A/N: Well here is chapter 3 or chapter 2 (don't remember) of "A New Beginning", I hope you guys enjoy it

I OWN NOTHING

I OWN NOTHING

I OWN NOTHING

******Since I am the principal of the Tomorrow Academy, I declare no more uniform; I've also changed Tony's, Rhodey's, and Pepper's outfit. Email me if you want the URL to their clothes

******Also when you see some words like this it means that it's kinda of like a foreshadow, but at the same time it's not, because it's not really what you would expect.

******but if you see words like this then it's like a theme after, before or in between each paragraph

Also I changed Iroh into being Gene uncle as well, so technically he and Zuko are cousins. Well who could blame me, they're so much alike in so many ways, and they even look alike (from the way I see that is)

Gene's P.O.V

It was now 7:30 pm and the conversation was still going on. I knew what I did was wrong, but somehow I feel like it wasn't entirely my fault. It was the anger and grief that made me betray them; that made me betray her… In all depths, I'd never wanted it to end like that; this is why I never wanted to make friends, because I knew if I did, I would end up losing them either way. My conscious is merged and it's ruining my life; what is right is now wrong and what is wrong is now right. My head is spinning around and around; but I can't show my weakness, the mandarin cannot show his weakness. I grip the handle on the couch and rest myself until this conversation was over.

"Now tell me tamugin, who did you pick a fight with and why?" My uncle Iroh asked me. It takes me a while to recollect my thoughts, to get an answer. Everything wrong that ever happened in my life flashes by me with a rush. Zhang moving into my life, my mother going missing, Zhang becoming the mandarin, capturing Howard; leaving him to rot, betraying Stark and Rhodes, betraying Pepper, almost killing Rhodes… everything just rushes by me. After a moment or two I finally realize why I fought Tony…

"I picked a fight with Tony," I took a deep breath as nervous shivers went down my spine, "And I think the only reason why I was fighting him was not because I hated him, but the fact that Pepper was very happy with him instead of with me. I guess I fought because I was jealous." With my uncle, there were no secrets; it's like if he was my dad.

"I am very disappointed in you tamugin, but not completely. I understand you pain of losing something very close you, even twice if necessary, but fighting is never the answer; for no matter what occasion. You see Gene, true love never really ends as some people see it in their eyes, it's when people think it has ended; instead the love between the two people gets stronger and fades away more until it cannot be found. But if you keep the love within your heart, I promise new love will be formed." His words mended me in every way. I did always appreciate everything my uncle has done for me.

"Thank You Uncle, that meant a lot to me." I drink the Jasmine Tea he gave to me, it was his favorite though.

"You're welcome Tamugin, but what are you going to do to get her back?" Now that I come to think of it, I had absolutely no idea what to do.

"It's not just her," I began, "I need Stark's and Rhode's help as well." I knew this conversation would never end.

"You know what I think, I think that there is something else you want besides there help," I raised an eyebrow up to the old man's words, "I think what you really want is their forgiveness." I nodded my head slowly, I did want their forgiveness, but I knew they would never give it to me. I mean who would after I did such a thing? I take a moment to think about what I have to do, to gain their trust; to gain her trust. And then all of a sudden it hit me,

"I know what I have to do for them accept me again. I know the road leading to this won't be easy but I'll everything I can to win her-" I quickly caught myself; "to get them back, after all they were the only friends I really had." I began to rise, when all off a sudden Iroh tells me to sit down; I questioned his actions.

"First, before you leave, you want you to change clothes; no matter what you never go outside all bloody and roughed up. Second of all, you still look uneasy about this; I want you sit back down and just close your eyes and think about the most happiest thing that has ever happen to you. If you do so, you are more comfortable when you are going to speak to them. Now, close your eyes and think back to the happiest moment in your life." I did as he said. A few images face through my mind, but of them make me happy enough. But then, one moment did come back to me.

It was after everything that happened that night; Nafaria still managed to get away, the ninjas were getting suspicious and somehow Iron Man or Tony knew Pepper, but she was angry at him. It was indeed confusing that night. I guess my first impression of Potts, was wrong; where as to now I love her more than ever. I offered her a ride home and she accepted and gave me yet again another hug. Along the ride home, it was quiet; I never thought Potts could be quiet. I guess she was upset because of Tony, I couldn't necessarily blame her. I mean it is one thing to ignore your friends, but it's another thing to lie to them. Man when Potts and Stark get into a lover's spat, they get into one badly.

I kicked her foot lightly, just enough so that I can get her attention. She looks at me; she was crying silently all along. I actually felt bad for her, no one deserves to get treated like that; not even her. I bring my hands to her wet cheeks, and rub off the tears. I looked deep into her eyes, they were always changing colors; but tonight they were a shade of purple. I found myself bringing my face closer to hers, and then we touched. It sweet innocent kiss, that is until my instincts took over.

All of a sudden, I started to lick her lips, seeking entrance to her wet cave. Gradually, her lips parted and I found myself moving ever so easily with her tongue. I then sat right next to her, still holding the kiss. Our tongues started to battle, but I was winning; she tried to keep mine from pushing hers down but I wouldn't let her. Because of that, she started to moan, but I felt it more than heard it. I swing my hands around her hips, and she grasped the back of my head making moan with her.

I lay her down, because I felt her shaking from my weight against her. When I did so, I ended up on top her; she brought my head even closer to hers, I moaned loudly with her. This was amazing; a handful of emotions, rushed through my head; and they were taking over. My eyes then closed shut, allowing everything to run through my mind with or without an explanation. However, knowing this was my first kiss made this even better. But the only down side to this, is that my lungs feel like they are on fire from holding my breath for such a long time. As sad as it sounds, I had to pull away from her not only because I was out of breath, but because we were at her house already.

I'm still on top of her, but for some reason neither of us is stopping that. I sit up so that she can breathe properly; it was quiet again, but this time it was a good quiet. I felt a blush creep up my neck and spill on my cheeks. I was happy and I liked it.

"Uh sorry, I don't really know what came over me" I said

"Don't worry it's okay, he he I kinda of, you know, liked it." She said; my hopes were up.

"Would you look at that Potts, I did too." I said with a devilish smirk on my face.

"So does this mean that we are dating now?" I asked stupidly; I know friends don't go around kissing each other like that, unless they were together. But instead of talking, which I found completely to my surprise, she kissed me again; this time it was chaste and softer. I took it as yes, but I still wanted to tease her.

"What do you think?" She implied the same tone that I used, this amused me so.

"I'm sorry, but you make it ever so hard; you think I don't know where you and Stark go sometimes in free period. Oh that's right you go into a small corner on the roof top make out there," I saw her jaw hang open; I knew teasing her was going to be so much fun, "I'm not stupid Potts; it's pretty obvious if you ask anyone really." I saw her mouth open but words never came out. This is what separates me from Tony; I can shut her up by saying or doing something towards her; where as to Stark, he tries but fails miserably.

"THAT IS NOT TRUE. Me and Tony, Tony and I never… ugh, how can you think that. I mean seriously, no no no no no NO! Besides he's the cause of my depressing moments and other stuff…" She had been getting serious by now, and I heard mumble the last part of her sentence, but it was loud enough for me to hear her though. I pull her in for another kiss, it was longer but it was still sweet.

"Relax Pepper, I was only teasing; besides I'll make sure you're always happy." She embraced me tightly when I tell her this. At that point, I never wanted this moment to stop…

When the memory was over, Iroh had told me that I was very red in the face. He asked me what was I thinking about; I told him to forget it, it was probably best he didn't know anyhow. Anyway, I make my way to bedroom and change my clothes and grab the 5 Makluan rings; praying to God that they forgive me...

I can't take this anymore, it's too terrifying. I was about to take my glasses off but he takes notice of it and brings my hands down, and keeps them down. He tells me not to take it off; that I wasn't the Pepper he knew if I took them off. Once side of my eye is blue and the other is red; Tony came over an hour after I left Rhodey's house to watch the "Living Dead" movie series in 3-D and trust it very terrifying in 3-D.

I have to admit, though, that the rough up image makes him look a lot stronger. When the movie ends I take my red and blue glasses off and put the next horror movie on. I went to the kitchen to pop more popcorn and get the broom mop, and some wipes to clean up the mess we made. I'll be honest, I'm not going to force Tony to help me; he's still bruised. Unfortunately, even if the windows were opens, he was hot; so he had to take his shirt, and he was left with his pajama pants on. However, when he told me this, I saw the slightest smirk on his face; my assumption is that he is trying to tease me rather than just being "hot", kinda like Gene always use to tease me. A tear slid down my face and splashed on the table counter with a few more following.

"Hey how come you're taking so long- Pepper, Pepper are you crying?" I turn around so he can see my face as an answer. He walks over to me quickly, and embraces me; which I really needed. I can hear his implant beating its rhythm; it somewhat soothed me, but not enough.

"Isn't it about time that you tell me to let it go already?" I asked through my wheezing and crying

"Look I know I've told you just to get over it a lot, but I told you it for selfish reasons," I looked up at him, but he refused to meet my gaze, "I do it for selfish reason because I don't want to see you stay mad and gloomy, I just want you to be the person I know you are." I was about to melt away, he was so nice and innocent, but it's wrong; I can't be falling in love with him I just can't.

"Thanks Tony." I took a deep breath and detached from him, maybe, maybe its better we don't have this kind of tension…

"No problem." He told me as if it was nothing but he had absolutely no idea. It was a huge problem…

A/N: Oh knows it's a cliff hanger. Will Pepper accept her new feelings for Tony? Will she fall for Gene? Does Tony realize the love triangle he's pulled in? Will I stop asking such lame and retarded question? You must review to find out… Epic Spaz, mysterious leave.

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