Dear Friend

Unfortunately both my parents just died in a car crash. I know that is such a great way to start this but I thought that stating it outright would be better than me trying to beat around the bush. So there I said it. To be honest I am very very emotional and depressed. Whenever someone is around I hold back the tears and pretend I am doing OK but whenever they leave I just cry. Sometimes I get really mad and throw stuff and think "Why did this happen to me".

They sorted out my parents will and where I would be staying as I am only a 13 year old girl. The official people sat down with me and told me very seriously that they were sorry about what happened but that I had to go live with my Aunt Pepper. She is my only aunt/uncle that I have and but I hardly ever see her. She is always in New York being some important executive with Stark Industries. You have probably heard of Stark Industries as it is one of the biggest companies in the world. Pepper is actually going out with the big guy of the company Tony Stark who you will all have heard is Iron Man and helped the Avengers save New York from an alien invasion. This means I will be living with them but don't think for a second that all the riches and mansions that they have is going to make it easier for me because it isn't and I honestly think I am going to miss the simple life in the average sized town that I live in.

"I heard Tony Stark is a big womaniser so there might be other siblings your age for you to hang with," My friend Tahlia said to me, trying to cheer me up.

"That won't help anything Tahlia," I said. We were in an airport and I was about to take the plane to New York City. "I will miss everything about this place. You, my other friends, the simplicity, my p…" I then stopped. I was about to say my parents but then I started crying. Tahlia hugged me.

"Don't worry I will Facebook, Skype or email you whenever I can I promise," she said. "Thanks so much," I said back, wiping a tear from my eye.

"Will all passengers for flight 35714 to New York City please board," the announcer said. I hugged Tahlia one more time and walked away to the boarding area, waving to Tahlia as much as I could.

The flight there was filled with nervousness of going to a new place and sadness for leaving the old one behind. When I arrived at New York I saw a man in an everyday suit holding a sign with my name on it JOANNE POTTS and I walked over to it.

"Hi I am Joanne Potts," I said and showed him an identification card and he showed me one in case he was like a kidnapper or something.

"I am an escort from Mr. Stark and Ms. Potts to pick you up and take you to Stark Tower where he will be now,"

"Um thanks escort person," I said. He led me to a big looking limo and I walked into it expecting someone, perhaps my aunt or Mr. Stark but no one. I was by myself with no one. I at least expected one of them to at least pick me up from the airport. I tried to relax in the limo but I just burst into tears from aloneness. I wondered if my new parents would even care for me considering they have a lot of responsibility. When we stopped and the car seemed to pull into a garage I held back the tears and the escort and I walked out the limo. We both got into an elevator with a whole lot of buttons and pressed what seemed like a very high floor. We then arrived and the elevator stopped.

"Mr. Stark and Ms. Potts should be on this floor. Goodbye," the escort said. I left the elevator and walked into a living with a group of people in it. There was a read headed young lady standing next to a guy with a bows and arrows. Then there was a guy with noticeable muscles and another guy with glasses who I was pretty sure was a scientist. Then there was guy with a giant hammer and wearing olden day stuff. Lastly there was who I assumed was my aunt and Mr. Stark. . They were all discussing something.

"Why do you think Fury bought us here," I heard the guy with noticeable muscles said.

"It must be important since Fury managed to contact Thor," Tony said.

I decided to interrupt. "Excuse me," I said quietly. They didn't hear me so I said it again loudly. Then all the people in the room turned around and looked at me.

"Joanne" Pepper said

"Hi," I said back.

"I believe we haven't met I am Tony Stark," he said "It is nice to meet you Joanne,"

"It is nice to see you picked me up from the airport and gave me a nice welcome,"

"I am sorry we were in the middle of something as you can probably see,"

"Can someone please give some context," the guy with the glasses said.

"Oh sorry this is Pepper's Niece whose parents well they," he stopped. "Any ways Pepper and I were chosen but her parents to look after her,"

The group nodded.

"And Joanne I will introduce you to the group. First there is Thor, the God of Thunder," she said pointing to hammer guy. "Then there is of course Steve, Bruce Banner, Natasha and Clint who make up the Avengers,"

"The Avengers!" I almost shouted. I couldn't believe it.

"Don't you think having a child would be risky considering you're an Avenger," Natasha said to Mr. Stark.

"I checked with Fury and he said it was Ok and Pepper has no choice it was her sisters wish,"

"In that case we should leave so you can get adjusted," Steve said "Nice meeting you Joanne," he stated then he left.

"Bye niece of Pepper," Thor said and he left. Steve and Natasha walked away waving silently. I suspected those two had history.

"Nice to meet you Joanne I am Bruce Banner,"

"The Hulk," Mr. Stark said

Bruce glared at Tony for a second and then excused himself to leave. Mr. Stark did not seem to know when to keep his mouth shut.

"So how was the flight Jo," Mr. Stark.

"Mr. Stark don't call me Jo I hate it," I warned "And the flight was horrible,"

"That is awful," Pepper said.

Mr. Stark and Pepper showed me every room in the tower. They wanted to have some getting to know time but I said I was tired from the plane trip. Pepper and Mr. Stark showed me my room.

"Thanks Mr. Stark," I said.

"Don't call me that call me Tony,"

"Ok Tony!" I said. I then went into the room and closed the door. It was the largest room I ever stayed at and had a great view of New York City when the windows were open. But all I could think about was starting this new life with Aunt Potts and 'Uncle' Tony. It got me wondering if the Avengers were going to be involved in my life now. But then I was thinking of my old home with my parents and I started to cry on my bed. I guess I just will have to wait to see what life will be like now.

Sincerely Joanne Potts

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