Iron Man in Equestria

Ever since the news that Tony Stark had been wanting to build a Stark Enterprises building in Equestria, the United States Embassy in Canterlot had been buzzing with excitement. For the Ambassador, it was a golden opportunity for the United States to further make its mark on Equestria and get its citizens interested in going to the United States.

Soon, the excitement caught the attention of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna as they had breakfast one morning.

"Sister, have you noticed that ever since Tony Stark announced plans to look at building his empire in Canterlot," said Luna as she read the morning paper. "There has been a sense of excitement?"

"Well, I'm actually not surprised, Luna," replied Celestia, taking a bite of her homemade pancakes. "All the same, after all we have been though with the Storm King and all, we do need a sense of outside help. We're not as strong as we used to be and we do need to have a contingency plan in case Twilight and her friends are unable to come to Equestria's aide."

"And that is why you want to trust a bunch of strange creatures to help us protect our subjects?"

"They aren't strange creatures, Luna. Well, some of them are, but they really are very dependable. The Avengers are like the Elements of Harmony, only instead of magic, they use their inner strength and their own natural powers. But, the fact is that we need to trust him, Luna."

Luna had her doubts of the matter, but she knew that Celestia was the older sister and her decision was ultimately final.

"If you say so, sister," she sighed. "But, I do have my doubts on the matter. What if these Avengers were to turn their backs on us?"

"They won't," reassured Celestia. "I assure you, Luna, they won't."

But Luna had her doubts. For both sisters had their moments of others betraying them, particularly Discord when he betrayed them during Tirek's escape from Tartarus.

"Besides, Equestria and the United States have been on good terms for over 250 years. We have never had any problems with them and hopefully, we never will. Furthermore, the humans had their own problems with the creature known as Thanos, so we in a sense, can sympathize with them."

Nevertheless, the sisters finished their breakfast and went about getting ready for Tony's arrival. An hour later, Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship, arrived at the United States Embassy in Canterlot with her dragon assistant, Spike.

"Princess Twilight," said the Ambassador, an older man in his 50's with a Dr. Seuss-like appearance. "I appreciate you helping out in giving Mr. Stark and his people a tour of Canterlot."

"Our pleasure, Mr. Ambassador," said Twilight. "Starlight and my friends have the School of Friendship in check, so you've got all the time for me to help out with the tour."

Stepping into the embassy, Twilight and Spike were greeted by some ponies who were looking to apply for visas into the country.

"You know," remarked the ambassador. "I'm hoping that Tony's company can further spread interest in bringing more people into Equestria. As you can see, we are somewhat understaffed."

Twilight and Spike watched as the Ambassador showed them the small group of ponies that made up the embassy's staff.

"Understaffed and lacking of a human/pony collaboration," Twilight said, observingly. "Trust me, I'm hoping for the same outcome as well."

"Why is that, Twilight?" wondered Spike.

"Because Spike, I want to start allowing humans into the school of friendship," she answered firmly. "I want to prove to Chancellor Neighsay that all creatures, no matter what they are or where they come from, are welcome to my school."

"Like he'll be bent over to hear that humans are walking the hallways of your school. What humans do you think will be interested in going to learn about friendship?"

"I don't know," sighed Twilight. "But, let's just hope Tony can build his business here in Canterlot and then go from there."

Just then, the doors opened to reveal Celestia and Luna as they walked into the embassy.

"Your highnesses," said the ambassador, bowing to them.

"Mr. Ambassador," remarked Celestia, motioning for him to rise. "I thank you for assisting us in the tour of Canterlot for Tony and his people."

"It's my pleasure, Princesses," he said.

"Mr. Ambassador," called an embassy pony, trotting over. "Mr. Stark's plane is nearing Wonderbolt Headquarters."

"Very well," said Celestia. "I've already sent a chariot to pick them up from the headquarters."

…

Meanwhile, Tony's private plane neared Equestria's airspace as he, Julia and his company's head of security, James Rhodes, prepared for the tour.

"Hopefully this is the beginning of something big guys," Tony said as he watched Julia, dressed in a blue business suit, adjusting her hair and makeup.

"Yeah, who would have thought that Equestria would be among the places you are looking into expanding your empire, Ton?" remarked Jim. "I mean, you've got an empire globally like Starbucks is, but this is something very different."

"Being in business means that sometimes you have to take risks, guys," advised Tony. "Equestria and the United States have had a good relationship for several hundred years, but it hasn't been enough. We need to have more humans come into Equestria and make their mark on the country's history."

"Which does include the Avengers," added Julia as she placed her gold pearl necklace around her neck.

"That's right, Chuckles," said Jim as the private jet touched down on the runway of Wonderbolt headquarters.

Once they stopped, the doors to the plane opened and Tony stepped off the plane with Julia and Jim following behind as several pony journalists quickly surrounded them, beginning their line of questioning.

"Mr. Stark, will your tour be a success?"

"Will Stark Enterprises become a reality in Equestria?"

"How much of an impact will this make with Equestria's relationship with humans?"

Unfazed by the questioning, Tony waved his hands and silenced the reporters.

"I can assure you that this hopefully the beginning of something epic, fillies and gentlecolts," he said, much to Jim and Julia's confusion. "But most importantly, Stark Enterprises is looking to share it's learnings with the Equestrian population in a very big way. We look to build a bridge between pony and human that will hopeful last for generations to come."

With those words, Tony and his closest friends hastily walked past the reporters as they all climbed into a chariot for the short flight to Canterlot.

"At least they are much more subdued than the reporters back home," remarked Julia as they took to the sky. "Perhaps you may be right about one thing, Tony."

"What's that?"

"Perhaps our kind can learn a lot from the ponies of Equestria because we could sure use it."

Of course, only time would tell if that were to happen and little did everyone know of the growing obsession that was building inside of Titanium, an obsession that would ultimately lead to his eventual downfall…