Savior- A Tony Stark/ Ironman Love story

Mackenzie Piers sat at the table with her eyes closed soaking in the silence of the laboratory. Finally she was alone and could relax. She untucked her shirt, kicked off her shoes and put her brunette hair in a loose bun. She pushed her glasses back up the bridge of her nose and then grabbed a slide from the selection on the table and studied it under the microscope for a short while. “Abnormal.” She said to herself as she removed the slide from the scope to place it in a container. She made a mental note to have the lab staff run the culture again tomorrow.

She walked over the computer and started to type in her findings. She was halfway thru her report when she heard the whoosh of the lab door open. In walked Pepper Potts- Hogan dressed to the nines and carrying a garment bag. Pepper was her best friend and VP of Stark Enterprises.

“Thought I would find you here.” Pepper said as she entered the lab. “Here I brought the dress you are going to wear tonight.”

“Well don’t you clean up nice?” Mac replied back. And why am I going to wear a dress to what?” She asked puzzled.

“The gala at Stark Tower tonight. You are going to be my +1 since Happy has to work.” Pepper replied matter of fact.

“Oh that’s tonight? Um… I guess I forgot.” Mac said. Actually she did not forget, she just did not want to go. Pepper had told her about the black tie event a few months before and strongly recommended that she go, since she worked for Elkon Research, a subsidiary of Stark Enterprises. Truth was Mack was never much of a party person.

“Um. I can’t go. A certain someone we won’t mentioned challenged me to find a cure for cancer, remember. Besides I’m on call.” Mack continued.

“He challenged your entire class at commencement years ago. You can go and you will. Besides you just need to put in an appearance for an hour. Then you can leave. Please don’t make me pull the- I’m your boss card.” Pepper said with a slight smile.

“Well, when you put it like that, boss lady.” Mack scoffed and rolled her eyes then giggled.

“Good. Since you can’t wear scrubs, I brought everything you need to get ready. I am going to go ahead. I’ll have the car return for you. That should give you plenty of time.” Pepper said turning on her heel and walking out the door.

“Okay Dokee. I guess I just see you there.” Mack replied back. She then went to the garment bag and unzipped it open. Inside she saw the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was made from Japanese silk, midnight blue in color. One shoulder and a slit in the side of front of the dress that started high. The dress was very classic in design, perfect for her and perfect for a black tie affair.

45 minutes later Mackenzie arrived at Stark Tower. The Gala was in full swing. The normal white marble floor was luminated in red light. The walls done in sheers with gold lighting. Three large Crystal chandeliers dangled from the ceiling. There were several tables on the floor that clothed in white with large red floral displays. Servers dressed in white tuxedos were passing hors dourves and champagne to the many guests that were in attendance. She made her way around the floor mingling when Pepper found her.

“You look amazing.” Pepper said to Mack giving her a hug.

“Thank you and thank you for this dress. It’s beautiful.” Mack replied back.

“You wear it well. Come, I’ll introduce you around.” Pepper said grabbing her hand and pulling Mack with her.

10 minutes later Pepper and Mack were talking with another corporate head when Mack heard a deep masculine voice behind interrupting them.

“Pep. Who is this exquisite creature with you?” Mack heard him say.

Both Pepper and Mack turned to the man standing behind them. There stood the Owner and CEO of Stark Enterprises, the handsome playboy genius himself, Tony Stark.

“Tony, this is D…” Pepper started to say

“Mackenzie Piers, Mr. Stark. My friends call me Mack.” Mack interrupted Pepper holding out her hand so he could shake it.

Tony took her hand and brought up to his lips and kissed the back of it. “Je suis très heureux de vous rencontrer, Mack. (I am very pleased to me you, Mack.)” He then said.

Tony was thinking of leaving the gala when he saw Mackenzie at the very moment she walked into Stark Tower and took his breath away. The long flowing, silky brown hair, ivory skin, ice blue eyes and a killer figure. There was something about her that was very mysterious. The way she carried herself was alluring to him. He tuned out his surroundings as he watch her mingle with the other attendees. He decided he wanted her and he was going to have her. His opening came as soon as he realized that she knew Pepper and he took it.

As soon as Mack heard Tony speak French, she knew his game. And she knew how she was to play it.

“Si vous parlez français m. stark. Avez-vous déjà été dans la région de l’Alsace? Ma famille y a un vignoble.” (I see you speak French, Mr. Stark. Have you ever been to the Alsace region? My family owns a vineyard there.) She replied back. He just looked at her.

“I’m sorry my French is a bit rusty.” He chuckled.

Mack and Pepper just smirked. Then Mack’s phone went off. She dug it out of her purse and looked at the caller.

“Excuse me, I have to take this.” Mack said and left Pepper standing with Tony who watched her walk away.

An hour later Tony found Mack at the bar sipping a clear liquid substance with lemon slices.

“So here you are. I have been looking all over you.” Tony said to Mack

“Been here all the time.” Mack replied.

“How come you’re not out being social?” He asked her.

“I’m waiting on an important phone call.” She replied then took a sip of her drink.

“That looks good. I’ll have what she having, and make it strong.” He said to the bartender. The bartender gave Tony a weird look, then looked at Mack.

Mack just shrugged. “You heard the man, make it strong.”

“Are you enjoying yourself?” Tony asked.

“As much as I possibly can, Mr. Stark. Since I was guiled into coming.” She replied.

“Mr. Stark was my father. Please call me Tony.” He said.

The bartender put the glass of clear liquid in front of Tony. Mack noticed that it had three slices of lemon instead of two like she had. She smiled slightly.

“Ok Tony. Are you enjoying yourself?”

“I am now.” He smirked. Tony grab the glass that the bartender gave him. “I think we should toast.”

“To what?” She asked.

“To life and the surprises it brings.” He replied.

“Ok. To life.” She said

“And surprises.” He said.

They clinked their glasses and Mack watched as Tony took a huge gulp of his drink. She saw the face he made and watched as he spit the liquid back into the glass. She couldn’t help but chuckle.

“What the hell was that? I asked for what she had.” He started yelling at the bartender.
“He did give you what I have. It’s called Water.” She said.

“Water? Let me guess, you don’t drink.” He said sarcastically.

“Not when I’m on call.” She said. Just then her phone went off. It was the phone call she was expecting. She answered it. Tony watched her and listened.

“This is she… What were the results? So it was a match? Good. Good…. Ok. Prepare Jenna per protocol… I am on my way. Should be there in 10.” Then she put her phone away.
Mack started to get off the stool and looked at Tony. “I need to find Pepper to tell her I have to leave.” She said.

“She already left.”

“What do you mean she already left?” She asked.

“Exactly what it sounds like Babe. She left. I told her I would make sure you got home. So you are going home with me.” He said.

“I don’t think so Tony.” She said matter of fact.

“Why’s that?” He asked.

“Because you’re taking me to the hospital instead.” She stated.

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