So...as some await my next chapter from my LotR fic, I've decided to go ahead with the Avengers fic. No, I don't have any clue about the comics. This is purely a movie-version fic. The Avengers will show up soon...I promise. P.S should my main character, Willow Crecy, have a superpower? If so, what should it be? I leave that to you guys! Song at the party is The Great Shipwreck of Life by IAMX
Chapter One
Willow stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the dress she decided to wear for the party. Drax, her faithful black and white border collie, wagged his tail and turned his head to the side, causing Willow to laugh.
"I assume you approve?" Willow asked him and Drax barked. Willow laughed and finished placing a locket around her neck. Her blonde hair was in loose curls and her hazel eyes were outlined with makeup.
Essence Magazine was hosting a Halloween party and as a part of its staff, Willow was required to go. Right before she got out of college, she was offered the position as secretary to one of the editors, Maureen Ethel, and she accepted. What was she supposed to do; wait a year and live on her own while hoping to find a job? Willow had started the job the day after graduation and answered phones with haste. Maureen was happy with Willow being her assistant and Willow was fine with the job.
There was a knock on her apartment door and Willow walked over to answer it. Mimi, her best and only friend at the magazine, stood there dressed as a pixie with a grin on her face. Her brown hair was pulled into a side ponytail and her blue eyes shone darker in the moonlight. She held her car keys in one gloved hand and an umbrella in the other. Willow let Mimi enter and was immediately attacked by Drax.
"You look hot, by the way," Mimi mentioned as soon as she calmed Drax and Willow shook her head, returning to her room.
"Why'd you dress slutty? Are you planning on finding someone tonight?" Willow inquired, teasing.
"Whoa, where did those words come from? I'm not dressing slutty. It's Halloween and I wanted to be a pixie, so there it is. It's not any of your concern whether I find a hot guy or not. I have to be responsible because I have an important call early in the morning," Mimi explained and Willow nodded, pulling into the black heels that complimented her outfit. " Look who's talking. You're the one dressed like a stripper."
"We are not starting this, Mimi. I'm supposed to be a vampire. Do you see the fangs?" Willow inquired and opened her mouth. Fake fangs were apparent to Mimi.
"You always go as a vampire. Ever since freshman year in college, you've been a vampire. Granted, your style has improved, but that's not the point. You need to do something different. Even Drax thinks so," Mimi mentioned and Willow shook her head. She always dressed in up in a different way.
"No, this will be fine. You know I don't go shopping for new costumes like you do. Now come on, we should get going," Willow advised and gave Drax a pat on the head before grabbing her own keys and purse.
In the parking lot, Mimi had parked right next to Willow's motorcycle. Mimi had an aversion to motorcycles and constantly asked why Willow would keep such a deathtrap. Everyone thought Willow was a shy girl who didn't have fun. On nights when she could let loose, she'd take her motorcycle. Normally, she'd take the bus to work or get a ride with Mimi.
Willow had pulled a leather jacket over her white dress and started the bike. Mimi gave her a wave and drove off to meet her at the party. It was in downtown Chicago and Willow didn't live too far away.
Mimi waited impatiently for Willow to arrive. She thought it was a good thing the party was a sort of masquerade. If Willow didn't arrive soon, Mimi would go in without her. Just as Mimi was about to head inside, Willow's motorcycle arrived. She parked it and took off her helmet, slipping her mask over her face. It was white to match her dress for the evening.
"It's about time," Mimi grumbled, walking over to meet Willow.
Willow got off her bike and grabbed her purse for the evening. Mimi walked with her to the front and they were admitted into the building. Strobe lights illuminated the people dancing and there was a bar off to the side where many were congregating. Above were a lounge and a stairwell that led the way. Mimi had been to the club before and was the one to suggest the location. It was closed to the public for the function.
"I'm going to go find myself a guy to dance with. Do you want to join me?" Mimi offered, but Willow shook her head. She made her way over to the bar instead.
Mimi watched as Willow walked away. She was different for some reason and it irked Mimi how apparent the change was. It was like she had donned this new persona just for this occasion. Mimi shrugged and made her way up to lounge to find someone to dance with.
He stood, watching the mortals in their revelry. All he knew was that she would be here and he'd finally get to the bottom of why he dreamed of her constantly. It wasn't hard getting past the mortals guarding the place. With a bit of trickery, he was able to walk right in.
Willow ordered a martini and was given it immediately. When Willow drank, she didn't overdo it. As she glanced around the room, she spotted Mimi on the upper level trying to coax some poor guy into a dance. She smiled to herself and then directed her gaze at the center of the building where everyone was dancing. They were having a great time and Willow took slow sips of her drink.
"Do you want to dance?" a guy suddenly asked Willow and she took notice that he was absolutely drunk even though the night was still young.
"Um, no thanks, I'm just observing," Willow said quietly. The confidence she channeled when she walked in, faded immediately when she needed it most.
"Oh come on, babe. It won't kill you to dance with me," the guy said and Willow shook her head. He was taller than her and wasn't wearing a mask at all. His brown hair was messy and his mustache was unkempt.
"I have someone waiting for me," Willow said suddenly and slipped away with her drink in hand. Hopefully Mimi would still be in the lounge, flirting with some guys.
As his gaze flickered across the area, he spotted someone coming up the stairs. Her blonde hair was slightly curled and he felt something in his chest. It had to be her.
Mimi was sitting with two guys when Willow reached the top of the stairs. She made her way over to her best friend, finally noticing their co-worker, Ethan. He waved to Willow and motioned for her to come over.
"So you finally decided to join us," Mimi stated and Willow nodded.
"You look frazzled, Willow. Were you dancing down there?" Ethan wondered and she shook her head, taking off the mask. Her hazel eyes, looked around a bit before settling on Mimi and the company she was keeping.
"No, this guy kept trying to get me to dance with him. He was so drunk I didn't even want to go near him," Willow explained and put her empty martini glass down on the table in front of her, catching the eye of someone near the railing.
"Well, I met Aiden here and we might go down to dance in a little bit. You can come with us," Mimi suggested and Willow rolled her eyes. She'd be a definite third wheel if she went down with the two.
"Why don't all four of us go down there? I can dance with you, Willow," Ethan offered and Willow smiled at his offer.
"That'd be great. Just let me get this stupid mask back on," Willow replied and stood up with Mimi, Ethan, and Aiden.
He was certain that it was who he thought. She had taken off her mask as he wanted and had looked over at him. As soon as he had the opportunity, he'd truly see if it was her. The only way to find out would be to speak with her.
Willow laughed as Ethan spun her around. Mimi bumped into Willow and gave her a wink. She had called Ethan over on purpose. It was Mimi's quest to find a boyfriend for Willow. She hadn't dated in three years and Mimi wanted to end it. It was her goal to match Ethan and Willow together. The music picked up and Willow went with Mimi back up to the lounge to get some water while the guys grabbed beers. Willow had grabbed the waters and returned to find Mimi in conversation with a stranger. With a heavy sigh, Willow walked over to Mimi and handed over the water.
"Who's your new friend, Mimi?" Willow inquired, taking a seat on the other side of Mimi. She didn't want to sit next to the stranger.
"Willow, this is Loki. His date just left him here and I figured I might as well introduce him to a few people," Mimi said and Willow nodded. She greeted Loki with a smile and then turned to Mimi.
"I'll tell Ethan and Aiden that they can come up," Willow figured, but Mimi grabbed her wrist to stop her.
"No, I'll go tell them. You can sit here and talk for a bit. It's the least I can do in return for the water," Mimi mentioned and left the two alone.
"You look familiar," Willow said suddenly and Loki smiled.
"Do I?" he inquired with a teasing smile and Willow nodded.
"Did Mimi walk up to you and pull you over because I apologize for her," Willow said, surprised at how easy it was to talk to him.
"Yes, but it's alright," he replied and Willow nodded. She hoped Mimi would return. As if summoned by thought, Mimi came back up with the boys. She looked worn out and Willow smiled at them.
"We're going to drive Mimi home. She looks like she's going to pass out," Aiden said and Willow nodded.
"I guess I should get going too. It was nice to meet you, Loki," she said as the boys were helping Mimi back down the stairs.
"I would like to see you again," Loki said and Willow bit her lip. She had only spoken with him for a few minutes and he wanted to see her again.
"I don't think I can, I'm sorry. I'm so busy at work," Willow said and she was worried, but Ethan called for her. All she could do was give him an apologetic look and make a break for the stairs.
Loki let out a breath. He wouldn't let her slip away so easily. Perhaps instead of her face plaguing his dreams, he would visit hers. Taking his time, he made his way down the stairs and out of the building just in time to watch Willow ride away on what he learned was a motorcycle.
So...is it reasonably filled with Loki? Hope you liked!