"Shit shit shit! Fuck! Please don't let me be too late!" She immediately rush to his side and take out the damaged Arc Reactor and replacing it with the new one
Tony shot up while gasping for air and is surprised when he was suddenly hugged.
"Daddy! Thank you thank you thank you!" Regina cried as she hug him closer, she is so glad that she made it in time.
"Re-Regina?" He whispered as he place his hand on Regina's back. "What are you doing here? And why are you in your birthday gift? I don't remember letting you use it before your birthday...I don't even remember telling you about it."
Regina can't help but giggle softly even though tears are flowing down her cheeks. "You're not very good at hiding things from me, Daddy. It isn't hard to find it." She smiled softly as she look up at him. "And I can't just let my old man die, you're not going to die as long as I'm around."
Tony smile back softly as he gently wipe her tears away. "Thank you, Regina." He gently kiss her forehead before laying back down and pulling Regina with him.
"They betrayed us..." Tony said softly as he hug Regina close, it is uncomfortable because of the suit but it's better than freezing to death.
Regina growled softly. "I know...they can't get away with their betrayal. They have to learn not to mess with a Stark."
"Yes...we will get out revenge." Tony smirked as he slowly sat up. "And I have an idea in mind..."
~A week later~
Everyone was surprised when Regina called for a meeting instead of Tony, she has never done anything like that before and they wonder what is going on.
"So? How do I look?" Tony smirked as he stand in front of Regina, he is wearing a suit and look as handsome as ever if it wasn't because of the injuries on his face.
"You look like an old man." Regina smirked, she is also wearing a suit. "Come on, let's get this over with."
Tony pout. "I'm not that old." He whined before putting on his mask and follow his daughter to meet the reporters.
"Hello everyone. I'm sure you are all wondering why I called for this meeting so let's get this over and done with." Regina smiled, reporters are taking pictures like crazy because not only is Regina wearing a suit instead of a dress like usual but her eyes are filled with anger instead of carefree innocent and Tony is just standing at the side instead of saying anything.
"Now I'm sure you heard that we had a little...disagreement with most of the Avengers and they are now fugitives...I would like to clear up a few things before anyone gets any wrong ideas. They had asked me about my options on this because I am not a hero like them and would be able to understand how normal everyday people feel and this is what I said." She took a deep breath to calm herself. "Sorry, I'm a little nervous. First time doing all the talking." She smiled nervously at them, looking almost like her old shy self.
It just made the reporters smile back at her as they give time to get calm herself.
"Okay...so this is what I said, the Accords is unfair, plain and simple. But it is also a cry for fear from 117 countries. And as heroes they cannot ignore their cries, I asked them work something out until both side agree on an Accords that they are comfortable signing." Her eyes show how serious she is as she continues talking. "117 countries want them to be controlled and I can understand their fear, what if they let the power get to their head? They are there to stop the evil but who will be there to stop them if they get out of control? How would people know if the death and injuries in the battles are on purpose or an accident on their part? You don't know them personally, all you can do is hope that the hero that you see is the real thing and not just a act, that they're not planning to take over the world behind your back or something. Yes, people fear things they can't control. But it doesn't mean I don't understand their side, they are heroes but even heroes make mistakes, even heroes have a bad day. Everyone excepts them to be perfect all the time and save everyone but the truth is that it is not possible. And I know they feel horrible about every single life they can't save and if this Accords gets in the way of them saving someone? The guilt is just going to eat them alive. Let people hear their side and don't let anyone bully them into being their mindless puppet. They are heroes, not weapons to be used."
"To tell you all the truth, I am angry that they ignore everything I have told them. They continue to fight instead of working something out and for some funny reason it is my Daddy's fault for tearing the Avengers apart just because he decided that he can't ignore the fearful cries of 117 countries..." She frowned. "I...can't understand that...I thought the Avengers is supposed to protect and keep people safe and here they are...ignoring people's cry...I...I just can't...understand what they are thinking...and I always try hard to understand...like with the Hulk."
She actually have a softly smile on her lips when she talk about the Hulk. "He is a big softie, he might be all strong and angry in battle but he is actually just sweet once you get to know him...if miss him and Bruce so much..." She has a longing look in her eyes before shaking her head. "Sorry, we're not here to talk about the Hulk. We're here about the Avengers."
"Oh Sergeant James Barnes is apparently still alive, yes he is the same Sergeant who supposedly died during world war two. He is also the person who murdered Daddy's parents, he was brainwashed when he murdered them so we can't blame him for their death but the thing is...our dear Captain America already know about that little fact."
"Please close your eyes and images for a while, you are risking everything to help someone you thought is your friend...you are ready to fight for someone you don't know just because he is a friend of your friend...only to be showed a video of your friend's friend killing your parents...and find out that your friend has already know about it...how much anger and hurt would you be feeling at that moment?"
Everyone in the room who has closed their eyes and imagined that happening to them and all they can feel is pain and hot red anger. "I would want to beat them both up." One of them replied honestly and everyone agreed with them.
"That happened to my daddy. He attacked in anger and almost lost his life, if I wasn't there to be alerted that daddy is dying he won't be standing here with me..." She reach over to hold Tony's hand tightly, the first time she willing hold someone's hand.
Tony give her an encouraging smile as he hold her hand gently. "You're doing great, Regina." He whispered. "You can do it, Dear. It's almost over."
Regina gives Tony a soft smile before she turn back to the reporters. "I would like to read you all a letter Cap managed to sent my daddy." She takes a piece of paper out and start reading.
"I'm glad you're back at the compound, I don't like the idea of you rattling around a mansion by yourself. We all need family. The Avengers are yours, maybe more so than mine. I've been on my own since I was 18. I never really fit in anywhere...even in the Army. My faith is in people, I guess. Individuals. And I'm happy to say for the most part, they haven't let me down. Which is why I can't let them down either. Locks can be replaced, but...maybe they shouldn't. I know I hurt you Tony. I guess I thought...by not telling you about your parents I was sparing you, but… I can see now I was really sparing myself. I'm sorry. Hopefully one day you can understand. I wish we agreed on the Accords, I really do. I know you were only doing what you believe in, and that's all any of us can do, it's all any of us should. So no matter what, I promise if you...if you need us. If you need me, I'll be there."
She look up with angry eyes. "I have so much to say to the 'good Captain' but we are running out of time. Just know that we are not planning to forget or forgive. And no matter what you think, my Daddy would never come crawling to you for help." She smiled bitterly. "And most importantly, as only Daddy and Vision are the only Avengers left or able to fight I have decided to join them." Friday control her suit to stand behind her and open up as she step into it. "And I promise you, I am fully trained and ready to fight." She said and fly around the room a few times to show that she is in control.
The reporters starts taking more pictures as she fly around before landing.
"From today onwards I am an American citizen and an Avengers." She said as her faceplate lift up. "Bruce...Hulk...if you're hearing this please come back...the Avengers need you...if need you..." She pleaded before walking out with Tony.
The reporters were surprised at her parting words and it wasn't long before everyone is talking about the meeting.
~Stark Tower~
"Well lots of people are angry at Cap and his team, pretty divided on Barnes guilt and lots of talk if Hulk is just misunderstood. I'll say it is a pretty good start." Tony smirked as he look through the reports on his phone.
"I still don't see why I had to do all the talking, you have a perfectly working mouth you're more than happy to use." Regina frowned at Tony before continuing her work on her suit, working on her suit will help her familiar herself with it so when Tony isn't around she would at least be able to fix and upgrade it herself.
"Oh please, you know that they adore you and if you are the one begging for Bruce and big green to come back Ross won't be able to touch him and the UN would be more willing to change the Accords." He smirked as he glance over to his daughter. "Cheer up! You did a great job!"
She stick her tongue out at him. "Whatever you say. So what's next?"
"We wait." He smirked darkly. "Let see how many people are willing to stand by their dear captain after this."
Regina can't help but smirk back just as darkly. "Oh I can't wait~"
Watch out Steve, they aren't going to let you off that easily. There is a reason why Tony is called The Merchant of Death and another version of Regina is called The Weapon of Death, they are a deadly pair and everyone better pray hard to whatever god you believe in that you never end up on their blacklist.