Hello, so this Is my first fanfic on IM:AA.. actually, I found fanfiction by searching tony/pepper on google xDD so yea…

Disclaimer: I don't own IM:AA :(

*New Author's Note* Hello again! Welcome to my first book of the Armor vs. Ring series. I've gotten lots of reviews, favorites and followes on Book 2, and I decided to read over this story. The editing was CRAP. The "I"'s weren't capitalized, there were lots of reduntant sentences, and worst of all... it was "POV" most of the time. (shudders) So I've decided to stretch my typing muscles, get out a comfy chair and listen to jazz music as I edit and polish up this story. I've made a few, but HUGE TURNING POINTS in some characters, so be aware of that! Once again, thanks for everyone favoriting, following, and reviewing this story and In Search of the Makluan Rings. It really means a lot to me. :)

-Tony's room-

"Tony! You've been working for sixteen hours straight, and for normal people like us, that's not healthy," Rhodey said, turning Tony chair so he can face him.

"Rhodey, you're acting like it's not a big deal my dad is held captive by Gene Khan!" Tony yelled, with a frusturating sigh. Rhodey stood there frowning. Tony looked back at Rhodey and sighed.

"Sorry, Rhodey. It's just-" Just then, Pepper bursted in. "HEY GUYS! IT'S A REALLY NICE DAY TODAY. WHY DON'T WE GO FOR A WALK, OH! OR MAYBE WATCH THAT NEW MUSICAL I WANTED TO WATCH, OR-"

"Pepper not now!" Tony and Rhodey yelled. Pepper frowned. "You... don't remember what today is?" Pepper asked.

Tony sighed. "Whatever it is, it doesn't matter! I have to find my dad before-"

"Before Gene does something to him, I know!" Pepper interrupted, annoyed. "Tony, you have to take a break, seriously! Especially for this day-"

"I'm sorry Pepper, but I have to work on this! So if you'll excuse me, I'm going back to work." Tony sternly said, turning his chair back facing his computer. Pepper stood there shocked, tears filling her eyes. "Well, fine! BE THAT WAY. I'll just go celebrate the occasion with someone else!" Pepper storms off of the armory, slamming the door.

"Occasion? What occasion- oh, no." Rhodey said, covering his face in embarrassment. "What now, Rhodey?" Tony asked impatiently. Rhodey groaned.

"It's Pepper's birthday today."