I have never written a story on , but it's time! I do not own Loki or any Marvel characters, just Ruth (my OC) and eventually, there might be other people you don't recognize. I will alert you then. This is post Avengers.
Chapter One- Losses
Nick Fury's idea of the Avengers had worked. The world was saved, but he was still concerned. He knew that Clint had seen things while under the control of Loki, things no one should see. Clint would only speak to Natasha about what had happened, and even then he couldn't get it all out, often leaving the room in a fit of rage.
Bruce was scared. The Other Guy had shown himself, and though it had helped this time, who knew about the next. His options were slim. He was scared of the future, but even more terrified of himself.
Tony Stark had part of his life destroyed. Some of his creations from Stark Tower were blown away in the wreckage as was his confidence. The destruction did give him the opportunity to create the Avengers Tower, but who knew if that would even become a reality. He wasn't sure if he believed in himself enough to try.
Natasha was angry. Clint was her comrade, and knowing that anyone or anything could separate them was enough to make her lose faith and gain irritation. SHIELD was all she has and Clint was her biggest part of that.
Captain Steve Rogers had his eyes forcibly opened to see just how crazy this world was getting. He was a strong man, an able man, but he knew he would have more time than the others because of the serum. If he saw this much destruction having only been awake so long, what else would he have to see? He didn't want to see any more.
Thor was disappointed. His brother had gone mad and all hope was lost for him. Loki had been a nuisance to too many worlds. Everything was going downhill and Asgard would need to be fixed while Loki would rot away, awaiting punishment.
Loki was embarrassed. Where had he gone wrong? First he would need to be lectured by the Allfather, and have Thor look down at him with shame. He didn't care much for Odin, the man had lied to his face for centuries. There was no hope in fixing that relationship. But Frigga… his mother. Loki had always been a momma's boy, and Frigga was willing to be there for him. At his worst, she was there. She was the queen of queens and all he had worth talking to. She would care for him now, he was sure. He did have a pang of hatred in his heart, as he was being led to his "Father", that maybe he had let her down. He loved her like a mother, and he was her son.
The Avengers had all lost something, all of them had been broken. Director Fury had an idea, a crazy idea. There were people trained to help people through trauma. Loki's visit had definitely been considered a trauma. He knew they wouldn't like it but as they were part of SHIELD, they could count it as part of their jobs. They were getting a therapist.