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'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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John took a cab back to his mansion as he had came running all the way here.

As he reached his mansion, he saw Bruce waiting for him in the living room. Bruce was confused as why John had suddenly ran off from the mansion. He had no idea about the fight between Tony and Ivan Vanko.

"What happened, John?" Bruce asked, his concern evident in his voice.

"Well you know Tony and I were going to Russia together. He was coming here to pick me up and on the way he was attacked by Ivan Vanko, a powerful enemy of Tony's. Pepper called me and told me about the attack on them. I didn't want to waste any time, so I ran all the way here," John explained.

Bruce's eyes widened in surprise and worry. "Is Tony okay? What happened to him?"

John nodded, his face filled with relief. "Yes, he's okay. Thanks to his Iron Man suit, he was able to protect himself and defeat Vanko. But he did sustain some injuries in the process."

Bruce let out a sigh of relief. "I'm glad to hear that he's alright. So, what do we do now? Is Vanko still a threat?"

John shook his head and explained everything to him.

"Is Happy okay?" Bruce asked.

"Yeah, the doctor said he's out of danger and has been placed under observation,* John answered.

"That's good," Bruce said, his worry easing slightly. "But what about Pepper? Is she alright?"

John's expression turned serious. "Pepper is shaken up, but physically she's okay. Vanko targeted her as well. I managed to save her just in time."

Bruce asked, "Who is this Ivan Vanko? And why did he target Tony?"

John sighed, recounting everything he knew about Vanko's past and his grudge against Tony and his father. "Vanko's father worked with Howard Stark, Tony's father, on the arc reactor technology. But he believed that the Starks stole the idea from him. Vanko blames Tony for his father's death, and he wanted revenge."

Bruce's brow furrowed in concern. "So, even though Vanko is dead, there's a possibility that there are others out there who might want to harm Tony?"

John nodded. "Exactly. Tony's enemies have always been a threat, and they won't stop coming after him. But you don't have to worry, Tony is working on upgrading his suits and ensuring his safety."

"Maybe I could go and help him," Bruce wondered out loud.

Since the day of the fight with Abomination, Bruce and Tony had gotten close too.

After John took Bruce to live with him, Tony too would contact Bruce now and then talking about things which were out of John's understanding. Well, Bruce and Tony were both technological nerds after all.

Bruce nodded, feeling a surge of excitement at the thought of working directly with Tony. He knew his scientific knowledge and expertise could be valuable in helping Tony upgrade his suits and improve his overall safety.

"Alright, I'll reach out to Tony and see if he needs any assistance," Bruce said, determination evident in his voice.

John gave him an encouraging pat on the shoulder. "I'm sure he'll be glad to have your help, Bruce. Just remember to stay safe while you're out there."

Bruce nodded once more, gratitude for John's concern warming his heart. He appreciated the support and understanding he had found in his new friend.

"Which hospital are they in?" Bruce asked further, ready to give Tony and Happy a visit.

John provided Bruce with the name and location of the hospital where Tony and Happy were being treated. He wished Bruce good luck and reminded him to take care.

Bruce thanked John for the information and patted him on the shoulder before heading out. He was going to call a taxi, but John insisted him on taking his car.

Before leaving, Bruce told John to be careful while he was in Russia reminding him to stay alert and cautious. John thanked Bruce for his concern and assured him that he would prioritize his safety.

After Bruce left, John packed the documents provided by Phil in his bags and prepared for his trip to Russia, he couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. He knew that this journey would not be an easy one, but he was determined to do whatever it took to avenge the parents of the dead previous owner of the body.

As he arrived at the airport and boarded the plane, John's mind was filled with thoughts of the challenges that awaited him. He knew that he would be facing dangerous and well-connected individuals.

Moreover, he was also unaware of the true goal of SHIELD behind all of this. He wasn't foolish enough to believe that SHIELD would be helpful to him for no reason. SHIELD wasn't a charity organization, and Nick wasn't a kind-hearted person either.

John knew that there was likely a hidden agenda behind SHIELD's involvement in his mission. He suspected that they had their own motives and that their assistance came with a price. He couldn't trust them completely, but he also couldn't ignore their resources and support.

'It's okay as long as they don't treat me like a disposable puppet or harm me in any way. Otherwise, I will show them why Whitebeard's abilities were named as the ones that could destroy the world,' John thought as his eyes flashed with determination.

John corrected his earlier decision that he had chosen after the phone call with Phil when he was in Xavier's school. He had previously thought that he would allow SHIELD to think of him as naive and easy to control. But now he understood that this thinking was not quite correct.

John knew that he couldn't allow himself to be completely controlled by SHIELD. Otherwise, SHIELD would readily exploit him in any way possible.

Of course, this also depended on the kind of strength he would possess. Without enough strength, he would never be able to escape the control of the powerful people.

John needed to maintain his independence and keep his own agenda in mind. He couldn't allow them to use him as a pawn in their game or manipulate him for their own interests.

However, he also couldn't outright defy SHIELD. He needed to find a balance between working with them and protecting his own interests. He would need to be cautious and keep a close eye on their actions and intentions.

He needed to be strategic and play his cards right. He would use SHIELD's resources to his advantage, gathering information and assistance when needed. But he would also be careful not to reveal too much about himself or his goals.

'Wait a minute, but what is my goal?' John wondered, feeling stumped by this thought.

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