AN: This takes place after the Avengers movie, I thought it would be interesting to see what would happen to him and what Odin would do to punish his son.

CHAPTER 1

Being dragged back to Asgard was the most humiliating thing that had ever happened to Loki. Not only had they covered his mouth with that humiliating muzzle, but Thor seemed to be parading him around like he had found a lost dog.

"Here he is Father!" He yelled, "He is safe!"

Odin descended the steps of the palace, ignoring the crowd that had gathered, and embraced his youngest son.

"Loki, welcome home son. We are glad to see you safe."

Loki would have said something sarcastic, but no one had seen fit yet to let him work his silver tongue.

Odin then went to embrace his older son, "Thank you Thor, your actions were swift and fruitful. We are grateful you have brought our son back."

Thor laughed heartily, "I am just glad he is alive!"

Odin nodded, "Indeed, we were surprised to hear that he was still alive and well, but this is neither the time nor the place for such discussions, we must bring him before Frigga, and then discuss what to do."

Odin turned heel and walked back up the golden steps, and Thor followed, pushing Loki ahead of him, still fearing he would escape.

Frigga, as expected, was very happy to see her son back.

"Oh my Loki," she said, "I thought you were lost to us."

Loki mostly looked sheepish, and wondered when his muzzle would be removed. He turned to Thor, gestured to his mouth with his cuffed hands.

Thor shook his head, "I am truly sorry my brother, but it is up to Father to decide your punishment, I have no say over whether or not your mouth guard is to come off."

Odin turned his back on them, and went to sit on his throne. "My sons," he started, "I love you both, whether or not you both see that," he looked pointedly at Loki, "is of your concern; just know that it is there. As such, shall treat you with the respect that my loved ones deserve. Thor, you may remove his mouth piece."

Thor nodded, and pulled a key from around his neck. "This may hurt a bit brother." He put the key in the mouth piece, at a place near the back of Loki's jaw, and the guard disappeared in a bit of smoke.

"Thank you," Loki breathed, rubbing his throat as if it was sore.

Odin looked at him wearily, "Now, my son. We must discuss a punishment for your attack on Earth, you challenging your own brother, and making alliances with our enemies."

Loki looked startled, "But fath-"

"No Loki," Odin said, "Do not bother starting your lies. I know exactly what happened. Now, you must face your judges."

Odin waved a hand in the air as a signal, and the door to the throne room opened, and in rushed twelve other gods, there to help decide the fate of Loki.

"Thank you for coming, my friends," said the All Father.

There were mumblings of 'You're welcome' but for the most part the other immortals were busy deciding who was to sit where, and eyeing the young prince wearily.

Once everyone was settled, Odin began speaking to the group, outlining the events on Earth and what he had gathered about Lokis plans. As he spoke, Loki started to visibly look worn out; it was as if the effects of the fight were just hitting him. Slowly, his hair started knotting its self, circled started appearing under his eyes, which were constantly downcast. Whenever a member of the council would look at him, he made sure to look as pathetic as he could, trying to win their favor.

His tactic did not pay off, these were gods well acquainted with his tricks and his powers, they did not doubt he was just as dangerous now as before, maybe even more so with his knowledge of the cube, and his supposed new allies, if they still even counted him as an ally.

They retreated to a room adjacent to the throne on their own after Odin had finished telling his tale, Odin slowly trailing after them after throwing his son a sad look.

When they emerged, Odin looked sadder than ever.

"Loki," Odin said, picking up his scepter, "It is the decision of those present, that we are to exile you as a mortal until such a time as you are no longer seen as a danger to us, to Asgard, and to the humans."

Loki looked shocked; he had expected a harsh punishment, but not something so drastic as this.

"Seeing as how it has worked for Thor, we found it a fitting first step. We will be watching you, Loki, you are not to engage in any sort of malicious activity, mortal, magical, or otherwise. We shall put a spell on you, so you cannot lie, and we will leave you in a place far from where you can get at people loyal to you, and far from those who would recognize you. We have deiced, Loki that you shall live in Ohio, on the planet earth. Should this not work, we shall have to take more drastic steps. If you break these terms you shall be sent immediately to the dungeons underneath Asgard, under lock and key."