The enemy forces were engulfed in raging flames.
On the screen, the scene continued.
Nick Fury knew he could no longer stop the fighter jet, so he immediately contacted Iron Man.
Nick Fury: "Stark, do you hear me? A fighter carrying a nuclear missile has taken off!"
Scene Change
Iron Man was surrounded by an entire squad of Chitauri soldiers, barely holding his ground.
Iron Man: "How long do I have?"
Nick Fury: "Three minutes. It will destroy the entire city."
Realizing the urgency, Tony no longer wanted to waste time on these low-level enemies.
Iron Man: "JARVIS, divert all power to the thrusters."
JARVIS: "Completed."
After taking down several soldiers, Tony shot straight into the sky.
At the same time, the nuclear-armed fighter jet crossed the waters near New York.
The pilot pressed the button.
"Nuclear missile launched!"
The missile flew toward New York at supersonic speed—unstoppable.
Pilot: "Missile launched. Detonation in two minutes and thirty seconds. Over."
Another Battlefield
Captain America and Thor were fighting fiercely.
Human strength had its limits—even for Captain America, enhanced by the serum.
As he struck a Chitauri soldier with his shield, another enemy knocked him down with an arm-mounted weapon.
Seeing this, Thor unleashed lightning, blasting the surrounding enemies away.
Captain America gasped for breath, clearly exhausted.
Thor: "Care for another round?"
Captain America clutched his wounded abdomen and forced a grin.
Captain America: "What, getting tired?"
They exchanged a smile and charged back into battle.
On a Rooftop
Dr. Selvig urgently instructed Black Widow.
Selvig: "Use Loki's scepter—aim it at the top of the device!"
Natasha tried it, astonished to find that the energy barrier—previously impenetrable—could be breached by the scepter.
She immediately relayed the news.
Black Widow: "I can shut it down! Can anyone hear me? I can close the portal!"
Captain America: "Do it—now!"
Just then, Iron Man's voice came through Cap's earpiece.
Iron Man: "No—wait!"
Captain America: "Stark, there are more enemies every second!"
Iron Man: "I've got the nuke. One minute to detonation."
Tony's Mark VII targeting system locked onto the missile.
He caught the nuclear warhead mid-flight and flew with it through the city.
JARVIS: "Sir, you won't be able to return."
Tony ignored the warning.
Iron Man: "JARVIS, full power—redirect."
JARVIS: "Sir, would you like to contact Miss Potts?"
Tony glanced at Pepper's photo. His eyes flickered. After a brief silence—
Iron Man: "Yes. Call her."
At that moment, Pepper was aboard the evacuation plane Tony had arranged.
She stared anxiously at the news broadcast showing New York in chaos, praying silently for Tony's safety.
Because of that, she didn't notice her phone vibrating beside her.
Stark Tower
Pepper saw Tony carrying the nuclear missile, risking his life.
Her eyes reddened, her voice trembling.
"Boss… I shouldn't have missed your call."
Tony saw her on the screen. Regret flashed in his eyes, but his voice remained calm.
"It's okay. I understand. What matters most is that you're safe."
"Boss…"
Pepper's eyes filled with tears.
The missile streaked between the skyscrapers.
Every hero noticed Iron Man beneath the warhead.
Just as the missile was about to collide with Stark Tower—
Tony activated the directional thrusters.
The missile scraped past the building, shattering glass that flew toward the portal.
When the missile left Earth, cheers erupted aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier.
Nick Fury smiled—
but regret quickly crossed his eyes.
Tony probably isn't coming back this time…
At Stark Tower, Pepper broke down completely.
She buried her face in Tony's chest, trembling.
"Tony, I don't want you to die."
Tony gently stroked her hair.
"Don't worry. I'm not that easy to kill."
Inside S.H.I.E.L.D., Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Nick Fury stood in silence.
This nuclear disaster had begun at its roots—
because of S.H.I.E.L.D.
If Iron Man truly died, they would bear an unforgivable responsibility.
Black Widow hesitated, then asked softly,
"Director… you once said…"
She paused.
"Do you think Tony will come back alive?"
Fury's gaze was deep, his tone unwavering.
"He will come back. I'm certain of it."
Behind the battlefield, Captain America watched Iron Man carry the nuclear missile alone into the portal.
A powerful emotion surged within him—responsibility, pride, and the instinct to protect.
"You truly are Howard Stark's son."
"You deserve to be called a superhero."
"Tony—if I ever see you again, the drink is on me."
Asgard
Thor deeply respected Iron Man's willingness to sacrifice himself for others.
He turned to his mother, Frigga.
"Mother… do you think Iron Man will return alive?"
Frigga, a powerful sorceress, shook her head gently.
"My child, since that strange screen appeared, the future has become uncertain."
Thor slammed his hammer into the ground, disbelief and sorrow written across his face.
"How could this happen?!"
"Tony—you must not die!"
Even Odin, seated upon his throne, wore a strange expression.
From the moment Iron Man appeared on the screen, Odin sensed something unusual—
Tony Stark was a man cursed by knowledge.
Such a man should not perish to something as small as a nuclear weapon.
Yet from what the screen showed, escape seemed impossible.
This contradicted Odin's original prophecy.
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