
Killian had to go, as for whether Maya was necessary…
She came up with Extremis but she wasn't really useful anymore… Killian was the one who brought it to another level! She was essentially a walking trophy…
As Tony and Pepper were arguing, Maya asked if they should worry about the missile coming to them on the TV.
Viktor rubbed his forehead and just remembered that there was a missile coming…
Well Tony didn't die so it was fine, just protect Maya, don't expose yourself.
It was a bit selfish, but what Hero became a Hero without suffering?
It seems… None of them, right??
Viktor grabbed Maya and rolled on the ground as the missile exploded. Tony threw his hand and Pepper was covered by an Iron Man suit.
Viktor coughed out dust and looked at Maya, who was looking at him silently under him.
She said "Normally, I'd choose a bed." Viktor laughed dryly and retorted "I have a wife, I'm sorry." before Maya could speak, the building started collapsing from more missiles and explosions!
Viktor picked up Maya and grabbed Pepper as Tony shouted "Get them outta here!" Viktor frowned and replied "Don't worry. I got it…" as he ran out of the crumbling building, exiting the door.
He let go of Pepper as the armor detached from her body, flying back into the mansion.
Viktor grabbed Pepper's collar and brought the two women farther away. Maya was riding on Viktor's shoulder being held with one arm as he dragged Pepper with the other, holding Kikoku in his mouth and ran from the house.
He put down Maya and Pepper, looking at the house. He took Kikoku from his mouth and said "Call the fire department, Pepper." Pepper looked at the house and shouted "Is the Fire Department useful?!"
Viktor rolled his eyes and looked at Maya's injuries on the ground, she looked at him saying "You're pretty strong. I like that." Viktor checked her injuries and replied "That's great, you'd love the gym then." as he took out his little kit and started tending to her injuries.
Pepper looked at Maya speechlessly as she asked "Should I take off my clothes?" Viktor turned to Pepper and said "You won't say anything if I knock her out, right?" Pepper retorted "Why haven't you already?"
Viktor blinked and said "Good point." before pinching Maya's neck. She fell limp on the ground and he started treating her. Pepper let out a breath and whispered "What a nympho!" as she called the Fire Department.
[Congratulations for treating Maya Hansen- 1 lottery ticket]
Viktor used it right away, not having anything better to do as he was sitting on the edge of the fountain in front of Tony's house. Firefighters and police were everywhere on the scene.
Pepper was standing in the rubble, staring at the sea blankly, holding an Iron Man helmet.
Bell, Bell, Bar.
Viktor clicked his tongue and sighed "Slots sure are addicting…"