Year: 2008
Alex had known for years—no matter what changed, what butterfly effect he caused, or which companies he conquered—this moment was inevitable.
The beginning of the Iron Man 1 story.
The moment that would turn his big brother from a reckless genius into a hero.
The moment that would transform the world.
And Alex had chosen not to stop it.
Not because he couldn't.
Not because he didn't care.
But because he understood one truth better than anyone:
Tony Stark becomes Iron Man only when he breaks… and reforges himself.
Tony Leaves for Afghanistan
Tony stood in front of the Stark private jet, sunglasses on, grin bright and cocky.
"Alright, kid. Play nice while I'm gone. Don't let Avalon buy the moon while I'm away."
Alex chuckled, pulling him into a tight hug.
"Just don't blow up anything you're not supposed to."
Tony snorted."No promises."
Pepper, standing behind, rolled her eyes. Rhodey saluted. Happy sighed.
Alex held Tony's shoulders for an extra second.
"…Be careful."
Tony paused.For a moment, his smile softened.
"I always am."
Alex raised an eyebrow.Tony burst into laughter.
"Okay, okay—I'll try. Happy?"
"Yeah, boss?"
"If I die, blame Alex."
Alex smacked him lightly.Everyone laughed.
And then Tony boarded the jet.
Alex watched as it took off into the clouds.
He already knew what came next.
Four Years of Warnings—Ignored
During the past four years, Alex had subtly—almost desperately—tried to push Tony away from Obadiah Stane.
Not with confrontation.Not with accusations.
But with hints.
"Keep an eye on him.""He's too involved in military deals.""People change when money is involved."
But Tony always waved it off.
"Obie loved Dad. He raised me. He's family."
The irony burned.
Alex knew the truth.And yet, he held his tongue.
Tony would never believe him without proof.And the proof was coming—with gunfire and shrapnel.
Alex's Power Breakthrough – The Sub-Father Level
One month before Tony's trip, Alex's system finally broke its silence.
A soft chime echoed inside his mind:
System Update
Host: Alexander Lionel StarkTitles: Lady Killer, Reborn Person, Second Son of Howard Stark, ProdigyAge: 18 (Locked by Avalon Scabbard)
Strength: Sub-Father Level
(Normal < Surface < Sub-Father < All-Father < Single-Universe < Multi-Universe < One Below All < One Above All)
Bloodline:
Dark Phoenix
Talents:
Perfect Mind
Perfect Body
Space Affinity
Fire Affinity
Ope-Ope no Mi
Skills:
Maths – MASTER
Physics – MASTER
Chemistry – MASTER
Programming/Hacking – MASTER
Finance – MASTER
Biology – MASTER
Medical Knowledge – MASTER
Engineering – MASTER
Ope-Ope Domain – MASTER
Swordsmanship – MASTER
Healing Flames
Absolute Rebirth
Backpack:
Yamato (DMC)
Avalon Scabbard
Alex felt it the moment he broke through—the world expanded, as if space itself bent to his will.
His Ope-Ope Domain could now cover half a city.His swordsmanship rivaled legends.Yamato hummed like it recognized him as its true master.Even without the Dark Phoenix bloodline, he could overpower Captain America, crush enhanced humans, and defeat most super-soldiers.
He had reached a level where only gods and cosmic beings scared him.
But none of that mattered now.
Because even with power that could reshape continents…
He could not interfere with Tony's fate.
Not yet.
Alex Remained Silent
For the first time in years, Alex felt a cold weight in his chest.
He sat alone in his Avalon Villa, staring at Tony's departing flight path on his smartphone.
Grayfia approached quietly and knelt beside him.
"Master… you're troubled."
Alex didn't deny it.
"Tony's walking into a trap."
Albedo clenched her fists."We should intervene."
Gwen's voice trembled."He's your brother, Alex."
Helen stepped forward."He could die."
Yasaka placed a gentle hand on Alex's shoulder.
Venelana sat on the couch, eyes piercing.
Kushina leaned back against the wall, arms crossed but worried.
Alex finally spoke.
"He needs this. Without it, Tony will never change. He'll never become Iron Man… the man he's meant to be."
The girls fell silent.
Not because they agreed—but because they understood.
Alex clenched his fist.
"I'll save him. But only when the time is right."
The Calm Breaks
Hours later, while Alex worked in his lab, Red Queen's voice echoed through the speakers.
"Alert: Stark Industries satellite shows unknown hostile activity in Afghanistan."
Alex froze.
Grayfia, Venelana, Kushina, Yasaka, Albedo, Gwen, and Helen all turned to him.
Red Queen continued:
"Tony Stark's convoy… has been attacked."
Alex closed his eyes.
"It begins."
The world held its breath.
Iron Man's story had started.
And this time—Alex Stark was watching.Alex Stark was coming.