Hide A Heart Of War
Oblivious TonyLanguage of FlowersThe Avengers (Marvel Movies)Captain America (Movies)AngstFlowersProtective RhodeyPiningseriouslyIron Man (Movies)Implied/Referenced Child Abusesoul marksMarvel Cinematic UniverseHoward Stark's A+ ParentingTony FeelsSo many flowersRhodey is the best broSelf-Esteem IssuesTony Stark Needs a Hug

Hide A Heart Of War

by RayShippouUchiha

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CHAPTERS

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RATING

4.8

Summary

“You’ve got war in your heart boy,” Howard sneers, “don’t ever try and pretend to be anything but what you are.” Tony feels the familiar burn of a flower mark being etched into his skin but he doesn’t look, doesn’t try and check to see what it is. Instead he keeps his eyes on Howard and his hands cupped around his bleeding mouth and nose.

Reader Reviews

Chapter 1

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You can't Leave it like that! *cries*

blueblueberryjam

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ouch

Thedo82

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Definitely worth finishing, this is one of the most interesting fics I've read in a while, and beautifully written, well done!

subpar_trench_coat

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This is awesome and I would love to read more. Totally worth finishing

Lolz_in_Wonderland

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I'm loving this so far, please continue this fic i would really like to know what happens next!

JustJessica131

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Please, please, please continue this! I've NEVER read a fic like this and the whole idea is freakin' fantastic. And the way you write is superb!I'll definitely read more!!! ^_^

Leefdoor

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Definitely worth finishing! This is amazing. Please don't stop here.At least let someone see Tony's flowers at some point? This is just too beautiful. :)

StrangeMelon

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This is 10% worth finishing!

scribbling_desk

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HOLY FUCKING SHIT THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! I'M BAWLING MY EYES OUT, I NEED TO KNOW HOW THIS FINISHES. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.

lemming

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Please finish, it can't end like this. It's far too painful

Neko_Lover88

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you should definitely finish this story

yoshidajumpscare

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Definitely worth finishing! :)

Vrishchika

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Holy shit! Don't you dare not finish this! You tightened the spring too much and Tony needs a happy ending!

BK201noHoshi

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This is absolutely amazing!! I hope you continue writing because it would be a crime if you didn't. There needs to be more of this!

Gakifang

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ow, my feels. fabulous story, really hope you decide to continue it.

Sinlesschick6

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Oh my Gosh. Oh my Gosh. Oh my gosh. Pleeeease. I'm crying, begging you to finish!!!! This is the best thing I've read in awhile, and I don't usually read unfinished work, but I had to give this a shot. And wow. I don't think I can go to sleep now xD This makes my heart ache. This makes me feel things I've never felt before. You really know how to get in touch with the soul. I love this, please please write more!! I love flowers and their meanings, I never knew I needed this fic. Your writing is beautiful.Now I'm gonna go read it for the 5th time tonight. <3

Realistic_but_Optimistic

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Definitely worth finishing! I love this idea, and i'm a sucker for Tony angst and pining, and I would love for the team/steve and bucky so see his marks by accident somehow, and steve and bucky coming to find him and being adorable x

BigMe

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Of course is worth finishing!!

wet_wussy

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Oh my gosh, please finish this i am dYING. ;-; Tony my baby.

Atemawk

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please finish *wobbly eyes at you* this is very well written and i love how you were tying it all together. would love to see much more of this. Different view points or just continuation. love it. great work!

GhostCwtch

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I really love this 'verse? It's kind a refreshing take on this idea and I really love that Tony has the most marks of anyone. Excited to see what happens when the team finds out, especially Steve and Bucky.

Chapter 1

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I'm torn. I want you to finish it because this is an awesome fic and I would love it to go on forever, especially since there is the possibility of a happy ending. On the other hand, the broken/not broken Tony at the end of this fic is so delicious and yummy and hurts so nice that this fic is also perfect as is.

SharpestScalpel

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Oh, Tony. I definitely want the rest of this.

FangirlMomets

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I really loved this story, and I hope you decide to finish it.

GentleStorm

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Please finish! It is amazing!

Oky_Verlo

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YES!!! Please finish this; it's amazing!!!!Toodles and LoveOky Verlo

Chris7100

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brilliant. please please continue.

Chapter 1

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holy wow, this is one of the best fics with soulmarks i've read! love the meanings and how you worked them into the story! definitely worth finishing!!

manxsama

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Wow. I can't find enough words to tell you how much I love this story. Pleeeeeease I can't wait for the next chapter

tallyquark

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Hdnsjagfdhjdjddhhs it's so beautiful!

Briz

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This is amazing and I'm so hoping you continue this! I'm seriously in love with this story, and we just need some love for Tony to make it perfect (be it either w the soldiers or smo else).

Lorelaia

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My word, my -heart-! <3 can't wait to read more

Leefdoor

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Btw, Rhodey is the only one who knows right? Is war machine maybe named in honor of Tony? Just wondering. :)

hedgewitchh

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You should definitely finish it, I'd would soo read it. Because poor Tony deserves good in his life.

Freddie

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OMG, yes you need to finish it!!!!!!!!It's fabulous. Love the worlds you build!

Megeara

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Yes, yes and yes. Please do continue, this is magnificent, Jesus, you can't just leave it like that.

Misa_Selene

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Oh no! You can't finish this like this! We need more. Please, pretty please?

zianourryfanficgirl

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I adore this, please please please do finish! I want to see what happens! xxxxx

KiernaSerea

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Oh god, this fic was heartbreaking!

Madpiratehatter

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Damn skippy worth finishing

mariexa

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I LOVE THIS I LOVE YOU PLS CONTINUE I WANNA KNOW WHAT THE FORGET ME NOTS MEEEEEAAAAN

Lady_Midnight

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Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaasssseeeeeeeeeee more!!

Chapter 1

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Jesus, I have no words. This is breath taking. Please, PLEASE, finish this. Tony's characterization here burns. The simplistic way you inject meaning with each flower, the fact that Tony's body is a garden, how he's covered in his past because he feels so much and justtttttttt...this is amazing.

Chapter 1

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Man screw it I'm gonna comment twice. The fact that someone like Tony who hides his pain and buries it has a massive tapestry that just SCREAMS it to the world is so deliciously painful. That he has to cover it constantly because if anyone ever saw they would know who Tony is in essence. Someone who has been hurt and betrayed countless times, someone who loves those that he has deeply, someone who gives away too much and keeps too little for himself, someone who rejects the notion of surrender and has war in his heart...these are all things Tony conceals. Having his history printed out like this has to be terrifying for him. I can easily imagine his defiance when 10 rings saw his heart blossom, or the intimate connection he formed with Yinsen when he saw row upon row of betrayal written into Tony's skin. Gah, Tony throwing down his wristband like a gauntlet for Rhodey was so in character I'm sorry I've got zero chill about how much I like this!

TheGroupofOne

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I need, need this to be continued. Such a cruel place to leave off!Love the story behind each of Tony's flowers. Are the avengers going to find out about his other flowers?And Bucky and Steve, ho boy. Wonder how they're going to react to Tony's absolute blankness.

Krys

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Your Tony is breaking my heart. This is lovely, thanks for sharing.

Rustykitty

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Please please please continue this. Tony deserves something nice for once.

MurmuredLullabye

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Oh my god poor tony! This is such a gorgeous and heartbreaking piece D: it's really good! I'd love to see the second chapter at some point.

Chapter 1

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Soooo good! Haven't enjoyed a fic like this in a while, you write beautifully!

Chapter 1

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I'm really begging you to finish pike JFC I need u to finish please please