Death's Merchant, Life's Guardian
After seeing his parents die.
After one of his best friends tries to lie.
Left to the ice, drowing in his own blood.
Tony wonders if this time is it?
Because he's so tired.
Then footsteps seemingly appear from nowhere.
With a little help, Tony remembers. Remembers other lives. Remembers his duty to the Balance. Thanos risks that Balance once again. In working to defend earth, build his forces and maybe actually have a little fun along the way. If Fate would stop throwing complications at him, that would be nice.
Prompt - Why does Tony hate magic?
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