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The palace itself was truly spectacular, high spires into the sky, with wide windows. It looked out upon the city and backed out onto the forest and the plains.
The air-ship docked on the platform and T'Challa led Tony and Pepper out and into the Citadel itself, taking them through tall, bright corridors towards the throne room.
Sitting in the centre, in the throne itself, King T'Chaka awaited them. The throne room looked out onto the vast city beneath them and it was circular with glass flooring, allowing them to look down at the waiting room beneath.
Queen Ramonda sat beside her husband in a green dress; her hands clasped together, her eyes scrutinizing the visitors.
"Father," T'Challa bowed. "I would like to present Tony Stark and Pepper Potts."
Tony and Pepper showed proper respect before standing straight and smiled warmly at the King and his wife. T'Challa moved to sit in the empty chair to T'Chaka's right.
"Welcome to Wakanda, Mr. Stark."
"Thank you, your majesty. Your country is truly remarkable. More than I expected for a country positioned where it is in Africa. You prosper well. There is no struggle for food or water. People can live a normal life. It is wonderful to see how far you have come," replied Tony carefully.
He knew they were already suspicious of the knowledge he had of their country.
"Yes… Mr. Stark, considering how quiet Wakanda is on the world stage, I'd like to know how you became aware that 'we prosper well enough on our own?'" queried T'Chaka. "At the Accords signing, you hinted as much. Consequently, I am pleased to see you have made a full recovery from your ordeal."
"Thank you," smiled Tony.
"I'm glad you both made it safely away." He shifted on his feet a little bit.
"As for knowing more then I should about your country? It was done unintentionally, no harm intended, and I would never sell the secret of your country to anyone, but I make A.I's, or did, now the Accords have effectively ruled them out. They regularly scan the globe for any anomaly, technology or otherwise." He was taking a guess here now as he needed to provide an adequate reason for how he knew of their advancement.
"Sometimes I deploy drones to gather intelligence. One of them strayed into Wakanda land and caught a brief glance of technology that I had never seen before. I pulled the drone out as soon as I realised where it was."
"Usually our borders would detect technology crossing it which shouldn't be there," intoned T'Chaka.
Tony wanted to curse.
"However, it has been known to happen. You are forgiven, Mr. Stark, and thank you for keeping our secret. We are grateful for your support in this matter."
"It won't happen again," promised Tony. Though it hadn't happened at all, T'Chaka didn't know that. "I hope we can discuss the business of potentially working together?"
"We can, Mr. Stark. I am interested in bringing Wakanda out into the wider community however I feel we need to go about this carefully. Our technology is far more advanced than the world has seen before. What can you do for us?"
Pepper stepped forward. "I think I can answer that question, if I may, King T'Chaka?"
He motioned for her to do so.
"Stark Industries is a pioneer of a lot of new technology. The Iron Man armour itself is out of its time, far ahead of any type of armour currently on offer. Only Tony has the ability to create it, though I am certain your own technology makes Tony's efforts look like child's play. I propose we work together: the two science divisions to bring new technology forward, slowly showing the world what Wakanda is capable of." Pepper swallowed.
"We have an excellent reputation and seek to improve the world for all. I believe our goals can be met if we joined together to create a path to the future. Is this something you may be interested in?" Pepper said.
T'Chaka exchanged glances with his wife and son. "I believe it could be a potential avenue of interest for us to explore. I'm sure Mr. Stark would like to explore our scientist division?"
"Only if I am allowed to," said Tony. "I would rather be invited to visit them than presume I already have the right to look in."
"I'm sure Shuri will enjoy showing off, father," chuckled T'Challa. "How about tomorrow, Mr. Stark?"
"Perfect."
"I will think about your proposal, Miss Potts," continued T'Chaka. "Discuss with my advisors. For now, I wish for you both to join us for dinner later. My son shall show you to your quarters. You will be here for five days?"
"We will," answered Pepper. "If that is acceptable?"
"It is." T'Chaka smiled. "Please, rest and we'll catch up later."
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Their room overlooked the plains. The stars shone out high above them, sparkling in the sky.
The dinner had been a nice cuisine of African dishes, served in three courses with the King and Queen. They had now returned to their rooms for the night.
Pepper stood on the balcony, wearing her nightdress, peering out into the skies beyond. Her hair fell past her shoulders, curling slightly at the tips. "This place is wonderful."
Tony approached her slowly, dressed in a t-shirt and night shorts, holding her by the shoulders and gently rubbing the exposed skin there.
"Hey." He pressed a kiss to the nape of her neck. "I never saw Wakanda before but I knew of the technological advancements. I'm glad I had the chance to see it."
"Hopefully this isn't the only time you'll see it," replied Pepper, leaning back into Tony's embrace.
"I know it is nice to be looking out here but… come to bed…" Tony gently kissed up her neck, his lips soft and tender.
Pepper moaned. "Tony…"
"I love you…" His fingers moved down to her waist, his face in her hair.
Pepper turned around in his embrace, placing her hands on his shoulders. "I love you too." She leaned forward and kissed him tenderly on the lips as he pressed their bodies closer together. Gently she pushed him back until the back of his legs hit the bed and he fell onto it, pulling Pepper with him.
His hands trailed across her cheeks as he looked tenderly at her. Leaning up he caught her in a kiss. "Love you so much."
"I know."
Nestling together, they didn't sleep until much later.
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