Tony Stark Imagines

The Monster Within | Part 3

Summary: Part 3 of The Monster Within

Warnings: Slight angst and mentions of steam

Word Count: 2,165
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You were still sleeping but had the thought it it was morning. Gently opening and rubbing them, while getting up from your bed. Yawning after finishing a good sleep, thanks to Tony's medications.

But, your body still felt numb and stiff, like you have less control over yourself. Maybe you were still sleepy or what, but as if someone bonded you. Someone wasn't letting you move. But suddenly, you can hear slow thumps coming from the room.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Your breath hitched, and looked around everywhere from where the noise was coming, the moment you looked at the ceiling, you gaped and your eyes widened.

It was the beast, again. Glaring at you with it's deadly eyes and sharp teeth. Snarling at you, while it's wings involuntarily flap. Slowly crawling down the wall, you too backed off, hoping it won't attack you, but it was too late. It let out a growl and began to pounce onto you, that made you scream and find yourself in the room again, but with no Nexerian. It was gone.

Were you facing a nightmare?

"Oh god.. not this again." You stress your forehead.

Quickly coming out of your bedroom, and trying to look for Tony in the living room and yes, he was there, reading a newspaper. You arrive at the couch, where he too got your attention.

"Oh, good morning, Miss Y/N." He wished, giving a hearty smile. That kind of made you feel relaxed.

"G-good morning." You join beside him by sitting on the couch.

"Had a good sleep?" He asked, making sure if you were now okay.

"Y-yeah.. but I didn't wanted to experience a small nightmare before waking up.." You replied, rubbing your hair.

"What's the matter?" He keeps the newspaper aside. "Would you like a cup of coffee while we talk?"

"Sure.." You nodded, as Tony gets up to get you some coffee in the kitchen. After coming back, he hands you the drink as he also begins to take a sip.

You fiddled with the cup handle while talking. "I saw it again. Trying to attack me. Before I could move and run, my body felt so stiff, as it had no energy to react."

Tony gently looks at you, noticing your worry. "I know it's.. quite difficult to face a nightmare like that. But, as soon you're taking medications, you'll be okay. This house is a safe place, trust me, no Nexerian will come and attack us."

"I do trust you, Tony but.. the fear's coming again.. is there really a Nex hidden here?"

Tony was a bit quiet, he did notice your fear still lingering inside, and it was valid. Even if nothing was going to happen like that, he needed to make you have the confidence that you'll be safe, no matter what.

He gently caressed your face, in a comforting way. "Look at me, Y/N."

You slowly elevate your head, to look at his eyes. Sharing the feelings while staring at each other, Tony rubs your cheek with his thumb.

"As long as I'm with you, no Nex can attack you. Neither any other being who is against you."

You were a bit silent but, the way Tony was showing affection for you was now roaming in your mind. Your body was now urging to stay with him, because you felt the most protected here. Of course, he saved you last night and if anything happened, he'll always be here. You give him a slight smile, telling that you were okay now.