Thanks guys for those who let me know Enchantress is a marvel character too. Seriously, why would they use the same name for both?! Oh well, whatever.

My reviews have not been coming through to where I could read them until today, so I am sorry it took me such a long time to respond to you guys who left one! I really appreciate it!

I hope you enjoy this final chapter and just because it might be kind of fun, I was thinking of maybe doing a small sequel to this.

I say small, but my stories always seem to go longer than I planned lol but seriously, I was thinking of maybe having a year or several months' time skip (within the story) and have the other dimension need Tony for something and they meet their selves from Tony's world. Thoughts? Let me know!

Also, plans are being made to continue "Until Death Do We Part".

Enjoy!

AVNGRS, it's a wonderful life Tony

~Home Sweet Home ~

Tony blinked as he stared at the city below him. The sky was dark and the sound of people celebrating filled the air.

Had all that really just happened? He wondered to himself.

"If you're wondering if that really happened, then the answer would be yes," a voice stated from behind him.

Tony turned and spied the Guardian.

"C-man," Tony smiled, "I thought you left without saying goodbye."

Claudius rolled his eyes at the nickname.

"I have brought you back to your own world in your own time. Not a minute has passed since you left and it will be as though you never jumped."

"Soooo, has Pepper come up here yet?"

Claudius smirked.

"Not yet. I have literally returned you to the point in time you stepped onto the roof. I suggest you make good use of this advantage, in order to make things right between you."

Tony agreed whole heartedly. "Will do."

Claudius nodded and both men hesitated.

"So…" Tony coughed and nervously rubbed his neck, "I never said Thank you."

Claudius stared at him a moment before gently smiling.

"And you never have to," he whispered.

The cool wind of the night blew against them and they both turned away from one another to stare into the winter sky.

"See you around?" Tony asked, but when he turned back, Claudius was gone.

Tony stood there a moment, uncertain of what to do now that he was alone, when the side door suddenly flew open.

"Tony?" the voice of his beloved called out.

Tony turned towards it and smiled as he watched the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in two dimensions walk through.

"Pepper," he whispered and ran, scooping her up, into his arms.

Peppers eyes widened as she held onto his shoulders. Tony spun her around before gently lowering her straight into a kiss, with a passion he hadn't felt in weeks.

"Tony…" she smiled, though her eyes revealed her concern.

"I'm okay Pep," he answered as he turned and glimpsed the silver shine of the full moon. The color reminded him of Claudius' eyes. "I know the truth now."

Pepper cocked her head, confusion evident in her gaze.

Tony grinned.

"I can't save everyone Pepper. Heck, sometimes I can't even save myself, but I understand now that my life is significant and that no matter the circumstances, hope can exist and be found, in the most unlikely of places."

Pepper smiled, still totally confused about what her lover was talking about, but she was just happy that he seemed happy.

Tony on the other hand was practically vibrating with glee. An ache in his leg and chest kept him from running laps around the patio though and he guessed that was probably for the best anyways. He didn't want Pep bothered concerning his sanity, after all.

"Tony, are you sure you're okay? I mean, we know how upset you were and…"

Tony placed a finger on her lips, his eyes flickering to the door where he noticed shadows.

"Guys," he called out with a smile, "I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me." (At least not now) he thought to himself.

Steve, Thor, and Bruce shuffled out, a bit sheepishly.

"We just… you were really upset and…"

Tony smiled, a warm feeling settling in the center of his chest. He figured it to be emotion, but then again, it could be the Palladium messing with his organs. He decided for now, he would not take the latter into consideration. Why ruin the moment?

"Thanks guys. And uh, the two spies. I'm okay, really."

Clint sighed as he crawled out of the vent; Natasha behind him.

"How did you know we were there?" Clint asked, clearly bummed they had been found out.

Honestly, while they had been worried about Tony, they really just enjoyed sneaking up on people. Tony chuckled, unable to stifle the urge. They truly were children, no matter what world they were from.

Natasha cocked an eyebrow at his reaction, but Tony just waved her off.

"Practice makes perfect," he replied in response to Clint's question.

The archer just smirked.

The moment was interrupted when fireworks began going off around them. The different colors flashing bright in a way that practically shouted to the entire city, a new year had arrived.

Turning to those around him, Tony grabbed a vodka from the pack he found sitting just where it had been in the beginning, and lifted it up in celebration.

The others followed his lead and grabbed one, each lifting them up in preparation of a toast.

"To the Avengers and a brand New Year," Tony stated and the others nodded in agreement. "Cheers."

Tony watched as they all drank in a circle, chatting and laughing with one another. With this group of people on this day… he really wouldn't have it any other way.

'It truly is a wonderful life,' Tony thought and smiled, as he toasted Claudius, wherever he was. "Until we meet again."

AUTHORS NOTE:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I know it's a bit late now, but eh XD I hope you enjoyed this story!