Chapter 88
Damian smiled slightly at Tony's new attitude and couldn't help but laugh at his murmurs. He had definitely motivated him with his words.
Days passed while Damian occasionally kept an eye on Tony, mostly by having his AI monitor the cameras he had secretly installed. Tony was very serious about his work, and with Yinsen's help, he managed to create a miniature version of the Arc reactor.
"What is that?" Yinsen asked in amazement upon seeing what they had created.
"It's a miniature Arc reactor, an improved version if I have to say so," said Tony. After talking with Damian about the armor, he thought for a long time before coming up with the idea of creating a miniature version of the Arc reactor.
"In a way, I have to thank him," said Tony, laughing slightly as he saw the reactor light up.
Yinsen continued to look at Tony with confusion, not seeing how this could help them in their situation.
"This will be the most important part of our escape," said Tony, his face illuminated by the reactor.
"How will this help us escape?" asked Yinsen, confused.
Tony spread out the overlaid plans, showing a somewhat rough-looking armor.
"This is our ticket out, so let's get to work," said Tony before looking at Yinsen, who seemed amazed.
With a goal in mind, Tony and Yinsen got to work. The weeks passed quickly until something caught Damian's attention.
Apparently, the leader of the terrorists was at the end of his patience, so he gave them only one day to finish their missile.
Damian was invisible at that moment, keeping an eye out in case something unexpected happened. Fortunately, everything went as it should, and his participation was not necessary.
Damian knew that this meant Tony's escape was also going to be soon.
Tony and Yinsen had already finished most of the armor; three months were enough. It should be noted that the terrorists were quite patient.
Damian didn't leave this time and just watched as they started putting the armor together. Tony put on several layers of clothing to avoid getting hurt before positioning himself so that Yinsen could lower the top part of the armor onto Tony.
"How do you feel? Is something wrong?" Yinsen asked as he checked that Tony could move.
"No, everything's fine," said Tony, moving his hands.
"Do you remember the way?" Yinsen asked.
"Perfectly," said Tony, nodding.
Yinsen started making some adjustments to the armor when they began shouting from outside the door.
"Answer them," said Tony, alarmed.
"I don't know their language," Yinsen complained before responding with what little he knew.ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels
The guards, seeing that they weren't getting a response, decided to open the door, triggering the explosive trap they had set.
"Damn, we have no time, Initiate," Tony said, figuring that a bunch of armed men would be arriving in a few minutes.
"Press F11, when a bar appears press Control I and Enter," said Tony hastily.
Yinsen quickly approached the computer and did everything before returning to the armor and finishing closing it.
"They're coming," Yinsen said with concern upon hearing footsteps and shouts.
"We're going to need more time," said Yinsen distractedly, looking at the loading bar.
"Don't do anything stupid, listen to me," said Tony, imagining what Yinsen was about to do.
"Take a weapon from the entrance and shoot continuously. They won't dare to come out carelessly," said Tony.
"Don't look at the loading bar, look at me. I never make mistakes, remember? The second part is faster, we have enough time," said Tony, shouting at Yinsen when he didn't respond.
"Okay," said Yinsen, looking hesitantly at the bar before approaching the door and taking the weapon from the guards.
Yinsen started shooting toward the ceiling every few seconds to scare the terrorists.
Yinsen sighed a little relieved when he didn't hear any footsteps and saw that the terrorists didn't dare to come out.
Yinsen fired until the entire clip was empty. Fortunately, all the lights went out at that moment and he heard mechanical sounds, so Yinsen quickly returned to hiding, knowing that the suit was operational.
"How was the ''fun-vee''?" Rhodey asked with a slight smile.
Tony just laughed bitterly before hugging Rhodey.
"Let's go home," Rhodey said, patting Tony's back.
"Well, this is Yinsen, he was also a prisoner. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to escape," Tony said, smiling as he saw Rhodey's gaze on Yinsen before introducing him.
"I appreciate it," said Rhodey sincerely.
"Don't worry, without Tony, I wouldn't have been able to escape either," Yinsen laughed.
Everyone got on the helicopter before heading to the nearest base.
Tony and Yinsen bathed and dressed before meeting up with Rhodey again.
"The plane is ready, let's go home," said Rhodey, wanting to get Tony out of there quickly.
"Let's go," Tony nodded.
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The next day.
Damian sat with Sophia in the morning watching the news about Tony Stark's rescue.
"And everything went as you wanted?" Sophia asked, looking at him speechless.
"You make it sound like I planned everything, I had to be a babysitter for three months," Damian said unsatisfied.
"What a good friend you are, leaving Tony in a cave for three months," Sophia mocked as she laughed.
"How annoying," Damian muttered, getting up and walking up the stairs.
Sophia chuckled slightly as she saw his annoyed face before turning her attention back to the news.
"Wow, what good timing," Sophia said as she watched Tony's press conference in which he said he wouldn't make any more weapons.
Sophia took her phone and bought several shares of Stark Industries that many people were selling as if the company was going to close the next day.
"Even if they don't sell weapons, the guy is a genius, I don't think he'll starve," Sophia murmured, buying the shares with her savings.
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Damian went upstairs and entered his babies' room, only to find them sleeping. He looked at them with a smile before leaving quietly. The crib was becoming somewhat small for the three of them.
Damian entered his bedroom where Ana, Carol, and Ophelia were still asleep.
Ophelia had really become lazy and only went to Madripoor to take care of business in the afternoons. Although Damian couldn't really call anyone lazy since he was the king he hardly took care of things himself.
Since there was nothing to do, Damian decided to lie down next to Carol, hug her around the waist, and take a nap. Damian didn't know how much time had passed when he felt small hands on his face and heard small whispers.
Damian slowly opened his eyes to see Alice panicking with a marker in her hand near his face. Damian couldn't help but squint as he sat up in bed.
The three mothers and their three daughters panicked before starting to run and laugh.
Damian gave an ironic smile before approaching the mirror and seeing that he had a mustache and poorly drawn circles around his eyes. Damian could still hear the laughter coming down the stairs, so he opened the door and ran to chase after them.
"Don't let me catch you, or I'll spank each of you," Damian shouted, smiling as he chased after them at a normal pace. There were screams and more laughter with his words as they separated and started running.
Sophia smiled as she watched them pass by while laughing. She couldn't help but burst out laughing at the drawings on Damian's face, too bad she couldn't take a picture of it.
Damian caught Emma first, who after turning a corner, hid on one side of the door and tried to slip away when he passed. Damian laughed before picking Emma up and giving her two playful swats on the butt while leaving kisses on her cheeks.
"You said it was only one," Emma said, laughing happily as she hugged Damian's neck.
"We still have 5 more to go," Damian laughed before starting to run with Emma in his arms while looking for the others.
Damian spent the morning playing with everyone before spending the rest of the day peacefully.
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