And now we're done, for now. And while I do have some plans for a sequel it most likely won't be any time to soon, as I like to get at least half way through writing up chapters to try to ensure more regular updating.

Tony watched the scenery zip by as he made his way back to the tower, he had just returned from a quick mission and was just about to head home when Jarvis had announced that a car was waiting the next street over. Not that he needed a car he would get back a lot faster in his suit, but Jarvis had been persistent even going so far as to cut all power to his armoured suit.

That was one of the things he missed now that he didn't have his arc reactor, when he had his reactor in his chest he was able to use it as a back up power source even if only for a few minutes. That and being able to walk around a night without stubbing his toes every two minutes, that was one of the biggest pluses about having your own personal nightlight in your chest. Thought there was major pluses to not having it, like not having shards of metal trying to tear through your heart.

So here he was sitting in the back seat, with instructions to get dressed in Formal yet comfortable clothes and meet in the penthouse living room at seven.

Pepper finished up the last of the paper work for the day, checking her watch to make sure she still had time to prepare for the meeting she had scheduled for six. Glad to find she still had almost an hour left, she stepped out of her office.

"Kelly, have you finished with the notes I gave you to copy?" She asked her assistant.

"All copied and ready, miss Potts. I've filed them away for when they are needed." The blonde replied, giving a quick thumb in the direction of the filing cabinet in the corner.

"I need them now, the meeting starts shortly and I'd like to go over them one last time." Pepper informed.

"But the meetings been rescheduled?" Kelly typed a few things into the computer bringing up the day's schedule.

"What?" She asked, when had that happened and more importantly why was she not informed.

"I'm sorry, I though you were the one who rescheduled." The blonde explained. "According to your schedule your evenings been cleared."

Pepper was about to respond when her phone beeped signalling a new message. 'Heya, Pep, hear you have the evening off. So how about you shower up and meet me in the penthouse living room at seven, dress code comfy formal. Oh and no stilettos, wear something that won't aerate the lawn. Tony.'

"Apparently my evenings just been booked again." Pepper smiled. "You know what, I don't have anything else I need you to do, so why don't you take the evening off as well."

Forty minutes later Pepper stood in the living room dressed in a long black strapless gown with turquoise rhinestone embellishments, simple black and turquoise strappy shoes with short heels, a plain silver necklace with her hair out. She waited anxiously, brushing a stray hair behind her ear. Okay it was seven, what now.

Just then the elevator dinged and Tony stepped out, dressed in his favourite Armani suit jacket, a deep burgundy dress shirt and black jeans. He gave a whistle as he exited the lift. "Damn do you look hot!" He grinned as he walked over to her.

"If you would be so kind as to escort the lady to the elevator." Jarvis's voice sounded from above.

"Come on." Tony said as he gently elbowing her in the side before moving forward. Pepper raised a brow. "Joking Pep." He smirked as he held his arm out for her, waiting till she latched on before continuing into the lift.

Tony stood quietly for once as the lift took them to the rooftop, he wasn't sure what Pepper had planned but since Loki screwed up there last romantic evening together he wasn't about to stuff this one up for her.

Once they reached the rooftop the doors opened to reveal a gorgeous rooftop garden Located on the eastern side. A large circular lawn lay in the centre surrounded by lavender and small yellow flowers a hedge framing it, corners cut into it the hedge to give the outside a squared look, a path lead to the two-step stairs leading to the lawn.

The back right corner housed a Japanese maple tree nestled amongst the hedge and a small pond sat in the far left corner, water trickling down layered rocks to creat soothing sounds. In the centre of the lawn sat a small outdoor table and chairs, several candles scattered the middle of the tabletop, two wine glass sat filled and waiting. A trail of petals leading to the table as music began playing quietly over the speakers.

How the hell did a rooftop garden get set up on top his tower with out him knowing. He was just about to say something when Pepper let out a surprised gasp. "Oh my, Tony it's gorgeous. H-how did... there was nothing here yesterday, you did this all today." She astounded. Wrapping her arms around the billionaire genius and showing her appreciation with a kiss.

"Why don't we take a seat." Tony smiled trying to hide his confusion, it wasn't Pep who set this up? Then who? He'd have to remember to thank Jarvis latter on. The two followed the petal path over to the table.

Pepper couldn't stop smiling, Tony was great at spontaneous surprises though half the time those surprises are not the good kind. She had thought the setup in the penthouse, which was interrupted by a certain dark-haired god was romantic, but this. Under the stars, with a gentle breeze and the smell of lavender and flowers.

The light of the candles glistening off of a red bow caught her eye as they neared the table, she walked over to it turning the card attached to the black box and reading the words 'Open me.'

She looked to Tony before carefully opening the lid, both of them gasping in surprise as several small balls of light shot out, dancing around above them as they spread around the garden, at different heights and size. Once they slowed their movements both Tony and Pepper moved to get a closer look at the mystery lights that spread a warm glow over the garden setting.

"What the hell?" Tony marvelled as he looked closer at the objects, Pepper stepping closer to the transparent balls of light gently touching one with her finger.

"It's water." She spoke in amazement as the fluid shifted and rippled at her touch, as they continued to dance slowly around the garden.

"No way, That's not possible." Tony said as he closed his hand around one of the orbs, seeping through his fingers to reform its shape and float after it's friends. "Okay, fess up time, this.." Tony gestured to the setup around him. "Not my doing. Though I really wish it was." He finished giving his best I'm so adorable, don't be disappointed it wasn't my idea look.

"Loki." Pepper breather as she continued to admire the lights, she remembered him mention them once, apparently they were a natural occurrence in some areas of Asgard. But how? Why would he..? Then again Jarvis and the god had seemed to be up to something, there had been times when she had tried to check in on Loki only to have Jarvis inform her he was updating systems and that video would be up again once he was done, even Dum-E had been sneaking around.

And if she remembered correctly he had interrupted her and Tony's night perhaps this was his making up for it. Tony coughed to regain her attention as he stood hold one of the seats out as Dum-E made his way to the table with a large lidded silver platter. He would have to look into this lights, but that could wait until morning, right now his attention belonged to the gorgeous strawberry blonde in front of him.

After a delightful three course meal the two found themselves dancing on the lawn. "Let's do a spin." Tony grinned "Ready Pep, spin and dip."

"Last time you dipped me I ended up on the floor." Pepper reminded him with a giggle.

"Point taken." He laughed. "Thought in my defence, I was drunk."

"We really need to do this more often." She smiled, gazing into warm chocolate eyes.

"We so do." Tony whispered back, pulling her against him as his lips caught hers in a compassionate kiss. They stayed like that in each others arms awhile longer till Tony felt Pepper shiver.

"Hey, why don't we move this inside." Tony suggested, it was nearing ten after all and the breeze had more of a chill to it now. Pepper nodded in agreement, giving Tony another quick peck on the lips before being lead back to the lift.

The water lights which still danced slowly, continued to float about for a minute or two after the elevator doors shut before falling to the ground like glowing drops of rain, the light fading as the drops soaked into the earth.