Tony Stark successfully proposed?
Before the Arbitrators' heroes could even finish collecting champagne corks, an even more explosive piece of news erupted through A.I.D.'s internal communication network (marked with a top-priority red-headed document):
Tony Stark, was getting! Married!
Even more explosive, the location chosen was that iconic spot—Malibu, the former site of his coastal Villa that was once blown into half a cliff.
As soon as the news broke, Rhodes directly spat out his coffee: "Wait! Tony! That cliff leveled by Hellfire? Are you sure Pepper wants to relive old memories there?"
Tony looked up from a pile of holographic designs, his face beaming with that unique, foolish, and shrewd glow of a man after a successful proposal: "Relive old memories? No, no, no, Rhodes, this is called rebirth from Fire! Do you understand the symbolic meaning? And," he snapped his fingers triumphantly, "Friday, show Rhodes our 'low-key' new foundation."
The holographic image unfolded, revealing the once-broken cliff, now steadily supported by several futuristic, massive silver pillars.
Ethereal blue energy patterns flowed on the pillars, and at the top was a huge circular platform.
The platform's surface was paved with some transparent composite material, and below it were the surging waves of the Pacific Ocean, creating an extremely stunning visual effect.
"Anti-gravity platform buffer layer, Vibranium reinforced skeleton, nano-level self-repairing surface... plus a bit of space expansion technology," Tony introduced casually. "For now, we've just set up a ceremonial platform. After the wedding, the Villa will 'grow' back exactly as it was, even cooler than before!"
Rhodes: "...You call this 'low-key'?"
Tony retorted righteously: "Saved on venue fees! Excellent scenery! Top-notch privacy! Isn't that low-key enough?"
On the other side, Chen Tian was officially appointed as Tony's right-hand man—the Chief Best Man. The other best man was naturally Rhodes.
At this moment, Chen Tian, wearing his iconic black eye mask, was pointing at the holographic projection above the platform—a virtual guest seating chart, with dense light dots representing various forces.
"The eastern reserved area is for Kamar-Taj and the Dimension Observation Team; it comes with space-folding capabilities, saving space."
"Core members of the Arbitrators Alliance are upfront, making it convenient for Captain America to maintain order at any time."
"Hmm, for them, let's designate a separate 'entertainment zone' with ultra-strong energy barriers, so they don't get too excited and stomp through the platform," Chen Tian murmured to himself.
Rhodes' eyelids twitched as he watched from the side: "Brother, are you setting up a battlefield? This is a wedding!"
Chen Tian didn't even lift his head: "A wedding is the 'battlefield' where accidents are least tolerable. Wasn't the lesson from the last proposal speech incident profound enough?"
Rhodes was speechless.
Wedding day.
The weather was beautiful, the Sun shining as brightly as Tony's mood.
On the Malibu cliff platform, simple yet elegant White roses perfectly complemented the deep blue of the waves.
Tony, dressed in a perfectly tailored White suit (matte fabric, passed Chen Tian's reflection test), nervously tugged at his tie, his eyes constantly darting towards the entrance.
Beside him, Chen Tian and Rhodes stood one on each side.
Chen Tian still wore his high-tech eye mask, dressed in a well-fitted black suit, his aura as serene as obsidian.
Rhodes, on the other hand, was beaming, occasionally patting Tony's shoulder: "Relax, buddy! Pepper isn't going anywhere!"
Tony whispered: "Chen Tian! My vows! Last check! Friday's teleprompter absolutely, absolutely cannot malfunction!"
Chen Tian's eye mask gleamed slightly: "Teleprompter rune circuit stable, backup sonic resonance implant plan ready, Mind Stone fragment emergency intervention protocol authorized... Don't worry, even if aliens come in a mothership to crash the wedding, your vows will reach Pepper's ears, not a single word missed."
Tony: "...Thank you very much."
Rhodes rubbed his forehead: "Can you two have some romantic wedding vibes?"
Music began to play, melodious and sacred.
At the entrance, Pepper appeared.
She wore a simple, pure White wedding gown with a train, looking stunningly beautiful. The Sun outlined her with a golden halo from behind.
And her bridesmaids instantly captured the attention of all guests:
2B: A champagne-gold, long-sleeved mermaid dress perfectly contoured her mechanical body's streamlined curves, her silver-White hair intricately styled. She maintained a standard guard distance, her optical lenses subtly glinting behind her veil, and a dagger was surprisingly strapped to her thigh, visible through the dress's high slit.
Wanda: A matching halter-neck, backless gown rippled like red wine with each step, Scarlet energy flowing within the embroidered dark patterns of the skirt. She kept three fingers lightly touching Pepper's lower back, ready to use Chaos magic to support any potentially tripping hem.
Kiana: Her playful, short, puffy dress was adorned with starlight-like Broken diamonds, and she held Pepper's two-meter-long veil as if it were a sacred relic, tensing on her tiptoes whenever the sea breeze blew, her blue eyes beneath the bow hair accessory brighter than the Mediterranean Sun.
"Wow..." Spider-Man in the viewing area couldn't help but let out a low gasp, "This bridesmaid group... isn't it a bit too scene-stealing?"
Natasha chuckled: "This is Pepper and Tony, as Chen Tian's 'elders,' indirectly pressuring the three girls to 'hurry up and get married' to Chen Tian."
Pepper gracefully walked along the transparent glass walkway, with surging waves below. Her gaze, gentle and firm, locked onto Tony.
Tony's heart pounded like an overloaded reactor.
Finally, Pepper reached Tony.
Tony took a deep breath, and under the officiant's guidance, took Pepper's hand.
This time, with Chen Tian's "multiple insurance," the vow segment went exceptionally smoothly. Tony, uncharacteristically, didn't mess up, and with a slightly hoarse but incredibly sincere voice, he made his lifelong promise.
Tears shimmered in Pepper's eyes, and her response was clear and firm.
2B stepped forward. She took out a small metal sphere, which silently slid open to reveal a delicate compartment, securely embedding a ring—Pepper's wedding ring.
With absolute precision in angle and force, she presented the ring box to Pepper.
Chen Tian, meanwhile, snapped his fingers, and space distorted, a metal box appearing in his hand. He opened the box, and a ring appeared—Tony's wedding ring.
The entire process was fluid and quiet.
Tony took out the ring and solemnly placed it on Pepper's finger. Pepper also placed his ring on Tony's finger.
"Now, you may kiss your bride," the officiant announced.
Amidst the cheers and applause of the crowd, Tony passionately kissed his bride.
The ceremony was complete!
Cheers and the sound of waves mingled, echoing through the sky.
The cheers of the completed ceremony still reverberated in the sea breeze, but Pepper smiled and took the microphone from the emcee.
"Tony," her voice was slightly hoarse from crying, yet astonishingly bright, "Thank you for all of this, it's perfectly like a dream." She looked at Tony with deep affection, and Tony grinned, proudly tilting his chin up.
Pepper turned to Chen Tian and Rhodes: "And you two, Rhodes, Chen Tian, Tony's knights, you worked hard." Rhodes immediately straightened his back, and Chen Tian nodded with a smile.
Then, Pepper's gaze locked onto the eye-masked Chen Tian.
"Chen Tian."
Chen Tian: "?"
Everyone followed Pepper's gaze to him, and the atmosphere became subtle.
"Tony and I," Pepper began, her voice soft but with strength, "watched him every step of the way. From that terrible place in '08 when we pulled him out, he suddenly brought back an Asian boy with a very confused look in his eyes."
Chen Tian's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.
"The first time he attended a party, that awkward introversion; being cornered by reporters, that 'I want to disappear on the spot' expression..." Pepper's eyes held a nostalgic smile.
"And now?" She looked at the serene Chen Tian on the platform, "The core of the Arbitrators, someone who can wrestle with Dimension Demon God. Tony," she looked at her husband, "your greatest achievement, besides the reactor, might be bringing this 'little trouble' into our lives, and then together creating another even bigger 'trouble'—the Arbitrators."
Tony nodded vigorously: "Absolutely correct! Although the process was hellishly troublesome!"
Pepper smiled, her gaze gently enveloping Chen Tian: "You are our family, Chen Tian. Tony treats you like a younger brother, sometimes even more like his suddenly acquired, troublesome son."
She specifically looked at Rhodes: "One of them!" Rhodes immediately raised his hands in surrender, eliciting a burst of laughter.
"And I," Pepper's voice softened even more, "have always treated you as a child who needed more looking after, watching you grow step by step into a towering tree, that sense of satisfaction... is inexpressible."
She paused, picked up the bouquet of White roses symbolizing the passing of happiness, but did not throw it.
"So, today I've decided to cheat." Pepper smiled slyly, her fingers deftly moving a few times, and the exquisite bouquet instantly split into four small, delicate bunches!
She walked down the steps, and to everyone's surprise, handed one of the bunches directly to the quietly standing 2B.
2B's eyes scanned the bouquet, then scanned Pepper's serious expression. She didn't speak, but simply extended her hands with extreme precision, as if receiving a precision weapon, and took the bouquet.
The bouquet was held against her chest, forming a curious contrast with the tactical dagger subtly visible beneath her champagne-gold mermaid dress.
"Hold it, good girl," Pepper said softly.
Next was Wanda. The Scarlet Witch looked at the small bouquet handed to her, a hint of Scarlet light and a knowing smile flickering in her eyes.
"Oh, Pepper..." she sighed softly, gracefully taking it, energy threads from her fingertips gently wrapping around the flower stems, as if reinforcing this "blessing."
"This 'blessing'... contains no small amount of magic," she hinted, glancing at Chen Tian.
For the third bouquet, Pepper walked towards the nervously clutching Kiana.
"Kiana!" The girl jumped, almost flinging Pepper's veil away.
"Wow! F-for me?" She looked at the small bouquet in front of her, her blue eyes instantly brightening like a starry sea. "Mm! Thank you, Aunt Pepper!" She happily took it, nodding vigorously, "I will definitely be happy! Mm!" Her demeanor was as if making a vow.
For the last bouquet, Pepper walked towards Bayonetta, who had been lounging lazily by the bar.
The Witch blew a perfect smoke ring, a playful curve on her lips, and took the small bouquet as if picking up a cocktail.
"An interesting little gift, dear," she sniffed lightly, but her gaze, like a hook, pierced through the crowd and fixed on Chen Tian, "Looks like certain 'troubles' are about to escalate?" Her tone was languid, yet carried a dangerous sweetness.
Pepper finished her "delivery" and finally looked at Chen Tian, who was in a state of "who am I, where am I," her smile as radiant as the California Sun:
"The bouquet, I've divided it up! Little Chen Tian," she deliberately emphasized the words "little friend," "don't let down the heavy 'expectations' of your 'Uncle Tony' and 'Aunt Pepper'!"
Boom!
The entire venue was silent for a second, then—
"Wooooooow!!!"
"Well done, Pepper!"
"Long live Mrs. Stark!"
"Chen! Go for it!"
"Hahaha, look at Chen Tian's expression!"
"Let's see how he runs this time!"
Whistles, roars of laughter, and catcalls almost blew off the entire anti-gravity platform!
Tony, even more, embraced Pepper, laughing so hard he doubled over, clapping wildly: "Well said, dear! Fantastic!"
The four ladies, each with distinct styles, now stood in different positions, holding small bouquets symbolizing happiness, their gazes, however, like four high-energy rays, pierced through the boisterous crowd, firmly focused on the same target—Chen Tian, wearing a black eye mask, trying to shrink into the Shadow.
2B: Her eyes were calm and unruffled, but the arm holding the flowers was as firm as humanity's last hope.
Wanda: A smile played on her lips, Scarlet energy threads subtly appearing and disappearing at her fingertips.
Kiana: Her little face was flushed with excitement, vigorously waving the small bouquet, silently cheering "Go for it."
Bayonetta: Her red lips slightly parted, blowing a smoke ring, her eyes no longer playful, but resolute.
Chen Tian stood between Tony and Rhodes, feeling as if his high-tech eye mask was about to be burned through by the four gazes. He raised his hand expressionlessly, silently stroking the tip of his nose.
Rhodes stifled a laugh and nudged him: "Hey, Chief Best Man, what are your thoughts?"
Tony also leaned in, putting an arm around his neck, gloating: "Hey, 'little friend,' the mission difficulty has been upgraded! S-Rank mission turned SSS-Rank! Hahahahaha!"
Chen Tian lowered his hand and gave Tony and Pepper a resentful 'look'.
He spread his hands, "What can I do? In my country, 'elders' pressuring for marriage can only be accepted calmly."
Chen Tian's phrase "accepted calmly" was like a bomb, directly igniting an even bigger tsunami of cheers!
"Whoo-hoo!!!"
"Did you hear that! He admitted it!"
"Officer Chen is mighty!"
"Hurry up! Schedule! Put it on now!"
"Uncle Tony! Aunt Pepper! Did you hear that? It's happening!"
Whistles and screams almost overturned the platform.
Tony was laughing so hard he slapped his thigh, embracing Pepper, while Rhodes grabbed Chen Tian's shoulder and shook him vigorously: "Brother! Man enough!"
And amidst this surging wave of sound, the reactions of the four girls holding bouquets were remarkably consistent—
Whoosh!
Four distinct faces simultaneously blossomed into smiles of extreme sweetness!
2B: Her eyes instantly lit up with a soft glow, the arm holding the flowers no longer stiff, the curve of her lips clearly upturned. Silent, yet deadly sweet.
Wanda: Her Scarlet eyes shimmered, her smile fully bloomed, like a blossoming rose. The energy threads wrapped around the flower stems gently swayed, silently proclaiming victory.
Kiana: "Yay!!!" She literally jumped a little, her blue eyes as bright as Tony's reactor, her little face flushed with excitement, vigorously waving the small bouquet, her smile as radiant as the California Sun!
Bayonetta: Her red lips curved into a perfectly seductive arc, she languidly blew a smoke ring, her gaze locked onto Chen Tian, that look of determined pleasure, dangerous yet sweet.
Four gazes, carrying the same sweet "killing intent," firmly locked onto Chen Tian in the center of the venue.
Tony laughed even louder, patting Rhodes: "Look! Friday! Did you hear that? Immediately! Right now! Put our other leader's 'big life event' at the very top of my schedule! Priority MAX!"
Rhodes stifled a laugh: "Schedule? Brother, I think it's more like a 'strategic offensive timetable,' isn't it?"
Chen Tian stood in the eye of the storm, his expression barely holding up.
He raised his hand, seemingly casually adjusting his tie, but the gesture carried a subtle sense of "resignation."
"Alright," he said towards Tony and Pepper, his voice not loud, but clearly cutting through the noise, "The schedule... I accept it."
This short sentence was like flipping a switch.
"Wow!!!"
"Chen! So cool!"
"Proposal schedule! Activate!!!"
The wave of cheers completely broke through the sky!
Pepper nestled in Tony's arms, her smile radiant and content.
Tony gave Chen Tian two thumbs up, his eyes triumphant: Kid, can't escape now, can you?
On the platform, ribbons flew, and laughter echoed through the sky.
The wedding of Arbitrators leader Tony Stark concluded successfully.
And the "sweet war" of another leader, Chen Tian? It had just begun! The schedule? That was absolutely the Arbitrators Alliance's highest priority—an SSS-Rank strategic objective!
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