Just a little bit of silliness that's been sitting in the back corner of my brain for the last, oh, four or five years. Enjoy!

Just in time to get us in the mood for the latest in Superman and Iron Man movies.

Great job on catching Tony Stark's blaze fare attitude and spurning authority. Is it just me or did they just set Tony up? By telling him to avoid Coulson, doesn't it just convince him that the guy's okay? I mean, he seems to want to be the opposite of these goody-two-shoes. It would be extra funny if they did that on purpose for the attitude he gave them.

Yes, this shows one of the stark (pardon my pun) differences between Avengers and Justice League... JL is much more serious about protecting themselves and their love ones (Hawkeye excluded).

I could see Pepper Potts and Lois becoming friends... well, now that Lois is a mother of almost 4, maybe not.

Lots of fun and enjoyment. But, I've got to say, Tony was quite a jerk for refusing to speak to Superman.

Awesome! Truly awesome. Yes we're friends of S.H.I.E.L.D and the
Flash, etc. No Green Arrow? But he's not super, just hidden. Ach, Felicity, where are you?
Great story
Artemis

I agree, I enjoyed the story very much.

One comment, though. If the timelines are similar, then I could see Tony being a bit peeved that he had no assistance from the JL in his captivity, dealing with backdoor arms dealing, the Obadiah Stane situation.

Besides, they had to know who he was before the press conference--why not approach him before?

Now, if we can just get a fanfic version of the classic DC - Marvel crossover: Superman vs the Hulk!!! (By the way, did you know that Kryptonite produces gamma rays?)

I think Clark is over-reacting a little - there was speculation right from the start of his career, all that Tony going public does is make it look like nobody can be a superhero and have a normal private life.

A hour later, Bruce calls Nick Fury to tell him know that Waynetech's techs have solved a problem with Fury's flying aircraft carrier and lets him know to expect Stark to show up to check things out any minute now...

Hi, Virginia!

I assure you, my timing was simply just good luck and not planned. My muse has been pestering me for a few months to really get moving on this. Of course, she had nothing of substance to offer during said pestering.

Thanks for the kind words. Tony was actually really hard for me to write (one of the reasons I was dragging my feet on getting started). He's arrogant and sarcastic but also really likable (he's my favorite Avenger). Also, I'm only familiar with the movies, not the comics.

They actually did not set him up, though it's funny to think they might have! I didn't intend it that way, but hey, I like your theory! I just thought it would be fun to allude to the inevitable formation of the Avengers.

I think Pepper and Lois could be friends. Though I can't imagine Lois liking the fact that Pepper is with a guy like Tony (pretty much the opposite of Clark). But I can see them chatting about how their guys are always flying off to save the world.

I purposefully made Tony a bit of a jerk in not wanting to talk to Superman. You have to think he might have known where the conversation was headed.

Thank you! All other heroes can be imagined as silent background characters. It was just too much to try to give everyone dialogue.

Thank you!

You make a good point about the JL not being around. I hadn't really thought about the rest of the movie's plot, just the ending/press conference. Now my muse is trying to think of a way to (briefly) handle this when it gets prepped for the archive. (Worked on it all day in my head, nothing works yet.)

They didn't approach him before the press conference because none of them thought he'd go public, most likely.

I'm not overly familiar with the Hulk/any of the comic-verse. So that's a cool little tidbit about the gamma rays.

Clark? Overreact? What, do you mean he would do something rash, like break up with Lois on the chance that he's a jinx or something?

Yeah, he might be overreacting, but when it comes to protecting his loved ones/private life, it's probably better to err on the side of caution.

Tony becoming Iron Man could also be proof that some people have hobbies that are way too expensive.

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for reading!

I enjoyed this story. I haven't seen the Iron Man or Avengers movies and don't read the comics, but I was easily able to follow along and understand the characters. I could certainly understand why Clark would worry that Stark's revelation would draw uncomfortable attention to all of the other superheroes running around the world. Good job!

Perfect catch for all the characters.

Tony has no clue what a can of worms he has opened up. Pepper will be a target, no matter what he says. Clark was right to bring him up to speed.

Glad you enjoyed it! Iron Man and the Avengers movies are really good. I recommend them. (I didn't care for Iron Man 2, but 3 wasn't bad.)

I think Tony's announcement would totally open the floodgates for the other heroes. Especially for Bats and Supes. Everyone wants to know who they are.

Thanks for reading and I'm glad you could follow it!

Thanks. So glad you liked it! Tony's in for a rude awakening, that's for sure!

What a fun story! You've captured the contrast between Tony and Clark's personalities nicely.


Joan

Yay! This was the best crossover I've gotten to read in a while. When Tony started blasting Supes, my immediate thought was "How typical of Marvel superheroes: They just can't meet new friends without punching them first." *g*

Thanks, Joan! Glad you liked it. I actually love how completely different Tony and Clark are, so that was definitely part of the appeal in writing this.

Wow! Thanks for the praise! I'm glad it rang true, with Tony taking shots at Clark. I'm only familiar with the Iron Man movieverse, so I had to take my cues from there.

Hi Vicki!
Once more for the count! So… first The Incredibles. And now…the Starks? Will this be about Littlefinger explaining to Ned how Kings Landing works?

Oh, look. Tony’s even got his own, personal Colonel as a press secretary. Either that, or he’s under arrest and only allowed to say good bye to the public and his girlfriends.

To be fair, he’s a playboy and that way, he can get even those women who normally only go for superheroes. You know, the serious, investigative reporter type.

But what can they do with a man who thinks more with his little helper than his brain.

Billionaires go missing or die all the time while in Superman’s company. Just look at Lex Luthor. Larry Luckabee.



He does realize how GPS works, right?

That’s paranoid. Everyone already knows that Superman and Wonder Woman are shacking it up in her Greek palace when they’re off duty. And Batman, well…he’s Batman. He either scowls or hangs head down from the ceiling of some cave. While Iron Man, it’s obvious that he’s got a civilian name. Just like no one would assume that a military jet is just going to sit around in a hanger after its done flying a mission or what not. There’s always a pilot.
LOIS: Superman and Wonder Woman, huh?
CLARK: On second thought, maybe the secret identity thing getting formally established might not be such a bad thing after all…



They could lock him up in the secret prison underneath the Hall of Justice, couldn’t they?



They both never smile. And shag Catwoman.

Maybe Theo Galavant?

Buuuuurn!

Is that already sexual harassment at the work place?
TONY: No, I don’t work at the Justice Hall.



Why do I hear Han Solo in his voice.



Like just about half of Central City.

I’m not so sure about that. He’s been in big business for a while, dealing weapons, and working with lawyers. I’m sure he knows.

That’s what her pink suit’s for, isn’t it?

CLARK:

Couldn’t he leave a note on the side of Mt. Rushmore or something? That way, Herb would notice when he pops up in the future at some point.

Like not break up with Lois for her own good?

Maybe if the super heroes announced their cover pairings. Like Flash and Green Lantern. Superman and Wonder Woman. Batman and Catwoman. That way, nobody would think they’re living normal lives.

Not Director Fury? No wonder they didn’t sign on. And I believe, Batman even laughed when Phil approached him.

Yeah, right. Drop. Bucket. Ocean. Considering the amount of suits he goes through.

Preggers?



What an unexpected turn of events So, where was Superman during the whole alien invasion thing?

Michael

Tyrion: "A Lannister never posts on THIS side of the boards."


Tony: "Did you expect anything less of me?"


Lois: "Luckily, I've been immunized."


Tony: "I (eventually) have a Hulk."


Well, considering that back in 2008, sometimes it took my GPS 20 minutes to find me outside of my apartment...


Hal: "Doesn't anyone care about who I'm sharing a bed with?"


They tried, but a Hobbit with a ring found him. (sigh)


Batman: "Here's some ice. Clark is over there (waves dismissively) if you need to cry."






Tony: "Chewie! I mean Jarvis!"


Luthor: "He's got a point. Lawyers are way worse than I ever was."





You read my mind!






Doubly so!


Clark: "Sorry, my oldest two had a school play."

Thanks for reading! Glad I could provide a laugh or two.

Yes, I can see how some of his speeches could be unsuitable to innocent ears.
LYSA: Innocent? Mine are still burning!
LITTLE ROBIN: Mommy?
CERSEI: Why’s there so much purple ink all over this parchment of my speech on the virtues of my daughter in law? It’s hardly legible now!

BRUCE: I always said he was a crook.

So she won’t fall for any more superheroes? And billionaires? And playboys?
LOIS: Exactly. From now on, it’s straight, hardworking men only, for me.
CLARK: So…no super heroes?

Like in Crocodile Dundee? “I have a donk”?



PRESS: Who’s he again? Is he with security?



One bad egg screwing over his boss gives the entire profession a bad name, huh?
BENDER:


DIRT DIGGER: Superman admitting to preferring school girls to dealing with alien invasions!



Michael

Lois: "You fell for me first, Farm Boy."


"That's not a knife! Now that's a knife."


Barry: "Bathroom attendant, actually."

I thought this story was brilliant. I just found it online, and wanted to say so. Nice one Chakram.

Thank you! This was one of the more fun ones I've done lately.

Just discovered this story a few moments ago and had to read it...

I am completely out of the know with the Avengers/Iron Man, but even without any back information, I really enjoyed--and could easily follow along--with this piece .

It was interesting to see Clark relate to all the other super heroes--not be the only 'super' one in the group, etc . I loved how he was still so much our 'Clark', regardless of the situation/company. And great job with the dialogue, by the way .

Creative idea--Wonderful!
Laura

Hi, Laura!

Glad you were able to follow along and enjoy the story. I'll admit, they girls have been requesting "Batman Superman" a lot lately, so we've been doing the Netflix Justice League thing. I love seeing the interactions between all the supers!

Thanks for stopping in!

I love the Iron Man kidnapping. Great read!

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!