Iron Man (film)/Fanfic Recs

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These are recommendations made by Tropers for  Fan Fics, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in a certain 'fic, based on who recommended it.

Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found below. Make sure you sign your recommendation! No-name recommendations may be deleted at other tropers' leisure. Do warn when a fanfic includes sexual situations. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, Shipping is Serious Business. Likewise, warn if it may head into non-canon territory.

Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

Recommendations Template
Title of the Fanfic by Author OR Fic Trope Page, by Author (Link)
 * Recommended by: Troper Name
 * Synopsis: What's the story about? Give here a brief summary of the plot. It would be also useful to point out in what moment of the series the story takes place. If it's a Gen Fic but it has some romantic elements, note here the characters involved too.
 * Pairing(s): If it's a Shipping Fic, list here the pairings that feature in the fic (warn here if it's het, male slash or female slash). If it's a Gen Fic, remove this line. To tell the difference between the two, notice if the focus of the fic is on a romantic relationship or if it focuses on the other aspects of the story. In case of doubt, classify the story according to the genres it's been tagged: the Romance tag for Shipping, absence of that tag for Gen Fic.
 * Tags: If any are known. This would be things like WAFF, Lemon, Dark Fic, any Trigger Warnings, etc. This is also where you would put character names with Characterization Tags if doing so would be equally indicative.  ("uber!Harry" for Harry Potter, for instance.)
 * Comments: If you want to say something more about why you're recommending the fic, but please, keep it brief. We don't want Conversation in the Main Page.

Authors and Websites
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General Fics
Stories which primarily focus on the normal goings on of the cast.

The Kids Aren't All Right by M
 * Recc'd by Lavanya Six, seconded by Polaris, thirded by Jonn
 * Synopsis: "It's been 'a hell of a year' since industrialist Tony Stark owned up to his alter ego in a move that stunned observers and longtime aides alike. With the US facing unprecedented homegrown suicide attacks, Iron Man's contribution to national security is more than ever under scrutiny. As she follows Stark during a year of crisis, exclusively for Vanity Fair, Christine Everhart explores the many contradictions of the man behind the mask, uncovers tales of personal loyalty, patriotism gone awry and corporate betrayal, and asks whether Iron Man is the embodiment of an outdated American fantasy -- a self-made, unilateral, technological solution to hopelessly complex problems -- and whether he can survive the violent encounter with reality."
 * Comments: A smart and insightful look into the reality of Iron Man.
 * Desperately needs a follow-up. As of Iron Man 2, the "self-made, unilateral, technological solution to hopelessly complex problems" is working, making this hand-wringing Jossed!

Firefighter by A Wandering Minstrel
 * Recc'd by peppermintflame
 * Synopsis: Pepper Potts goes for a job interview with Tony Stark. She has no idea what she's getting into. But then again, neither does he.
 * Comments: Very short, but funny. It's like a cut scene from the movie.
 * Tags: There is mention of some hanky panky, so PG 13 to be safe.

Squirrelly Business by Lord Yellowtail
 * Recommended by Looney Toons
 * Synopsis: Movie Iron Man meets the one and only Squirrel Girl.
 * Comments: A nice short story that explores what the Ultimate/Movie version of Marvel's indomitable Squirrel Girl might be like, and how she and Tony might meet.

What Happened To The Burd? by Jonn Wood
 * Recommended by Liangnui
 * Synopsis: A vital question is answered. Set after Iron Man 2.
 * Essentially, What Happened to the Mouse? made into a cute, funny little oneshot that is sort of like shaved ice on a hot day.
 * Writer's note: Um... thanks!
 * Is this related?

Crossover Fics
Stories which crossover with other characters or works.

None Yet

Shipping Fics
Stories whose primary focus is on romantic or sexual relationships between the cast.

Help Me by writingmonkey10
 * Recommended by Lady Nomad
 * Synopsis: Different take on IM2, Tony is dying of palladium poisoning but he has found a "temporary" cure with a twist. How he and Pepper get through it, Pepperony, hurt/comfort, movieverse, spoilers, read AFTER watching IM2.
 * Comments: This is like Iron Man 2 if it just focused on the palladium poisoning and the relationship between Pepper and Tony. It feels like the movie, it is suspenseful and dramatic but there are some moments of humor as well.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Rose Cake 31
 * Recommended by Ectoplasm Cookie
 * Synopsis: To get Tony out of the public eye after his recent announcement (See the end of the first movie), Pepper decides to take him to a remote island for some down-time. Pepperony with light hurt/comfort and humor. Movieverse, ignores IM2 continuity.
 * Comments: This story was written before IM2 came out, so it retcons Tony's identity being non-secret and takes an alternate route. The first few chapters are mostly character building before it jumps into the plot, which is heavy on fluff but well-written. The story began to take a dark turn later on, and unfortunately ends on a cliff hanger as the author hasn't updated in over a year. It's definitely worth reading, though.