Intermission: Special - Remembrances, Part 3

Aaron was on his way home and glad of it but sitting in the back of The Extravagant Limo his Boss insisted he take, He found his mind wondering back to his first and last meeting with The Brilliant Tony Stark.

"Wow I Can't Believe I'm Here!," Aaron thought excitedly as he looked around at all the people attending The Stark Industries International Tech Party being held at The Illustrious Romani Hotel.

Being able to attend such an upscale gathering was something that never would've even been a possibility for Aaron just a few months ago but here he was among some of The Richest and Most Powerful People in the entire World. There were scientists, politicians, and diplomats from each of The Three Main Economic Blocks which just showed how influential and respected Tony Stark was... The fact that he could convince representatives from The Scientific, Political and Financial Powerhouses of what must've been just about every foreign power in The World to not only set foot in the same room and not only not try to kill one another but actually talk and share ideas was nothing short of miraculous.

Aaron recognized many of the faces in the room before him... Some from The Union, Some from The AEU, Some from The HRL, and some he didn't know. Standing in the huge penthouse which was almost as big as his own room at The Masters Estate, Aaron couldn't believe that he had almost passed this up.

Three Days Earlier...

Aaron was opening a letter, An exceedingly rare thing in a World of Technology like the one Aaron lived in when he came across an incredibly ornate envelope with a raised gold leaf floral pattern on it that gave him pause.

"Ha Ha.," Aaron laughed., "Who would send me such a thing?... It must be a mistake."

Aaron inspected the ivory and gold envelope and was even more surprised than before to find that it was in fact addressed to him.

"Who In The Wor...," Aaron couldn't finish, The only sound that escaped his mouth was a wince of pain and several drops of blood as he bit his tongue.

"By Invitation of Stark Industries... Aaron Eric Cross," Aaron read the front of the envelope aloud.

"It's too Soon! I haven't made a name for myself yet.," Aaron exclaimed., "This has be because of The Helios Test... I should've never let Gog goad me into taking that Test."

Aaron paced back and forth., "I don't belong among those learned souls."

In a rare moment of trepidation, fearing that he may not be able to accomplish his goals, Aaron lashed out., "I am a nobody fooling himself into believing he is someone important."

Aaron's pacing became more frantic., "I've Dreamed of Being Accepted By My Peers... Of Meeting Tony Stark... Of Making A Difference. This Could Help... I Could..." Then he suddenly stopped, staring down at the invitation in his trembling fingers., "I can't jeopardize my hard laid plans or the safety of my Family for Petty Vanity.," Aaron practically spit and then he tossed the invitation into the waste basket near one of his work stations., "That's It I'm Not Going!"

"Not going Where?," Aaron heard a familiar, soothing voice from behind him and he quickly turned around to find his older Sister Kimberly watching him from the doorway of his room.

Aaron gulped when he saw her calculating blue eyes carefully gauging his reactions. Aaron found it quite odd at times that he being the recipient of defective genes could claim relation to such enchanting creatures as his Mother and Sisters but then again he had often heard that The Fates could on occasion be kind in their cruelty.

"Why are you here?," Aaron snapped.

Kim flinched then smirked before walking over to where Aaron stood., "Aren't you glad to see your Big Sister?," She asked seductively as her fingers brushed her Brother's chin in passing, Gliding by him with effortless grace, bending over and plucking the invitation from the waste basket.

Aaron found himself mesmerized by the bent and shapely form of his Elder Sister, His eyes wide as she took longer to retrieve the ivory and gold card than was necessary.

As she rose up and stood straight again, Kimberly turned her radiant smile filling Aaron's blood with heat. Not anger but something just as dangerous, Something Aaron tried very hard to put aside.

"These Desires Have No Place In My Life!," Aaron reminded himself.

"Very Interesting.," Kimberly whispered huskily as she looked over the invite in her hand.

"We are Brother and Sister... Why must you insist on playing these Games?," Aaron growled, biting his lip and drawing blood in the process.

"Oh Aaron... Why must you get so worked up?," Kim smiled, still holding the invitation in her hand as she strutted over to Aaron as if she were his Girlfriend trying to excite him and it was definitely working. Aaron could feel his heart pounding in his chest, his blood sounding like a thunderstorm as it rushed through his veins and into his ears... A roaring fire longing to be quenched burning in his loins but as much as he craved to sate his urges he could not allow himself to give in. Aaron resolved himself not simply to be a Man but a Better Man... A Better Man than yesterday and A Better Man than today. A choice that demanded much and gave little in return except the possibility of a better life for those he loved and nothing and no one not even himself could be allowed to put that at risk so he gathered his will and in the flames of his desire he forged it into steel, neither bending or breaking.

Aaron grabbed the wrist of the hand waving the invite in his face in a grip of iron and said., "You still haven't answered my question. Why play these games with your own Brother?"

Kimberly pouted sexily., "If you have to ask why a Woman would do such a thing then..."

Kim stepped close, The warmth of her body feeding the fires Aaron felt within.

"Dear... Sweet... Innocent. Little...," Kim quirked an eyebrow., "... Brother.," Before Aaron could pull away, Kimberly leaned in and kissed him.

Aaron's entire body stiffened, especially the part he was trying very hard to control but then again "Hard" was exactly the problem.

"You still have alot to learn.," Kim whispered, licking the blood from his lip.

Aaron was still somewhat in shock and the throbbing in his cock wasn't helping his thought process either but he tried to muster all the confidence and willpower he could as he chuckled., "You're the second Woman to say that to me today."

"Oh really?," Kim perked up., "Who was the first?"

Aaron rubbed his forehead, A sudden pain behind his eyes causing him to wince., "The First What?"

Kimberly frowned., "The first Woman to say that to you?"

Kim pulled free of his grip and Aaron found himself at a loss., "Say What? What are you talking about?"

Kim put one hand on her hip and wagged a finger in his face., "Fine keep your secret... I'll just squeeze it out of you later."

"Whatever.," Aaron's face hardened., "If there' nothing else then I really do have other things to do.," The tone of finality in Aaron's voice made Kim shudder.

"Come now don't be that way.," Kim called after Aaron, who had turned and was walking away.

Taking a couple of hurried steps and Throwing her arms around her Brother, Kimberly said., "Aaron... I'm Sorry. I don't mean to be this way but I... I just can't help myself."

Turning Aaron hugged his Sister., "I know Sis... It's just... Well, We're not kids anymore."

Kimberly buried her face in Aaron's chest and he heard her say in a quiet, muffled whisper., "At least I got to be a Kid."

She probably didn't think he heard her but Aaron had sharp hearing to go with the rest of his acute senses., "Now none of that.," Aaron held his Sister out in front of him and looked at her with a soft expression on his handsome face., "What's done is done... Neither you nor I can change that. Now I won't have my favorite Big Sister cry and mess up her makeup."

Kim smacked him on the arm., "You're only saying that because Michelle treats you like shit ever since that night."

Kim winced as Aaron's grip on her upper arms tightened., "I don't want to talk about that!"

"Funny... That's what she always Says Too!," Kim frowned sadly.

"I know and I'm sorry.," Aaron said, letting go of his slightly trembling Sister before unconsciously rubbing his left forearm with his opposite hand.

Kimberly felt like she wanted to run away and hide so she could cry, Not because a few moments before it felt like her Brother might break both of her arms but because of the pain she saw in his eyes and on his face when she mentioned "That Night."

"It seems what they say is true... Women Are A Mystery Even Unto Themselves.," Aaron said jokingly, breaking the tension.

"Oh YOU!," Kim beat her fists against her Brother's chest in mock outrage., "You're still not getting off the hook for This!," Kimberly held up the Invitation to let Aaron know that she wasn't about to let it go.

Aaron frowned and his shoulders slumped., "I knew you wouldn't just let it go."

"Come on this is a Stark Industries Party.," Said Kim, waving the invite around in her hand., "You might even get a chance to meet the Man himself."

"Yeah Like That's Going To Happen!," Aaron scowled, Angrily shoving his hands into his pants pockets.

"Don't be like that Aaron... You need to get out more... Actually live a little for once."

"I Get Out Enough!"

"Yeah to School... Work... and The Occasional Date with Little Miss Cheerleader.," Kim snapped.

"Alright that's enough...," Aaron grabbed his Sister's arm., "... Just what is your problem with Zoey? You've had it in for her since we started dating."

Kim twisted her arm free of her Brother's grip before saying., "She's not right for you. You need someone who will treat you like the Treasure you are... Someone like Mom or Michelle... or Monica or..."

"Or You?," Aaron finished.

"Would that be so bad?," Kimberly pouted, pressing her body up against her Brother's as she looked up into his eyes.

"No... But I am not like you. I could never give you children..."

"But you could give me what I really want... Happiness.," Kimberly said tearfully.

"Would that I could. Unfortunately, The Fates saw fit to make us Siblings instead of Lovers.," Aaron ran his thumb across the trembling lips of his Sister before she buried her face in his chest again.

"It's just that Mom and your other Sisters and I worry about you so much... You're always cooped up here in your room when you're home and we see you less now than when you were sick.," Kimberly whined in a quiet, muffled and faraway voice.

"It's Not Fair!"

"No It's Not but it is how it is.," Aaron stated solemnly.

Kimberly looked up at her Brother's saddened expression before showing him the invitation again and said., "Please go... It'll do you good to get out of the house and relax. You've dreamed of rubbing elbows with The Starks and who knows maybe you will get a chance to meet Tony Stark."

"I don't know Kim. I..."

"Please...," Kim stepped back away from her Brother, thrusting her chest out and ripping open her blouse, revealing her barely restrained D-Cups., "... Do It For Me."

"You don't fight fair.," Aaron groaned, Taking in his Sister's seductive and alluring body.

Kimberly closed the distance and twirled Aaron's tie in her fingers., "As smart as you are and you still haven't learned that only losers fight fair."

Aaron gulped. It was easy for him to forget how ruthless his warm, caring Sisters could be when they wanted something.

"You deserve to have some fun... So go and enjoy yourself... Or else I'm going to make things even more uncomfortable for you."

Aaron yelped like a kicked puppy when his Sister grabbed his balls and squeezed them like she owned them., "Understand?"

"Anything you say Sis.," Grunted Aaron.

"That's a Good Boy.," Kimberly smirked, slipping the invite into Aaron's shirt pocket before patting him on the cheek then leaving.

Aaron watched in complete awe as Kim strutted out of his room like a Queen, his eyes glued to her swinging hips and incredible ass. Closing the door behind her, Aaron fell on his bed and stared up at the ceiling clutching his chest., "If only things were different... If only I were different."

Aaron removed the invitation from his pocket and looked at it skeptically before running it back and forth under his nose, The sweet scent of his Sister's skin still clinging to its gold and ivory surface. Aaron knew it was a mistake but he did it anyway and four cold showers, an intense workout in Knowhere, and several fruitless attempts at meditation later and he was still quite worked up. He masturbated repeatedly and in the end he went to bed frustrated and very, very hard.

Back At The Party...

Aaron still couldn't believe he was in a room full of the brightest minds on the planet and he found himself trying to decide who to approach first.

Author's Note: Hello Everyone Marcus Dark Here! I've been asked to make the following chapters a little easier to understand. To be honest, I kinda wrote the two "Side Story" Chapters on the spur of the moment and I didn't really consider the problem that might cause my Readers and for that I Apologize.

So To Clear Things Up:

• Its best to either start with The Reed Richards Chapter or The Bruce Banner Chapter, They both have an option to go to the other. Then lastly read The Tony Stark Chapter which feeds back into The Main Storyline.
• Also if any of you are wondering about The [Side Story] addition to The Bruce and Reed Chapters its because I have been thinking about expanding on them since the stories of both Characters and many of the people and events related to or influenced by them are very different in My Apex Universe.

Thank You For Your Time. I Hope This Clears Things Up and Thank You Very Much For Reading My Story.