A private plane flew over Washington.
Pepper clung tensely to the seat in front of her, panic in her eyes and anxiety written all over her face.
The secretary and lawyer beside her were equally focused on the small television ahead.
The television showed New York engulfed in war.
The Big Bang, flames, ruined streets, aliens in the sky, panicked crowds, and police everywhere trying to maintain order.
"New York's streets have become a battlefield. The military has arrived and is attempting to control the situation, but clearly, they are no match for them."
Everyone listened to the newscaster's commentary.
Pepper did not notice that, two meters behind her, the phone she had left by the window was vibrating nonstop.
"I've never seen anything like this. We know very little about this Response Team, but we do recognize Iron Man, the billionaire Tony Stark..."
On the Helicarrier, Nick also stood before the screen, watching calmly while already beginning to consider the aftermath of the battle.
Tony carried the nuclear bomb as he drew closer and closer to Stark Tower.
He looked at Pepper's image on the screen, his gaze growing increasingly solemn.
He had no other thoughts left in his mind. All that remained was to send the nuclear bomb on his back into the portal.
J.A.R.V.I.S. redirected all the energy into the turning system.
The two propulsion units on his chest opened at full power, blasting out two fierce jets of plasma flame.
The Iron Man Armor's energy began to drain rapidly.
Carrying the supersonic nuclear bomb, Tony began turning toward the sky and climbing higher.
The Mark VII brushed past Stark Tower and, under everyone's gaze, charged straight toward the portal with the nuclear bomb.
Leo followed not far behind Tony, carrying two nuclear bombs of his own