After meeting Nick Fury, many things fell into place. Tony finally proposed to Pepper, and they became a couple. Tony, now fully embracing his role as Iron Man, spent his days saving people and testing his suits, while Alex remained busy managing Avalon Industries and spending time with his seven lovers: Grayfia, Yasaka, Venelana, Albedo, Kushina, Helen Cho, and Gwen Stacy.
A System Task Appears
One quiet evening in his villa, Alex received a notification from his system:
System Task: Create the new element before Tony Stark and save him from palladium poisoning.
Alex's eyes narrowed. He didn't hesitate. Even without consulting his system further, he knew this was about saving his brother.
"I'll handle it," he murmured, already planning the research.
At S.H.I.E.L.D.
Meanwhile, Nick Fury summoned Natasha Romanoff to his office. On his desk lay two files:
Tony Stark – Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.
Alexander Lionel Stark – Reborn prodigy, founder of Avalon Industries.
Natasha began by reviewing Tony's file, analyzing his history, achievements, and superhero potential. Then she picked up Alexander's file.
As she read, her eyes widened.
Education: PhD degrees from MIT in business, finance, computers, maths, physics, chemistry, and an MD from Columbia University.
Achievements: Founder of Avalon Industries, with operations in cosmetics, medicine, automobiles, gaming, and technology (including Avalon Phones). Assisted Helen Cho in the development of the Regeneration Cradle.
Appearance: Long silver hair, blue eyes like diamonds, strikingly handsome.
Natasha's heartbeat quickened, and a blush spread across her cheeks. She quickly adjusted her posture, covering her reaction.
"Compared to Tony," she murmured quietly, "his brother… Alexander Lionel Stark is… better."
Fury noticed her reaction but ignored it, continuing with the briefing.
"Additional info: Tony loves his brother deeply and is extremely protective. S.H.I.E.L.D. has tried to recruit Alex three times as a consultant—he rejected us every single time."
Natasha nodded, refocusing. Fury then outlined her mission:
"Your next assignment is to investigate Tony Stark. Assess his suitability for the Avengers program. Report back once completed."
Natasha acknowledged the order, slipping out of the office with her usual silent grace, already planning her next moves.
Alex's Determination
Back at Avalon, Alex poured himself into his system task. His mind raced with equations, chemical formulas, and energy projections. The thought of saving Tony fueled every calculation, every experiment.
Even as the world continued its daily chaos, Alex knew one thing: his brother's life was non-negotiable.
And so, a new chapter in the Stark saga had begun—one where Alexander Lionel Stark would once again stand behind Tony, unseen but indispensable.