Tony, although had his company secured, still had the palladium poisoning problem. And thankfully a certain bald man with an eye patch came to hand him Howard's suitcase meant for Tony.
Fury and Tony talked in Tony's Malibu mansion.
"There are many things you don't know about Howard." Fury stated.
Tony nodded at that, "Yeah, just a few days ago I found out that he was adopted by America's Old Man. I wonder what else I don't know."
"True, he was very close to General Universe. In fact, he is one of the founders of Shield. The box there was left for you. Only you can make heads or tails from what's in it. Good luck." Fury got up to leave.
"But what am I supposed to do? You can't hold me here." Tony complained.
"Yes, I can. Agent Natasha will remain at Stark and you remember agent Coulson, right?" Fury said and dashed away after doing his I got my eye on you thing.
Tony lazily took the suitcase in and opened it. But then he noticed something strange. The initials on the suitcase were different. Instead of just H. Stark. It said property of H.M.U Stark.
"Jarvis, look at all the documentation and signatures by my father in the company files. Tell me if there's something related to these initials." He quickly commanded.
Tony went into the basement and started looking at the videotapes. Finally, when he reached the end, he saw the message from his father.
"Tony, you are too small to understand all this so I left it on film. I was not alone in my journey. I had the best mentor and father in the world. With all my knowledge, I made this. This is not just an invention but the key to the future, Tony. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out. An old man said this to me once and I'll say it to you, 'I believe in you'. Remember, what is and always will be my greatest creation, is you, Tony" with that the video ended.
Tony had gotten emotional by then. Suddenly Jarvis spoke.
"Sir, I have only found one place where these initials match."
Tony woke up from his stupor, "Great, where did you find it?"
"On inheritance papers. He signed his name as Howard Maxim Universe Stark." Jarvis revealed.
"Wait, isn't that the name of General Universe?" He asked.
"Yes, Sir. His name was Alexander Maxim Universe." Jarvis added.
Tony went into deep thoughts, "Were they so close that dad even took his surname? Now I understand why he bought the pistol that killed Hitler. Jarvis, search for everything on General."
"I'm afraid there isn't much. All records pertaining to him were destroyed after World War. The only things that are left are his war campaign videos in the public archives." Jarvis pointed.
"Hmm, then show me those videos. I always ignored them thinking they'd be boring." Tony mumbled.
After that, he spent some hours watching all the clips.
"What in the hell, he was able to shoot planes with his revolver? How?" Tony felt more confused than at peace. So he shut the movie and got to analyzing his father's work.
Just two days later, he created a new element and went to the Stark Expo.
...
{NEWS: We are seeing live footage from Stark Expo. The new remote military drones from Hammer Industries have gone rogue. Iron Man is currently in a heated battle with the multiple drones...}
"Ah... We have broken up. She said it felt weird thinking that another guy inside me was seeing everything and feeling everything." Bruce sadly informed.
Alexander patted his shoulder, "It's alright, man. You deserve better. There are tons of girls out there who would date you. Now get ready you're leaving in an hour."
...
Alexander may not be involved directly in the SHIELD but he was still the top guy in that organization. He had the level X authority which was even higher than Fury and Fury didn't even know about it.
So, when something happens in SHIELD, he finds out even before the director does.
They had found Steve and had prepared for his waking up. This time they not only sent a girl cosplaying as Agent Carter but they had sent an old man cosplaying him. All this to keep him calm
Alexander had noted it down in things to remember. Fury was obviously overdoing it. He was secretly watching a live telecast of everything.
In a building near Times Square. Steve woke up to the sound of the radio. His eyes adjusted to the light as he looked around, confused.
Suddenly the door opened and a woman in army uniform entered. If Steve's vision was blurry he would have mistaken her for Peggy but right now, he was absolutely sure she was fake.
"Good morning, or should I say good afternoon." She spoke.
Steve seriously asked, "Where am I?"
"You are in a recovery room in New York."
Steve got angry. "Don't lie to me, where am I?"
Soon, Steve was seen blasting through the walls like a truck. He ran past everyone and reached Times Square.
He was baffled by all the strange lights around him. The people also didn't look forward while walking. They looked into a slate-like thing in their hands. The cars also looked weird.
He heard tires skidding sounds and looked at the people surrounding him.
"AT EASE SOLDIER" Fury loudly called.
Off the screen, Alexander noted another in his pad of things to remember. Steve was promoted to the rank of Major General and Fury was just a Colonel.
Back at the Times Square, Steve just found out that he'd been asleep for 70 years. His face fell when the realization hit.
"You okay?" Fury asked.
Steve took a long breath and looked at the sky, "Yeah, just... I had a date... and a funeral to attend."
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