Tony pretends to be dead for several days

[chiralove.livejournal.com]

I don't remember too many details, but if someone remembers enough to recognise this fic, I'd be ever so grateful!

I think it was probably a Steve/Tony fic. The Avengers are under some sort of attack, and Tony ends up pretending to be dead as part of a master plan to defeat their enemies. The other Avengers don't know about his plan, though, and mourn him as dead. I think there is a reunion scene when he comes back, showing all of their reactions.

I know this is super vague, but I can't remember any other details really! Any help very much appreciated! :)

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[azurelunatic]

In the one I'm thinking of, while he's "dead", Tony wears a different suit of armor and pretends he's someone who has been exposed to a deadly disease and has to wear armor for everyone else's safety. Also there is a plot with some energy bars.

Even the Light is an Illusion (102373 words) by Mizzy
Chapters: 21/21
Fandom: The Avengers (2012), Marvel (Comics), Iron Man (Movies), Captain America (2011)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
Characters: Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Pepper Potts, Bruce Banner, Ezekiel Stane, Luke Cage, Carol Danvers, Janet Van Dyne, Peter Parker, Jarvis (Iron Man movies), Logan (X-Men), Justin Hammer, The Mandarin, Clint Barton, Galaga Guy, Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Reed Richards, Sue Storm
Additional Tags: Fake Character Death, Minor Character Death, Mass Death, Angst, Romance
Summary:

Death threats are an unfortunate side-effect of being Tony Stark, so he's learned to ignore them. The problem is, when someone really wants you dead, hiding your head in the sand just kinda exposes your ass.

But it's not just Tony's behind on the line. Whoever wants him dead wants him to suffer first, and they're willing to do anything to make that happen. Tony knows there's only one way out. To save Steve, the Avengers, and the general public, Tony has to die. Of course, death isn't always the end, and Tony does what any other self-disrespecting scientist would do: he finds a way to fake his death and avenge his own murder.

The trouble is, terrible decisions usually have a terrible price, and this one is no different. Tony has a chance to save the day, but the cost may be more than Tony was ever expecting to pay…

[chiralove.livejournal.com]

That's the one!!! Thank you ever so much! <3

[azurelunatic]

Oh hooray! Glad I could help!